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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
A FIGHT WITH TRAIN ROBBERS.
THEY OPEN THE BLOODY work BIZ
SHOOTING A MAN.

lie Was sitting in the once of Ho-
tel and They AIistOoIS Him for the
Proprietor, Who Had Given Their
Plans Away 20 the POIiee-They
Flee Under Fire and Wound an
Omcer-One of the Robbers Thea
Fatally wounded.
st. Joseph. Mo, May 1.-The Burlington
officials here received information last
night that the Omaha express would bs
held up at ST. George. a suburb of this
city. Six or seven tough looking men had
been hanging around there for a coupls
Of days. The Information was furnished
by hotel man named Haag who over
heard the plot He notified the officials
and they frustrated the attempt.
At o'clock this evening young man
named Richard Rau was sitting In Haag's
place, when one Of the supposed gang,
who aftcrward gave the name OF Thomas
Farrell. stepped in the door, drew a revolt
YER and shot Rau through the stomach,
fatally wounding him. Then he ran out
10 where a partner. who says his name Is
Dan Howard. was awaiting him, and the
two ran up the railroad tracks, followed by
several citizens. who began firing at them.
A running fight was kept up for some dis
tance without effect, when the two es-
capped among some box cars. Later they
attempted 10 cross the Missouri bridge
into Kansas. and were pursued by ex-
Sheriff Carson and officer Barry. The Of
ficers overlook them at the west end OF
the bridge and ordered the fugitives to
halt. Howard was covered by Carson and
surrendered. but Farrell drew two revol-
vers and opened fire. shooting Ofhcer
Barry through the arm. Then Farrail
dashed down into the brush. followed by
officer Barry and Ohcers Franz and Shea.
who had by this time reached the scene
OF battle. A running light ensued, In
which over forty shots were fired. Far
rail- was finally shot through the lefr
breast. at point just above the heart and
is In a dying condition.
Farrall Is supposed to come from st.
Louis. When ne ran out OF Haag's place,
he yelled TO his partner: II have shot the
wrong man." disclosing that II was the
intention to kill Haag for giving the plot
away to the officers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02

eXtort and compel the payment Of a money
indemnity from said republic and.
Whereas such forcihle Interference by
n European mOnarChyN in the affairs and
authority OF a member Of the great sister
hood OF American republics Is an open and
flaErant violation Of the Monroe doctrine,
now therefore. be 10
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly
OF the state Of New York. That We CON
denim and deuounce the supinenss, dlla-
toriness and lack Of national and pasri-
Otic spirit which has characterized the
administration al Washington In dealing
with this complication. and,
Resolved. That We regard as a betrayal
OF fundamental American principle the
and the head of the department OF state
10 interpoTe resolutely and effectively
against such forcible invasion Of a sister
republic and against such infraction or
the principles and precepts OF the Mon
roe doctrine
Resolved. That a copy OF these resolu-
tions, duly attested. be forwarded To the
OF the Department OF State, and TO the
representatives In congress from the state
of New York, Tor prcsentatin 70 said con-
gress az its next session.
The resolution was adopted by a vote
OF 81 to 10.
London, May 1.-The Globe prints a
statement that in we'll informed circles IL
is believed that Great Britain Is willing
to entertain the proposal Of Nicaragua
regarding the payment of the indemnity
upon receiving security that all OF the de-
The authorities Of the foreign Office
and admiralty say, In reply to questions
on the subject. that the situation IN Mic
aragua is absolutely unchanged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
OLNEYVILLE>E LOCKOUT.
A Manufactures Explains the Cause
of Their Action.

