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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23
FLORIDA.


Alfred NJ. Wright, aged % years, son of
Judge A. o. Wright, died at his home at
Jacksonville Tuesday of uraemia, after a.
lingering illness of several months.
Phosphate is being shipped by the con-
soidated phosphate companies known as
the Peace River Phosphate and Mining
company, at the rate of about 5000 tons
per month.
The democratic executive committee of
Lafayette county met at Mayo Tuesday
and called a county convention to meet in
mayo May To- TO elect delegates to the
state ana congressional conventions.
The people of Grove City are largely in
favor of De Soto county being divided The
county is so large that visit to the coun-
" seat is big expense as well as a great
inconvenience to number of its citizens
The truckers of De Soto did well during
the season. Oranges are being sold on
the trees at $3.50, half cash. De Soto
county will ship many crates this year
The guava crop win be the largest ever
known around Punta Gorda.
Robert Henry, the negro who murdered
his wife with an ak on Feb. "a, at their
home near Evergreen cemetery, at Jack
Sonville, was captured last Sunday by
Sheriff Pearce, of Leon county, and Is now
safe in the Duval county jail
Edward Barr, a young man Of Fernan-
dina, was badly burned about the face
Tuesday. While shooting one of the Gu
ban rifles of Lagonda- Baracoa fame, the
cartridge blew out at the breech of the
gun. He may loose the sight of one eye.
A man was arrested near Callahan Tues
day and charged with peddling without a
license. The deputies who took him in
custody are said TO have shot at him be-
cause he attempted to run from arrest.
0ne bullet innicted a dangerous wound.
The action Of the deputies is generally
condemned.
Many Of those who took homesteads in
Lafayette county when the naval reserve
lands were opened to settlement. are re-
ported to be selling the turpentine privi-
aeges TO naval stores firms and the trees
on many Of the tracts are being boxed
This is contrary to law and to the oath
the homesteaders takes when making mis-
application. The general land office viii
investigate in few days
The city council of Punta Gorda has
lately passed an ordinance granting right
of way to the railroad company to extend
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-23
BRASS KNUCKs AT A DANCE.
IL They Were Used II Was with
Telling Effect,

Telling Effect.
Recorder Wilson spent considerable time
in police court yesterday morning inves-
tigating a row which occurred on West
Broad street about midnight Tuesday, in
which Edward Tow was badly beaten.
The trouble was at a dance and cake
rattle given by Mrs. Lizzie Tow, wife of
Fireman William Tow, at II West Broad
street. A number of friends had been
invited, and there was a large crowd in
attendance. Everything progressed
smoothly until four young men from the
eastern section of the city took a hand
in the festivities. These young men were
not invited to be present, so the witnesses
in police court stated, and were heard to
declare their intention of breaking up. the
party before they entered the house If
such was their intention they succeeded
admirably.
The strangers got into row with Ed
ward Tow and set upon and beat him in
a terrible manner. 1t was stated that
Tow's assailants used brass knucks. Mrs.
Tow succeeded in getting her brother-in7
in her room. but the four men broke in
the door and assailed him again.
Some one telephoned the police barracks,
and several policemen We're sent to the
scene. The offending parties had gotten
away when the officers arrived however.
The names of only three of the rioters
NC0iN " SCNuA GU eA4u AllSNA uCllOIS were
given for their arrest. Some time after
ward Policeman John Farrell arrested ].
j. Keenan,, F. Murphy and G. w Dyer,
and took them to the barracks. where
they gave bond for appearance in police
court. The investigation In police court
showed that Dyer was not with the party,
but that it was his brother George Dyer.
The latter is said to have left the city
After the row Tow was taken to DIR. b
s. Purses office where his wounds were
dressed. HI was in court in the morning
with his head bandaged and both eyes
closed. From the statement of the wit
neSses in the police court, the assault APP
peared to be very outrageous one and
altogether without provocation. The four
men appeared to have gene to the house
for the purpose of raising a row. The
case was continued until this morning for
the purpose of getting further evidence.
1t is being Investigated by the detectives
and the other two offenders will prob
ably be arrested
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GEORGIA CROP REPoRTs

Furnished by Section Director
Hunt of the Weather bureau.
The weather has continued excessively
hot, with scarcely a drop of rain since last
reports. Farmers have been able 10 work
uninterruptedly, and it is safe to say that
the bulk of the two principal crops is in
the ground. Corn Is, with very few excep-
lions, uD TO a good stand, and a great
many fields are receiving their first cul-
tivatiOn. Cotton has been sown in well pre-
pared soil. but II will require moisture TO
terminate the seeds, and but little Is vet
up. Minor crops. such as wheat oats gar
ders, etc, while not actually suffering.
would be greatly benefited by rains. II
would appear from reports that farmers
are giving a great deal OF attention 10
their cotton crops. and II the season should
prove favorable the yield from that sta
pie VIII be unusually large The outlook
for fruits. vegetables and raelons Is very
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A WOMAN 100 YEARS OLD.
An Old Primitive Baptist Church De-
strOyed by Fire.

