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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
TILLMAN's TwADDLE.
He DevOtes a Speech to Abuse of
Democratic Lenders.

Lexington, KY, April I.-Senator Till
man of South Carolina made his first
speech in Kentucky at o'clock this after
noon, in the Lexington auditorium. The
audience filled the house, a great many
ladies being present. He said little about
silver, devoting nearly all his time to
Secretary Carlisle, President Cleveland
Henry Watterson and the press of the
country.
In referring to Mr.. Watterson, he said
he pittied him; that he had for years
taught true democracy to Kentuckians,
but when his master told him to undo the
good work he had done, he did his bid
ding" He asserted that he would rather
cut his throat than remain in such EN-
ploy longer. He said he had always been
a democrat, and his ancestors before him,
but if Carlisle and Cleveland are to set
the pace for democrats, 1 will declare my
self to be no democrat"
He praised Senator Blackburn for re-
naming in the silver ranks, and criti-
cised that wing of the party which caused
his defeat He told his hearers that they
were towards to allow the sound money
democrats to remain in power, and that
they would be forever ruined if they per-
mitted the rings of the various counties
to send delegates to the state convention
who would pass resolutions endorsing Car
Isle for President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
METHODIST BOOK CONCERN.
An Explanation Concerning DR.. Lam
ahan's Charges.

Cincinnati, o., April 1.-THE following
ofhcial statement is sent to the United
Press from the office of the Western Meth
odist Book Concern in this city; In view
Of the unrest caused to many MethOdists
of the present generation by the state
ments given to the public with reference
to the import and purpose of DR.. John
Lanahan's recent utterances before the
Baltimore preachers meeting, impeaching
the good name of the Methodist Book Con-
cern, 1t becomes necessary for the under
signed to officially explain that the matters
treated or by DR.. Danahan occurred TWEEN
ty-fours years ago; that the doctor 5
charges were thoroughly exploited at that
time before the tribunals of the churcn;
that the men whose regulations were in
VOWED (and who We're exonerated from
any criminal completely in the irregulari-
ties discovered) have been dead for many
years.
'Dr. Lanahan's sole object in going
over the subject again after so long
time appears to be his own Vindicatioh
as against what he deems the unsatisfac-
tory finding of the financial experts who
passed upon the matter, and the verdict
of the ecclesiastic court rendered at that
time. Certain occasional illusions TO the
subject by prominent churchmen have
also had their influence in determining
DR.. Lanahan's course. 1t should be un-
derstOod, however, that from that period,
tweny-four years ago, to this day, no
breath of suspicion has clouded the repu-
tation OF any man connected with the
publishing affairs of our church. our
book concerns have paid toward the sup
port of our worn-out preachers, and for
other church purposes during the last
eight years, more than $1,000 600, and they
deserve the unqualified confidence and
commentator of the church;
Chairman of the Book Committee of the
Methodist Episcopal Church"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
A MURDERER EcAPEs.
Two others Captured Before They
Could Get Awny.

Carrollton. Mo-, April 11.-Bin and
George Taylor. the murderers OF the
Meeks family, sentenced to be hanged Ap.
ril 30, and Lee Cunningham, the latter
also in jail, made an attempt to break jail
tonight. George succeeded in getting
away, but Bill Haylor and Cunningham
were captured. Night Waterman Shelton
was in the jail at 800 o'clock, and every
thing was all right. He went out in the
backyard and was talking to a friend
when he heard a noise at the opposite
reaching there just in time to catch Cum
ningham as he slid down a hose TO the
ground. BiH Taylor was half way down
and when he saw Cunningham was caught
he cried to the night watchman that he
would give up, and for him not to shoot
He then slid down to the ground into
Shelton's arms. He told Shelton that
George was still on the roof. Shelton be-
lieved him and stood guard there to catch
him as he came down. The alarm was
given and Sheriff Stanley came out, hand
cuffed the two prisoners together ana
took them and locked them In their cells.
A search was made and II was discov-
cred that George had gone. Bill had evi-
IDENTIFY told the watchman that George
was still upstairs In order TO give him a
the jail revealed the fact that a bolt had
been cut in the back of one Of the cells
This gave the prisoners access to the cor
rdor. Next they went up on top of the
cage and up into the garret and out
through the scuttle onto the roof They
took a fifty foot hose with them fastened
II on top OF the roof and slid down
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
RETURN OF THE BERMUDA.
Her Captain Leaves Her Before She
Reaches New York.


