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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-08-06
a MAooN PAwNBRoKEn.


New York, Aug. 5-Mort Golden, a
pawnbrolser Of Macon, Ca, was arrested
shortly after midnight by the police of
East Twenty-second street station on sus-
picion OF being the murderer OF Annia
Book who was found dead with her
throat cut in her fiat at 2O7 East Twenty
first street yesterday morning.
The police are very reticent concerning
the prisoner, but say they have witnesses
to prove that he was seen in the COM
pany Of the woman at 1880 o'clock yes
terday morning.
Golden was arrested in a cheap Bowery
hotel on information furnished by a friend
OF the murdered woman, whose name Is
Mrs. Swarz. The latter told the police
that Golden was an old lover Of Mrs.
Book. and that the murdered woman had
told her on several occasions that she
feared that sooner or later Golden would
kill her. as he had on several occasions
threatened to take her life. Golden has
recently returned from Macon, where he
had spent a number of months, and the
police say that since his return he has
spent the greater part Of his time IN the
Book woman's company.
Golden was arraigned this morning be-
fore Magistrate Kudlich. when the otIi-
GERS testified that Police Captain Smith
had investigated the case and that he
was convinced that the prisoner at the
time of the murder was on the train COM
ing from Macon to this place. on this
evidence. and there being nothing to con-
meet the defendant with the murder, he
was discharged
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CONVENTIONS AT MILWAUKEE.
The Popu1ists and the Republicans
Fighting the Heat.


Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 5.-The day is hot
and the delegates to the republican con-
vention are doing the best they can to
keep comfortable. This is a sizzling hot
day in Milwaukee The delegates to the re-
publican convention are taking it easy in
the sitting heat.
There was some comfort to be found,
however, in the great exposition hail. with
its depth of cool shade and many drafts
and currents, and the delegates fiocked
there in crowds long before the time for
calling the convention to order.
The situation this morning has not
changed perceptibly. Robert NJ. Lafayette
and Ed. Scofeld still remain neck and
neck IN the race for governors nominal
tiOn. There are six candidates in the field,
but these two are the prominent figures.
1t will require 34l votes to nominate and
neither of the leading candidates will have
within 50 of this number on the first bal
lot.
At noon the great hall was well filled,
about 500 republican notables, including the
numerous candidates, occupied the stage.
Chairman Edwin D. Coe of the state CEN
trail c@nmittee called the convention to
order and presented the report of the state
central committee as to credentials, after
which he introduced c. A. LamoreauX Of
Ashland as choice Of committee for chair
man.
After confirming the committee select
ed by the distant delegation the conYen-
ton adjourned until 3 o'clock
At that hour the committee reported
and the platform was adopted. 1t follows
the lines laid down by the republican plat
form adopted at st. Louis.
Ten-minute nominating speeches were
then in order for governor. The following
were placed in nomination: Robert NJ
Lafollette, Charles D. Estabrook, Eugene
s. Elliott, Lieutenant Governor Emil
Baensch, Ira b. Bradford and Maj. SCo-
field. After five-minute seconding speech
es were heard the convention, at 6:l5
o'clock. adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'clock
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MICHIGAN's lrIxINLEYITEs.
Republican Convention and Its
Work at Grand Rapids.


Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 5.-The re-
publican state convention met at II
o'clock. Victor NJ. Care temporary chair
man, called the convention TO order The
heat outside Of the hail was oppressive,
but inside it was broiling, depressing and
irritating.
State Chairman Terry, in calling the
convention to order, said that the St.
Louis platform was broad enough for any
republican to stand upon. We are here
to-day to ratify the nomination. and to
endorse that PLATFORM and we are to
nominate man for governor who will
stand squarely upon the st. Louis plat
form.
AS usual a committee contesting the
Pinagree delegation from the Seventh dis
trict was admitted to the floor without
vote, pending the report of the commit
tee on credentials
The convention then took recess until
2:30 clock.
The evening session opened with the re-
port Of the committee on credentials sub
mitting a report that the Bliss delegates
from St. Clair county be given seats in
the convention. This was a blow to the
ty-two delegates.
An hour was given to debate on the re-
port and then a ballot was taken The
report was adopted by a large majority
the Plngree followers not making any de-
termined opposition. The platform en-
dorses and accepts the st. Louis republi-
can platform and candidates and de-
nounces the Chicago platform.
While the convention was waiting at the
afternoon session for the committee to re-
port, speeches were called for and Con-
gresham Samuel w. Mccall Of Massa-
chusetts, who is visiting Congressman
William Alden Smith. spoke briefly Con-
gresham Smith made a hot speech In de-
tense of the republican House of Repre-
sentatives, and his scoring OF the St
Louis silver boilers for refusing to pass
the Dingley bill was greeted with enthu-
siastic applause.
Ex-senator Patton spoke briefly. He
said he never felt prouder of the republic
can party than he did in this campaign.
because 1t had stood for its historic tradi-
uons, for honest money and the country's s
credit. The hope Of the country was en-
bodied in that party.
motion to adjourn till 1880 O'Clock was
adopted on rising vote amid great con-
fusion.
Speeches for nomination of candidates
Tor governor, was the next order of busi-
ness, and James O'Donnell of Jackson
A T. Bliss of Saginaw II. A. Connant
OF Monroe, ID. ID. Aitken of Flint A O.
Wheeler of Manistee, and Mayor II. S.
nation.
Afr the conclusion of the uoni-
mating speeches, the ST. Clair coun-
ty delegation matter was brought be-
fore the convention again on a motion to
substitute the minority report admitting
the delegates of both factions and giving
each half vote. A roll call was demanded
and by a vote of 4O6 to 402 was substituted
and delegates admitted. This was a VIC
tory for Pingree.
AFTER the announcement of the vote, the
leaders of the Pingree party wanted to
proceed to ballot for candidates for COVER
nor, but when it was found that such ac-
ton would create friction in his own
ranks, they allowed motion to take adj
Journment until $3.50 tomorrow morning
to prevail.
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STOPPED TALKING NOW.
Senator Jones Is Very Silent on His
Arrival in New York.

New York, Aug. 5.-Senator Jas. x.
Jones of Arkansas, arrived from the south
this morning at o'clock. The Hon. VIM.
p. ST. John met him at the station, and
drove him to the Fifth Avenue hotel,
where he engaged a room. Then he went
TO headquarters, and Immediately disap.
Deared He was not in to any body at
all. Cards were returned with the state-
ment that the senator was too busy to
talk.
Senator Jones, when seen a little later
bv a reporter, stated that his visit to New,
York was simply to make ARRANGEMENTS
for the big notification meeting at Madi-
son Square Garden.
He again denied the statement re-Dub
Hshed this morning that he had said In an
interview that Bryan would not accent the
Dopulistic nomination, and that the SOUTH
ern populists would go with the negroes
where they belong.
When asked if he would reply to the
letter of Thos. T.. Watson, populist cam
1{date for Vice President, published this
noorning Senator Jones said he Would
NOT as the communication was based on
an erroneous supposition.
Senator Jones also stated that In ALI
probability Gov. Stone of Missouri, vVoulS
deliver the notification address, and thar
he himself would likely call the naetins-
TO order. The senator expected to deparf
for Washington again this afternoon
when he had completed his talk wien
Treasurer St. John.
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"No TRIFLING IN TEXAS"
Her PopuIists Insist on the "AIiddIe
of the Road

OF LnS
Galveston, Tex, Aug. 5.-The populist
state convention was called to order
promptly at 10 o'clock this morning by
Stump" Ashby, the state chairman.
The morning was spent chiefly in speech
making, the various committees on tenn
porary organization, credentials. etc, be-
ing appointed. Mr.. Burney of Kerr coun-
ty was elected temporary chairman, and
Mr. Galloway of Navarro secretary.
Whatever the wishes of the leaders may
be as regards the fusion scheme, the
leaders will have a hard time carrying
it through and evidently do all they can
to hold the matter down in the conven-
ton. 1t is very probable that the plat
nomenal platform tonight, and at the
present rate the convention is going, it
is likely to last until Saturday night.
Just before the convention was called
to order an enthusiastic delegate paraded
the hall with the famous "middle-of-the,
road" banner. This was the signal for
a wild demonstration, lasting several min
utes, and showed conclusivey that the
convention is In harmony with their st.
Louis delegation.
kilograms from the state convention
held in Louisiana to-day were received
and the announcement of the choosing Of
straight-out Bryan and Watson electors
was wildly cheered.
Two hours of the night session was
taken up in fight over the adoption of
the report of the committee on order of
business. The convention got in a tan
gle, dozens of delegates talking at once
or striving for recognition, and finally it
was decided to vote on the report section
by section There was great disorder in
the hall, and the business of the conven-
ton was almost blocked owing to the
noise.
The platform may not be reached be-
fore tomorrow
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TALKS THROUGH HIS HAT.
a DisEruntIed Alabama Fusionist
Calls Fraud"

