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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08

jackson, Ca. oct. THE election in
Butts county passed off quietly. The
county will go democratic by 200 majority.
Atkinson and all the other state house
officers have 1S7 majority, with one pre-
cinct to hear from.
The race for representative Is very close
between A. p. Ogletree, the democratic
nominee, and Hon. y. A. Wright, on The
citizens ticket. Wright Will probably win
by small majority
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
Burke County.

Waynesboro Ca. Oct. 7-This precinct
and four others give Atkinson 766 and
Wright 145. This county will give the
state ticket 700 majority. E. l.. Brinson
for senator and T. d. oliver, w. j. Her
rington and f. l.. Brinson for representa-
tives. are elected by handsome majori-
ties. The election was quiet one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
wEsTERNERs AFTER GOLD.
People in Uncle Dick BIand's state
Want Yellow Metal.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct 7.-For a week heavy
demands have been made upon the United
States sub-treasury here for gold by peo-
pie presenting treasury notes and gold GER
tihcates. There was an average of twenty
in line all day to-day. At noon the maxi
mum was double that number. This gave
rise to the report that the local brokers
had organized to take all the gold. 1t is
expected by those in line that they were
drawing the yellow metal 10 deposit, owing
to the uncertainty of the result Of the
election. There is stlll about $1,500,00O gold
in the vaults.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08

Buffalo, ~ r., Oce%T.s-Blshop Walker OF
North Dakota, was elected Episcopal bish-
op of Western New York by the council
on the sixth ballot at this evenings ses-
sion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
AppIing County.

Baxley, Ga, Oct All the returns are
not in yet Atkinson and the state house
officers will carry the county by a small
majority. Comas, dem, for senator, Tip
pins, dem., for ordinary; Carter, dem, for
treasurer all have safe majorities. For
representative and other county officers
the vote is too close to give a correct esti-
mate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
INDIANA's POPULIsTs.
They Refuse TO Fuse with the Demo-
crats ON the state Ticket.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct 7.-As a result
of MIR. Bryan's conference with the popu-
list committee last night. A. ]. Padge,,
who is the populist nominee for appei-
late court judge, announced to-day thai
he had resigned from the state ticket.
Immediately following this a conference
of the popuist nominees was held. ana
1t was agreed to retain the ticket at All
hazards, MI Mr.. Padget's place and Ger.
tify the ticket to the election board. thus
forestalling fusion on the state ticket.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
IMPORTANT, III TRUE.

Ticket VIII he withdrawn.
Grand Rapids, Mich, oct. Tin an in
terview here to-day, Col. w. A. Gavest
Of Detroit said the ticket put up by the
gold standard democrats at Indianapo-
lis would be withdrawn before election. He
gave as his authority Hon. Don NJ. Dick
inson Of Detroit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
PUT OUT A POSTMASTER.
He Is Running for Congress as a
Free Coinage Candidate.

Benton Harbor, Mich, Oct. 7.-R. l..
Jarvis, democratic postmaster here for
the past three years, received notice of
dismissal from that position last night
for alleged offensive partisanship. f. r.
Nichols, gold democrat, will succec
him. Mr.. Jarvis is a candidate for con-
gress in this district on the silver ticke.,
and has been open and vigorous in his
announcement of the gold standard ana
it's advocates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
Baldwin County.

Milledgeville Ga. Oct. 1.-The election
passed off very quietly. The county pre-
cincts go populist by large majority. The
city will go democratic by small major
ity The county is conceded to Wright, by
from 100 to 200
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
PORTER STANDS TLATFOOTED.
He Is on All of the PIanks of the
Chicago Platform.

New York, Oct 7.-Chairman Elliott
Danforth of the democratic state COM
mittee, received a letter this morning
from Judge Wilbur F. Porter, the regular
democratic candidate for governor, for
mally accepting the nomination. Candi-
date Porter states that he stands squarely
on the Chicago and Buffalo Platforms
and will work. hard for the election of
Bryan and Sewall.
Chairman Danforth had no news to-day
from Senator Hill, but he is still confident
that the latter will come out in support
OF the national and state ticket. Senator
Hills statement is waited for with much
interest at democratic headquarters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
A PopuIist WitbIraws

Richmond, Va, Oct. 7.--Col J. Thomas
Goode, populist candidate for congress-
IN the Fourth district, has Withdrawn from
the race, with the approval Of the district
committee Of his party
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
Bicycle Works burned.

