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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
SENATORS RAISE SALARIES.
TWO OFFICIALS IN THIS STATE IN
LUCK.

The Upper House Recommends o
salary of $4,000 Each for the DIs-
trict Attorney and Marshal in the
southern District of GeorgIa-The
Florida Senators Successful I'm "a
similar FiEht-A West Point Ca
detship Open Cor "A Georgian.
Washington. March 25.-Senator Bacon.
aided by the Georgia delegation in the
House. secured an amendment TO the Leg
islative Appropriation bin to-day to pay
the district attorney and the marshal for
the southern district OF Georgia 5000. in
stead OF $500, as recommended by tha
House
II viii be remembered that Aressrs.
crisp Turner, Russell and the other
members Of the delegation Intended to
urge the proposed increase when this bin
was under consideration in the House, but
they were persuaded not to make the is
sue at that time, with the understanding
that the Senate would deal justly with
the Georgia officials. To-day, when the
Georgia items In the bill were reached.
Senator Bacon made an urgent and com-
prehensive plea for an increase in the
salary OF these two officers and convinc-
ed the Senate that the duties Of the dis
trict attorney and marshal OF the Southern
district are Of such magnitude as fully
warrant the government In allowing them
an annual compensation Of 5000 each in
lieu Of the fees they have received.
Ihe proposed Increase was stubbornly.
put unsuccessfully antagonized by Sena.
tors George and Mississippi and Allen u
Nebraska, but the logic Of Senator Bacon
ed
Senators Pasco and Call Of Flor
lda made similar fight for
the district attorneys and the marshaIs
IN Florida, and secured an increase in
both districts The House fixed their
compensation at $1,000 each. The Senate
raised the salary of the district attorney
and marshal OF the northern district to
$500 each, and similar officials in the
southern district to $1,000 each.
Representative Lawson has a cadetahip
at West Point at his disposal and he
proposes to appoint a resident Of his
district as soon as a fully qualified cam
didate is secured. Thus far no applicants
have applied TO Mr.. Lawson for the place.
Judge James Griggs, who IS a candidate
for congress In the Third district, Is here
looking the congressional field over pre-
paratory to formally entering the race.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
rUBANS WIN IN SANTA CLARA.
DETACHMENT OF TROOPS DEALT
A SEVERE BLOW.

rhe Standards Themselves Admit
che killing of Lieutenant and
Fifteen sOIdierS-A Rebel Leader
KILLED in an Attack on the City OF
s.nta CIara-AnOther Flag Incl
dent at barcelona.
havana. March 25.-During an attack by
,r.urgents upon the city of Santa Clara,
,bs rebel leader Leoncio Vidal was killed.
detachment of government troops.
,omposed of the San Quintin battalion
ras attacked by a party Of rebels under
ronseca. near San Juan do Los Yeras in
~ santa Clara province ana a hard fight
s0sued The battle resulted in the defeat
III the Spanish force, which lost many
Filled and wounded. II is admitted by the
So9nfards that in this engagement they
Isl one lieutenant ana hfteen privates
killed.
nal houses in Santa Ana, in the province
N Natanzas los houses in Rodrigo, and
\ number OF houses in Palma SOla ana
Yabucito all in the province Of Santa
Ebert Rappleye the correspondent In
Cuba Of the New York Mail and Express,
viii embark for the United states to-mor-
row. in accordance with an order issued
by the governor gerieFal decreeing his ex-
rulsion from the country.
The insurgent expedition which left New
March Is has landed on the shores of
Cuba. 1t is positively known that the
men, arms and ammunition on board the
Bermuda were safely put on shore and
conveyed to the headquarters Of the Gu
bans. despite the vigilance of the Spanish
guards. Gen. CaliXto Garcia was at the
head OF the party and is now understood
10 be in the insurgent camp.
Barcelona. March 25.-A party of stu
dents burned an American flag this eve
ming and attempted to make a demonstra-
tion at the American consulate. The
building was guarded by gendarmes, who
charged upon the riotOus students and
dispersed them. The consul watched the
proceedings of the mob from a balcony Of
the consulate, and, though his presence
had the effect of irritating the crowd, z D
attempt was made to molest him.
London. March 25.-The Standard will
tomorrow publish a dispatch from its
Madrid correspondent saying that the
Spanish government is so anxious to con-
ciliate President Cleveland that Senior
CanOvas de Castillo, the prime minister
has declared that the government had
nothing to do with the articles published
in the EpOca. which We're supposed 20 re-
which reviewed European alliances and
declared that If America desired war
spain would meet her with dignity.
London, March 25.-The Standard to-
morrow will deny the truth Of the state
ment Of the New York World that Great
Britain is willing to use her. influence
Tor the termination Of the war in Cuba
NO communication looking to this end
me standard will say, has passed be-
tween the governments at London and
Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
a FILTBUsTERNG TRIP GIVEN UP.
The Arms and Ammunition on the
Three Friends UnIoaded.


