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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
LAURADA OFF CHARLESTON.
RumOrs That She Is in Distress With
Several Cases of sickness.


Charleston, S. c., May 23.-The steam
ship Laurada was sighted off the bar here
in the early part of the afternoon. She
had been met off the jetties by the tug
Cecilia, and the latter came into the docks
and reported her to Cuban sympathizsrs.
There was Immediately a great pow-wow
held among the Cubans Of the city. They
declined however, to give out any IN
formation regarding the cause of their
interest and excitement. The tug, after
an hours stay in the city, ran back down
the harbor. About o'clock in the after
noon the Laurada came in through the
Jetties and went up TO the quarantine sta
ton, which is several miles from the city
docks.
The rumors regarding the alleged fill
busterer are numerous. 1t is VariOusly
reported that she is in distress, and that
she has a number of sick men on board.
The numbers of the sick are placed by
rumOr all the way from two to ten, and
as no one but the officials have been
aboard of her, and as the Cubans in the
city decline to talk for publication, The
facts cannot be obtained. 1t is said that
the Laurada will. be detained at quaran-
tine for several days, that she will then
come up to the city for cCsl and water,
and that subsequently she will sail north
ward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
STEAMBOAT LINES TO FIGHT.
The Southern and SeabOard Air Line
Railways Involved.

Baltimore, Nd, May 2.-There promises
to be a merry steamboat war between the
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Richmond
Steamboat Company, and the Baltimore
Steam Packet Company, better known as
the Old Bay line. The Southern railway
and Seaboard Air Line railroad will also
be more or less involved.
Some time ago the Southern railway,
which works In harmony with the Balu-
more, Chesapeake and Richmond Steam
boat Company, announced that 1t proposed
to establish a new line Of steamers be-
tween Baltimore and Norfolk and Ports
mouth, Va. This line would cover ex-
actly the same route as is now served by
the Baltimore Steam Packet Company's
bay line of steamers. The Bay Line peo-
pie working in conjunction with the Sea-
board Air Line Company soon found a way
of retaliating for what they considered
an invasion of their territory, and it is
stated have about completed arrange
ments for a steamboat line to West Point
and Richmond, thus going into the terri
tory now covered exclusively by the York
river line and the Southern railway
The Southern Railway Company has con-
tracted for two fine steamers which will
be ready for the summer trade. The Bay
Line Company has enough steamers to es-
tablish a line on short notice. The indica-
tions are that as soon as the Southern
company invaldes the Bay line territory, a
new line will be established to Richmond
by the competing company.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
MAD RUSH OF THE MISSISSIPPI.
The River Within Foot of the
Danger Line at ST. Louis.

Danger Line at st. Louis.
st. Louis, Mo-, May 23.-The flood in the
Mississippi touched the twenty-seven foot
guage this morning at o'clock. This is
within one foot of the danger line, and
preparations for moving quickly have
been made by people living on the east
ern side of the river above East st. Louis.
but unless high winds prevail it is be-
lieved that the railroad and turnpike en-
bankment will be strong enough to resist
the force of the waters.
The flood from the Missouri river Is ex-
pected to empty into the Mississippi by
Monday. The extent of the increase can
only be estimated, but it is believed that
it will force the river above the high wa
ter record Of five years ago. Throughout
Missouri and Southern Iowa rain ceased
to fall yesterday, but in Southern Illinois
the flood continues
Communication was restored last night
with Warsaw, Mo, after an interruption
since Wednesday morning. The storm was
severe in that section and the damages
to property and crops very heavy. The
Usage river is on the rampage, and fur
ther damage is feared. The tracks of the
Sedalia, Warsaw and Southwestern rail-
road are washed away for miles, and it
will be week before traffic can be re-
sumed.
In the Ozark region, the James river is
out OF It's banks and crops are ruined. In
Southern Missouri the Gasgoncade, Big
Piney and Meramec rivers are washing
away crops and the loss of property will
be very great before the floods cease.
Fort Scott. Kan, May pa rainfall of
from eight to ten inches in Southeast
Kansas yesterday has flooded this corner
of the state as it was never known to be
before. 1t has rained here every twenty
four hours for over two weeks. and the
weather is still threatening. Many miles
of railroad and thousands of acres of
growing crops in COffey, Anderson and
Linn counties are under water while
many farms and towns are submerged.
Two miles of the Missouri Pacific railroad
in Anderson county, have been washed
away, and the company is endeavoring
to save ten miles which is under water.
On the Kansas City Fort Scott and
Memphis railroad, in Linn county, freight
cars are standing half submerged and
the road runs through a lake fifteen miles
long. The damage to property and crops
cannot be estimated now
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
BILL TO lMPEACH CLEVELAND.
a POPJLIsT FROM ALABAMA IN-
TRODUCEs 1T N THE HOUSE.