Providence, r. l., May IA manufactU-
rer says of the causes that led up to the
decision yesterday to close all the Olney-
vile mills. "It is difficult for the people
10 understand the condition of affairs in
the Olneyville mills. The manufacturers
are in a position to see that they are con-
fronted by a difficulty that threatens not
only the business of the mills but the
prosperity Of OlneyVille as a manufactur-
ing town. Long before the big labor
trouble of 1893, Olneyville had obtained the
reputation of being the center of labor
agitation, and the New York commission
houses looked upon il as a place where 1t
was a question whether an order would be
filled or not, as a strike was likely to be
precipitated at any time.
The strike of 1898 only tended to con-
firm them in this opinion and since that
time II had been very difficult for the
Olneyville mills TO obtain the best market
for their goods. Again and again they had
been given to understand that II would be
impossible to send orders to OlneyVille
while such a condition of affairs prevail
ed, and they had long ago decided that it
would be necessary 20 take the bull by the
horns and adopt some measures to pro-
tect themselves and put things on a bet
ter plane. The present labor troubles com.
PEELED them to look with anxious eye
upon the future of the market, and it was
therefore determined to take the action
necessary to settle the issue.
1T is for this reason that il has been
decided to order lockout. If the market
for the OlneyVllle goods Is to be preserved,
the labor troubles must end at once and
for all time and If the spirit of discomfort
continues TO prevail among the help, the
mills must be closed until they are ready
and willing 10 go back and stay.
THE closing of the mill gates will be for
an indefinite period, but this means that
the mills will not be opened until the
trouble is settled if It is necessary 20
keep them closed until next winter"
The weavers in the Weybosset mills at
Olneyville went out at noon. The Manton
mill weavers refused to work
this morning and 1t is eX-
pected that the Riverside weavers
will come out at any minute. A general
strike in all the mills, affecting fully 1000
dav is over
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
ILLINOIS FIGHT ON SILVER.
The Counties Calling Conventions To
Elect Delegates.

Fairbury, H.. May 1.-The Livingston
county democrats will meet Tuesday.
May IS IN Pontiac. The delegates from
this county can safely be placed in the
free silver column. The democrats IN
;his city are for free coinage, with pos
sibly one exception.
Fulton, ILL.,, May 1.-The Whiteside
county central committee has called
meeting of the democracy for Saturday,
May Is, to elect delegates to the state
convention. The sentiment in favor of
free silver is growing in this county
Galena, Ill, May IA county conven-
ton has been called for May . 20 select
delegates to the silver convention
A call has also been issued for DEM
ocrauc mass meeting on next Friday.
The object is TO form an honest money
league. The call is signed by tifty-siN
men Of this city, including with two ex-
cepuons, every democratic attorney in
Galena.
Chicago. Ill. May IAN address rela-
tive TO the call for a convention of the
question was issued hy the Honest Money
League of Illinois to the democrats Of
Cook county to-day. The address declares
1t TO be ''unwise in policy and dangerous
TO the financial ana commercial interests
Of the county to establish the free and
national cooperation at the ratio of l6
TO l." 1t declares the calling of the state
convention to be wholly unWarranted and
contrary to all party procedents, as we'll
as calculated to destroy the national
character and influence Of the party. 1t
democrats to ignore the state and county
conventions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
0ALTIMoRE's NEW TUNNEL.
The baltimore ana Ohio to Run EIec-
tric Engines In It,


Baltimore Md. May 1.-The Belt Line
railroad tunnel. one of the most remarka-
BILE engineering feats OF modern times.
which has been built under this city from
Camden station to the Bay View junction
OF the Philadelphia division OF the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad, a distance of sew
en- and half miles was formally open
ed for business this morning. The first
train to make the trip under the new
schedule was the Royal Blue Line ex-
press No. 5i4. Hereafter there viii be
no transferring Of passengers or trains
across the Patasco river.
1t was intended to have the electrical
equipment Of the tunnel completed in time
for the inaugural train, but three cleo
tric locomotives have not yet arrived and
coke burning locomotives will be used to
propel the trains for the present.
BY the use of the electric locomotives.
which weigh ninety-five tons each, which
will probably be in readiness by June /, the
tunnel can be kept free from smoke and
brilliantly lighted.
The conveyance of current to electric
locomotives of such great power has new
er before been attempted or even ap-
preached, and much interest therefor at
taches TO this part of the plant. In addi-
tion to doing away with the Inconvenience
transfers by steamer at Canton, the belt
provides other facilities for which the
Baltimore and Ohio Company has great
need and will figure largely in reducing
Ohio. There will also be a great saving
OF the time of passenger trains between
Washington, Philadelphia and New
York The Baltimore and Ohio summer
schedule, which will 20 into effect May
u, will undertake to run the Royal Blue
line trains between Philadelphia and.
Washington In two and half hours. The
Tunnel has been in course of construction
nearly five years and cost S800O,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
FLoRmA,s TOBACCO IMPORTS.
The Question of Classification to BE
Thoroughly Investigated.


