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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
BOUND FOR THE BoSPHoRoUS.
THE CRUISER BANCROFT TO SAIL
FROM NEW YORK TOMORROW.

The warship to Sail For Gibraltar
and ON Her Arrival There 10 Sc
cure Further Orders From Admir-
al SeIfridge-Minister Terrell Ex-
pected to Secure Permission For
the Vessel 60 Enter the BOsphOrOus
by the Middle of October.
Washington, Sept. 1O.-Formal sailing
orders to the Bancroft have been issued
by the navy department directing Com
mander Charles Belknap, her command
ing officer, to leave New York on Satur-
day and after taking explosives at Temp
kinsvile, to proceed to Gibraltar and
there report by telegraph to Admiral Sell
fridge, commanding the European sta
ton, for further orders. The department
has been officially informed that the ves-
sci will be ready for a three years cruise
in foreign waters in time to obey these
orders.
This is the second formal step in carry
ing out the Presidents determination TO
have an American national ves-
sci on guard in the Golden
Horn to support the American
minister, ana, IN emergencies " SSiN
as a refuge for American citizens at Con-
stantinople. 1t is stated that Commander
Belknap has been given no specific or
ders as to whether he shall stop EN-
route for coal at the Azores, but at any
rate the Bancroft should reach Gibraltar
in less than three weeks.
The Bancroft carries over 200 tons, ana
should easily cover the 1902 miles from
New York to Gibraltar at the rate of nine
knots an hour, which would take just
fifteen days. If her commander decides
to stop at Fayal, 2,09S miles from New
York. she can be speeded up to ten knots
and reach there in eight days. A three
DAYS stop there for coal and four days
steaming at twelve knots over the re-
naming 1900 miles, would fetch her to
Gibraltar Sept. n, the same date as II
she had sailed straight-away. The stop
at Fayal would, however, be safer, and
unless the weather is extremely fair, as
It usually is at this season, she Will be
heard from at the Azores within ten days
after leaving Sandy Hook.
Admiral Selfrdge, in accordance with
instructions from Washington, will have
the Bancroft ready to enter the Bospho-
rus about the middle Of October, and con-
fidence is EXPRESSED that Minister Ter
reIl. by that time will have secured the
desired permission from the sultan for
the ship to pass the Dardanelles.
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INDIANA's DEMOCRATS.
The Chairman of the state Commit
tee Resigns.

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept 10.-The demo-
cratic state committee, which was hur-
riedly called to Indianapolis to accept the
resignation of Chairman Holt, whose gold
leanings brought about a breach between
him and Gov Matthews that finally forced
his retirement, met at the Grand hotel
this morning. Gov. Matthews, Senator
Turpie and other silver leaders held a
preliminary conference in the corridor,
while Mr.. Holt and his friends met a few
feet away in the writing room. The Bit
terness between the factions was plainly
to be seen, some of them who had been
friends for years declining to even recog-
nize one another.
Chairman Holt made brief speech,
thanking the members for their loyalty
and friendship and then handed his letter
of resignation to Secretary Wallace.
At the afternoon session Mr.. Hollis res
ignation was accepted unanimously, also
that of Committeeman MCGEE of Logans-
port, Ind, and Elector Kelly of the Tenth
district.
After some discussion the craftsmanship
was offered to Thomas T. Taggart, who
said his duties as mayor and the demands
of his private business were such that it
would probably interfere with those of the
craftsmanship. Finally, after much solicit
tation on the part of a majority Of the
committee he said he would take the
matter under consideration.
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REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS.
A Deal With Sound Money Demo-
Gratis and PopuIists on Foot.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 10.-The repub-
lican convention convened at 10 O'Clock
this morning, with full representation
Of delegates present. There was more en-
thusiasm manifested to-day than on pre-
vious days. Fully 5000 people were in the
hall at the opening of the convention.
Temporary Chairman Ferguson raped
for order, and announced that he was
ready to receive the reports of commit
tees. The credentials committee reported
forty contests, all of which were adjust
ed amicably to both sides.
The committee on resolutions recon-
mended the appointment of a committee
of three with plenary powers, to confer
with a similar committee of gold demo-
Gratis and populists looking to an AMIGA
BILE division of the presidential electors.
and also division of congressman in the
various districts. The popuists are en-
thusastic over the matter. The coalition
is already practically settled, and II is
hoped that Mckinley will get the cleo
toral vote of Texas. At noon Hon. Fl. B.
Kahn of Palestine was elected permanent
chairman of the convention, and took the
gavel amid loud and tumultuous applause
Mr.. Kain was a delegate to the St. Louis
convention, and was an original McKin-
ley man. He had virtually no opposition.
AT this time the indications are that E.
H. r. Green will be elected unanimously
for state chairman, which will result in
the total harmonizing of all the factions
In the state 1t means that the lily white
state ticket nominated yesterday will be
pulled down and that all the factions will
get together for Mckinley and Hobart.
The indications are that the convention
will adjourn tonight
The selection of State ticket by the lily
whites Is not looked upon as having any
significance. There were only about 80
delegates present
The result of the convention thus far
virtually shelves Quincy and Grant, and
insures perfect harmony in the ranks of
the Texas republicans.
If Green is elected state chairman, and
there is every reason to believe he will be,
Texas will poll the largest vote ever polled
in the history of the state. There never
has been republican state campaign in
Texas where the workings have been so
harmonious.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
THE FITZGERALD FAIR.
second Day Repetition OF the
Successes OF the First.


