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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
CoTTON's SHOW AT CHICAGO.
Preliminary Committees Appointed
to start the Ball Rolling.


Chicago. Feb 25.-Preliminary commit
tees were appointed yesterday by Mayor
Swift to set in motion the wheels Of the
Chicago Southern States Exposition.
The meeting was called to order at the
Union League Club by William A. Giles.
E. f. Lawrence was made permanent
chairman, and w. A. Alexander vice
chairman.
committee on organization, consist
ing of the following. was appointed by
the chair: r.. +. Lawrence, E. +. Walker
and A. Il. Seeberger.
to the extent of 100000, to be subscribed
for by the general public in small
amounts were made, and an executive
committee of seventeen was appointed by
organization, appoint committees, arrange
for the Incorporation and arrange for
permanent organization. The following
were appointed E. +. Lawrence, chair
Malcolm Mcneil, secretary; Harlow N.
Higginbo than, +. w. Peck, w, A. Giles,
Adolph Nathan, d. K. Hill, William II.
Harper, A. H. Reyelt ". X; Aekerman'
hacker, c. II. Wacker, II. j. Mcfarland,
c. w. Hilliard.
1t is generally conceded by those who
are in a position to know that Horace
Tucker, of worlds fair fame, will be the
superintendent of the exposition. 1t W II
REQUIRE at least fourteen days to get the
company incorporated. meeting Will
be called tonight to elect board or d.
rectors and the stock will be issued. It
will probably be issued in amounts OF $40
and upwards but no single firm can sub
scribe for more than $1,000. This resiric-
ton is placed on the sale OF the stock to
prevent a monopoly and 1t is thought that
the exhibition will prove TO be paying
investment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
MISS FLAGLER CONVICTED.
She Pays a Fine of $500 and Serves
Three Hours in Jail.

Three Hours in Jail.
Washington, Feb. 25.-AIiss Elizabeth
NJ. Flagler, daughter of Gen. d. w. Flag
Ter, chief OF ordnance, United States
army, pleaded guilty to involuntary man
slaughter in the criminal court of the Dis
trict of Columbia to-day and was sent
enced to pay a fine of $500 and serve three
hours Imprisonment in the district Jail.
On Aug. 2 last Miss Flagler, who was in
charge of her fathers suburban residence,
fired a small revolver at a small colored
boy named Ernest Green, who she thought
was stealing fruit from her fathers
grounds. Miss Flagler has always con-
tended that her intention was to fire in the
air, simply to frighten the boy. The mo-
ment she discovered she had wounded the
boy she took him into the house, but he
died before a physician could be secured.
The young lady at once drove to police
headquarters, where she surrendered. Be
ing release ON bail. she left the city suf-
fering from extreme nervous prostration,
but returned TO plead to the indictment
found by the grand jury.
After sentence had been passed to-day
Miss Flagler accompanied by her father
and other friends, went to the marshal
Office and waited a few minutes until the
commitment papers were made out THESE
formalities being concluded, Gen. FlagleT
paid the fine to the marshal, and Miss
Flagler, in charge of a bailiff, and accom-
panied by her aunt, drove to the Jail in her
fathers private carriage, followed by Gen.
Flagler. At 1890 o'clock the warden noti-
fed her that her term of Imprisonment
having expired she was at liberty to go her
way. She was shortly afterwards re-
moved by her friends
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
ROBBERS KILL A CASHIER.
A Running Fight Follows a Fatal
Raid on a Bank.


