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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-13
COLUMBIA BICYCLES IN A FIRE.
The Pope COmpany's building at
Boston Badly Damaged.

Boston, Mass, March 12.-The building,
numbered 219, 221, and 223 Columbus ave-
nue., occupied by the Pope Manufacturing
Company, bicycle manufacturers, was
badly damaged by fire this afternoon. The
inside of the building, which is a six
story structure, is almost entirely burned
out and it is estimated that the entire
loss to both building and sock will be
about S250,0O0. The fire started in the base
ment of the building, presumably in a
woodpile just back of the boiler 1t spread
like lightning and the whole basement
was a mass of flames in a few seconds.
The building was supposed to be proof
against fire, but it did but little toward
resisting the flames.
AT one time the flames leaped away
across Columbus avenue, and it seemed as
if the Hotel Howland, directly opposite.
would be destroyed. The guests in that
hotel and also the Hoffman house, ad-
joining, packed their things together ready
TO move, but this proved to be unneces-
sary. When the fire broke out there were
some thirty-five employees in the building
and several had rather hard time in get
ting out. The loss is said to be fully COW
cred by insurance.
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cox QUITS THE CONVICT CAMP.
HE WAS TOO FOND OF THE LASH
TO SUIT MIR. DROWN.

He Could See no other Way Than
whipping to Make the Prisoners
Accomplish the Amount OF Work
Fixed as the Daily Task-The Cap
tain the Originator of the Famous
DucIsing Mode of Punishment.
Atlanta. Ga, March 12.-Capt Ed Cox.
the superintendent OF the convict camps
at Cole City, who was one OF the princi-
pal figures In the recent investigation by
Gov. Atkinson, has sent in his resigna-
tion to Julius /. Brown, president Of the
Dade Coal Company.
1t is understood that the resignation was
caused by some differences between Capt.
Cox and Mr.. Brown occurring while the
investigation was under way. The testi-
mony at the convict investigation showed
that some of the conYicts had been whip-
ped because they were short in their
tasks. The men were given what was con-
sidered a moderate amount of work for
one day and were required TO have IL fn-
ished by knocking OF time" When ii was
found that they did not have the work
finished II was good evidence that they
had been idling and they were punished
accordingly
Mr. Brown did not like this system oe
working the cOnvicts and ordered it stop
ped. Capt. Cox Informed Mr.. Brown that
II was the only way he knew by which he
could make the men work unless he was
willing to go to great expense In hiring
guards and he rendered his resignation.
President Brown has appointed as Capt.
COx's successor Mr.. Brock, who is now in
charge of the camp.
Capt. Cox IS the man who administered
the water punishment or "ducking, Ia
the convicts, which was declared barbar-
Gus and inbuman.
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pie of neutrality received general
acceptance. he doubted that Spain or any
other country would adopt the measures
suggested. Mr.. Balfour held that there
was general acceptance of the Paris de-
claration by all the powers, though it was
not embodied in a treaty.
The Standard will tomorrow publish a
dispatch from Madrid saying that sincere
satisfaction is visible among all classes
at the improved relations in consequence
OF the Washington government ignoring
al organs claim that il is a success for
Spanish diplomacy. while the opposition
papers contend that the danger is post
poned, not averted.
1t is evident from the tenor of the dis
patches from Madrid that there is mis-
understanding there as TO the status Of
the Cuban belligerency resolutions IL
seems to be understood in the Spanish cap
ltal that either the Senate will not agree
TO the House resolutions or that President
Cleveland would pay no attention to them
If they should be adopted by congress.
Paris. March 12-The Eclair says that
in view Of the exaggerated pretensions
of the United States, it appears difficult
for European diplomats not to extend their
good Offices to Spain. In any case, the
paper says, the people of France would
be pleased to see every thing done to end
the trials Of a sister nation.
Madrid, March ia cabinet council
was held to-day at which the queen re-
gent presided. Senior Canovas del Castillo,
the prime minister, made optimistic COM
ments on the action of the American Sen
ate on the Cuban belligerency resolu-
tions, he evidently believing that the fact
that the Senate has not already agreed
to the report of its committee on confer
ence with the committee from the House
of Representatives means that there is
good prospect of the Senate not accepting
the House resolutions. He added, how
ever, that the warlike preparations would
be continued, the government being deter
mined to be ready for any contingency.
The prime minister announced that IL
was intended to Immediately reopen the
universities that had been closed on ac-
count of the anti-American demonstra-
tions of the students.
dispatch to the impartial from Ha-
vana says that Maceo has re-entered the
province OF Havana, and is now near San
Nicolas. Gomez remains in the province
of Matanzas.
Panama, March 12.-The Star and Her
aid says that at Colon, the news of the
recognition of the Cuban rebels as bel
ilgerents by the United States Senate
was received with great enthusiasm.
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WOMEN AS LAY DELEGATES.
The Philadelphia Conference in Fav-
or of Admitting Them.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 12.-The Phil
adelphia Methodist Episcopal conference
to-day rejected the resolution submitted
to all conferences by the last general con-
ference Qn 1899 permitting the admission
of males only to the general conference
as lay delegates. The vote was three in
favor Of the resolution and eighty-six
against IL, while l24 members were re-
corded as declining to vote" The con-
ference thus virtually sanctions the ad-
mission of women as lay delegates.
The conference tomorrow will vote upon
last conference and also submitted to the
different annual conferences, providing
for the admission of men and women as
lay delegates to the general body. 1t is
expected that this will meet with affirma-
tive action.
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HELD BACK TO BE MAssAcRED.
Not Allowed to Leave
OOrfa When Warned.