Mr.. DinEIey OF Maine Takes the
Measures Author on the Floor by
Raising the Question of Consid-
eratiOn-OnIy Two or Three Scat-
terIng Ayes Heard in support OF
the Bill and IL Thus Died as soon
a. horn.
Washington. May 23.-The following -
the bill OF Impeachment Of Presidsnt
Cleveland proposed in the House to-day
by Representative Howard, pop. OF Ala
bama, which the House almost unani-
mously refused to consider:
/ do lmpeach Grover Cleveland. Presi-
dent'of the United States. OF high crimes
and misdemeanors on the following
grounds
!. That he has sold. or directed tho
sale OF bonds, without authority OF law.
3 That he sold, or aided IN the sale OF
bonds at less than their market value.
3. That ne directed the misappropriation
Of tho proceeds Of said bond sales
4. That he directed the Secretary Of ths
Treasury TO disregard the law which
makes United States bonds and treasury
notes redeemable I'm coin.
5. That he has ignored and refused To
have enforced the "anti-trust law"
9. That he has sent United States troops
Of law and inviolation OF the constitu-
ton.
=. That he has corrupted politics
through the interference Of federal Office
holders.
s. That he has used the appointing pow-
er 20 influence legislation detrimental TO
the welfare Of the people. therefore, be
it
Resolved, by the House OF Representa-
tives that the committee on the judiciary
be directed to ascertain whether these
charges are true, and IL so to report to
the House such action by impeachment
or otherwise, as shall be proper In the
premises.
And said committee shall have authority
TO send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Howard had risen to address the
House as the clerk finished reading the
document, but Mr.. Dlngley OF Maine
leader OF the majority, took him of the
floor by raising the q uestlon Of consid-
Grafton. The speaker promptly put the
question, and only two or three scatter
ing ayes were heard. Mr.. Howard ap-
parenuy not voting for his own propo-
stion. The result did not seem 10 sur
prise Mr. Howard. who took his seat with
"a smile on his face.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
PANAMA PARK's RACES.
savannah Boys Showing UD Well,
Hut Fail to Win.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 3.-savannah
riders showed up well in the bicycle races
at Panama park to-day. W. II. Connery
came out second and /. u. Kinsey third
In the half mile dash for amateurs, which
was won by Humstetler of St. Angus
tine In 1.4l As.
In the one mile handicap for amateurs
]. ID. Morris OF DeLand won, with Henry
Thompson OF Jacksonville second ana
Connery third. Morris had 60 yards. Com
merry 50 yards and Thompson 13O yards,
against Kinsey, scratch.
In the one mile, 2.40 amateur class, Nor
ris won In 3:23 with Kinsey second This
was declared no race, as II was not nm
ished In the time limit Of 3:1O
The one mile professional was won bv
Con Baker IN 2:l6, with Jenny second ana
Harry Bikes third. The two mile ian
race professional, was won by Jenny in
9;z5, with hlkes second and Con Baker
third. Baker Jenny and Trainer Fred
Volkes left tonight for New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
INDIANA THE PIVOT.
If the sound Money Men Win There
the Chicago Convention is safe.


Indianapolis, Ind, May 23-About thirty
leading democrats Of Indiana, who are for
sound money, held conference at the
Grand hotel this evening for the purpose
of organizing TO oppose the free silver sem
timent that seems TO be rampant in the
Indiana democracy since Gov Matthews
came out practically for free coinage.
Among those present were Chairman Holt
Of the state committee, ex-Congressman
Bynum, eX-COngressman w. T.. English,
A. G.. Smith and others. Some Of these
men have been in communication with w.
Il. Harrity, chairman of the national COM
mittee, eX-Secretary Fairchild and other
gold standard men of the east and, Il Is
said have assurance that II Indiana can
be saved there is no doubt that the Chi
cago convention viii speak for honest
money. The conference appointed various
committees to carry on a propaganda be-
tween now and the date Of the state con-
vention, June "a. They will probably put
a sound money man in the field as a candi-
date for governor and the names OF Nye,
smith, collars and Bynum were consld-
cred. There was also talk of opposition
20 the presidential candidacy of Gov.
Matthews.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
WAITING FOR THE VETO.
The River and HarbOr Dill Now in
the Presidents Hands.

