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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-03
TRIAL OF IN FILIBUsTERs.
The Case of the Projectors of the
bermuda Cruise Again Taken Up.

The Case of the Projectors of the
Bermuda Cruise Again Taken Up.
New York, April 2.-Shortly after 10
o'clock this morning the case of the gov
ernment against Bernardo j. Bueno, Capt.
Sam Hughes, John d. Hart, Capt. Law
renee Brabazon and Benjamin Guerra,
charged with having violated the neutral
ity laws by aiding and abetting an alleged
Cuban hlibustering expedition on the
steamship Bermuda, was opened in the
criminal branch of the United States cir
cult court before Judge Brown.
On the part OF the prosecution, the Jury
was told that the only question to be de-
cided at the trial was whether or not the
defendants had set on foot or aided the
alleged filibustering expedition. No mat
ter what sympathy might be felt for
the struggling Cubans, that should bear
no part nor have any weight in the con-
sideration Of the charges against the
accused. IF we were not citizens of the
United States" said the assistant United
Of us might be glad to take part in a
military expedition which would aid the
Cuban insurgents, who are to-day fight
ing against the tyrannical laws of Spain,
but the Revised Statutes forbid our do
ing So and make our aiding or abetting
such an expedition high misdemeanor.
with, taking up arms against a foreign
power-the kingdom of Spain-with which
the United States are now at peace"
The Bermuda expedition. the prosecutor
asserted was but a continuation of the
Inflated steamship Hawkins expedition,
and the same persons, at the head OF
whom was Gen. Garcia, had been inter-
ested in both. John ID. Hart had pur-
chased the Bermuda, and the checks with
which the purchase had been paid We're
signed by BENJAMIN Guerra, Of the Cuban
1unta.
To this statement William NJ. WINS OF
the counsel for the defense. objected: II
wish to distinctly state, he said, that
Cuban 3unta. II exists only in the imagi-
nation Of the district attorneys Office"
And in the newspapers, was the reply,
and then the assistant district attorney
went on 70 tell of the various parts played
by the defendants IN the preparation Of
the alleged expedition.
August r Ouferbridge the first witness
called. said that the Bermuda had been
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ENDED IN A MIsTRIAL.
A Woman and Her Husband Accused
of Numbering "A Salesman,

Baltimore, April 2.-Mrs. Matte v. An
glier and her husband, Frank, charged
with the murder Of Charles H. Parker, a
Massachusetts salesman, will have tenn
porary freedom. at least, after having
been locked up since Jan. II. The iurv IN
their case, which had keen out since 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon, came into
court at o'clock to-day, and said they
could not agree on a verdict They were
discharged and upon application Of Attor-
ney William +. Campbell Judge Wilkes
fixed the joint bail Of the prisoners at S1O,-
OO0 Mr. Campbell says he Will furnish the
bail and have the prisoners released pend
ing a second trial.
The jury stood II to /, in favor of acquit-
tai. the obstinate Juryman being the sec
ond on the panel, John w. Boland who
stood out for a verdict of murder In the
second degree.
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transferred from the Quebec Steamship
Company. through him. to Thomas A.
thompson. The checks in payment for tho
Bermuda We're given to the witness by
Mr., Walsh OF the firm OF Bennett. Walsh
a Co The first payment was S5.e00. and
a second check for over $1,000 was also
given the witness.
William 5. Walsh. a steamship agent
and shpbroker, next called. testified he
had conducted the negotiations for the
purchase OF the Bermuda from the Que
bee company with Mr.. Outerbridge. The
witness said he had purchased the steam
ship at the instance OF John ID. Hart He
had paid $1,000 for the vessel. Hart had
telephoned from Philadelphia that he
wanted to buy steamer suitable for a
fruit boat. The witness had received the
nrst check, for 5000, from BENJAMIN
Guerra, by whom Il was signed. He met
Guerra at the business place OF NJ Bar
ranco 4 Co, tobacco merchants.
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AN AMERICAN SCHOONER SEIZED
The Vessel without Cargo When
Boarded by the spaniards.