Raid on a Bank.
Wichita Falls, Tex, Feb. 25.-Two rob-
bers entered the City National Bank of
this city this afternoon at 2:45 O'Clock, and
demanded the money of Cashier Frank
Dorsey, who resisted them. Shooting be-
gan, resulting in the death of Cashier
Dorsey and the wounding of Bookkeeper
p. p Langford. Langford's injuries are
not serious being slight flesh wounds.
the robbers secured only q few hundred
dollars IN silver. They then mounted their
hqrses and made a run for their lives.
By TINS time, many of the citizens had
armed themselves and a battle took place
one OF the robbers horses was shot from
under him and it is believed the robber
was wounded. He mounted behind his
partner and about a mile from town met
a FARMER in buggy. They took his horses
and started for the hills. In the meantime
the citizens had secured horses and a last
reports We're within a quarter of mile
OF the robbers with good prospects of
oVertaking them. Capt. Mcdonald and his
rangers came in at o'clock and took the
iran at once. 1t is expected that a hang
ing Will take place if the robbers are
caught. A reward of $1,000 is offered by
me Panhandle and City National Banks
Tor their capture, dead or alive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
ALADAMA's REPUBLICANS.
Most of the Delegates to st. Louis
Apt to BE for Mckinley.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 25.-William
Vaughan, leading republican of Ala
bama, and a candidate for chairman of
the state republican executive committee,
to-day said that twenty counties out of
sixty-six in the state have held conven-
tons and have selected their delegates to
the state convention, which will be held IN
Montgomery on April q. In these twenty
counties Mckinley followers We're chosen, !,
except a few Reed men. Vaughan is a
sJrong follower of William Mckinley of
ONO, and states that out of the delegates
70 the st. Louis convention from Alabama,
- or - of them will go instructed for Nc
hnley. Chairman r. A. Mosey of the ex-
TCullVe committee, an ardent worker for
reed, claims that the South Alabama
counties will send Reed delegations to the
state convention and thereby send delega-
ions TO the st. Louis convention unin-
structed, but in favor of Reed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
DEMOcRAcY's STAR RISING.
Organization of the Congressional
Campaign Committee.

Washington, Feb. 25.-"We have
touched bottom and are now on rising
ground" is the cheerful sentiment ex-
pressed by the national democratic con-
gressiOnal committee, which is now COM
pleting its organization for the campaign.
Representative McRae of Arkansas pre-
sided over the caucus. number of va
cancies were filled and a special commit
tee of five, of which Mr.. HuchesOn OF
Texas Is chairman, was appointed TO NIL
the remaining vacancies in the states and
territories, which have no representative
in the House. The other members of this
committee are Senator Mitchell of Wis
consin and Representatives Wheeler or
Alabama, Maddox of Georgia and DOCK
cry of Missouri. The following is the per-
sonnel Of the committee by states, as far
as has been completed: Joseph Wheeler,
James G. Mcguire, California; James F.
Pigott, Connecticut; 5. NJ. Sparkman,
Florida; John w. Maddox, Georgia; tfnis
p. Downing, Illinois: Albert $. Berry
w. Rusk, Maryland; John +. Fitzgerald,
Massachusetts; o. M. Hall. Minnesota;
John G. Kyle, Mississippi; a. NJ. Dock
York; F. e. woodward, North Carolina;
w. n. Roach, North Dakota; Ferd G.
Layton, Ohio; G. J. Erdman, Pennsyl-
Benton Mcmillan, Tennessee; G. X. Bell,
Texas; William A. Jones, Virginia
The special committee will select the
remaining members through cOrrespon-
denCe with the state and national COM
mitteemen and democratic eX-members
of the several states that now have a
solid republican delegation in congress.
The committee will report upon the better
method of collecting funds for the autumn
campaign.
The committee elected Senator Faulk-
ner of West Virginia permanent chair
man and Lawrence Gardiner of this cfty
permanent secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
WANT BLACKBURN TO RETIRE.
The Sound Money Democrats Hold a
Conference.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 25.-The sound
money democrats held a conference in a
room at the Capitol hotel tonight, and
discussed the matter of deserving Sena-
tor Blackburn and giving their support
to a sound money democrat, whom they
hope to elect. 1t is said they will support
Willis Reeves of Todd county, and hope
to secure the vote of Senator Petrie, rep,
of Todd county. 1t is further said that
they. will present petition to Senator
Blackburn, asking him to instruct his
forces to cast their solid vote for Judge
Reeves or some other sound money demo-
crat, and hold out the inducement that
this action on his part would solidify the
boilers for him in case they fail in an
election.
The republicans held a well attended
caucus tonight DIR. Hunter was present
and encouraged his supporters to stand
firm in the faith. 1t is said an agreement
was reaffirmed to vote for unseating when
the contest cases come before the House.
DIR. Hunter paid Gov. Bradley a visit to-
night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
GOLD AT HIGH WATER MARK.
The Reserve at the Close of business
s123,113,97s.

