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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
-FOUR MEN IN A TOMB OF FIRE.
Comrades Hear Their Cries, But Are
POwerIess to Rescue Them.

Comrades Hear Their Cries, But Are
POwerIess TO Rescue Them.
st. Louis, Jan. 21.-At 10 o'clock tonight
fire destroyed the fve-story building No.
AIS North Broadway, occupied by A. S.
Loca & Co., opticians.
Three men were shocked into insensi-
bility by coming in contact with electric
wires, and Fireman Hines of Engine Com
pany No. %. fell from a ladder and was
seriously injured.
Twenty-Five streams of water were pour
ed ineffectively upon the blaze.
While the salvage corps was covering a
show case on the second floor, the floor
collapsed and went to the basement. -Four
of the salvage men are in the ruins and
there is no hope of rescuing them alive.
They are in the center of the building,
covered with wreckage and heavy pack
ing cases. Cries of help grew fainter as
time passed, and at II o'clock had ceased.
Their names are Refine Miller, James
Roddy, James Glenville and Henry kir-
ley.
While the firemen were working to save
their unfortunate comrades the fire took
a new start and the rescue was for the
time abandoned.
The stock was the most complete of
its character in the west and the loss
will be fully 100000. The insurance is
annie
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ed as crime. that her love Of peace was
taken as a sign OF weakness and her in
difference to foreign criticism as an in
vitation to insult. He regretted to be
forced TO admit that such feelings eX-
listed, but he rejoiced, seeing that they
did exist, that they had found expression.
No better service had ever been done
the nation, for il had enabled her to show
her face to the world. England, while
resolute to fulfill her obligations. was
equally determined to maintain her
rights (cheers). England, if isolated,
stood secure in the strength Of her own
resources in the firm resolutions of her
people without respect TO party. and in
the abundant loyalty Of her children from
one end of the empire TO the other.
At the conclusion of his speech Mr..
Chamberlain was heartily cheered and ap-
plauded.
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TIME TO GET READY TO FIGHT.
sryA ATOR CUILoM THINKS WE ARE
GOING TOO SLOW.

~. Points out That Great Britain is
waking Every Preparation for a
s,-,pgIe-The Senator to Intro
dree a Bill Providing for an APP
nropriatiOn of s5O,OOO,O to $780,
ooo 900 to Place This Country in n
POSITION to Defend Itself.
washington, Jan. Ex-senator Cullom
ssvs the time has arrived for the repre-
ssrtatives Of the United States to take
tactical steps to put this government on
war footing. To that end, he proposes
- introduce tomorrow or the following
5av 2. bill to appropriate S50,OOO.OOO or $780,
az ono if necessary, to place the United
states in a position to defend herself in
the event of trouble with a foreign power.
ue saws there has been over six weeks
If talk about the foreign complications,
but as yet no practical steps have been
taken to strengthen our coast defenses,
mild additional ships of war and provide
them with modern armor. He says he
does not propose to be sensational in this
matter. but in view of all that has been
said in this country and in Europe, there
is more or less danger of a conflict be-
tween this country and England, conse-
ouently, he believes it is wise to be ready
for any emergency that may arise.
Senator Cullom says he does not antic-
mate war with England, but there is
every indication that the mother country
IS not sitting idly by contenting herself
with the impression that Uncle Sam don't
want to go to war with her. She is up
and doing, and, according to the reports
from the English authorities, every prep
aration is being made for any emergency
that may arise. The senator says it will
not do for the United States to remain
massive and console herself with the idea
that it will be unbusinesslike, for Eng
land cannot afford to go to war with this
country. The best way to convince her
that it will be dangerous for her to at
tempt any of her diplomatic tricks, will
be for us to go right ahead and make a
practical demonstration of our ability and
determination to protect ourselves against
any Intrusion or any infringement upon
our rights.
The fact that there is not a large sur
Mus in the treasury should not, says SEN
ator Cullom, prevent the government from
making ample appropriations for the de-
fense of the country, for If there is not
various ways by which the required
amount can be raised. He says he is in
favor Of going to work right now, no mat
ter what the cost may be, TO protect our
sea coast and prepare for war. With that
view Of the case, and for the purpose OF
In this matter, he intends to present the
bill mentioned above.
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PRESIDENT WANTS PEACE.
MIR. SmaIIey Sends a Significant Dis
patch to the London Times.