London, March 12.-The Daily News will
tomorrow say that some days before the
massacre at Oorfa, the Armenians were
warned that it was impending. but the Of
ficials prevented them from leaving the
town. During the suspense the Gregorian
clergy compiled a letter which they sent
secretly to Aintab, whence It was forward
ed to Europe. The Archpriest stephen and
four other priests were subsequently slain
before the altar while celebrating the ltu-
charist The letter contains messages to
the sultan and to the Gregorians moslem
fellow countrymen, and reproaches their
European brethren for standing by watch
ing the bloody work. 1t also contains the
following: "To the Christians of the
United States of America We say fare
we'll We have been Strenuously opposed
to your mission work among US, but these
bloody days have shown that some of our
Protestant brethren have been staunch
defenders of our honor and our faith.
You, at least, know that our crime in the
eyes of the Turk has been that we adopted
the civilization you commended to US. Be
hold now the missions and schools which
you planted among us at the cost of many
millions of dollars and hundreds of prec-
ious lives. They are in ruins and the Turk
is planning to rid himself of the mission
aries and teachers by leaving them no
body among whom TO labor"
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A BANK BUILDING ABLAZE.
The Upper Floors the Temple of the
MasOns of Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, March 13, l a. m.-Fire
started from the crossing of electric light
wires in the lower floor of the Wayne
County Savings Bank, a four-story brick
structure on Congress street. shortly be-
fore IL o'clock last night. At 1890 o'clock
the flames were still raging stubborn
ly, but the firemen had succeeded in con-
filming them to the fourth and third floors
occupied by the Masonic temple, Detroit
Commandery No. l Knights Templar, and
its chapters, and the Blue Lodge. Monroe
chapter was holding a session when the
fire started, but all the members got out
safely. Detroit Commandery loses all or
its dress uniforms and its elegant fur
nishings. The loss will be heavy.
Pittsburg, Pa, March 12.-At o'clock
this morning a mysterious explosion oc-
Cured in the new and uncompleted resi-
dence of Thomas Mckee, No. 328 Ridge
plosion and the dwelling was consumed.
The loss is about $4,000, partly covered by
insurance. The cause of the explosion
is not known.
Lancaster, Pa, March 12.-The large to-
bacco warehouse of c. Walter Kendig
was completely destroyed by fire this
morning. The loss is $S5, 600, covered by
insurance. The fire is supposed to be OF
incendiary origin.
New Orleans, La, March 12.-Private ad-
vices this morning announced the burn
ing of the cotton oil mill at Clarksdale.
Miss, near Memphis. The loss is about
S100 600, only partially insured. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
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wINsLOw's REMOVAL.
Argument begun In the North Caro-.
lima Supreme Court.