Washington, Feb 25.-The treasury gold
reserve stood at the close of business to-
day at $123, ,113, ,97S. The withdrawals for
the day were $4sO,40O.
Bonds to the amount of So ESQ, $50 of the
new issue, have been delivered, of which
s43 416, $50 were coupons, and 81. 237. 400 reg
istered OF the SILL 10000 the new bonds
sold for, S91, $50, ,706 have been paid in and
all but three millions, or about 80 per cent.
of that amount has now been taken up'i
in the treasury cash. Since Jan g. the date
upon which Secretary Carlisle Invited bids
for bonds there have been withdrayyn
from the treasury Ss2,4ls, s96 OF gold, Of
which 1921, l33 was withdrawn for export,
and So 989, ,263 for domestic use.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
DEMOCRATS OF MICHIGAN.
The State Convention to Be Held at
Detroit ON April 20.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 25.-The democratic
state central committee met here
this afternoon and selected De-
troit as the place for holding
the state convention to elect delegates-at-
large to the national convention at Chica-
go. The date of the convention will be
April 29 The indications are that there
will be a bitter fight for the delegates be-
tween the gold and silver men. The con-
tral committee.
On the evening preceding the conven-
ton there will be a monster mass meet
ing to commemorate the birthday of Pres
ident Monroe, in which some democrats
of national prominence will be asked to
participate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
A BLAZE AT RICHMOND.
The Grace Street baptist Church
Burned.

Ricmond, Va, Feb. 25.-The Grace Street
Baptist church, the largest church build
ing in the city, and which was completed
about two years ago at a cost of s65. 600
was totally destroyed by fire this after
noon, the fire originating from a defec-
tive hue. There was $4,000 insurance on
the building. Rev. DR.. William E. Hatch
er is the pastor. The flames comumnicat-
ed to the Richmond Female Seminary To-
Gated directly across the street, and that
building was damaged to the extent OF
5000.
Flying brands set fire to the roofs of
half dozen houses in the southern pOr-
suffered materially. Only the direction of
the wind prevented the burning of some
of the most valuable business property on
Broad street, the chief retail street of the
city. Great excitement prevailed during
the progress Of the fire.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
TOURIST RATES FOR SAVANNAH.
Capt. Purse still Confident That
They VIII BE secured.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 25.-Capt. d. G. Purse,
who arrived in Atlanta to-day from New
York, where he went last week to make
an argument before the rate committee
of the Southern States Passenger Asso-
ciation in favor of tourist stop-over rates
for Savannah said that he felt confident,
from the reception he received at the
hands of the committee, that Savannah's
request would be granted. Most of the
rate" he said has disappeared, and l
feel justified in authorizing you to say
through the Morning News that the
chances are all in our favor now. There
is no reason why Savannah should not
have tourist rates, in fact there Is every
reason that she should and the rate COM
mittee has about come to that conclu-
sion"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
MIR. NYE LAID IN HIS GRAVE.
The Dead HumOrist Buried Beside
His Child.

Fletcher, N. c., Feb. 25.-Nearly 300 peo-
pie crowded Calvary Episcopal church to
pay their last tribute of respect to Edgar
w. Nye. The altar and chanceI were
draped with evergreens, the work of neigh
bors. The services were conducted by
Rev. H. H. Phelps, assisted by Rev. Thorn
as Wetmore. The pail bearers were DIR.
w. D. Hilliard. T.. 7. McKissick, Oliver
Rutledge, DR.. G. w. Fletcher, r. 81 Blake
and w. E. Breese. The casket was loaded
with flowers and the sides of the grave
were lined with eyergreens. The grave is
beneath large white pine and beside that
of Mr.. Nye's child. Mr. Mitchell. the broth
er-in-law of Mrs. Nye, arrived last night
from Chicago. Mrs. Nye was not able to
attend the funeral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
WAR on THE BUCKET SHOPS.
Chicago Broker Expelled From
the hoard of Trade.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-H. A. Green, a
wealthy broker. who has been operating
on the Chicago Board of Trade for several
years, was expelled by the board of di-
rectors of that institution to-day for vio-
lation of the code against "bucket-shop''
dealings
ST. Louis. Mo-, Feb. 25--An the private
wires on the floor of the Merchants ex-
change were removed this morning. The
bucket-ship business had grown to such
proportions as to make heavy inroads on
legitimate pit trading. The business goes
on, however, as an army of messenger
boys make close connection with the floor
and the bucket shops
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
A WAR RUMOR FROM PARA.
Fighting Between French and Bra
ziIians Reported at Mapa.

