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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-27
THE TARIFF DEBATE.
Amendments offered by The Ways
and MfanS Committee.
"JUGGLING WITH pERCENTAGEs.n
A Comparison Between the Rates Of
the Present Measure and the
Mckinley Law.

WAsHINaToN, March 27.-Despits
the admonition Of Diugley yesterday
10 the Republican members to be on
hand promptly at 10 O'Clock this morn.
ing to prevent delays from a lack OF
quorum there were only fifteen mem.
bers present when the House met to.
day.
Richardson tDem., Tenn.) promptly
blocked the proceedings, but in fifteen
minutes a quorum appeared. Ths
ways and means committee continued
to offer amendments, which were
mostly adopted without opposition.
The rates ON acetate white lead wa,
increased from 81 to 4 cents per pound;
in c0lors from - 4 ceute.
In his remarks on these increases,
Richardson declared the rates In IL Out
OF IA schedules OF the bill were higher
than those OF the Mckinley law.
Dockery (Dem.. MOI asked how
that statement could be reconciieu
with Dingley's statement that the
rates OF this bill averaged between the
rates OF the present law and the act OF
1890.
Richardson replied the comparative
statement did not support Dingley's
assertion. Richardson went through
the schedules oDe by one.
"If the wrath OF the American peo-
pie was visited on the Ropu blicans for
enactipg the Mckinley iaw,v he con.
cluded, "what Will they do to you for
the enactment OF this bill? In the
LANGUAGE OF the street boy, twill be a
plenty"
Dingley said Richardson's remarks
| only illustrated whnt could be done by
Juggling with percentages" Except
| Tor the increase Of the rates on tobacco,
sugar anu silks, the rates of this bill,
he said, were lower than those Of the
Mckinley law.
WILL VOTE FOR THE TARIFF.
WAsHINGToN, March 27.-It Ia
| generally understood the four Demo-
cratic members OF the House who will
| vote for the tariff bill art: Meyer,
| Davey and Broussard OF Louisiana
and Slyden OF San Antonio, the die.
lrict OF Texas.
Meyer AMI Davey represent locali.
ties in and about New Orleans W her,
sugar exchangers and commercial OF
CARNATIONS arc said to reflect tn,
continent OF the sugar producers OF thu
state. Broussard's district includes
the Rich Teche region with heavy
sugar ami rice products and extensive
salt, lumber anu sulphur industries.
IN FAVOR OF TRUSTS.
During the tariff discussions Walker
(Rep., Mass.) said the trusts were thu
natural outcome OF civilization anC
argued that they reduce the cost o
production and prices to the people
He predicted that all railroads in thi
country eventually will be controlled
by n single corporation.
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gen. Cutting Gone.

NEW York, March 27.-Gen. VIM.
Cutting dieu last night. Cutting's
name was prominently before the
public, about 10 years ago when he was
involved in a long litigation over his
management as one OF the executors
OF the estate OF his father and brother.
Hayward. The father OF General
Cutting was General Francis Is. Gut
ting, one of the most eminent lawyers
OF his day. He died In 1870 leaving
ar state OF more than S3,000,000.
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Well Known writer Dead.

BOSTON, March "a. - William
Adams, well known wTiler who,
under the name OF Oliver o tic, has
entertained boy readers Tor more than
a generation, dIed today, aged 10. He
had been ~ sgme time with fatty
degeneratiLn OF TIE heart.
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Another En,er,ainmsntin View.

DALLAS, Texas, March 27.-rhe
frieuos OF Corbett still believe he can
beat FiiEsimmons aud that the result
at Carson was IN accident, and II the
two meet again Corbett Will regain
the title of WORLDS champion. 1t ia
said to be not unlikely that the two
may fsht again.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-27

SOUTHAMPTON, March 27.-"Kid"
Mccoy, champion middle weight, mr.
rived from Africa TO-DAY. He iieit for
London to make match with Ryan
or Creedon, the fight TO take place in
a meIicR.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-27

GREENsvILLE, Miss, March 27.--
The Mayor has issued n proclamation
warning all merchants 10 close their
places of business and every able.
bodied man to go to the levee. TheIcity
is almost deserted anu brave fight is
being made to hold the great cmbank-
msrt
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-27

NEW YORK, March 27.-The HI
teenth game OF the che's niHtuh ps-
tween PiilsDUry AM ShJwat IT.
suited In araw. score: sPIllsLuiy d;
Showslter 8; draw g.
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cRETANs DESTROY A FORT.

