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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
A GOOD GANG TO ExrERMrNArE
Further Particulars OF the Murder
Gus MOOnshiner Organization.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 31.-No further
details of Sundays tragedy In Pope coun-
ty, in which a party of revenue officers
were murdered by gang of moonshiners,
have been received.
Gov. Jones has offered a reward of 800
each for the arrest of the moonshiners i'm
phcated. This. in addition TO the reward
offered by the United States government,
viii, it is believed, induce detectives of
skill to go to work on the case. Already
posses of local officers are in pursuit, and
news from them is anxiously awaited.
Deputy Sheriff w. p. Hoge of Searcy
county, son-ln-law of Capt Taylor, one
of the murdered men. has headed a posse
and is now on his way to the moonshin-
erS' stronghold.
1t develops to-day that the murder of
the revenue officers was the result of a
deeply laid plan on the part of the moon
sinners to kill all deputy marshals at
tempting to invade their region. 1t is
known that the moonshiners are strongly
organized and that they are kept inform
ed as to the movements of the revenue Of
ficers. 1t now develops that the informa-
ton given the officers by one of the noon
sinners arrested a week ago was for the
purpose of decoying the officers back into
the mountains and slaughtering them.
The leader of the crowd, now in the pen
itentiary awaiting examination, received
letter last Friday from a confederate in
Pope county, in which the writer said
There will be war in Europe also Sun
day." The writer undoubtedly referred to
the slaughter of the revenue officers
which occurred on that day.
A letter written yesterday afternoon at
Marshall, the county seat of Searcy, gives
additional details in regard to the trage-
dy. The letter states that the marshal
and hiss men had been betrayed and led
into fortified ambuscade by the des-
peradoes where they were shot without
chance themselves. It is said they were
led by j. NJ. Marcum and Bill Romines
two of the most noted moonshiners in that
district.
1t Is believed one of the moonshiners
was killed The community is very much
excited, and it is hardly expected that the
outlaws will be arrested alive. Marcum is
veteran moonshiner So years old.
The letter also states that the dead body
of one of the Searcy county deputies was
found near the scene of the shoot
ing yesterday. 1t proved to be Ed Show
eX-sheriff of Searcy county.
A report reached little Rock this after
nooon by telegraph that Sheriff Hoge and
posse are near the bandits, and des-
perate fight is expected TO occur at any
moment.
Hoge has telegraphed for assistance and
deputies have been sent to his aid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
HARRITY IS OUSTED.
The Convention by n Large Vote
sus(nins the COmmittee's Action.


Reading, Pa, Aug. S1.-The democratic
state convention met in this city to-day
and nominated Walter e. Ritter of Lyo-
ming county for auditor general, and NJ
e. Brown OF Blairsville for state treas
urer.
The matter OF the selection of candidates
was entirely overshadowed by the fight
over the retirement of William f. Harrity
from the national committee. The oppo-
nents of Mr.. Harrity succeeded in push
Ing through by a vote of 290 to 1874, reso-
luton indorsing James A. Guffey for his
position. Mr. Harritys friends contend
that the state convention has no power
to declare his seat in the national conven-
ton vacant, and that he will not surren-
der without fight. The morning session
of the convention ended with a disgraceful
row. during which some delegates who did
not like the way things were going climb
ed upon the stage and exchanged blows.
A large detachment of policemen was on
hand in the afternoon and order was
had.
The platform congratulates w. J. Bryan,
1.-The glorious champion of a righteous
cause for his mastery ffea5iefsfissp -
support of democratic principles, con-
demns the Dingley bill and sympathizes
| with Cuba, and the striking coal miners.
The resolution In regard TO finances Is as
follows:
1--WE, the democrats OF Pennsylvania
In convention assembled, heartily reatfirm
and reiterate the principles of the demo-
cratic party expressed in the platform
adopted by the national convention at
Chicago in 1896 and approved by $500 900
free and Independent voters. We are
firmly and unalteraby opposed to the sin
gle gold standard, which has been the
direct cause of the financial distress that
has followed upon our people since its
adoption, and we are In favor of COM
plete and immedilte return to our original
specie basis as 1t existed prior to the de-
monetization act Of 1873"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
A MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.
A Handsome Young woman Takes
Poison in 81 Chicago Hotel.

