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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-13
SEIZURES OF THE SEALERS.
SENATOR'S CONSIDER THE TREATY
IN SECRET SESSION.

The Matter Referred to the Commits
tee on Foreign ReIatiOns-senatOr
Morgan Makes an Elaborate State
ment 10 the Committee of His
Vfews-PrOvisions of the COnven-
ton signed by the Two Govern
ments.
Washington, Feb. G.-Yesterday after
noon, in executive session, the treaty be-
tween this government and Great Britain
for the settlement Of the claims growing
out Of alleged Boring sea seal fishery
seizures was laid before the Senate and
referred to the committee on foreign re-
lations. The convention was considered
this morning by the committee, but no
conclusion was reached. the time being
consumed by Senator Morgan, who made
an elaborate statement 10 the committee
OF his views on the subject and its rela-
ton to the finding of the court of arbitra-
ton held in Paris.
The convention is signed in behalf Of
the United States by Secretary of State
Olney ard on behalf of Great Britain by
Ambassador Pauncefote. 1t provides for
the appointment of one commissioner by
each government; if these two cannot
reach a conclusion then an umpire, or
third commissioner is to be selected. If
the two governments cannot agree upon
this umpire the convention stipulates
that he shall be named by the President
of the Swiss republic.
Whatever may be agreed to by these
commissioners is to be binding upon the
TWO governments, parties to the treaty.
The text of the convention is unsatiSfac-
tory TO the committee in one particular.
at least and will be amended. 1t pro-
vides for the finding of claims of the sub
jects Of Great Britain against the United
States for alleged seizures and ignores
the possible existence of any claims by
citizens of the United States against the
dominion of. Canada or Great Britain. The
amendment will correct this oversight
This treaty is the outgroWth of the
finding of the Paris tribunal. That high
court Of arbitration refused to consider
the question of damages, but left that to
the future determination OF the TWO gov
ernments Great Britain subsequently
called a specific amount, and an eXecu-
tive communication to the last congress
urged the appropriation of a lump sum
of S425000 to pay these claims. The SEN
ate however. chiefly through the indu-
ence of Senator Morgan, refused TO allow
that he passage of such a bill was equiv
aent to an admission that the Paris
award had included the subject of dam
ages. 1t was then held that the only
way the question of damages could be
settled, was by separate investigation
The legality of the claims then present
ed to this government was denied. The
convention brings the matter before the
Senate in what is held by the COMMITTEES
10 be the only proper manner and it is
thought there win be but little delay in
making a report to the Senate in favor
of the treaty after it has been so amend
ed as TO protect the rights OF the United
States equally with those of Great Brit
ain,
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LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. =. Wilbur of Pennsyl-
vania are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
McAlpin.
Mr.. W. II. Baker, superintendent of the
public schools, will attend the annual meet
ing Of the department OF superintendent
of the National Educational Association
to be held in Jacksonville next week. The
meeting will be attended by public school
superintendents from all over the United
States. and many subjects of Importance
to educational interests will be discussed
Capt. d. G. Purse was notified yesterday
by Gov. Atkinson of his appointment to-
gether with Mayor Myers, as delegate to
the convention called to meet sin Chicago
Feb. 10. 10 consider the plans for the en-
campment OF the southern troops on the
lake front at Chicago in August. Capt
Purse has declined the appointment,
however. as he has just returned from q
long trip snd cannot spare the time to
go to Chicago. Gov. Atkinson has been
requeste to appoint two delegates to the
convention from each of the five leading
cities of the state. He will have to find
alternates In Savannah for Mayor Myers
and Capt. Purse.
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NEW SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
T.. a. stOvnII Succeeds Randolph Ak
son on the Board of Education.

Mayor Myers reported to the city coun-
Gil last night the appointment of Dr. T..
]. Charlton and Mr.. p. A. Stovall, to-
gether with the mayor, as commissioners
OF the Massie school and ex-officio mem
bers of the board of education. The ap-
pointment was unanimously confirmed.
Mr. Stovall takes the place of Mr.. Ran
dolph Arson, who has been a member
of the board for several years. 1t will
be remembered that the appointment of
the Massie school commissioners came
before council last February, when an
ordnance was adopted, placing the ap-
council, instead of in the board of educa-
ton, as was formerly the case, and re-
appointing the commissioners for one
year. The appointment made last night is
indefinite, the appointees holding Office
Until their SUCCESSORS are named.
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LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY.
Business Generally Suspended ut
New York.

