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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
FIGHTING IN FoRMosA.
The Chinese Defenders of the Island
ReDuIScd by the Jnpnncse.


London. May Sl.-A dispatch from Hong
Kong to the PAN Mall Gazette says fight
ing has begun I'm Formosa and japanese
warships are bombarding Kelong.
a dispatch 20 the Times from Hong
Kong says the Japanese landed at Kelong.
Formosa yesterday. and aghting began
to-day.
a dispatch to the Globe from Shanghai
says the japanese have landed ON Palm
Island. north Of Kelong Formosa. where
they met with determined and powerful
resistance. The japanese. however. grad
ually drove the Chinese defenders OF the
island back and the lighting was, at last
accounts. stin In progress.
The steamer Martha, belonging 10 Tang.
the rebel governor OF Formosa. but sail
ing under the German flag. IS reported 20
have returned TO China, after having land
ed men and munitions OF war sent 20 For
mosa by Chang Chi Tung. the Viceroy OF
NankinR.
Washington. May 3i.-Information has
been received here that the Franco Rus
sian-German alliance, which has threat
ened Japan, is composed Of elements
which are already making manifest their
disrotdance.
AT Tien Tsin. where there are vessels Of
all three countries. very bitter feeling is
said to have sprung up among the Ger
mans over the neglect Of the French and
Russian mcn-of-war and consulates Ia not
displaying their flags though specially
asked to do so in honor of Prince Bis
marck's birthday. Last July. when the
French We're celebrating their ndcpen-
dence day. the German cruiser Itlis, then
in port. dressed ship and the Germans de-
clare that this honor was rendered before
there was any alliance They are very
sore over the matter which has been re-
ported 10 the home government. and 10 IS
thought that Germany cannot avoid ask
ing Russia and France to give am cXplana-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
GROCERS IN FAVOR OF GOLD.
ONE MAN FAvORS MAKING CLEVE-
LAND PRESIDENT FOR LIFE.

He Would Increase His Salary to
100000 Per Year-Increased Use
of silver without an international
Agreement Looked Upon as Impos-
sibIe II Prosperity Is TO Continue.
MI. Ross Wants n Full Value Dol
lar.
Atlanta. Ga, May Sl.-The Southern
Wholesale Grocers Association. which has
t.s- adjourned after it's annual session, was
almost as a unit for a sound money gath
s-in-. The association is composed of the
leading business men in the grocery line
in ,he south. and their views on the cur
ren.y question are an important index to
the feeling of the business men of the
country.
A number of the leading delegates to
the convention were interviewed to-day,
and almost to a man, they indorsed Pres
iiant Clevelands views and the sound
money doctrine of the administration.
j.. g. Leigh, Jr., president of the asso-
,istion. said: Il am in thorough sympa-
INV with the views of Mr.. Cleveland on
the subject. I should be glad to see an in
teruational agreement that would provide
for the use of gold and silver upon an
equal ratio. 1 am absolutely opposed TO
The free and unlimited coinage of silver
at any ratio by this government without
rhe cooperation of the great powers of
Europe
q am in favor of sound currency. and
none other" was the reply of E. E. Hook
er. the secretary.
one Of the strongest advocates
vention was NJ. /. Ross. presi
dent of the Chamber of Commerce at
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. He said, when inter-
viewed II am for sound money. l want
q dollar worth a dollar in this or any 9TH
er country. Every dollar should be worth
100 cents. Grover Cleveland is exactly
-ight on this matter. / have been in two
democratic conventions and helped to
nominate him both times, and am ready
10 vote for his nomination third time,
If he continues to hold his present views
on the money question"
capt. J. II. Martin of Memphis, the
largest wholesale grocer in the south,
said: Il am for Cleveland and sound
money Mr. Cleveland should be given a
salary Of 100000 a year and be elected for
ife"
F. D. Beveridge, president of the Rich
mOnd. Va, Wholesale Grocers' Associa-
ton said Il am for Cleveland and sound
money. ] regard the silver craze as Jun
aCy and fixing values as impossible as
perpetual motion"
George b. Wilson, managing partner of
the firm of w. r. Garrett & Co. of Phil
sdelphia and one of the most prominent
members Of the organization, replied: Il
am a gold man. l cannot and win not be-
lieve I'm any other standard of values. We
cannot expect commercial prosperity
without II. / think CleVeland's policy Is
the only one for this country, and every
business man cannot help but believe in
him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
a sPoNGING VESSEL STOLEN.
Cuban FIIibusters supposed 10 Havd
Taken II.