robson IN q Cn1cuSO motel.
Chicago, Ill, Aug. S1.-A handsome
young woman, whose name is unknown,
killed herself this morning in the Victoria
hotel. where she was a guest.
The suicide vas evidently carried out
with the utmost deliberation, as the young
woman had evidently slept in the bed dur
ing the night, taken a bath in the morn
ing, made up the bed and then swallowing
morphine lay down to die.
AT 2:90 o'clock Monday afternoon she
entered the hotel and informed the clerk
that she was on long journey, and wish
ed to remain in Chicago for a day, for the
purpose of resting. She paid for her room
in advance, as she mad no baggage, and
registered as Miss Blanche Wilson, New
York city. She requested that if she fail
ed to rise early in the morning she be al
lowed to sleep, as she was very tired.
She was shown to her room and that was
the last seen of her alive. After repeated
knocking mad failed to arouse her, the
room was forced and she was found dead
on the bed. She was clad only in a night
robe. A vial, which had contained NOR
phine, was on the bed, and on a chair
was her clothing folded neatly. The dress
and linen were of expensive materials.
Sealed in an envelope which bore no ad-
dress a note was found on the table. It
read ITO Whoever You May Be, Please
don't try to find out who / am, 1 ask and
beg of you, whoever you may be, and re-
member, it is my last favor l ask on earth,
as a dying woman. And for my mothers
sake do not try. 1 don't care what you
do with my body. Remember, please,
don't try for my mothers sake
To-. .lvu... . g,Nr1
was penned in small feminine hand and
the formation of the letters indicated that
the hand which held the pen was trem-
bling The bed had evidently been made
up hurriedly after being slept in, and the
woman had taken a bath and dressed her
hair carefully before taking the poison.
On her finger was plain gold band and
inside was engraved "a. NJ. E." In a
bundle of four collars, two were marked
IL H. Co." one "A. d A." and Il. NJ"
collar which she had been wearing was
marked similarly to one of the collars in
the package, IL G. G."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
MAIL FOR THE GOLD MINERS.
A ROUTE ARRANGED INTO THE
NLONDIIxE REGION.

England and the United States Per~
feet IA Line From Dyea to Dasvson
City-An All English Route spOken
Of-COpDcr River valley Promises
Rich YieIds-EnEIRnd Thought to-
he Too GraspIng with the Gold oR
Her side of the Line.
Washington, Aug. 31.-The first letter.
mail to be dispatched from this country
to the Klondike region under the new
reciprocal arrangement with Canada. eff
fected by and being an international ex-
change between Dyea and Dawson city.
will be forwarded from skaguay by
steamer leaving there Sept. 15 From that
time forward letter mail will go over the
route regularly once a month.
The last opportunity to send newspapers
and reading material generally into the
gold region until next spring will be af-
forded by the paper mail" the last OF
the season. which will be forwarded by
steamer leaving San Francisco Sept. 5.
Unofficial advices have reached the post
Office department that the British govern
ment is contemplating another postal
route into the Klondike region from the
coast to be almost wholly within the Brit
ish territory. The entrance from the coast
is to be effected according to the new
plan, by means OF the Stikine river hich
has its mouth on the United States side
of the line. but passage through which is
free to all. This scheme as il Is being pro-
jected Is for the British mail carrying
vessels to go In near Prince of Wales Is
land up the Stikine river, thence from
near its head, above Fort Wrangle, cross
overland about 100 miles to Testn Tor Ak
lene) lake. up the Hoodalnqua and Lewis
rivers to the Boom district.
Acting Postmaster General Shallenberg-
| er and his assistants were buslly engaged
| to-day going over the details of the new
| mail route from Dyea to Dawson City,
| made by agreement between this country
| and Canada, and perfecting arrangements
| for the exchange scheme on the part OF
| the United States.
Reports have reached here that persons
| acquainted with the Alaskan gold situa-
| ton generally believe that the Copper riv-
| er valley viii be the scene of great activity
very soon. This news comes in a personal
way from postal authorities, who have
! had an opportunity to inquire into the mat
| ter. II is based not only on the reported
| productiveness Of the valley, but largely
| on the prescriptive measures the Cana
| dian government Is reported to be about
to establish, taking every alternate claim
| and demanding 20 per cent. Of the other
/ I5Ses3sts
II is felt. according to these reports,
| that the establishment of this policy
would drive the prospectors across the
| line into our territory and develop the
| fields within the United States.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
MIR. HARRITY SPEAKS.
He Is Not Surprised at the COnven-
tfOn's ActiOn-He VIII Contest.