patch to the London Times.
London, Jan. 21.-The Times tomorrow
will give unusual prominence to a Wash
ington dispatch sent to 1t by its cores
pondent, G. w. Smalley, asserting that
he has personal knowledge of the ex-
istence in the white house and the state
department of a strong and cordial wish
for an early and complete settlement of
the dispute with Great Britain on terms
which will involve no discredit to either
government, and also the existence of the
belief that such a settlement may be
speedily reached. Mr.. Smalley adds that
good advice has already been given TO
Venezuela and may be given more effec-
lively.
The Times, commenting on the forego-
ing and Mr.. Smalleys assertion that there
has been a sudden change in the spirit
OF the Senate, will express its pleasure
at the cheering news. The absence of a
desire to hasten Senator Davis resolution,
it says, will allow time for the forces
that are working for peace to operate.
The paper notes the conciliatory and mod
est language of Justice Brewers letter to
Secretary Olney, but says it thinks it
must be obvious to Americans themselves
that the origin of the Venezuelan COM
mission and the maintenance of its Gre
alton as regarded IN the United states,
make ii altogether impossible for Great
Britain to recognize it's doings either di-
rectly or indirectly.
Lord Salisbury's original objection to
arbitrate concerning districts settled years
ago by British subjects and under British
law still holds good, but the American
government must be well aware of the
perfect willingness on this side to discard
the Schomburgk line and arbitrate on
all the disputed territory, excluding only
the districts the British or Venezuelaps
have permanently settled. This basis for
negotiations is open for Venezuela to seek
at any time. 1t certainly would not be
rejected here, but it is impossible for
osf, To = Ia
lations with Venezuela until the latter
shall have made just advance.
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TRIP OF THE LAURsADA.
The Government Makes Ont strong
Case Against the Captain.

Case Against the Captain.
Charleston. S. C., Jan. H.-The govern
ment closed its testimony against Capt,
Samuel Hughes, master of the Laurada,
who is now on trial in the United States
district court, this afternoon. dozen
witnesses were examined. seamen of many
nationalities. who all told practically the
same story of the Laurada having taken
an armed band of men from two tugs
outside of New York, and carried them to
Cuba, where they were landed.
The defense. by its cross-examinations
is trying very hard to show that Capt
Hughes is being prosecuted out of spite
by the witnesses, that II is a case OF
biackmail and that the seamen are mere
ly testifying for the money which they
are receiving from the Spanish authori-
ties.
Capt. Hughes does not appear to be
greatly concerned for his safety, notwith-
standing the fact that the government
has made out a very strong case against
him and his ship. His counsel claim that
they have a good case and throw out
hints to the effect that some sensational
testimony win be forthcoming on their
side before the case is over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
BRITISH BLooD BOILING.
The Commissions PeaceabIe sugges-
ton MiscOnstrued.

tion MiscOnstrued.
London, Jan. 21.-The Globe this after
noon comments angrily on the letter of
the United States Venezuelan commits
sion, suggesting that Great Britain and
Venezuela be invited to submit to the
commission all of the evidence in their
possession. The Globe says: "Great Brit
ain will never allow this monstrous claim
to determine the territory of a British
colony within it's jurisdiction. No power
could admit it except at the close of a
long and disastrous war. Were Such a
demand made by any other power, our
only reply would be to hand its ambassa-
dor his passports and mobilize the fleet.
viii these pernicious commissioners un-
dertake to answer for the effect upon
their own countrymen of forcing the pre-
mier to snub the American Secretary or
State?"
The announcement is made that the re-
view of the flying squadron by the queen
has been postponed until Wednesday,.
The Pail Mall Gazette says the cabinet
will at once consider the matter of making
important changes in the British military
equipment.
The Rt. Hon. George Goschen, first lord
Of the admiralty, made a speech at GRIN
stead to-day, in the course of which he
said he wished to dissipate- the alarming
rumors that were in circulation. Refer
ring to the flying squadron, he said 1t
was intended for use in any emergency,
in any direction. 1t would go to. Bere-
haven without taking sealed or other or
ders, except to proceed to that place and
await instructions. 1t was not intended as
menace to any country, nor was It
destined for any particulars quarter OF
the world. 1t would be used as other
squadrons are used. .
Mr. Goschen appealed to the public, If
they heard that the squadron had been
oruered anywhere, not to imagine that 1t
had been sent to menace anybody. The
disposal of the squadron could not, be
guided by political considerations while
The situation remained as It is now. he
denied the rumor that the government
meditated placing another squadron in
commission. Nevertheless, 1T could not
afford to rest on it's oars. 1t did not pro
pose to adopt sensational measures, but
would continue as hitherto to steadily
augment the number of ships, guns and
men, in order to maintain supremacy on
the sea, and to secure the nation from
panic whenever there We're clouds on the
political horizon.
Colon, Jan. 21-Advices received here
from British Guiana are to the effect
that the press of that country suggests
that all those who are able to do SO
should volunteer for military service. A
new railroad has been projected from
georgetown to Point Barima, at the mouth
Of the Orinoco river. The Panama Rail-
road Company has landed extra large
Stocks of coal here
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FACES ALL HER FOES.
England Declared Determined to
Maintain Her Alleged Rights.


