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The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
PUBLIC DEBT INCREASED.
Statement Issued by the Treas
ury Department Not Very
Reassuring.
Millions of Gold and Silver in the
Vaults Which Only Increase
the Financial Muddle.

}. WASHINGTON, D.. c., Aug. 1.-The
debt statement issued this afternoon
shows a net increase in the public debt.
less cash in the treasury during July, of
SIC, ,S57 25S 80 The interest bearing debt
increased $3.50. The nen-interest-b bearing
debt decreased $416. .726, and cash in the
treasury decreased Sill ,273, ,624 80.
The balances of the several classes OF
debts at the close of business july 81 were !:
Interest-bearing debt, $S47, 1854 $50; debt
on which interest. has ceased since ma
turity, 81, ,633, ,64e 26; debt bearing no inter-
est, 1913 315 ,O94 IA; total, 81, ,222, 312 9S4 40
The certificates and treasury notes offset
by an, equal amount of cash in the treas
ury outstanding at the end of the month
were 1855, PIP 973, an in crease of So, 102, 600.
The total cash in the treasury was $751;
$685. TAT 81. The gold reserve was $10O, ,000,-
600. Net cash balance $156, 1853, Az 40.
In the month there was AN increase IN
gold coin and bars of S. 991. 800 SO, the total
at the close being S150,012. .224 73.
OF silver there was an increase of 81 ,211,
433. Of the surplus there was in National
bank repositories $15. .9s5, ,913 81, against
$16, S57, ,354 66 at the end. of the preceding
wear.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
TWO TRAINS IN: COLLISION
Wreck of the North and South
Bound Express on a Curve
Near Town. =
Orders Disobsyed and in Consequence
Two Persons Are Killed and
Seven Injured.

CLINTON, ILL.,. Aug. LA bad. wreck
occurred this morning on curve near the
town of Birkbeck, six miles north of Clin-
ton, on a branch OF the Illinois Central
Railway. The north and south bound
mail and passenger running at the rate of
thirty-five miles an hour came together in
collision, and as a result two men are
dead. They are: Engineer Charles Birch
neck Of Clinton, in charge of the south
bound engine; William Baker, mail agent,
Springfield.
Seven people are more or less injured.
Their names are: Conductor Perkins, OF
the southbound train; Miss Louise Martin
of Kankakee, Mr. Lowell, Mr. Baker, Wal
ter Evans, Mr.. Woodward, Mr.. McAvoy.
Most OF these are from Springfield, Ill.
The two engines were wrecked, the mall
car was splintered and two baggage cars
totally destroyed. All Of the cars on both
trains were derailed by the shock.
Conductor Cassell and the engineer OF
the northbound train had received orders
at Clinton to pass the other train at Birk-
beck, but went on toward Parnell.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
THEIR OWN CONTENTION.
Sound Money Democrats Not Idse in
IIinOia.

Sound Money Democrats Not Idle in
Iltinois.
CHICAGO, ILL, Aug. 1.-The sound
money Democracy of Illinois will hold a
State convention. This step, which has
been expected since the National Conven.
ton, was formally decided upon to-day by
the State executive committee at meet
ing in the Painter House headquarters. /.
Chairman Ewing was directed to pre-
pare call for the convention to be held
in Chicago, August 25 to nominate full
State ticket and elect delegates to the Anti
Free Silver National Convention. The
basis of representation will be the same as
that at. the regular Democratic conven-
tion. The Chicago mem bers, who are a
majority of the committee, will arrange
the details.
There is considerable talk in Democratic
circles that Chairman Hinrichsen of the
Democratic State Committee will exercise
has authority as Secretary of the State to
prevent the gold Democrats using the
name Democratic on. the ballots with
any attachment.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
rNrERNArIONAL CHESS.
Resalts of the TtUelfth Found and Scores
Up to Date.