Washington, May 28.-At $50 o'clock this
afternoon the Vice President affixed his
signature to the river and harbor bill,
and It was at once sent to the white
house for the approval or dis
approval Of the President. Sun
days and the day when the bin is de-
lvered do not count in the constitutional
period Of ten days, so that the President
will have to veto the measure before the
4th of June or permit IL to become law
by midnight Of that day, without his ap-
proval. That he will veto it Is the we'll
grounded conviction of every member Of
congress, and the only query they are
asking themselves Is how much time he
answer TO that question depends the
length Of the present session OF
congress. Every one appears to believe
the bill will be passed over the veto, ana
that, too, practically without debate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
SHOWED UNDER THE sILvER1rEs
sound Money Wen Win a Great VIC
tory at Columbus.

Columbus o., May 23.-In the primary
election held this afternoon to select
candidate for congress-, the democrats OF
the city and county took a decided stand
against free silver. The issue was fairly
drawn. There were but two candidates
for the nomination.
N. r.. Hysell had announced that he
was in favor Of the free coinage of silver
as demanded by the free silver advocates.
and that he did not want any man to
vote for him who was not in favor Of
that proposition.
The other candidate, Henry J. Booth.
while he made no statement, is a well
known opponent of free silver. More
than half of the voting precincts have
been heard from, and Booth leads Hysell
uniformly two to one.
The candidate that carries the county
selects his own delegates to represent ms
county in the congressional convention.
As this county controls the district. Booth
is sure to be the candidate OF the party
for congress from this district. He will
also select the delegates to the Chicago
convention
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
FREIGHT MEN ADJOURN.
Routine Work Done by the Southern
STATES Association.

Fort Monroe, Va, May 23,-A con-
vention of the Southern States Freight
Association, presided over by Col II. S.
Haines, commissioner, of Atlanta, closed
a weeks session here this evening. About
seventy-five delegates, representing the
leading southern Ines. We're present. and
a large amount of routine business was
transacted. They expect to meet here
again for ten days session early in
June.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24

The vessel cleared in Baltimore to-day.
and viii go direct to Florida. The arms
and ammunition which were in this city
TO be placed on board the steamer. as it
was asserted, have disappeared, and those
who had them in charge claim that il has
been shipped out west.
The Spanish vice consul at this point has
abandoned the idea that the steamer was
10 be used as a filibuster, and has given
up watching the munitions which were
brought here by the various transpOrta-
ton lines.
1t is asserted here that a secret organs-
cation In Norfolk is endeavOring TO or
ganize an expedition to so 10 Cuba to
assist the insurgents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
HOWELL AND THE PoPUL1srs.
A False Report Makes the CoIoner
Very Angry.

Atlanta, Ca, May 23.-It was reported
among the politicians to-day that Col. E.
p. Howell, chairman Of the county demo-
cratic executive committee, had an
nounced himself In favor of allowing
popuists to vote in the June primary.
1t was said that he had declared himself
in favor Of this when approached on thu
subject by Fl. c. Stockdell a leading in
surance man and member OF the board OF
police commissioners. Mr.. StOckdell. who
Is an active politician, having gone to
him for confirmation or denial of the
truth Of a rumOr to that effect When
interviewed, however, Col. Howell pro-
nounced the report a d le" He de-
clared that he had never said anything OF
the sort, and said II was cOncOcted in the
minds of his political enemies for the pur-
pose of injuring him. The report made
Chairman Howell exceedingly wrothy
when the interview was attempted he
of Ii,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
A HERMIT FOUND DEAD.
He Lived on Mountain With Goat
as His Only Companion.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 2S.-Dr. Laza-
rus, better known as the Hermit Of
Sand Mountain" died Thursday In his
cabin, where he was found to-day. His
only companion was a goat
Twenty years ago DR.. Lazarus was an
eminent practitioner Of medicine in New
York city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
TWO MURDERS IN A CHURCH.
A Crime Like the Durrant Tragedy
Unearthed Mt Salt Lake CITY.