Washington, May 1.-The controversy
between the importers of tobacco in New
York and Florida is to be investigated
by experts A special agent of the treas
ury was sent to Florida to make an inves
tigation of the charges and it is under
stood that the records of the collector of
customs shows that the returns for the i'm
portation of tobacco, commercially known
as filters, are very large, while the re-
turns for wrappers are comparatively
SMALL The contention between the New
York and Florida tobacco men has caused
the treasury officials considerable annoy
ance Assistant Secretary Hamlin, who
has the subject in hand, said to-day that
the department already has the report Of
the special agent, who recently investi-
gated the matter, but in view of recent
developments, 1t will be necessary to send
an expert, who is capable of detecting
what is wrapper tobacco" and what is
"fllers" The Florida custom house Off
GERS deny that thcy have made improper
or illegal classifcations. As
large sum of money is in
volved, the subject will be fully investi-
gated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
BUcHANAN's LEASE on LIFE.
If Literally Construed the Albany
Letter Makes Ii Unlimited.

Washington. May 1.-The supreme court
officials say that If Warden Sage of Sing
Sing literally construes the letter Of
Deputy Attorney General Hasbrouck OF
New York in the Buchanan case, and fol-
lows its directions, DIR. Robert W. Buch-
anan has an unlimited lease on life The
deputy attorney generals letter to the
Warden advises him '"FO defer the execu-
tion of sentence against DR.. Buchanan
until the appeal claimed to have been taxi
en- shall have been dismissed or deter
mined" 1nasmuch as no appeal is dock
eted on the records of the supreme court
officials say there is nothing to be dis
missed or determined. SO far as the su-
preme court Is concerned that tribunal
does not know DIR. Buchanan, and his
fate remains wholly with the state au-
thorities.
Albany, N. Y, May DIR Buchanan,
who was to have been electrocuted in
Sing Sing prison to-day, for poisoning his
wife. was granted another respite Of one
week by Gov. Morton to-day. This was
done on the recommendation of District
Attorney Fellows of New York, who re-
garded it as the easiest, shortest ana
best way out Of the complications which
have arisen in the case. Col. Fellows as
suPes the governor that he cah within a
week clear away all matters connected
with the alleged appeal taken to che
United STATES supreme court in the ha-
beas corpus proceedings, and also avoid
all the sensation, trouble and expense,
connected with the taking Of Buchanan
to New York city for resentence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
DURANT AND MISS LAMONT.
The Murdered Girls Aunt Testifes
Concerning Their Relations.


San Francisco. May 1.-The coroners s
inquest in the case of Blanche Lamont,
one of the girls found murdered in Eman-
uel Baptist church, was commenced this
morning. Mrs. c. J. Noble, an aunt of the
dead girl. was the first witness. She tes-
titled that on the night of the murder she
attended prayer meeting at the church.
Lamont would be present. She told him
no. Durant stated that he had met her
niece on the car that morning and prom
Used her copy of THE Newcomes,"
which she asked for. He called at the
house Friday morning following and left
a copy of the book. Durant had once ac-
companied Blanche to the park. In the
early part of January Blanche had heard
that Durant was engaged to another
about it.
The rings sent Mrs. Noble by mail were
shown to her and she identified them as
having been on Blanche's fingers on the
day Of her disappearance. Just before
Christmas the witness said Blanche told
her that Durant had proposed to her and
she thought that he did not mean it as
she thought he was joking she mumbled
an affirmative reply only in jest When
she learned that he was engaged she told
him she would not marry him.
After Wrangling over the testimony for
two hours the jury this afternoon brought
in a verdict charging Durant with the
murder of Miss Blanche Lamont. The
delay was all brought about by one juror
who wanted to render verdict of murder
caused by party unknown, unless the
police consented to furnish additional tes-
fimOnV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
ILLINOIS MINERS.
A Strike Over the Question of Wages
Not Probable.