Ress4lts of the. Ttoelfth Found and Scores
Up to Date.
NUREMBERG, BAVARIA, Aug. 1.-The
twelfth round of the international chess
masters tournament was played to-day
in this city. Results: Teichmann beat
Charousek in Ruy Lopez after. IS moves;
Showalter beat Tschigorin in pq open
ing 81 moves; Winawer beat. Steinitz in a
center gambit after 81 moves; schallopp
and Tarrasch drew Ruy Lopez after 81
moves; Maroczy beat Janowski in 9
Guioco piano after 45 moves; Marco and
Walbrodt drew RuT Lopez after 46
moves; Schlechter and Porges drew Ruy
Lopez after 81 moves; Lasker beat Albin
in a Dutch opening after a moves; Schif-
fers beat Pillsbury in an Evans Gambit de-
clIned after A moves; Blackburn had a
bye.
Following are the scores up toadate:
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
CHIcAGOs BIG rIGEoN sHooz
Tournament In Which the Worlds Cham
r,ionship Is at Stake.

Tournament In Witch the Worlds Cham
pionship Is at Stake.
CHICAGO, Ills, Aug. 1.-Chicago is to
have great pigeon shoot during the week
beginning Monday. The shooting will be
done at John Watson's park at at.Burnside,
Ill. Additional interest will attach to the
forthcoming tournament, inasmuch as the
worlds championship will be at stake.
This much-contested prize is now held by
George L. Deter OF Milwaukee, Wis. The
trophy is beautiful and costly solid silver
urn, which rests on pedestal OF onyx.
The Dupont Company made this.cupithe
prize when they esta blished the champion
ship at Baltimore last fall. To make the
championship bona fide the inaugural
shoot was made open to the world. Out
of field of fifty. odd competitors duck
hunter from Spirit Lake, Iowa, Fred Gill
bert by name, came out victorious. He
killed all his birds clean. This feat estab-
lished his reputation as trap shooter.
and since then Gilbert has done some re-
markable shooting.
The programme is as follows:
Preparation day, Monday, August 81
Event No. 4, five live birds; event No. z,
seven live birds.
First day (proper). Tuesday, August A.
Event No. /, ten live birds; event No. 2,
fifteen live birds.
Second day, Wednesday, August 81
Team contest, five men from any one
State (all members of an organized gun
club) to constitute a team; no limit to
number of teams entering from State;
ten birds per man.
Third day, Thursday, August Given
ty-fye birds, grand cham pfonship handi-
cap, for trophy and $1,000 guaranteed; to
be shot at one or central set of traps and
to be continued until finished; twenty-five
birds per man.
shots VINO will compete is Chauncey M.
Powers of Illinois. M. Chick of Califor-
pia is also entered.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
REFUSES ITS sUPPoRr.
| Why Democratic Newspaper Can't
| noch Chicago Nominees.

Why Democratic Nescspaper Can't
Sto,so sch Chicago Nominees.
BURLINGTON, Iowa, Aug. AFTER
the Chicago convention the Burlington
Gazette, one of the Oldest Democratic pa
pers in the State, announced that it would
stand by the DEMOCRATIC ticket although
free silver was almost too much for it to
stand. Tonight it says editorialIy that
although it has fought the battles OF De:
mocracy for sixty-two years it must now
refuse to support the Chicago nominees;
that neither nominees nor principles are
Democratic and the Gazette has lived too
long in the faith to join hands with Popu-
lists in their efforts to destroy the coun-
try because Democratic National con-
vention by chance fell into their control.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
MISS vIRGINIA FAIRS MIsHAP.

