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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-13

British gold standard in force in America,
aud more Kisses when he spoke Of Marcus
Aure.ius Hanna "Hit him again." cried
a voice in the gallery, with reference TO
AT Hanna, and laugh followed. Some
cries. seemingly of protest. followed Gov.
stone reference to Mr.. Hanna, but they
We're not marked. He found sympathy in
his audience with his reference 10 bond
issues Of the administration. Toward the
end OF his speech the audience began to
grow impatient and the spirit of the as
Semblage was shown in cries of Bryan,
Bryan
At the outset Gov Stone explained that
he was acting as proxy for Senator White
OF California, upon whom, as chairman
OF the convention, would have devolVed
the pleasing duty of formally notifying
the candidates but unforeseen circum-
stances had kept Senator White in Cali
fOrnia-
Gov. stones speech was an arraignment
as much OF the Cleveland administration
as OF the republican party and concluded
win an eloquent euiogium OF the demo-
cratic candidate and a prophecy for him
OF an administration made illustrious by
great achievements.
Then turning to Mr.. Bryan. Gov. Stone
SAID. Mt. Bryan, l esteem II q great
honor, as il is most certainly a pleasure,
TO be made the instrument OF informing
you, as ! now do, that you were nomi-
mated for the office of President of the
United states by the democratic national
convention which assembled in Chicago
IN July last. l hand you this formal no
tee OF your nomination, accompanied by
a copy Of the platform adopted by the
convention, and upon that platform have
the honor to request your acceptance Of
the nomination rendered You are the
candidate of the democratic party, but
you are more than that. you are the can
didate of all the people. without regard
to party who believe in the purposes
your election is intended to accomplish.
Ihis battle must be fought upon ground
high above the level of partisanship.
hope to see you unfurl the flag in the
name Of America and American manhood
In saying this, 1 but repeat the expressed
wish of the convention which nominated
you. DO this, and though you will not
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CUBKS FLEET INCREASED.
THE SWIFT TUG DAUNTLEss SAID
TO HAVE BEEN BOUGHT.

A Rumor That Excitcs the People OF
BrunsyvIck-The Managing Owner
Of the Boat seems to Have Hidden
HimseIf-Reasons for SupPOsing
That the Junta Has Made an In
crease Ia the Navy Of the New Re-
public.
brunswick. Ca. Aug. IA well defined
rumor became current here to-day that ne
gouauons we're pending between agents OF
tho Cuban Junta and the owners OF
Brunswlcks swift tug Dauntless TO en-
gage i'm the hltbustering trade.
AT the custom house It was admitted
that such Information had been referred
TO them. and the rumor was also virtually
confirmed az the office OF the spanish vice
consul, Rosendo Torras, although neither
officials nor employees at either Of the two
offices would give out anything very pos
tive
"A search FOR Managing Owner John f.
duBignon OF the tug Dauntless developed
the fact that he had left the city. his
whereabouts however, being stated DIFF
feronuy 10y two different parties, who
seemed to know which route he took. one
of these says Atlanta, and the otner says
Jacksonville Is his present address.
At the Office Of Coney & Parker, local
agents OF the Dauntless, the truth Of the
rumor affecting her dealings with Cuban
sympathizers was emphatically denied, II
being stated that no such idea was being
entertained. So positive, though. do indi-
cations point to a move I'm that direction in
the minds Of the authorities that vigorous
efforts have been authorized to stop an
expedition from leaving Brunswick.
The move seems probable to one on the
outside for the following reasons. 1t Is
known that q Spanish gun boat has got
the hlibustere" Laurada cofnered some
where on this coast. The revenue cutter
Boutwell, has the Three Friends bottled at
Jacksonville, and the cutter COlfax has
the Commodore under watch at Charles
ton. Several days ago j. NJ. Barrs. owner
OF the Three Friends, reached Brunswick
and stated 20 newspaper men and others
who saw him that he was here to try and
buy the Dauntless Whether these nego-
tiatons were really on or not It seems
plausible that the Cubans should reach
out for another boat when those they now
have are I'm such close quarters with the
government officials.
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GEoRGIA's AGRroULTURIsrs.
Fiftieth Anniversary of the states
school for Farmers.