New York.
New York, Feb. 2.-The birthday OF
Abraham Lincoln was celebrated as
legal holiday in this state to-day for the
first time. All the public institutions,
courts, schools, stores and places of bust
ness were closed and many patriotic So
cieties met to do honor to the martyred
President.
The Sunday quiet that prevailed in the
business sections of the city showed how
generally the people were observing the
day. All the banks closed their doors; the
store shutters were down and the great
office buildings deserted. Every mere
flags were waving in honor of eX-President
Many dinners were given tonight and
many speeches made about Lincoln. A
number of mass meetings were held.
For the tenth time in as many years
the members and guests of the Republic
can Club celebrated tonight the birth
day of Abraham Lincoln with a dinner
at Delmonicos. A handsome, large pOr-
trait of the martyred President, draped
with American flags, hung over the chair
Covers were laid for 800 diners. Elihu
Root presided until 10 O'Clock, when Cor
nelius Bliss, the president of the club, ar
room above the banqueting hall, there was
d notable gathering of ladies, for the most
committee. The souvenir of the occasion
was a scroll containing Lincoln's Get
tysburg speech in handsome illuminated
print The guests included United States
Senator Foraker, Mayor Strong, Seth
Low, c. NJ. Depew, DR.: Emil Hirsch Of
Chicago, Gov. Griggs of New Jersey, Hen
ry E. Rowland and Bishop Leonard OF
Utah.
After Mr. Bliss took the chair letters
of regret were read from GOV. Morton,
Robert T. Lincoln, eX-President Harrison,
Gov. H. C. Evans of Tennessee, Gov.
Bradley of Kentucky, Commodore Sicard
and Gen. Horace Porter. The speeches
of Messrs. Depew and Foraker We're the
events of the evening, but there was no
boom for any presidential candidate.
Albany. N. Y. Feb. 12.-In the assembly
this morning it was moved that at 1870
o'clock the calendar be suspended in order
that the clerk, Col. Archie Baxter, might
read to the House the memorable speech
of Abraham Lincoln on the battle of Get
tysburg and that the House then take a
recess out of respect to Lincoln's birth
day. The motion was carried.
When the Senate convened to-day por-
trait of Abraham Lincoln, draped with
American hags, hung over the lieutenant
governors rostrum. The Senate, after a
brief session, adjourned until tomorrow
in respect to the memory Of Lincoln.
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LYNCHING OF ATTERBURY.
The Mob Furious Until He Was
Strung IN In the Air.

Sullivan, Ill, Feb. 12-Grant Atterbury,
charged with criminally assaulting his sis
ter-in-law, Miss Roxy Atterbury, was TAX
en- from the jail here at 1915 o'clock this
morning, dragged 10 the court house, and
hanged to a tree.
The mob began to gather at II 80 o'clock
last night. At that time fifteen men met
They we're fully armed and carried sledge-
hammers
The mob acted quickly, and marched d.
rectly from the school-house to the iail
which was protected by only the sheriff
and one deputy. Here demand for At
terbury was refused, and the door was
knocked in with sledge-hammers. The
sheriff feigned resistance, and fired his
In the meantime crowds of people had
gathered about the Jail, but no attempt
was made to help the sheriff. After the
sheriff fired his revolver, the mob opened
fire. Amid shots and yells they marched
up stairs, leaving a few men to keep back
the crowd Two minutes were consumed
in breaking down the iron door. After
bury was dragged from his cell amid the
bowls Of the other prisoners, who were
badly frightened. The prisoner resisted
with all his strength, and much trouble
was experienced in getting him down
stairs. He fought like a demon, but when
he finally got out the excitement of the
mob was furious. The march was taken
up to the court house yard, two blocks
away amid a perfect fusilade of pistol
shots. The mob seemed almost frenzed
and showed no sympathy. Under the tree
to which he was hanged Atterbury began
to realize fully that he was to die He
pleaded piteously, protesting his inno-
cence, saying: inank Cod you are hang
ing an innocent man." The mob was wild
until the man was strung up in the air,
when it instantly dispersed
Dacatur, Ill, Feb. 12.-An inquest was
held at Sullivan, ILL.,, this morning on the
body Of Atterbury. The verdict was that
he came to his death at the hands OF a
mob composed Of unknown persons. The
body was not cut down until seven o'clock,
and even the people at Sullivan did not
know who the men were that took the
law into their own hands.
Judge Vail of this city, who presided
over the circuit court, at Sullivan de-
nounced it as an outrage and branded
the mob as a band of murderers He
will demand of the grand jury that they
ferret out and indict the men who par
ticipated in the lynching.
The crime for which Atterbury was
lynched was a criminal assault upon Mrs
Roxy Atterbury, his sister-in-law, on
Ian. a. She is niece of ]. r. Eden, ex-
CONGRESSMAN, and her prominence I'M
doubtedly added to the desire of the mob
to Wreak vengeance on her assailant. The
crime has never been positively fastened
on Atterbury.
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BATTLE on THE bond BILL.
The House still at Work on the SEN
ate Substitute.