He Is Not surprised at the COnNem-
tiOn's ActiOn-He VIII Contest.
Atlantic City, N. j., Aug. S1.-Willlam f.
Harrity, who Is here with his family,
showed no dismay over his defeat. He
said: 81 am not greatly disappointed at
the outcome. When ! recall that during
the campaign OF last year. the names of
such democrats as William c. Whitney
and David b. Hill were Kissed in meetings
held in Tammany hall because of their
refusal to acquiesce in all of the declara-
tions of the Chicago convention. l find IL
quite easy to be philosophical over this.
"The action of the committee of the
convention Is to be regarded as q dis
approval of my refusal to believe in the
free and unlimited coinage Of silver and
gold at the ratio of 16 to /. without wait
ing for the consent of any other nation
But 1t will not change my opinion In that
respect. In my judgment the time ls not
far distance when the democracy of Penn
sylvania will recede from its present posi-
ton 1t must do so, II it desires to win
victories in Pennsylvania"
AS to his position on the democratic
committee Mr.. Harrlty said: THAT will
be a matter for the democratic national
committee which Is the only body au-
thorized to act in the premises. ] will
dispute the right to any claimant to mem
bershp in It from Pennsylvania until the
committee Itself has passed upon the sub
fect J."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
DOCTORS or THE WORLD.
A DISTINGUISHED Gathering Of scien-
fists in Convention at Montreal.

A Distinguished Gathering of Scicn>
lists in Convention at Montreal.
Montreal, Aug 31.-The opening session
of the British Medical Association was
held at noon to-day at Christopher CATH
edral. The sermon was by the Bishop OF
Niagara. 1t was full cathedral service.
DR.. Roddick of this city last evening
gave a private dinner at the st. James
Club to 100 guests. The chief speakers
were Lord Aberdeen, the governor gem
eral, Lord Strathcon, and Mount Royal
Qormaly Sir Donald A. Smith, Sir ]. A.
Chapleau and Rev. DIR. Barclay. 1t was
en- enthusiastic meeting with many Amer
lean guests.
This city is filled with visitors, over 200
guests are here, including delegates from
all the American state medical associa-
tions Among the prominent Americans
are Dr. George II. Shardy of New York
Dr. Hamilton of Chicago and leading spe-
cialists from every prominent city in the
United States.
The Windsor hall was crowded to the
doors when DR.. Roddck of this city made
his address. The most good will and good
fellowship prevailed. Lord Lister is a CEN
tral figure. He divided the honors with
the prominent Americans
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
MINERS Go TO JAIL.
They Refuse bail ana VIII Pose 10
the World as Martyrs.

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. a.-The five strik-
ing miners arrested by deputies on Aug.
q, at Plum Creek. for marching in def
ance of the injunction issued by Judge
Collier, were given a hearing before AL
derman Greetzinger this morning and held
semblage.
The names OF the men are p. Collins,
John Finn, r. y. Arrow. Sam Sheppard
and Thomas O'Donnelly, Capt Belling.
ham offered bail for the men, but they re.
fused TO accept it and said they preferred
to so to Jail
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
AS VIEWED BY BANKERS.

Condition of the Southern Creditor
Thought to BE Unusually Bright.
New York, Aug. 31.-A canvass of the
leading banks in this city shows that large
sums of money are being shipped south
daily to help move the crops. One of the
deposit institutions here has sent about
$7O0, 600 since the middle of last week and
orders are still coming in
The sub-treasury at this city has not had
as many currency orders as was usual,
but this is ascribed to the lateness of the
crops in the southwest. Altogether it is
estimated that fully $5,OOO,OOO of crop
money has been shipped from this city
the past fortnight.
The southern creditors are in better
shape just now than they have been in
several years, and the general outlook in
that section and the southwest, as viewed
from here, is unusually bright.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
THE ELECTION IN CAROLINA.
McLaurin Probably Elected on First
BalIOt-Evans Doubles Irby.

st1HUNH|F VT. H0V"''EN7 FEUys
Columbia, S. c., Aug. 31.--A light vote
was polled in the senatorial primary in
South Carolina to-day, probably not ex-
ceeding 6o,00O.
Last year, in the contest between Judge
Earle and Gov. Evans, $1,000 votes were
polled. Senator McLaurin, Gov Evans
and ex-senator Irby were the candidates
to-day. They had canvassed the state
and the public has been made thoroughly
conversant with their views.
The latest returns, covering all accessi-
BILE points, give McLaurin 1882, Evans
$3.50, Irby 3,5TO-a majority for McI4aurin
of 10,252. This may not be materially in
creased, but it Is too great to be possibly
absorbed by any returns from the back
dictricts yet to come.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
WRECK OF A COAL TRAIN.
An Engine Ditched and the Two Mem
In the Cab Instantly Killed.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 31.-An engine
pulling a coal train was ditched at Pratt
City late this afternoon and Engineer Ed
win Searson and his negro fireman, Man
uel Wilson, were killed instantly. They
were horribly manned and ecalded.
The wreck was on the line of the Ten
nessee Coal Ircn and Railroad Company,
and Engineer Searson was pulling the last
train Of coal for the day into Birming-
ham.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
DESTROYS THE WEB OF ROMANCE
Consul Lee Gives Information Com
cerning the Fair Cuban Prisoner.

