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The evening times., 1896-06-23
BICYCLE CROOKS THEFTS
Roughly Rode a Stolen Wheel and
Then Exchanged 1t for a Better.
Seven Other Robberies Reported to
the Police-Money, Jewelry and
Valuables Were Taken.

One OF the coolest bicycle crooks on rec
ord is being looked for by headquarters de-
tectives. The fellow is. an expert thief,
and if captured many of the recent wheel
robberies can no doubt be fastened upon
him.
On last Thursday he stole from in front
OF No. 1850 Fourteenth street National
safety bicycle, owned by w. w. Delano OF
No. 14T6 New York avenue northwest.
After riding Mr.. Delano's wheel for the
past five days and subjecting it to the
toughest sort Of usage, the thief tired Of the
National make of wheel and decided to try
a Sterling safety. So last night about IL
o'clock, while passing Sixth and F streets
northwest he saw Sterling which had
been left there fer few moments by Mr..
George C. Aukam of No. 1919 X street
northwest
The crook dismounted from the wheel he
had stolen, mounted Mr.. Aukam's Ster-
ling bicycle, and leaving the old machine
in its place, rode away. This forenoon
the old National safety was brought to
police headquarters, and the actions Of
the impudent exchange-thief reported to
Inspector II Hollinberger. The National
will be returned to Mr.. Delano, while Mr.
Ankam will be a bicycle out, unless the
detectives capture the crock and recover
the wheel, which is numbered 74S.
Seven other cases of robbery were re-
ported at headquarters today. A Columbia
safety bicycle, No. 2406S 8, was stolen
from the District Cycle Company, No. 452
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, by white
man to whom it was hired last Thursday.
The man has not since been heard from.
A sneak thief entered the room of Charles
Thomas at No. 422 Sixth streetnorthwest,
and stole from his trunk $34 in money
Another sneak stole a pair of gold
spectacles from the residence of R. F.
Cardella, No. 500 H street north west.
Mrs. v. Harrison, living at No. 1926
Fourteenth street northwest, reports
stolen from her house a pocket-book CON-
tanning 81 and number of receipts.
An unknown thief entered the office OF
W. A. Kinder, corner of. Eighth and 1
streets southwest, and stole his vest from
peg. The garment contained gold.
filled watch and pair of eyeglasses.
The trunk of Michael j. Hackett, in his
house, No. 616 Scott avenue northwest
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is pockit, an whenI sthopped him, he fell

lis poclit, an whenI sthopped him, he fell
off.
| Fell off, said the court.
THAT is, sir, on wan foot
II have always held here remarked
Judge Kimball, more than once, that a
| good rider on level road can have his
| wheel under control without having his
hands on the handle-bars. Anything more
| you want to cay, officer?" continued the
Judge, seeing the disappointed look on
the policeman's face.
| "Yis,' said the officer, frightening up;
"he wuz goin' at a high rate av sphade,
| twelve miles an hour
| Judge Kimball shook his head. "You
can't charge him under the law with that
offense. There is no limit to the speed
except in crossing Streets"
| FenneIly walked out sadly.
wATERY GEORGE.
George Anderson caught five days in the
workhouse for his unrealistic weeping act
| He is known on the road as "Watery
George" because of the constant lachry-
nose condition into which he plunges him
self to borrow sympathy and money. ale
was arrested at the Baltimore and Ohio
station last night by Special Officer Green
| for begging.
what about this, George?" asked Judge
KimbalI. 1.-The officer says you were
| making nuisance of yourself standing at
the entrance begging and crying"
| George, q beetle -browed, perspiring man,
round dshouldered and ra eyed, began to hoist
| signals of distress. He swallowed invisible
| Jumps and from his chest came sounds like
the pop and sizzle of a soda water bottle.
| Screwing his face into knot, he began
| crying. 1t was as steady downpour as
| the hapless drizzle of an autumn shower.
The tears washed little cutters in his
grimy cheeks until his countenance wore
| zebra stripes.
| II co-co-come from B-b-b- baltimo re, ~
sobbed George, "aD' 1 w-w-want to git
| back"
"Stop that" said the court, "stop that
crying. Bea man."
George huDched at his pants and wept
more profusely than ever.
"oh, brace up" demanded the judge,
disgusted at the professional weeper's ex-
hibit, "you are not baby to go op like
| this"
81 wish I was,'' snivelled Anderson,
"an' gal baby, at that" settling him
self for fresh shower.
Take that man back" said the court.
He gets five days. II think he is a fraud"
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$3.50 Suits, s4.25
$500 Suits, $3.50
$1,000 Suits, $500
$500 Suits, $500
$3.50 Suits, s6.25
$500 Suits, $3.50


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MRS. ELIZA cuRLEY DEAD.
Her Husband Was One of Lord ca,
endish's Mnrderers.