Colon. Colombia, April 2.--The American
schooner George w. Whitford of New
York, has been seized by the gunboat Cor
dova, six miles off Manzanillo. The
schooner was without cargo. but the
captain of the gunboat threatened to sink
her and put an officer on board and con-
veyed her here accusing her of having
contraVened the customs laws. j. l..
Pearcy, the United States consul here, is
actively endeavoring to obtain the release
of the vessel whose documents have been
sent to the United States consul general
at Bogota. In the meantime, force of po-
lice have been stationed on board the
schooner. In boarding the schooner the
gunboat fouled and damaged her, and the
captain of the schooner has declared his
intention of seeking indemnity for the
damage to his vessel and for her detention.
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MIssouRrs TRAIN ROBBERS.
All the Stolen PIunder Recovered
Except 1882.

Lebanon. Mo-, April superintendent
Simpson of the Wells. Fargo Express Co.,
arrived here this morning and assumed
charge of the search for the men who
robbed the express car Of the Frisco road,
near here yesterday morning. He states
positively that the total amount secured
by the robbers was 81, ,252. and of this sum,
nearly $4O0 has been recovered from pack
ages dropped by the men In their flight.
Two packs of bloodhounds have been or
dered placed on the trail, but 1t is doubt
ed If they will be of much avail. The be-
lief is growing that the robbers were men
living near the scene Of the hold-up.
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MIssIssIPPps OLD CAPITOL.
An Attempt Made by Unknown Par
ties to Cause It's Destruction.

Jackson, Miss. April 2.-Great excite
ment was caused here this morning when
it was learned that an attempt had been
made during the night to tear down the
state capitol. Two large stones were re-
moved from the southwest corner, and
had not Secretary Of State Power. who
was working in his office later than usual,
heard the stones fall and gone out to in
vestigate, a large section of the crumbling
building would have been undermined. The
vandals ran on his approach, and are not
known. The building is old and in such
a dilapidated condition that the removal
of even the smallest support would cause
collapse, and the state officers talk about
moving out.
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MONEY FOR INDIAN SCHOOLS.
Action of the Senate Committee on
the House Bill.

washington, April 2.-The Senate COM
mittee on appropriations reported the In
dian appropriation bill this afternoon.
The chief contention in the committee has
been over the Indian school appropriation.
The House went on the theory that there
should be no appropriations for sectarian
schools and yet appropriated $4,000 for the
Lincoln school and $4,000 for the school
at Hampton, Va, both of which, IL was
claimed, are sectarian. Both OF these ap-
propriations the Senate committee struck
out The general appropriation for schools
for the Indian schools not sectarian has
been increased by upwards Of $4,000.
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BRUNSWICK ALL IN A BLAZE.
one MAN DEAD, FIVE INJURED AND
LOSSES OF S5OO.OOO.

A warehouse on the Plant system
mock the Starting Point of the
RInKe-A High Wind Blowing and
the fire soon Beyond the Control
Of the Fire Departmental Full
list of the Losses and Insurance.
brunswick, Ca. April ?. II p. m.-Fire
which commenced this morning at I1;SO
o'clock. and is now burning, destroyed
fnlv $4,000 worth of property, cost one
human life, caused one man to be mashed
and crippled. and prostrated four men who
are suffering in various stages.
The dead man is Night Watchman Smith
of the Plant system, who died from apo
nIexv due to excitement and overheating.
The injured man lost a hand, but his
name is unknown.
The men prostrated are negroes.
The property destroyed includes the
wharf property, cotton sheds, freight
warehouses;, tracks, lighters, tools and
mart of the freight in the warehouses, all
belonging to the Plant system, and COM
nrising their local terminal freight facili-
ties. from three to six freight cars and be-
tween 10000 and 0,000 crossties, the proper
" of n. Emanuel and James f. Broad
head. on the Plant system dock; 5000 bar
rels of rosin, 1000 barrels of spirits tur-
pentine; all the wharves, engines, whole
sale grocery buildings, grocery stock and
warehouse buildings of the Downing Com
many: Segues' fish house and various small
fish and oyster houses on the water edge
Of Bay street
On the far side of Bay street the fire
swept Brieseuck's 3-story brick building,
including the machinery; the supply stock
of Brunswick; the office furniture of
Broker Maxey and Lumber Dealer Pad
rosa: the retail dry goods store of Co
hens; the wholesale grocery and liquor
stock Of J. J. Lott; the wholesale and
retail liquor stock of R. V. Douglass; the
wholesale liquor stock of Tobias Newman
the Metropolitan saloon and the stock
of T. Newman. All of there were in a
block Of five brick buildings, one, two
and three stories high; the wholesale
warehouses of the Hoyt Hardware Com
pany, and the 3-story Ocean hotel Ex-
tending up Monk street, the retail store
of the Hoyt Hardware Company was
burned and Beers warehouses full of
goods. Across Monk street, the Haas
Liquor Company, wholesale and retail,
and the ice depot.
on Bay street, from Monk street up,
the fire swept Herzogs brick buildings
used as a retail dry goods store, Hirsch' 5
wholesale and retail, liquor store, several
smaller stores and two empty stores, all
in block of brick buildings, from one to
three stories high.
At this hour it is impossible to gain
anything like an accurate statement OF
the losses, but the estimates given be-
low are nlaced low:
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vENEzUELA,s BOUNDARY.
The American Commission Resumes
Its Sessions mt Washington.