Peoria, ILL.,, Oct THE building oocu-
pied by the Ide bicycle works and the
Parsons neurological institute was DESTROY
ed by fire this morning. Loss $l24, 900. Origin
of fire is unknown. The Ide company's loss
Is 800 900 lnsnred
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
LOVERS FOUND UNCONSCIOUS.
Parental Objections 10 Marriages
Probably Prompted Suicide.

Little Rock. Ark, Oct. lotto Andsr-
son, cashier Of the savings department OF
the Bank Of Little Rock, and Miss Cora
Hadlett were found unconscious on tho
porch Of the public school building this
morning. The young lady was immedi-
ately taken home and was revived by
doctors. The young man was taken 20
the city hall, where physicians attended
him. He will very likely die A note was
found in Andersons pocket, but his father
refuses to disclose It's contents. IL is be-
lleved to be a case of parental objections
to marriage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
FUSION IN WEST VIRGINIA.
The POpuIists 20 support the Demo-
cratic Electors.

Parkersburg. ". Va, Oct. 1.-THE con-
ference between the democratic and popu-
list leaders Of West Virginia, which began
here yesterday, resulted to-day in a fu-
sion on the national ticket, the populist
naming II. T. Houston of Anderson and
Col. James Barl of Weston as electors-at-
large, the democratic nominees to be
Withdrawn. The district electors are to be
democrats. No arrangement for fusion on
the state ticket has yet been agreed upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
BuIIOch County.

Statesboro, Ga, Oct. 7.-Bulloch county
will give the democratic ticket about 200
majority. 1t is impossible to get the
fun returns tonight From the returns
at hand Brannen for representative, and
Brinson for senator will be elected by 2OO
Atkinson was scratched probably fifty
times
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
FUNNY SENATOR BLAIR.

He Wants the Republicans to Capt
ure the State.
Charlotte, N c., 'Oct 7.-Henry w.
Blair of New Hampshire. spoke in the
opera house in this city tonight to 700
negroes and $50 white people He dis
cussed protection at length, and more
briefly touched on free coinage. He
warned populsts not to be swallowed by
the democrats, and urged the republicans
and populists to fuse and capture the
state He made an appeal to the repub-
leans, populists and dissatisfied demo-
Gratis to get together and suggested to
young democrats to capture and take
charge of the republican machine in
North Carolina
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
Berrien County.

Alapaha, Ca, Oct THE day passed
off very quietly here. Out of a registered
list of 285 voters only 109 cast their bal
lots, large majority preferring to stay
at home and work in their farm, to los
ing a day to vote for men they cared lit
tie to see elevated to Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
REPUBLICANS OF TEXAS.
New Workers willing to Pay $780,
600 for the States Electoral Vote.

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 1.-THE state republi
can committee is in session again behind
closed doors. Green, Huston, Ogden and
Terrell returned this morning from Fort
Worth, where they went Iastnight to con-
suit with populists and local republicans
to push the campaign in the Eighth con-
gressional district, with hopes of elect.
ing the populst, Jenkins, over the demo-
crat, Lanham. 1t is known as a fact hero
that the New York syndicate of capital
lists have notified Texas republican mama
gers that they will personally furnish
$4,000 for campaign fund, If convinced
Texas electors will vote for Mckinley in
the electoral COLLEGE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
Casino in Receivers Hands.

New York, Oct. IA receiver has been
appointed for the Harlem Casino Com
pany on the application Of the directors.
The liabilities Of the company are si0i,-
600, and assets $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
BATTLE OF rEJADA DEL NEGRO.
The Cuban Losses $50 Men ana the
spanish 121.

Havana Oct. 7.-Further news of the
battle fought at Trejada Del Negro on
Monday, between the Spanish forces un-
der Gen. Bernal and the insurgents under
Maceo, show that the rebel losses exceed
23O men. The Spanish loss was 2S killed
q wounded seriously, Is wounded slight
ly and 10 or so incapacitated from duty by
contusions The authorities say that the
total Spanish losses. including officers,
were 12l men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
VICTOR D'LEssEPs DEAD.
A Suspicion AaOat That He Commit
ted Suicide.