Chicago, June 23.-fWhen couple of
laborers shoveled theis last bits of earth
over mound in Calvary Cemetery yester
day afternoon, the curtain was rung down
ON the life of one who, at one time, figured
in the great tragedies of International inter-
est. The body was that of Mrs. Eliza
Curley. With her death was revived the
story of the murder of Lord CaveDdish and
Edward Burke, for which Daniel Curley,
husband of the woman, was hanged, along
with Patrick Brady and Edward Kelly
Mrs. Curley came to Chicago about five
years ago and took up her residence at
1921 Emerald avenue, in house presented
to her by sympathizers. Her death occurred
Saturday after long illness.
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Carr WIN Not Be Governor.

Raleigh, N. c., June 23.-Julian s. Carr,
who would have received the nomination
for Governor on the first ballot. at the
Democrats State convention. to he held
here this week, declined last night to allow
his name to go before the convention. lie
says this is in obedience to the wish of his
wife and in Difference to the desires of his
business associates.
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A GRAND SUCCESS!
At EXAGTEY HALF PRJGE!!!

OUR GREAT SALE last
year brought us hundreds of
new customers. They saw
we gave just what we prom
ised. We'll do the same
during this HALF-PRICE
SALE, and clothe ALL who
take advantage of this great
offer.
Our goods are we'll and
favorably known we ham
die only the best in the mar
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aud Some minor articles.
Mrs. Louis NJ. Kuhns, of No. aga B street
southeast, reports stoen from her resi-
dence lady's gold hunting-case watch,
gold-filled chain and pair Of gold eye
glasses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24

/ 10 comply with their demands to mortgage
| the presidency In their interests: and
| 90 " eleas' IheIe y reason 20 believe that
II Tor any reason Gov. Morton cannot be
nominated, persons who try 20 maintain a
proprietary interest In the party Organiza-
tion and control its action thrOughout the
state VIII represent the vote OF the dele
cation from this state as thenceforward A
perquisite to be disposed OF at pleasure In
nargainlng Tor political consideration in
Whereas. There have been intimations
apparently eThanating from the New York
state machine that should Mr. Mckinley
be nominated against it's wishes. he yvoI ld
be compelled TO look elsewhere for sup
port in his canvass than 10 the so-called
regular party organization in this state !;
Resolved. That We republicans OF the
city and state of New York, in mass meet
ing assembled, organize ourselves into a
political body TO be known as the McKin-
/ ley League OF the State of New York; and
RESOLVED. That the objects of the
league activity shall be to procure by
all lawful and honorable means, the nom
ination Of Mr.. Mckinley at ST. Louis. and
his election at the polls In November.
Resolved, That immediate work of car
rying into effect these resolutions be plac-
ed in the hands of a committee or Organi-
zation to be elected here tonight, the said
teen members.
In speaking in support of the resolu-
tions, Mr.. Mulholland urged that a de-
termined effort he made TO show the
bosses. or would-be bosses, what the thor
ouSh going republicans OF New York
want and mean to have. There was no
mistaking, he said. the trend OF public
sentiment all over the country in favor
OF William Mckinley, and IL was the pur-
pose of the resolutions to crystalize the
overwhelming sentiment Of the city and
state of New York In support of William
Mckinley.
Gen. Swayne then selected the gentle
men who VIII form the executive com
mittee.
Edward Meade OF Texas, who was next
introduced, said the south would do it's
share to nominate and elect William Ne
kinley. The south was now prepared to
endorse protection and would vote solidly
for Mckinley at the ST. Louis convention.
Among the other speakers were the Hon
George II. Matthews of Buffalo and A. III.
Steele. deputy commissioner OF public
works, IN this city
The singing Of America" by the audi
ence and glee club brought the meeting
to a close.
Two hundred colored republicans of the
city met tonight in Adelphi han under
the auspices of the colOred republican
county organization and adopted resolu-
tions in support of the candidacy OF the
Hon, Levi II. Morton for the republican
presidential nomination. G. II. Butler
president of the organization, Hon. Caleb
A. Simmons, G. w. Anderson, private sec
retafy OF the State Treasurer Calvin and
other made speeches
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
A BLAZE AT PHILADELPHIA.
A Big Building on Chestnut Street
Badly Damaged.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 23.-The six
story brick and brown stone building at
1.524 and 1,526 Chestnut street. was badly
quilted by fire this evening. The building
was mainly occupied by the Thackara
Manufacturing Company, electric fixtures
Besides the -Thackara company. the build
ing was only occupied by the offices OF
tive architects, Willis Howard and Lind
ley johnson. The fire started in the eel
lGr from some cause as yet unknown, and
made fierce headway through the build
ing before the firemen got to work. The
firemen were slow in getting lines of hose
on the fire, but they were handicapped by
heavy snowstorm, which made the as
phalt streets like ice, and caused the
horses attached to the engines and hose
carts to slip and fail.
When the fire started go men and women
were at work in the workroom of the
Thackara company, on the upper floors,
but all got out in safety. After two hours
hard work the fire was gotten under con-
troll
The Thackara company's loss is about
$l5O,O00 on which there is an insurance of
$50 600. The building is owned by William
Weightman, one of the largest property
owners in Philadelphia, and is probably
damaged to the extent of 800 900. Mr.
Weightman's loss isNcoyered by insurance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
NEW VESSELS ron THE NAVY.
The House Committee Decides on It's
Recommendation.