Rome, Ca, Aug. 12.-The semi
session of the Georgia State Agricultural
Society convened at the court house this
morning, at 1870 O'Clock. quite a large
crowd Of members Of the society were on
hand. Every train was met by delega-
ton Of citizens extending hearty greet
ing to the visitors. and assuring them OF
Romes cordial welcome.
An hour before the opening of the ses-
sion, President j. o. Waddell arrived and
established his quarters at his rooms at
the Central hotel.
At the opening of the convention. Rev.
DR.. r. B. Headden offered the opening
prayer in a fervent and impressive man
ner. President Waddell introduced Judge
Joel Branham, who, In the absence OF
Mayor King, was invited to deliver the ad-
dress Of welcome. He said that he would
not attempt to tell the audience how to
make money farming. but would tell them
how not TO farm. He generously welcom-
ed the society. Col. j. M. Mobley Of
Hamilton responded very gracefully.
President Waddelrs address was excel
lent and brought out much applause.
Mr.. Hugh Colquitt made a ringing speech
in the afternoon. One that caused a res
olution of thanks to be voted him. His
subject was Cotton as King
Col Fannin Nestor of the society made
a talk that received close attention.
Col r. J. Redding made an exhaustive
report Of the workings Of the experiment
station, and answered innumerable ques-
tions the rest of the afternoon.
Besides the routine work Of the society
tomorrow, the delegates will be escorted
through Shorter College, the big Massa-
chusetts mills and to other points Of in
terest.
Go. Atkinson is expected to be here to-
morrow.
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other incentive 20 enthusiasm By shout
ing. Three cheers for Bryan"
Then he began in earnest His voice
was firm. but IL showed signs Of hoarse-
ness ii was plain that She physician
who attended him at Mr.. 81. Johns house
had not been able 10 bring The wonderful
voice TO tho perfect CONDITION it was In
when the Chicago speech Was made. The
strain OF the speech making Journey from
Chicago TO Pittsburg had been too great
10 allow such quick recovery OF the use
OF the vocal organs, and Ar. Bryan could
not make himself heard so distinctly as
in the coliseum. But Il was only in the
galleries in the rear Of the garden. that
everything he said could not he heard,
and after his speech had proceeded awhile
many in these points OF DISADVANTAGE be-
gan leaving until they became compara-
lively empty before the effort was conclu-
ded.
Mr. Bryan read from manuscript, but
occasionally he dropped the sheets Of pa
without looking a them.
During Mr. Bryan's speech. he was fire.
quently interrupted by cheers Of appro-
val His reference to the income tax was
loudly cheered az was also his reference
to the sale of bonds. The audience also
manifested its approval at various stages
OF his free silver argument When some
Of the more telling points IN this discussion
were reached the audience yelled with all
lis might and the speaker was compelled
to wait until order was restored. When IN
concluding, Mr.. Bryan said ne expected the
cooperation Of all present, voice cried:
You have it," and the audience again
rOared in unison.
The peroration was spoken without q
glance at the manuscript and for that rea-
son It had greater effect. The closing
words approached in eloquent feeling
some Of the telling points in the Chicago
speech, but It was obvious that he won
derful delivery was gone temporarily and
there was an unmistakable huskiness IN
Mr.. Bryan's tones.
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have been expected. But it was hot
enough and perspiring humanity brought
fans in plenty. Overheated men took OF
their coats and unloosened their. collars.
The women had prepared for the torrid-
ity by dressing in cool. light frocks. There
was little decoration in the hau. The
speakers rostrum was simply covered
with the drapery Of an American stand
ard, while the gallery spaces, Immediately
behind 1t were decorated more elaborately.
but with the same material There were
no pictures. with the exception of two pi-
gantic portraits of William J. Bryan and
Arthur Sewall, one on each side OF the
stand.
Seats on the platform Immediately in
the rear OF the rostrum had been reserved
for members Of the national committee
members Of the notification committee
and few distinguished democrats.
In the boxes surrounding the platform
were seated Mrs. Bryan, ex-Congressman
and Mrs. Bland, Senator Blackburn Of
Kentucky. Congressman Sulzer of New
York and ex-senator Walsh Of Georgia
Gen. Bond of Maryland, and many 9th
ers.
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THE DESTROYING ANGEL.
II sweeps with the TorrId Wave
over the Nation.


