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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-04
OUR HONOR TO LIVE IN HISTORY.
The Confederate Memorial Institute
SuDercedes the Battle Abbey.


SuDercedes the Battle Abbey.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept s-The movs-
ment inaugurated by Charles Broadway
Rouss of New York to perpetuate the his
tory of the southern confederacy and
deeds of southern bravery by erecting a
magnificent memorial building was pro-
NOTED by the action of the board Of
trustees, whose first session was brought
to close tonight on Lookout mountain.
Corporate existence will he given the
movement by a charter obtained in Mis-
sissippi for the Confederate Memorial AS
ISOLATION. The idea of battle abbey has
been abandoned as tmpracticable, and the
structure to be erected Will be called the
Confederate Memorial Institute.
The board was organized by electing Gen.
W. ID. Chipley of Pensacola, Fla, presi-
dent, and Gen. G. A. Evans of Atlanta,
vice president. Col. Robert G. Wood of
New Orleans will continue to act as gem
eral manager. The Fourth National Bank
Of Nashville was designated as treasurer
and depository of funds, both subject to
change by the board at it's next meet
ing, which was set for Oct. at Belle
Meade, near the home Of Gen. w. II.
Jackson. Gen. w. II. jackson Of Tennes-
see, Col. Robert White of West Virginia,
Gen. j. B. Briggs of Kentucky and Gen.
Ross OF Texas we're constituted an execu-
tive committee.
The plan for raising the necessary funds
provides for the appointment OF agents
in each county to make a thorough can
vass in every state in the south The board
of trust is composed of eighteen members
besides Col. A. @. Dickinson of New York,
the personal agent of Mr.. Rouss. The body
is made self-perpetuating and is divided
equally into two and four-year term
members. The charter holds good for
fifty years. Fifteen states, the District OF
Columbia, Oklahoma and Indian territory
are represented on the board. 1t Is es-
timated that the institute will involve an
outlay at least of $4,000 before compile
tion. It's chief mission will be education
in character by collecting together the
correct facts at issue In the history Of the
late war. Capt. J. NJ Hickey Of Washing
ton, y. c.. was seated as a member OF the
board over W. A. Gordon, contestant. The
location of the memorial hall will not be
considered until after the money has been
raised
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THE FIGHT is ON AGAIN.
THE CUT OF THE sEABOARD MET
by THE ASSOCIATION.

The Interests of the Association
Left I'm the Hands of the COmmis-
sioner to Take What Further Ac-
ton He May Think Necessary.
President Spencer Does Not Com
slider the SeabOard n Dangerous
AntaEOnist"--The Rates Cut One
THIRD ns "A start.
New York. Sept. S.--The Southern States
Freight Association met at 10 o'clock this
morning in the Hotel Marlborough. The
object of the gathering was to discuss the
recent action of the courts in dissolving
an injunction restraining the SeaIboard Air
Line from reducing rates. The association
remained in session until o'clock when
1t took a recess for lunch. 1t reconvened at
2;SO o'clock and remained in session until
8 o'clock. Immediately after adjournment
Commissioner II. s. Haines issued the fol-
lowing statement of the days dolngs:
'At a meeting of the executive board
of the Southern States Freight Associa-
tion held to-day, the commissioner was
instructed to issue rates to meet the re-
duction already made by the Seaboard Air
further action as might be necessary with
reference to any further reduction by the
Seaboard Air Line"
The meeting was adjourned subject to
the call of the chair.
while the Southern States Freight AS
sociatlon does not consider the Seaboard
Air Line dangerous antagonist" said
President Spencer. of the Southern Rail-
way this evening, yet we feel we must do
something in order to compete with them.
Yesterday the Seaboard Air Line in ac-
cordance with the law, filed a notification
of reduction In the freight rate between
Atlanta and Baltimore, which affects the
present rate from 33 to 30 per cent Imme-
diately on learning of this we placed on
file similar notification of reduction. Both
will go into effect on Saturday" 1t Is said
that the Seaboard Air Line are about to
wage war against the Southern States
Freight Association, now that the inJunc-
tion restraining them from cutting rates
has been removed"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-04
pl AGED IN PALMER'S HANDS.
THE ILLINOIS SENATOR BEARS THE
NEW STANDARD.