Fitzgerald, Ga, Sept. 9.-The second day
of the fair has closed on a good days bus
mess. and good crowd was present in
the building all day, The exhibits are
nearly all in place now and debris cleared
out of sight. and general tidy and trim
neatness pervades.
To-day was to have been Atlanta day.
but Gov. Atkinson had notified the com
mittee that he would be present on the
18th. so to-day no special programme was
rendered by the band and at intervals the
young ladies rendered selections on the
piano.
Tomorrow is Blue and Gray day, and a
beautiful programme has been prepared,
and II is safe to say that the prevailing
sentiment will be one OF brotherly love
and veneration for old glory"
Gov Northen's picture arrived to-day
and was beautifully decorated and ac-
corded place OF honor beside that of p.
II. Fitzgerald.
A crowd of excursionists from Triton
spent few hours In the city and were
met at the depot by the band. and es-
corted to the exposition building.
The city board of education held a meet
ing last night and to-day and elected the
city teachers. School opens the 2ist, I'M
less II is decided to defer the opening un-
til after the close Of the exposition.
1t is very dusty and dry, and a rain is
much needed.
A number of railroad officials are pres
emit and will remain throughout the entire
session, and are looking after the inter-
ests they represent.
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A Cnnvincing Oath.

A young man employed in a downtown
wholesale house has most solemn way
Of affirming a fact that is brought into
question, says the San Francisco Post If
any one expresses the slightest doubt
as to the truth of any statement he inn
mediately brings conviction BY assever-
ating:
Hope TO lose my right hand II 1t isn't
true.'
The other day friend asked him into
a saloon TO have drink.
Thanks, old man." he replied. Two
stopped drinking. I'll take cigars
though"
For how long?"
For good"
Don't try to tell me that"
well, 1 have. Hope to lose my right
hand II ever take another drink"
Bangl The swinging doors Of the saloon
came together at that moment and nearly
amputated four Of his FIVE fingers. Five
minutes later he was holding a cocktail
In q bandaged hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
SOUND MONEY AT wAYcRoss.
A Palmer ana BucIxner Club Organ
lied with "a Good Membership.

Palmer ana Buckner CluD OrBnn-
fzed with a Good Membership.
Waycross. Ca, Sept. l0.-A Palmer and
Buckner Club was tonight organized az
the office OF Hitch g. Myers, with the
following members: A. b. McWhorter, r.
L. wylly, James Knoxsey, f., b. Trent,
T. l.. McCay, Z. NJ. Cason, A. X. Hall,
d. ]. Miller. O. F. Gray, e. d. Hendrick,
John Young. c. ]. Beavers. DR.. Polk, T..
H. Myer. G. NJ. Parnell, w. A. Cason.
w. r. Brewer, T. M. Mcconnell and j. e.
Drayton.
F. 3. Trent was made chairman.
Col. Myers was elected president; W.
A. Cason, vice president; A. b. McWhor-
ter, secretary and treasurer.
A good crowd was present. President
Myers was authorized and requested to
invite Col. william Hammond OF Thorn
asville to make a speech here at at early
day. The club will meet again next Wed
nesday evening at the same place. Conn
mlttees are at work securing members.
The members of the club at the meeting
said they would support Brantley. Gov.
Atkinson Is also to be supported
The object OF the club is TO organize
preparatory to electing delegations from
Ware 20 the state convention OF the fourth
party on Sept. % for the purpose of put
ting out an electoral ticket The club Will
be pledged only 10 Palmer and Buckner
and will vote as they please for other Of
0Cers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
A HIGH WIND AT PARIS.
Several Persons Blown Into the Riv-
err, But No One Drowned.