Dublin. Ca, April 22.--One of the oldest
women, perhaps, in the south, Mrs. Rache
barley. visited the town last week. She
was born during the year the declaration
of independence was singed. and is now
the ripe age of one hundred and twenty
She resides in the lower part of Laurens
county, and appears to be in excellent
health, considering her advanced age. Mrs
Darley's Oldest daughter, who is Is, ac.
cOmpanied her mother, and both were
amazed at the progressiveness and i'm
provements of the city. Mr. w. C. Powell
a wealthy turpentine man, has records 10
prove her age.
church in the county, was totally DESTROY
ed by fire last week. 1t is thought ina,
sparks blowing onto the dry roof from the
burning woods ignited the building.
Judge Chappell of the city court has in
his possession genuine Indian toma-
hawk which sent into eternity many a
white man. It is made of stone and is Gu
riously shaped.
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POLITICS IN THE STATE.

Candidates in the Field and News
paper Talk on Party Policy.
L. c. Mobley is out for the legislature
in Troup.
Hon. T. II. Jordan is in the race for
the legislature in Emngham.
DR.. Frank N. Ridley of LaGrange is
mentioned for the Senate from the La
Grange district
Col. W. D. Stone of Forsyth will be a
Monroe district.
Augusta Herald. II Bib county isn't
fQr auBlgnon. then somebody has been
blowing on the cards.
Hon Barlow Willngham. who repre-
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FRENCH OPINION.

Newspapers Contince Their Unfavorable
Comments on the Matter.
Paris March 3.--Newspapers OF this city
continue their unfavorablo comments on
the action Of the United States congress
on the Cuban question.
crhe Figaro for example. says; AL
though President Cleveland Is not a man
10 recoil from conflict with spain,
should his electoral interests require he
Viii resist the excitement OF congress,
The American statesman VIII do wen not
10 eaasperfite Europe with the Monroe
doctrine II II certain spain VIII not re-
ceAe aud It Il difficult TO say what boneft
America VIII derive from war"
The Matin republishes an interview with
an importsnt spanish politician, who ~
J quoted AT saying. spain regards the SIT
uation with calmncss and resolution, ready
10 meet any contingency. Win Spain me
present question IS one OF honor. enc
viii strain every nerve II II means war.
Commenting on the situation. the Matlh
says: "Spain's Indignation is jusihicd'
but We advise her not TO take extreme DE-
cisioas by which she would injure ner
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THE CUBAN RESOLUTIONS.


The Senate Has Three Ways TO Dispose
of the Question.
Washington, March Slowing to an err
ror Of a technical parliamentary character
the house had to rctrace some OF its steps
in order that tha resolutions It adopted
might be before the senate In the status
of u substitute for the senate resolutions.
Senator Sherman, chairman OF the scinte
committee Of foreign AFFAIRS, uf'cr the cor
rcrtel version OF the house Cuban rcsoiu-
tons was received by the senate, snid TINT
the committee would hold n meeting to-
morrow 10 consider wha, course should be
recommended TO the senate,
The senate can pursue tirce lines OF
nolcy II cnn disagree to the house sub
stitntc md send II back without asking n
conference. II Chn disagree aud ASK For n
conference. or II can accept the house
resolutions 10 n substitute. IT nceepteh
this action win dispose OF the entire dueH-
tion go far ns cuhh Us concerned.
Senator Sherman declined to "Npf"ssi an
opinion ng To the probabilities IA ala others
Of the committee, saying there hhd pf'h
no opportunity for conference"
The Indications. 20 far rs there az" any,
nIl.anr to favor non concurrence, WIN u
request Tor conference.
senator Frye, Of the committee Sh"'
howrvor that lie would be Wiling 10 ac'
.ani the honar amendment and thuF riosu
ths matter He expressed the opinion ll"l
there wna no material difference pr.wr.i,
thc resolutions OF tho two houses ana .nnt
one would serve the purpose ma wen ar
the other.
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AccnrrMp srNAMnRs.
Spanish Government VIII hrmor and Man
Them al once