Jacksonville, Fla. May 31.-On Wednes-
day night a sponging vessel fully provis-
ioned was stolen from its moorings at Key
West, and has since been missing. The
vessel was presumably taken by Cuban
sympathizers. A soldier deserted from
the United States barracks at the same
point and is supposed to have Joined rne
sloop. The United States and state aH-
thorities are searching for the fugitive
vessel In the waters of the Gulf and bay
letter was received yesterday by a
prominent Cuban Of this city from Ha4
vana. stating positively that Gen. jose
Maru, president of the New Cuban repub-
lie was not dead as reported by the Span
ish government officials. The letter also
stated that the repot that Gen. Maximo
Gomez had been wounded was false. That
something of Importance would happen
shortly near Puerto Principe was also
stated I'm the letter.
Washington, May 3i.-The department
of state has received a cablegram from
Vice Consul General Springer at Havana
announcing that one Carrillo, a natural-
lied American, imprisoned at Havana
had been released by Gov. Gen. Campos
and sailed for New York on the Spanish
steamer Panama yesterday.
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RALLYING FOR ALYNcmING.
Indiana People Anxious 20 String Up
RnNisher.

Danville, H., May 3l.-Albert Boor was
yesterday arrested at Covington. Ind. for
assaulting a 9-year-old girl The crime
was committed yesterday afternoon and
his victim was little Annie Noonan. The
man was given preliminary trial last
night which lasted from early i'm the even
ing until O'Clock IN the morning. The re-
suit was that he was held for trial and
lodged in the jail at Covington. Talk of
lynching was commenced last night and
well arranged plans seem about to be car
ried out. The streets Of CoVington were
filled With people during the evening, but
the crowds were dispersed and are now
collecting on the outside Of the city. They
have been very orderly up TO this time
Among the crowd assembled are numbers
OF strangers who are recognized as coming
from DanVille. The sheriff has called as
sistance into the jail and says he Will de-
fend his prisoner at ell hazards.
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\ SOCIETY woMAN's SUICIDE.
She blows out Her BrainS Though
surrounded By Luxury.

Dunklrk, n. y, May Sl.-Mlss Elsie Cole
man. daughter OF the late William Cole
man. a wealthy banker OF this city, COM
mitted suicide last night by shooting her
self. Miss Coleman was a prominent So
ciety woman and spent the early part of
last evening calling upon friends. She
was to all appearances IN a cheerful mood
and her friends detected nothing about her
actions that would indicate anything
wrong Returning to her home about II
o'clock, she went directly to her room. a
few minutes later members Of the family
heard "A pistol shot. and hurrying to the
girls room. found that she had blown her
brains out with a 42-calibre revolver Miss
Coleman was about 20 years Of age, and
surrounded with all the luXuries that
wealth could provide Her friends are at
"a loss TO determine why she should nave
taken her own life, but the circumstances
indicate reconciliation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
WAITS FROM THE WIRES.
Some of the Days Events Set Forth
in short Stories.


London, May 31.-The steamer trawler
Bittern foundered off Grimsby to-day and
nine of her crew were drowned.
New York, May 31.-John Osborne Son &
Co, importers of wines and liquors at
As Beaver street, made an assignment to-
day.
Lexington. KY, May 31.-The execution
of Bad Tom Smith has been postponed.
The case will be argued before the court
of appeals June s.
Danville, Ill, May 31-None of the Halls
and Royce lynchers will be prosecuted.
The grand jury has adjourned without
returning a single indictment against
them.
Atlanta, Ca. May 31.-The electricity
building at the cotton states exposition is
completed and ready for exhibits. The fine
arts building is nearly ready to. be turned
over to the directors.
New York, May 31.-The ladies engaged
in gathering exhibits for the New York
room at the Atlanta, Ga, exposition held
a meeting this afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. H. g. Read. All the committees
interested in work were represented. The
proceedings were conducted in private.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
FRANCES NEW SCANDAL.
Prominent Politicians Relieved TO Re
Implicated.