Several Persons Blown Into the Riv-
err, But No One Drowned.
Paris, Sept. 1O.-Traffic in the streets
was stopped for two hours by a severe
wind and rain storm that passed over
the city this afternoon. The wind blew
with hurricane force and the downpour
Of rain was torrential. Much damage
was done and several persons were in
iured by being struck by flying debris.
Two hours before the storm broke tho
atmosphere gave indications Of its COM
Ing II was dark and sutry. and the
clouds had q peculiarly lowering appear
ance.
Among the buildings that stood in the
pathway of the cyclone was the Opera
Comioue. the roof OF which was blown
in. Most of the persons injured were cab
drivers.
Between the Pont St. Michael and Pont
Neif forty large trees were torn out Of
the ground and blown into the Seine.
Mary persons who we're passing across
the bridge or along the river front were
caught up by the wind and thrown into
the river, but so far as known all Of these
were rescued, not much the worse for
the Involuntary bath. beyond being badly
frightened Some of those In the path
of the storm were dashed against houses
and injured. Many cabs were literally
blown to pieces, SO violent was the force
Of the wind.
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COULDN'T BREAK THAT WILL.
How n shrewd Old Miscr Managed
TO Beat His Poor Relations.

From the Weekly Telegraph.
An aged millionaire has played sad
trick upon his heirs and relatives He in
vlted them all together round his dying
bed, and when they assembled there
sprung a notary and a whole stock OF
legal foolscap upon them, and made them
all take afidavits that he was perfectly
sane and clear-headed, and so on, and then
died.
When the heirs came to rummage in his
desk they found the will, dated 1875, be-
queathlng most of his property to an idiot
asylum; and furious at his deceit, they one
and all began an action to have the will
broken on the ground Of insanity, all VOW
ing that though he was quite sane on the
day of his death, he was madden than a
whole litter of March hares in 1875.
Then his executor smiled a grim smile.
and produced a later will, made and signed
about half an hour before the heirs gath
cred around his dying bed. precisely to the
same effect as the first one. The sad evenr
has cast gloom over the community.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
WHEAT AND CORN.
A Decline in the Condition of Each
Crop Reported.

Washington, Sept. 10-The September
report of the statsticiai of the depart
ment of agriculture shows a decline in the
condition of corn from the August state
ment of five points, or from Sc per cent
in August to 81 In September.
The averages in the principal corn grow
ing states are: Kentucky, 80; Ohio, 104;
Michigan, 10l Indiana, 1O6; Illinois, 100;
Iowa, 113; Missouri, IS; Kansas, SO; Ne
braska, 1903.
Although there has been falling off in
the condition in some states, particularly
in Kansas, in Nebraska the crop this year
promises to be a large one. Nearly all the
great central states report a high condi-
ton though with many local reports of
drought, flooding, rains, insects, or, along
the northern border, early frosts. Ken
lucky and Missouri report considerable in
jury by dry weather and this impairment
is shown in all the states to the south, in
creasing toward the Gulf. The later crop
has Jared the worse in most states. The
Pacific slope sends favorable reports.
The general condition of wheat, consid-
ering both the winter and spring varieties,
when harvested was TAG, against TEA in
1885, and 1877 in 1884,
The reported conditions for the principal
wheat states are as follows: Ohio, 81;
Michigan, 70; Indiana, 90 ILLINOIS, ~ WIS
consin, 20; Minnesota, 50; Iowa. "a; Mis-
souri,, 70; Kansas, TO- Nebraska, II; South
Dakota, 76; North Dakota, 81; California,
100; Oregon, 100; Washington, 70.
East of the Rocky mountains complaints
of both the quality and quantity of the
wheat crop are almost universal the
causes alleged being winter killing, due to
early drought; insect attacks, rust, and
especially the prevalent heavy rains fol-
lowing the harvest, from which a large
percentage of the grain sprouted and rot
ted in the stock. A few scattered coun-
ties are excepted. The early thrashed
grain in some states escaped injury, and
the spring wheat Jared generally better
than winter wheat. The Pacific slope suf-
fered somewhat, chiefly from dry weather
shrinking the grain; but not so generally
as the central and eastern states.
The European agent of the department
reports a general reduction from the ear
lier estimates of the wheat crop owing
to unfavorable weather, which was partic-
ularly bad al. harvest time In Central En-
rope, though fairly good westward. The
quality of the grain is reported high.
Oats and barley will be short. The corn
crop in the southern peninsula is looking
well.
The condition of oats when harvested
was "a per cent, against 77.3 in August;
rye, 80; barley, ST. buckwheat, 1872; to-
bacco, Sis, a fall of five points since Au-
gust, and potatoes s3.2, against 90.8 per
cent, last year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
DOUGLAS NEWS DOTS.
The New school BuiIding-The Sea
Island Cotton Crop.