Washington, March 23.-The House
committee on naval affairs to-day com
pleted the section Of the naval appropria-
ton bill providing new vessels for the
navy. 1t is~provided that one of the four
battleships recommended shall be built
on the Pacific coast; one torpedo boat on
the Pacific coast; one torpedo boat on the
gulf and one on the Mississippi river. Five
of the torpedo boats are to have a speed
of al least twenty-five knots and the re-
naming ten the highest speed possible
The five will be the larger boats Bidders
for torpedo boats can bid for any number
they see proper. The boats to be con-
structed on the Pacific coast: the gulf and
the Mississippi are to be built at these
points, If the cost of construction is not
excessive" In case 1t Is excessive they
are to be built anywhere the President
may decide.
The committee this afternoon completed
the bill and authorized Mr. Bouteie to
report 1t to the House. After concluding
the ship clauses of the bill, the considera-
ton of dry docks was renewed. Hereto-
fore, the committee had voted for three
timber dry docks, one at Portsmouth, N.
H., another at Algiers, La, and = third at
Mare Island, Cal. To-day the motion was
made to reconsider the recommendation
and after considerable discussion 1t was
decided by a vote of to,4 to strike all the
docks out of the bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
PEARL BRYAN's MURDER.
Her Alleged SIayers Plead Not Guilty
to the Charge.

Newport, KY, March 2S.-Jackson and
Walling was brought before Judge Helm
this morning, that they might plead to
the indictment charging them with the
murder of Pearl Bryan. Sheriff Plummer
had issued tickets of admission so that
when the case was called the court room
was only comfortably filled. There was
an immense crowd of people in the lower
halls of the court house who wanted
tickets, but they were doomed to disap-
pointment. At 10 O'Clock the two leading
attorneys for the defense entered in com
pany with Commemorative Attorney
William r. Lockhart. Col. George Wash
ington, Richard Sheppard and Mr.. An
drews of Hamilton, o., represented Wal
ling and l.. J. Crawford represented Jack
son.
A sister and brother of WalIing were
present.
When the prisoners were arraigned they
pleaded not guilty. Upon the demand of
their attorneys, an order was entered
that the cases be tried separately. Jack
sons will be placed on trial first, and
April Z was fixed as the date for his
hearing. The prisoners were then taken
to their cells.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
COLON HALF CONsUMED.
The Entire City at One.Ti in Dam
ger of Being Wiped Ont.

