davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
SMASH OF THE UNION NATIONAL.
The Controller Explains the Re-
ceiVershiD Scandal.

Washington. Sept. 11.-Referring 10 the
New Orleans dispatch to the effect that
much dissatisfaction existed there over
the fact that Examiner Johnson had been
placed in charge of the failed Union Ma
tional Bank, Controller Eekels this morn
ing said to a reporter for the Southern
Associated Press that had he known of
Mr.. Johnson's connection with A. & V.
Myer, the firm whose failure so serious
ly affected the Union bank, he would not
have designated him to take charge. The
assignment, however, Mr.. Eckels said,
was merely temporary, because Mr..
Johnson was already in charge of the af-
fairs of the American Bank, and that
Z was enough to engage all his time and
abilities. AS soon as news of the Union
failure reached the bureau Controller
Eekels directed Examiner Escott of Louis
vile, KY, to proceed to New Orleans and
relieve Mr.. Johnson, which had already
been done. The preliminary report of Mr..
Johnson, upon the condition of the Union
bank had not reached the controller at
noon, but Mr.. Eckels said he had no
doubt Of the truth of the statement sent
out last night from New Orleans that two
sets of books had been kept, and that a
discrepancy of at least 100000 exists be-
tween them.
Ex-Deputy Controller Tucker has been
appointed receiver of the Mutual National
Bank, which closed it's doors yesterday
and he was expected to take charge TO-
day.
Acting under the general instructions
given them, the receivers of the several
failed national banks at New Orleans
took possession of all the property found
in the vaults of the institutions. Among
these were a number of boxes containing
securities and other papers of depositors,
and others left with the banks for safe
keeping. Comptroller Eckels to-day
wired instructions TO the receivers to de-
| liver the boxes to all owners who are not
| indebted to the banks, and to allow the
| owners to remove the papers not relating
| TO their transactions with the bank or
| which could not be used in settling them.
Mr.. EckeIs explained that 1t was not only
not the wish of the department to interfere
with or embarrass the business men of
the city in any way by the management
of the receivers but on the other hand.
to facilitate and help them as much as
possible In order to aid as greatly as
possible in restoring confidence to the
people of New Orleans in their financial
Institutions the treasury department had
sent by telegraph and express to the sub
treasury in that city within the past two
days. s., $50, 900, to be used in meeting sugar
bounty claims and other demands upon
the government.
Up 10 the hour Of closing the depart
ment this afternoon, Comptroller Eckels
had received no report from the agents
and employees of the bureau in charge of
the failed banks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
sEABoARD AND SOUTHERN.
The Fight Brings on "a Suit For
Damages Mt baltimore.

Baltimore, Md, Sept 1.-THE rate war
between the Seaboard Air Line and the
Southern Railway Company got into the
local courts to-day. The Baltimore Steam
Packet Company which is the water con-
nection of the Seaboard Air Line, brought
suit in the superior court against the Bal
timore, Chesapeake and Richmond Steam
boat Company which is the water connec-
tion of the Southern Railroad Company,
for $4,000 for alleged breach of contract.
The declaration alleges that on Jan. /,
1887, the steam packet company entered
into an agreement with the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Richmond Steamboat
Company, which provided that for i've
years from the date and thereafter un-
I'll six months notice should be given OF
the termination of the contract by one of
the parties in interest, the latter company
agreed not to have any of its steamers
touch at Fortress Monroe or Norfolk to
receive or discharge passengers or freight
to no from Baltimore.
The Packet Company claims that on
July 7, 1896 the Richmond Company be-
gan to violate the agreement and has con-
tinued to do so since that time. For that
reason damages are asked, amounting to
Sl500OO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
FOUND A LOST SPANISH NINE.
Excitement in Texas Over "A Proba-
biIity of Opening Profitable Gold
niuufnua