Salt Lake City. Utah, May pa horri-
BILE tragedy in many respect similar to
the murders said to have been committed
by Durrant at San Francisco, has been
unearthed in this city The victims were
two women. Rev. Francis Hermann Is
accused of the murders.
The scene of the crimes was the First
Scandinavian church. 158 Second East
street.
The partially burned remains of one Of
the women were found in the furnace Of
the church. The body of the other is sun
posed to be concealed in the church. The
preacher has disaDDeared
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
PREsBYTERIANs oE THE NORTH.
An Appeal From the Christian En-
deavOr Societies.

Saratoga, n. Y, May 23-In the Presby-
terian general assembly to-day. a number
Of overtures were received asking that
the assembly take no action detrimental
to the interests of the Christian EndeaVor
Societies. on these, the committee re-
ported mo action" on the ground that
The subject was then under considera-
tion on the floor of the assembly.
The assembly holds but one session on
Saturday, and that was devoted chiefly to
discussion on the recommendation of the
committee on church temporalities, pro-
posing a change in the constitution, plac-
ing the titles to church property in the
deacOns chosen from the membership of
the church instead Of in trustees.
The whole question was recommitted
with instructions to the committee to
make its report to the next general as
sembly, defining he term church tempor-
and powers Of trustees and deacons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
A Woman Loses Her Life in Trying
TO Save Chickens

Montgomery, Ala, May 23.-A special to
the Advertiser from Greenville, Ala.
says: "This afternoon as Mrs Eliza Cart
wright was trying to drive some chickens
sff the track in front OF an approaching
passenger train, she was struck by the
engine and received such injuries as to
cause her death in short time"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
A MYSTERY AT MOTEREY.
Doctor FOud Dying on the Porch
of His burning Home.

Charleston, S. C., May pa special to
the News and Courier from Abbeville, S.
c., says DR.. J. G. Johnson, living near
Monterey about sixteen miles west Of ABB
beville, was found last night lying on his
back piazza unconscious, and his dwelling
on fire burning down over him. He was re-
moved to the dwelling of Mr.. Cleckley
about a half mile distant, where he died
IN few hours. As yet the whole affair Is
shrouded In mystery. Foul play Is sus-
pected and the affair Is now being thor
oughly investigated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
TO CHANGE TRUSTEES.

Mobile and birmingham BOndhoId-
ers Must Select "A New One.
New York, May 23.-The Mobile and
Birmingham railroad has issued a notice
to the holders of the first mortgage gold
bonds that the Central Trust Company
has resigned as trustee in the deed Of
trust to secure the payment Of said bonds
executed by the Mobile and Birmingham
on August 20, 1885 and that a majority in
value Of the holders Of said bonds have
the right and privilege to nominate and an
point new trustee to fill the new yacan-
cy caused by the said resignation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
GEN. LUcIUs FAIRCHILD DEAD.
Wisconsin Had Loaded Him with
Political HOnOrs.

Madison. Wis. May 28.-Gen. Luclus
Fairchild died of heart failure at o'clock
this evening. He had been seriously i'll
for only few days. He lost an arm in
the war; was secretary of state; then three
times after governor; then minister to
Spain. Later he was commander-in-chief
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic and
Royal Legion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
KILLED BY DYNAMITE.
A Premature Explosion Costs Two
Men Their Lives.

8iddlesborough, KY, May 23.-John K.
Taggart and S. d. Hardin were killed
and others were injured here this after
noon by the premature explosion Of dy-
Mantle in a coal mine near Big Stone Gap,
va. Six of the wounded will die. Tag
CART is one of the most prominent coal
operators in the United States. He is frofn
Pennsylvania. II IS said that the mine
has entirely caved in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
STEAMER STRANDED.
The GIanyrOn or GIenhafron Aban-
dOned OF Hnfferns

Cape Henry, Va, May 2S.-The British
steamer Glanyron perhaps Glenhafron)
bound from Fernandina to Rotterdam
via Newport News, Va, with phosphate
rock, stranded on the outer Diamond
inst. The crew were taken off this morn
ing by the life savers, and the vessel
abandoned in bad condition. 1t win be a.
t0tal loss
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
sILvERITEs KICK.
south Dakota to Send COntesting
Delegation to Chicago.