CANEA, March 27.-Fighting con-
tinued until late yesterday at Neroku-
ru, halt way to Malaxa. The fort at
Perivola has been destroyed.
Fighting has proceeded eipce the
morning In the direction OF Apokovo-
ne, where Christians are bombarding
tho biockhouse protecting fort Tseu.
dir,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-03-27

and became sour, aud instead OF The
sugar expected, the product was q
large quantity OF molassse, but owing
to the conditions specified 1t was i'm.
possible to convert that product into
sugar.
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The Last Days of POmpsii.

Dr.Talmage willlscture Friday even
ing, April 2, In the Assembly Hall,
for the benefit OF the Utah Kinder
psrten. Subject, The Last Days OF
Pompeii, illustrated with sIere-
optleoa Views.
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CoRuNA, Spain, March 27.-A dis.
patch from Ferrol, twelve miles dis.
tant, announces that boat with 30
ocUu pants has been sunk In n collision
with steamer. Twenty.ons persons
were drowned.
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FRANKFORT, KY, March T.-The
Democrats and boiling Republicans
refused TO snswer to their names In
the Legislature today, preventing O
quorum. The ballot was not taken.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 27.-Gov.
LawpGes mas formally declared his
Intention 10 become candidate for
the United States senatorship to tuc-
ceeu German whose term expires
March 4, 1893.
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and Northwestern railroad. From
the river chanBel the trains look like
some new steamboat blowing through
the water. In the levee districte, the
working with might and main to
strengthen the bank.
EVERY ABLE.BoDIED MAN FOR THE
fxunE
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THE EASTERN PROBLEM.

Reports of New Disturbances In
Asia minor.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 2.-Dis-
tuTbsnces are reported from the village
OF Arbsha, north OF Tokat, Sivss dis
trict,
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CUBAN CAMPAIGN.

rho Spanish Premier Says II IL Draw
ing toa Close.
MADRID, March 27.--After the cabi.
net council last evening Senior Cano-
vac Del Castillo, premier, declared the
Cuban campaign was craving to
clohe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-31
Ghastly Crime.
A Family Of Five Murdered.

Nashville, March 24.-Particulars
of what appears to have been a hor.
rible and brutal murder were received
here from Paradise Ridge early this
morning. Jacob Ade, one of the
Oldest and test known farmers Of the
ridge settlement, his daughter and
son. and little daughter of Henry
Moirer were probably murdered and
their bodies cremated in Ade's house
which was burned to the ground The
theory of murder is strengthened by
the fact that all of the bodies were
found in the same room, but scat
tered around over the space occupied
by this room. It was thought that
the old man was killed for his money.
as he was known to be well-to do
and always kept supply of money
on hand, but whether this be true
cannot be positively stated now, as
the old mans money, or at least the
ashes of what was once a big roll OF
money. has been discovered in The
ruins Of the house
The dead are Jacob Ade, Mrs.
Jacob Ade, Lizzie Ade aged 20
years; Henry AIDE, aged l3; Rosa
Moirer, aged 20.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-31
The Three Friends Three
ToWS.

Jacksonville. March 24 The fa-
nous steamer Toree Friends arrived 10
port this evening with the equally fa-
nous Mexican Tug Asturias aud two
barges il tow. She crossed the bar
early this morniog. but her trip up the
river was slow on account of her heavy
tows.
It vas rumored on the streets Tues
day that the Three Friends had taroed
her barges aud the tug over to the cap
tain of tug 0. D. Williams from Miami
and that she would proceed to Feroau-
dina aud ship arms and ammunition for
Cuban soil. The theory of the tattlers
is exploded. but the next thing 10 thei,
minds will have to be something bear
ieg on the new tug that has been
brought Up the rivers by the Three
Friends 1t has been suggested tha,
the Asturias is about the right size for
6libustering.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-31
Earthquake IN New York.

