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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
PREsBYTERIAN FUND.
Moderator WIthrOw's Sermon Causes
Sensation.


Saratoga, N. Y, May A-Moderator
WIthrow's sermon created positive SEN
sation among the commissioners. Moder-
ators' sermons In the past years, espe-
ciaIlv since the Briggs trouble have been
characterized by earnest and eloquent ap-
peals to the commissioners to stand up in
defense of the truth Of the scriptures and
the standards at any cost. Moderator
WithroWs sermon was characterized as
a veritable plea for peace and work, which,
following upon the cOnciliatory sermon
of Moderator Booth seems to mark
new era IN the Presbyterian quarrel. DR..
WithrOW preached upon the subject Of
love being stronger than violence in the
advancement Of Christs kingdom. He
made a strong plea for peace in the
church. He compared the spirit Of vio-
lence and the spirit of love as exemplihed
in the ministry Of Christ He called TO
mind the fact that at the time Of the re-
union of the old school and the new
school branches, the assembly asked the
church to raise memorial fund OF 5000
900. The church responded by raising
nearly S7O00,000 Last year the assembly
asked for $l,000,O00 to commemorate the
tWenty-dfth anniversary of this reunion.
The subscription did not amount 70 one
half Of the sum asked. Ihe preacher at
tributed it to the position which the
church had taken against those who had
attacked its standards. He said that the
spirit of the church should be not that
Of the "lion of the tribe of Judah" but
that Of the lamb of Cod" The speaker
closed by saying: I'VE cannot shake men
out Of wrong ways, whether they are
outside Of our membership or within both
membership and ministry can we?'
Rev Dr. William II. Hubbard a member
Of the million dollar fund committee, took
exception 10 the main point in the moder-
ator's sermon. He said: "Dr. Withrow
should have known that in just COM
parison Of the efforts Of the memorial fund
committee of 1871 and 1895 the results of
our work appear much more favorably
than he presented. The sum of $1,000 900
given by him was not raised in cash. far
from that. Whatever was given to build
a church, endow a college, to pay a debt
on a churcn repair a parsonage or to re-
furnish an auditorium, even to repairing
a horse shed, was reported and the sum
added 70 the fund, although the money
reported never reached the committed.
Now, to compare on a cash basis the me-
mortal fund of 1871 in cash actually paid In.
up to the time the committee completed
its labors, amounted to sll4,570 We have
already received In actual cash 1850 O0O,
and many churches have not yet reported.
The committee of 1871 paid into the boards
about 800 go. We have already paid about
1900, 900. Had we opened our books to such
contributions as were recorded by the 1871
committee we could easily have shown
much larger sum received"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
SILVER AHEAD IN OHIO.
The Democratic Convention Apt to
Go Against Gold.

Columbus, O., May A.-So far but four
Ohio congressional districts have selected
their delegates to the national democratic
convention. In two of these the free sill
yer democrats have carried the day and
selected free silver men as delegates. In
this district the gold democrats won in
the primaries. but it is understood that
one silver and one gold delegate viii be
selected in the convention. In the county
conventions to choose state delegates,
many of which have now been held, the
free silver democrats have generally held
their own, and as a result it is almost
foregone conclusion that the democrats
of Ohio, will in their state convention, de-
clare for free silver Ii is reported here
that Senator Brice, who some time ago an
nouced his intention of coming into the
state to make a fight against the free
coinage of silver, now sees the futility of
1t and will make no opposition to it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
wEYLER N THE MUD.
His Cruiser Grounds and lie Re-
turns 10 Havana.