The Entire City at One Time in DanL
ger of Being Wiped Out.
Colon Colombia, March pa fire sta+t-
ed here this morning at o'clock. and he
fore 1t was got under control half of tbe
city had been burned. The spread of the
flames was aided by a strong wind that
carried large pieces of burning material
on to the roofs of houses, which were
soon destroyed in oonhagration that at
tire city A0 ii
By 8 o'clock all the buildings south of
seventh street, as far as the market, had
Deen destroyed, and shortly afterward the
market itself was burned Among the
buildings destroyed was Haferman's nhar-
macy. 1t was then considered thai the
only buildings that were out of danger
We're the Swiss casino and the offices of
the Pacific Mail Steamship Companv
The fire extended down to the railroad
station, and for a time that building was
in imminent danger, but the firemen
thought they might be able to save IL
The hre brigade of Panama was asked
TO aid IN lighting the fire, and came here
on a special train, accompanied by the
chief authorities. Transit on the Panama.
railroad was completely suspended later
All the bakeries have been burned. and
q scarcity of food is threatened. Intense
excitement prevails. The CAPTAIN and
crew of the Colombian steamer Finance
rendered valuable aid in checking the
spread of the flames. It is impossible as
yet to learn the full extent Of the loss
but it will be very heavy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
SUPREME COURT or THE NATION.
The Court of Claims Decision
Against Mrs. SOuthwOrth Affirmed.

Against Mrs. SOufhMofNh An rrue Il.
Washington, March 23.-Chief Justice
Fuller announced to-day that the cele-
brated case of Judge Long of the Michi-
gan supreme court against Commissioner
Iochren, involving the power Of the COM
missioner to re-rate the judges pension,
which was argued last month, had been
assigned for a rehearing and set down for
argument on the second Monday of the
next term.
The cases presented for decision upon
the power of Controller Bowler TO re-
ruse TO pay the sugar bounty voted by
congress and the customs case OF SaltOn-
stall, collector, VS.. Birtwell. We're re-
assigned for argument on April l5.
The chief justice announced that the
court would take a recess from April >
to April IS; that the call of the docket
would be suspended May S and that the
on May 25.-The announcement Of the date
or the adjournment so far in advance is
unusual. Last year the court adjourned
Chief Justice Fuller, for Justice Brewer,
who is in San Antonio with his sick daugh-
ter, to-day announced the decision of the
supreme court of the United States affirm
ing the judgment of the court Of claims
in favor OF the United Staets upon the
claim Of the widow or John p South
worth. SOuthwOrth was a United States
commissioner in Louisiana and in 1876
made the last attempt, according to As
sistant Attorney General Dodge, by an
officer of that class to regulate or partly
the registration lists. He issued $500 war
rants in nine days and petition was filed
in the court of claims for the recovery of
$4,000, fee of so eing claimed for each
warrant There were two petitions, in
fact, one for $4,000, for 1909 warrants
that produced no material results, and one
for $4,000 for 1890 warrants upon which
arrests were made The first one was
finally disposed of two years ago in favor
of the United States and the supreme
court to-day affirmed the judgment of
the court of claims as to the $4,000 claim
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
THIRTEEN MINERS KILLED.
Fatal Explosion of Gas on the
Outskirts of Dubois


Dubois. Pa. March 2S.-There was a. gas
explosion at the Berwind- White shaft al
the eastern limits of town this afternoon.
and thirteen miners were killed. 1t is a
new mine which the company has been
opening up and working crews in shafts
TO push the headings out I'm various flirec-
tions for big work later on Seventeen
men wont on at O'Clock this morning
thirteen going into the north head
ing and four into the south
heading. About 10 O'clock the
latter were sensible of a shock and a few
minutes later the mine boss came to them
and told them something had happened.
and that they should get out as soon as
they could. When the party then consisting
OF five, reached the foot Of the saft. sthey
were nearly overcome by gas and were
hurrlediy taken up IN the cage. Assistance
was Immediately summoned and practical
miners from the Bell Lewis q Yates Com
pany mines Immediately volunteered their
services.
Ten bodies have thus far been recover
cred. The other bodies are still in the mine
and the remains are being searched for.
All the victims were residents of Dubois
and With one exception had families
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
MINNESOTA FOR MrI1ISLEY.
Senator Davis Can Count on Only
Two Votes From His own state.

st. Paul, March 23-rhe republicans or
the Second, Third, Fourth. Sixth and
Seventh congressional districts to-day
selected ten delegates to the st. Louis
convention. Six of these delegates are in
structed for Mckinley two for Davis and
two other for Davis, with the queer pro-
viso. In the Fourth district, OF which
st. Paul (Mr, Davis home) is the greater
part, a resolution was adopted that the
two delegates should vote for Davis un-
less their votes should jeOpardize the
chances of Mckinley, In which event they
should be cast directly for Mckinley. The
resolutions in all the districts declared
strongly for protection, Mckinley for
President and sound money, except th6
Seventh, which declared for the fargeN
possible use of silver.
In the Seventh district Frank M. Eddy
was renominated for congress.
There Will be over 1000 delegates I'm the
state convention tomorrow. The indI-
cations tonight point very strongly to a
Mckinley delegation being selected. In
this event Senator Davis will have bur
two sure votes in the national conven-
tion, those of the Sixth district.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
ENGLAND AND VENEZUELA.
The Blue Book COrrected-The Arbi-
tratiOn Negotiations.