Paris, Feb. 25.-The Politique Coloniale
publishes a telegram addressed to NJ.
Etienne, member of the Chamber of Dep
uties for Algeria, purporting to have come
from NJ. Coubreau, the French consul at
Para. The dispatch says that conflicts
have taken place between the French and
the Brazilians in the disputed territory
and that the French have destroyed half
of the town Of Mapa, losing in the con-
fict a hundred men Killed and wounded
The Politique Coloniale expresses doubt
as to the genuineness of the telegram.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
TRAIN HANDS ON A STRIKE.
The Freight Crews on the Alabama
Road Demand Fewer Hours.

Florence, Ala, Feb. 25.-AI freight bus
mess on the Alabama railroad is tied up,
the men having gone on a strike at mid
night The men demanded fewer hours,
claiming the company required them to
days work.
At Sheffield everything is tied up ex-
cept passenger trains and the strike is
general all along the line to Jasper.
II the strike lasts many days the Shelf
field furnaces will be compelled to shut
down, as the bulk of their supplies comes
over that road. Sam Hunt, general man
ager of the road, is expected here tonight
from ROston
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
CARLISLE IN CONFERENCE.
Business Prospects Discussed with
Prominent New Workers.

Prominent New Workers.
New York, Feb. 25.-Secretary Carlisle
had a conference to-day with number
of merchants and bankers at the Uptown
Club, corner of Eighteenth street and
Fifth avenue. The meeting was private,
and took the guise of a social lunch
Among those present were Assistant
Treasurer Conrad N Jordan, Collector of
the Port Kilbreth, President Rogers of the
Bank of the Metropolis, John Sloane, the
carpet man; James Constable of Arnold
Constable & Col f. B. Thurber, James
McCreery and others.
The secratary wanted to learn from the
merchants their opinions as to the pros
pect for business all over the country
as well as the general present condition
of trade as they found it.
He discussed sub-treasury finances with
Mr.. Jordan. The conference lasted one
hour and a half. 1t is understood thar
Mr.. Carlisle was quite satisfied with the
information he obtained from the business
men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
REFORM PRESS ASSOCIATION.
A POpuIist Central News Bureau to
BE Established at st. Louis.

Dallas, Tex, Feb 25-The national re-
form press association adjourned yester-
day and the delegates will depart for an
excursion tour of Texas to-day. Nash
vile, Tenn, was indorsed by the associa-
tion for the next annual meeting in May,
1897, but the selection Of a place was left
with the executive committee.
The Tennessee centennial celebration at
Nashville, the Southern States Exposition
at Chicago and the Texas semi centennial
at Dallas were also indorsed
1t was voted to establish in st. Louis a
populist central news bureau after the
style of the press associations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
COL. oOIT's CASE.
indictments TO BE Quashed Unless a
County Guafantees the Costs.

Columbus, o., Feb. 25.-There was in
troduced in the Senate to-day and prompt
" adopted joint resolution authorizing
the attorney general to noble prosequi the
remaining indictments against Col. A. 3.
Colt. in Fayette county. unless the peo-
pie of that county deposit a $4,000 indem-
nifty bond with the state treasurer to se-
cure the state from costs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
ALL UNDER ONE FLAG.
Objection Made to Carrying the
Stars and Bars in Parade.

Kansas City. Mo-. Feb. 25.-Gen. ]. o.
Shelby, United States marshal of this
city, opposes the parade of the ex-confed-
crates in gray uniforms with the stars
and bars and the Grand Army of the Re
public in the national uniform in New
York city on July next, for the patri-
otic reason that there is but one flag in
the United States, and that is the stars
and stripes. The colors of the confed-
eracy, he holds, were burned at Appomat-
tox.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
SALE OF THE PORT ROYAL ROAD.
Judge sfmOntOn Files an Order Of
Conformation.

Charleston, S. c., Feb. 25.-In the United
States circuit court here to-day Judge ST.
monton filed an order confirming the sale
Of the Port Royal and Western Carolina
road to Samuel Thomas and Thomas f.
Ryan These gentlemen have filed with
the court affidavits TO the effect that they
have resigned their official connection with
the Southern Railway Company and that
they have disposed of all the Southern
Railway Securities which they held.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
Miss Barton Handicapped by Edito-
rfaIs.

Constantinople, Feb. 25.-The action Of
the American press in coupling the Red
Cross Society with their denunciation of
the sultan is making Miss Clara Bartons
work difficult and perhaps impossible.
This is the general opinion here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
A RIOT FEARED IN KENTUCKY.
One of LexingtOn's Military COmpa-
nies Apt to Go to Newport.