London, Jan. 21.-The Right Hon. Jo-
seph Chamberlain, secretary of state for
Inc colonies. delivered a speech tonight
al a banquet given by natives of Queens
iaha residing or visiting in London. He
referred to the solidarity of the imperial
sentiment, which made it impossible for
olow to be struck or a chord sounded
III the most distant part of the empire
Without its being re-echoed in every part
u her majesty's .dominions. Great Brit
an ne said. had been guilty of many
S'i's OF omission and commission, toward
Ner colonies. Still, she alone among the
tnd4ons of the earth had been able to es-
"a ossonsh and maintain colonies in all parts
we world. A few weeks ago, he added,
erSdl Britain seemed to stand alone,
Va ounded by Jealous competitors, and
bSs, aassailed with altogether unexpected
nes r.ss sIlty Long standing differences APP
seiea TO suddenly come to a head and
9nrineu threatening proportions. The
for frs sers Whence she might have looked
e1 tilendship and consideration confront
ba+d d'ef instead with suspicion and even
slIce.- England had to recognize that her
Nsss' however legitimate, was lmput-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
INAUGURAL DAY ar JACKSON.
The Parade Fine One Despite the
Rain and Mud.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 21.--Inaugural day
has been a big event in the history of
Jackson, in spite of downpour OF rain
and mud six inches deep. Twenty odd
companies of the National Guards OF the
state were In line with bands OF music
playing and gay banners flying.
The programme was to have the oath
of office administered to Gov. A. J. Nc
Laurin on platform in the open air, but
on account of the rain this ceremony
was performed in the House of Repre-
sentatives, which was packed to over
flowing. The only recommendation in the
governors speech was for a deep water
harbor on the Mississippi gulf coast.
ne NV ~, sueesi,U. s,, = punis p ~
hing militia will be given a grand ball
at I,usk Hall
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
sENArORsmP or KENTUCKY.
The Separate Ballots Give Hunter 60
and blackburn 50.

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. 2i.-The first sep
arate senatorial ballot was taken at noon.
In the House Mr.. Barnett, rep, nominated
DR.. Hunter. Mr.. Gossom nominated Mr..
Blackburn. The roll call showed ninety
nine republicans. The vote was party
one until Mr.. Carroll. dem, voted for ].
g. Carlisle: Mr.. Force, dem, voted for
MIR. Blackburn: n. n. Rice. dem, voted
for w. II. Stone: Mr. Specht, dem, voted
for Mr.. Carlisle: Mr.. Violet, dem, voted
for Mr.. Carlisle: Mr.. Walker dem, voted
for MIR. McCreary, and Mr.. White, dem,
voted for Mr.. Blackburn.
The vote stood: Hunter, 81; Blackburn,
Al; scattering, z
In the Senate all were present. except
Mr.. Ogilvie. dem. The vote was a party
vote with these exceptions: Mr.. Hayward,
dem., voted for MIR. Buckner; Mr.. Siege,
rep, for Mr.. Wilson; Mr.. Weissinger, dem.
for Mr.. Carlisle. The vote stood; Hunter,
10. BlaCkhnrn. Is. scatlerIng. 4.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
KILLED BY HIGHwAYMEN.
A MIX PeddIer Shot Upon Refusing
to Give Up His Money.

