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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-29
wANTON MURDER ON A TRAIN.
A Negro Desperate Shoots Three Men
and is Lynched.

Bluefield W. Va, Jan. 2S-Alex Jones,
a negro desperate of Elkhorn, boarded a
west-bound passenger train last night at
Keystone. evidently for the purpose of
having trouble. He was under the infiu-
ence of liquor, and very boisterous. lie
abused the conductor and refused to pay
his fare. Jones then pulled two revolvers
and commenced firing at random through
the car, which was crowded with people,
emptying both weapons.
After the shooting it was discovered
that w. H. Strother postmaster at Elk
horn, had been shot through the abdo-
men, causing death almost instantly.
Conductor Mccullough was shot in the
side, but not seriously wounded.
Peter Rice, a colored miner, was shot
through the right breast and will prob
ably die.
Jones was arrested and placed on the 2
o. clock train for Huntington. While pass
ing Hemphill the train was tagged by q
mob of fifty men, who took Jones from
the train, hanged him to tree and then
shot his body full of lead
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-29
SHAFT BROKEN AT SEA.
The steamer CataIania in n Dam
GerOus Predicament.

New York, Jan. 2S.-The White Star
freight steamer Cevic, which arrived from
Liverpool this morning, passed the Gu
nard line steamer Catalania on Jan. %,
oOO miles from Fastnet, in distress with
her shaft broken. The captain desired to
Savic declined, because of the great dis
tance. He felt he could not afford to turn
hack and tow her to ireland. The Cata-
iayia, was directly in the track of trans
Atlantic steamers and doubtless has been
njcked up. Before the Cevic left her she
signalled: Report me to my owners, all
r.ra1l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-29
A. omnibus war Chains Bill.

Washington, Jan. &.-The House com
,,,tttee an war claims to-day offerd a IA
1,rorahIe report on an omnibus bill pro-
,,idinp for the payment of war claims.
The measure appropriates $50, 900 and pro-
--ides for the payment of claims passed
~ Nv The court Of claims under the Bow
man act. sAsAa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-29

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soothes inflammation aays irritation, and when followed
by gentle applications of CUTICURA ointmen great
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Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Foolish Salesman.

Lundy Foot, the Dublin tobacconist, laid the foundation of his large fortune by saying to each dirty, ragged little girl, as he handed her the pennyworth of snuff she had asked for, "Thank you, my dear; please come again" The largest retail grocery business in Bos- ton was built up by the founders rule to his salesmen, Treat every servant girl as you would her mistress if she were buying" The Saturday Evening Gazette tells of an airy - .esmau in a Boston dry goods house who had a fall by failure of courtesy to llrchaser.
 A young lady was in search of some material to use for a waist with very handsome silk skirt, and she advanced to the counter where this particular clerk was presiding. She was quietly dressed. She did not scintillate with spangles and gilt belts and her sleeves and skirt did not extend to the full width of space between the counters consequently the clerk decided that she did not come from the magic precincts of the Back Bay.
 Attracted by certain piece of goods, she asked the price and width. The man answered shortly, "Three dollars a yard, 47 inches wide" She looked at various other things on the counter, and then returning to the first thing as the most pleasing she said politely:
 Twill you please give me a sample of this?"
 The man did not move. ''I told you that was S3 yard" he said.
 The girl looked at him. "Yes?" she said. "The silk with which intend to use it cost $3. 75 yard, but I think can make this staff of yours do, as it is only for house wear. '"
 A smile stole over the faces of two or three shoppers, and the salesman cut the sample with meekneSs that would have done ci edit to Moses But that girl says she'll go without dress rather than buy a yard of that man.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Eoundered In Lake Erie.