Three Friends UnIoaded.
Jacksonville. Fla, March 25.--It was gen
orally expected that the steamer Three
Friends would leave here last night with
another cargo of arms and ammunition for
the Cuban insurgents. The munitions
were on board and everything in readi-
ness. but at the last moment the Cubans
changed their plans and this morning the
arms were unloaded from the steamer.
The dock of the Alabama Coal COMPANY
al the foot of Hogan street, presented the
appearance of government arsenal for
mere were thousands of cartridges, and
ggarolnes and rifles and machetes by the
hundreds. Knapsacks, canteens and other
military equipment sufficient to fit out a
small army We're scattered about, but
an OF the articles were being checked of
and watched by the Cubans.
The arms and ammunition were stored
IN the warehouse of the Alabama Coal
company. H. b. Fritot kept account of
every box and package that was taken oft
me vessel Charles J. Fritot superintende ed
Ihe storing of the articles in the ware
mouse, and J. A. Huau appeared to be bOs-
Shg the job. The boxes Of cartridges
We're marked: &C. B. - and the cases of
rifles Knight & Wall, Tampa, care Sa-
Nannah Steamship and Plant System
me cuban gentlemen who are looking
after the unloading and storing OF the
cargo OF the steamer viii not say why the
arms are being taken off the steamer on
the eve of her leaving for a trip TO the
south. Henry Fritot said that the cart
ridges We're not good and would be sent
pack to the factory to be reloaded. Mr.
Huan said they did not need the arms in
Suba Just vet and that they would be kept
mere until the United States recognized the
guoans as belligerents. when that is
ZONE said he. the arms and other mill
lary equipment will be sent to the Cuban
soldiers
,I he machetes were largely in evidence
4utN We're ghinOpN i'm sacks each
sack containing twenty-five. one of them
was an old blade with q horn handle
mrough which cord was fastened to go
yNef the wrist. The blade was stained and
eoEed as though it has been used consid-
GdDly. The new machetes were made by
Collins & Co. Of Hartford, Conn.
ne unloading of the steamer was watch
W by one of the Spanish spies, and few
minutes after the work began the Span
iSn vice consul entered the government
suudlng and called on several of the Of
nClals The Spaniards appear to think that
We government should seize the arms and
'4e vessel that had them on board
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
RED cross WORK IN ARMENIA.
New Restrictions Imposed by the
Council of Ministers.

Constantinople. March 25.-The council
or ministers has decided that the agents
of the American Red Cross Society sent to
Asia Minor to distribute relief to the suf-
fering Armenians shall work only in the
cities. The Overseers Of the villages will
prepare lists and send the destitute in
habitants to the cities for relief This
decision probably excludes Zeltoun as a
center of relief
The council has also decided that the
Red Cross agents must use, with power to
make changes, the lists furnished by the
Turkish relief commission, and that dis
tribution Of relief must be made conjoint-
ly with the commission. IL is hoped how
ever, that in practice the agents will be
allowed much more freedom than these
regulations Indicate
Telegrams received here from Marash
say that typhoid fever is raging there.
six BeyroutA physicians and two drug
gists will probably be sent to work among
the sick at that place by Miss Clara Bar
ton, president of the American Red Cross
Society.
Mrs. Mason, wife of Ernest Mason. of
the American Red Cross society, who came
here with Miss Clara Barton. president
OF that society. for the purpose Of distri-
buting relief to the suffering Armenians
in Anatoli, died here yesterday as the re-
suit OF surgical operation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
An ANGLo-IrALIAN ALLIANCE.
It's Existence admitted In the Cham
ber of Deputies.