Washington. Aug. 31.-Consul General
Lees investigation into the circumstances
attending the arrest of the young Cuban
girl, Evangelina Cisneros, have resulted
in sweeping away a great deal of the ro-
nance that was attached to her case.
He cabled the state department to-day
from Havana that the girl is not the niece
of the Marquis of Santa Lucia, as has
been published, but is the daughter of a
poor and respectable Cuban named Angus
tine Cosio. Her mothers name being Cis-
neros, was added to her own according to
the Spanish custom, making her full name
EvangeIina Cosio Cisneros
Moreover. Gen. Lee reports that the girl
is not an only daughter nor has she been
raised in wealth and luxury, but is one Of
Eve or six children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
STRIKERS START A RIOT.

They Attack Gang of Men Going TO
work With Sticks and Rocks.
Louisville, KY, Aug. S.-A special to
the Post from Washington, Ind, says:
"One hundred strikers met crowd of
miners, accompanied by the mine SUPER
inten@ent, Frank Strasser, on the way to
start the mine this morning. A battle with
rocks, fists and clubs took place between
the men just outside of the city limits,
and a number were painfully injured.
Superintendent Strasser's scalp was cut
from a blow with a club, and he was
bruised about the body from the rocks
He, with his men, were followed to town
by the angry strikers. No arrests have
been made
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
ROLLED DOWN THE BANK.
An Accident on n Texas Road in
which Many Are Hurt.

Houston, Tex, Aug. 31.-Near Appeby
station last night the trucks Of the Sleep
er on the south-bound Houston. East and
West Texas passenger train jumped the
track near a curve, carrying the sleeper
down an embankment. completely demol-
ishing two cars.
G. 4. Moss was killed. The seriously in
jured are: M. L. Richards of Timson, M.
A.. may die; J. Il. Summers and r. ID.
Chapman of Necogdoshes, very badly
crushed; c. c. Link, Shreveport, La, j.
w. Vineyard, Y. j. Greer, Louisiana; j.
II. Moran, e. w. Ballinger.
Conductor Lockwood was among the half
dozen others who were badly bruised.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
THE EXPEDITION ABANDONED.

Chicago Filled With Spanish spscs.
The Volunteer Army Dfsbands.
Chicago, Aug. S1.-spanisE Consul Co
minez thinks that the proposed army OF
volunteers, numbering 200 men and three
carloads of guns and ammunition, which
was to leave this city to-day for Cuba, has
been abandoned.
1t Is reported that the exposure of the
movement in the Times Herald has thrown
into Chicago a score OF Spanish detec-
. lives and secret service men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01
AN AGREEABLE SELECTION.
The Nomination of Seth Low For
New YOrk's Mayor PIeases Citizens.

New York, Aug. 31.-The executive com
mittee of the citizens union, at
a meeting held to-day decided
to formally announce in the
name of the organization that the
nomination Of Seth Low, president of the
Columbia College, was satisfactory, as
the candidate for mayor of Greater New
York.
The announcement will not be made un-
til after the second meeting of the Lemuel
Griggs conference committee which, thus
far. the representatives of the citizens
union have refused to attend, although
they have many friends among the regu-
lar republicans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01

Sea Girt, n. j., Aug. s1.-But for strong
northwest wind, which blew directly over
1he rife range, to-day would have been
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-01

Continued on Fifth Page.)
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-11
WESTBROOK.