Paris, May 81.-The examining magls-
trate has finished his inquiry into the al
legged scandals connected with the South
ern France railway, and will most imme-
diately issue an order committing the ac-
cused persons for trial.
TIE Figaro asserts that among others
implicated by the inquiry are Deputies
Jules Roche and Deloncle eX-Premier and
Deputy Rouvier. Senator Magnier and ex-
Deputy Yves Guyot. all of whom are he
ieved to have been connected with the syn
dicate formed by Baron RenacE for the is
suance of the company shares. According
to the Figaro, the government cannot in
dict the accused men. as the acts of which
they are alleged TO be guilty We're COM
mitted three years ago.
Deputies Rouanet and Pelletan have Civ
en- notice OF their intention to bring up the
matter in the chamber.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
Possible Cabinet Cbnngcs

Washington, May 31.-Speculation In the
executive departments as to Secretary
Gresham successor has developed a cabi-
net slate which transfers Attorney General
Olney to the state department Postmaster
General Wilson to the department of JUS
tice, vice Olney, and Acting Secretary Thl
OF the state department to the Dostonlce
department vice Wilson. These Of course
are simply speculations, but the source
from which they originate suggest thai
they may be put out as "feelers" to elicit
'public sentiment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
SEIZURES or LIQUOR.
Carolina's Dispensary COnstabIes Up
to Their Old Tricks.

to Their Old Tricks.
Columbia, S c.. May S1.-Gov Evans
has given the state liquor constables
strict instructions to wage a relentless
war against the blind tigers, and has adj
vised them to seize all liquor packages
shipped into the state which in their judg-
ment is not for the personal" use of the
consignees. In consequence of these in
structions, and in view Of the fact that
no one whose liquor has been seized
seems disposed to have the constables
punished for the violation of Judge ST.
monton's order of injunction. the oonsta-
Dies have become very bold and this
week no end Of jugs and small kegs COM
ing from North Carolina have been seized
Most or these jugs come addressed TO the
consgnee in proper form and bear the
additional inscription For personal use
only yet they have been seized. To-day
several citizens Of Columbia concluded to
submit to this no longer and one swore
out warrant for the arrest of the con-
stables before United States Commits
sfoner Banskett for violation of the in
junction orders. Tomorrow United
states deputy marshal will serve the war
rants. other proceedings OF a Ike char
acter VIII probably follow
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GROWERS HEALTH GOOD.
He stands the Fatiguing Trip to
Chicago without Had Results.


Chicago without Had Results.
Washington. May A.-President Cleve-
land has returned from the Gresham fun
eral well and hearty, in spite of the sem
sational reports sent out because Dr.
o Reilly, an army surgeon, accompanied
the funeral party to Chicago. 1t was said
that the President was seriously i'll prior
TO starting and his friends were averse
to his making the journey unless accom-
panied by physician. There was not the
slightest foundation for such a report II
was the natural circumstance for a physi-
clan to accompany the funeral party, not
only because OF the almost prostrated con-
dition of Mrs. Gresham. the brave widow.
who spent so many sleeplcss hours by tho
bedside of her dying husband, but be-
cause it was wise precaution to have
doctor close at hand in the event of an
accident TO any member of such a dis
tinguished party. 4 member of the CAP
met says the President stood the IA
tigue of such sad and unexpected jour.
ney admirably and returned to Washlng-
ton in excellent health, Notwithstanding
the oppressive heat
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sLAsHED HIS THROAT.
A wealthy Young Farmer of Ala.
bama Attempts Suicide.

Anniston. Ala, May 31.-Bud Gunther,
a wealthy young farmer of Calhoun
county attempted suicide this morning,
and there is but little hope for his recov-
cry. He left home for the fields where
his men were at work, but went in an
other direction, and when found was
sitting by tree, with his throat cut and
several wounds in his chest. He gave
as a reason for the act, that he was tired
of living
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
UNCLE SANS GOLD RESERVE.
The Yellow Eagles in the Treasury
Foot Up $90,O4s,S72.

Washington May 31.-For the first time
since Dec 16 last, the gold reserve has
climbed above the s99, 100000 mark At the
aaie named it dropped from $101 SO3, $40 to
F7t5l Az, and continued to drop to Feb.
. when it stood at $H,S40.1Sl. Then it
MAS that the first payment was made by
the bond syndicate, the contract for that
,3, ,Ssue having been made on the sth of the
me reserve first reached the 800, ,OOO 600
mark on March A. and remained at about
nay figure until April 26 when it touched
aSll'5'25l. Since that time it has steadily
rragreased until May 2S, when the figure
~ rgpIeSenting the reserve was SOS, ,263 533
gain of $7S5. .339. .','7 49,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
a CycIone i'm Nebro.ko.