New York. Aug. To-day IS the eighth
day Of the present torril wave. aud as yet
there Is no indication or an Immediate
break
Early police reports show that fourteen
deaths and sixteen prOstrations from the
heut occurred after . o'clock this morn
the seven preceding days were 3-6. Yes
terday's record OF l4O deaths was the l1rg-
est but from present Indications &c may be
eQualled, II not surpassed. to-day.
Washington. Aug. 12.-The hot weather
continues. Up 10 p IN. five prostrations
and one death were reported.
Hartford Conn. Aug. 12.-Three more
deaths from heat were reported this morn
ing.
Providence, r. l.. Aug 12-slx more
deaths from heat were reported TO have
occurred during last night and this morn
ing, making total Of twenty since Sat
urday.
Boston. Aug 12.-At noon to-day the
street thermometers here registered SO
degrees and several cases OF prostratlon
were reported this morning.
Louisville. Ky, Aug. 1.-Two inches OF
rain fen In Louisville and vicinity between
? and O'Clock this morning. The
storm did not extend out in the state. The
rain is the first relief IN the hot wave of
the last sixteen days.
Louisville, Ky. Aug. 12.-The mercury
reached % degrees in Louisville yesterday.
There were three deaths and seventeen
prostratiOns.
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worthy to be trusted than those who toll
up from poverty; none less inclined to take
or touch aught which they have not hon
estly earned
II repeat his language with unquali-
fed approval, and join with him in the
warning which he added, namely: Let
them beware of surrendering political
power which they already possess, and
which power, II surrendered, win surely
be used to close the doors of advance
ment against such as they, and to fix new
disabilities and burdens upon them, till
all of their liberty shall be lost Those
who daily follow the injunction. in the
sweat of thy face shall thou eat bread,
are now, as they ever have been, the bull
wark Of law and order-the source of our
nations greatness in time Of peace, and
its surest defenders in time Of war.
But / have only read a part OF Jack
sons utterances-let me give you his con.
clusion: But when the laws undertake.
to add to those natural and just advan-
tages artificial distinctions; to make the
rich richer and the potent more powerful;
the humble members of society the farm
ers, mechanics and the day laborers who
have neither the time nor the means Of
securing like favors for themselves, have
a right to complain Of the injustice Of
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THE GOLD PARTY LAUNCHED.

New YOrlSs sound Money Men VIII
Put a Ticket in the Field.
New York, Aug l2.-The gold democracy
was informally launched into existence
into this state this morning at a meeting
In the law Office of Edwin NJ. Sheppard on
Broadway. The meeting was attended by
Mr. Sheppard, Charles S. Fairchild, for
mer Secretary Of treasury; Charles Tracey,
former congressman, Corporation Counsel
Francis Scott, Laurence II. Sexton. John
Beall. r. NJ. Windmann, secretary of the
Third party state committee, Robert c.
Monroe and District Attorney McFarlane.
IL was decided unanimous 10 support the
third party and 10 send delegates from this
state to its convention IN Indianapolis.
The general sentiment Is that the con-
ventlOn should be held In the latter part of
August. The feasibility Of putting "a fun
state ticket In the field on the third party
platform was also discussed, bur no con-
CluEion was arrived at.
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UNDER SHADOW OF THE ROPE.
4 Brutal Outrage That the Men of
MuscOgee Burn TO Avenge.


