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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
STAMP oouNrERFEIrERs JAILED.
One OF the Prisoners Newspapers
Artist of Chicago.

Artist of Chicago.
Cincinnati o.. April 1s.-George Morri-
son, one Of the postage stamp COUNTER
feiters. was arrested yesterday afternoon
by two government officers from Chica-
60 The fellow had called at the post
Office for letters addressed TO him and
was arrested by the officers as soon as the
delivery clerk handed the mail matter
over. The arrest was kept quiet IN or
der to capture the four remaining mem-
bers Of the gang. Morrison had been
chased all over the United States and
Canada ever since the discovery Of the
counterfeitlng OF the red 2-cent stamp.
Chicago. April 1S-United States secret
"A newspaper artist Of this city for SOM
plicity In the counterfeiting Of the 2-cenr
stamps. Another man has also been taken
into custody, but his identity Is not re-
vealed. More arrests In Chicago and other
cities are expected to-day. The officers
are certain they are on the right track
and Will soon have the entire gang In Gus
tody, In addition TO obtaining possess
sion Of the machinery with which the
work was done.
Capt Porter and Inspector Stuart
searched Jones' Office in the Bort building
this morning and found a camera, per-
forator, presses and other paraphernaiia
used in the manufacture OF the bogus
stamps. If any stamps or plates were
found the officers did not display them.
nor will they give out any Information
until they hear from Washington. The
story Of this counterfeit runs back four
years" said Capt Porter, that Is all
can say at present" II Is reported that
Warren T. Thompson, matrimonial agent
at No. 60 Dearborn street, Is implicated
in the affair. Thompson's office was
raided for stamps Tuesday afternoon, and
he admitted TO the officers that he had pur-
stamps and used them before he learned
of their counterfeit character.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
CUBA SWARMING WITH TROOPS
GEN. CAMPOs SAILS FOR THE SEAT
OF WAR IN MANzANILLO.

He Issues n Proclamation Declaring
strict Enforcement of Military
Law and Calling Upon All Citizens
to show Their LoyaIty-Pardon
offercd To All the Insurgents Ex-
cept the Leaders-One Man Killed
and seven wounded by an ExpIo-
sion.
Grom the Stan Correspondent OF the
United Press.
Santiago de Cuba. April 1s.-Gen. Marti-
nez de Campos has sailed on the warship
Vilal Verde for Manzanillo.
An accidental explosion IN the Grande
barracks to-day killed Juan Castillo and
wounded several artillerymen. The ex-
plosion occurred while the soldiers we're
cooking their dinner. A package OF gun
powder or bomb was left too near the
fire and was ignited
Before sailing for Manzanillo Gen. Cam
pos issued a proclamation to the people Of
Cuba, declaring the strict enforcement
Of military law and calling upon all cIti-
zens to show their obedience and loyalty.
A special proclamation was addressed to
the people OF the province of Santiago
de Cuba. II says that the troops will be
held to the strictest discipline and will
not disturb peaceful citizens. 1t offers
pardon to all insurgents except the Lead
ers. While not threatening to punish
those who sell or send provisions to tho
insurgents, Gen. Campos demands that
every citizen shall report to the regular
troops the whereabouts OF any insurgents
as far as he may know them. He re-
iterates his well known opinions as to the
advisability OF the reforms recently ap-
proved by the Spanish Cortes and prom
ises that the changes shall be made as
soon as practicable.
a dispatch from Havana SAYS that Du-
puy de LONE. the new Spanish minlster
10 the United states, arrived there to-
day and will sail for New York on Sat.
urday. T. Frank Clark
Havana, April is.-Gens. Suarez. Valdez
and Echaugue. with 1.100 regular troops
who came from Spain with Gen. Martl-
ncz de Campoe, arrived at Gibara, a sea-
port 100 miles east OF Puerto
Principe, at noon to-day. They were ems
thusias Ideally received by the people Gen.
Valdez Is well acquainted with the locality
and its Inhabitants.
The steamer Cuidad Decade, with $50
troops on board arrived here from spain
to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
A SURPRISE FOR THE 400.
Perry belmont and Mrs. w. X. Van
derbiIt May he Married.

