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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
a. p. A. TO FIGHT srKINLEY.
Linton of Michigan the Orders Ia
VOrite for the Presidency.

ST. Louis. April THE American Pro-
tective Association has declared war on
Mckinley. and through the chairman OF
the national advisory board. Judge J. II.
ID. Stevens. who established headquar-
teRs to-day, declares that no steps VIII
be left undone to unmake the Ohio man.
This was brought out to-day by the
launching OF a boom for the presidency
OF Congressman w. 5. Linton OF Michigan,
who has been the mouth-piece and cham
pion of rhe organization IN the House OF
Representatives. 1t came about by an al
legged snub administered 10 the national
board while II was IN session In Wash
ington last week. The board sent a LETT
ter to the managers OF Messrs. Mckinley,
Reed. Morton and Allison. inviting them
to appear before the board and state their
attitudes toward the organization, as II
intended TO take a hand in the national
light All of the managers but Mr.. Hanna
obeyed the summons, and had long coh-
ferences with the members Of the board.
Mr.. Hanna came not.
A second letter was sent to him and Il
brought reply that Mr. Mckinley would
recognize no faction In the republican
party and would make no pledges or prom
ises to any secret organization. It was de-
cided at once TO fight the Ohio man, and a
resolution to that effect was passed. Then
the managers OF the other candidates were
notified OF this action and that at the prop
er time the organization would act. Il
became necessary to carry on the fight. in
ANNA " SEIZURE lbI tltlh Il cdnulNdAe 10
throw the A. i. A. votes TO. Congressman
Linton was selected as the man.
When Chairman Stevens arrived in St
Louis on Monday he set up national
headquarters and at once launched Con-
gresham Lintons boom and hundreds Of
Linton buttons are already being worn. In
an Interview tonight he announces that
the organization win defeat Mckinley for
the nomination II possible, and n not will
night him at the polls. He saws OF the 400
delegates already chosen to the national
convention there are ninety members Of
the a. L. a., and that the organization
VIII secure sixty more, and with the 150
votes they Will be able to defeat McKin-
ley and nominate a man TO their own lik-
ing. His actions have created the great
est astonishment In political circles here
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
KISSES FOR FITzsIMMoNs.
The Gallery Gods Jeer His Song.
''The best Man of Them AII.v

The Gallery Gods Jeer His Song,
''The best Man of Them Au.v
Pittsburg, Pa, April 7-Pugilist Fitz-
simmons was Kissed off the stage by the
gallery gods at the Academy Of Music
here last night. The rendition OF the
song. THE Best Man of Them All" In
which Fitz was named as that person,
was greeted with Kisses and groans, In
termingled with cheers.
Fitz' act, the last on the programme,
opened with an exhibition OF bag punch
ing. As he came from behind the scenes
there arose chorus of groans from the
gallery gods The champion gave the bag
several taps, then lost hs patience strobe
TO the front Of the stage and yelled: 'If
you fellows don't quit, I'll pull down the
curtain" But they did not quit, and after
Bob had punched the bag few more
times, he pulled off his mits and left the
stage. Martin Julian, Fltz' manager ap-
pealed for fair play, and his concilia-
tory words quieted the gods" When
t'ltz returned his face was flushed, and
he looked dsgusted, but the cheers that
greeted the pugilist pleased him, and
he proceeded with his performance, giv-
ing a fine exhibition of bag punching. and
sparring three gentle, but interesting
rounds with his trainer, Dan Hickey.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
GUARDING OUR LEGATION.
The Spanish Government Ready to
Put Down MObs.


Madrid, April 1.-The government Off
cials have taken every precaution to safe
guard the United States legation against
attack or insult in view of the temper of
the populace as a result of the adoption
of the Cuban belligerency resolutions by
the United States House of Representa-
tves yesterday and similar measures have
been taken for the protection of the resi-
dence of Senor Canovas del Castillo, the
prime minister. The governors of the
provinces have been ordered to promptly
suppress any disturbances that may occur
and observe such firmness in action as will
prevent a repetition of disorder.
No anti-American demonstrations were
made during the night, nor have any been
reported from the provinces. The tone OF
the newspapers in commenting upon the
action of the American House of Repre-
sentatives is quiet and dgnihed.
The cabinet at a meeting to-day consid-
cred the matter Of asking the cortes for
credit of % million pesetas for the purpose
of constructing warShips.
A council of the republican groups has
resolved to organize a demonstration
against the vote of the American House
of Representatives to recognize the Gu
ban insurgents as belligerents. The lead
ers of all the political parties will be in
vited to take part in the demonstration.
Dispatches received up to a late hour
tonight show that there have been no
anywhere in Spain. The pub
lie does not seem to have been affected by
the news, it having long regarded the vote
as a foregOne conclusion.
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MORMON CHURCH MEETING.
Officers of the Church Can't Also
Pose as Politicians.