inc new SchOOf butiuink-Ihe sea
Island Cotton Crop.
Douglas. Ca, Sept. 1O.-Mr. A. c. Scott
of Savannah. contractor for the Douglas
school building, met the board of trus-
tees this morning at the office Of Ward
& Dart, and rendered a bond for $500.
signed by A. B. Palmer and Charles A.
Conklin & Co of Savannah. The amount
of the bond was unsatisfactory to the
board, and Mr.. Scott was requested to
make it for 5000, which he readily con-
sented to, and can easily do. The con-
tract was read and approved by all par
ties, and II and the new bond win be
signed at once, and work commenced as
soon as material can be placed on the
ground
1t is conceded by those In a position to
know that the bulk of the crop Of sea is
land in Coffee county will be housed and
ready for market by Oct. 10. A long
drought following a wet season will cause
the yield TO be only about IS per cent. of
that planted for.
Miss Minnie Helveston, a charming
young lady of Sumpterville, Fla, Is Wis
iting Mrs. ]. W. Quincy. The chances
for Mrs. Worth's recovery is pronounced
doubtful by her attending physician. The
relatives in Savannah Of Mrs. w. w.
Mcdonald will be pleased to learn that
she is recovering though very slow.
Mrs. f. A. Buck Is convalescing nicely.
She was able to be out yesterday.
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COTTON's CONDITION.
A Decline of I5.9 Points shown In
the Governments Report.

the Governments Report.
Washington, Sept. 1O.--The cotton report
of the department of agriculture for Sep
TENDER shows a decline from the August
condition of the crop. which was SOL, to
642 per cent, decline of 1879 points. This
is the lowest September condition report
ed in the last twenty-seven years. The
state averages are as follows Virginia,
1870; North Carolina, 20; South Carolina,
70; Georgia. II; Florida, ~; Alabama. Co.;
Mississippi 61 Louisiana, 60; Texas, 81;
Arkansas, 60; Tennessee, 81; Missouri, ST.
Indian Territory. 60; Oklahoma. 65.
There has been a general decline in the
condition of the cotton crop throughout
the cotton belt in the past month. A few
counties and parishes in Mississippi and
Louisiana report fairly good crops, but the
complaint is almost universal that the ex-
cessive heat and dry weather have caused
the plant to shed leaves. blooms and bolls
and that where rains have fallen, they
have come too late to be OF material bene-
fit The plant has consequently matured
prematurely and the hollis have opened
so rapidly that the crop is being gath
cred earlier than for many years. Some
counties report that the crop will all be
harvested by Oct. ! and others by the mid
die of October
A few counties in Mississippi report
damage to open cotton by heavy rains.
The staple is much lighter than usual In
consequence of the drought and heat, and
the shedding of leaves and bolIs will re.
suit in material damage to the top crop.
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WHY He noIted.

J. w. Faulkner OF Alabama was sur
rounded by a little group Of delegates and
was asked to tell how he came to bolt"
says the New York Sun.
'Well," said Mr.. Faulkner, II can mako
that plain to you best by little story.
used to know an old man who had a fine
coon dog. One day / met him and asked
him how his dog was. He said: Use done
painted wifi dat dog. sub
why. what's the matter with him.
Uncle Rastus?
"'Well, Cuhnel Faulkner, went coon
hunting wifi dat dog las week, and bimeby
he begin trailin' somephin'. / knowed it
was a coon. The dog banked laik II was
a coon. Bimeby he got It freed, an took
pole an poked 1t outer de tree. Whoo-o-
ool o. hush, chile, / nachully thought I'd
die right dab. Dat coon was polecat.'
land what did you do?"
Why. sub, / bolted.'"
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WAITS FROM THE WIRES.