Chapman. Neb.. May 31-A cyclone a
mile wide struck near here yesterday and
demolished everything in its path. The
house Of A. Bailcr was blown to pieces.
fatally injuring Mrs. Bailer and two chill
literally torn from their bodies by the
force Of the wind. Many other buildings
were damaged
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
A cLoUDBURsT IN TEXAS.
Many Lives Reported Lost and Much
Damage Done TO Property.

San Angelo. Tex, May 81. Sheriff
Broome Of Crockett county came here
yesterday and reported cloudburst near
Ozona, Crockett county. Monday. in which
a number Of lives were last The remains
Of five Mexican have been recovered from
Devils river and Johnson draws. he says,
became raging mountain torrents. A num-
Der Of large ranches are yet surrounded
by If not covered with water, and fears
are felt for the lives of many inhabitants
I'm those localities. Sheep are reported
TO have been drowned in large bunches
and miles Of fencing was washed away
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
strnngIed MhiIe Diveing.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 31-Archie Nc
Mahon a 14-year-old boy and son of W.
swimming with a playfellow in Crow
creek. near Stevenson. Ala. The father
Of the drowned lad is a wealthy merchant
of Stevenson. The boy strangled while
4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
TWO DIE ON ONE GIBBET.
They Killed IL Companion and Rob-
bed Him of $3.50.

Murphysboro, Ills, May 3l.--Frank Jef-
frey and Dug Henderson, the two muir
derers. spent last night in singing ami
praying. This morning at S:l5 O'CLOCK
Sheriff Wells conducted Jeffrey and Hen
derson to the scaffold.
When on the scaffold Henderson said:
81 hope to meet you all in heaven"
crime"
The sheriff then sprung the trap and
after hanging thirty minutes the men were
pronounced dead
Jeffrey and Henderson paid the death
penalty for numbering a companion named
James Towle, whom they had previously
robbed of $3.50
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Paris. May 31.-M Ribot prime minister
and minister of finance, to-day informed
the budget committee of the Chamber of
Deputies that his colleagues had reduced
their respective estimates, the reductions
amounting 10 a total of 100000 francs.
Hence the proposed tax on domestic SER
wants had been abandoned.
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T,ondon. May 31.-A Paris dispatch 70 the
DaiIv News says II is reported that cholera
Mas anpeared in Brest If the report proves
10 be we'll founded, the French. warshlps
nav not 90 to Kiel to take part in the GER
emonies attendant upon the opening of the
co canal
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ENGLAND's EXPENDITURES.

sir Charles DiIISe objects TO the Pol
icy I'm Africn.
London, May 3l.-In the House Of Com
mons to-day Sir Charles Dixie declared
that the government is spending money in
Uganda contrary to the wishes OF the
House All Of the British expeditions into
the interior OF Africa, he stated, were
wild-goose chases, and he moved to re-
duce the vote for inter-African expendi-
lures.
Sir Edward Grey under foreign secre-
tary, denied that the government was
spending money in the manner alleged by
Mr.. Dixie.
Sir Charles Dilke's motion was defeat
ed by a vote Of ~ to a.
Sir Edward Grey announced that on
June 10 he would introduce a bill prohib-
iting sealing at certain points in Bering
sea and adjacent Maters.
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BACK FROM CHICAGO.
Dixie's Representatives at the Tn
yelling start For Home.

Chicago. H., May Sl.-The party of dis
tinguished southern ex-confederate officers
and the ladies who came TO take part in
the monument dedication, started on the
return journey by special train to-day,
with the exception of Gen. Hampton. who
goes to California in the line Of duty as
United States railway commissioners At
Cincinnati the chamber Of commerce will
give the party a reception.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01

Chipley. Fla. May 31.-Our fruit grow
ers are now shipping peaches ana are
realizing handsome returns. The fruit
industry In this section Is a large and
successful one. one party in an adjoining
county was offered but a few days ago
$4,000 cash down for his crop Of peaches
on seventy acres, in bearing, this year.
the purchaser to do the gathering etc
This hents cotton. does IL not?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
HERBERTs SUMMER PLANS.
ne VIII Open His Jaunts With "a
Trip to Annapolis.

Washington, May 31.-Secretary Herbert
viii 90 to Annapolis on Tuesday to attend
tAe commencement exercises at the naval
o9auemy, remaining there through the
Eek The following Sunday he will leave
Aiabama, and on Wednesday, June 12
9 VIII deliver the address to the gradual
ss ,s glass and students of the Agricultural
.r .,~ 1Aechanical College at Auburn, reach
is7 Washlngton again June Is. A month
fo, ne expects to embark on the Dolphin
n a. tWo months cruise, visiting the nav
lr9' - tiohs along the coast as far as Kit
,saIy, Me- spending most of the time at the
-ol AZ war college at NeMnort
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First MntermeIons I'D the season.