Salt Lake, Utah, April THE semi-an-
nual conference of the Mormon church,
which has been in session three days.
closed last night by the issuance Of a
manifesto by the heads Of the church.
which has created a great deal Of excite
ment and not little dismay among the
Gentiles and a few Of the more indepen-
dent members OF the Mormon church. The
manifesto is a very carefully worked
document and sets out by disclaiming on
the part of the heads OF the church any
desire that the church should dominate
over the state. The Incident OF last fall $
election when two men, Moses Thatcher
and Joseph B. Roberts. high in the ONCE
Of the church, were convicted for accept
ing nominations on the democratic ticket
without receiving permission OF the first
presidency, are referred to, and the mani
unanimously agreed to and now promul-
gate rule that before accepting any posi-
tion or nomination, political or otherwise,
members Of the church who hold any
church once land 20 per cent Of the Nor
mon people do hold church offices), must
apply to the proper authorities and learn
from them whether they will be permitted
TO accept such nomination or position. To
maintain proper discipline and order in the
church, the manifesto says, this rule Is
deemed absolutely necessary, and should
not pe considered as an infringement on
the individual rights of the citizens
Their position, as defined is that a man
having accepted the honors and obliga-
uons of ecclesiastical Office in the church,
cannot OF his own volition make these
honors subordinate or even coordinate
with new ones OF an entirely different
character. and that he is bound to obtain
the consent OF the priesthood before as
Stunning any other such responsibilities.
Moses Thatcher, who accepted the noni-
nation for United States senator without
consulting the first presidency. was de-
posed from his office of an apostle In the
church during the conference
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HARRISON REACHES HOME.
The ex~President and His Bride
Cheered at the station.


Indianapolis, Ind, April 7-Ex-Presi
dent Harrison and his bride arrived from
New York at 10 o'clock tonight. A large
crowd was at the union station when the
train came in. They alighted from the
rear COACH and Mrs. Harrison took the
generals arm and was escorted through
the station to the carriage in waiting. As
they passed through the gates a cheer
went up from the crowd and was taken
up and repeated again and again outside
the gates.
The bridal couple moved with a quick
step through the throng, which pressed
on either side Of their passage, the gem
eral recognizing one or two acquaint-
ances, to whom he nodded his head in
recognition. Upon entering the carriage
they were driven rapidly to their North
Delaware street home. No one was there
except the housekeeper.
To-day a number of handsome bouquets
We're sent to the residence. and also some
packages, which we're supposed to con-
tain presents for the general and his
bride.
1t IS understood that a reception viii be
given al the residence shortly, but no arr
rangcments have be - announced. No
public reception viii be given by the
citizens.
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AHLwARDT A PUBLIC NUISANCE.
The Recorder, However Declares the
Attack on Him UnjustihabIe.