Washington, April 2.-Justice Brewer
presided to-day over the first formal meet
ing of the Venezuelan commission that
has been held for the past two weeks, hav-
ing returned from San Antonio, Tex, last
night. All the members were In attend
ance, and after careful individual study
of the British blue book entered into q
rigid discussion Of its arguments and EVIL
dence. To-day's session was regarded as
the most important so far held by the
commission, which Is now possessed of all
the main features of the contention and
the principal points upon which the dis
pute depends.
The question of sending one or more
representatives of the commission to Ver-
ify the accuracy of the documents sun
mitted by Venezuela and Great Britain
was discussed, and while no definite ac-
ton was taken the lndispensablity of an
examination Of the Spanish, as well as
the Dutch archives was recognized, ana
no doubt is expressed that a search will
soon be ordered. The commission has now
been at work three months and its labors
are thought to be about half completed.
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GREENyILLE's EXPLOSION.
The Finding of a Body SweIIs the
List of Dead to six.

Greenville, Miss, April 2.-As a result
of Yesterdays disastrous boiler explosion
at the Planters oil MILL another body was
found this morning. that of Harry Cal
houn. an aeronaut who had gone to the
mill TO secure a valve for his balloon.
This swells the list Of dead to six.
Columbus Washington, colored, horribly
scalded. will probably die.
Chief Engineer Wolfenden is doing nice
". as are the four others injured.
4 defective steel plate in the boiler is
stlnposed TO have caused the explosion,
although the boilers were recently in
spected and pronounced first-class, and
no blame is attached TO the mill manage
nneuf
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REsATLING OF THE INDIANA.
The BattIeship to Leave the Dry
Dock on April z.

Dock on Aprtl z.
Washington, April 2.-The battleship In
diana will probably be ready to leave the
Port Royal dry dock on Tuesday next.
April 7, according to advices received at
the navy department A board Of officers
to conduct the final trial of the vessel will
be appointed without delay, and will go
on board the Indiana at Port Royal. Al
though the Indiana has been accepted by
the government, and has been in commits
sion several months, the contracts re-
quires that final payment of the full
amount of the agreed price shall not be
made to the builders, the Cramp company
Of Philadelphia, until four months after
her acceptance, and the trial referred to
will be to determine whether any neces-
sary repairs shall be made by the con-
tractors or by the government About
10000 has been withheld from the con-
tractors to cover any expense for which
the contractors may be responsible. The
trial Will take place al sea for forty
eight hours, probably on the trip from
Port Royal to Hampton Roads.
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AMERICAN AID ron ARMENIA.
The Distribution of Relief Again
Agreed TO by the Porte.

Constantinople, April 2.--As the result
Of the incessant pressure brought to bear
upon the porte by ]. W. Riddle, United
States charge d'affaires and Sir Phillp
Currie British ambassador, Tewfik
Pasha, the Turkish foreign minister. has
given assent to the demand that an re-
hef afforded to the suffering Armenians
BY the agents OF the American Red Cross
ally, with the exception Of one provision
namely, that one member Of the Turkish
relief commission shall be present III is
believed now that there viii be no further
hiudrance 10 the distribution Of relief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-03
SOFT SNAP FOR IVES.
He Has no Trouble in Defeating Car
nier in the BaIk Line Game.