Havana. May 24.-Capt. Gen. Weyler.
who with the vice governor general, Mar
quis de Ahumada, and the chief Of staff,
Gen. Ohaudo. left here on Friday for Ma
riel and Bahia HOndo on a tour of in
spection, returned to-day on the gunboat
Alerta. The cruiser Marquis de La Ensen-
ada, on which they sailed from Havana,
grounded when attempting 10 leave the
port of Cabanas.
Gen. Molina reports an engagement with
rebels under Bermudez and other leaders
at Gucanar, near Consolation. The rebels
were driven from their positions, leaving
twelve dead on the field and carrying
other dead with them. The troops lost
twelve wounded, including Col. Gelabert,
whose wounds are serious.
Madrid, May PA dispatch to the I'm
parcial from Havana says that the cruiser
Ensenada, which left Havana yesterday
with Captain General Weyler and his
stan on board, their intention being TO
make a brief inspection of the troops
and defenses on the northwest coast
stranded in the afternoon al Cabanas, a
short distance TO the westward of Ha-
Vana. Tugs were sent to her assistance
Gen. Weyler and his STAFF We're trans
ferred to another vessel The damage 10
the cruiser IS not serious.
Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo has
announced that the United States govern
ment has not formally protested against
the decree of Gen. ,Weyler, fOrbidding the
export of tobacco from Cuba, but has M
Quired as to Spains intentions regarding
existing contracts. These contracts, The
prime minister adds will be respected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
A WHOLE FAMILY MURDERED.
Father, Mother and Son Found Dead
in Their Home.

Ava, Mo-, May 2.-The whole Sawyer
family, consisting Of father, mother and
grown up son, were found murdered in
their home, one mile east Of this place,
yesterday. Ernest e. Sawyer, the son,
had stab wounds in the throat and right
breast, and had his jaws broken and his
face beaten to a jelly. He has been muir
dered in the barn and the body dragged
to the house. The skulls of both the
father and mother were crushed The
three bodies We're found piled together
under a bed and covered with a blanket
The object Of the crime appears to have
been robbery. The Sawyers came here
from Linn county Iowa, last November
A young man who was seen in company
with young Sawyer on Wednesday even
ing is missing. He is suspected of the
able
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
MAIL MATTER BURNED.
Peculiar Proceedings at the Cripple
Creek PostOmee.

Cripple Creek. Col, May 24-Wagon load
after wagon load Of mail matter was taken
from the Cripple Greek postoffice yester-
day afternoon to the city dump where an
attempt was made by the postmaster's as
sistants to burn It. Many citizens went
out to the dump and saved some Of their
mail. In nearly every instance the mail
thrown away was plainly addressed, the
box number appearing in full view. Mail
was there for some of the most prominent
citizens of the camp. When Postmaster
Rose was called upon for an explanation
he said the burning was done on the au-
thority of the postoftice inspector and ac-
knoWledged that some mail was destroyed
which ought not to have been. An official
investigation viii be made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
AN ENDOWMENT FOR WESLEYAN.
An Effort to Induce 100 Men to Give
81 900 Each.

Macon, Ca. May 24.--At the Mulberry
Street Methodist church tonight DR.. w.
A. Gambler of Emory College raised by
subscription $1,000 for the endowment Of
Wesleyan Female College Rev. J. II.
Scruggs agreed to be one of 100 men to
give $1,000 each endowment to the col
lege within five years. Col. Isaac Har-
deman Of Macon agreed to be another.
The offer is open.
Rev j. Fl. Scruggs Of Savannah
preached an able commencement sermon
for Wesleyan Female College to-day The
commencement VIII be one of the most
graduate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
Drowned in the Ogeechee.

oliver, Ga, May 24.-Mr. r. II. Brewer
and a negro named Frank Form went fish
ing yesterday in the Ogeechee river, and
while attempting to cross the river in a
small boat the boat sank and the negro
was drowned. Mr. Brewer made a narrow
escape. The body of the drowned man
was found twenty-four hours later be-
river.
The truck farms are suffering very
much from the drougGt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
r,rirrs County,s Train WrecIsers.

Macon. Ca, May 24-Warren Girls well
was brought TO Macon from Hawkinsville,
and he and Tom Shaw will be taken to
Teffersonville for trial tomorrow morn
ing. A large number Of Maconites Will ar
tend the trial. Capt J. Fl. Martin Of
Hawkfnsvil1e,, attorney for the prosecu-
lion. saws there can be no doubt about .he
truth Of Criswelrs confession and that the
men are sure to be convicted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
wIS1AN GETTING on MS FEET.
He Bids in the Staten Island EIec-
tric Railway for $4,000.