From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Round Rock, Tex, Aug. 31.-There is
great excitement in the counties OF Bell
and Milan, over recent discoveries of
gold, In Bell county syndlcates have
leased large bodies Of land, and the ore
taken out has been sent to Cripple Creek.
Col. to be assayed. If the report Is
favorable, mines will be actively de-
veloped.
In this (Milam) county gold has been
discovered on the old Bowles land, and
a company. backed by ample capital, has
been organized for the purpose of working
the claims, the land having been leased
for fifty years Many years ago the Span
ish Jesuits and Mexicans opened a mine
on this land, and tradition says the yield
was enormous. Being in dread OF the In
dams, who roamed at will over Texas in
those days, themine was abandoned. Be-
fore leaving, however, they took pains to
| fll the shaft completely up and cover 1t
| with earth. For years parties have made
| efforts to locate this lost mine but their
| labors were never rewarded, and the task
was given up.
When the discovery of gold in Bell
/ county was announced some two months
| ago the old. story of the lost mine on the
| Bowles place was revived, and a COM
| pdHy quietly leased the lana DefOre max
| ing known their purpose. They sent to
| Cripple Creek and employed Il. L. Gonna
way, gold miner who for many years
| has had experience In the mines OF Cali
| fornia, British Columbia and Australia
| He Immediately began the work of locat-
| ing the old Spanish mine, and from al
most oblterated landmarks he finally
| succeeded in ascertaining where the shaft
| had been sunk. After removing the earth
| 1t was found that the shaft had been
| completely filled up. and II will take much
| hard work and considerable time to re-
| move the debris. A large force of men
| has been employed, and the work of de-
veloping the mine is now actively under
way. Lands in the vicinity of the Bowles
| place have naturally gone up in value.
because IT is thought that the vein may
extend for a considerable distance. From
early settlers the story has been handed
| down that his mine Is rich in silver as
well as gold, and that there are several
| places in this section where the Spaniards
| developed rich mines, but were compelled
| by the constantly recurring raids of tho
savages to abandon them. The object
| in always filling UP the shafts leads to-
| the belief that they expected at some fu-
| ture time to return and work them.
| In close proximity to these gold mines
are the famous coal mines. which for the
| past four years have been turning out
| coal in paying quantities, most OF which
/ is shipped from Roclxdale, the nearest
| point on the railway.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
BRITISH CRIMES IN AFRICA.
Cold FLOODED Murders by "Pioneers
of Civilization" :
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
London, Sept. 5.-Turkey It should be
said, Is not the only country where bar
barities, without a shadow Of excuse. are
being committed. A terrible Indictment
has been made against the British forces
engaged In supressing the rebellion i'm
Matabeleland. Several private letters
from Buluwayo this week describe with
an air OF verify atrocities which amount
to wholesale legalized murder. Nothing
worse in general character is reported
from Constantinople than this, from Eng
lishmen engaged with the British detach-
ment in pursuit of natives;
when out on patrol a week ago we
suddenly surprised Ave Kaffirs sitting
down watching some goats. They simply
Jumped up, threw down their shields and
assegais and covered their faces with
their hands. One short command was
given and the five men we're shot dead.
We rode on as II nothing had happened.
another case is that Of a young green
doctor sent fresh from home by the Red
Cross Society. He was tying up q wound
ed Matabele when a sergeant came by.
"'Hullo, DOCTOR says he, what are You
up tor
:" Attending this wounded native re-
plies medico.
Nonsense says the officer. Leave
the Niger and come and look after some
OF my men,
:" ~ COWS 'he DOCTOR I must attend
TO this native first.1 '4fH leffitiNNHssI
'Dn, ~ .Ii,s. Ell? All right. Band
age away And he drew his revolver and
blew half the Kaffirs head off.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
PALMER's NOTIFICATION.
Senator CafRrey Has Received No
Letter From Cleveland.

Letter FROM OieEeIHnU.
New Orleans, Sept Ex-senator Donel-
son Caffery left this morning for Louis
will to notify Gen. John M. Palmer of Illi-
nois of his selection as candidate for
President of the United States on the
national democratic ticket.
A States reporter interviewed the sem
ator Just as he was boarding the train,
and asked him whether he had received
any word from President Cleveland. SEN
ator Caffery replied in the negative, and
added that he knew nothing except what
he had seen in the papers, and it was his
opinion that If a letter was written, it
would be addressed to Chairman Bynum.
Senator Caffery will present Hon. John
r. Fellows with an invitation on the part
of the New Orleans sound money demo-
Gratis to deliver an address before the
people some time next week. As Col.
Fellows speaks in Memphis Monday, 1t
is thought he will accept and come to
this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
FIVE CoNvICTs ESCAPE.
They Secure Arms and Return the
Fire of the Guards.