New York. April 1S-The Morning Jour
nal to-day says: Mrs w. X. Vanderbilt
and Mr.. oliver Hazard Perry Belmont
will probably be married to-day. the cere-
mony taking place somewhere in the en-
virons of London. The Morning Journals
information on this point As very direct
Its source is a cablegram to a prominent
clubman. The dispatch conveyed the
above Information and the receiver is as
well known in Newport and it's most ex-
elusive circles as in New York.
From the tone of the dispatch 1t would
appear that Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mr.
Belmont have taken precautions to keep
their Intentions profound secret, and
will delay the announcement of their mar
riage. until as long after the event as
possible"
London, April 18.-Nothing can be learned
as to the origin Of rumor yesterday that
Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt, recently divorced
from her husband. William X Wander
bilt, and 0. Il. Belmont Of New York were
to be married secretly in London to-day
but there is not the slightest evidence Of
its truth. Mr.. Belmont left London for
Paris Q week ago and Mrs. Vanderbilt
went to the continent about March 25
II cannot be discovered that either Of them
Is now in London.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
EDITOR sooTTs FUNERAL.
The Church Thronsed with Friends
of the Deceased.

of the Deceased.
Chicago, April 1s.--Not since the remains
of Carter Harrison were consigned TO
earth has there been so much public in
terest shown in a funeral as was manifest
ed at the last services over the body Of
James w. Scott, late proprietor OF the
Chicago TImes-Herald and Evening Post,
this morning. The ceremony took place
at the St. James Episcopal church at II
o'clock. The representatives or all the
numerous clubs OF which Mr.. Scott was a
member alone made the assemblage al
most big enough 10 comfortably fiji the
large house and hundreds Of persons We're
unable to gain admission. The list OF
active pall-bearers was made up of old
employees OF the papers. to the adyanc g.
ment Of which the deceased had given the
better part Of his life. The honorary pail
bearers were taken from the
ranks Of men who are prominent IN pub
lie life. Rev. Ernest NJ. Stires rector
Of Grace church, conducted the services
ana Rev. Frank w Gunsaulus delivered
the address. IN which the spirit and ster-
ling qualities of the dead man were
lauded. As the funeral cOrtege passed the
church the chimes rang out the music Of
several hymns. The burial was private I'm
the family lot al Graceland. Besides
nearly every club OF any Importance In
Chicago, numerous other organizations
sent delegates to the funeral. among them
being the Eks and Chicago Topographic
cal Union.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
FOE TO THE WATERMELON.
A Bug at work That Eats on the
Plant Jgst Below the Surface.

Washington, April is.--Reports from au.
thoritative sources have reached the agri-
cultural department that an unknown in
sect has attacked the watermelon plants
Of Southern Georgia, and now threat
ems to destroy that product. The depart-
ment at once dispatched Assistant Ento-
mologist d. W. Coqmll to the spot 10 make
a thorough investigation. He will make =.
close study of this new pest and experi-
ment in remedies for its eradication Thds
insect is said to be a small black bug that
eats off the plant just below the siirface
of the ground. This industrious Httie
worker appears also TO have co-partner
in evil in the snaps of a white worm thar
Injuries the root Of young plants The
southern railroad companies, who during
the season transport thousands of tons Of
urging the department to interfere and
prevent the spread Of its ravages IL pos
cfb
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
BUCHANAN DOOMED.
Sir Julian PauncefOte Refuses to In
tercede in His Behalf

Washington. April 1s.-The British am
bassador Sir Julian Pauncefote, received
letter this morning from George w. Glib
bins, the attorney for Robert w. Buch-
anan of New York. whose application for
a writ of error and supersedeas was denied
by the United States supreme court yes
terday and who. as a consequence will be
electrocuted during the week commence
ing on Monday next. Mr.. Gibbins letter
stated that his client was a British sub
ject that his trial was not conducted ac-
cording TO the constitution OF New York
and the United States, and asked the am
bassador for that reason 10 interfere II
possible and prevent the execution. Sir
Julian Pauncefote PROMPTLY replied that
inasmu uch as the highest tribunal in the
United States had passed upon the matter
see what action he (the ambassador could
take in the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
FELL DEAD ON THE ROsTRuM.
DR.. J. r. wall of Tampa Dies Before
the state Medical Association.