New York, May 24-Erastus Wiman, in
the name of his son, Henry Dun Wiman,
yesterday, at St. George, purchased at
foreclosure sale the property Of the Elec-
trio Power Company of Staten Island for
S11O, 900. The company originally absorbed
from Mr.. Wiman 100000, and, according
to the report of the receiver, Albert b.
Boardman, has continuously for the past
three years earned fun interest on that
amount. Against the property there are
Boston banks. who, through their attor-
ney, Col. Austin =. Fletcher, are cooper
ating with Mr.. Wiman in a reorganization
of the company, in the expectation that
their claims NAV be pad in full.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
SOUND MONEY MEN OF ILLINOIS.
They Will Send COntesting Dele
CATIONS to Chicago.

Chicago, May 4.-At representa- tive
meeting of the sound money men of Illi-
nois held at the Palmer house yesterday
afternoon it was decided that new dem
ocratic party organization in Illinois
should be inaugurated. The main object
of the new party will be to defeat the sill
yer men and to that end they will ignore
the present county and state committees
and will not take part in the primaries
called for tomorrow. They viii also hold
a state convention of their own, at which
a delegation to the national convention
will be chosen. This delegation will be
pledged to the single gold standard idea.
Another meeting will be, held next Thurs
day and a complete line of action will be
outlined.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
-FOUR BURNED TO DEATH.
The Explosion of Gasoline stove
Caused the Fire.

The Explosion of IA Gasoline stove
Caused the Fire.
Chicago, May 4.-Four people were burn
ed to death and one injured for life by
a fire, which occurred this morning at 14S
Townsend street. At that number lived
Otto Malm, a carpenter, with his wife and
three children. AT s o'clock in the morn
ing Mrs Malm was preparing breakfast
on gasoline stove, when the stove eX-
ploded and set fire to the building. The
structure was of wood, and the family
were all on the second floor in bed, except
Mrs Malm The fire spread rapidly, and
cries of agony from the burning people
We're the first warning that outsiders had
of the fire. Before the dre department re-
sponded to an alarm, otto Malm, the
father, was burned 10 death. The chill
dran, otto, aged s, Allen, 3, Hylia, 6,
We're taken out alive, but We're badly
burned and died later Mrs. Malm will
Recover
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
AnrreIIInr nnrned.

Thomasville, Ca, May 24-About day.
light this morning a vacant dwelling in
this city owned by the Beebee estate, of
Massachusetts, was destroyed by fire. The
house, which was fully furnished was
worth about 5000. The fire was evidently
incendiarV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
A LEGISLATOR SHOT.
He Had QuarreIed with Neighbor
About Hogs.

Nashville Tenn, May 24-News reached
here to-day of a serious shooting affray
near Petersburg, in Lincoln county, Sat
urday afternoon, in which Hon. N. S.
B. Rives, ex-member Of the legislature
and democratic nominee for reelection,
was probably fatally wounded by James
Buntiy. The two men live on adjoining
farms. and the trouble arose over some
hogs Of Buntly's breaking into the wheat
field of Rives and destroying a part of
fine crop Rives began the firing and
had shot at Buntly twice before ne fired
Buntly only fired one shot, which took
effect in the abdomen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
A TORNADO IN KANSAS.
The village of lie FOntaine Almost
Destroyed.

Neodesha, Kan, May PA tornado
passed through the western part of this
county early yesterday morning. LaFon-
taine, a village of 200 souls, was almost
destroyed. TWO business houses, the Ms
souri, Pacific depot and the Christian
church were wrecked, and almost every
house in the village was damaged. A
score of farm houses, north, east and
west were destroyed. Aaron Edwards, a
farmer, was fatally injured, and many
others were severely hurt. The aggregate
loss on buildings and property is S25 600.
Hail and rain accompanied the wind and
destroyed every vestige Of vegetation The
damage to crops is incalculable. The area
of the damaged district is about 75 square
miles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25

Jacksonville, Fla, May 24--The Clyde
liner Comanche, from Jacksonville to
New York, which stuck in the mud in the
ST. Johns river, twelve miles below this
city last night, hoated at high tide to-day
and proceeded to New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL.
Its Dean Appeals to Americans for
Funds to Help ResOre 1t.