Frankfort. KY, Sept. n.-Joseph Sheer
and Frank Smith, murderers, and Charles
slaven and Charles Shannon. burglars,
and Frank T. Evans, horse thief, Sc
GREETED tools in their cells in the peniten-
tiary and at s o'clock last night they
broke the locks on their cells and es-
CAPPED. Before leaving the cell room they
secured rifles. shotguns and revolvers
from the day guards armory They
climbed the north wall Of the penitentia-y
enciosur6t The night guards had not dis
covered their escape until they were in
the act of jumping from the top of the
wall. They fired on the escaping con-
yicts. and the latter returned the fire. but
as far as known nobody was wounded.
owing 10 the darkness, pursuit of the con-
victs was impossible. The governor has
offered a reward Of 800 each for their
caDture.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
sUsPENDs PAYMENT.
Another New Orleans Bank Closes
as m PrecautIon.

New orleans, La, Sept. 1.-THE Bank
Of Commerce closed its doors to-day The
Bank Of Commerce was organized In 1887,
with capital stock Of 10000. william
p. Nichols, nephew Of Chief Justice
Nichols of the supreme court, is it's presi-
dent. There was a great crowd about the
Bank buifding shortly after the doors were
closed. IL Is stated that the doors were
closed as a matter of precaution. there
having been a run on the bank yester-
day. Depositors, 1t Is understood will
lose only a little.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
PAYNE DIED INTERSTATE.
The Estate FOOts Up $3,OOO,OOO in
Bank Stock and Real Estate.

Cleveland, o.. Sept. 11.-7Henry B. Payne
died intestate. 1t is given out by his con-
fidential lawyers that the estate is worth
about 100000 in bank stock and real es-
tate. This amount will be divided into
three parts, one-third to Col. Oliver H.
Payne, the Standard Oil magnate, one
third to Mrs. C. w Bingham of Cleveland,
and one-third to the heirs of Mrs. William
c. Whitney. The heirs of Mrs. Whitney
are four-Harry Payne Whitney who mar
ried Gertrude Vanderbilt. Mrs Almeric
Paget dorothy Whitney,, and Young
Whitney, who is now attending college.
The old homestead on Euclid avenue in
this city was recently decided to Mrs. C.
w. Bingham.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
AT THE POINT OF DEATH.

Rev. DIR. John A. Preston of Char
Iotte Dying From Typhoid Fever.
Charlotte, N. c., Sept. 11.-Rev. John A.
Preston, pastor OF the First Presbyterian
church Of this place. who was taken III
with typhoid fever at Lexington on Aug.
IA. while on his summer vacation, Is ly-
ing at the point OF death. A telegram this
afternoon said he was slowly sinking and
another at O'Clock tonight said that
there was no change in his condition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
CROPS IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Government Figures Looked Upon
as Too High.

as Too High.
Raleigh, N. c., Sept. 1.-THE North Car
DINA crop report for September issued to-
day, based on returns from thousand
correspondents, says the percentage of the
condition of cotton is g. as against the
government estimate of 70. The falling off
as compared with August is IS points, and
as compared with last September Is
points. The percentage of condition of
corn is 70 against SO in August, and IS last
September; tobacco, rs, against 30 last Sep
tember rice, rs; peanuts 70: sorghum, So;
sweet potatoes, 80; hay, a. The apple crop
is a failure, being only "a per cent. The
commissioner of agriculture says he feels
sure this report is more accurate than
that of the government. 1t is week la
ter than the latter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
POP6LIsT NOTIFICATIONS.
Letters to BE Sent to Bryan and
watson on Sept. Is.

Washington, Sept. Ex-senator Butler,
chairman of the populist committee, this
morning received letter from Senator AL
len, stating that he would mail his letter
of notification to Mr.. Bryan of his nomi-
nation by the populist party for Presi-
dent on Sept. 10 Chairman Butler has
likewise decided that he will mail Mr..
Watson his letter of notification of his
nomination for Vice President on the same
date
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
cold stan FIowing In.