Birmingham. Ala. Aug. 5-Frank Balt-
zoll. secretary OF the fusion campaign
committee. has given out statement that
the election was attended by frauds per-
petrated by tho democrats more wide
spread than on any previous election, that
populists will not support Bryan and
Sewall. that they will put out "A Bryan
and Watson electoral ticket. that the
democrats VIII have TO take down their
ticket and vote for Bryan and Watson or
lose 10000 votes for Bryan.
lie says I'm part:
The election last Monday was char
acterizeu by frauds more widespread than
In any previous elections, and In the
black belt, In defiance OF law and COIL
tempt for the opposition, which the law
required TO be recognized. by from three
70 ten republicans at every poll. In
Montgomery, at the court house poll, an
ihterate, who suspected that his ticket
was wrongly marked, showed II 20 a
friend to decide. and the fact was devcl-
oped that a Goodwin ticket had been
marked for Johnston. The illitcrate was
arrested and Jailed for showing the ticket,
and the marker. who was guilty Of The
crime, was not interrupted. In the black
belt counties the reports state that all, or
some of the black belt counties viii send
up the usual majority which means that
whatever majority which may be needed
from these counties Will be sent up next
Saturday when the vote will be canvass
ed.
THE populists are very much eXaspera-
ted on account Of the wrongs practiced
upon them, and will not support the
Bryan democratic electors. They will
put out the electoral tickets for Bryan
and Watson; the democrats can take down
their ticket, vote that ticket. or see 100 600
votes practically lost. II this shall not be
done, the populists will refuse TO vote and
let the silver democrats work out their
destiny and repent of their meanness.
..NN .H.aHN
dearer to some people than free silver or
any other political issue.
Hon. A. Il. Goodwyn made n brilliant
and effective campaign, visiting nearly
every county, and speaking to the largest
audiences ever accorded to a speaker In
this state He has been elected by from
5000 to 1900 majority In the white coun-
ties, and received about 10000 votes In the
black belt but these 5000 votes are
counted for Johnston, giving him major
lty OF 25.OO0
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LIKE sARDINEs IN "A Box.
Kansas PopuIIst Convention Meets
in a Shed.

Abilene Kan, Aug. 5.-The peoples
party state convention was called to or
der at IL o'clock to-day In a low shed.
packed to the himsy walls with swell
tering mass Of humanity With scarcely
any ventilation, the air in the rude room
became unbearable and unbreathable be-
fore Chairman Breidenthal Of the state
committee struck his first blow with the
gavel
In accordance with an agreement en-
tered into between the candidates for gov
ernor last night. Judge A. w. Dunlson
was elected temporary chairman. The
usual committees were appointed and a
recess was taken unIiI 2 O'Clock.
Among the first things that will be con-
sidered by the convention will be the
proposition to be submitted by the con-
ference committee appointed by the DEM
ocratic convention at Hutchinson yester-
day This will precipltate a strong fight
between the fusionists and the middle-of-
the-road men, the outcome Of which can
not be foretold.
the afternoon session the temporary or
ganization was made permanent. The
convention at once appointed a confer
ence committee Of fourteen members to
meet the committee appointed by the
democratic committee at Hutchinson yes
terday to decide upon a plan for fusion
of the two parties. 1t was agreed that
as soon as the conference committees
reached an agreement and submitted a
report that an electoral ticket be az
once nominated in accordance with 1t.
The committee on resolutions an
nouncing that 1t was not ready TO report,
the convention proceeded to nominate n
candidate for governor on assembling for
the evening session. The first ballot re-
suited as follows. EX-Congressman w.
A. Harris. 2OS1z; ex-Gov. l.. d. Llewel-
lyn, $50; State Senator l.. p. King, 122;
State Senator j. w. Leedy, So; Judge
George w. Campbell of Labette county,
13; George NJ. Munger Of Greenwood coun-
ty, p.
The second ballot resulted: Harris, 2O3,
L. Lewelyn, 142; King, 103; Leedy SO;
Campbell, u; Munger, Is.
A dispatch received here from Hutchin-
son, states that the democratic delegates
there tonight adopted a resolution declar-
ing their intention to stand solidly by Bry-
an and Sewall regardless Of the action Of
the populists.
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NEBRASKA PoPTLIsTs.
The state Convention nt work AZ
Hastings.