Washington, Feb. 12.-Half dozen mem
bers of the House were on the floor this
morning at 1920 o'clock when the last
days debate on the bond silver coinage
bill was begun The hour and a half
prior to the opening session of Wednes-
days legislative day was largely given
over to the advocates of the Senate's free
silver substitute. 1t was supported by
Ar Underwood, dem, of Alabama, and
MI Cox dem, of Tennessee.
mr.. Brumm, rep, of Pennsylvania, while
ny approving of the Senate substitute
:! the full extent, announced his inten-
Ioh 70 offer an amendment, similar to
iIne Morrill, amendment, and expressed the
nelief that the House was not now called
upon 10 press the bond bill as ii origin
ny passed. He paid his compliments to
MI. Hall. dem, of Missouri, for his
thahSe of opinion on the financial ques-
man T9n, II he Roked fun at the grand young
WIN that of Gladstone as instances Of
me ME gre great men who have changed their
Ti AT n:57 o'clock the House adjourned
In the prayer with which the proceed
ttlss OF Wednesday were opened, Chaplain
i act made Abraham Lincoln the sub
49, returning thanks for the qualities
f "toI winch men had been endowed as
~ Ilpllhed in his character, and praying
s ibI@r we may emulate the virtues which
NJ
w with charity for ALL"
~ ~, cannon reported from the commit
s,u IN appropriations, with its unanimous
TTprdprovai, the Senate joint resolution, APP
If foPrlating $4,000 for the joint expenses
s ~ me survey of the line between Alaska.
ToT me british possession. Mr.. Pitney,
sl, ~, OF New Jersey, explained that the
n Wy was necessary, as a preliminary
f5 ne re convention to be entered into by
~ United States and Great Britain. for
line " determining the boundary
ta.ae bond silver coinage bill was then
The thu up IN committee of the whole, and
e proceedings were among the most in
Ming of the protracted discussion
N1i;as 5 ,Dolltver, rep, of Iowa, and Nc
min min dem, of Tennessee, of the com
on ,1cee on ways and means, respectively
eddiEoaeu and advocated the Senates free
bill substitute for the House bond
a ar ar, lMcCreary, rep, of Minnesota, with
10 les OF charts and diagrams, replied
me argument of his colleague, Mr.
ver ,,e IN favor of the free coinage of sill
M made last Saturday.
joinas broslus, rep, of Pennsylvania.
ata 'e 81, these two in opposition to the SEN
'"osdtute, while Mr.. Bailey, dem, of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-13
AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY.
The Annual Report shows II in Good
Financial Condition.

Newark, N. J., Feb. 12-The annual
meeting of the American Tobacco Com
pany was held here this afternoon. out
of total of 447,OOo shares, 10000 were
represented. The report of George Ar
ents, the treasurer gave the total assets
at $4O,7S2, 6O7; liabilities, 1872. 1872 2S5. which
includes $252,34O as quarterly dividend
payable Feb 5, 1886 Surplus per state
ment Dec. 81. 1894. 81, 1888, go: net increase
for 1895, 81, 402 OS1; total, $a,600371.
The meeting approved the reports of
the treasurer and the board of managers.
opposition:
Three years. Lewis Ginter, James B.
Duke, BENJAMIN I. Duke, William A.
Marbury, George Arents.
Two years George w. Watts, William
H. Butler, John Pope.
One year George w. Gail, James c.
Butler, John Doerhoefer, Josiah Browne.
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SESSION OF THE SENATE.
A Vote on Making LincOIn's Birth
day "a Holiday Postponed.