New York, May 24.-The Rev. Alexan-
1er MackayISmlth, d. D., formerly arch
deacon of New York and now rector Of
o. johns church at Washington, D. c.,
mas sent to prominent churchmen in this
NY an appeal from the Very Rev. L. w.
-fdt, ID. D.. dean of Canterbury Cathe-
t-- England, in which contributions are
~shsd from America for a fund for the
-r-fs-oFauon of certain portions of the ia
str iS cathedral fast going 10 ruin by rea-
@oI u their great age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
CAPT. w. E. sToNEY DEAD.
He Was Ex-COntrOlIer General OF
south CarOIina.

AN ~ as IA-COM -
south Carolina.
Charleston, s. c., May 4.-Capt w. E.
stoney ex-controller of South Carolina,
died from the effects of a stroke of paraly-
sis at his home in this city at o'clock
tonight. Capt. Stoney was gallant con-
Tolerate soldier, serving in the field
throughout the late war He was elected
controller general in 1882, and served in
lhat office for six years. He subsequent
ly became the auditor of the South Car
oliua Railroad Company He was still in
l4e service of that road at the time Of
MS death. He was one of the most hihh-
y esteemed citizens of Charleston, and
ms death. He was one of the most highly
throughout the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
Macon's sound Money Men.

Macon, Ga, May 24-The sound money
men are hopeful of getting Hoke Smith
or Secretary Carlisle to address the Bibb
county democrats on the money question
this week. The fight is red hot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
Gen. John EchoIs Dead.

Memphis. Tenn. May PA dispatch
from Staunton, Va, announces the death
there at 7:l5 tonight of Gen. John Ech-
OILS, receiver and general manager Of
the Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern
railroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
Fonr ConnfIcs fnr siIrer.

Chicago, May 2L-Democratic county
conventions were held yesterday in St
Clair, Warren and Perry counties, all Of
which declared for free silver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25

Macon. Ca, May 24.-Dr. W. L. Ryder
will be taken 20 Talbotton tomorrow to
be tried for the murder OF Miss Emma
owen,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-25
Free silver in Indiana.

indianapolis, Ind, May 4.-The demo-
Gratis of Montgomery. Madison, Posey and
Rush counties held conventions yesterday
and declared for free silver
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17

Strikes II big Newfoundland on the Nose
with Her CIenched Fists.

An application was made to Police Justice
Potts In Jersey City yesterday for an order TO
shoot n dog. Misc Daisy Higham Is u hand
some, robust girl of twenty, who lives with her
parents at 215 Arlington avenue, Jersey City.
Joseph Dixon OF 245 Arlington avenue owns a
newfoundland which Is said to be very valu-
able. The Highams and Dixons have been
on friendly terms, and Miss Higham often
petted the dog. She was returning home from
church about 8 o'clock on Tuesday night, ard
was passing the Dixon house when the dog at
tackled her. The house stands u short distance
back from the sidewalk.
which came from behind the fence. The next
moment the big dog leaped over the fence and
eprang Mt her. She was knocked down by the
force Of the impact. but Immediately regained
her feet and prepared to defend herself. at the
same time screaming for help. The dog sprang
Mt her again, but shA beat him of by striking
him on the NOSE again and again as hard as she
could with her clenched fists. Her screams
were heard in the house. and one OF the Dixon
family came out and dragged the dog Off. Miss
Higham, who was on the verge of faintlng, was
TAX en- into the Dixon house.
1t was found that her hands and arms had
been scratched In the struggle, and her cloth
ing torn. When her nerves had become set
tied she was escorted home. Her father, who
IL an official OF the West Shore Itrilroad Com.
pany. demanded hat the dog be shot. The
DixOns refused to have him shot, and then tho
application was made to Judge Potts. The
summons will probably be served tomorrow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17

Tho Boss Snowman and His Army Awed
the Unruly Students.