hAhlAmAAs
Hastings, Neb., Aug. 5.-The popullst
state convention was called to order by
Chairman Egerton this morning. A. II.
Giver OF Lincoln was chosen temporary
chairman, and f. =. Eager. secretary Az
ter naming the usual committees, the COM
mittee adjournsd TIL 1 D. m.
Gov. Hocombs' administration was eu-
logized
on the reassembllng of the populist con-
vention this afternoon, after the COM
mittee on rules and order Of business had
reported, Capt. Il. II. Barry offered the
following.
Resolved, That the matter OF select
ing presidential electors be referred to
the executive committee of the state CEN
tral committee under such instructions
as shall be contained In the resolutions
to be adopted by this convention.
Porter of Merrick county objected to
leaving so important a matter to so
small a committee, and moved to amend
by substituting ckntral committee for
executive committee.
The amendment was accepted, and after
some warm discussion, the resolution was
adopted.
Gov Holcomb was nominated by accla-
nation under suspension Of the rules.
John G.. Harris of Nemaha county was
nominated by acclamation for lieutenant
governor Gov. Hocomb was escorted to
lub DldulpIul anu hpDhb IOT udil an Hpuft
his speech being on state issues. Upon
the convention being informed that a
committee from the state democratic
central committee was in the hall asking
for conference with like committee
from the convention, It was moved that
a committee OF fourteen be appointed,
and that further business be suspended
until the committee reported, and the
report was acted upon. All adjournment
was taken until y. m.
The convention reassemled at $3.50 D. m.
The committee appointed to confer with
a committee from the democrats report
ed that the democrats asked that the
nomination Of candidates for treasurer
and attorney general be left vacant The
report was made without recommenda-
tion. After an hours discussion c. j.
Smythe. chairman OF the democratic state
central committee, sent in a communiea-
tion, Withdrawing the demand for repre-
sentation upon the state ticket.
Mr.. w +. Porter received majority
of the votes cast, and was declared the
nominee of the convention for secretary
OF state.
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MIssOURPs DEMOCRATS.
A Large Gathering at Jefferson City.
DOings of the Body.

jefferson City, Mo, Aug. 5.-Fifteen
hundred delegates, alternates and specta-
tors were assembled in the hall of the
House of Representatives when Chairman
Sam B. Cook called the state democratic
convention to order at few minutes past
noon to-day, and the weather was in
tensely hot.
James Gibson Of Kansas City was tenn
porary chairman. The address of Chair
man Gibson was extremely diplomatic.
and received applause from the friends of
all candidates.
After the appointment of the usual COM
mittees, the convention took q recess. un-
til o clock this afternoon.
The race for the nomination of governor
is a hot one, and II is between Lon "
Stephens, Judge Gibson, and David A.
Ball with the chances strongly in favor
Of Stephens.
The convention nominated Hon Lon "
Stevens, the present state treasurer, for
governor by acclamation. The real battle
of the convention, the nomination for
lieutenant governor, next came up. The
names of Judge Bolle Of Franklin county,
and Hon. John Lee and Lieut. Gov
O'Meara, both of St. Louis, were present.
ed Much speech-making preceded the
first ballot. When the second ballot was
called, OMear's name was dropped At
o. m, the second ballot was in progress
amid much confusion.
When half the counties were called u
was apparent that Judge BOlle would win
and Lees followers fought for time? The
convention will likely last TIL day light.
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MIDDLE OF THE ROADERs.
Think They Can Capture the Pro-
hibitiOnists without GambreII.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 5.-The middle-of-the-
readers held a caucus tonight and after
a lot of speech making appointed a COM
mittee to wait upon Judge Hines and see If
he will accept the nomination for COVER
nor. This committee. of which Col Peek is
chairman, will see him in the morning and
at o'clock the caucus will meet again
to receive his reply.
Practically all the delegates who had ar
rived in the city tonight attended the
caucus which was open and good deal of
enthusiasm for Judge Hines was devel-
oped The Gambrel element, however. is
confident that Hines will decline to accept
under any circumstances.
The middle-o e-of-the-roaders propose to
make Walter b. Hill of Macon, their NOM
inee for attorney general, and will bring
about the fusion with the prohibitionists
through him.
Col. Peek read telegram to the meet
ing from the populist state convention of
Nebraska saying that state had indorsed
the action of the st. Louis convention. The
message gave the populists conniptlon fit.
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THAT MONROE DOCTRINE.