Spanish Government WIN Armor and Man
Them AZ once.
Madrid. March 8,--Marquls OF Tommilns
had long conference today with Ad-
mlral Rcrnngor, the minister OF marine Mt
which he offered the government NIL the
steamers ana coal ports Of the Atlantic
coast The minister Of marine accepted
this offer. which will be debated at the
cabinet council to be held tomorrow
These stcnmcrs, eight In number. WIN
be forthwith nrmored and placed under
the command Of naval officers.
The students Of Madrid university came
10 n decision to renew their nnu-Amen-
ran demonstrations today. The rector OF
the university. learning OF TINS deter
nination had fifty of the students mr.
rested. Tho result has been that the good
order of the city has not been disturbed
today An spanards who have been act
,uf, MS consuls of the United states nave
resigned
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why TEXANS VOTED no.
Chiffon and Culherson Have what Ihey
Think Good ReasonH

Chiffon and Culherson Have what Ihey
Think Good Reasons.
washington, March 3,-Aa thore ms
been n great deal of public nttehuoh
drawn TO the twcnty-threo mcmbera of
congress who have opposed the practically
unanimous position on the Cuban situa-
ton. individual statements from them nv"
naturally interesting and sometimes uls-
close very varying purposes. Senator chii'
ton OF Texaa for Instance Is not opposed
to IA recognition Of bllligerency ana 10,
In fact, dcrrous OF very positive action
when my is taken. He says Whatever
Is done should take the shape OF JOINT
resolution Any movement which involves
the possibility OF war with ils expense.
it's bioodshcd It's far reaching consequence
OF demorallzation rs too important TO
be dealt with by an agency less re-
sponRiblc than the cooperating action OF
the scnnte, the house and the president
simple recognition of bcliig frency ~ an
that the situation In cuba now demnnds
ON Tho part of the United States. This
would be consistent with peaceful at
titudc toward spain and would show tina,
care and conservatism in the manage
mcnt OF our foreign affairs which BELTS "A
great and orderly nation"
Representative culberson on the other
hand takes the position taken by Repre-
sentative Turner OF Georgi1 In opposing
irrday; that is, that sufficient Information
TO warrant recognition Of belligerency has
not vet been received, but that We have
no Information showing that the Cubans
have n permanent government or that they
hold permanently any ports or territory.
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ENGLISH COMMENT.
Newspapers Think Wei of The House
Resolutions.

Newspapers Think Wen OF The House
Resolutions.
London, March s.-Aftcrnoon newspa-
prrs again refer at length to the Cuban
situation. in which everybody here is
much interested.
The Westminster Gazette says; THE
houso OF representatives. resolution IL
stronger than tho senate's ana calcu-
lated to further the excitement and in
dignation in Madrid and other European
capitals. 1t viii also probably help ma
terially 10 bring English citizens in the
United States in line against the jingoHs.
How much farther Is the prostitution Of
democratic government for electioneering
purposes to be allowed TO gof The
American congress action is steadily de-
stroying not only respect abroad, hut
il is influencing the conduct OF ioreign
AFFAIRS and THE strange result Of this RAD
III republicanism Is that II ~ daily fore
ing one man more and more into power y
The ST. James Gazette says That the
language OF congress is more provoca.
tive than the Barcelona disturbance,
adding: spain is now face 80 lace with
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CUBAN NEWS.
Tho Insurgents Reported TO Have De
stroycd Much Sugar Cane,

Tho Insurgents Reported 10 Have De-
stroycd Much Sugar Cane.
Havana, March IA column Of troops
commanded by General Aldccoa was en-,
gagged yesterday between Munagua ana
IIagarano, this province. with III" insurs-
ent forces under Maceo. The INSURGENTS
were divide into two columns, one Oh
which. proceeded In the direction OF Man
zanilio Rife firing was shortly AFTER
wards heard.
Gomez is still In the province OF Matan.
zas ana MaR reported yesterday 10 be at
the plantation OF Arroyos, near Altnmisai,
drassing an old wound In the leg. which
h aaid 10 show dangerous symptoms
Tho insurgents have burned bb,VVO tons
of supnr cane I'm the district OF cruces.
Gomez, after leaving Arroyos pllnta-
ton, II appears, encanped FOR the nisnt
AT Isabel and IN the morning started IN
The direction OF Gimarones capturing
four volunteers and killing three others.
The Progress plantation near cardenas
has been burned together with the cane
fields IN that vicinity causing great ioss
10 planters nud others.
The poycrnnent scouts announce that
hstween Guaracabulla and Hernando,
I,lacetas district. the insurgents under
Napoieos and Rojas are encamped. They
are described as being badly dressed.
without shoes and as having very little
ammunition.
Al santa Clara the insurgents have
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IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY.