Malone. N. Y. March % At
about sos this evening there was a
heavy earthquake shock here. startiog g
With u sudden boom like an explosion,
aud reverberatiog with grinding
mo;ion for some seconds 1t seemed to
travel from southeast to northwest.
People were alarmed for moment bu;
90 damage was done.
Montreal, March. % "A heavy
shock of earthquake shook the center
of this city this evening and caused
great CONSERVATION. Large buildings
shook like reeds and there was general
rush of the inmates for the doors. So
far no damage has been reported. Dis.
patches from various points 10 this prov
iuce and from eastern Ontario report
similar shocks. but without any damage
Of consequence
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he CTetan Situation.
Reafarnls His Position as TO
Is Crete and the Powers.

Athens, March "a The Emphe-
merle. which is regarded as reflect
ing the views of Kieg George. in an
article upon the cretan difficulty en-
zrhatically reahrms the position OF
the king. The article concludes as
follows !:
The king will never join himself
with the powers in pressing the
Cretans TO accept autonomy and the
snzerainty Of the sultan nor will be
ever consent to such . solution OF the
difficulty The Cretans reject auto
nomy which their king rejects also.
and will accept only one solution,
namely that upon which the will of
the nation and The will of the Cretans
shall agree. Every pressure exerted
by The powers in Crete will have it's
counter stroke on the frontier snd
beyond. :,
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SUMTER S. c., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81. 1897

vas given TO the world caDDot refrain
from repeating this little talk, which
was the outgrowth of this story aud
which might prove help ADD a beue-
diction 10 many womao's life
No aspiring column marks the spot
where the priest, patriot and poet is
sleeping. but his words still live 10 the
hearts of the people. aud the regard.
the respect, the high esteem he bad for
women bespeaks the purity Of his soul.
Rest, there. saddest, tenderest,
most spiritual poet. heart that has
sought our hearts and breathed into it a
music that the. lapse of years cannot
still; sleep and rest on. The visions
that came to the mind Of the priest as
he walked down the Valley Of Silence
down the dim. voiceless valley alone"
are living oD. for they are prayers
Catholic Journal Of the New South
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-31
Monumental Humbug.
The Civil Service Law Under
Heavy Fire in Senate.

Washington, March 23.-The sen.
ate INDUCED to- day in an almost one
sided denunciation of the civil service
law and its administration The mat
ter came up in the shape of resolu.
tion offered by Mr.. Alien directing
the committee on civil service to in
quire into the dismissal of some half
dozen employees (microscopists) of
the bureau of animal industry in
South Omaha, Neb. His assertion
was that the dismissals were for po-
litical reasons. Mr.. Gallinger Rep J
of New Hampshire did not favor the
proposed investigation because it
would bring out so many hundred
other like grievances, and Mr. Hoat
objected to it on the same grounds.
saying that such herculean task
should not be thrown on any commit
tee atthis special session.
The civil service law, as admins
tered. was characterized by Mr. Gal
linger as monumental humbug y
He favored blotting out the law and
returning to a condition of things
that would 'give to every man ard
woman az equal right to hold Office
with every other man and woman y
This declaration of principle was ap-
plauded by the galleries. and the gall
leries, were appropriately lectured
by the Vice President on that breach
of propriety.
Various instances of absurdities in
civil service examinations were furn-
ished by senators. Mr.. Gallinger
mentioning the requirement of would.
be compositors in the government
printing Office that they should hop
IL times on one foot; Mr. Wilson
saying that civil service examinations
had been ordered in his State for q
cook in the penitentiary and saw
yer on an Indian reservation, aud
even Mr.. Hawley, who had been
member of the house committee
which reported the law originally.
admitting that the law had fallen into
state of conspicuous incompet-
ency," and giving as an illustration
the fact that when an army engineer
in charge of a public work on Long
Island sound has elected competent
inspector in the prison of a steam
boat captain who knew every rock
and sandbar in the neighborhood. the
commission sent to him "a SCHOOL
master from Rhode Island" The
only senator who defended the law
and its administration was Mr.. Lodge.
The upshot of it all was that Mr..
Aliens motion was agreed to without
a division, but amended SO as to In
struct the committee on civil service
and retronchment to inquire and re-
port whether the civil service law
should be continued, amended or re-
pealed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-31
NO FooD FOR MALAxA. .