Rome, March 25.-In the Senate to-day
Baron Blanc, ex-minister of foreign af-
fairs, affirmed that the alliance between
Great Britain and Italy was an accom-
plished fact.
The overtures for peace which had been
made with a view to the eventual evacu-
alton of Kassala, Baron Blanc said, had
determined the authorities upon a public
definite manifestation of alliance which
was founded upon a more solid basis than
protocols namely, a community of defen-
sive interests. This community would
henceforth be extended to the security of
Italy as a maritime power and the Medi-
terranean power of Italy would now be-
come an effective bond between Great
Britain and the dreibund.
Signor Sermoneti minister of foreign af-
fairs, COncurred in Baron Blanc's state
ment. He created somewhat of sensa-
tion by declaring that if the Dongola ex-
pedition was aimed to the re-conQuering
of the Soudan Italy must, if the conquest
be effected and if Great Britain so desired,
restore kassala.
Advices received from Massowah state
that Gen. Bald.ssera, chief
of the Italian forces in Abyssinia, has
started from Asmara with a strong force.
The object of the expedition Is if posi-
bic. to Hberate the Italian garrison at
Adigrat.
The Senate has approved the credits
asked for carrying on the campaign in
Egypt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26

doubt but that the House would agree to
such report The condition Of affairs in
me senate was discussed very frankly.
II was made plain that there was a small,
pul determined minority, headed by Sem
ator Hale, that did not propose to permit
the cuban resolutions TO ever come to a
vote II they could prevent il. In fact, the
committee on foreign relations had been
warned that a quiet but effective system
or nl1bustering had been inaugurated with
a view 10 preventing a vote on the ques-
ton in the Senate. For this reason the
Rouse contereeS were urged TO accept the
Senate resolutions, which would remove
the debate from the Senate to the House,
where hlibustering could not, under the
rules, be engaged in. 1t is believed to be
the most probable outcome of the confer
ence and IL would not surprise the mem
bers of the House tomorrow if the
House managers recede from the House
resolutions and accept those originally
proposed by the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
A FIGHT OVER DAVIS MILLIONS.
The alleged Forged VIII Attacked
by His Former Wife,


by His Former Wife.
Butte. Mont, March 25.-Mrs. Huldav
queen Davis of Tehachapi, Kern county.
California, to-day created sensation
among the claimants to the Davis es-
tate by filing a petition in the district
court, asking for the revocation of the
alleged forged will of Andrew ]. Davis
the dead millionaire and demanding the
distribution of the entire estate of many
mllllons among herself and two daugh-.
ters, alleging that she is the SURVIVING
WIFE OF the deceased, who was believed
never TO have been married. She alleges
IN her petition that they were married in
Carroll county, Arkansas, Aug. IL 1870
and have two children May Isabel. now
Mrs. Morrow Of Fresno, Cal. and Iaura
A., now Mrs. Calhoun of San Francisco
1t is stated by Miles j. Cavanaugh the
womans attorney, that when the gold
fever broke out Davis left her and went
to California. After a few letters had
been received from her husband Mrs pa
Wis heard he had been killed, and she
married man named Williams. with
whom she moved to California, where
she found traces of her first husband. Da-
Wis soon went to Montana After the
death of Williams, Mrs. Davis married
George Smell, who is also dead now Az
ter the latter's death she determined II
demand her rights as the wife of Da-
Wis.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
POPULIsTs WON'T FUSE.
The Third Party In North Carolina
Wants 5O-Cent Dollars

Raleigh, N. c.. March "a letter to the
Southern Associated Press correspondent
to-day. from Senator Marion Butler in re-
ply to the inquiry, makes positive state
ment of the position of the populist party
with reference to fusion with the repub-
licans or democrats and IS of special in-
terest at this juncture IL says; "'rhe PeO-
pes party Will not cooperate with the
gold bugs, but is ready to cooperate
against the gold bugs Neither viii the
peoples party support any man for gov
ernor who will vote for n gold man for
President. The peoples party stands sol
idly for this position, and you can rest as
sured it IS not blufing, but means just
what IL says. If no party VIII cooperate
with us against the gold bugs then we Will
make the fight alone"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
BRIG. GEN. CASEY DEAD.
The Omcer Taken III In n street Car
and Death Soon Follows.