SANDUsKY, O, Oot 21.-News has been received here that a vessel foundered in the lake, of Locust point. some time dur ing last week. Captain Cleaves and a crew of fishermen. nearing their grounds last Thursday, noticed a lot of wreokage and with the aid of glass they say they were able to see spar projecting from the water some distance away. An examina- tion was made, and it was found that a vessel had been sunk, and the captain is of the opinion it was a steamer. There was nothing in sight by which the name of the boat could be ascertained, and no information has been received from my port that boat has been lost, but 1t Is certain that a vessel went down at that point and probably with all on board.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
General Markets

NEW YORK. Oct. @-FL0UR-Stste and western quiet, holders still asking full prices: ,ity mills patents, s5.l0G5.35; winter patents, s+4GG45o, city mills clears, S4.6o1S4.10s winter straights, S4.lo,G425.
 wHEAT-No. red opened active and ex- cited at lower prices and afterward declined sharply under long and short selling and weak CT cab.es December, SSGs4ssc.; January. S45s GSJAsc.
 - CORN-No. ? weak and decidedly lower, following wheat and on declining cables: De- sember, asss6t:sSI4c.; May, 35lsa&c.
 OATS-Nn. quiet and weaker with corn: track, white, .tate, 2lJ3lc.; track, white, west ern, 2l(G3ic.
 PoRK-ouiet; mess, ss.5oGs; family, slo5os l2.5a
 LARD-Quiet; prime western steam. s47O I415, nominal
 BUTTER-Steady; state dairy, llGl7lSc.: state creamery, l2lSGsOc.
 CHEESE Quiet; state, large, 11rGl0c.; small, 7lS5l04c.
 EGGS Quiet; state and Pennsylvania, ls(g aOc.: western. l5dislSc.
 SUGAR-Rsw quiet; fair re efining, sssc.; cen trifugsi, A test, 3c-; refined quiet; crushed, 4S4c.; posdered. 4ssc.
 TURPENTINE-Stead saa solxc.
 MOL4NSSES-Quiet; New Orleans, sa55c-
 RICE Firm; domestic, 34sG6c.; Japan, +9 Hac.
 TALLow = Dull: city, 3ll-leS3s4c.; coun- try, 8 l3-l6GS;sc.
 HAY-Steady; shipping, @SoOc.; gooo to choice, 15is2jsc.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
TWELVE LIVES LOST.
The Pacific Coast Steamer Arago Driver
 Ashore and Totally Wrecked

The Pacific Coast Steamer Arngo Driven
 Ashore and Totally Wrecked
 MARsHFIELD, Or, Oct 21.-The steam CT Arago, owned by the Oregon Coal and Navigation company, from Coos Bay for San Francisco, was carried by the current and driven on the rocks of the ietty at Coos head. She will be total loss
 In attempting to land a boatload of passengers and the crew a boat was cap sized. Twelve were drowned, four passen- gers and eight of the crew, of which the following Is partial list:
 K. NJ. McGraw of Coquil City. passen- ger; John Norman of Marshfleld, passen- ger; Richard Walters of Oakland, passen- ger. Of the ships crew the drowned are NJ. P. Whittle of San Francisco, fireman 1; Eric walla of San Francisco, fireman; Richard Patterson of San Francisco, steward; A. Fernandez, chief cook; w. E. Brown, chief engineer; J. kurger, sail or; Harry Sanders, sailor.
 The accident occurred during heavy fog A bowling gale was raging. What is left of the steamer to be seen are two spars projecting upon the ocean beach. It Is impossible to reach the wreck owing to the storm.
 The survivors were brought to Empire City on the tug Columbia. None of the bodies of the lost was recovered.
 The Arago was built by the Union works in 1885 Her gross tonnage is placed at e47 tons The craft was long time in the coasting trade and was one of the best known boats in this port
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
ROBBERS SHOT DOWN.
R. T. Brooke, sn Alleged English Lord Killed Three Men Who Attacked Him.


 Killed Three Men Who Attacked Him. PERRY, O. T., Oct, 20.-From Tonka- wa, 25 miles north of Perry, comes word that R. T. Brooke, an alleged English no- bleman, shot and killed three men who were trying to rob him.
 In the early days of Perry, Brooke owned more real estate here than any other man who located in the town. He formerly lived in St. Louis, where he located when he came from England, where, 1t Is said, he was a member of the nobility of Great Britain. His parents are rich, and he has an income of SEQ, 900 year.
 1t is thought that the outlaws went to his place for the purpose of getting his money. This Brooke refused to submit to, and fight occurred, in which Mrs. Brooke took part. Many shots were fired, and 1t Is reported that three men were killed.
 One man, whose name Is thought to be Sample, was found dead in Brooke's yard, and it is reported, two others have died from wounds received in the fight
 Brooke was for several months after the opening of the Cherokee strip one of Per ry's best known business men. Mrs Maude Parker was selected by him as bookkeeper and later as housekeeper, and two years ago they were married. She was formerly the wife of a prominent cat tleman. The pair left Perry one year ago for their country home, in the northern part of this county.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
A FUSION PLAN FAILS
GEORGIA DEMOCRATS REJECT THE
 POPUIIST uITIMATuM.

