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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
CUTTERS ON PATROL DUTY.
they Are to Guard Against FiIibus-
ters and Fever.

Washington, June 15.-The treasury de-
partment has decided to strengthen the
rvenue cutter patrol along the Atlantic
coast from Charleston to Mobile by or
dering the cutters Morrill,, OIcLane and
Forward to patrol those waters.
The rason assigned for this movement
is that it is necessary TO keep a closer
lookout for vessels coming from Cuba
which might bring yellow fever At the
same time the revenue cutters will coop
crate with the United States steamship
Raleigh in preventing filibustering expe-
ditions from leaving the United States
for Cuba.
In connection with the assignment of
these revnue cutters to patrol duty, Sur
geon Gneral Wyman addressed a letter
10 Secretary Carlisle, calling attention to
the danger of the Introduction of yellow
fever into Florida by means of smuggling
hshing smacks arriving from Cuba. He
urged that three revenue cutters be de-
tailed to inspect all such vessels and
also asked for four additional sanitary in
spectors, to be stationed at the points
most frequented by these smugglers and
vessels attempting to make an entry in
disobedience Of our shipping laws.
Washington, June l5.-Minister DENLY
has cabled the state department that there
has been no loss of life among the mis-
sionaries in the province Of lie Chuen.
Madrid, June 15-Royal assent has been
given to the government bill providing for
raising funds with which to meet the eX-
penses incurred in the carrying on of the
campaign against the Cuban revolution
lists.
Havana, June ia large number of
prominent citizens of Puerto Principe in
cluding some of the leaders of the In
surgents in the war, held a meeting last
night and agreed to take steps to have
a deputation to meet Maxine Gomez, the
rebel commander-in-chief, to point out to
him that an immense majority of the in
habtants of Puerto Principe are opposed
to armed resistance to the government
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
CAROLINA's CONTESTS.
The Taking 81 Testimony Bcgun at
N-nsAfuuton.

Washington. June l5.-There was a
gathering Of soSth Carolina politicians
to-day in the Office OF the clerk Of the
House OF Representatives. witness the
opening the testimony IN the contested
election cases I'm four OF tbe congressional
districts. The cases under consideration
were the contests Of Murray against El-
llott. Rev. Josh Wilson against MeI.aurin.
Norman against Latlmer and Johnston
against Stokes. All OF the parties were
represented by counsel OF in person. The
first case was that OF Murray against
Col Elliott. Murray was press
ont with his attorney. Thomas
II. Wheeler. colored Murray pre-
scented a mass OF testimony, nearly a
foot thick. containing alleged afiidavlts to
show that hundreds Of colorcd voters were
deprived Of an opportunity TO cast their
votes for Murray Many OF the aftdavts
were written In pencil and almost unin-
telligible. a number Of newspaper clip
pings were thrown out because there APP
peared to be no statement accompanying
them TO indicate why they were introduced,
or who was responsible for them. Col.
Elliott, who was present, objected TO the
Introduction OF poll list Of ward 10, pre-
cinct 3 from the city of Charleston, be
cause Il appeared upon its face that II was
not presented with the original testimony
taken before a magistrate IL was also
noted that Murray's original notice Of
contest served upon Col Elliott, which
contained so many sensational and re-
martable assertions. had been revised and
much of the "slush" eliminated. II Is
probable that "a considerable portion Of the
testimony submitted in this case viii be
cut down and revised.
Representative McLaurin was present
to look after his own interests, and Wilson
was represented by lawyer named
Bousher. There was one batch OF testi-
mony I'm Mr.. McLaurn's case that was
missing. 1t was explained that one Of the
notaries had failed TO send to
Washington the testimony taken before
him. IL was agreed by both parties that
the testimony should so into the record
when it arrives in all of the cases, except
ing that OF Col Elliott.
W. w. Dudley OF Blocks OF Five" noto-
riety, has been engaged TO conduct the con-
test on behalf OF the republicans.
In all Of these eases, the constitutionality
OF the registration laws OF South Carolina
will be made. the principal issue, and the
fight on that line viii be made at the sug-
gestion OF the republican leaders outside
of the state.
Ex-Representative Butterworth Of Ohio
Is also retained in the case OF Johnston
against Stokes There was no sensational
disclosures, and as soon as the clerk has
time to ed.t the testimony submitted In
the various cases, the record VIII be made
up and sent 10 the printer. Then copies
will be furnished TO the parties interested
and each side viii have thirty days In
which to prepare and nle their briefs. The
printing bills IN these cases threaten to
be very large.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
HANGED HIMSELF IN A CELL.
The Man Arrested for Trying to
Enticc Child TO Field.