England Withdravvs From the
Island of Trinidad.
Lisbon. Aug. 5.-Newspapers here de-
clare that Great Britain has recognized
Brazil as the owner Of the Isle of Trinf-
dad, off the coast Of Brazil. which Great
Britain recently took possession Of as
landing station for a telegraph cable The
seizure Of the island called forth energetic
protests from Brazil, which. according to
some papers here. have resulted in Eng
land Withdrawing her pretenslons to the
sovereignty of the island.
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HE DESERTED his WIFE.

Henry Abbey, of Theatrical Fame
sued for Separation.
New York, Aug. 5.-Mrs. Florence g. Alb
bey has brought an action, on the ground
Of cruelty and abandonment. for legal
separation from her husband, Henry E.
Abbey. Of Abbey, schoeffel & Grau. the
theatrical managers.
In the complaint Mrs Abbey swears
that her husband abandoned her on April
25, 1896; that he left her in destitute cir
cumstances and has not since contributed
to her support She declares further.
and on a number of occasions struck her
and bruised her.
Mrs. Abbey was formerly Miss Florence
Gerard and was well known in theatrical
circles She married Mr.. Abbey in No
vember, 1892.
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CONFIDENCE RETURNING.
The Chicago Exchange Has Had
Time 20 Recover Breath.

Time 20 Recover Breath.
Chicago, Aug. 5.--The feeling In the VIZ
cinity Of the Chicago Stock Exchange was
quiet this morning. The nervousness In
cident to the first announcement OF the
Moore failure having apparently given
place TO a more settled condition. The
committee appointed by President Jami-
son Of the exchange held another meeting
this morning at 10 o'clock, expecting to
hear some statement by the Moores look
ing towards an adjustment of affairs on q
satisfactory basis.
Confidence in the Intrinsic value OF the
securities involved, and of the Diamond
Match Company especially, Is felt.
The report OF curb sales OF that stock at
40 could not be verified. That the banks
VIII syndicate the stock at some figure
to be the most probable course. after
Moores statement Is received
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DON'T WANT TO FUSE.
North Carolina POpuIists Want a
Ticket of Their own.

Raleigh. N. c., Aug. 5.-Dr. j. j. Mott,
ex-chairman OF the national silver party
is here. He is an earnest supporter of fu-
sion Of the democrats and populists and
has entirely cut loose from the republican
party. He insists that fusion of the dem
ocrats and populists in North Carolina on
the state ticket is a necessity, and he con-
siders It certain to come.
The populists are vehemently protesting
against any fusion. It looks as If 1t will
not be contaminated
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Vacancy I'm ohio TO he FiIIed

Columbus, o., Aug. 5.-A call has been
state central committee on Aug. II to iii
the vacancy on the ticket. and to choose
an executive committee to conduet the
campaign.
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Fnilures in NFontreaI.

Montreal. Aug. 5.--Dupuis Freres, deal.
ers in retail dry goods, assigned to-day.
Forsyth marble works also made an as
signment to-day.
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NOT READY YET.
Mr.. Bryan Does Not Want to Speak
Until After the Notification.

Lincoln, Neb, Aug. 5.-Mr. Bryan re-
ceived yesterday large number Of invita-
tions to deliver speeches along his route
to New York. He has replied in each in
stance, that while he will be glad to greet
the people who may be assembled at places
where the train VIII stop, he does not de-
sire to make any speeches until after the
notification Meeting.
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uncIe snm,s Cnsh Account.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The treasury gold
reserve at the close of business to-day
stood at s1og614.4 4S1. The days withdraw
ais were $3S7 800.
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OI1Iahomn's Factions Fuse.

Guthrie, o. T., Aug. 5.-The democratic
and populist territorial conference
agreed on plan of fusion at a meeting
held hero this morning.