Philadelphia, Pa, April 1.-THE steamer
Bermuda which arrived here last night
with a cargo of bananas from Puertos
Cortes, Honduras, and which recently en-
gagged in a filibustering expedition from
New York to Cuba, was not docked until
late this afternoon. All attempts at gain
ing information regarding the fhbuster-
ing expedition or the reported seizure of
the vessel by the Hondurean authorities
met with the same rebuff that attended
last nights efforts. John D. Hart to
whom the vessel is consigned, stated that
she was docked this afternoon, but be-
yond this he would not talk. An attempt
70 learn the reason for Capt. OBrien's S
leaving the vessel before her arrival at
Ihis port was met with a frown from Mr..
Hart, who turned on his heel and walked
into his office From what he did say,
however, it was evident that Mr.. Hart does
not anticipate any legal trouble as an out
come of the cruise. OF late there have
6een intimations that arrests would fol-
low the arrival of the Bermuda at this
port. Assistant District Attorney Rails
lQn to-day said that it was hardly likely
lhat any arrests will be made DR.. Con-
sesto, the Spanish consul, declared that
nothing has been done looking to- any
arrests or any investigation up to the
present time" The Bermuda will remain
mere for several days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
KENTUCKY's REPUBLICANS SPLIT.
The Bradley Men Bolt From the
Louisville District Convention.


Louisville, KY, April lin the Louis
vile district republican convention last
night when the majority and minority
reports of the committee on credentials
were presented at II o'clock-the former
of which threw out all the contests, while
the minority seated the Bradley delegates
"a scene of disorder arose. The vote on
the reports were put off by filibustering
for full hour, but when it came it split
the convention. The decision was in favor
of the majority report by a vote of 107
to 76.
As soon as it was announced ex-Post-
othce Inspector Samuel Brown sprang up
on a chair and invited "all true Amerf-
cans" to go to another hall, where they
could get justice. The exodus was made
amid whoops and yells, and predictions
that the republican party was done for.
SeVenty-six delegates and all the con-
testants went with them. They organized
amid great disorder and recommended
Bradley for President, keeping in session
until a late hour.
The regular convention proceeded to in
struct for Mckinley, the gold standard
and protection. Mayor Todd and g. E
Sapp were chosen delegates by the reg
The American Protective Association
delegates are r. l. James and j. W.
Reeder. ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
Ex-GOv. HOLT DEAD.
He VIII BE Buried Tomorrow witiG
Military HOmOrs.

Raleigh, N. c.. April I.-Ex-Gov. Thom-
as NJ Holt died at $40 o'clock this after-
noon at Haw River, his home. His age
was 65. He served two years as governor.
He was the largest cotton manufactures
in North Carolina, and also one Of its
wealthiest citizens.
Gov Carr has called a council of state
to meet tomorrow, to arrange for the
funeral. He has sent a telegram OF cons
dolence to Mrs! Holt.
A telegram from a member Of the fans
ily to the Southern Associated Press COR
respondent says the funeral will be held
at II o'clock Monday morning at Haw
River Gov. Carr and his staff and state
officers and the Governors Guard, viii
attend the funeral.
Ex-Gov. Holt was stricken last Tues
day and never rallied. His death was due
to Brights disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
A STEEL PLANT SOLD.
1t Cost $sOO,OOO, But the Purchase
Price Kept Secret.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 11.-Willis T. Cook,
representing Pittsburg and New York cap
italists, to-day purchased outright the
large plant of the Columbian Iron and
Steel Company, located at Uniontown,
Pa. The purchase price is not given, but
the mill was recently constructed at a
cost of $4,000. 1t is proposed to make
such changes as will permit the manufac-
ture of steel billets by July !. 1t Is sur
missed that Attorney McCook represents a
syndicate of leading middlemen who are
of the declaration that the billet trust
will antagonize them. 1t is further limited
that several deals of like character will
be consumHnated within the next week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
MENsHALL's MURDERS.
He Was Short I'm His Accounts With
Insurance Companies.