Loyal to sewan and Refuse to Make the
 Concessions Demanded Watson Insists
 on Rseognition-Jones Names . Flag
 DAy-osborne's Prediction
 A rLANTA, Oct. s1.-After protraoted and exciting debate the Democratic state committee rejected the Populist fusion proposition, declaring 1t to be insulting to the Democrats in its wording.
 It is held further that the state commit tee has no right to take down the Demo cratic electors, as demanded by the Popu- lists. The Populists are standing upon their original proposition and are await ing the formal answer of the Democratic committed.
 The Democratic resolution refusing fu- sion is as follows:
 Resolved. That the Populist committee, hay ing made proposition which completely ig- nores fusion by eliminating entirely the can didacy of the Democratic nominee for vice president. MT. Sewall, and has cut of the Democratic committee from further consider Ation of the question by fixing an arbitrary limit, which expires today, giving this com mittee no opportunity for consideration of 2 movement for proper fusion; therefore, be it Resolved, That the chairman of this com mittee appoint a committee of i've, of which he shall be chairman, to properly present tc the public the attitude Of this committee on the refusal to accept the unreasonable and un- just ultimatum of the Populist committee, clothed as it is in offensive and unbecomine language.
 The ultlmatum of the Populist central committed, to which these resolutions were intended as a reply, proposed as a final effort to procure the union of the sill yer forces on six Populist electors and in- s.sting that the Democratic party with draw six of their electors. substituting the remaining six Populist electors, with the understanding that the IS should cast their vote for Bryan and Watson.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Secretary Osborne's Claim.

BOSTON, Oct. 20.-General William NJ
 Osborne, secretary of the executive com. mittee of the Republican national com mittee, Is in Boston on a brief visit to his family. In conversation with a reporter General Osborne said: "The election of Major Mckinley is assured, and he will win by tremendous majority. He will rarry all the states of the middle west the Pacific slope states and seven southern ,tates, with all of the east, beyond any question" When asked his opinion con- corning Illinois, General Osborne said: We shall carry 1t by great major ty. We shall carry the city of Chicago by 75,- 900 or leo, 900 plurality. There is abso- lutely no question whatever about the state of Illinois. Altgeld will be defeated. Tanner will carry the state, though he will run behind Mckinley" Concerning the flag day" proposed by the national Republican committee, General Osborne said: II do rot see why it would not be 8 good thing. It was given out Saturday after left to come on home. so I do not know anything about it except what I have read. look upon 1t as a wise move,
 which may accomplish good deal of good
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
An Interview With washburn.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2l.-George F. Washburn of the Populist national executive com mittee arrived here unexpectedly from Thomson and Atlanta, where he and Committeeman H. w. Reed had been In conference with Mir. Watson, Populist vice presidential nominee. When inform ed of the failure of the Populist- Demo cratic fusion conference, Mir. Washburn expressed no surprise As he was to have remained in Atlanta to be present at that conference his sudden change of base was the cause of no little speculation in politi- cal circles It is stated on good authority that Mir. washburn returned so suddenly for the purpose of oonferring with Chair man Jones of the Democratic national committee and to place before him, In the form of an ultimatum, two or three prop ositions from Mir. Watson looking to the latter's recognition on the fusion ticket in the different states It is expected that should Mir. Jones refuse to favorably con slider these propositions, securing for Mir. Watson what he believes to be his rights in the matter, sensational developments will follow. It Is stated that MT. Watson Is prepared, in the event cf Nr. Jones' re- fusal, to take position which will prove the political sensation of the campaign MT. Washburn, when seen, refused either tO COuurIm UT ueny tnls story. he Sdlu however, when asked if he had seen Mr. Watson's letter of acceptance:
 "Yes, l saw a copy. 1t is interesting political reading. MT. watson's threat Is all right He goes to Alabama, then tc Tennessee and then to North Carolina and the character of his address will de- pend upon the results of my effort He will wait to hear from me"
 "If he cannot be vice president, would he accept cabinet positions"
 No, he would not If 1t were rendered him. He is anxious that his party should come out of this contest in a manner which will reflect honor upon 1t, and he will enter actively into the campaign for the election of Bryan If such arrangement can be made as will satisfy his people. He apparently puts it thus, Wellington and Butcher can whip Napoleon, but Vel. lington wants Butchers force with Blu cher He comedies that in any event part of Butchers forces will go to Wellington, but with Butcher at the head of his army every man would fight with new inspira- ton, and the result would be certain yio tDry
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Jones Wants . Flag Day.