NhS a. OetBOhNHs
Washington, Feb. 12-The birthday Of
Abraham Lincoln, this, the 18th day of
February, would have been added to the
list of American holidays, so far as the
action of the Senate could do so, had it
not been for a single objection. A bill for
that purpose, which had been introduced
some time ago, by Mr.. Hansbrough, rep.
of North Carolina, was to-day reported by
him from the committee on the library
and just as the Senate was on the eve of
adjournment, it occurred to Mr.. Hale rep.
Of Maine, that it would be a fitting and
graceful thing to pass the bill to-day, and
ne asked unanimous consent to have that
done.
Mr.. HILL dem, of New York, had con-
templated Offering an amendment to the
bill adding Jackson's birthday Dan. s.
also to the list of national holidays; but,
under the peculiar circumstances he said,
he would withhold such amendment and
offer it as separate proposition.
Then Mr.. Hawley, rep, of Connecticut,
interpoSed an objection on the ground
that there was danger of running to an
extreme on this question, like some coun-
tries where there were so many saints
days that the people We're seriously de-
prlyed of opportunities to work.
A bill for a memorial bridge across the
Potomac from the naval observatory
grounds at Washington to the Arlington
estate, was taken UP and passed, after
an unsuccessful attempt on the part of
Mr.. blanchard, dem, Of Louisiana, 20
have half the cost charged to the District
of Columbia.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. PETER,
pop, of Kansas, and went over until to-
morrow, for the appointment of a select
committee of five senators to inquire and
report upon all the facts and circum-
stances connected with the sale Of United
States bonds by the Secretary OF the
treasury in 1894-5-6.
bill for the admission of Arizona as
a state was introduced by Mr.. Carter,
rep, of Montana, and referred.
The urgent deficiency bill was taken up,
and some progress made on it.
At 4:l5 o'clock the Senate adjourned
until tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-13
UNCLE SAM INTERESTED.
Locking Into the Case of the Crazy
German Sailor.

The attention of the United States
government has been drawn to the
case of the German sailor.
Franks, who went crazy in Savan-
nah, after leaving his vessel here. Franks.
it will be remembered was taken charge
of twice by the police. The case was
brought before Judge Ferrlll of the ordi-
narys court, who decided that as Franks
was not a citizen Of this country he could
not be considered as a subject for the
state lunatic asylum. Mr.. Jacob Rauers,
the German consul, to whom the matter
was referred. decided that the German
government could take no action in the
matter because Franks had deserted his
ship. The law prohibiting steamship
companies from landing pauper emigrants
may apply in this case Mr.. David Rob
inson, the government emigration agent
here, has been called upon for informa-
ton In the case by the government. The
ship Marie Elizabeth, which brought
Franks to Savannah, sailed from this port
Dec Z, with a cargo of cotton for Goth
enburg, where she arrived Jan. 3.
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vote ON the BOND BIN substitute.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Although the
House in committee of the whole will vote
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock upon the
question of concurring in the Senate free
silver substitute for the House bond bill
the matter will not be finally disposed of
in this stage, until Friday On that day
the House in session as such, will consider
the recommendation of the committee of
the whole. and ex-Speaker Crisp will close
the debate for the democrats. For the
republicans it is probable the hour which
1t is expected will be at their disposal will
be divided among several republicans.
The final vote, Mr.. Dingley states, will be
asked for at 2 o'clock Friday.
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THE LIGHT TOURIST TRAVEL.
One Big Hotel which Had Five Times
as Much Help as Guests.

There is good deal of talk about the
scarcity of tourists. Where are they
keeping themselves, is the question that
southern hotel men are asking.
1t was expected that the recent heavy
snow and cold spell in the north would
have the effect of driving out to warmer
chimes a goodly number of travellers, but
50 far they have not come, nor have
they shown any particular indications that
they intend to do so, at least in as large
numbers as has been the case in years
gone by.
1t is said that one of the big tourist
hotels in Florida, at one of the most
prominent resorts, had last week an aver
age Of about fifty or sixty guests, and
something like 800 help. This is only an
example Of what is being experienced all
over Florida and Savannah, as well, Is
catching the benefit of 1t. The De Soto
hotel has only about 200 guests including
the regulars, and comparatively few or
them can be classed as strictly tourist
travellers The capacity of the hotel is
between 400 and 500, the latter number hav-
ing been accommodated on several occa-
sions. Usually at this time of the year
the De Soto is crowded and keeps SO for
two of three months, but this time there
is something wrong somewhere, and the
hotel men are at a loss t to locate it.
luton has any particular effect on the
amount of tourist travel Quite num-
Der OF TOURISTS VINO BeneTdliy 90 10 CuDd
at this season of the year, are now prac-
tically shut out, it Is true, because they
desire to travel without being subject
to the Inconvenience which must neces-
sarily attend upon tourist travelling while
such a state of affairs exists. But this
could. not possibly affect the tourist travel
to the extent that IL appears to have
been affected. The vestibuled trains on
both roads are scarcely paying for them
selves on account Of the short travel ana
the railroads make very little out of them
at best, The Lenten season begins next
week, however and as that will likely
bring an end, to certain extent. TO the
extensive gayeties in the north, everybody
is looking for the tourist business TO PICK
up, and there will have to be quite lit
tie rush to make up for what has been
lost so far, as compared with other years.
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HOGE's CONTEST.
He Claims Democratic NOtaries Re-
fused TO Take Evidence.