New York. April 2.-The result of the
fourth game in the 1S-ineh balk line bill
Hard tournament was evidently a fore
gone conclusion in the minds of the pa
irons of the game who had seen the meet
ing of Ives and GARNER on Tuesday night.
Accordingly, when Ives and the Belgian
champion crossed cues for the second time
tonight there was only very meager at
tendance in the concert hall of Madison
Square garden
AS was anticipated, the Frenchman was
entirely outclassed in the new game and
though some Of his shots were brilliant,
he was unaccustomed to the game and
table, and, as he said himself Il cannot
put myself into the game Ives ran out
the game in II innings, while GARNER was
making 103.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-03
SOUTH AFRICA's REVOLT.
The situation Not as Serious AZ
First Reported.

ftrst hepOrte0.
London. April 2-The government has
received a dispatch from Cape Town stat
ing that the situation at Buluwayo and
Gwelo, in Matabeleland. is not so grave
as previous information has represent
ed. Neither Buluwayo nor Gwelo is In
any danger, and there Is a sufficient sup
ply of arms and ammunition at both
places TO meet any emergency that may
arise at present. while all of the outly-
ing stations have been relieved.
A dispatch to the Central News from
Cape Town says that 1000 rides were sent
from johannesburg TO Pretoria on Satur-
day last and, together with ammunition
We're issued on Saturday, to Beers and
railway officials. This distribution OF
arms caused the widest rumors, but the
general opinion Is that the arms were Civ
en- out as provision against possible de-
velopments in the Matabele rising.
Cape Town, April 2-The Matabele re-
volt. according to advices from Buluwayo.
Is now confined to the Matoppo hills.
where the rebellious Matabeles are con-
centrated. The executive authorities OF
the chartered company represent thai
horses and an abundant supply of arms,
ammunition and provisions are required,
proposed to sweep the hills with several
columns of troops Of about 250 men each.
Five hundred mounted men are accom-
panying Cecil Rhodes from Salisbury to
Gwelo.
A dispatch from Salisbury dated
March 81, says that Cecil Rhodes start
ed on that day for BuluwayO,
taking with him $50 troops. The opinion is
generally entertained that Col. Rhodesia
is fully capable of dealing with the revolt
In Matabeleland.
Gov. Robinson has sent message 20
President Kruger heartily thanking hin
for his offer to send a burgher force 10
protect the women and children treatene1
by the rising OF the Matabeles. Gov.
Robinson says he considers the British
force of 500 men is sufficient at present,
but adds that he Is none the less sensi-
BILE of the friendly spirit displayed by the
President of the Transvaal
The telegraph line between Buluwayo
and the city has been repaired. Dispatches
dated March 81 have been received giving
details Of the fights with the natives. Oh
imo, the instigator of the rising has pro-
claimed himself King Of the Matabeles.
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Washington, April 2.--Lieut. Col VIII
liam H. Forwood, Maj. Blair D. Taylor
and Capt NJ. c. Wythe. all of the army
medical department, have been detailed
to represent that branch of the service as
delegates at the annual meeting of the
American Medical Association at Atlanta,
Ca NAV IL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-03
A nooIx AGENT MinsInr.

Raleigh, N. C., April 2--R. H. Dupre Of
Charleston, 5. c.. aged so. who travels
for a book publishing house and who has
been at Wilmington month"; is missing
and IL Is believed has committed suicide
BY drowning, as he had made threats to
take his life He left his books, papers
and baggage in his room.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-03

Washington. April 2.-The circulation Of
all kinds Of money IN the United States
decreased during the month OF March
$i12. 594. leaving the total circulation 81 5s8 =
GO, 453, or $2l 53 per capita
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washington, April 2-President and
Mrs Cleveland and party occupied a
lower proscenlum box AZ the new Ma
fional fheater tonight, and Witnessed r.
IT. Sothern'a performance or THE Prls-
oner Of Zcnda."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-03

washington, April 2.-The treasury gold
reserve, al the close or business TODAY
stood al sf28 105. 904, The Withdrawals for
the day were s2eSs5o0.
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CUBANs CONDEMNED.
Seven More 10 he Executed Under
the WeyIer Proclamation.