The Man Arrested for Trying to
Entice Child TO IA Field.
Cincinnati, June 15.--An infuriated mob
chased a man down John street this after
noon and created excitement. He was ia
cob Strack. a cigar maker, So years of age,
who lived at No. 75S Plum street. Half an
hour previous he had been seen by num-
Der of women enticing 1O-year-old Katie
Wise, who lived in the same house with
him. to a vacant lot in the neighborhood.
They shouted to some men working near
by, and the men started after him. Strack
ran, but the crowd increased at every
block. One of the pursuers picked up a
brick and hurled it at him. The missile
struck Strack in the back and felled him
The crowd closed in on him, and it was
with the greatest difficulty he was res
cued by officers. Stranck was finally shell
tered in an engine house until a patrol
wagon arrived He was taken to police
station and locked up. He had been in the
cell but a few moments when the turnkey
heard a strange gurgling sound, and upon
investigation found him hanged to the
top of the cell with a handkerchief tied
around his neck. He was dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
FATAL SHOTS ON THE STREET.
}. 4. PEACOCK OF DUBLIN SHOOTS
n. +. EDWARDS.

4 Dispute over "A BilI the Cause OF
the TrnEedy-Edwards subse-
auentIy Meets Peacock on the
street and Attacks nim-Thc Lat
ter Then Opens Fire-One of the
Bullets Enters Edwardz' Neck.
Another Hits Bystander in the
Leg.
Dublin. Ga. June 1.-THE city was
thrown into a fever OF excitement this
morning at the rapid firing OF a pistol on
the principal street. and soon II was
known all over town that J. A. Peacock
had shot and fatally wounded II. +. Ed
wards.
The particulars. as near as could be
gathered, are as follows: Mr.. Peacock
owed Mr. Edwards small account. over
which there was some dispute. Mr.. Ed
wards called at Mr.. Peacock's place Of
business early this morning and the ac-
count was settled. but not until some un-
pleasant words had passed between the
parties. Mr.. Peacock ordered Mr. Ed
wards from his store. stating that he did
not want to have any difficulty. Edwards
endeavored TO get Mr.. Peacock from his
building. but Mr.. Peacock paid no atten-
tion to him. ana Edwards soon left.
The difficulty was thought to be ended
but when Mr.. Peacock appeared on this
streets on his way TO dinner, Edwards
crossed over from his place OF business
and attacked Mr.. Peacock in front Of
Tarpley & Kellam's drug store, striking
him several times in the face, when MIR.
Peacock pulled pistol and shot at
him three times. one ball took effect In
Edwards neck, another striking glass
window of Hightower's drug store ana
the other striking a countryman In the
left leg, nnicting a flesh wound.
Mr.. Edwards was carried into DR..
Hightower's office and his wounds Dress
ed. on examination It was found thar
he was fatally wounded.
Mr.. Peacock is one OF Dublins most
prominent citizens and Is well known IN
the journalistic field throughout the
state He was for years one of the eds
tors of the Dublin Post and untA.reccnt-
~ was connected with the CouriEs
Mr. Edwards has been IN Dublin but
short while. He came here from Jack
sen, Ga. At last accounts he was rests
ing easily. but likely to die at any mo-
ment. 4.
Public sentiment Is I'm Mr.. Peacock's
favor The affair is greatly regretted by
the people OF Dublin. MIR. Peacock at
once gave himself up, but was soon re-
leased on bail.
The physicians have given up all hopa
Of Edwards recovery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
DIxIE's RAILWAYS AND BOATS.
The Southern Association I'm Session
at New York.