New Orleans, Jan. H.-Michael Ferrage.
a dairyman, was killed by highwaymen
this morning. He was delivering milk.
when he was held up. Ferrage struck one
of the footpads with a pail, and the high
wayman pulled his pistol and fired, strik-
ing Ferrage in the stomach. Ferrage died
in two hours. He was unable to recognize
appeared on the scene after the shooting
and snapped his pistol at the fleeing gar
roters, but the weapon did not explode.
The hold-up occurred on the corner of
Calves and Kerlerec streets, one OF the
residence sections of the French portion
of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
UTAH's NEW SENATOR'S.
The Republican Caucus Nominees
Elected on the First Ballot.

Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. A.-In accordance
with the provisions of the constitution
and the resolution previously adopted by
the state legislature. viva voce vote
was taken in both houses of the legisla-
ture for United States senators at 2:30
o'clock to-day, the result of which was
that the republican caucus nominees
Frank j. Cannon and Arthur Brown
were elected on the first ballot. The for
mer received the full party vote (43) of
both houses and the latter got forty-one
Judges Bennett and Goodwin each receiv-
ed one vote in the House. The twenty
and Moses Thatcher. Tomorrow the for
mality of comparing the vote of the Sen
ate and the House and affirming the cleo
ton of Messrs. Cannon and Brown will
be gone through. The new senators will
leave for WashinPton to-morroW.
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FIELD NOT TO RETIRE.
He VIII Remain ON the Bench So
Long as His Health is Good.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Associate Justice
Stephen J. Field of the United States
supreme court. in regard to whose re-
tirement perennial rumors have been pub
lished for many years, authorizes a de-
NAL of the latest statement to that ef-
feet, which was published this morning.
The venepable jurist says: "Of course,
man at my time of life might retire
from the bench at any time. If my
health should not permit me to attend to
my duties easily / should not hesitate
TO leave the bench, but SO long as / can
attend to these duties with ease, have
no intention of retiring"
Born in 1916 and appointed to the SUI
preme court by Abraham Lincoln in 1863,
Justice Field has long since passed the
limit emitting him to retire on full pay
whenever he so desires. Only Chief JUS
tice Marshall and Justice Storey have ex-
ceeded him in length of service, and they
only by a few months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22

OWNERSHIP OF TRINIDAD.
Brazil VIII Not Agree to Arbitrate
the Question.

London, Jan. 21.-The Brazilian legation
here denies the story printed by the Prem
"a of Buenos Ayres to the effect that
DR.. Carvalho, Brazilian minister of for
eign affairs, would demand from Great
Britain the immediate restitution of the
island of Trinidad, off the coast of Bra
Zil which was recently occupied by the
British, and which Brazil claims is her
territory. The Prenza stated that in the
event of the demand being refused diplo-
matte relations between Brazil and Great
Britain would probably be ruptured. 1t
was stated at the consulate that although
Brazil declines to arbitrate the question
of the ownership of the island, the ne
gotiations to decide the question would be
Continued.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22

CANADA'S SEALING CLAIMS.
The Privy Council at Ottawa Stands
by Mr.. Chamberlain.

ottawa, Ont, Jan. 21-At meeting
of the privy council the action OF the
British government, which was cabled
by Colonial Secretary Chamberlain yester-
day, authorizing Sir Julian Pauncefote,
the British ambassador to the United
States, to sign draft for a convention
for the settlement of the Canadian seal
ing claims against the United States,
ident of the Swiss republic be asked to
act as umpire TO finally settle any ques-
ton upon which the arbitrators may not
be able to agree, was approved and no
tice to that effect was sent to Mr.. Cham
berlain.
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SENDS TOURISTS SOUTH.
Tours of the East Abandoned Owing
to the Turkish Troubles.

New York. Jan. 2i.-The sailing orders
OF the steamship La Touraine, of the
French line. which was to have carried
a large pleasure party to the east on Feb.
4, have been countermanded, by reason of
the troubles in Armenia. over two hum
dred passengers were booked for the trip,
and these were notified yesterday that all
arrangements must be cancelled, as Il is
not considered safe to visit Constants
nopie and other Turkish ports at present.
The Friesland was to have sailed with
a similar party on Jan. -, but this ex-
cursion was also abandoned on account
of the troubles in the east.
The falling off in eastern travel this
winter has been extraordinary, and all
the principal tourist agents corroborate
this fact 1t is said that winter travel
thus detected from the east has already
largely Increased the number of tourists
to Florida, the West Indies and South
Carolina
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
A YARN MILL FOR RALEIGH.
The Company's Capital $4,000 and
5000 spindIes TO BE Put In.