Lexington, KY, Feb. 25.-Capt Long
mire. Company E. state guard, located
here, has received 5000 rounds of ammuni-
ton and expects to receive orders from
Gov. Bradley to take his company and
Gatling gun to Newport Thursday to pro-
tect Jackson and Watling.
Capt. Longmire had his company at the
armory last night where the members
We're drilled and instructed as to what
their duties would be should they be called
to NaWnnrf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
CLOTHING TRADE CONFLICTS.
The Garment Workers of Baltimore
Apt TO Strike.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 25.-A general sus-
pension Of the clothing trade Of this city
Is threatened, and tonight the indica-
tions are that In few days the 5000 or
ganized garment workers will stop work,
throwing out Of employment probably as
many more persons engaged in the sub
sidiary branches Of the industry.
A few days ago 500 employees Of Schloss
Bros, clothing manufacturers, struck be-
cause their employers, whom they claim
reduced their wages some months ago
with the understanding that they Would
be restored when the state of business
justified 1t, refused to increase the scale.
A committee of the Federation of Labor
representing the strikers, waited upon
the Messrs Schloss to-day but were de-
MED conference. Mr.. Schloss said that
the Manufacturers Association had de-
cided that its members would not treat
with organized labor, but that the ern-
ployes must come to them Individually.
The report Of the committee caused
tonight of the garment workers in HarlI-
gar1 hall. Charles II. Reichers, president
OF the national body of garment workers
arrived from New York early in the even
ing and addressed the gathering. Mr.
Reichers will endeavSr to have a confer
ence with the Messrs. Schloss Tomorrow.
and IL possible present the claim of the
workers before the Manufacturers Assoc
citation. Should Mr.. Schloss and the man
ufacturers refuse to grant an interview
that general strike will be ordered at
the meeting that is called for tomorrow
night.
Cincinnati, o., Feb. pa strike was in
augurated this afternoon at a meeting of
the clothing cutters. The following was
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The clothing manufacturers of
Cincinnati, at meeting, passed resolu-
tions declaring a lockout of the cutters
and trimmers on and after Thursday. FEB.
r. 1896, unless said cutters and trfmmers
would sacrifice their rights to organize
fore, be IL
Resolved, That we. the clothing cutters
and trimmers, do denounee the stand take
en- by the said manufacturers association
and we hereby declare our determination
TO rebel against such conditions and to
cease work until the differences are adj
tusted to the satisfaction of all parties
concerned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
southern hallway Earnings.

New York, Feb. 25.-rhe Southern rail-
way for January reports gross earnings
Of 81 G36, $780, an increase of SI2e $50, and for
seven months. gross earnings Of 81, ,956, ,45z,
an increase Of $813,770.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
ENGLAND's CLAIM IN VENEZUELA
Sir Frederick POIIOck's Report Laid
Before Parliament.

London, Feb. 25.-The Westminster Ga
zette says that a dummy copy of the Brit
ish case in the Venezuelan dispute pre-
pared by Sir Frederick Pollock, professor
of Jurisprudence at Oxford University,
will be laid upon the table of the House
of Commons to-day, but that the document
will not be issued until next week, as
its revision will occupy some days. The
Gazette says that Sir Frederick Pollock's
manuscript does not attach any import
ance to the retention of the Schomburck
line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
COST OF DEFENoEs ON THE COAST.
The Bill to Be Reported by the Conn
mittee to Carry SSO,OOO,OOO.

mittee to Carry $SO,OOO,OOO.
Washington, Feb. 25.-Mr. Squire, rep,
of Washington, from the committee on
finance, reported back to the Senate with
amendments to-day, his bill for fortifca-
tons and other seacoast defences, and it
was placed in the calendar. The total of
the appropriation carried by the bill is
Sa0O0Q O00-$10 600, 900 to be available for the
remainder of the current and the whole
OF the next fiscal year, and thereafter $40,
UOVJO per year for each of the next
seven wears
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
COST OF THE POSTAL SERVICE.
The Appropriation Bill as Reported
to Carry S9I, ,565,413.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The postofice ap-
lropriation bill for the coming fiscal year,
as agreed TO by the House postoffice com
hlttee, and as it will be presented to the
house, carries an appropriation of S91. $685.
~ being s., ,252, ,452 less than the estimates
ttLAu Y 5l9, 445 over the amount carried by
'Ns oili of the current fiscal year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-26
AnneIie Rives III

richmond, Va. Feb. 25.-A telegram re-
TS.Ned late tonight says the Princess
tzkoi had severe attack Of neu-
4aigla, but is better.