London, March pa document amend
ing the blue book on the Venezuelan mat
ter recently issued by the government will
be ready at the end of the week. The
document will contain no new facts, the
alterations which it makes being mainly
clerical. 1t will point out, however, that
alleged discrepancies have been looked
into and certain omissions supplied.
The statement that Great Britain had
reduced the Yuruan claim to Fl, 600 ana
that Venezuela had agreed to the reduc-
ton is confirmed.
In regard to the negotiations touching
the arbitration of the Venezuelan dis
pute. the foreign office states that the
exchange of communications between the
foreign office and the American depart
ment of state is being conducted with ex-
treme caution on both sides, but the ne
gotiations are proceeding favorably.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
MKINLEY AHEAD IN TEXAS.
He VIII Have Three of the states
-Four Delegates at Lnrge.

Austin, Tex, March 23.-To-morrow's 5
republican convention to elect delegates
to the national convention bids fair to be
the largest republican meeting ever held
in the state. Prominent men in a posi-
ton to know assert that the convention
tomorrow will elect three Mckinley dei-
esates and one Allison delegate, the lat
1sr Deins concession to that element
The Allison wing, led by N. w C,une,
shrewd colored politician, are hard a I
Work and in caucus tonight are plan
ney Will contest for the tefnDorarv ehstr-
4'anlshiP 4'.lst, against Webb Flannigan, a Nc
M Mchlnley.s followers will meet to-mor-
the convention. -9 iN'"
The opinion Is that the convention will
The state executive commfftee todat
ealled state convention to meet in Fort
worth Sept. to nominate a state fiekets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
LESTER BACK IN HIS SEAT.
The Colonel One of the Party In
specting Waterways.

Washington, March Representative
Lester, who has been out of town several
days with his colleagues of the river and
harbor committee, returned to Washing
ton to-day. The committee desired GER
tain information in connection with the
improvement of the waterways in West
Virginia and Ohio, so they accepted an
invitation to make a personal inspection
of the work. 1t is understood that the
committee has about concluded its con-
sideration of the river and harbor bill ana
expect to report ii to the House the pres
ent week The members of the conmIt-
tee are pledged to secrecy as to its pro-
visions, but it is safe to assume that col.
Lester has looked after the interests of Sa-
yannah harbor and the other waterways in
Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. Col.
Lester hopes to obtain recognition from
Speaker Reed early next week to call up
for consideration his bill providing for
an increase in the appropriation for the
Savannah public building
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
SOUND MONEY IN GEORGIA.
Able Debaters to Take the Stump
Against Fifty-Cent Dollars.

Washington, March 2S.-Congressman
Lawson is preparing to take an active
part in the discussion of the financial
question in the campaign. 1t is under
stood that he has volunteered his ser
vices in the fight against free silver and
ne VIII accept such assignments to de-
bate the subject as his friends NAV desie-
nate.
Congressman Turner and Senator Cor
don are also going TO lift up their voices
throughout the state
Fleming g. duBignon of Savannah is
that he comes to arrange a series of ioint
discussions with Congressman Crisp.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-24
CONGRESS AND CUBA.
The COnferees Not Expected to
Agree ON a Report.

VII
Washington, March Ex-senator Hale,
leader of the opposition to the Cuban res
olutions, said this afternoon that he did
not believe the conferees could agree
upon report that would be satisfactory
to both houses. He rather looked upon
the Cuban matter as finally disposed OF.
and said thateit would probably now be
LETT where il should have been left from
the starr with the President. This course
would, Mr.. Hale added, subserve the pub
lie good. With that out of the way con-
gress would proceed with the apprOpria-
ton bills and when they were passed
would go home. He pre1cted an ad-
lournment as early as the middle of Nav