Paris. Oct. IN. Victor DeLesseps. son
OF the late Ferdinand DeIesseps, the world
famous engineer. promoter and diplomat,
died to-day, aged As years.
II was given out that his death was caus-
ed by an accidental fall from staircase,
but ii Is rumored It was really a case Of
suicide
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08

Cartersville, Ga, Oct. 1.-The indica-
tions are that the democrats have carried
Barlow county by a small majority, but
it is impossible to give the figures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
Turkey Demands the Right OF
search.

Constantinople, Oct. 1.-THE porte has
sent a note to the powers demanding the
right of Turkey to board foreign vessels In
Turkish waters for the purpose Of search
ing for ArmenIanS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
SCOOP or THE sEABOARD.
Control of the Packet Company In
cIudcd In the Deal.

New York. oct. 1T is announced here
that the contract for the transfer OF the
control Of the seaboard Air Line to
Messrs. Thomas and Ryan Includes also
the control OF the Baltimore Steam Packet
Company, which runs the Bay line from
Norfolk to Baltimore in connection with
the Seaboard Air Line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08

Adel, Ca, Oct. 7.-Berrien county gives
Gov. Atkinson between 600 and 100 major
ity. The county democratic ticket is elected
in full.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08

Albany, Ga, Oct. 7.-Baker county goes
to Atkinson practically without oppos-
tion. The race for representative between
S. A. johnson, DEM, and Enoch Hudson
ind. is still in doubt and will require the
official count.
Lee gives Atkinson 2SO majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
con. Trochu ncnd.

London Oct IA dispatch from Paris
TO the Central News announces the death
OF Gen. Trochu.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
Baker County.

Albany, Ga, Oct. 7-Atl1inson carries Ba-
ker with scarcely any opposition.
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Calhoun County.

Arlington, Ga. oct. 7.-Calhoun county
will give $50 majority for Atkinson, and
perhaps more for the rest Of the ticket.
The returns are meager
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
A NEW DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
w. II. white Succeeds Mr.. Lassiter
In Virginia.

Washington, oct. THE President has
appointed william II. White United States
district attorney for the Eastern district
OF virginia. in place Of Mr.. Lassiter. whose
resignation was recently requested. be-
cause Of his political activity on behalf Of
Mr.. BRYAN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08
CnmpbeII County.

Fairburn, Ga, oct. 7.-campbell county
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
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SAVANNAH, GA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER s. 1896

was gathered, and the candidate referred
to their presence in his speech. The as
semblage was very enthusiastic.
The second speech was made from a
stand at the corner of Fifth and North
streets. People were haassed in both
thoroughfares in its vicinity and consid-
cradle difficulty was experienced in get
ting Mr.. Bryan through.
On the conclusion of the second speech,
Mr.. Bryan was escorted to his train by
a cheering multitude, and at 22O o'clock
left for Hammond.
Gov Matthews said goodbye to the ma
tional candidate at Logansport.
On his journey from Logansport to
Hammond Mr.. Bryan spoke at Winimac
and Crown Point.
Chicago, Oct. Mr. Bryan finished his
Indiana campaign at Hammond this even
ing and reached Chicago shortly before 10
o'clock tonight. His stay here was short,
for in thirty minutes he was on board the
Burlington train bound for Burlington,
Ia, where he speaks tomorrow.
The Union station was jammed with peo-
pie tonight when the candidates train
arrived, but the crowd was not admitted
inside the iron fence and Mr.. Bryan es-
capped annoyance and Inconvenience from
over-crowding. In response TO cheers Mr..
Bryan showed himself for a few minutes.
but did not speak. The candidate appeared
to be in the best of health.
A vast audience, numbering between 10,
600 and 10000 greeted Mr.. Bryan at Ham
mond. He arrived there just before z
o'clock and after supper was escorted to
the scene of the meeting, big open lot.
He was received with tremendous enthu-
siasm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-08

Logansport, Ind. Oct. 1.-Two great po-
litical meetings were addressed here this
afternoon by Mr., Bryan. On the arrival
Of his special train at noon he was es-
corted by brass bands and silver clubs TO
the residence OF Judge David d. DYKE
man, where the candidate and his com
panlons were entertained at luncheon.
The first speech took place at Riverside
park. where the audience numbered about
$1,000 Near the stand from which Mr..
Bryan spoke delegation OF old soldiers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-19
Our state Convention.