NEW Brunswick, May 16.-Last night about
100 Rutgers College students, wearing white
duck trousers and military coats. went to
the circus. When a clown made his appear
ance he was guyed numerically The trick
dogs rushed out of the ring in disorder. the
lady In pink tights refused to do Der trapeze
act. the greatest living bareback rider on
earth" said he would forfeit his salary before
he would appear before those howling wolves.
and the ringmaster lost his voice trying to be
heard.
After half an hour Of noise and confusion,
the rest of the audience began to take sides
with the clown, but the louder the people
Missed the more enthusiastic and prolonged
were the students wells.
You look like gentlemen" commenced the
clown. Bravo" yelled the hundred stu
dents. But do you intend to annoy these
see this shown lChters:I
Have you no respect. have you no mothers
or sisters;" Loud cries of"No" from the
students. The clown stopped in despair. and
after n short lull the students got new courage
and began to throw things. Then the man
ager gathered together all his available canvas
men, trainers. hostlers, cooks, and laborers.
and marched them directly in front of the
students. Each Of the circus me nhad a sta 30
ncer, 1.-THE first noise that comes from you
fellows will be the signal for a charge. Your
hospital won't. be large enough If my men
once jump in."
The Rutgers boys were As meek as lambs
during the rest OF the performance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17

games, The college people do not like per
sonalities." They would have kept the atmos-
phere from repeating the name of jenkins had
they been able. But they were NOT. The air
rang with ii, and the last thing the reporter
heard was a resounding, shout of shes, all
right" So far as could be Judged. IL was Nc
Kinley and jenkins at Nassar yesterday.
The greatest interest in the games was CEN
tired in the Northumberland dash. in which
1t was thought that Miss Queenie Nassar. who
made such sensational time at the first field
day. might enter. She did not make her ap-
pearancc, however, and this event was won by
A.. l.. Wilkinson, 81: time. 10 seconds. The
other winners were:
One hundrnd.and.t wcntyyard Hurdle-K. II. Bar
tow. 'Ha. Time, 22ie seconds.
Running High Jump-H. c. Thallon, '97. height 40I1
inches.
Fence Vaults +. Platt. height 4 feet . inches.
One.hundred- yard Dash-A l.. Wilkinson. Time,
is seconds.
Standing Rroad Jump-Il. f. Booth, 90, distance 0
feet lll3 inches.
Throwing the Ba,kethall-M NJ. Champney. dis
lance 62 feet lniu inches.
Two hundred a~nd.twenty yard Run-A. NJ. Day.
Time. 30 seconds.
Running Broad Jump-H. S. Booth, 90; distance, IL
feet o inches.
Throwing Baseball-H. c. Tha!lon: distance. 1875
feet 2 inches.
Three hundred yard Relay Race Mcssrs. A. E. Sill.
II. S. Banks, and NJ NJ Champney, all OF 10.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-05-17
Notes OF Fors,Ea Happenings.

Mr.. j. Plerpont Morgan, who has been in
Paris, returned TO London on Friday, He will
shortly sail for New York.
Mr.. Uhl, United States Ambassador To Ger
many, was received by Prince Henry OF Prussia,
brother OF the Emperor, Yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. -. Trip, United States Minister 10 Aus
tria, and his wife are On board the steamer
Traye. which sailed from Bremen for New YORK
on May II.
The German life insurance onmpanies have
been summoned Ia. a conference at Eissenach
to establ sh a consolidated union OF ali the Ger
maj companies,
The splendid pathological and linguistic col
lection of the late Prince Lucien Bonaparte
has been acquired by the corporation OF Il london
for tho Guildhall Library.
Mr.. John Wauamaker OF Philadelphis. for
msTly Postmaster-trnera NJ the Inttsd states
Il IN board the steamer FIRST bismarck. Which,
sailed from Hamburg on May "A for Sew York,
senator and Mrs, Uoar ot Massarhu-ctts nre
now m London, They will visit Parliament
this week. senator lipaT viii then 70 To- ths
west OF England. Mr.. Perry BelmpnlIs also in
London,
tomwRnder iir0wn'on Of the United States
Navy. ana Mrs. ErOwn>Un, g., W. Henry aud
vic OF New York. Mrs Talbot OIy pbauIt and
the Misses biN plant ~ phiIadrIphia nrectpcn1
the American sojourners in Berlin.