Y,oI,oer of Kentucky Given the Sec
ond Place on the National Demo-
cratic Ticket-Bragg Withdraws
Durins the BaIlOt-CIeveland De-
dimes to Allow the Use of His
Name-Brecl<inridSe Makes a Hot
Snecch and Hits Bryan-The Work
of the Convention Harmonious
throughout.
Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. S.-The second
ord final days session of the national
democratic party was conducted with the
same business celebrity that marked the
onening proceedings. 1t closed up all its
business, platform, nominations and ev-
orvthing else in a continuous session of
loss than FIVE hours Then 1t adjourned
sine die without once indulging in any
extravagant hypodrome proceedings, or
at any time permitting its order of busi-
ness to be interfered with by the CALLER
les. In this respect the convention was
an object lesson as to what national con-
yentions might be made if the plans sug-
eested in 1892 by ex-Consul General Col
Inns of Boston as to the limitation of spec
tators. in some modified FORM were adopt
ed by the great national parties.
The nominees were: Senator John Nc
Auley Palmer of Illinois, for President;
ex-Gov Simon Bolivar Buckner of Ken
tucky, for Vice President.
Both candidates were born In Kentucky
tI,n
Louisville, the capital of the Dark and
bloody ground" was appropriately de-
signed as the place of notification for
both candidates, Sept. 12 being the date
assigned. The convention was rich in or
W. c. P. Breckenridge of Kentucky easily
took rank as one of the most effective Of
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campaign utterances heard in recent
years
Before adjourning the convention took
the precaution of clothing its executive
committee with full power to take all
proper steps to secure recognition for the
ucket in states where the Australian ball
Iot law or other legislation might inter-
pose obstacles to the recognition OF two
democratic tickets, each claiming to be
regular This difficulty is anticipated in
ohio' and some other states in the ac-
eepted battle ground in the middle west
convention Hall, Indianapolis. Ind.
sept. 3.-The delegates were tardy in get
'hg to the convention hall this morning.
al Il o'clock, the hour to which the con
'ehtion had adjourned, there were not
Hi'y delegates present, but the gallerie IS
were being fast filed.
"hen Senator Palmer of Illinois enter
eu the nall and took his seat on the plat
form he was compllmented with a round
Of applause.
soon after II o'clock the delegates, with
'"e exception Of those on the committee
oN resolutions, began to crowd in, COM
"'S IN solid delegations, and the space as
signed to them was in a short time fully
occupied. The arrival of each state dele
su'ion was indicated by the musicians,
VINO played the airs most appropriate TO
s'e locatlon-"Yankee Doodle" for a New
england state, Maryland, My Maryland
-or the delegation from that state, "Oli
iNeh'ueky Home" Dixie. etc. AS is
1suaL the popular acclaim was in favor
VI Dixie and Maryland"
ABOUT this time Mr.. Buckner of Ken
lucky entered the hall and was greeted
y. T''n cheers. Then Mr.. Breckenridge or
-NeD'ucky came in with his delegation,
'N Hurrah for Breckenridge" was
'"outed from scores OF throats. The
."0uts for Breckenridge were kept up from
bo ,' salierles as II It were expected that
s,, would deliver the speech, which he
Ji.eu ,i..,. 70 make at the mass meeting last
Li. IT, lie took no notice of the shouts,
H. engaged I'm conversation with Gov.
.Aner, who sat by his side.
~ H'i0 o'clock Senator cafrery Of Lou
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-04
A LABOR OF LOVE.
Col. ChIpiey VIII Accept the Press
idency OF the Battle Abbey.

1uency Oh Nhe
Atlanta, Ca, Sept. 3.-W. d. Chipley, a
member of the board Of trustees Of the
Confederate Battle Abbey. now known as
the Confederate Memorial Institute, was
called by business from the pending meet
ing Of the board at Lookout mountain, and
learned while in Atlanta OF his election as
president of the board.
The trustees who, in connection with the
president. constitute the executive COM
mite, are Gen. w. II. Jackson Of Ten
nessee, Gen. Briggs of Kentucky; Gen.
Ross Of Texas, and Col. Robert White OF
West Virginia.
Col Chipley said TO a Constitution re-
porter that he earnestly supported Gen.
Jackson for the presidency, but his health
prevented his acceptance. The offer to
him was a genuine surprise. II seemed
impossible to accept, but under conditions
which were very possible. he would ac-
cept. Col. Chipley said he was already
laying plans which would bring early re-
suits, or he would return these trusts to
be placed in a better hand. The work
would be great, and without pecunlary
compensation. but It would be a labor OF
love, as its success would be the greatest
honor any man could desire.
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DAUNTLEss UNDER ARREST.
An Investigation Held Hut Nothing
Given out-Spain Is Interested.