The Recorder, However Declares the
Attack on Him UnJustihabIe.
Hoboken, N. j., April THE arrest of
Herr Ahlwardt, the German anti-semitic
agitator last night, has led to several
more charges, counter-charges and inter-
esting complications. The Jews are ex-
cited while the authorities appear to be
worried. Ahlwardt, who was released on
bail last night, appeared in court this
morning, and was paroled by Recorder
McDonough for hearing this afternoon
on a charge of carrying concealed wea-
pons. AhlWardt then had Samuel Beck
er, Morris Cohen and Israel Birnbaum
arrested, and each was held for the grand
jury on charge of atrocious assault and
battery. The recorder, when the prison.
ers were brought before him. pronounced
Ahiwardt a public nuisance, but said
that the attack on him was unJustifia-
Bile. Ahlwardt was bailed in 800 as
witness.
At the examna ton this afternoon
Meanwhile, Michael Aronberg, a Russian
shoemaker, applied for a warrant for the
arrest of Ahlwardt on the charge of
threatening to kill him. He said that
Ahlwardt, in the struggle, pointed
pistol at him and threatened to shoot.
The recorder refused to grant the war
rant, as did Magistrates Dunn and Nc
Cullough. Justice of the Peace George
Seymour, however, Issued the warrant
and sent Constable White to serve it, He
found Ahlwardt in a lawyers office.
When the recorder heard Of the pro-
ceedings he sent an officer to notify the
constable that Ahlwardt was paroed for
a hearing before him, on the charge of
carrying concealed weapons. The coh-
stable went with Ahlwardt to the re-
corder's court, where Ahlwardt was fined
S100
Ahlwardt was Immediately arrested by
the constable and was held by Justice Sey-
mour in $500 bail for the grand jury or
Aronbergs charge Ahlwardt then hast
harlr IN 20 rprnr1er n nd hoa
rant issued for Aronberg's arrest on the
charge of perjury. Aronberg was immedi-
ately arrested and was held for the grand
jury in 800 bail.
Ahlwardt denied at first to his lawyer
that he had a pistol last night, claiming
that the one found upon him had been
thrust into his pocket. In court, however,
TO defend himself
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
KICKS ON THE KYMoGRAPHION
HOLMES DECLINES TO SUBMIT TO
AN EXPERIMENT.


The Instrument Intended 20 Record
I'm Visible Lines Human Emotion.
DR.. Macdonald of the Psycho-Neu-
roiOgicaI Department of the Ma
tional bureau of Education at
Washington Anxious 10 Test It
Just before the Hanging.
Philadelphia. April 7.-Hundreds OF ap-
plications have been made to Sheriff Glenn
ent for permission to witness the execu-
ton of IL. II. Holmes, who Is to hang on
May for the killing OF Benjamin F. Piet-
eel, but without a doubt the most Interest,"
ing OF these requests Is that Of DR.. Ar
thur Macdonald, the head OF the psyche
neurological department Of the national
bureau OF education In Washington.
Dr. Macdonald has a worldwide repu-
tation as a psycho-neurologist His prin-
oipal study has been among criminals.
Science and ingenuity have contrived an
instrument which Is known in scientific
laboratories as the kymographlon. This Is
an instrument for recording, in visible
lines, human emotion. With this machlns
the scientist wishes to ascertain the emo
tions Of the convicted murderer lust be-
fore he goes on the gallows. 1t Is pre-
or not Holmes was at all agitated over
his taking off.
Dr. Macdonald wrote to Sheriff Glenn
ent ana the inspectors Of the prison. ask
ing Tor permission 10 attend the execIi-
ton and experiment upon the murderer.
lie explained that IL was In the interest
OF science. and he was acting IN mis- Of
hcial capacity. They have refused to
grant the doctors request. Holmes him
SER was consulted in the matter and
ne declined 90 submit to such examfna-
tons, The sheriff said the prisoner was
entitled TO quiet, peaceful hanging
me time OF the condemned man nowa-
days is taken up chiefly with efforts to
dispose of statement which ne has
written, purporung to be a true auto
biography, or confession" as II Is call
ed; There was sope lively bidding for
this document by New York newspapers.
one OF them, 1t is reported. has secured
II Tor large sum, and It's qualifications is
looked for soon. In fact there are sew
eral alleged statements abroad in the
land ana newspaper readers may look
for fac-simile statements In the prison.
er's handwriting. and all sorts OF alleged
interviews with him from now until the
day of his execution.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
MAcEo LOSES A FEW MEN.
THE SPANISH FORCE HIM TO BEAT
RETREAT FROM LA PALMA.