and Death Soon Follows.
Washington d. c., March 25.-Briga-
dier General Thomas Lincoln Casey (re-
tired, late chief of engineers, United
States army, died at his residence in this
city at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Gen. Casey. accompanied by his son,
was on his way to his office in the
new congressional library building, OF
the construction of which he had charge,
and was taken III in the street car. He
was carried to the library, and a phy-
sician was summoned, who administered
remedies which relieved him sufficient4
~ In the course OF an hour TO enable
him to be removed to his home. There,
after suffering another relapse, he sud-
denly died, as Is supposed. from pa
ralysis Of the heart, superinduced by
acute Indigestion.
He had a long and creditable record
or service in the engineer corps of the
army. Among his later work was SUI
perntending the completion of the state.
war and navy department buildings in
Washington, the Washington national
monument, the construction of the Medi-
cal Museum and library in washington.
the erection Of monument over the
grave of Thomas Jefferson at Monticel-
10. Va, that at Washington's headquar-
ters at Newburgh, N Y, that to mark
the birthplace of Washington I'm West-
moreland county, Virginia, and the GAR
field statue and pedestal In Washing-
ton
In October, 1889, he was charged by act
of congress with the construction OF the
congressional library building, and in ap-
probation Of his ability congress contin-
ued him after retirement in charge of the
work until its completion, and. it was in
pursuance Of that duty that Gen. Casey
was stricken down.
The war department was informed of
Gen. Casey's death shortly before the
close OF office hours. Appropriate action
will be taken. but orders embodying IL
will not be issued until the family can be
consulted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
CONGRESS- TO AcT ON CUBA.
The House Expected to Give in to
the Senate.

"e mouse Expected TO Give IN 10
the senate.
Washington. March 25.-After a session
OF three-quarters of an hour this after
noon, the conferees on the Cuban resolu-
IONS adjourned until tomorrow without
reaching a conclusion. The drift of the
discussion showed, however that there
vas firm intention on the part of the
U.minlttee to report resolutions that
4ouSeS There appeared to be more
oi dito able feeling toward the Senate res
ttduons, II having been made pain to
tbe managers on the part Of the House
tLIal lne House resolutions could not pass
w senate. Tt is believed that ultimately
te W. Holse viii accept the Senate resOlu-
mis- MS The conferees hope to settle the
vvrsaeyer hnally tomorrow. Senator Lodge
buo is member of the conference, left
rot thls evening for Boston, and will
return until Monday next.
a." nen the matter of accepting the Sen
Toe resolution was being discussed one
er11lLoer took the ground that this gov
eoil!eHt mad no right TO ask another
a. Iment to recognize the independ-
inI OF one Of its colonies which was in
D-aII ectlon, and it was insisted that this
II touII oe casus belli. In answer 10 this
IN was shown that when the Cubans We're
81, tiusu usuIfectlon before, our minister to
ePaiA Cen Daniel Sickels, was instruct
w. w. % exercise his goodly offices 10 secure
AN sr5 q recognition at the hands Of Spain,
fen lnat at that time Spain took no Of
iSe Z The action
h. tulngs considered, there appears 10
- desire to accept the Senate resOlu-
's' and If this is done. there is no
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
HIGH HATS IN THEATERs.

Opera House Managers to De Fined
for Allowing Them TO BE Worn.
Columbus, o., March 25.-The Fosdick
bill to prohibit wearing high hats by wo-
men in theaters was passed In the House
last night. The bill nearly passed two
weeks ago under a suspension of the rules,
but was prevented from going through by
Mr. Stewards amendments adding six
months Imprisonment to the penalty OF
the fine Mr. Stewart withdrew this
amendment yesterday Mr.. Bosler offered
an amendment fining the manager of an
opera house or theater so for permitting
a person to wear an obstruction IN tho
shape of a hat or headgear and the amend-
ment was agreed to. After considerable
humorous discussion the bill was passed
amid cheers. II now goes 70 the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
PLANS FoR PERMANENT PEACE.

Mr.. Ritchie Speaks in Favor OF
AngIO-American Arbitration.
London, March 25.-Right Hon. It. c.
Richie, president of the board of trade,
in a speech at the dinner of the Associa-
ton of Chambers of Commerce this even
ing, said with reference to the difficulty
existing between the United States and
Great Britain. he believed the solution
would be found in friendly arbitration
within limit, meeting the approval of the
nation. The government, he asserted,
would be glad if a, permanent court of ar
bitration were established through which
the difficulties arising between the United
States and British governments might be
settled without a possibility of conflict
between the two nations. Mr.. Ritchie said
there were now in negotiation before the
United States government proposals pro-
ceeding frcm Lord Salisbury, which he
hoped would result in such a solution of
the existing trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
FRAUDS IN TAX RECEIPTS.
Prominent Republicans of Pitts
burg in Trouble.