Raleigh. N. c., March 12.-In the supreme
court here to-day argument was begun in
the case Of Francis Wnslow against Gov.
Carr Winslow is retired naval officer
who commanded the North Carolina Naval
Reserves and whose command was revok-
ed by the governor for the good of the
service" Winslow applied for a perma-
nent Injunction to restrain the officer next
in command from promulgatlng the order
removing him. The judge, a few days ago
declined to grant such Injunction and
Winslow appealed. George Rountfee, his
counsel, argued to-day that the governor
has not the power to revoke command
save in time OF war unless upon the dis
abandonment OF an organization or upon the
finding of a court martial or court OF in-
quiry. -,
there Is no precedent in the books for such
action as this, that the governor has pow
er to revoke the command, as the naval
reserves, constituting part OF the stats
guard are always on a war footing liable
to be called into service at any moment.
The revocation of Winslows command, IL
will be further argued was not a dtshon-
orable discharge, but was done because he
was antagonistic to the adjutant general
and his feelings made him insubordinate.
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RECOGNITION or THE CUBANs.
Member of Parliament Takes IL
Sensible View Of Our Position,

MEMBER of Parliament Takes ~
Sensible View of Our Position.
London, March 12-W. Afford Davis
Green, conservative member of parlia-
ment for Wednesbury, has written an ar
uele which is published in the Pail Mall
Oazette on the proposed recognition of the
oelIeerent rights to the Cuban insurgents
4y Inc United States. The United States,
ne says, has always been on the side of
beopie struggling for freedom, and Spain,
-1 lhlnkS, would make an error II she
lesdfded the recognition of the belliger-
eAcy Of the Cubans as hostile act. The
people of Great Britain, he continues, well
oedf IN mind the essential distinction be-
IWten recognition of belligerency and rec
ignition of independence.
"A dispatch from Madrid to the Pail Mall
Gdzette says that Premier CanOVas del
lastillo, after consulting the managers of
sue colonial and Barcelona banks, called
meeting of the cabinet which decided to
uIe a monthly subscription of $6,@0OOO,
~, the purpose OF prosecuting the war III
Nuod, the government to pay per cent. a
;tar therefor. 1t is hoped by this plan
~ AVOID credit operations abroad.
n H tne House of Commons to-day, Hon.
". ). BrOderick. parliament secretary for
,ll war office, stated in reply to a ques-
MN MN asked by Dr. Tanner, nationalis.,
msmher for Middle Cork, that the war
TIloe knew nothing of a report that Eng
rsn military officers had offered their SER
ras .res TO Spain in the event of the occur
ar1 " llotsAlllllcS belWtGl ltlctl cotiiliy
9,I the United Startes. The penalties of
fcCcn action, he added, would be enforced
Went act
Thomas Gibson Bowfes, tory member
Msi, any lynn Regis, asked if the gov ernnent's
iClehuon - had been called to statements
w. rne spanish press that in the event of
s,I with the United States, Spain would
! oul Drivateers to prey on American
dSdiiInerce, she not being a party to the
4'elaTation of Paris of 1856.
an; j. Balfour. first lord of the treasury
~ government leader in the House, said
beg ia view Of the fact that there had
SIN no privateers fitted out in any war
49, 1elt, even by the powers that had not
=" view also Of the fact that the princi-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-13
ROBBED ny ITs JUNIOR MEMBER.
Manufacturers Forced TO the wall
by systemntIc stenIIng.

by Systematic Stealing.
Cleveland, o.. March 12.-Childs Groff q
Co., wholesale manufacturers. were fore
ed to the wall this afternoon by the pec-
ulations OF the Junior member of the firms
w. II. Huntington, who has confessed.
This afternoon chattel mortgages we're
filed against the firm covering the entire
stock A discrepancy was noticed in the
books last Tuesday and Mr.. Huntington
astounded his associates by confessing
that for over twenty years he had been
stealing from the firm, and that the
amount would exceed $4,000 He stated to
them that he had done this through bills
payable and by carrying a cash balance
short. A hasty examination OF the books
Of the concern showed that the shortage
exceeds 100000. Mr. Huntington has for
years enjoyed the confidence OF the firm.
and has served as administrator of the es-
tate Of the father of the present senior
members, and was named In the will OF
Mr.. Croft as one of the executors of his
estate The firm Is literally at sea and
cannot tell Just where they stand. Thus
far no deed OF assignment has been filed,
but It win be done tomorrow. The store
and factory is now in the hands of attor-
neys as agents for the mortgage. Whether
or not Huntington will be arrested has not
been decided on as the firm cannot tell
lust what to do
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HALLS SUCCESSOR.
Judge A. $. Little of Columbus Apt 10
Be the Lucky Man.