Brunswick, Ca, Sept. S.-The tug
Dauntess is now lying at her dock in
charge of Deputy United States Marshal
Taylor, acting under Instructions from
Collector Lamb.
All of the crew have been detained up
on the vessel, except Leo Lomn. master,
and Dan II. Devereaux, engineer, who
were permitted to go ashore on their own
recognizance. The department at Wash
ington will advise future proceedings,
based upon a report Of to-day's investi-
cations here.
At IL O'clock the Dauntless secured her
fratique from quarantine, weighed an
chor and Inspector Demlng boarded her.
The Inca, lying nearby, weighed anchor
also, and pulling alongside, took the
Dauntless in tow. Coming up. the in
spector mustered the crew, consisting Of
ten negroes. Master Ilomn and Engineer
DeVereaux were In commando of these
men. They looked WELL but tired by their
long delay from reaching home AMI
friends. Along the route the wharves
were full of people to witness the Daunt-
less arrival, and to welcome her crew
back home safe.
Opposite Coney g. Parkers dock she
dropped anchor, and the Inca cut loose
and went to her berth. Collector Lamb
Attorney Gary and Marshal Taylor were
in waiting and put out for the Dauntless
Immediately. Lomn, Devereaux and
Deming were at dinner, after the con-
clusion of which a court of inquiry was
formed in the after cabin, which had all
the elements of a strictly private session
and lasted five hours. None but federal
officials were allowed on board. and no
information as to the nature of the testi-
mony taken was given out
When the investigation ended, the Inca
put out from her docks having on board
Managing Owner duBignon and his attor-
merry, ]. w. Bennett, Judge w. ID. Young
of Jacksonville, whom rumor places as
attorney for j. ID. White and w. $. Bis
bee of Jacksonville, who were also OF the
Inca party. These two latter named are
connected by rumors with the Cuban
junta.
Permission was granted by Collector
Lamb for the Dauntless to go to her dock
in charge of an officer as above stated.
At late hour the collector and inspector
were in the custom house offices formulat-
ing a synopsis OF their days work for wire
to Washington.
The only statement given TO the
press in regard to II was that
IAN investigation of the Dauntless
had been held in pursuance with instruc-
tions from the department, which would
be informed of the result, and that an
officer had been place In charge of the ves-
sci and crew for the present"
The activity in Spanish circles is being
noticed and the action of the Spanish gov
ernment in employing Crovat g. Whitfield,
special counsel, and centering their state
| consular force In Brunswick at this period
| is worth noting.
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THE SUCCESSOR OF SMITH.

MIR. Secretary Francis Takes the
Oath of ONCE.
Washington, Sept. 3.-Ex-Gov. David r.
Francis Of Missouri took the oath of office
as Secretary OF the Interior at 1880 p m.
to-day.
The oath was administered by Associate
Justice Harlan OF the United States su-
preme court In the private room of Secre-
tary Carlisle, in the treasury department.
There were present Secretaries Lamont
and Carlisle, besides several newspaper
reporters.
In the afternoon the new secretary visi-
ted the department and made the acduain-
tance OF the assistant secretaries and the
chief OF bureaus.
Tomorrow Mr.. Francis will begin the
actiyre duties Of his office.
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MIR. RICHARDSON WANTED.
He Is Expert and Chairman Jones Is
Overloaded In Chicago

Overloaded In Chicago.
Washington, Sept Ex-senator Jones has
wired Mr.. Richardson, who has been in
charge of the national committee WORK
here. that he must have his services at
once in Chicago. and in answer to the
call. he starts there tomorrow. The work
of the campaign was accommodating 10
rapidly on the hands OF Chairman Jones,
he said, that he was compelled TO have the
assistance of Mr.. Richardson.
The headquarters here will be in charge
of Clark Howell of Atlanta. Frank p.
Morgan will aid Senator Faulkner In LOOK
ing after the correspondence Aof the na.
tional committee until Mr.. Howell ar
rives.
Mr.. Richardson has shown splendid ca.
pacity in handling the campaign matters
and 1t is no surprise that Chairman Jones
wishes his services IN the larger field.
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John NJ. Palmer, since 1910, has been
serving his state or his country in some
capacity and he has always been the
same aggressively courageous man,
,'.it, ~HelHer on the field of battle, in the po-
hucal campaign, in the court trial or IN
iesislatlVe debate. Long before he sat
III the constitutional convention of 1s47
yoAh NJ. Palmer was a Judge on the
Dehch' and for forty years thereafter he
administered the laws in the same capac-
NY From 1852 to 1856 he was state sena-
lol' he was delegate to the repubn-
Tan S convention of 1860 and was a repub-
n0aH eiector In the same year He was
a member of the peace conferences in
washington in 1861. Then he went to the
war lie was colonel OF the Fourteenth
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-04
FOR BRyAN's HOMECOMING.
A Reception VIII BE rendered Him.
VIII Meet the silver Men.