the Weyler PROCLAMATION.
Havana, April 2.-By the finding of the
court martial. seven more insurgent pris-
oners have been condemned to death un-
der the recent proclamation OF Captain
General Weyler, declaring the armed enc
mics of the government to be bandits
and incendiaries. The execution Of the
condemned has been deferred till Monday,
the remaining days of this week being hol-
idays. According to the government re-
ports, Maceo is still west of the troch8
line established by the government troops.
Washington, April 2.--Secretary Olney
has received a dispatch from Consul Gen,
eral Williams at Havana saying he is in
formed by the attorney for Marcus Rod
riguez and the brothers Someilin, natura-
lized American citizens held by the Span
ish authorities in Cuba for alleged compile
ity in the insurrection, that his clients will
be released to-day.
Madrid, April "A dispatch from Ha-
vana to the Imparcial says serious differ
ences exist between the insurgent lead
ers. The dispatch also says the truth of
the report that Gomez is dead Is very much
doubted. Spanish Warships are searching
for the filibusterfng expedition reported to
have left Philadelphia recently.
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The applause for Mr.. Crisp when he
arose was prolonged All over the house
Eilyerites stood up and waved their hats.
Ia the beginning he remarked: II want
TO cay of my Brother Smith, that he makes
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1896-07-15
Mayors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that persons Wiz
the municipal limits must refrain from einRG
ing wash-water or other slops upon Ihe P ,nne
streets and property owners or renter s, ,
have all weeds removed from Their P''hnsslth
These things are in the interest OF l1e n -.
of the community. All good citizens s az
quested to cooperate with the gnn
i" eis''''e '"-' GUSTAV BROWN.
r,s 1000 Mayo;
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Legislature.

To he Voters Of Jefferson County;
At the urgent request of many friends, from
every section of the county, announce nv.
self as candidate to represent the county Of
Jefferson in the next Legislature. II elected
pledge my best abilities to faithful discharr,
Of incumbent duties. My candidacy is sub.
ject to the action Of the primary.
X. w. MORROW.
Summit Point, jeff. Co., W. Va.
March u, 1896.
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County Clerk.

To he Voters Of Jefferson County
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the Office of Clerk Of the County Court Of said
county, subject 10 the Democratic Primary
Election. If nominated and elected 10 said
office promise to perform the duties Of the
same faithfully.
March Is, 1896. GERARD d. MOVIE.
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Sheriff.

We are authorized TO announce ROBERT
CHEW as a candidate-subiect TO the action Of
the Democratic Primary-for Sheriff OF Jeaer.
son county. The Deputies as follows
J. w. RIDER-Harper's Ferry District.
J. N. TRUssELL-Shepherds
A. f. DAvIs-Kabletown
SAN'L ID. EsGLE-Middleway
J. w. RUssKLL-Deputy and Jalor.
County papers are requested TO copy aud
send bill TO Mr.. Chew.
April %, 1896.
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County Surveyor.

hereby announce myself candida, ~, y,
County Suryeyor-subject TO the action ., ~, ",
Democratic primary election. am a g5a'. -
Of the Polytechnic Institute. Troy, y. J., -,
have had seven ca years practical e1pe''''''
Nav ~ 1sg5. &c. DAVENPORT.
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Assessor.

At the solicitation Of many friends hereby
announce myself as a candidate for Assessor
of the Second District-subject TO the decision ,,
of the Democratic Primary. rePecisHI
solicit your support. ,n,,p
Moler's West Virginia.
Feb 3, 1896.
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County Commissioner.

At the solicitation Of friends. ! respectfully
announce myself as a candidate for County
Commissioner from Shepherdstown District
subject 10 the Democratic primary.
June 10, 1896. J. s. MELVIN
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Sheriff.

Weare authorized and requested TO announc,
EUGENE BAKER as a candidate for Sheriff
of Jefferson County, subject to the Democrats
Primary.
County papers copy and send bill to Mr..
Baker
April %. 1896.
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Justice of the Peace.

We are authorized 10 announce W.
FRANK GALLAHER as a candidate l@
election as Justice of the Peace oil ~
Town District-subiect TO the action o. wy
Democratic Primary.
April % 1896
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County Commissioner.

We are authorized TO announce Carr. LEE
II. M0LER as a candidate for the Office Of
County Commissioner from ShepherdstoWn
district, subject TO the action Of the Democratic
primary.
May 20, 1896.
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County Clerk.

We are authorized TO announce W. /. Al.
EXANDER as a candidate for Clerkshlp Of
the County Court Of Jefferson County subject
TO the action Of the Democratic Primary E'e'
ton.
March 4. 1890.
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Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce JAMES N.
MASON, JR., as candidate for the Office Of
Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the action Of
the Democratic Primaries.
HARPERS FERRY VOTERS
April 18th 1896.