Prominent Republicans of Pitts
burg in Trouble.
Pittsburg, Pa, March 25.-County Con-
troller James A. Grier to-day filed in com
mon pleas court No. 8, a sworn statement.
in which he makes sensational charges
against c. L. Magee, Senator William
Flynn, Director of Public Safety J. c.
Brown, and County Treasurer w. S.
Brown All the statements bear upon the
fraudulent use of tax receipts. Mr.. Ma
gee is charged with having used a dummy
to get the printing contracts, and that the
receipts furnished were far below the
sample submitted to the, county commits
sioners.
The controller charges Senator Flynn
and Director Brown with at
tempting to obtain exoneratfon
from taxes where the taxes
had been paid the republican committee,
and charges County Treasurer Brown
with intending to give credit to the re-
publicans, but was warned not to do So
These were among the important state
ments in the papers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
sILVERITEs sCooPED.
south DakOfa's Republican Conven-
fiOn FavOrs sound Money.

Huron, S. D.. March 25--AIcKinley
swept the republican state convention to-
day amid great enthusiasm. There was
not a dissenting voice. South Dakota S
eight delegates are instructed for the Ohio
man and for sound money.
The big fight Of the convention was be-
tween the silver and the sound money
men. Senator Pettigrew made a powerful
fight to prevent any expression on the
silver question and made long argument
before the resolutions COMMITTEES. The lat
ter unanimously reported and the conven-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
Cen. Gordon % DE in commnnd.

Richmond Va, March 25.-Gen. John B.
Gordon has been selected by the board OF
tion to act as chief marshal of the pa
rade on July next at the laying of the
cornerstone of the Davis monument In
this city.
The board also extended an invitation
to Mrs Davis and Miss Winnie TO be pres-
ent at the ceremony of laying the corner
stone. ana invited the grand lodge Of Ma
sion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
IkentucIsy's lepubIIcnn Convention.

Louisville, KY, March 25-The republi-
can state central committee this after
noon decided 10 change the place of hold
ing the state convention on April 25 from
Lexington 10 Louisville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
An Apparent Deficit of $50, 900 Re-
ported BY the State Examiner.

ported by the state Examiner.
Lincoln, Neb, March 25.-An apparent
shortage of $4,000 in the accounts of
County Treasurer Maxey Cobb was dis
closed to-day by the report Of State Ex
aminer Fodrae made to the commissioners.
This is what the books show, but MIR. Cobb
claims he has collateral which will ma
terially lessen, if not wipe out the an
parent shortage. This comprises checks
from heavy taxpayers which he agreed
not to present to the banks for the time
being. It is claimed, however, that the
treasurer had on deposit in the German
National and Lincoln Savings Banks, two
banks which recently failed, something
over $4,000, and this, ii Is feared is al
most wholly lost. No formal action has
yet been taken by the commissioners
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
SOVEREIGN COLLEGE or MAsoNs.
Josiah II. DrummOnd Appointed
Grand ChanceIIor.

Richmond, Va, March 25.-Rev. Dr.
Harley Carmichael sovereign grand mas
ter of the Sovereign College Of Allied Ma
sonic Degrees for the United States, has
appointed Josiah II. Deummond past
grand master Of Maine TO the Office Of
grand chancellor Of the Sovereign College,
vice w. o. English, deceased.
1t is understood that Col. Hall Of the
United States army, who now holds the
office Of grand deacon, will be advanced
to the office Of grand almoner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-26
STOLE FROM THE MAIL BAGS.
The Prisoner COnfesses Destroying
Many Checks.

Dobbs Ferry N Y. March 25.-Michael
Lyden, II years of age, who has carried
the mail bags between the railroad sta
ton and the postoffice here, was arrested
last night on the charge of robbing the
malls. When taken into custody Lyden
admitted his guilt and said he had been
extracting letters from the mail nearly
every day for the past five months He
also said that he had destroyed many
checks for large amounts which he knew
he could not have cashed without arous-
ing suspicion. The authorities are of the
opinion that the prisoner has secured thou
sands Of dolas in money and valuable
jewelry. as the number % complaints sent
to the postoffice regarding missing regis
tered letters and packages containing
ieWelry has been very large.