az WV
New York, June Is "A meeting OF the
Southern Railway and Steamship Asso-
citation was held at the Waldorf hotel
this morning. The delegates present CON
sisted Of the executive officers OF the vari-
Gus southern transportation companies.
The object Of the meeting was to form
new freight traffic agreement covering
competitive business for the year begin
ming Aug. next, and expiring by limb
tation on July 81. 1896
Among those present were Samuel spen-
Ger of this city, president of the Southern
railway; Sod Haas of Washington, Presi-
dent Speucer's assistant; H. NJ. Conner
of SaWannah, receiver OF the Central rail-
road of Georgia; Thomas k Scott of
Augusta, general manager of the Georgia
railroad; George c. Smith of Atlanta,
president OF the Atlanta and West Point
railroad; Milton II. Smith Of Louisville,
president OF the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad; S. r. Knott Of Louisville,
vice president Of the I,ollisville and Nash
Vile 1-alfroadi r.. st. John of Portsmouth,
Va, vice president OF the Seaboard Air
Line; II. T. Smith of Cincinnati, general
freight agent of the Queen and Crescent
railroad; T. NJ. Emerson of Wilmington,
n. c.. traffic manager of the Atlantic
Coast Line; Col f. b. Stahlman Of Nash
Vile, commissioner OF the Southern Rail-
way and Steamship Association r. q. Err
win, vice president of the Plant system,
presided. The members remained in cx-
ecutive session until /: :45 o clock this after
neon, discussing proposed changes 10 be
Incorporated in the new agreement. As
they could agree upon no definite schedule
to-day, the officials present decided to
postpone action until Monday next at 10:3O
o'clock, when another meeting will be
held at the Waldorf.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
UNCLE SANS NAVAL MILITIA.
Assistant Secretary SIcAdoo to Make
an InsDecffon


Washington, June 15-Asslstant secre-
tary AIcAdoo expects to leave Washing
ton tomorrow on an inspection tour. It
is Mr.. McAdoo's intention If the arrange
ments can be completed, to visit the ma
val militia along the coast in all Of those
states where the same are well organ
lied AS at present, each state selects its
own time for the annual drills, and these
outings are irregular as to time, the only
way they can be inspected on one trip
is to go to the headquarters Of the or
ganizations themselves. Ii is naturally
stimulating to the organizations to have
their headquarters visited by a national
ship, and feel that they have the distinct
personal interest Of the heads of the
navy department. The visit, therefore. is
productive of more good If made on a dis
patch boat than to go by the inland way
The length Of the cruise and the time
he will be away will be guided entirely
al any rate In the early part of July, and
win remain at the department from that
time during the summer and in the alb
sence of Secretary Herbert.
The programme at present is to leave
here tomorrow, inspect the naval militia
at Baltimore on Monday afternoon AMI
then possibly go from there to Whining
ton, n. c., and thence to Philadelphia.
New York. Connecticut, Rhode Island and
Boston. Circumstances, however may
cut this trip entirely short, so that after
the inspection at Baltimore he may con
cIude to go with the Dolphin on to New
York and New London, where she lies
during the summer months, when not
otherwise in use, or, If time presses, lie
may take the train at Norfolk and go on
to Wilmington. n. c., and returning, re-
suming his trip by water to New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
A CUT IN FREIGHT RATES.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Opens "a
War on the Association.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Opens a
War on the Association.
New York. June 15-The Chesapeake and
Ohio has withdrawn its application for
admission to the Trunk Line Association
and has put in force a schedule by which
freight rates are cut as follows;
New York to Chicago as the basis. First
class, Go to S5 cents a hundred; second
class, 60 cents to 80 cents, and third class,
55 cents to % cents. The full rate first
class is 75c, but a differential of 10 cents
has been conceded to the Chesapeake and
Ohio.
The explanation given by A. c. Troup,
the representative in New York of the
Chesapeake and Ohio. is that the other
roads did not restore rates on June 10,
as they had agreed to, and his road had
to reduce it's rates to secure its share of
the business. A meeting of the trunk
line presidents is to be called to consider
the situation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
PRIESTS MUST DE ADMITTED.

They Are TO he Allowed 20 Hold ser-
vices in House of Refuge.
st. Louis, Mo-, June 1.-THE board Of
charity commissioners has ordered Super
intendent Bristol Of the House of Refuge
to permit Catholic priests to celebrate
mass in that institution and conduct such
services as are required by the Catholic
church. This action was taken on ac-
count Of the superintendent refusing to
allow priests to celebrate mass or ad-
minister the sacraments of the church
to the Catholic inmates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
MURDER OVER A FENCE.
Two Planters Quarrel and One
shoots the other Dead.