Narro,cEy Escapes Drotcntng Whiie
Divsng at NesCport.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. LA
special from Newport, R. l., says: Miss
Virginia Fair narrowly escaped drowning
yesterday. She went in bathing at Bailey's
Beach for the first time this season. Peo-
pie who were watching her say that Miss
Fair was about to dive from raft. She
stood >. the edge, poised for the dive,
wnen she shipped on the wet plank, lost
her balance and felL Her head struck the
edge Of the raft and she was stunned for a
moment.
The surf was heavy and the undertow
stronger than usual. Miss Fair, almost
senseless. was being carried out when the
life guard in his boat near at hand took
her ashore She was taken to the villa of
her sister at Rose Cliff. She soon recov-
cred her spirits and was extremely CRATE
full to the life guard, whose presence of
mind she appreciated.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
OE.. EASTERN DIAMONDS.
StGnTing of the Clubs and Scores of the
Games in the National League
Yesterday.
BOsTON. MASS, Aug. both Nichols

BOSTON, MASS, Aug. Both Nichols
and Orth were very effective to-day and
their support was almost perfect. But for
Cooley home run, over the fence, in the
first inning, Philadelphia would have been
shut out. Attendance. $500. Score: Bos-
tons-3, 8, 1; Philadelphias Il, 7, L Bat
teries-Nichols and Bergen; Orth and
Cady. Umpire-Lynch.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. 1.-The New
York Brooklyn game to-day was one of
the cleanest of the series. Not an error
was made by either side and only one
base on balls was scored against the
pitchers. Attendance. 60O0 Score: Brook
iyns-3, 7, O.; New Yorks-1, 10, O. Bat
teries-Pavne and Burnell; Clark and
Warner. Umpire-Church.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. 1.-The cham
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
Hxs LARGE PROPORTIONS.
Increase of the Foreign Exchange Syn
d;cote Formed bu Mor0n,

Increase of the Foreign Exchange SYM
dictate Formed 6y Morgan.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Aug. 1.-The foreign
exchange syndicate which was formed by
J.. Pierpont Morgan has assumed very
large proportions, according to the reports
current in Wall street. The agreement
provided that the members of the syndi-
cate should bind themselves collectively
to furnish bills of exchange to the amount
of $50, 900, 900, and it called on to the
in all. It is rumored that the offerings of
credits in connection with the syndicate
undertaking have reached the enormous
total of $3.50, ,OO0, 900. The Standard Oil
Company is understood 10 have turned
over to the syndicate all its exchange
against oil shipped abroad. Other exten-
sivs exporters hare done the same thing.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
THAT DoCToRED P1ArFosM.
Bryass Says That 1t WtH Re Duly. Cir
csslated In Correct Form.

ctstated In Correct Form.
LINCOLN, NEBR., Aug. The atten-
ton of Mr. Bryan was called tonight to
the statement concerning alleged tam
pering with the Democratic platform so
as TO make it contain the rejected amend
ment proposed by Senator Hill. Mr..
Bryan refused TO be interviewed on the
subject, but said be supposed the National
Committee would .at the proper time cir
culate the platform in it's correct form.
a number of kilograms have been received
by Mr.. Bryan to-day in regard to the
matter and it is understood he has an
swered them in accordance with the state.
ment given.
circumstances may make it necessary
for Mr.. Bryan to change his route from
Lincoln to Chicago. The change will be
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
COFFEE-PLANTING a. FAILURE.
United States Consul at Vera Cruz
Harms AmericGnS.s

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. .1.--Consul
Schoepe at Vera Cruz, in a report to the
State Department on a new tax placed
by the Vera Cruz Legislature on coffee
and, tobacco planting. warns Americans
against embarking in the coffee-raising
industry and cites figures to show chat
in those ports of Mexico with which he is
familiar the stories of great wealth to be
gained by coffee-planters does not apply.
On land costing $40 an acre it appears
from his figures it would cost $s4 in four
years TO get $93 in return. He declares
that the average annual product is nearer
a half-pound per three acres than three
pounds per acre, as oftener stated.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
Treasury Gold Reservs

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 1.-THE
treasury gold reserve at the close of busi-
ness to-day stood at $110. .424 ,291. The
days Withdrawals were SAL 300.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
Queen Yictorsa Hsi Not Abdicats.