Canea, March "a An Austrian
iroDclad to-day prevented Greek
steamer and sailing vessel from
running the blockade Another at
tempt wss made by the. Turks to-day
70 convey supply Of provisions to
the fortsas Malaxa. but the essay re
ssulted in failure. the Turks being
driven OF BY the Christians who sur
ro0nd MaIaxa and pursued to the
senvirons Of Suda, where the fire
from the Turkish warships compelled
the Cretans TO retreat Another eff
fort-to supply the fort with provi-
sions viii be made TO- night
A strong force of Gretans, it is
said are preparing for an attack
upon Kissamo. and the admirsls
co nmanaiDg the foreign warsMps
have issued warning similar to that
contained in Admiral Canevefo's
proclamation
TIE towspeople of Canea have
been greatly encouraged by the
proclamation issued yesterday by
admiral Ganevefo. the Italian officer
who commando the combined fleets
of the powers, enjoining the Cretans
and Greek troops not to attack Ger
tain fcrts
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The Freshet in Georgia.

Savannah, March 25 "A special
from Albany, Ca, to the Morning
News says With one exception, the
bridge over the Flint river at this
point, there is not a public bridge left
in this county The iron bridge
across Kincheefoonee creek recently
built jointly by Doughty and Lee
counties and costing $4,000 was
swept away last night without q
vestige being left. The bridge of
the Albany and Northern railroad
across the same stream went about
the same time, and this with the alb
sence Of bridge over the Flint re-
Gently knocked down by lumber
raft, places that road in bad FIX.
Traffic has .heen resumed on the
Brunswick and Western and the Sa-
vannah Florida western roads. Trains
on the Columbia road will hardly be
running before Monday, as there are
several bad washouts on that line,
and the trestle across Notchaway
creek is entirely submerged. New
ton, the county site of Baker, is a
regular Venice. the people there
being compelled to go about in boats.
The freshet has done thousands of
dollars of damage. and it will be
some time before it's effects will be
overcome
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-31
RUSHING THE TURKS.
The Cretans Gain Ground in
Every Sklrmish.

Canea March 25-The fighting in
the vicinity of Malaxa continued
throughout the day. 1t was especial
ly desperate at 8 o'clock this after
noon in the village of Tsicalaroa.
where the insurgents set fire to a
number of Turkish houses. The in
surgents are occupying Malaxa The
European watsbips shelled them this
afternoon, the firing lasting 10 min
utes. The insurgents, however, held
their grounds close to the ruins Of
the block house and did not seem to
greatly mind the bombardment.
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Texas Bank Failure.
overcome

Paris. Tex March 23.-At 10
O'Clock this morning the Farmers and
Merohapss' bank, one of the oldes: and
thought to be the strongest financial
institution 10 North Texas, with paid
up capital of 5000, 600 and a surplus
of $50, 900, made an assignment to
Judge D. q. Scott. This action was
precipitated by the failure of the cotton
firm of Martin, Wise &aFitzhugh yes
terday. It was known that the firm
owed the bank money, and depositors
became alarmed and rua began. All
checks presented yesterday we're
promptly cashed The bank officials
foresaw that if the run was kept up it
would be forced to the wall: Ap
appeal to the other local banks fog
assistance was made. When the doors
opened this morning the ruu was re-
newed .aud continued until the bank
was forced to close. This set people
wild and rush was made for the City
National. which was also large cred
itor Of Martin. Wise & Fi,zbugh. A
great crowd gathered 10 front of the
building and it became necessary for
the police to clear the sidewalks. At
IL o'clc,k Col. George E. Hicks, vice
president of the First National bank,
walked 10 and laid 800. 600 on the
City Nationals counter and told the
people to come forward aud get their
money. This was followed by the
announcement that the bank would re-
main open uotil 6 O'Clock to pay de-
positors. This ailayed the fears of
some, but many continued to withdraw
their money. Apprehensions are felt
for banks in neighboriug towns, which
are involved 10 the failure of Martin,
Wise & Fitzbugh.
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San Francisco, March % james
J. Corbett this afternoon secured his
much wanted interview With Fitzsim-
mons. The men met n the lobby Of
the hotel and greeted each other with
the utmost cordiality. Corbet. entreat-
cd Fiz,immoDs to give hin another
chance TO retrieve his reputation.
Fi:7simmops reiterated his determina-
tion never to fight again, but finally
promised if be eveS >ntered the ring
Corbctt should have the fest cinsSe
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-31

The farmers Agricultural Hall case,
Involving the validity of the Blue
Ridge scrip, is to be heard by the Uni.
ted States supreme court to-day. This
case originated in 1892 when the State
sold the Agricultural Hall property at
auction. The property was bid off by
Edward B. Wesley. who rendered Blue
Ridge scrip 10 payment The State re.
fused the scrip on the ground that the su-
preme court had already decided the
stuff to be worthless, aod the mates
has been, in the courts ever since.
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Stand at the Head.