the declared hostility of tho representa-
ttVos Of the American people and an I'M
modlnte reply win be given hN tho proud
Spanish race that will he crcdltablo to
their spirit and win deserve tho sympathy
of Europe"
The CLONE compares the strength OF the
two powers and contends that tho ad-
vantage IL on the side OF spain. adding
"rhorc ara other interests in cuba he
sides American and maybe there arc Eu-
ropcan powers that would not quietly
look on While the United states develops
the remarkable Monroe doctrine. which is
to borhid anybody to interfere with any
thing upon winch tho eagle has its eye.
while It encourages that ofncioua bird 10
poke lts beak into business Of everybody
else"
The Pail Mali Gazette Expresses the
opinion that the house OF representatives
has done well to smooth the rough edges
on tho senate resolution. The recogni-
ton Of the rebels TX not necessarily pro-
Gin nt g1
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SENTIMENT FAvoRs cuBANs.
Mexico nnd Central America Antagonlsuc
To Spuln's Warfare.

Mexico ana Central America AntagohN'V
to spnin's Warfare
Citv of Mexico. March 3,-Thn public
sentiment ia warmly IN favor of CUBA
the only exception being tho clerical party
and IT'S organs. The magnificent service
az the Associated Press has been tweiNo
TO twenty-four hours ahead of all other
news and tx read by all classes with ii-
tense Interest. ,.,.,
1he government has given permission
to cuban residents to hold meetings IN
der police protection against possible IN
torrliption by Spanish residents rms de-
clpion lis hailed with delight by the
Cubnns.
Central American governments aiso are
giving Cubans ample privileges respecting
public gatherings. Debates IN the Amer
loan cougress IN followed with eagern'ss
and overwhelming public feeling supports
Cuba The Spanish organs here ridicuie
the american senators.
The Americans arriving here from CUBA
predict Wnylrr win have TO withdraw,
r'ha hot Wcather IN setting IN ana yellow
fever wei doAmate the Spanish troops,
who are mainly young ana unnccustomed
to the Cuban climate.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

Tho house spent the entire day in de-
hating n blll to put marshals and district
.,tornoys on salary Instead of paying by
fees, H.,
uouse Cuban resolutions were amended
,o .s IN be made an amendment to those
passed by the senate.
senate foreign committee will consider
o,,o,1ed cuban resolutions today.
senate passed the agricultural appropri-
alton bin. carrying 2.2i2,coo
senator Allen introduced a resolution
nat all United States bonds be payable in
both gold and silver.
senate passed a bill to free the mails
from bulky articles.
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syMpATHY FOR CUBA.

New York. March 2.-The Heralds cor
respondent in Gunyaquil Ecuador. says
that grand meeting was held by Cubana
and those who sympathize with them In
the plaza Rocafuertc. The object Of the
meeting was to manifest gratitude to the
United states for the recognition OF tho
belligerency of the Cubans.
Eduardo Agerro lad a procession, wav-
ing the Cuban flag. Arriving in front OF
the American consulate prolonged cheer
ing was given for the United States and
Cuba. The crowd then began to shout
death TO Spain" The police interferred
md compelled the crowd 70 disperse. y
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on candidates and issues. declaring for
sound money.
Populsts voted with the democratsSand
republicans failed to unseat Tompkins In
Kentucky.
RAILROAD.
The Travellers Protective Association ox-
erting it's influence TO secure equitable
freight rates.
Happenings In the railway world one
year ago.
The sad condition of the Baltimore and
Ohio property
The railroads crow0ing ticket scalpers.
Presidcn; Blackstone of the Chicago and
Alton crlticises popular control OF rail-
roads.
Local and general notes and personals.
MARKETS.
Cotton-Futures and spots lower Mt 1lv-
erpoo: n slight al 'ancc In tho American
markets
a slightly hrmer tone in the hide mar
ket
Everything indicates another advance In
sugar.
Whcat-opened strong but closed weak
and Y lower
Cattle-Reccipt small and prices Were
strong at the ad ,ance.
Stocks - Professionals manipulated the
market.
SPORT.
New Orleans winners were: Honor, ~
to 3; Roltaire. to /; Gladiola, to l Ter
rapin. u to i; Jimmie r., 10 to !; Seabrook,
5 to /.
LOCAL.
Annual meeting Of ;ho Houston Business
League,
The registration books opened mp and Az
votes registered
| Tic city democratic eXecutivc committee
decides 10 hold the PRIMARIES Thursday
night March 10.
The calling of the docket in the county
court,
The concert last night at Turner Han.
| Entertainment at Montefiore Hall next
Sunday night.
Today's events
The Emmett celebration at the AudiIo-
| rum tonight
| Lewis Morrison at the opera house to.
| ulght.
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pERMUDA RELEASED.