MuscOEee Burn TO Avenge.
Columbus, Ca, Aug. 12.-This morning
the city was thrown into fever heat Of
excitement by the report that white
tramp had attempted to commit a name
less outrage on the person Of little g.
year-old daughter of Mr.. George w.
Crouch, a respectable farmer living just
north Of the city
The report was soon confirmed and the
sheriff and a posse al once started out to
hunt the miscreant This afternoon a
man was arrested and carried before the
little girl and her parents, who identified
him as the right party.
A rope was put around his neck and II
seemed that there would an Immediate
lynching. A prominent citizen, who was
interested in the affair, had doubts as to
the identity of the man, and had sufficient
influence with the crowd to cause them to
postpone their action.
The man was sent to Jail this afternoon.
He denies his guilt but refuses to give
his name. There is a great deal of indig-
nation over the affair, and much talk of
lynching.
No one would feel surprised If the mat
ter finally took this course
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AN UNLUCKY DEADLOCK.
Bibb Is Blamed for Her Position Re-
garding Berner.


Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 12.-The deadlock in
the Twenty second senatorial district is
causing great uneaslness among the dem
ocratic leaders of the state
Bibbs action in persistently rejecting
Bob Berner the uncompromising choice Of
Monroe and Pike counties under the ro-
tatiOn system, will II is believed, drive
a large number of prohibitionist who have
always affiliated with the democratic par
ty out OF the organization.
Some of Berner's friends say 1t IS not
his position on the temperance question
that has aroused the opposition of the
Bibb delegation, they attribute il to the
influence of Judge Bartlett and Bob
Hodges, who fear that Bcrner II sent to
the Senate, would be in the way Of
Hodges aspirations for the Macon solic-
itorship-democrats who have come here
from various sections OF the state within
the last few days are using their inhu-
ence TO bring the Bibb delegation to an
acceptance Of Berner when the conven-
ton re-conVenes Tomorrow
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TENNEssEE's REPUBLICANS.
II. Clay Evans Now Not "A Candidate
for Governor.

Nashville, Tenn. Aug. 12.-The state re-
publican convention met here to-day.
About 1000 were in attendance. G. n.
Tillman of Nashville was nominated for
governor, II. Clay Evans having declined
TO be a candidate. A. w. Haukinsand and
j. A. Fowler were chosen as electors at
large. The St. Louis republican platform
was indorsed and the democratic admin
istration In the state was denounced. The
result of the gubernatorial contest two
years ago was condemned.
Congressman Henry r. Gibson was
temporary chairman, and II. Clay Evans
permanent chairman.
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Richard P. Bland entered the Garden at
l;O O'Clock. With him was Mrs Bland
but they came in so quietly and unosten-
tatiously that no one noticed their en-
trance. just pri r to that time the vast
audience had been growing impatient. An
emotional silvertte gave voice to his feel
ing by calling for three cheers for Brv-
an, and they were given with a will The
mem bers of the notification committee
had entered without any exciting demon
stration. Then came the national commit
tee, and with them Arthur Sewau the
vice presidential candidate who occupied
a place second only to the Nebraskan i'm
to-nights proceedings. He was resog-
nized by only few, and the vast ma
jority of the audience did not understand
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WHERE'S THE LAURADAr

Friends of "Free Cubny in Florida
Are somewhat Concerned.
Jacksonville Fla. Aug. 12-No tidings
have yet been heard Of the Laurada,
which left the Jersey coast several days
ago.
Horatlo Rubens left Fernandina again
this morning In Borden's yacht to inter-
copt the vessel
The Three Friends slipped off the ways
to-day and was boarded by the officers OF
the revenue cutter Boutwell,, but nothing
contraband was found on her.
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MEXICAN BANDITS ABROAD.

graph Wires and Take Prisoners.
Maria, Tex, Aug. 12-7sherif Knight
has just received information from
Ojiniga, opposite Presidio giving an ac-
count CT the robbery Of the mail between
Chihuahua and OJiniga, about forty
miles from Preside, by large band of
Mexican bandits and revolutionists.
The mail rider and a boy about u years
old, coming from Chihuahua, were taken
prisoners and the mail sacks burned. II
Is said the uprising was 500 strong The
governor OF Chihuahua has started 100
men in pursuit Of the bandits
The telegraph line to Chihuahua and to
Juraez have been cut and great excite
ment prevails at Ojniga.
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THE DEADLOCK BROKEN.
Bibb VIII Cast It's Vote for Berner
and All VIII he Wen.