The Insurgents Alleged to Have Left
Thfrty-Nine of Their Men Dead on
the streets and to Have Carried
OF Many WOunded-The Spanish
Report Having Had Only six Men
KiIIed-On Guard Against Anti
American Riots in Spain.
Havana, April IAN official report is
sued this afternoon states that govern
ment troops attacked Maceo's forces at
La Palma, province of Pinar del Rio,
on March %. The rebels were compelled
10 retreat. They left behind them 80 dead
living on the streets of the town. Other
dead and a number of wounded were car
ried off by the insurgents. The total losses
Of the rebels are calculated to have been
over ninety. The Spanish loss is given as
six volunteers killed and seven regulars
wounded.
been fought at La Palma, and it is inn
possible to verify the truth of the gov
ernments accounts of the engagement.
The alleged rebel loss, when compared
with the loss sustained by the Spaniards,
lends an air of improbabtlity to the Of
col. Noncado reports that he has de-
stroyed a rebel camp at FL Jobo, prov
iuce of MatanZas. The insurgents made
a strong resistance, and did not retreat
until fourteen of their number were kill
ed
Gen. Oliver reports the capture of an
other rebel camp at Santa Rosa. The
rebel losses in the engagement were large.
The Spanish lost one lieutenant and four
soldiers killed and twenty wounded.
No news of the action of the United
States House of Representatives in adopt
ing the Cuban resolutions was published
here in yesterday afternoons or the morn
ing papers, and the general public is not
informed as to the action taken. The re-
suit of the vote in the House is known,
however, at the clubs and hotels, informa-
ton having been obtained through prl-
vate messages. The sympathizers with
the Cubans who are informed as to the
action are elated over the result, while
the Spaniards are indignant. Havana Is
quiet and there are no signs that any
public demonstration of protest will be
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
Ex-GOv. HOLT DYING.
He IA the Leading owner of Cotton
Mills in North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. c.. April 7.--Ex-Gov. Thomas
M. Holt is dying Of Brghts disease at his
home. Hawriver. A telegram from
member of his family says he is not ex-
pected to live through the night.
He was born at Hawriver in 1881, and
has devoted nearly all his life to the
manufacture Of cotton goods He Is own
er OF large cotton mills and he and his
mills In North Carolina. He Is one of the
wealthiest men In the state and also one
of its largest farmers He has repeatedly
served in the legislature, one term as
speaker OF the House, was elected lieuten-
ant governor, and upon the death Of
Daniel @. Fowle, became governor and
served two years. For twelve years he
was president OF the North Carolina rail-
way, and for eight years president OF the
North Carolina Agricultural Society.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
CONGRESS AND THE CUBANs.
The Concurrent Resolutions Sent to
the President.

Washington, April 1.-THE concurrent
resolutions of congress regarding Cuba
were delivered at the executive mansion
this morning at $50 o'clock by Mr.. Platt,
the enrolling clerk of the Senate, being re-
ceived by Private Secretary Thurber. The
resolutions were engrossed in duplicate
and a second copy was delivered to the de-
partment of state for record and publica-
ton with the acts of congress, under the
provision of the printing law enacted in
January, 1895. Prior to the passage of that
act concurrent resolutions were not trans
mitted to the department of state. Meth
er has it been customary to deliver such
resolutions to the President, the only
other case of record in twelve years of
r,til seTvife IN 1he Senle peIng the
ago. The action taken in these two in
stances was because they both contained
provision for possible action by the Presi-
dent,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
TO COME UNDER OUR FLAG.
BoOth-Tucker to Become a Natural
lied American.

New York, April 7.-Frederlck st. George
de la Tour Booth-Tucker, the new com
mander Of the Salvation Army in the
United States, declared his intention OF
becoming a citizen Of the United States
and took out his first naturalization pa
ralization bureau at the county court
house. He then announced that he wisn-
ed to make an alien deposition to entitle
him to hold property In the United States
and protects his interests under the laws Of
New York and the United States, pending
the five years residence required before
he can become a citizen.
This formality was also completed and
the alien deposition will be sent 10 the
secretary Of state in Albany and placed
on nle there.
Under this deposition Commander
Booth-Tucker will be enabled 10 assume
consrol Of the property Of the Salvation
Army In this state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
FURNITURE MANUFACTURER FAILS
His Assets About $4,000 ana His
Liabilities Large.

Baltimore. Nd. April 7.-william p. B.
Schmidt a Furniture manufacturer on
South Carolina street, with sales rooms
on Pratt street. made deed of trust to-
day for the benefit Of his creditors 10
Charles J. Bouchet. Bond was fled for
$1,000 indicating assets Of half that
amount. The liabilities are not known.
but 1t Is known that they are large.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR WORK.
The International Convention to Be-
gin at Washington, July o.