London, Sept. 1O-Rev. Jerome Vaughan.
brother of Cardinal Vaughan. died to-day.
London Sept. 10-Hon. Hilary A, Herr
bert, United States Secretary of the Navy.
started for Paris this morning.
New York. Sept. 10-James Lewis, the
well-known actor Of Days theater, died
at East Hampton, L. l.. this morning.
Washington, Sept. 10.-Controller EckeIs
has appointed ]. L. Richardson receiver
of the American National Bank at New
Orleans. which failed several weeks ago.
Chicago Sept. 10.-Fire destroyed the
Mcclure Manufacturing Company's plant
No. l22 North Sangamon street, at Q
O'Clock this morning. causing q loss of
$4,000.
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OFF TO FIGHT FOR CUBA.
Twenty-Five Men Hurriedly Leave
philadelphia I'm a Tug.

Philadelphia, Sept. 10.-It was learned
to-day that twenty-five men hurriedly
boarded a tug at Race street last night.
and that the tug Immediately steamed
down the river and out the Delaware
capes custom house officer. whose at
tention had been attracted by the suspi-
clous actions of the men on shore, ar
rived off the wharf as the tug was steam
ing away, but was too late to intercept
the party. The officers are satisfied that
the men left for the purpose of Joining
the Cuban insurgents, and they express
the belief that they will encamp at some
point along the New Jersey coast. where
they will be picked up later and conveyed
to Cuba
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
RED MEN ELECT OFFICERS.
IL. II. Daniel of Griffin Chosen Great
Incohuee.

Minneapolis, MINI, Sept. 10.-The Inn
proved order of Red Men, in session in
this city, elected officers to-day as fol-
lows! ~
Great Incohnee-R. I. Daniel OF Griffin,
Ga.
Great Senior saeamore-George T.
Green OF Binghampton, N. X.
Great sachem-AH. Patton Of Danvers.
Mass.
Great Junior sagamore-E. ID. Wiley OF
Des MONIES, Ia.
Keeper of the Misrepresentation Pro-
ven Of Massachusetts,.
The semi-centenniai will be held in Phil
adelphia next year.
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Amazingly New Hotel.

.Abbevihe, Ga, Sept. 10.-Last night the
Hotel Nonpareil was opened to the public
Mr.. Beckham, the proprietor, invited a
number Of friends TO be at the opening
and partake OF the first supper served in
II. The building Is a handsome two
story structure with twenty-eight rooms,
ana is a credit to Abbevlle. The Able
Vile brass band was among the Visitors
and rendered some excellent music
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-11
DISCOUNT RATE ADVANCED.
England Guarding Against n Drain
On Her Gold.

On 6eE
London. Sept. 1O.-The directors of the
Bank of England have advanced the
banks rate of discount from 2 per cent.
to 21h per cent. This is the first time
that the bank has increased its discount
rate since Feb. %, 1894 The action of the
directors of the bank was unexpected,
and is regarded as a precautionary meas
ure, having the effect to check the drain
of gold to the United States and the con-
tinent. The immediate effect of the an
nouncement of the increase was to cause
a decline on the stock exchange of con-
soils. home railway shares and American
railroad stocks.
1t is learned by the Southern Associated
Press that the advance in the bank OF
England's rate of discount was the result
of a decision on the part OF the directors
of the bank to stop the sudden outflow of
gold to Russia and Austria rather than
to the United States. The rate of private
discount followed the bank rate. Little
business was DONE however, few bills be-
ing offered for discount.
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Platform of one Plank.

Montgomery. Ala. Sept 1O-In the
Seventh district to-day s. w. l. Bullock
was nominated for congress. His plat
form consists of a single plank-free and
unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to /, re-
CARELESS of all other nations
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COMMODORE PERRYis VICTORY.
Cleveland Celebrating the Battle ON
Lake Erie.

Cleveland, o., Sept 1O.-As a prelimi-
nary to the celebration to-day of the an
hiVersary of Commodore Perry's victory
On Lake Erie in 1913, the marble statue
o. the naval hero. in Wade park, first
erected in 1861, was decorated yesterday
gqilernoon with flowers and Ex-senator
6utIer OF South Carolina, nephew of
CU,nmodore Perry, made an address, the
subject of which was the era of peace
ana ana the good will between the north and
s sgutn' Gov. Lippitt or Rhode Island,
pd d,icn Is the native state OF Commodore
Ferry, spoke briefly, thanking Cleveland
son - 9N"e ott'neu