Washington. March 1s.-secretary Hoke
Smith has been flooded to-day with tele-
graphic applications for the office of as
sistant attorney general for the depart
ment Of the interior, which Is soon TO be-
come vacant Though the retirement Of
Hon. John 1. Hall. II Is understood that
Secretary Smith has already determined
to appoint Judge A. $. Little of Columbus
Ga, 80 the incident is regarded as closed
Mr. Han has just returned here from At
lanta, and he said to-day that, while he
had not yet resigned, he may do so later
in the spring. He has been offered the
general counselship of the Georgia South
ern and Florida railroad Mr.. Hall denied
sented the bondholders in the recent fore
closure OF the mortgage on the road, had
any knowledge of the prospective appoint
ment until after the offer had been made,
and In stating that the matter had no ro-
litical significance, Mr., Hall said: II have
no thought that Secretary Smith will be-
come candidate, and have no Idea that
he has had any thought of entering the
race for the senatorship. He frequently
has been urged by his friends to do so,
but has never given his consent"
Mr.. Hall is q close friend and fellow
Georgian of the secretary, who at the be-
ginning of his administration secured his
appointment to take charge of the legal
affairs of the interior department.
The contract between the Georgia South
ern and Florida and its present general
counsel expires May Is, and sixty days
notice Of termination Of the contract is
required.
Macon, Ga, March IA petition was
circulated in Macon to-day asking Sec
retary Hoke Smith to appoint w. c.
Glenn of Atlanta to succeed John l. Han
as assistant United States attorney gem
eral. The petition was numerously sign
ed and telegraphed to Secretary Smith,
This is taken as evidence that Mr.. Glenn
or or ms friends have been given informa-
Mr.. Little of Columbus or that he has
declined. Mr.. Glenn has come prominent
ly before the Macon public on account
and his speech at the Speer banquet
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signed with an Anglo-German syndicate
for new Chinese loan of nG,O0O00O at 5
per cent. The loan Is to be issued at "a.
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A DECISION AGAINST THE WORLD.
The Paper Must Pay $1,000 for I'm
lawful Publication of a Poem.

New York, March BY a decision in
the United States circuit court of appeals
Harriet Monroe has been awarded $1,000
against the New York World for dam
ages for unlawfully publishing a poem
written by the plaintiff to be delivered
Columbian Exposition, or worlds fair in
Chicago.
The case has been before the United
States circuit court for some time, and
indgr7ent was rendered against the World
on Dec. IS, 1894. An appeal was taken,
with the result here stated Judges Wal
lace. Lacombe and Shipman deciding that
laa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-13
MILLIONAIRE TO HANG.
He Killed His Wife and Son and
Smiled when Sentenced.

Union, Mo, March 12-Arthur Dues
trow. the millionaire who killed his wife
and three-year-old son in st. Louis two
years ago, was to-day sentenced by Judge
Hirzel to die on April 22.
Duestrow was in court when the SEN
tence was passed. He merely smiled as
the Judge named the date for his execu-
tion, and after lighting a cigarette, left
the court room in company with Sheriff
Terry He will be returned to the Jail IN
St. Louis for safe keeping.
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A WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Paralysis or Vertigo Overcame Her
Beside "A Fireplace.

Raleigh, n. c., March 12.-This morning
during the absence Of the remainder of the
family, Mrs. Fannie Ivey, Y years of age,
was burned to death at he home of her
son, Henry NJ. Ivey, general store keeper
of the Sea Board Air Line. Her body was
found by grandchild on the hearth so
burned that she was unrecognizable. 1t
is thought she was removing the blower
from the CRATE and had an attack of ver-
tigo or was paralyzed.
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DUNRAvEN's EXPULSION.
No AIIusiOn Made TO 1t at the Yacht
Racing Association Meeting.

London, March 12.-Lord Dunraven pre-
sided over a meeting of the Yacht Racing
Association held to-day to decide upon
the details of the new rating system.
The, expulsion of Lord Dunrayen from
the New York Yacht Club was not alluded
to, but II is understood that Lord Dun
raven has received formal notice of his
expulsion, and has acknowledged its re-
ceipt in letter in which he wrote that he
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-13
coFFIN,s PROMOTION.
He Enters Upon the Duties of DEPUTY
Comptroller.