New York. Sept. lO-The. steamship
Furst Bismarck. which arrived last
night. brought gold as follows: Lazard
Freres, 1O,9e4 600 francs; Bank OF British
North America, f20i,OO; Speyer a. Co..
f99. 600; total. 1862, 800; aggregate arrival
thus far. s23. 172,O5O. Lazard Freres have
deposited 100000 gold In the sub-treas-
ury in exchange for greenbacks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
SUN COUNCIL OF THE RED MEN.
The semi-Centennial to BE Cele'
brated Mt Philadelphia.

Minneapolis Mimi, Sept. 1.-THE Great
Sun council Of the Improved Order of Red
Men ended this afternoon, when the new
ly elected great chiefs were elevated to the
stumps.
Liberal appropriations were made for
celebration Of the semi-centennal at Phil
adelphia.
The proposition to appoint a national
organizer was defeated and the work was
left to the great Incohonee, who received
an extra appropriation TO carry on the
work.
The ritual was partly adopted and the
remainder left to the great chiefs council.
Changes in the ritual Of Pocahontas were
deferred until the next council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

Berlin, Sept. 1l.--Herr Schuster, direc-
tor Of the Handles Geselleschaft, has been
arrested upon the charge Of embezzlement.
The amount OF Herr Schuster's defalca-
ton IS estimated at 5000, 600 marks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
kIchere Renominatrd.

Corpus Christi. Tex. Sept. 1.-THE dem
ocratic congressional convention met here
yesterday and nominated Rudolph Kle-
berg Of Cuero for congress and adopted
free silver platform,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
DIR. J. e. CHANCELLOR DEAD.
He Was One of VirgiDia's Mos
Prominent Medical Men.

University OF Virginia, Sept. n.-Dr.
Joseph Edgar Chancellor died to-day OF
pneumonia. aged Il. H9 was surgeon in
the confederate army resigned the chair
OF demonstrator OF anatomy in the Uni
versity OF Virginia after seven years ser.
vice. He was president Of the medical So
ciety OF Virginia and a prominent member
of the medical society Of Virginia and OF
the American health board. He was the
author of many valuable papers on sur
gerry and medicine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
snicfde Under n Train.

Norfolk, Va Sept. 1i.-James Cherry, a
cigarmaker of this city, threw himself I'M
der a train of moving cars at the depot Of
the Norfolk and Western railroad this
morning and was cut in two at the hips
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
FIGHTING IN CUBA.
Gen. MeIguizo Claims to Have Rout-
ed 1000 Insurgents.

Havana, Sept. 1l.--Gen. Melguizo reports
that his command has had an engage
ment with 1900 rebels under Bermudez
and other leaders on the Potosi road. IN
the province Of Pinar del Rio.
The insurgents. according to the ofiicial
report, were defeated and dispersed, with
loss OF seventeen killed. Sixteen Of the
troops were wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
AT THE THEATER.
The First Spectacular Play of the
Season Put on last Night.


Yale's Twelve Temptations, well-known
of all theater-goers, was the attraction
last night. and will be again this after
noon and once more tonight. The show,
of course, is along the old lines. But 1t
is still pretty and enjoyable. The cos
tunes seen this season are striking; es-
pecially in the specialties. Gus Bruno Is
still with the company as are also Harry
and Elliott, the acrobats, who do q
turn" that Is well worth seeing.
The dancers with the troupe this sea-
son are up to the standard of those usual
ly employed by Mr.. Yale, and the cory
phees are as likely lot of girls as might
be met in a days journey on the Riaito.
The doors for the gallery were closed
by the time the performance began; there
was a crush aloft; not even standing
room could be had There was, however,
a good deal of all sorts of room on the
first floor 1t must be that the people
have not corle back from their vacations
yet.
For some reason the "shaft OF light
feature did not materialize The lights
under the stake failed to work. and the
two pretty dancers tripped and balanced
over the glass squares with effect De
cidedly disappointing to the front row
| The defect will be remedied for the natl
nee and night performance.
Eight Bells" pot pourrl of comedy
| acrobatic feats and pantomine. will b.
given at the theater Monday and Tuesday
nights. A feature of the performance will
be the Introduction Of the Byrne broth.
ers in feats OF acrobatic skill and panto-
mime The surprises in the way of dis
| appearances, somersaults and vaulting
with innumerable other tricks of the MIN
BILE performers, are said to be wonderful
Several clever and taking speciahies will
ba introduced
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
OFFICERS of THE ELKs MEET.
Next Convention of the Grand
Lodge to BE Held at Minneapolis.