TWO Piuntera auarFet ana Dno
shoots the other Dead.
Atlanta, Ga. June 15.-At NickaJack. a
station on the Georgia Pacific railroad.
about ten miles from Atlanta. one OF the
most prominent planters OF that section
Of the country was murdered to-day by
another planter equally as prominent.
The two planters have been living on adj
joining farms for the past twenty years.
and have been the best Of friends. a few
months ago William Pitts, the murdered
man, found that his neighbor and friend.
j. W. EapOn, who did the killing, was en-
croachng on his land In the construction
of fence, The matter was at first
discussed IN a friendly way, and finally
grew into a quarrel. and the feeling has
been growing more intense. Yesterday
Eapon went to PITTS home and carried
shot gun with him. The controversy was
renewed and when II was over Pitts was q
dead man. sapon has not been arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
RIcHMOND's MONITORS.
Their Commander Ordered to SAIL
for HOnoIulu.

Richmond, Va, June 15.-Commander
Pigman of the United States Monitors
received official notice from the navy de-
partment this morning that he would be
relieved of his command on June %. He
received further orders to sail from San
Francisco on July 29 to Honolulu.
The monitors Lehigh and Catskill, which
are under orders to proceed to Norfolk
for repairs, will not be moved until sun
dav. June 80, when government tugs Will
be sent to tow them down.
NJ effort will be spared by the James
uiver Tmprovement Company and the
Pichmond Chamber of Commerce to
change the governments idea to break up
the squadron of the monitors near Rich
r,ond in the James river.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
WHISKY TRUST GUARDS.

Most of the Deputies Withdrawn
From Duty at the DistiIieries.
Chicago, June f5.-Most of the United
States deputy marshals who have been
guarding the property Of the Distilling
and Cattle Feeding Company were witn-
drawn to-day. This action is due to tho
opinion Of United States Attorney Black
that Receiver McNulta was liable for the
entire expenses. Marshal Arnold to-day
called I'm all the Chicago men on guard
a Peoria, reduced the force at CRlumer
and Riverdale to four men each, and cut
the guard at Shufeldts to ten.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
A WOMAN KILLED WITH AN AK
Robbery the object and Two Negro
women Suspected.

Keysville, Charlotte county, Va, says:
Friday evening Mrs Pollard. aged 90.
wife of E. s. Pollard. a well-to-do farmer
residing at Fort Mitchell, was murdered
by being knocked in the head with an AK.
Her head was beaten to a Jelly.
"The object was robbery, as the house
was rifed and $50 stolen Twenty-Five men
were wording in q field some three hun
dred yards away when the crime was COM
mitted. Evidence points to two colored
women"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
Eonalo..s .tuAIN TnANorIL.
The Japanese In Complete Control
of the Island.

OF the iNinnd.
Washington, June 15.-rhe internal af-
fairs OF the island Of Formosa are tran
gull again. now that the japanese ON
cals are in authority. A cable from the
Toxic foreign office was received at the
Japanese legation to-day, which says
Peace and order restored in Taipehfu
and Tansui, and civil administration es,
tabished by us German marines with
drawn and the foreign settlement Is now
under the protection of the japanese
army"
The German marines referred to arc
presumably those who were landed in the
northern part OF the island a week ago
in order to preserve the peace. at time
when considerable rioting was expected
London, June 15.-The Pail Mall Ga.
zette has a dispatch from Hong Kong
saying that the Black Flags in Formosa
are monacing the foreign residents in the
island. The situation, according to the
Gazette's dispatch, is critical
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
PRICE OF IRON ADVANCED.
A Big Jump in the Price of Tennes-
see Common stock.

birmingham. Ala. June 15.-The Ten
hessee Coal and Iron Company to-d9y
made an advance of 50 cents ton on all
grades of iron produced by them. This
Is the fifth advance made within the past
ulree months and taking No. l foundry
as a basis it is row $3.50 higher than three
months ago The Tennessee company has
sod ahead for two or three months and
lAe advance in the price does not affect
orders now being filed. Tennessee stock
tIcok another upward shot, reaching 50.
eiAty days ago it was 13.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
TREES LEVELLED By A BLOW.
Heavy Damage to Crops of All Kinds
Around Gadsden.

Gadsden, Ala. June 15-Farmers from
Instant portions of this county report sad
havoc from the wind and hail storm last
Wednesday. Trees, both fruit and pine
were blown down in great numbers. Corn
" as beaten down by the hail and fruit
was knocked from the trees left stand
~ ~ g 80 far no lives are reported lost
me me damage to crops will amount TO
thousands OF dollars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
Fell Into an Iron Furnace.