NOT IEODuDlcs
Chicago, May 1.-Reports received in
this city from different points in the min
ing districts indicate that May day will
see little trouble. The following dispatch
IS a representative one: Spring Valley,
III, May 1.-The miners of Spring Valley.
as well as of the district, went to work
lhlS morning the same as usual at last
year prices, and conditions. There is,
however a condition in this years agree
ment that did not exist last year-the
maintenance of the present prices for the
entire year, depends upon the outcome of
the miners strike in Pennsylvania and
TO force a reduction below the Columbus
scale. In the event of the operators sue
ceeding the northern Illinois miners agree
TO submit to a similar one, but under no
circumstances are they to accept a larger
cut than &c on the ton, screened coal. It
IS rumored that the miners of Northern
illinois contemplate donating cents of
every ton of coal they dig for the relief of
the eastern strikers"
Reports from other points in Illinois
are summarized as follows:
Alton-No mines in operation.
Danville-Miners looking for other oc-
cupations. No trouble expected.
Minonk-Little work and miners making
the most of their chances. No trouble ex-
pected
Rock Island-Men satisfied.
Springfield-Men all at work. Operators
agreed privately with employers as TO
wages. No trouble expected. Wages &c to
&c less than last year
Streator-All miners busy, wages the
same as last year unless ohio cuts. when
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS.
Settle Says. They Favor Reed rs
Against Mckinley.

Washington, May 1.-Representative
Thomas Settle of North Carolina arrived
here to-day bubbling over with informa-
ton as to the attitude of the republicans
of his state on the presidential question.
The boy member from Rockingham
county says he has talked with many of
the republican leaders from all parts of
the state recently, and they declare them
selves in favor of Tom Reed as their first
choice, with Senator Allison as second
choice. He calmly disputes the claim re-
Gently made by Senator Pritchard that
Mckinley will get the North Carolina del
egation in the next republican convention.
He says Mckinley cannot get a solid dele
CATION from Ohio. Besides, he is not in
accord with the North Carolina republi-
cans on the silver question.
When Mr. Settle was asked how he
and his North Carolina friends can sup
port Mr.. Reed .whQ is an anti-silver man,
according TO all Of his votes in the last
congress, the young congressman appear
ed to be somewhat puzzled. He contends
that Reed is a bi-metallist, but If he re-
fuses to recognize silver In any form the
North Carolina republicans win have to
turn from him to some man like Allison.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
IN DANGEn or LYNcHING.
Armed Men Guarding Maryland
Murderer From Mob.


Denton. Md. May ARMED guards pa
trolled the streets OF this town all last
night to prevent any attempt TO lynch
Marshall Il. Price. the young blacksmith,
whose trial for the murder OF sallie f.
Dean, on March 26. near the village Of
Harmony. was begun yesterday. The
prisoner had been confined IN the BaltI-
more city jail for safety and was brought
here under a strong police guard from
that city. A rumor that an armed mob
would attempt TO lynch Price during the
night caused the authorities 20 take ev-
cry precaution. There were a great many
persons on the streets until an early hour
this morning, and many threats were
murmured but no attempt was made 10
reach the prisoner One large crowd
My God to Thee" Although drenchlpe
rain fen this morning. a great crowd again
stood about the court room, and not one
NTH of the number could gain admission
The excitement over the trial is In
tense. and every available tree awning
post and hitchlng, post IN town has two
of three teams tied to II, The visitors
come from all sections OF Caroline and
the adjoining counties in swarms
To-day's testimony was very damaging
to Price Several links In the chain, con-
Meeting him with the murder were weld
ed, and Detective George Seibold, who ar
rested Price. testified that the latter con-
fessed the murder, but denied that he had
assaulted the girl before killing her. Dr.
Joseph G.. Clark corroborated DR.. Duhada-
ways testimony to the effect that the Rirl
had been criminally assaulted by the muir
derer The feeling against Price Is very
bitter, and much uneasiness Is exhibited
by the towuspeople. They dread mob vio-
lence. II Is ascertained that II Sheriff
Berry relaxes his vigil to any appreciable
extent an effort viii be made to lynch
Price tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
ALABAMA sUNDAY-sCHooLs.
The state Convention in Session at
Mobile.