Gainesville. Fla, April lS.-While read
ing a paper before the State Medical Asso-
citation, in session at this place, this morn
ing, DR. J. p. Wall. Of Tampa, Fla,
dropped dead. He suddenly ceased read
ing staggered and fell, and before any
one could reach him he was dead. Heart
disease Is supposed to have caused his
death. Dr. Wall was one Of the ablest
physicians IN the state.
The association. az soon as committee
Of six were appointed 10 60 10 Tampa with
his remains, adjourned. The deceased was
5s years old and was yellow fever exc
pert. having passed through several epl-
denies. and % wen known al over Flor
ida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
AN AMERICAN STEAMER FIRED ON.
A British Cruiser on jamaica the
Alleged offender.

New York April ia special cable dis
patch TO the Herald from Kingston. Ja-
maica. says: "A strange report has been
received here. II is said that the steamer
Barnstable. from Boston for Port An
tonic, was fired on of Grand Inague By
the British cruiser Canada. II Is said the
Barnstahle stopped and WAS boarded by
British officers. No reason Is given for
this action, ana none Of the details have
been received
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
IRON AND STEEL SHEETS.
a Slight Advance Made to Meet the
Increase in the Raw Material.

Pittsburg Pa. April 1s.-At a meeting
Of the Sheet Iron and Steel Manufacture
ers' Association held here yesterday, a
new schedule Of prices was made, to cover
the increased cost Of raw materials, Sec
retary Jarrett in explanation of the ac
lion taken, said: Prices have been gem
orally demoralized and 1t was the desire
of the manufacturers 70 secure a more
uniform rate. To this end slight adj
vance was made, to meet the. advance in
raw material, which viii not exceed one-
tenth of a cent on iron and steel sheets"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
CARSON CITY MINT CLOSED.
The Bullion Remaining Ordered Sent
to San Francisco.

Washington, April 1S-Mint Director
Preston has ordered the removal to the
San Francisco mint of $5S0.000 Of gold bull
ion and $13OOOO of silver bullion now at
the Carson City New mint. Some $780,
900 of unrefned silver now at the Carson
mint viii be subsequently, removed to
San Francisco. This removal Of the bull
ion from Carson practically completes
the dismantling of that mint, which, in
fact, has only recently been used for as
say purposes.
Mr.. Mason, the government expert in
spector, who discovered the shortage, will
remain at Carson for several weeks yet
and will then proceed to make an exami-
nation of the San Francisco (Cal) mint.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
PLOT TO KILL FAURE.
A Claim That Anarchists Are TO Make
an Attempt at Havre.


Paris. April l8.-The Petit Journal de-
clares that anarchists have arranged to
make an attempt to assassinate Presi-
dent Faure on the occasion Of his visit
to Havre. The paper asserts that twenty
two men are engaged IN the conspiracy,
and that one OF the number, a dcserter
from the French army, Of the type Of
Caserio SantO, the assassin OF President
Carnot. has left London for the purpose
OF carrying out the part assigned to
him. that Of actual assassin. The police
are ignorant Of the route the men will
take and are watching all the French
ports.
lice or government have any infOrna-
tlon regarding plot against the president.
Havre. April is.-President Faure drove
from his villa 10 the subprefecturo this
morning amid the cheers Of the crowds Or
citizens who lined the route. a The sub
prefecture tho president received ihe local
ana government officials ana foreign con-
sulf.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
NICARAGUA,s CANAL.
The Government Anxious That 1t
Shall BE Built by Americans.