Washington. March S.-The steamship
bermuda. which was recently seized by
Federal officers in New York bay as sho
was preparing to SAN for Cuba with men
and arms In aid OF the insurgent cause.
has been ordered released by the authori-
Ties here. However conclusive the evidence
may he that the Bermuda was about to
depart upon this mission. the law and tho
decisions OF the courts clearly inhlbit her
seizure and coniiscation.
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Washington. March 4.--For Wyoming.
Montana aud Colorado; Diminishing
clouds: warmer in the northwest ana
western SECTION; southwest winds.
For North and South Dakota: Fair;
warmer; variable winds.
For Eastern Texas; Cloudy and threa L
cning; colder IN eastern and southern por-
tons: north winds.
For Arkansas; Cloudy and light rain
o. snow. north winds.
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STATE.

Hon. ]. d. owen, candidate for con-
cress in the Eleventh district gives his
views on the financial question
A s-year-old child fatally shot near
Depor;
banker Jones killed by Lawyer Pardue
of Memphis. Texas.
Alien Hin brough, back to Mineral
wells where he Is charged with the kill
tns, Of Orlando Harris fifteen years ago.
Diastrous nre at Orange The Eta
House and Morrison block burned.
galveston to employ Colonel Warning OF
New York to make sewerage survey.
Meeting Of the States executice COM
,,,ttae of the w. c. 7, L, at Dallas.
Major /. G. Randle declared not guilty
- nc murder Of Ed S. Randall
Travis county sound money men will
fight inside the party
travis couray republic convention split
wide open at the beginning,
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nApr1srs To ARnITRATE.

Marlin Texas. March S.-The Marin
rant,sts have agreed to settle their g.. ar =,
driilties by council Of nine ehossa I'' ~
u r1sd This council is composer o.
8 2nT9aH II. Carroll. R. G Burles92nl,, on, g.
v T, saqnd RS, " r. Ma inv d ~ m. IS IS
NJ ,,,t NJ Marlin on the 18th OF TINS
Month No Tx with h. H. Carroll as moderator
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NEW LUMBER YARD.

Luling, Texas, March s.-The new
lumber yard opened hero this week BY
Mr.. Otis McGaffey. Jr.. adds another
most important business enterprise to
this city. Mr. McGaffey Is one u our
hest known business men and while tho
city already does a large business IN ium-
nor the new yard will add much 10 iui-
ine's trade. His large improvements on
he south side OF the railway attract tne
attention OF all entering the city.
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own interests. Americans are accus-
toned TO these superb declarations, but
they arc often without effect, az IN tho
case OF Venezuela"
The lcetaffcttc trusts President CleVc-
land will roflcct before pruclniming the
Independence of cuba" adding spain VIII
no, allow herself to be intim'datod by tho
American Hnnnin-n
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
LAST NIGHTS SYNOPSIS.

IAST NTGHTS SYNOFsIS.
An area of high pressure, accompanied
by cold weather, overlics the Northwest
tonight and extends south TO Abilene
Texas.
The lowest pressure is over the extreme
western portion of Texas.
The weather Is generally partly cloudy
to cloudy.
No station reports as much as 10 Of an
inch of precipitation.
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
Observations taken at all stations at
u. m, 18th meridian time:
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poEsN.T NEED REINFORCEMENT.

Madrid. March 3.-The correspondent
of tho Impartial at Havana cables that
little Importance Is attached to the Cuban
resolutions OF the United States congress.
Captain General Weyler has cabled 10
tho government saying that he docs noG
al present need the reinforcements OF
25 800 men which have been offered him
by the government.