CHICAGO, Oct 21.-Chairman Jones of the Democratic national committee has issued the following appeal: The Ameri- can flag has always been the emblem of national honor, and 1t will always remain so. It Is too sacred to be prostituted to partisan purposes, as has been attempted for the first time in this campaign. Its influence has always been for good to all mankind. Its display is always potent for the advancement of all that is best In our government for it appeals to every senti- ment of patriotism and national pride I therefore suggest that on Saturday, Dot 3l, all those who desire to preserve the country's honor and independence as it came to us from the fathers, who believe in the rights of every man, rich or poor, to cast a free and untram meled ballot, who oppose government by corporations and the coercion of voters and desire that real and genuine prosperity may once again return to bless our people, display the national colors at their homes their places of business and wherever else they may be seen. In order that the voters whose hearts are with their country may be oheered and their purposes strengthen ed, and that those who are wavering may take courage of their patriotism to per form their duty as citizens, to the end that government of tho people, by the peo- pie and for the people shall not perish from the earth.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
' HE VERGE OF WAR.
AN INCIDENT WHICH CAME NEAR
 PROVOKING POSSIBILITIES.

Captain McIntosh's Vigorous Reply to
 Ship-Guns of Morro Castle Trained on
 vigilancia-Did Not Dare to Fire.
 NEW ORLEANS Oct. 21.-The Times Democrats Key West special says:
 If the spanish authorities had taken Senor Angel Fernandez of the Ward line pteamer Vigilancia while that vessel was In the Havana harbor last Friday, United States warships would have immediately been orderedIto Havana to enforce de- mand for reparation, and war between this country and Spain would have undoubted- ly resulted. For three hours last Friday the United States and Spain were on the brink of war, and the threatening situa- ton was only relieved when the spanish authorities ignominiously backed down and allowed the Vigilancia to proceed to sea with Fernandez still on board. A let ter received here from correspondent in Havana, who Is close to Consul General Lee, gives a dramatic account of the cpl sode According to the letter, when the Vigilancia put into Havana, the Spanish authorities demanded the surrender of Senor Angel Fernandez, a Mexican, on board the vessel The Spaniards alleged that Fernandez was not Mexican, but a subject of Spain. Captain John Mcintosh of the Vigilanoia refused to surrender Fernandez. Then the Spanish authorities told Mcintosh that If the Vigilancia at tempted to go to sea with Fernandez on board shs would be sunk by the guns of Morro castle
 Captain Mcintosh imm mediately laid the matter before Consul General Lee, who eomplimented the captain on his bravery and told him to take the Vigilanoia to sea
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22

March next he Is formally induoted into the office which he has so successfully and admirably filled for 30 years, he will com menoe a term which bids fair to break all records of membership in the national senate. Mir. Morrill,, although S6 years of age and the oldest member of the sen ate, is as vigorous and wide awake to his duties as a senator as many men his junior. With the close of his present term, he completes a continuous service of 4s years at the national capital, ls years of which was as representative.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Secretary Lamont. Army Estimates.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1e.-Secretary La mont has transmitted to the secretary oi the treasury his estimates of appropria- tions required by the war department for the next fiscal year. The aggregate is s5e, s75, 63s
 The estimate for the running expenses of the war office in Washington is sl, 464,- 2S6, showing, the secretary says, a reduo tion in tho annual expenses for salaries and contingencies in that office of s62l, e42 from the estimates of four years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Tn Make Way For Gladstone.