Raleigh N. c., Jan. a.-charlotte,
which now leads all cities in North Caro-
lima as to the number of cotton. factories.
having nine, adds another. It is named
the Charlotte Mosiery Yarn Mil: has
SIS 600 capital, and H. s. Chadwick Is pres
Ident. 1t will have 5000 spindles. Work
on it viii begin March 1.
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SEIZED THE sHERrFF.
Five Prisoners Make "A Desperate At@
tempt TO Escape.

Raleigh. N. c., Jan. 21.-Sheriff Loftin
of Castor county went into a Jail cell con-
tanning five white prisoners and locked the
door. One prisoner threw lime in his
eyes. while another struck him on the
head with a club. He fought them alH
pluckily until he was tripped, thrown
down, overpowered and his pistol taken.
Six white prisoners in the adjoining cell
made no outcry, but the negro prisoners
cried murder, whereupon Loftin's wife
called for help, which came, and the pris-
onerS were prevented from escaping. Nine
are now chained to the floor. The sheriff
is not seriously hurt, save as to one eye.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
A GOLD BRICK swTNDTlER.
He Realized 10000 From One Sale
and is Now Under Arrest

Birmingham. Ala, Jan. 21.-cf IF Of Po-
lice T. c. Mcdonald and Mr.. Dobbns left
this afternoon for Houston, Tex. where
they go for the purpose OF Identifying a
gold brick swindler, who has recently been
captured in that city. Several months ago
slick individual sold Mr.. Dobbins a
brass gold brick" for $1,000 In, this city,
and escaped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
n7Ds FoR THE BONDS.
A New york Bank VIII supply Gold
for Its Customers.

New york, Jan. 21.-The New York Pro-
duce Exchange Bank has notified its Gus
toners who wish to obtain new govern
rnent 4 per cent. bonds, it will attend to
Mailing for them and will furnish the
necessary gold. C,,.,. -
ance Company will subscibe for s500,000 Of
the new issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
A DEsPERADo SHOT.
Fatal wounds Received While Es-
Gaping From Prison.

birmingham, Ala. Jan. 21-Elisha
Thrasher a noted desperado, was fatally
shot in Bibb county this morning at 10
O'Clock. He was escaping from prison
The wounded man was brought to this
city and placed in a hospital. His brother
the notorious Bart Thrasher, who made a
bold escape from the Pratt mines recent
1y, is still at large. The officers are look
ing for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
BAY STATE REPUBLTCANs.
They VIII Select Delegates to ST.
Louis on March ~.

Boston, Jan. 21.-The executive commit
tee of the republican state committee has
decided that the. republican state con-
vention to nominate deleg gates-at-large and
alternates to the national convention shall
be held in Boston on Mareh n. The COM
mittee also decided that the chairman Of
the convention should be Hon. Samuel
w. Mccall Of Winchester. Hon. Henry
Cabot Lodge was chosen chairman of the
committee on resolutions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
REAR END COLLISION.
An Engineer Killed and Three Cars
of Cattle Broken Up.

Austin, Tex, Jan. 21-A rear-end col
lision occurred on the International rail-
road at Hutto, twenty-five miles north
of here, this morning at o'clock. The
regular northbound passenger train had
stunned at Hutto to repair broken cross
bar. when an extra cattle train, which
Dsas following. crashed into it. wrecking
nc anoine and one sleeper, and ditching
and breaking up three cars of cattle.
Henry Minnis, engineer of the stock train,
nos ixilled and the fireman was slightly
3,i1rad None of the passengers were
seriously hurt. A dense fog prevailed at
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-22
sHAvEs ON SUNDAY.
The Missouri Law Against the Bar
bers UncOnstitutfonaI.

Jefferson City, Mo, jan 21.-Division
No. of the supreme court this morning
declared the anti-Sunday barber law void.
Judge Burgess, who wrote the opinion,
held that the law was special legisa-
ton, and in conflict with the constitution
because general law would cover the
case. The opinion is concurred in by all
the Judges. The case was appealed from
St Louis, and the decision completely
knocks out the Lancaster" law.
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JOHN TYLER, JR., DYING.
He is the Son of the ex-President and
~ Years of Age.

Washington, Jan. 2l.-John Tyler, Jr.,
oldest son of President Tyler. is lying at
the point of death at his home in this
city He is p years of age and for the
past nine years has been partially paral-
yzed. His condition became serious
about a week ago and 1t is now thought
by his physicians that death is only O..
question of q short time.