Pentwater Mich. April 1.-THE coron-
er's jury, which investigated the killing
of the Minshaal family, returned a verdict
this morning that all the deaths resulted
from gunshot wounds inflicted by Min
shall, and that Sands was murdered with
malice aforethought. 1t has developed
that Minshall was short in his accounts
with insurance companies which he rep
resented, and saw no way in which to
make the deficiency good.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
A FAILURE AT RICHMOND.
Well known Founders and Machin-
lists in n Receivers Hands.


Richmond, Va, April 1.-THE Talbot &
Sons Co., founders and machinists, Of al
most worldwide reputation, failed to-day,
with liabilities Of $4,000. The deed of as
signment was placed on record in the
office of the clerk of the chancery court
this afternoon, and the parties thereto
we're Charles H. Allen, William H. Tai
bot and Alexander w. Archer, and their
wives, and Harriet j. Williams and
Madele Armistead, of the first part and
j. T. Lawrence Of the second part, the
latter becoming the trustee.
Shortly after the deed of assignment
was recorded a bill was filed in the law
and equity court by Clay Drewry and
William II. Palmer on behalf of them
selves and other bondholders Of the Tai
bot & Sons Co.. praying for the appoint
ment Of a receiver. The petition was
promptly granted Judge Miner appoint
ing Robert A. Lancaster, Jr., receiver.
MI. Lancaster was duly qualified apd
gave bond in the sum of $4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
CASHIER CONFEssEs.


Columbus, o., April 1.-THE directors of
the Fifth Avenue Savings Bank, which
went into the hands of a receiver several
weeks ago, because of a shortage. an
nounce that the cashier, John A. Knight,
who up to this time has denied all knowl-
edge OF the deficit, has made confession
to the effect that he has taken about
$4,000 of the banks money. The deficit
was at first reported to be about $75. 600,
but the directors say they have found err
rors in the computation of it, which re-
duces the amount to, practically the sum
ipr ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12

Buluyawo, April 11.-Capt Brand. in
command of column which is at a point
thirty miles distant from here, has sent
a request for help, he being pressed by the
Ma MaIsneies; Spsi Gr ~, rIsne s ana ~ men
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
REV. KNAPP's EXPULSION.
He VIII Not he Returned 90 Bills
for the Present

AOE IEeHenHs
Boston, April ia cablegram from an
American in Constaninople states that
the missionary of the American board,
Rev. George B. Knapp, will be delivered
to the American consul at Alexandretta
and that he will not be returned to Bitlas
until after his examination in CONSTANT
nople before the American legation.
London, April 1.-THE Sun publishes a
Constantinople dispatch to a news agency
here stating that the Turkish officials at
Bitlis received orders from persons in high
authority to expel the Rev. G.. r. Knapp.
the American missionary, from that place.
The dispatch further states that 1t is prob
able but for Mr.. Hampson, tine British
consul al Bitlis, the expulsion of Knapp
would not have been known until he
reached Alexandra. AS 1t was, the matter
had been conducted so quietly that Mis-
sionary Knapp had been expelled from
Bitlis a week before Mr.. Hampson became
aware of the fact. Owing to the bad con-
dition of the roads, the dispatch adds, Mr..
Knapp was unable to take his family.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
SPEED OF THE KATAHDIN.
She Made I4.15 for an Hour on Her
Recent Run.

Washington, April DENOMINATION of
the Southern Associated Press dispatch
from New London, Conn, that the ram
Katahdin had made an average speed OF
twelve and three-quarter knots only on
her trial trip was received at the navy
denartment to-day in the official report
of the trial board. According to the re-
mort the highest speed developed was
fourteen and ifteen-one-hundredth knots,
maintained for one hour under forced
draught The weather conditions were
unfavorable, however, and the little vessel
steered somewhat wildly, which may ac-
count for her slowness. Everything work.
ed we'll, and the board are unanimous in
saying that the Katahdin is well built
throughout.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
DEMOCRATS of NEBRASKA.
Bryan or BOies Among the Favor
ties for President

Lincoln, Neb., April 1.-Democratic con-
ventions were held in a few Nebraska
counties to-day to select delegates to the
state delegate convention. There was
an expressed preference for ex-Congress-
man Bryan of Lincoln, or ex-Gov. Boies
of Iowa, as presidential candidates, ana
free silver at the present ratio was gen
erallY indorsed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
A TEXAS ROAD TO BE SOLD.
II Runs Twenty-Five Miles Out of
San Antonio