LONDON, ENG, Aug. 1.-The rumor
which for some time past has been in cir
culation in social circles that the Queen
was about to abdicate is entirely without
foundation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
Search the
World Over

Ransdc6 the zOoolen markets of the
World and 1Oeo doubt IF there's a.
stronger fabric made for boys clothes
than those great BGnnockburn Scotch
C7aeUiots of ours Which zOe placed on
sale last week Ot
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02

will be giuen 1oith every purchase Jupe7ai5e De-
pu7tnoe7at Mon day. It's conceded to be one of the
cleUerest puzzles OF the day.
Sc Columbia Bicycles oi be a1oo7ed for the best
explaining be puzzle received during the year
by the UsUe7ator; it's 0Uery amusing affair.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
1850


The popular favor that our 5oo6, Hints From
Big Store, has met Oit7 and the numbers of con1pL
naeta1y notices receive, ought to make 1t uatwo6e
book to haze 1t tells you o1o to shop 1vit US by
mail Send your name and address please, and
u0eil mail it to you.
The San Francisco call., 1896-08-02
Won. | Lost.
PLAYERS.
Eastern RACES.

Total number of games won. 10S.
Total number of games lost, los.
Total number of games still TO be played, 63.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
Rinrling bros, Great Shows.

Ringing Bros Worlds Greatest
Shows, a famous big amusement institu-
ton, which is highly spoken of by the
press of other sections of the country,
will exhibit in Savannah for the first time
Friday, Nov. 6. This is ~the inaugural
tour Of Ringing Bros circus through
the South Atlantic states, and naturally
a great deal of interest attaches to their
coming. 1t will be the first show of the
season, and reports indicate that it will
be a delightful surprise to all who thor
oughly enjoy high class, up-to-date cir
Gus performance An idea of the magni-
tude of the exhibition may be gained from
the fact that the show requires four rail-
road trains to transport its paraphernalia;
the performances are given in three rings,
on two stages, in mid-air and upon an
immense hippodrome course; there is seat
ing capacity under the great pavilions for
over 10000, and the programme embraces
nearly 800 acts of various kinds. In addi-
ton to the arena performance, there Is
an exceptionally large and complete me-
nagerie a beautiful spectacular grand en-
try and a reproduction OF the thrilling
races OF the old Roman hippodrome, COM
ing course. Among the arenic specialists
are many notabilities entirely new to this
country. Chief among these are the
French family OF expert bicyclers ana
roller skaters; lie Fluer, the intrepid
French diver; the Three Picardos; the ac-
robatic Brothers Leroy, and the Lam
dauer troupe OF nine classic models from
Berlin. Among the many other sensa-
tional features are the Incompatible Net
son family OF nine lady and gentlemen
acrobats, the highest salaried arenic act
In the world; the Flying DcComas; Mile.
Irwin the human topl" Mike Rooney,
Elena Ryland and a dozen other male
and female riders Of worldwide reputa.
ton; three herds OF performing elephants,
including the only herd OF baby elephants
in the world; NJ. Natalie's laughable pig
circus; the worlds greatest menagerie
embracing the only living chimpanzee In
the United States, genuine blood-exud-
ing hppopotamus, and other strange and
interesting wild animals An original
feature with Ringing Bros shows is the
fact that nothing is advertised that is not
presented in the performance precisely as
announced. Another departure particu-
larly commendable in this day OF edulvoca-
tlon and Misrepresentation, when so many
shows are incorporating under obsolete
titles, Is the fact that the show is owned.
controlled, managed and accompanied by
It's 1--WE famous proprietors, who make II
| their personal pleasure to look after the
comfort Of their patrons, and thus guard
them from the impositons that are TOO
frequently permitted by other managers.
Circus day will be inaugurated with a
grand street parade. In which all the BRIT
liant professional features Of the show
viii be exhibited free upon the city's
streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
FLORTDA.