The Richmond Dispatch Informs US
that the STATE Democratic Committee Will
meet at the Exchange Hotel In that city
on the 10Th instant T. fix the place ana
time of holding the next State conven-
ton OF the party. and to also fix the
basis of representation In the same. The
general custom has heretofore been to
fix the rate Of representation AT one dele
gate to every 100 Of the popular vote cast
AZ the preceding election. III this rule
be adopted this year Il VIII make the
vote in the convention as much "a Zl3.
This will not only be an ur.wiedly vote
In a deliberative body. but there are only
two or three cities in the State which can
give such number OF people
as viii be sure to attend proper accom-
mediation. One delegate, therefore, for
every 900 would be better rate OF repre-
sentation, We think. But whether that
rule be adopted or not. the people OF this
city would be glad 10 have the committee
give Lynchburg the convention. We have
not had one for many years, and though
our city Is not as big as big Richmond,
II can furnish better accommodation.
perhaps. than any OF the other cities OF
the State. Besides. Lynchburg is more
central than any other city and more
accessible by railroad from every section.
The convention by all means should
be given to the Hi City, and we hope
our Executive Committee and our people
VIII duly work for II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-19
THE PEOPLE ARE MYsTIFIED.
Great Interest and Curiosity in the
Performances of the BaIdwins.

The wonderful and peculiar feats OF H.
fusion and somnomancy practiced by Pro-
fessor and Mrs. Baldwin at the Academy
OF Music on Monday evening created
ripple OF excitement on the streets yes
terday and was general subject Of con-
versation.
There was another large audience at
the Academy of Music last evening" and
they were equally as much mystfed and
at a loss for an explanation of the feats
Of the Mahatmas as were those who at
tended the meeting of the preceding eve
ming.
Mrs, Baldwins readiness in answering
questions written upon slips OF paper and
held by the writer's Is remarkable and
supernatural. Many of the questions ask
ed, and their answers, are ludicrous,
while others are more serious and per-
sonal but all OF them are replied TO with
the greatest accuracy. Any attempts TO
deceive Mrs. Baldwin by catchy or doubt
full questions are instantly detected by
her. and the authors Of them are usually
rewarded with a severe censuring from
her. Professor Baldwin's seance in the
cabinet does not create as much excite
ment as Mrs. Baldwin's trance, owing TO
the fact that the public is familiar with
ii. Anna Eva Fay having given that
form of entertainment here before the
Baldwins.
The specialties introduced into the
course of the performance add no little
to it's attractiveness. The one act come
dies of Miss George Gardner and Edgar
Ely are enacted with finish worthy Of
mention. Sgnor Borrelli and Annette
Zelna. In musical selections. are clever, as
are also Messrs. Adams. Morgan, and
Perry, an amusing trio of fun-makers.
The engagement of the Baldwins con-
tinues through the week. and If the pub
lies interest in their sensational work
continues standing room only will greet
them before the end of the week.
paradise Alley" with Barney Pagan,
Frank willis, and many other well-known
theatrical people in the cast. will be the
next attraction at the Academy OF Music
commencing next Monday evening. with a
Tuesday matinee and evening perform
anCe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-19
CARNIVAL AT MOBILE.
A Grand success-Crowd Immense
The PGradcs Fine.

MOBILE, ALA, February ls-The car
nival has been a grand success, and the
parades OF all the mystic societies were
very fine. and pleased the immense
crowds which came to Mobile to witness
them. Yesterday Emperor Felix and staff
were given a cordial reception. This
afternoon the day societies. the knights
OF Beverly. and the Comic COWBOYS pa
raded the streets. The former took for
their subject Flowers. Fruits, and
Vegetables" which they depicted on
floats, as follows Pansi4'. tulips. daisies
pOnd-liies. sunhowers. Wild roses, straw
berries. and green peas.
The Comic Cowboys took for their
theme "a Sure Cure for the Blues an
Heart-Troubles." This was a satire on
local happenings Of the year. and was
Illustrated ON six floats.
At night the two older societies paraGei
the streets in blaze OF colored fire and
brilliant lights.
The order OF Myths took for their
subject. "F'lora's Feast" which they H.
Illustrated on six floats. as follows: when
Spring Unlocks the Flowers" "Chrysan-
themums." etc.
The infant Myst.cs presented pictures
OF STORIES We Have Read" the floats
being entitled. The Journey OF Kaoos."
Dream q Summer Night" Lost Para
disc" 1.-THE God OF the Flood" etc.
CARNIVAL AT BIRMINGHAM.
BIRMINGHAM. ALA, February IS
Birminghams first essay az Mardl-Gras
celebration was great success. The
Rex. Vulcan. was appropriate to this iron
Industrial district. and all the numerous
floats were typical OF energy and pro-
grsss.
There were many thousands of visitors
from all over Alabama. Mississippi and
Georgia. From 10 In the morning til
4 r. M. .he principal fhoroughfares OF
the city were so crowded with spectators
that they moved In one surging mass
and the approaches TO the city
were almost impossible. All local in
dustrial associations and fraternal So
cietes participated and many OF the
floats were magnificent beyond descrip-
ton.
The day was an event in the marvellous
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-19
TERRIBLE DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.
Wife shot Dend-i,aby and Grown
Son Fatally Wounded.