Mobile, Ala, May 1.-The second days
session OF the state Sunday school con-
vention met at o'clock I'm the Govern
ment street Presbyterian church and was
opened with a praise service. led by a.
G. Harte.
At the conclusion of this service George
E. Driver OF Opelika, chairman OF the
state executive committee, read his an
nual report, which dwelt especially upon
the necessity OF better organization OF
the state work; an Official organ for the
proper presentation OF the work. and an
state for from three to six months each
year
then read his annual report, which he
emphasized by the use Of charts. He
said there are 226.7l1 scholars in the SUM-
day schools of Alabama, and there are
10000 children between the ages of and
20 who are not in the Sunday schools
lie thought that these statistics ought
TO appeal strongly to the Sunday school
workers and arouse them to immediate
activity
The treasurer's report showed expenses
for the year of S3O7.51 and a balance ON
hand of $39 49.
Mr. Carthei then opened discusslon
on How we can extend and improve
our county and district organizations"
He advocated the establishment of a Sum
day school in every community by the
laymen, and said that because the church
In any community was closed on Sum
day was no good reason why the Sunday
school should not be kept open every Sum
day IN the year
A hYe-minute discussion followed this
address Of Mr.. Carthel
Il. o. Fowlkes on behalf Of the recep-
tion committee invited the convention 20
take an excursion down the bay Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock. The invitation
was accented.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
NORFOLK AND WESTERN.
The Annual Meeting of the stock
holders Held at Roanoke.

Roanoke, Va, May 1.-The annual meet
ings Of the stockholders of the Norfolk
and Western railroad. and fifteen allied
corporations with headquarters here, were
held in this city to-day. f. J. Kimball
was reelected president of all of the most
important of them. and he was also re-
elected president of the Norfolk and West
ern. The Norfolk and Western board of
directors for the next year was elected as
follows: F. ]. Kimball, Joseph ]. Doran.
Richard S. Brock, Samuel A. Grocer. A.
j. Duh, U. s. Boyce, Walter III. Taylor,
Henry Whelen, Harry F. West, H. s.
Trout. Harold NJ. Sill, William B. Camp
bell and Clarence II. Clarke.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
SWEET FACED STUDENTS.
Virginia Female College GiBIs Storm
Washington.

Washington, May About forty young
ladies from the Virginia female college of
Roanoke, Va, are here on a sight seeing
expedition. They have fairly taken pos
session of the Metropolitan hotel and they
propose TO take possession of the white
house and all the departments before their
short visit is over. They are to have a
special reception rendered them by the
President during their visit There are
many very beautiful girls in the party,
conspicuous among them are Miss Eva
Ellerbee, Miss Julia Rogers and Miss Dor
othy Lilenthal of South Carolina; Miss
Ruth Among, Misses Estele and Flossie
Stewart and Miss Lille Smith of Georgia,
and Miss Tinnie Bowling of Florida. The
young ladies expect to remain here until
Saturday ard by that time they will nave
absorbed sufficient information of Wash
ington and its surroundings to enable
them to prepare some interesting papers
for their commencement season.
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reduction not TO exceed Sc is agreed on be-
tween the miners and operators.
IOWA's MINERS.
The Men in Most of the Mines Work
ing Under a Temporary Agreement


BO0be, Ia. May 1.-nhe miners in the
Fraza a Milford mines are at work un-
der temporary agreement. The old price
of last year is being paid fer the present.
At Angus the price has been reduced to
Soc per ton, and the miners are working
full time.
Saturday about 20 miners from the
Milford &'Fraza banks went TO Angus TO
induce the latter miners to strike for the
wages paid at Milford 81 per ton, but did
not succeed. The men at Frazer & Mil
ford. together with those at LOganSfOrt,
are Obstinately insisting on the old price,
which the operators positively say they
cannot pay. The matter is left in this
shape by agreement until July ]. The oper-
atOrs are taking out only sufficient coal TO
fill their contracts which expire on that
cate, after which the mines will be closed
if an agreement is not reached. 1t looks
as if a deadlock would result. Only thir-
ty-six mines in Southern Iowa are working
under the scale rate. and they will soon
quit. They are in the AppinOOse district.
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KILLED HIS sTEP-FATHER.
The Boy Claims He DID 1t in Defense
of His Mother.

Columbia, S. c.. May John Newton,
colored, was killed near Yorkville last
night by Frank Moore, his twelve-year-
old step son. The boy gave himself 10,
claiming that he killed Newton in self
defense, or while protecting his mother.
Newton and his wife separated some time
ago and the boy says his step father came
to the house last night to beat mis- mother,
and he killed him with rock. The coro-
ner's Jury held Newtons wife and an
other woman as accessories.