Macon, Ca, Aug. PA called conven-
ten Of the democrats Of Bibb county met
tonight and instructed the delegation
from Blbb to the Twenty-second congress
sional district to vote for X. l.. Berner.
This insures the nomination Of MIR. Ber-
ner as the Bibb delegation. with six
votes, has deadlocked the convention at
Forsyth for two days
They opposed Berner on account Of his
prohibition views.
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CARLISLE TO JOIN CLEVELAND.
The Secretary of the Treasury
Renches New York.


New York. Aug. 12.-secrstary Of the
Treasury, John c. Carlisle. who left
Washington Saturday on the lighthouse
tender Maple, arrived at the Battery this
morning after having paid visit to El-
lis Island. He was accompanied by Her
man Stump, superintendent Of immgra-
tion.
Secretary Carlisle is to pay visit to
President Cleveland at Buzzards Bay.
and ii is believed he will take the light
house tender Mistletoe here, and start for
that place to-day.
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stroyed three buildings at 465 467 and 469
Greenwich street. proves not to be so IA
tai regarding the loss of life as was sup
posed late last night. The number Of lives
lost was three.
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GRAIN THROUGH NEW ORLEANS.
Promises OF a Large Trade in West
ern Produce Realized.

New Orleans, Aug. l2.-Prophesies as to
the proportions the grain trade Of this
city is destined to reach have not been
wild ones. The British steamer Albert,
capt. Davis, cleared to-day for Birkenhead
England. with 262, S74 bushels Of corn in
bulk and in sacks.
This is the largest shipment of grain
ever carried from this port by any vessel.
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PopnIists In the EmpIre state.

I,ockport, N r., Aug ia can was is
sued to-day for q state convention of the
people's party to nominate candidates for
state officers. The convention is 10 be held
In Syracuse, Aug. y.
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AN OUTLAWS VENGEANCE.

Bart Thrnsher Adds Another Murder
to the Score He Is Keeping.
Montgomery Ala, Aug. R.-Informa-
ton reaches the Advertiser from Blocton.
Ala, that Bart Thrasher. the noted Bibb
county outlaw and murderer has added
another 10 his list of killings, by shooting
Deputy Sheriff Bass.
Thrasher escaped from the Pratt Mines
last fall, where he had been sent for muir
der. Elisha Thrasher was killed in Feb
ruary last by officers while resisting ar
rest, and Bart Thrasher had sworn to kill
the officers engaged, and has kept his
word so far as Bass was concerned.
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FISHING FOR the POPs.
Both Democrats nnd Republicans
Wnnt the North CaroIina Vote.

Wnnt Inc NOrth NnroIinh VOC.
Raleigh, N. c., Aug. 12.-The republican
congressional committee OF this district
met to-day. and decides not to make any
nomination until II ascertains whether the
popuists will fuse with the republicans
in the state. The populists urge commit
tee to endorse w. r. Strowd. The repub-
llcans demand state fusion as the price of
the endorsement.
The populists state committee is in ses-
sion here. Senator Butler IS presiding.
He laid before 10 the democratic PROPOSE
ton for ELECTORAL fusion Their action
will be made public tomorrow. Some pop
ulists assert that the republican nominee
for governor viii withdraw and w. A.
Guthrie, populist will get the nomination
with Oliver IL. Dockery, for lieutenant
governor.
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Hnrrah for FIord.

Rome Ga, Aug. 12-Tax Receiver Fos-
ter to-day finished compiling the returns,
and Floyd shows q gain Of ssQ,2d0 over last
year.
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ANARCHY IN CRETE.
Turkey Refuses to Make the Island
Any Further COncessiOns.

Constantinople, Aug. 12.-The govern
ment Of Turkey has rejected the demands
of the Cretans and definitely refused to
make any concessions whatever to the
people Of the Island Of Crete. beyond
those extended to them by the Halepa
convention.
A state Of anarchy prevails throughout
the island and the insurrection of the
Christian inhabitants is being renewed.
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THE MORNING NEWS,
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= I III. ESTILL, President
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