Yankton, S. D., May 23-The free silver
wing Of the democracy have selected a
contesting delegation to the national con-
vention at Chicago. V. S. Ross has been
chosen as chairman, and the claim will
be made that the delegates elected at the
recent convention were not chosen by the
representative democrats of the state, but
bV proxY-holding federal Office holders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24

Buda-Pesth, May 23.-An explosion of fire
damp occurred to-day in the Koschitza
mine near here Already thirty injured
and rescuing parties are searching for
others who were in the mine at the time
Of the explosion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
NO FUNDS FOR NEW BUILDINGS
HOUSE CoNFEREEs REJECT THE
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL ITEM.

NoAs Lester Making n Hard Fight 10
Have the senate Insist on Its Re-
tentiOn-Its Rejection Due 10 Car
Reeds Positive Orders to Throw
All the Public building ApprOpri-
ations Overheard.
Washington. May 23.-In the House
to-day an effort as made to save
the appropriation for the Savannah
public building put into the sundry civil
bill by the Senate. The House con-
ferees, at the dictation Of Speaker Reed,
rejected every proposition relating TO pub
lie buildings, added TO tho bin by the
Senate. The Savannah building. in spite
Of the meritorious circumstances sur
rounding 1t, had to go down, with the
other propositions OF a kindred nature. be-
fore Speaker Reeds edict that no money
should be appropriated for public build
lngs during the present session. The
House sustained its COnferees. and the
question now is Will the Senate insist
upon its public building amendments.
Representative Lester made gallant
nght 10 induce the House TO make an eN-
cepuon in behalf Of Savannah, stating
the half finished condition of the build
ing, and the delay that will follow II an
additional appropriation is not made at
TINS time. All appeals We're In vain, so
the friends of the savannah building must
now turn to the Senate as the last re-
sort.
Senator Gordon is absent from the CITY
and Senator Bacon has just had extra
ordinary concession made to him In he
half of the Brunswick harbor apprOpria-
tion in the river and harbOr bill Never
theless Col. Lester has urged Senator
Bacon TO try to induce the Senate con-
ferees to Insist upon the Savannah amend
ment in the hope that the House may
finally yield. Thus the matter stands to-
night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
A BATTLE WITH sHoTGUNs.
Two Fathers and Their Sons Array
ed Against Each Other.

Fort Worth, Tex, May pa fatal en-
counter took place yesterday near sun
set between J. w. Boone and his son,
Joe, on one side, and A. N. Ward and
his son on the other side, resulting in the
instant death Of Ward and fatal wound
ing OF his son. Boone was also shot
through the head, and may die
The Wards are tenants on the farm Of
Boone, and the difficulty grew out Of a
disagreement about pasturing stock. The
weapons used were shotguns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
Ives wins second Money

Chicago May 23.-The billiard tourna-
ment came to an end tonight, Ives win
ming second money by defeating Schaefer
in the final game The standing of the
lost ]. Ives won 2; lost ?; Schaefer won !;
lost 3.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
ADrr rood DenIer FniIs.

Macon, Ca, May 23-H. Newman, q
dealer in dry goods, failed to-day for about
$1,000 The preferred creditors are the
Chatham bank of Savannah $S600 A. S.
Cohen OF Savannah, S20l6, and Exchange
bank Of Macon. S3100.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24
THROWN FROM HIS BUGGY.
One of Mississippi's Railroad Com.
missiOners Badly Injured.


Jackson, Miss, May 23.-While on a tour
of inspection of the state convict farms
in Delk last evening, Capt. Joe Evans,
railroad commissioner, was thrown from
a buggy by the upturning of the seat, and
severely injured. His collar bone was
broken and he was otherwise hurt
The commissioners report of the state
crops Of both corn and cotton are in ex-
cellent shape declaring that should other
states make as good showing ten million
bales OF cotton would be assured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-24

Io-k, Va, May 23.-By this time the
b1'leF City of Richmond. suspected of
s a hibusterer, is well out to sea.