Kew orleans, April ia dispatch to
the Daily States from San Antonio Tex,
says the San Antonio and Gulf Shore
railway, built and operated twenty-nine
miles and projected 10 the Gulf coast
from this city, but which has been in
chancery some time, was to-day ordered
So str raaff~f tr p aQla I4ffv 2 for
aot less than si50.0oo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
WILLIAM H. DE WITT DEAD.
He Was One of Tennessee's Most EN-
inent Jurists.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 11.-Judge
William II. Dewitt. one of Tennessee's
most eminent jurists, died here to-day, SO
years of age. Judge Dewitt served a term
in the confederate congress from this
state, and was chancellor Of the fifth
chancery district in 1872, by appointment
of Gov. Brown. He was recognized as
having one of the best and deepest legal
minds at the bar. Death was due to a
complication of troubles, arising from
1agrinua
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
Leather Dealers Fail.

Boston, April 1.-THE National Shoe
and Leather Exchange announces the as
signment of the leather house OF A. H. &
z. Lane, 80 South street, this city. The
liabilities are estimated at $4,000: nearly
all Of which Is due TO banks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
French spoIiafIon claims.

Washington, April 1.-THE House COM
mittee on claims to-day authorized Rem
Tesentative Brumm 70 report favorably
to the House the bill making provision
for an appropriation OF S207s,196 for the
payment Of the French sDoliation claims
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
Torpedo Boats Collide.

Wilhelms Haven, April 1.-Two torpedo
boats collided off this port to-day. one
of the boats sank almost Immediately. and
five of the crew were drowned. The other
boat was badly damaged. The boats were
making a trial trip at the time the col
Iision occurred,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12

London, April l.-Ihe governor Of Hong
Kong telegraphs that there were seventy-
five cases OF Bubonlc plague IN that civ
during the seven days endinR April T. a.
against forty.seven cases during the pre-
yious seven days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12

Washington, April u.-President cleye-
land viii leave here Monday morning at
Monticello, Va, 10 attend tie Jefferson
birthday celebration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
PEACE IN ST. LANDRY.
The washington Artillery Ordered
Home.

New Orleans. April 11.-sheriff Foutenot
OF ST. Landry has wired Gov Foster that
there Is no danger Of a collision and there
is now no necessity for the troops TO re-
main longer; that IN his judgment h0
could protect life and property and pre-
Foater has ordered the Washington Ar
tillery home.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
Wvomine.s DemocratIc oonventIon.

Cheyenne, Wyo, April 1.-THE democrat
&c central committee for Wyoming to-
day issued a call for the state convention
to elect delegates to Chicago to be held
May q, at Laramie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
CRUISE or THE CHILDs.

me steamer Now Believed to Have
Gone ON n FiIibustering Voyage.
Key West Fla. April lit is reported
IN this city tonight that the steamer
George W. Childs. that left here a few
ea since TO go 10 the assistance of the
Cnooner Pearl has really gone on a hli-
ss'eflng expedition. IL Is reported that
t.e was seen near Cape Florida going out
" sea- with revenue cutter In chase.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12

Knoxville Tenn. April la telegram
from Rutledge says that the jury In the
famous Heacker murder trial has returned
a verdict Of not guilty. The case has been
on trial a week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
A BANK CLERK STEALS $4,000.
He Had an AccOmglice and Lost the
Money on Horse Races.

Louisville KY, April n.-James sanborn
of Jeffersonville. clerk in the Bank of
Commerce of this city. has disappeared
and his accounts with the bank are short
$4,000. He had charge Of the Louisville
and Nashville railroads account and the
money was taken with the aid of an ac-
compiice in the office Of the auditor Of the
road. The money was lost on horses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
wEYLER CALLS FOR CAVALRY.