The revenue cutter Boutwell, left Jack
unknown. The Morrill, is still at Jack
sonYille.
The annual meeting OF the Alachua
Baptist Association viii be held at Lake
Lindsey, fernando county, beginning on
the 14th and continuing three days.
The homesteaders at Cocoanut Grove.
have begun to clear more OF their land
for the enlargement of their crops. The
coming season is expected to be a very
profitable one. The excellent prices that
we're received for last seasons crop give
the truckers much confidence.
S. C. Record OF Worcester, Mass. one
of the largest lettuce growers OF that
state. is in St. Augustine, looking for
location to establish a lettuce farm in
that locality. Mr. Record is very much
pleased with the soil at Hastings, and
will in all probability locate there.
The criminal court OF record for Put
nam county will in all probability be abol-
ished at the next Session of the legisla-
ture. A vote was taken at the recent
election TO ascertain whether the legisla-
ture should be asked to abolish it or not.
rhe vote stood 220 to retain it and 1875
to abolish It.
Mrs. Josephine Usina Of st. Augustine
has been granted a divorce in Atlanta,
cruel, treatment. profane language and
habitual intoxication being charged
against her husband. Mrs. Usina before
her marriage with Frank Usina, bore the
maiden name Of Josephine c. Masters
The marriage occurred in st. Augustine
March 1. 1873.
one OF the larger enterprises now in
progress in Florida is the permanent
drainage OF "Paines Prairie" a large
tract of rich land, south OF Gainesville A
subterranean passage affords natural
drainage, but when this is closed, as is
frequently the case. the prairie becomes
body OF water six or seven miles long
and from one to two miles wide. The
syndicate engaged in the drainage work
purposes to use the land for sugar Gull
ture.
VILE, two tickets were in the field, one
composed OF the young men in town. and
| the other Of older ones. At first the
young men, on what was called the Kid
ticket, had their own way but toward
the time for closing the polls the old men
| rallied, and the kid ticket was defeated
| Following is the list OF officers elected:
! Mayor, j. S. Drummer; marshal and coli
lector A. Y. Chapman; clerk and asses
sor. b. +. German; treasurer. ]. w
| German: aldermen, o. W. Rice r. b.
Hancock, J. A. sewall, r. j. Walker and
A. -. Whepley.
The board OF county commissioners OF
Duval county. which adjourned from
Monday until Tuesday, 10 allow the tax
! assessor to arrange his assessment rolls
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

ury department, was quietly married to
Miss Maea T. Meginniss tonight and the
wedding couple will leave on the early
morning train for New York
A list OF appointments is announced for
the last week Of the campaign in Leon
county. The speakers are ex-Chief Justice
George p. Raney. Bryan and Sewall cleo
tor; Hon. Fred IT. Myers, president of the
state senate; Hon. F. T. Christie, Hon. B.
T.. Chairs and Capt. w. /. Vason.
1t is said that the county commissioners
of Baker county have declared that there
was no election in that county on Oct. 6,
but no notice to that effect has been re-
ceived at the state house. II this be true
the governor will have to order a special
election.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
STORM FACTS.
suwanee River Turpentine oner.
ators Leaving Their Coun.


Brandford, Fla. oot IA negro narood
Arch Simpkins was shot and Instantly
Killed in his own house here last night ~,
another negro named Tom Bradsbaw
bradshaw escaped. An inquest was haI6
this morning and the verdict OF the co.
oners jury charges Bradshaw with ~
shooting Of Simpkins. wen 'ne
The steamer C. d. Owens. which was
partly wrecked near the mouth of s,,-
vance river, in the recent storm. came IN.
Sunday morning, under her own stea ~,
and' while she presents wrecked appear'
anee' having lost part Of the smoke staclss
pllot mouse, entire upper roof and severai
state rooms her machinery was NOT dsr,-
aged and she is now doing regular service
All the turpentine manufacturers on ~
river who were in the storm district arc
preparing to leave. and their camns viii
probably soon be occupied by cross-tie
contractors, who will utilize some OF the
blown down timber. TIC
The old Drew Lumber Companv's mill
here, which is now the property Of 7 q
christopher OF Jacksonville and which
has been standing idle for several wears
Is being moved to Jacksonville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
WATER FAMINE AT DOUGLAS.
Citizens Hauling the Water They
Use-The Coffee Court.