VIII Meet the silver Men.
Lincoln, Neb., Sept 3.-Arrangoments
for the home coming of William J. Bryan
and the reception Of the silver notinca-
tion committee are under way.
1t is probable the notification commit
tee will reach Lincoln ahead of the demo-
cratic candidate and the local Bryan Club
will provide for their entertainment 1t
is now almost definitely known that Sena-
tor Teller will be present, and aside from
the notification speech proper Of Judge
Grant, will deliver the principal address.
There will be no local speakers, as at first
arranged. The demonstration, while not
on the elaborate scale which followed
Mr.. Bryan's return after his nomination,
promises TO be enthusastlc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-04
NEW HAMPSHIRE REPUBLICANS.
They Have Nominated c. w. Holt of
Nashua for Governor.

NWHHHW TUT wv = 11"'s
Concord, N. H., Sept. S.-When the re-
publican state convention was called 10
order by Chairman Jewett OF the state
committee in Phoenix hall, at 1115 this
forenoon the attendance Of delegates was
one Of the largest at any convention ever
held by the party In the state. The per-
rnanent organization selected at the eau
Gus last evening was adopted for the
convention, and President Hon. Henry b.
Ouinby OF Lakeport addressed the con-
yention.
Judge Charles w. Holt of Nashau.
amid much enthusiasm, placed Hon.
George A. Ramsdel Of that city In nomi-
nation for governor, and he was chosen
by acclamation.
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Illinois Infantry, and was rapidly promot-
ed. For conspicuous gallantry at the bat
tie Of Stone River he was made a ma
Jor general in 1862. In 1868 he was elected
governor Of Illinois, but after his term
Of service expired he was less fortunate
in politics. He had become a democrat
and was three times defeated when be-
fore the legislature as candidate for sena-
tor. In 1883 he was defeated as a demo-
crat for governor, but the next time the
grand old man appeared on the political
field he won, and was sent to Washington
as an Illinois senator. He has never
mhsed an opportunity to deal a hard
blow to the opposition in the Senate. SEN
ator Palmer is a native of Kentucky and
is 70 years old
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-04
RATS AND MATCHES.
They Cause n Big Blaze I'm "A North
Carolina Town.

winston. N. c.. Sept. s.-Two Of the
largest stores in Warsaw, N. c., were
burned last night, and others were dam
aged by fire. The principal losers were
c. r. Hussey general store. building and
stock, loss $1,000; insurance. 1900, and
]. r. Best, general store, 5000; Insurance,
q, 800. other losses aggregate e. 900, with
no insurance.
The fire was started by rates and
matches
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THE REDUCED RATES.
The Cut begins by Dividing the Pre-
sent Rates About In Half.

Washington, Sept. s.-The Southern anc
seaboard Railroad Companies have filed
with the interstate commerce commission
schedules Of freight and passenger rates
to take effect Sept. 5.
The reductions from present rates in
some instances exceeds 50 per cent,
whilst the average reduction is over one-
third of the rates now in effect.
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NoRFoLIS's BIG BLAZE.
Twenty-sevcn buildings Are Burn
ed-MOstIy Small Ones.

Norfolk, Va, Sept. s.-The fire which
occurred In this city last night burned
over an area Of about two acres and de-
stroyed twenty-seyen buildings on Ne
braska and Waters street. The buildings,
together with the stock Of $. r. White &
Bro, were valued atabout 1900, on which
there was considerable insurance.
with the exception of Whites factory,
which was a large and Imposing one,
slight value
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-04
CIRCUITS MAJORITY GROWS.
Republicanism Thrives in the Green
Hills of Vermont.

White River Junction. VT. Sept. s.--Re-
turns from all but three cities and towns
in the state give the following vote for
governor: Grout, republican, 53.270; Jack
son, democrat, 14,s7s; Battcll populist. 63O;
Whittemore, prohibition, 523. CIRCUITS
plurality, 1882; majority over all, 1929.
The same cities and towns I'm 1899 gave
Fuller, republican, majority over all Of
II, $50.
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LAURADA WAS NOT WRECKED.
The Little Vessel Was Only DAM
aged-Her skipper in Limbo.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. S.-Capt. Muir
ply of the American steamship Laurada
has been arrested on a charge of having
articles contraband of war on his ves-
sci, a number of rifles having been found
on the steamer. Murphy was released on
ball in the sum of $500.
The report that the Laurada had been
wrecked at Port Antonio through treach-
cry is untrue. TIE vessel was only slight
ly damaged.
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Duluth, Mimi, Sept. 3.-The Manufac-
turers Bank Of West Duluth has been
placed in the hands OF receiver by or
der OF the state bank examiner It's de-
posits amount TO $4,000.
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THE THREE FRIENDS HAS GONE.
She Gave the Cutters the slip While
They sIept-OR to Cubn.