Washington, March 12.-Georgia NJ cof-
fin of Charleston, S. c., to-day entered
upon the duties of deputy controller Of
the currency, to which position he has
been appointed by Secretary Carlisle, up
on the Recommendation of Controller Eek
els. He was appointed chief of the divis-
ion of issue in 1856, upon the request of
Controller Trenholm, who transferred him
in 1888 to the head of the division of re-
ports, including examiners reports, in
tinuously since by Controller Lacy, Hep
h1trn and Eckela
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SOUTHERN sLUMPED on SALES.
The Cause of the Decline in the secu-
rifles Explained.

New York. March 12.-The recent de-
cline in Southern railway stocks and bonds
is understood to have been due to sales
by members Of the syndicate formed to
underwrite the Richmond reorganization
plan. few days ago a call was made up
on the syndicate members for the re-
mainder Of their subscriptions due.
amounting to 80 per cent. In anticipa-
tion of the distribution of the Southern
railway securities, which was made yes
terday on the closing up of the syndicate,
some of the members sold the bonds and
stocks they were already carrying.
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London, March 12.-The Daily News will
tomorrow publish a dispatch from Paris
saying that the government will introduce
tablish free trade between Madagascar
and France, while in France the Meline
tariff Is enforced against the rest of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-13
AGRAMONTE's ARREST.
This Government Asked TO Interfere
in His Behalf.

New York, March 12.-Counsel Tor Oliv-
ero Agramonte, manager of the Juragua
estate, situated near st. Doriengue, Cuba
appeared before United States Commis-
securing governmental interference in be-
half of his client. Agramonte has been ar
rested by the Spaniards and court martial
proceedings are pending against him. He
Is an American citizen. Commissioner
Shields holds the matter under advise
ment, awaiting information from the de-
nartnent Of state at Mashngton.
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SICK OF THE SULTAN.
Revolution Imminent in the YiIdix
Palace.

Paris, March 12-The Figaro publishes
an article dealing with the fresh disturb
ances in Armenia and the policy of blind
ness and inertia which prevails in the
Yildiz palace. in which 1t says: Accord
ing to the latest intelligence revolution in
the palace is imminent, the object OF II
being to compel the recalcitrant mem.
bers Of the palace clique to adopt ideas OF
tolerance and progress" 4"
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IIinois' Republican Committeeman

Chicago larc SUSSpl ~
chosen this afternoon by the republican
state central committee as national COM
1nitteeman to succeed the late William J.
Campbell.
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London, March ia dispatch to the
Central News from Bombay says that
Samuel L. Clemens mark Twain) is Sc
riously I'D at Jeypore.
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DERVIsHEs RESTLESS.
Egyptian Troops TO Move on the Nile
and Occupy DongOla.

London, March 12.-The Times will to-
morrow publish dispatch from Cairo,
saying there is reason to believe that the
Egyptian troops will move Immediately
upon the Nile and occupy Dongola. II has
been felt in Cairo for some time that in
view Of the restlessness OF the dervishes
IL Is desirable that demonstration in
force be made across the frontier at Wady
Halfa. Representations on this subject
have been made to Great Britain. The
Italian defeat at Adowa has hastened
matters
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Raleigh, NJ c., March 12.-Since Feb. IA
William Lane, a well-known white resi-
dent of Newbern, has been missing. A
fisherman has found his body in the Neuse
river. An inquest reveals the fact that
he was not drowned. There are evidences
Of murder.
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had already expressed his opinion in re-
gard TO his remaining a member OF the
New York Yacht Club, In his letter Of
Feb 10
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Paris, March 12.-Italians desirous of es-
Gaping military service are fiocking into
France by every railway train and there
is no dimnution of their numbers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-06-26

5. There is not a silver standard
country in the world to day where
the laboring man is not receiving
full pay and more regular work
than he ever received before. There
is not a gold country in the world
to-day where a vast proportion OF
the people are not idle, and where
wages are above the rates of 1849,
except where they have been main
tanned by the stubborn persistency
of the labor unions.
6. There is not silver standard
country in the world to-day where
the people are not doing better than
ever before. There is not a gold
standard country where the people
are not in more distress, and suffer
ing more loss and more apprehen-
sion than ever before. Lake
City Tribune.