The Methodist W. Fl. M. district meet
ing will convene at Westbrook
today: sessions at 1890 a. IN.
and 2 p. m. Basket lunch at noon. The
g. 40 Westbrook car from Preble street will
be the most convenient. Mrs. Bovard, of
York, is expected to speak on the work
on the Pacific coast.
The search and seizure case against
George Shattuok, was resumed yesterday
morning before Judge Tolman. Mr.,
Shattuck plead guilty and was fined 500
and costs which he paid.
Miss Mary 6. Bacon of Saybrook,
Conn, is the guest of Miss Lizzie Cutter,
Plea ant street.
q Mrs. John W. Bragdon, who has been
sick with the measels for the past few
weeks, died yesterday morning. Mrs.
Bragdon had been an invalid for the past
three years. She leaves husband and
one child, daughter five years old. Mrs.
Bragdon was twenty eight years old. The
funeral will be held Friday afternoon at
her late residence at O'Clock.
AT the meeting of Star of Liberty coun-
Gil, d. of L.. this evening, the first de-
gree will be conferred on six candidates.
The ball given at Odd Fellows hall last
evening by the Familistry club, was
very successful event. About fifty couples
pelng present. Chase's orchestra fur
nished music.
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-11
RAILROADS.
l1iZsy1!hliI!ElI. azS1

On and after MONDAY. October Attn, 1897
trains VIII Jun as loilows.
LEAVE.
For Auburn and Lewiston T.o5 500 a. M;
l.3O. 400, COOP. m.
For Gorham. Berlin and island Pond 500 a.
m: $50 and 6.Uo p. m
For Montrea. and Chicago 800 a. M; and
600 p. nj.
For quebec 800 a. m. and.6.oo p m.
ARRIVALS
From Lewiston and Auburn $50, Ills
a. M. 3.15, 600 and Gao p. N.
From Island Pond Berlin and Gorlam $50
and IL. i a.. M, and 90 2. m.
From Chicago and Montreal $50 a. M. and
600 D. m.
From Quebec $50 a. M. and 600 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS
For Montreal, Qu-bec. Toronto and Chicago,
600 p. m.
For lewiston and Auburn, 7.3o a. M, 500
For Gornam and Berlin, 730 a. M, and 600
L. m.
ARRIVALS.
From Island Pond. Berlin, Gorham, Montreal
and West, $50 AIN.
From Lewiston and Auburn $50 a. N.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars or Night
trains and parlor cars on day trains. ,-
TICKET OFFICE DEPOT AT FOOA VI
INDIA STREET.
ChAs. M. HAYS. Gen Manager,
Portland. October Attn. 1897. oet4tf
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-11
PORTLAND & WORCESTER.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, r. R.
Station Foot of Prebse ~.

Station Foot OF Prebse ~.
On and after Monday, Oct 4, 1897, Passenger
trains viii Leave Portland:
II 9r Worcester, Clinton, aver Junction Nashua
Windham and Epping at $50 a. m. and 1890
p. m.
For Manchester. Concord and points NORTH at
7.30 a. m and 1230 p. m.
For Rochester. Springvale. Alfred. Water
horo and SacO RiVe- at 7.30 a. M, 1890 and
6.35 p. IN.
For German at 100 and 9.45 a. M, 1890. 800.
5.35 and $40 p. m.
For Westbrook, Cumberland Mills, Westbroos
junction and Woodfords at 7.30, 9.45 a. m,
$780, 500, 5.35 and $40 p. H.
The 1920 p m. train from Portland connects
at yer Junction with "Hoosac Tunnel Route"
Tor the West and at Union Station. Worcester,
for Providence and New York, via Providence
Line" for Norwich and New York. via Nor
witch Line" with Boston and Albany L. R. for
the West and sefgh the New York all rail via
Springfield"
Trains arrive in Portland from Worcester
at l.3O p. m.; from Rochester at $50 a. M. 1.3g
and 5.52 p. M; from Gorham at GAO. $50 and
1880 a. M, 1.3O 4.15, 5.52 p. IN:
For tickets Tor all points West and South aIe
ply to 7. F. McGILLICUDDY, Ticket Agent
Portlond, Me.
je25dtf ]. w. PETERS. Supt
The Portland daily press., 1897-11-11
HE DELIVERED POOk SOAP.

A man named Thomas Thornton
olouse, claiming Philadelphia as his
nome, was arrested yesterday by the police
on complaint made to them by about
~ OF the retail grocers of the city, who
alleged that Clouse obtained money from
the'n under false pretenses. According
10 1he stories told the police by the groc-
ers' Ciouse came around to their respec-
tive stores few days ago and offered to
sell tnem quantity of nice white soap
ninety put up in 3D. pound bars. Yester-
day the grocers claim he came around
ana delivered to them quantity of green
and very poor soap of inferior quality,
weighing only seven ounces to the bar.
olouse will be arraigned today to an
sWer to the charges.