Lodge to BE Held at Minneapolis.
st. Louis, Sept. 1.-THE grand officers
and trustees of the Benevolent Protective
Order of Elks are in annual session here
weller, grand exalted ruler, of Harris
burg, Pa; G. A. Reynolds, grand secreta-
ry. of Michigan; Jerome B. Fisher Of
jamestown, N. Y, George P. Crouck of
Omaha, Neb., and H. "A. Craycroft of Dali
las Tex, grand trustees.
There was some talk of using the chari-
ty fund for the building of home for the
Elks, but no action was taken.
Minneapolis was selected as the place
of holding the next annual convention of
the grand lodge on July 7, 1897
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
SPANS SOLDIERS.

Sixty-FIve ThOusnnd HeInfOrce-
ments for Cuba.
Madrid, Sept. lit is announced that
in addition to 10000 troops which are TO
be embarked for Cuba at the beginning Of
the month of October, force of 5000 men
is about to be organized for service in
Cuba II it should become necessary to send
further reinforcements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

Denver Col. Sept. 1.-THE fusion con-
ference adjourned at o'clock this morn
ing after another fruitless day trying to
fix up state ticket.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

--"Helpl Helpw cried the man who was
being robbed. Calm yourself" said tho
highwayman. Il don't need any assists
ance. "-Tit-Bits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
COTTON MILL OWNERS ASSIGN.
Dull Business and Poor Collections
the Cause.

Cincinnati, o., Sept. n.-Pearce, Atkins
& Co., proprietors of the Franklin Cotton
Mills, at 1O3 West Second street, assigned
this morning for the benefit of creditors.
The assets are $240 900, and the liabilities,
$l6S,OOO, with no preferences. Dull busi-
ness and slow collections is the alleged
cause of the failure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. Lee Lewman left yesterday for At
lanta by the Central.
Mr.. NJ S. Herman left yesterday by the
Plant system for New York.
Mr.. James r. Cain left for Macon yes
terday, for few days vacation.
Mrs. w. b. Metzger and Miss Willie
Metzger are visiting relatives at Resource
Ga.
Mr.. Malcolm Maclean left by the Central
last night for a few days stay at his coun-
try home, near Griffin.
Mr.. George +. Armstrong returned from
a months pleasure trip to New York on
the City of Augusta yesterday.
Mr.. II. Jensen returned yesterday from
the mountains of North Carolina, where
his family is spending the summer.
Mr.. Oh. G. Dahl returned yesterday from
Flat Rock, N. c., after a visit Of several
weeks to his family who are spending the
summer there.
Mr.. b. Arentz, prominent and prosper
Gus phosphate miner and exporter OF
Ocala, Fla, is IN the city on his return
home after spending the summer months
in Canada. Mr.. Arentz has many friends
In Savannah and IN appreciation of theii
good will he rendered a number of then
a dinner. A private dining room was Sc
cured at Hicks and everything was ar
ranged in banquet style, with decorated
tables, upon which were served all the del
icacies of the season. Mr.. AREN'T sat al
the head Of the table, and among thos'
present on this most enjoyable occasion
were Capt. F. @. Strachan, Capt. George
p. Walker, Capt. Quincy, Messrs. +. ID
M. Strachan, Charles f. Absen OF Ocala
Sam Ross, Lawrence Kelly. J. G. Ander
sen, e. Eiehborn, J. c. Harris Menzies ant
Capt Googins. After spending day oil
two here. Mr. Arentz will return to ocala
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-12

Pittsburg, Pa. Sept. liza telegram
from Uniontown. Pa, says there are 100
cases of diphtheria and typhoid fever in
that place and diphtheria is prevalent at
Brownfleld. and other places throughout
the coke regions
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
WORDS OF WISDOM.

m, =, n,
Inc biack sheep is oiten the smartess
OF the flock.
a lowiy origin does not preclude
lofty destiny.
All the reasoning OF man is not worth
one sentiment OF woman.
Go back far enough, and you can
find scandal in every family.
1t is always dangerous to take q
veiled woman for beautiful one.
MANY a tear can be dried eas;er with
bank notes than with handkerchief.
II Won have both trocts and bread
20 give the hungry give them the bread
first.