Conshob ocken, Pa, June 15.-When at
work on the top of a stack sixty-five feet
high at Swedeland yesterday Harry Me-
Cool, aged p years, missed his footing
and fell down inside the stack into the
iron furnace. He was instantly burned to
death. his body being almost crematcd.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
SHOT HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER
The Man Accused Them of Frequent
ing Houses of Ill Fame.

Baltimore, Nd, June 15.-Charles e.
Clendennin, a shoemaker, shot his IS
year-old daughter Annie b., and his wife,
q years old, tonight and then attempted
suicide He and his wire, to whom he
had been married only few months,
separated recently, he Grains because she
and his daughter frequented houses of
i'll repute. He met the women in the
street tonight and at once began firing.
Two balls entered his wife's body and
three were found in that of his daugh-
ter. The infurated man then turned the
weapon upon HIMSELF but only succeeded
in causing a slight fiesn wound. Both
women are probably fatally wounded. He
said. when arrested: "She visited houses
of i'll fame, and killed them BOTH
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
cnrsnn,s Mind stenI.

carson. New, June 15.-The preliminary
evaroination of James Henry. the alleged
mint thief, began before the United states
~, v,tssioner to-day. Hirsch Gardner. the
resent melter and refner Of the mint, tes-
ti6ed that any workman had plenty of
chances to steal bullion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
sAvANNAH's RUNAWAY GIRLS.
Miss MurISen Sent To the Hospital 10
See Her Dying Lover.

See Her Dying Lover.
New York, June 15.-The examination in
the case of Gertrude Murken ana Susie
Flanagan, the two young girls from sa-
vannah, Ga, who were arrested Friday
on their arrival in this city on the sayan-
nah line, which was to have been held by
Justice Tainto In the Jefferson market
court this morning, was adjourned till
Tuesday when some of the young girls
relatives will arrive in this city Miss
Murken told Justice Talntor Friday that
she came to see her lover. Joseph Burch,
who Is dying in st. Francis hospital. She
asked permission yesterday to be sent to
the hospital TO see him Before he died
Justice Taintor granted her request and
sent her there with policeman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
Hovas Retreat.

Paris, June 15.-Gen. Duchesne. com
manding the French forces in Madagascar.
telegraphs that the Hovas have retreated
toward Andribo, having abandoned suber-
bic. They left the town intact. only shed
having been burned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
A Fatal MOCK DUEL.

one OF the Hthes Loaded and Blows
Ont a Boys Brafns.
Philadelphia, Pa, June ia mock duel
with rifles in which two members Of the
sylyania, engaged tonight with playful in
tentions. had tragic ending, for one rife
proved to be loaded with ball cartridge
and It's discharge blew out the brains of
Robert Cummings, aged 19 years His
comrade, whose carelessness was attended
with such terrible results was Louis Car
lin, of about the same age. Carlin was ar
rested
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
OKLAHoMA's GOLD CRAZE.
The Assays Average From 5000 to
$1,000 Per Ton of Ore,

Guthrie, ok, June 15.-The excitement
over the discovery of gold in the western
part Of the territory has increased greatly
to-day on its becoming known that the
various assays have averaged from S6OO
to ST. 200 per ton of ore sampled
Thousands of people are rushing in and
a big combine of prominent officials and
capitalists was organized here tonight
TO attempt to get control of the field.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
Enrnings ID arc Georrin Rnnn

New York, June 15.-The Georgia rail-
road company reports from July to Nav
81 gross earnings of s., 1,230.S79 a decrease
of $5S,704; expenses, S9l0.220. an Increase OF
S97571; and net, SS2oi59. a decrease OF
$156275.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
A NEGRO LYNCHED.
He stole Up TO the House of "a Woman
While Nude.

Dublin. Ca, June 15.-George Harris,
colored, was lynched last night. Yester-
day he stole up to the house of Warren
Beasley, a Montgomery county farmer.
Harris was perfectly nude, with the ex-
ception of a sack, which hid his face.
Mrs Beasley, an invalid, tainted when,
she saw him. Harris was frightened ana
ran off. Dogs followed him and a crowd
of neighbors lynched him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-06-16
A Minister KilIed by a limb.

Gadsden, Ala, June 15.-In Etowah
county yesterday Rev. J. T. Holman, a
Baptist minister, was instantly killed by a
falling limb, which hit him on the back
of the neck. crushing his skull.