Aug J. BOgel, the leading druggist of shreve-
port, La, says: "Dr. wm. Kings New Discov-
cry is the only thing that cures my cough, and
it is the best seller I have" J. F. Campbell,
of Stafford, A.iz., writes: CDR. Kings New Dis
covery is all that is Gained for it: it never
fails, and is sure cure for Consumption
Coughs ard Celds cannst say enough for
its merits" Dr. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds is not an ex-
pertinent I: has heea :rie,, for quarter OF
century, and to-day stands at the head 1t
never disapponts. Free tial bot lcs at DR.. J.
J. F. w. DeLormc,S Drug Store.
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When the Turkish troops evacuated

When the TURKISH troops evacuated
the block house they set fire to it in
order that it might net furnish a
shelter to their enemies 1t was.
however, badly wrecked by the..6re
ot.theerebels 1t is evident that the
THrkish troops here are no match for
the insurgents. A body Of. troops
made an attempt to day 10 gain the
heights above Merck Oureu. where
the Keratidi blockhouse is situated
With this position and the one at
Malaxa in their possession, the in
sargents would be able TO completely
blockade Canea from the land side.
The troops had gone only . little dis
tance when they were attacked by
insurgents. who Drove them back
Later, another attempt was made TO
reach the heights. but this. too,
proved unsuccessful A body of in
surgents made an attack upon the
Turkish Gordon at Halepa The
Turks had number of mounted
guns, and the Ere from them prevent.
ed the insurgents from coming to
close quarters 1t was this alone
which saved the MQslems from de-
feat.
Montevardia and Helapa are both
within range of the guns of the in
surgents who continue to shell both
places.
This evening part of Malaxa was
blown.np with dynamite and the rest
of the'town is burning The Turk.
ish warships in Suda bay are bonn
harding the Insurgents. but their fire
appears to be wholly Ineffective.
Malaxa is one of the towns mention
ed by the foreign admirals in their
proclamation, issued on Tuesday
that must not be attacked by Greek
troops or insurgents. The admirals
declared that the forti6cations which
were needed to maintain security and
quiet must not be fred upon other
wise they would use force against
the attackers 1t was the disobedi-
ence of the insurgents to this proc
lamation that led the foreign war
ships to bombard them. These yes
sells fred 80 shells, three of which
fell within the forts
After the place had been evacuated
by IFS Turkish garrison which nun.
berered 81 men. the troops scattered
in direction that led to coast in
order to escape from their pursuers.
One of taem reached Merck Ouru and
lS managed to. make their way to
Suda. The others have not been
heard from, and it is supposed that
they were killed.
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ENFORCING THE BLOCKADE.

Canea, March 24-The foreign ad.
mirsls have forbidden entrance OF
two British merchant vessels which
started for Crete before the blockade
was proclaimed for the purpose of
taking on cargoes of OIL The cap.
tains of the two ships have protested
againat the action Of the admirals-
The proclamation announcing the
blockade of the ports of Crete de-
clared that any Greek vessel coming
within the limits of the blockade
viii be fired on
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rusK1sH SQUADRON MOVES.

Constantinople, March "a The
Turkish squadron, consisting Of three
armored frigates of 5000 tons aud
10 guns each, one ironclad corvette
of 1000 tons and 5 guns, one river
gunboat, one cruiser, three torpedo
boats and two torpedo des'royers,
which have been lying at Gallipoli
for the past few days awaiting or
ders, have been ordered to proceed
to Smyrna and Salonica. The sultan
issued an trade this morning SUM.
moning into active service a battal-
ions Of the reserves of the second
army corps and the whole of the con.
tiBgeDt Of 1897.