Washington, April 1S.-The Nicaraguan
minister, DR.. Guzeman, replying to
query to-day, said: My country has no in
tention of annuling the contract with the
Maritime canal company, for the construc-
tion of the Nicaraguan canal. on the con-
trary, we have every desire to see the
canal built, and by Americans. The con-
tract has number of years to run and If
It is uncompleted at the expiration of that
time there IS no doubt that an extension
of the time will be granted. If the company
shall for any reason throw up the con-
tract, Nicaragua will, l am certain, grant
a similar concession to the United States
If this country desires it. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
cotton nrokers raiI.

New Orleans. April 1s-The failure Of
McElroy g. Co, the weli-knoWn cotton
brokers, was posted IN the cotton eX-
change early this forenoon They were
heavily on the short eide Of the market
and the recent advance IN prices forced
known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
pope Leo ana MaHitoba's schools

London. April is-Tbe Morning Post Is
Informed from Rome that the pope.
through the congregation OF the pr0Da-
madam bishops cOndemninR al Catholics
who attend INC Protestant on nou-aecia-
rian schools OF Manitoba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
OILS BIG BOOM.
The Standard OH Company Fixes the
Price at $500 Per barrel.

Pittsburg, Pa, April ls.-Notwithstand-
ing the big slump in oil yesterday after
noon, the Standard Oil Company's price
for crude oil this morning is $3.50 per bar
rel 10 cents higher than yesterdays offer
and 30 cents above the first sale on the
Oil City exchange this morning. At the
OIL exchange here the opening bid was
S225, 8 cents better than yesterdays clos
ing bid here. and at Oil City. At Oil City
the market opened with a sale at $40,
and went quickly TO S24
The speculative market at noon was
much stronger than at the opening Sales
at $2.57 were made, and the present price
Is S255 bid. This is still cents below the
Standards figures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
wooLEN MANUFACTURERS FAIL.
They Convey All Their Property to
the Assignee.

Philadelphia, April 18-Sevill Schofeld
& Sons, wooden manufacturers Of Manay-
unk, to-day assigned to Joseph Def. Jun
kin. The deed conveys the Economy mills
and twenty-three other pieces of
real estate in Manayunk, Rox-
borough and other suburbs of
philadelphia. The assignment is
made by sevin Schodeld and wife, Sevill
Schofeld. Jr. and j. Dobson Schodeld.
Individuality and trading as Sevill Scho-
field & Sons. The assets and liabilities and
cause Of the failure are not yet known.
her of 500 out Of a total of 1000 hands,
went on strike Tuesday, after demand
ing an increase in wages of Is per cent,
which request was denied.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
DRANK BEER AND DIED.
Poison in the Can Costs n Man and
n Boy Their Lives.

a hoy Their Lives.
Chicago, April 1s.-Reuben johnson, an
expressman, and the small son of John
Holden, a manufacturer of fireworks of
ia North Wood street, died this after
noon of accidental poisoning. Johnson
had gone to Holdens house to haul away
a load of fireworks. While there he went
out for a can of beer, drinking part and
giving the rest to the child. The child died
a few minutes thereafter and johnson
expired in the ambulance while being
taken to the hospital 1t is believed that
some of the poisonous substances used
in making fireworks had got either into
the can or into the glass out of which
the beer was drunk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
STOCKHOLDERS saUEAL.
The 70 Per Cent. Assessment on a
Bank to be Resisted.

Sedalia, Mo-. April 1s.-The stockholders
of the suspended First National Bank have
decided to resist the payment of the Is
per cent. assessment ordered to be paid
by Comptroller of the Currency Eckels,
prior to May Is next. The ground for re-
sistance will be that the bank was not
legally chartered, nor had it been a legit-
innate banking concern since 1890, since by
false representations on the part Of its
officers 1t was permitted to reorganize
and increase its capital stock from 100000
to S25O. .OOO Legal talent has been re-
tanned and protracted litigation is assured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
.LAIBACH AGAIN SHAKEN.
Several More Houses Thrown TO the
Ground.