washington, Feb. 12.-The House COM
rnittee on elections NO. 3, Mr.. Mccall
chairman, to-day took up the case of Hoge
against Otey, from the Sixth Virginia dis
trict. Mr. Hoge wanted to reopen the
case for the purpose of taking further
evidence. He claims that democratic no
taries refused to take evidence for him.
and he wants the committee to take the
matter in hand and compel them to take
the necessary testimony.
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CITY BREvITIEs.

Petit jurors of the superior court have
been discharged by notice until tomorrow
morning ct 10 o'clock.
The o. clock a. m. stage of the river at
Augusta and the change during the past
twenty-four hours will hereafter appear
upon the morning weather map. This in
formation is of interest to many people,
whose plantations are likely to be effected
by the river stages. The data will be
placed on the map just above the "synop-
SIS
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Arrented for Rnne.-

Albert Ford colored, was arrested and
sent to the barracks last night by Po-
liceman Floyd. Ford is charged by James
Smith, colored, with the rape of his a.
year-old daughter. Smith lives at No "a
Wheaton street, and the crime was com
mitted in that locality. Smith told the
officer that his daughter was badly in
iured
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Grand Master Manucy at Albany.

Mr.. A. N Manucy, grand master Of the
/. O. o. f., will leave this morning for
Albany, where he viii attend a banquet
given by Evergreen Lodge No. G7 of that
city tonight Mr.. Manucy will be one
Of the speakers al the banquet Odd Feb
loWship is on a boom in Albany. Ever
green Lodge has largely increased. its MEM
bership recently, ana there is a probable
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Three Killed in a Collision.

Rochester, N. Y, Feb. ia terrible
wreck occurred on the New York Cen
trail railroad at midnight in which three
men were killed and three severely
wounded.
An eastbound stock train of twenty
three cars collided with a westbound
train of seventeen cars. The dead are .
Fred Hasford, fireman; Thomas WEIGH
engineer; Charles Wood, fireman.
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A1derman Lester 40 60 to chicago.

Alderman D. B. Lester was notified yes
terday by Gov. Atkinson of his appoint
ment as a delegate to the Chicago con-
vention, Feb. 10. Mr.. Testers appoint
ment was recommended by Mayor Myers,
who was unable to accept. Mr.. Lester
has accepted the appointment, and un-
less something intervenes viii attend as
a representative OF Savannah
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Excursionists for Florida.

The Florida Central and Peninsular
railroad carried train load Of excursion
lists south yesterday. The train passed
here as a second section Of train No. IS, at
10 O'Clock, and was crowded.
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A Fisherman Drowned.

winston, N. c.. Feb. l2-H. ]. Hoyle
and A. II. Crichter were in a boat fish
ing for shad near Greenville last evening
when a furry of wind capslzed the boat
Hoyle was drowned, and owing to the
freshet his body is not expected to be
found. Critcher made his escape by catch
ing a tree.
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"A fellow always feels satisfied with
himself after having taken in a little
game" said the fellow coming out OF
the restaurant
We'll, It all depends on what kind Of
2 game he's been taking in" replied his
friend, who had been out at the boxer
club.-Yonkers Statesman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-02-13

II don't mind getting caught" said
the fox, bitterly What grinds me IS
that they set this trap for a rabbitH-Chi-
cago Tribune
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The schooner Harriet c. Kerlin, Capt
Dutch, cleared and sailed yesterday for
Baltimore with 1881 feet Of pitch pine
lumber. The cargo was shipped by e. b.
Hunting e. Co.