Washington, April THE general out
line OF tho programme Of the fifteenth
International Christian Endeavor conven-
tion, which will be held in this city in
July, has been made public. II IS ex-
pected that fully 6O,OOO people viii attend
the convention.
The formal opening Of the convention
viii occur on Thursday morning, July 3,
in the regular tents, which will be pitch
ed upon the White lot. just south Of the
treasury department, executive mansion,
and state, war and navy building.
on Saturday the Endeavorers will march
to the capitol, where II Is hoped per-
mission may be obtained for a brief ad-
dress TO be delivered from the steps OF
the capitol
The local committees are preparing FOR
entertaining the hosts of visitors, and
choruses aggregating 1000 voices are re-
hearsing the convention music.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
MIDGELEY ACQUITTED.

No Evidence of Criminal Intent Pro-
duced by the Prosecution.
New York, April THE trial of William
e. Midgeley, accused of appropriatine
S21 900 of the funds of the American Cas-
ualty Insurance and Security Company
of Baltimore, of which he was president
to his own use, came to a sudden ter
mination this afternoon, Judge Newberg-
er, before whom the case was being tried
instructing the jury to acquit the de-
fendant, as there was no evidence or
criminal intent on his part.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
A THIEF IN A PosTOFFIoE.
A Clerk Suspected of Stealing Pack
ages and Stamps.

Washington, April 7.-chief PostofFice
Inspector Wheeler has received telegram
from New York announcing the arrest Of
Timothy c. Mahoney, a clerk in the pack
age department Of New York postoffice,
for stealing packages. Mahoney con-
fessed his guilt, and over 1000 stolen
packages were found in his room
This is considered very important ar
rest, as tho loss of the packages has been
very large. A great quantity of foreign
stamps were also found upon Mahoney.
which had been taken from packages.
The pilferlng of foreign stamps and pack
ages has been going on for over a year
The postofiice authorities have been en-
deavoring for many months to secure the
package and stamp thief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
WALLER ON HIS WAY HOME.
He Sailed From Southampton on the
New York Saturday.

London, April John L. Waller, for
merly United States consul at Tamatave,
who was released from prison at Mines
France. on Feb. p. is a second cabin pas
senger on board the American line steam
er New York, which sailed from South
ampton for New York on Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
PROMOTION FOR MILES.
The House Committee ON Military
Affairs FavOrs 1t.

Washington, April THE joint resolu-
tion introduced by Representative Hardy
of Indiana to promote Maj. Gen. Miles to
the rank Of lieutenant general was order
ed favorably reported by the House mill
tary affairs committee to-day OF the
twelve members present four-three dem
ocrats and one epublican-opposed the
resolution. The eight affirmative votes
were all republican, as follows: Messrs
Hull. Curtis of New York, Marsh, Griffin
Parker, Fenton, Tracey and Catron The
negative votes were cast by Messrs. Nc
Cleilan, Lockhart, Tyler and Bishop, the
last named being a republican
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
MENELEK CALLS DOWN ENGLAND.
An Envoy Sent to Inquire About the
DOnEOIa Expedition.

Cairo, April 7-Information has been
received here that the Khalifa does not
contemplate an attack upon Kassala, bu,
he intends to concentrate the dervisn
forces at Berber.
An Abyssinian envoy who recently ar
rived here bearing a letter from King
Menelek TO Lord Cromer the British din
lomatic agent here, in regard to the Don
gola expedition, in it's effect in strength
enlng the position of the Italians in Abvs-
sinla, has started on his return, CONVEYING
LORD Cromer's reply to the king
st. Petersburg, April I'm response to
renewed request, the government has
decided to send number of members
of the. Red Cross Society to work among
the Abyssinian troops.
The party will proceed by way of Mas
sowah. The Italian government has ask
ed for information as TO the number of
persons whom 1t proposes to send on the
mission, and in what capacity they will
go.
Rome, April IA dispatch from Mas
sowah, dated April 5, says that on Friday
last Col. Steven attacked the dervish en-
trenchments in the vicinity. He won
partial success and proposed to renew the
attack on Saturday, but Gen. Baldissera.
the commander-in-chief, ordered him to
make no further attack and instructed
him to exvacuate Kassala and Agordat
These orders have been complied with
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-08
A BLAZE AT YoNKERs.
Losses Aggreeating 100000 in the
Business Section.

Yonkers, N. Y. April 7.-About 4 O'Clock
this morning fire started at No 81 North
Broadway, in the business center of the
village. and before 1t was extinguished
many stores had been burned.
The establishments destroyed include
nearly every branch OF the trade conducts
ed in a small city. The loss is estimated
at about 100000.