LONDON, Oct 21.-Mr. William Pritch- ard Morgan, Liberal member of the house of commons for Merthyr Tydvil. has sum- moned meeting of his constituents for the purpose of discussing the question of his resigning his seat in parliament in fa- vor of Mir Gladstone Mir. Morgan's aim Is to initiate a movement to bring MT. Gladstone back into politics. The Liberals comprising MT. Morgan's constituency are enthusiastic in their approval of Mir. Morgan's idea, but are doubtful that the Grand Old Man will give favorable re. sponss to Mir. MorRan's movement
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Canadi.n. Want Independenoe.

MONTREAL, Oct 16.-A secret meeting of l50 prominent Canadians and pledged as members of the Canadian Independence club was held last night at the Ottawa hotel, the place where the Sons of Liberty organized in 1887. A constitution and bylaws were adopted. The main point In the preamble to the constitution is a pledge to work with might and main for the po- litical independence of Canada.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Falling Roof Kills Two.

CHARLoTTESvILLE, Va, Oot. 20.-The roof of the Lew building which was being erected for the University of Virginia to replace the building destroyed by fire near ly year ago collapsed, burying five workmen in the ruins. Two men were killed. They were George Tucker and Flu gene Buroh. The other three men were injured They arc V. W. Chambers, prob able fracture of the skull; F. D. Bowen, injuries to skull, and Joseph Lamb, head cut and probable spinal injuries
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Unloading Spanish Securities.

LONDON, Oct. 20.-The Paris core spondent of The Daily News says that heavy sales of Spanish securities and kafsrs on Paris account have disauieted the Stock Exchange and the Bourse. This mysterious selling, it is said, has now continued in both markets for several days Paris papers declare that unless the movement is checked serious crisis will result on the Bourse An official who was consulted on the subject said that events in Spain and Turkey were mostly responsible
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Harriet Blaine He i.'. Divorce.

AUGUSTA, Me, Oct sL-Harriet Blaine Beale. with her attorney, Leslie c. Corn. ish of Augusta, appeared quietly before Judge whitehouse of the supreme court yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Beale asked for divorce from her husband, Truxton Beale. Mir Cornish made brief talk, snd the divorce was decreed.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
A Heroic Mother. Fate.

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, Oct ai.-MrsL Con Reardon and her o-year-old son of Mahanoy Plane were burned to death at their home here The house caught fire, and the child in the excitement was loft in the burning building. The mother rushed back to save 1t, but was overcome by the smoke Their podies wero found together, burned to a crisp.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
4 rincushlon Tree.

One of tho oldest trees in the world is the yucca palm, which grows in the southwestern part of the United States and in Mexico It may well bo called tho pincushion tree. for tho Indians who live there cut the palms down, saw them into sections a few inches long and round over the white pith inside and sell them for pincushions Pins and needles stick easily into tho spongy pith. and if is said that 1t helps to keep them bright and clean. Chicago Record.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
Ennrt..n pri.nnnr. Shot.

CHATTANOOGA, Oct i7.-Tho county workhouse prisoners at work near Soddy mutinied last night, and 2s uf them made a rush on the guards, who opened fire on them with shotguns, seriously wounding 14 of the men, all negroes, and quelling all except four who escaped. Great ex. citement prevails at Soddy. It is thought that four of the wounded negroes will die.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
FATAL CUNNING TRIP.
A Young English Sportsman Accidental.
 shot on Long Island.


 FLUSHING. N. r., Got. 2o.-william Ben nett young Englishman, and Cornelius Morrell, two young men, went out on tho Flushing meadows gunning and became separated Morrell tried to find his friend, but gave up the search and started for home.
 Bennett had also started for home, but as he reached the corner of Myrtle avenue and Leavitt street he stumbled and fell. He had been carrying the gun under his arm. It struck on the butt The charge exploded and took effect in Bennett's right arm and shoulder. He was found by some laborers and taken to the Flushing hos. pital
 Dr. Bloodgooi attended the wounded man, and at a consultation of physicians 1t was decided that amputation of the arm was necessary. The operation was per formed, but Bennett only survived it a couple of hours He was an artist and 21 years old. A widow ands two children survive him.
Connecticut western news., 1896-10-22
y.n.,u.l. p,.put. Settled Ax.,p.

NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-The Herald's Washington correspondent says that Presi- dent Cleveland, in his next annual message to congress, will be able to state that a definite understanding has been reached with Great Britain for the amica- ble settlement of the long pending Ven ezuelan boundary dispute.