They SIept-OR to Cuba.
Washington, Sept. 3.-The treasury de-
partment is informed that the steamer
Three Friends slipped out Of Jackson
Vile, Fla, last night. She was loaded
with arms and ammunition, and her des-
tination is supposed to be some Cuban
port.
The United States revenue cutters have
been instructed to look her up.
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CONTINUED on Fifth Page.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-11-13
Washington.

The later reports from Washington
indicate that Bryan's plurality will be
near 10000. The Bryan vote was the
strongest in the more thickly populated
portion of the state. The number Of
votes thus far reported-77.175
equals that of two years ago, 60 that.
allowing for the increase. there remains
about 10000 more TO hear from.
John r. Rogers, Populist. has been
chosen governor over P. G. Sullivan,
though by majority probably 1000
under the electoral ticket
The entire fusion ticket has been
successful by majorities ranging from
5000 to 5000. The legislature is
Populist ON joint ballot, though there
is possibility that the Republicans
may control the senate, as they have IA
hold.overs ont Of q total Of 81 mem.
bers Of the upper house.
The returns from Washington as re.
ported for presidential electors appear
in the table below. No returns have
been received from Okanogan and
Skamania counties:
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-11-13
The New Lawmakers.

washington.-At Republican and
Democratic congressional headquarters
the chairmen have been figuring on the
complexion of the next house. Chair
man Babcock says he has complete re-
ports from 1913 congressional districts,
which have elected Republicans; that
there are 1875 districts that have elect
ed Democrats and Populists, and 2s
districts in which the returns are in
complete. These may all be classed as
doubtful, he says, with the prospects
that the Republicans will secure at
least one half Of them. which would
make q total Republican membership
in the ffty-fifth congress Of 2o7. he
claims that, under 40 circumstances.
will the Republican membership fall
below 400
Senator Faulkner, chairman Of the
Democia alto committee. although he
does not concede the Republicans .
majority in the next house. gives them
176, within three Of majority.
The Democrats have made gains as
follows: Delaware, /; Illinois. 1; Mis-
souri,, 4; New York. i; total, II.
The Republicans have gained ss fol.
lows: Maryland, 8.
The Demo Populists have gained
in Colorado and in Missouri.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1896-11-13
The returns show interesting features

In0 returus snOW interesting features
and in some respects have been sur
prise to the leaders Of both political
parties. The New England states
have, as was expected, given heavy
pluralities for Mckinley, without ex.
ception. The Republican ticket was
successful in Massachusetts, beyond
what was claimed for IL by the most
enthusiastic prophet Of Republican sue
cess
New York and Pennsylvania have
given the Republican candidate be.
tween 276, 900 and $50, 900 each.
The Virginia electors will, without
question, be for Bryan. but they have
been elected by heavily reduced vote.
The Republicans have given Texas up.
Illinois has given Mckinley about
1885, plurality. In the guberna.
torisl race Altgeld has been beaten.
but is $1,000 ahead of the Democratic
national ticket.
Ohio has given Mckinley SO. ass
plurality.
Returns by counties in Iowa have
been completed. The total vote cast
in the state is in excess of $40, ,00C
votes, estimating the Prohibition and
Palmer votes together at only 5000.
OF these votes 1885, were cast for
Mckinley. and 219,IlS for Bryan.
McKinley's plurality, 67.63S. This
is the largest vote ever cast in the
state.
In Kentucky thu situation is ma.
terislly changed fiom early advices.
At first the Republicans claimed the
state by about $4,000, but late resurnE
show large Democratic gains, and now
the state 10 claimed for Bryan. but thil
the Republicans will not ooncede.
California has given Mckinley Z
| plurality Of 5000.
| Kansas has given Bryan 1000 plu
rality.
/ With nearly complete returns from
Michigan Pingree's plurality is esti
mated at about 10, 900 and Mckinley
1 $4,000 less. OF the congressional dele
CATION IL are Republicans and 2 fu
aionists.