BROOKLYN, ~ Y, February IS
Franz Michael schwab. a German, aged
80 years. who has been separated from
his wife ana children since April last.
this morning called at the home Of the
woman. Oh ThrOop avenue. where sne
resided. with her married son, Bernard,
and. after gaining admittance 10 the
house. fred four shots from a 4i-calibre
revolver at her. Two OF the bullets took
effect in Mrs. Schwabs bo1y, killing her
almost instantly Another ball lodged
over the heart Of a nine-weeks-old baby,
and the other struck the son. Bernard,
I'm the eye Bernard and the baby VIII
probably die
After the shooting. Schwab made his
escape from the building by sliding down
the fre-oscape. He was seen by Policeman
Mullen. who placed him under arrest
and took him TO the stg.ion-house. wnere
he admitted the shooting, ana said he had
done IT because his wife refused to live
with him
Schwab. when living with his wife, often
duarrelled with her, when drunk, ahu'
finally, she left him. and went 10 hVe
with her Marie son. Schwab often
went 10 his sons house TO see his VIE
but was not allowed TO enter. THIS aitel-
noon he called at the house, and by mi
tating The voice OF a younger son gained
admittance His wife opened the door'
and Schwab opened fire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-19
THE EFFECT OF HyPS0TIsM.
A Philadelphia Car dy-Maker At
TENNIS 10 Drown Himself.

Since the advent here last month OF
DR.. John henry. the noted hypnotist'
who died in Bristol Saturday. the science
of psycho-therapy has been practiced on
innumcrable subjects by various gen.
tlemen who studied under the Professor
and In some instances success mas
crowned the efforts Of some OF the be-
ginneTs.
A striking ILLUSTRATION Of the success
which has attended some OF the expert
ments Of the novices has just come 10
light through the medium Of u most In
teresting story Of how a man was con-
trolled through the hypnotic influence
thrown around him until he almost
sacrificed his life
The hero Of the story is william
Keaney, a candy-manufacturer Of Phila-
dclphia, who reached Richmond last
Thursday night and took lodgings at the
Lexington. lie was an everyday SORT
OF young man, and but little notice was
taken of him.
TRIED TO DROWN HIMSELF.
Keaney disappeared rather mysterious
ly from the hotel and was entirely
forgotten. until Monday afternoon he
was found I'm a pond near Drewry Blun
in half-frozen condition. He was res
cueu ana taken 10 the utpol, WH'le ~
Friend, of Manchester, attended hin.
and succeeded i'm restoring him. When
able to talk Keaney told his story. He
said that shortly after his arrival in
this city he was hypnotized by some
one at the hotel and, after becoming
thoroughly under the operators control.
was told 10 go and drown himself. Such
was the influence exerted over him that
Keaney started at once TO do the bid
ding of his hypnotic master. with the
: Il that he had almost succeeded when
r>.cued and aroused from his lethargy.
WHO KEANEY is.
A telegram TO the Dispatch from
Baltimore. received last night. says
that Keaney is grandson OF Mrs.
Thomas Con. oy, of No. 636 Mulberry
street, in that city. She stated when
seen by the correspondent that kea-
ney's home was I'm Philadelphia where
he is employed IN the candy business.
He visited her home Friday last. leaving
there, as she understood, to return to
Philadelphia Keaney's mother died
when he was II years old. and up TO two
years ago he lived in Baltimore with his
grandparents.