Milltown. Ga, May 3l-The first water
melon Of The season was pulled in Mill
town yesterday. 1t was grown by c.
Strickland.
THE fruit in this section is the finest
for years. The blight Is reported in some
peach orchards.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-01
CHICAGO's ROAD RACE.
One of the Prize Winners DisquaIi-
fed for Cutting the Course.

Chicago. May Sl.-Fred Rau, the winner
of the second prize for the fastest time il
the Chicago road race yesterday, was dis
qualified this morning. He admitted that
he did not ride over the whole course A
thorough investigation of all the leading
men In the race will now be made AMI ,he
result may be that the race will have to be
run over again
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A Murderer Hanged.

stratford. Ont. May 31.-Amadea Cheat
tele. the murderer of Jessie Keith, was
hanged in the jail here at S;OS o'clock this
paid the penalty with his life was the
brutal outrage and murder of Jessie
Kieth, the 14-year-old daughter of Farmer
T..
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New York, May 3i.-The warm wave
which struck this city yesterday increased
in intensity to-day, making this the hot
test day so far of the year, and the hottest
May 81 since the weather bureau was es-
tablished % years ago. The official ther-
moneter registered 80 degrees a few min
utes after II o'clock this morning This is
three degrees higher than the highest
point reached heretofore this year, viz. Sc
degrees on Nav 10
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A HITTER PILL FOR FRANCE.
One of Her Warships VIII Have 10
Raise German Flag.

Raise German Flag.
Paris. May 3i.-The Gaulois says June
p, during the celebration Of the opening
of the Baltic sea canal at Keil. the En-
peror Of Germany viii go on board the
French warship Hoche. when It will be
obligatory upon the commander of the
Hoche to hoist the German imperial
standard. which bears the inscription,
1870"
In the Senate to-day Marquis de Lam
gle-Beaumanoir attacked the government
for sending warships to take part in the
opening of the Baltic sea canal.
NJ. HanotauN the foreign minister. de-
MED that the presence of French fleet
al Kiel was equivalent TO abandoning Al
sace-Lorraine to the Germans. France,
he said, was able to keep peace with Ger
many without altering the sense or the
faithful to its traditions and confident Of
its destiny.
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STEAMERS IN COLLISION.
one of Them sinks, But the Other
Ahont at Last Accounts.

lfUUIE WI IlFFHN IFNNVWHTNs
Alphena. Mich, May 31.-The steamers
Norman and Jack were in collision in
dense fog near Middle Island, Lake HUI
ron, last night The Norman sank, car
rying down with her the stewards wife.
watchman and deck hand The Jack was
ahoat at last accounts, but in a badly
damaged condition. Her captain, mates and
engineers refused TO leave her, and are
still on the boat The remainder Of the
Jacks crew and that of the Norman took
to the life crafts and small boats, and were
all picked up by the steam barge Sickens
and landed here this morning
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New York. May 3t.-For April the South
ern railway earned 81 39S 4l0, an increase
of s32, ,09S; expenses and taxes, 81, Ill, ,492, q
decrease Of S3S. .179; and net S2S6, 917 an In
crease of $40 269; and for ten months to
April 80. gross, S14, ,4OO.42l. an increase or
S295, 1863; expenses and taxes, Ss,71S,3Ss. q
decrease of S304. so; and net, S4.6S2,O32. an
increase of $500 269
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RAIN TO THE RESCUE
Crops Suffering BADLY when Down
pour Came.

st. Louis, May 31.-Telegraph advices
from over fifty points in Southern Iowa,
Eastern Kansas. Missouri, Arkansas, In
dian Territory and Northern Texas state
that heavy rain has fallen in those Sec
tions during the past twenty-four hours.
In some places it was the first rainfall in
over six weeks, and IT has been of incai-
culable benefit to crops Of all kinds. In
Southern Illinois and Indiana the drought
remains unbroken and a scOrching hot
with has done great damage TO wheat
oats and corn. Unless rain falls soon
crops I'm this portion of the states of In
diam and Illlnols VIII be a total faLlnre.
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Gov. Morton All Right.

Albany, n. Y. May 31-Gov Morton ac-
companied by his military secretary, Col.
Marvin, returned to Albany on the EN-
pire State express this morning. He said
he was feeling well and that he experien-
ced no ~ effects from his fainting spell
yesterday.