Five Thousand HOrsemen to Be Sent
to Cuba at once.
Madrid April n.-Capt. Gen. Weyler has
asked for the immediate dispatch of 5000
cavalry to Cuba, and the minister of war
is arranging to send them at once.
The war Office is also considering the
question of employing balloons in the
military service in Cuba.
The naval squadron at Ferrol has gone
to Vigo to begin its maneuvers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-12
MAI. A. L. PITzER DEAD.
He Was on Gen. EarIy's Staff During
the Last Three Days of the War.

tHe I1"8t HEVN DHyH WI tHe " HFs
Roanoke, Va, April 1.-Maj. Andrew L.
Pitzer. who was member Of the staff Of
Gen. Early for the last three days of
the war, died this morning at the resi-
'dence of his son-in-law, NJ. F. Bragg Of
this city. He was 60 years of age and
had been a deputy in the city treasurer 8
office for the fast FIVE years
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-01
THE PEAUE CONGRESS-.

Worldwide interest attaches to the
efforts now making for an 1nterna.
tional Peace Congress. and, since the
dawn OF history, no subject more mo-
mentous has engaged the thoughts Of
man. 'Horrid war" Is, and eve has
been, the supreme curse OF "this orb
of the earth," and even family to
picture the misery entailed upon hui
manity by the clash Of arms would
defy the brush Of a Titan, the eio-
quencc Of a Cicero, or the pen OF a
Shakespeare. TO America, the young
est of nations, is accorded the i'm
mortal honor of inaugurating a plan
that will regulate the dogs of war to
their kennel, and solve every peace.
threatening problem.
Nosubject before the civilized world
to-day is SC pregnant with s%tupendous
import, as that which brings us,
almost at one stride, to the millennium,
and jumps the centuries in the full
fllment Of prophecy. Surely the "All
Seeing Eye"is turned upon this move
ment, with Divine grace attending it
and all who fail Of assisting, each il
his own way, the happy consumma
ton Sought for, will have grave. re
sponsibllity resting upon their souls.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-01

The Press Association will doubtless
do business of a beneficial nature at
Meridian this year. They will pay
their board and will not be so given to
pleasure.-New Albany Gazette.
We hope your prediction, that bust
ness and not so much pleasure will
characterize the coming meeting of
the Press Association, will be verified.
This thing of frolicking is well enough
In its place, but to indulge in it to the
detriment Of business, will certainly
bring the Association into disrcpute :
therefore, let each and every one go to
Meridian with a full determination
to perform those duties which neces-
STATED the organization, i. c. for the
bettermcnt of the press Of Mississippi.
AS regards payment of board by the
members is correct, and In this way
the brethren and sisters,have long since
quit dead-beating, and those who are
unable to pay their way should not
attend. Secretary MCGUIRE will make
arrangements with the principal no.
tells for the entertainment Of all who
attend.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-01
OUR MELON ~COLLCEOLUMy.

Revenue cutter-Free trade.
Man-of-war-Weylcr.
The Mississippi Sound-Frcc silver.
Seigniorage-That reached by Me-
thusaleh.
The home Of Flower's-The City
Hall.
International love feast-Thc Peace
Congress.
II the Worlds a stage, the editor
can certainly Pulitzer.
The sound money mcn Of Alabama
wouldn't vote for Johnston.
Fancy dances were all the Fasching
at New Orleans last week.
Sound money-What the cautious do
before they change it.
Parlor slippers should last forever,
since they are never wOr out.
Funny, isn't it, that when a tenant
releases his house he don't release it?
That electric wire got a lion on
Fitzsimmons that made the latter
easy prey.
The world has passed through the
Iron Age, aud is now In the Steal Age.
At the approaching coronation Of
the Gar, the modistes and costumers
will do a Russian business. ps,Y
London is at present the metropolis
Of the world, but New York will soon
be "The Greater"
Katrina, just landed at Castle Gar.
den, objected to buying American
foot.gear; she said she wooden shoes
two.
This column Is like U. S. Senator
Tillman In one respect, that it's orig
inal and nothing more.
The divine aflatus Is rare In these
parts, but the divine Sarah was with
us last week, In all her angularity and
genius.
1t is said that Schneider, the boy
murderer, played his last game Of
euchre with the hangman, and the
choker took the winning trick.
The little girl, run into by a trolley
car, wasn't killed, and for the same
that Valkeyrie III didn't win;
de fender wouldn't let her.
Pascagoula spring blossoms-Thc
sweet sixtcens.
Strange noises - The mysterious
music Of the Pascagoulas.