NTVWFEUs
Vienna, April 1s-There was another Sc
we're earthquake at Laibach a few minutes
before O'Clock this evening. Several
buildings which had been unsettled by
previous shocks were thrown to the
ground. The wet weather and the scanti-
ness and pooruess Of the food have caused
fever and dysentery among the families
who are camping outside the town. Many
children have died and the sick are num-
bered by the score.
Emperor Franz Joseph has given 10000
forms to the sufferers in Laibach. The
railway company has provided 500 cars
and the war Office has sent all the avail
able tents. Beyond this. however, little
has been done TO relieve the distress of
the $1,000 homeless people in the Liabach
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
A BLAZE AT PHILADELPHIA.
Three Big Factory Buildings Burned
After Midnight.

Philadelphia. April ~ 2:8o D. mat 1890
this morning fire broke out IN Wilson's
cracker bakery on Front street. above
Race, and IN a short time spread 70 Drey-
doppels soap factory and SnOwdena chair
factory. An three buildings we're De-
atfoyed, and there is now danger Of the
ms spreading 70 surr0andiiss property.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19

Berlin. April l8-Freiherr Won kotze.
formerly Count Chamberlain. has begun
a libel suit against Baron Schrader. Court
Master Of Ceremonies, Nwon cha rErs
growing out Of The recent scandals which
caused DR.. Won kOtze's arrest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
A PATRIOTS DAY STRIKE.
Mule spinners at Woonsocket VIII
Refuse to work.

Woonsocket. r. l.. April 1S.-The Cotton
Mule Spinners' Union at Blackstone
Mass, this evening voted to remain out
of the Blackstone Cotton Company's mill
tomorrow. They called upon the super
intendent to-day and asked to remain out
Friday, as the day was Patriots day. Their
request was refused Hence the action Of
the union, which was In accordance with
the action taken al a meeting of the New
England Mule Spinners' Union in Boston
several weeks ago. which voted to have
the members OF the union stay out Of the
mills on Patriots day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
A SURPRISE FOR TWO ESTATES.
A Note for 100000 Bearing the
Names of Fair and Stanford.

San Francisco, April 1S.-The attorneys
and executors of the Fair and Stanford
estates have been given a surprise over
the receipt by the First National Bank
for collection of a note for 100000 involv-
ing both estates. The note was for
warded by William G.. Howell of New
York. who is not known in connection
with either estate J. s. Angus, one of
the Fair executors, admitted the exist
ence of such a note, but was not pre-
pared to say that it was genuine. He said
it purported to be drawn by Mr.. Fair
to the order Of Leland Stanford, dated
five years ago, and was then within a
short time by its face of being due. Both
signatures are fairly good.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
AN Ex-PRIEsT EXPELLED.
He Is Accused of sIandering ItaIy's
Royal Family,

Rome. April 1s-The Merroga says that
the ex-Priest Lancella, a Frenchman. who
processes to be a Canadian named Della
croice, has been expelled from Italy be
cause he wrote news letters to several
American newspapers in which he call
umniated King Humbert, Queen Margaret
and Premier Crispi and spread false re-
norris Concerning the italian goYarnmcnt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
Y. w. C. A. CONVENTION.
The international Rally Opened at
Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 1s.-The fifth inter-
national convention of the Young Wo-
mems Christian Associations Of the
United States and British provinces was
'opened here this morning. The convention
will last until Saturday. About $50 dele
gates are in attendance. Next Sunday
about two score of the delegates will
occupy pulpits in the different churches
Of the city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
A LAnoR RIoT IN vIENNA.
Striking Brick Makers Attack Brick
Carriers.

Vienna. April ia serious riot occurred
here to-day between a number of brick
carriers and crowd OF striking brick
makers. The latter were the aggressors,
attacking the carriers with bricks. The
police, using their side arms, finally
Queiled the disturbance, but not until
after fifteen men had been wounded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-19
A MAD DOG IN TENNESSEE.

After Being Bitten.
Knoxville, Tenn. April 1s-Great excite
ment prevails in the northeastern part of
Knox county over the work Of a rabid
dog. Valuable horses and cattle have
had well developed cases of rabies and
have been killed. A cat in the family Of
j. F. Neal was bitten by the dog and II
afterward bit the Meals 14-year-Old daugh-
ter. On the advice of physicians she was
this evening taken to the Pasteur insti-
tute at New York for treatment.
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