Douglas, Ga, Oct. 14-Douglas is under
going water famine. Nearly all the
wells were dry before the superior court
convened. Now. with the large concourse
of people in attendance, with additional
stock, water is to be hauled from a dis
lance to almost all houses, with no near
prospect of rain in view. Only few more
days OF this protracted drought, and the
people and stock viii inevitably suffer.
James l. Hatfield has purchased the ele-
giant suburban farm Of H. Smith and will
at once commence to beautify it with up
to-date improvements.
Col. ]. W. Quincy yesterday purchased
the residence and store on Gaslxin avenue
owned by Mrs. Brown of Nichols. This
is one of the finest pieces Of property in
Douglas.
A great deal of civil business has been
gotten through the superior court this
week. The grand jury returned a true
bill for murder against Emma Brown, coll
ored, of Willacoochee. This Is the wo-
man who in May shot through her door
and killed the negro man who was MAX
ing a murderous assault upon her in her
own house. She bears an excellent repu-
tatlon and public opinion is with her.
Mrs B. Peterson is serioupsly i'll with
typhoid fever. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
WINE FROM PEARS.
Two TeacupsfuI VIII Produce n
Glorious Drunk.

Waycross. Ca, Oct. 14-Recent expert
ments have been made with the lie Conte
pear in Southern Georgia for the purpose
of testing the quality and quantity of
wine that can be made from IT, The re-
suit in every instance has been gratifying.
The wine is strong and delicious and Of a
superior quality. Two teacupsful of the
wine was given to a negro, and in an hour
he was intoxicated A fine quality OF
brandy is also made from the lie Conte
pear. These experiments will be of value
to the pear growers OF Georgia and Flor
ida since the internal revenue laws have
been made more favorable to the manu-
facture of cider and wine from native
fruits Fruit that cannot be probably
shipped to the northern markets may be
manufactured into wine and brandy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
STEAMER FLORA

Will leave wharf foot of Bull street Sept
%. and on every Tuesday and Friday
thereafter at 9 a. m. for st. GATHERINGS
Sapelo, Union Island, Marsh Landing and
Darien. Freight and passengers solicited
JOHN H. JUDKINS, Master.
Phone, $780,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15

Thomasville, Ga, Oct. 14.-The Mercsr
baptist Association convened In this city
sented.
The Townsville compress is runn,ro
now night and day. Recently in fourteeS
ana one-half hours, mostly night time 0oo
bales were compressed. Part of thar tin,o
seventy-eight bales went under ~
presses a minute. There are now 3'gS
waiting to be compressed. H''u
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
TALLAHASSEE ITEMS.
Several Matters of Interest From
FIorIdn,s CAPITAL.

Tallahassee, Fla, Oct. lathe Cuban
Relief Corps OF New York has requested
of Adjutant General Houstoun complete
roster Of the Florida state troops and his
last report upon their efficiency.
The physicians performed an operation
upon =. NJ. Hopkins. the young man who
accidentally shot himself about two weeks
ago, and there is a decided improvement
in his condition.
Mr.. Charles Munroe, Of the state treas
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
For BEAUFORT AND BLUEETON

Steamer GOV. Stafford will leave Sa.
vannah for Beaufort, Port Royal Naval
Station and way landings at 10 a. m. Mcn'
days, Wednesdays and Fridays. returning
next day.
Steamer STAR will leave Bluffton daily
Except Sunday at a. m; returning,
leave Savannah at p. m. Telephone 500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-15
s,v.pn,b come. Up Nobly.

From the Jacksonville Metropolis.
Savannah is coming up nobly to the
help of the Florida storm sufferers. Sa-
vannah has always been a friend to Flor
Ida