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Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
TWENTY-FIVE SAILORS MISSING.
Left Wrecked Steamer In Boats and Are
Probably Lost.

Probably Lost.
A San Francisco dispatch says: I'm
certainty as to the fate Of the overdue
steamer Cleveland, which sailed De-
cember 4th for Seattle, was ended
Wednesday by the receipt of tele-
gram from Captain Hall, master of the
ship. to the owner, Captain Charles
Nelson, Of San Francisco.
From the rather indefinite details so
far received it appears that the steam
er is a total wreck on the west coast of
Nancou YER island, in Barclay sound,
twelve miles north Of Cape Beale.
Twenty-Five men put off from the
ship in small boats. None of these
boats have az yet been heard from and
it is feared they are lost, although 1t is
possible they may have landed on the
coast of Vancouver island at some
remote point. The captain, chief en-
gineer, purser, three sailors and one
fireman, who remained on board the
Cleveland, succeeded in reaching the
shore safely.
The only passengers on the ship
were W. l.. Deittrick and Frank Ger.
than, who are among the missing.
The vessel and cargo were valued at
s75,O 200, on which there is very little
insurance.
The Cleveland was built in 1865 and
was formerly an Atlantic Liner, run
ming between Halifax and Queens
town. under the name Of Sirius,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24

EX-GOVERNOR EVANS WEEDS.

South Caroiinian Married to Miss Emily
Plume, Of Waterbury, Conn.
Miss Emily Mansfield Plume, daugh-
ter of David S. Plume. was married at
Waterbury, Conn, Wednesday night
to eI-Gov. John Gary Evans, of Aiken,
3. G., at the residence of the brides
parents
The wedding guests included mem.
bers OF the groom's family from Edge
held, ). O., and relatives and friends
OF the bridal cortege from New York,
New Haven, Philadelphia and Hous'
ton, Texas.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
THE COTTON GROWERS ACT.
THEY ADOPT MEASURES FOR BET.
TERING CONDITIONS.
FORMULATE STRONG RESOLUTIONS
Representative Growers Prom Six states
Took Part In Meeting at Atlanta,
Georgia.

The cotton growers Of six southern
states met in Atlanta, Ga, last Tues.
day, and took the first steps toward
the permanent organization OF a
Southern Cotton Growers associA-
ton, the object OF which shall be the
protection OF the industry in the south.
The convention unanimously de-
clared in favor Of reduced acreage as
the most feasible means of raising the
price of the staple; against the present
system of gambling in cotton futures;
heartily endorsed the American Cot
ton Growers Protective Association !;
appointed delegates TO the convention
of that body which meets in Memphis;
declared in favor Of making farms self
sustaining; determined to steer clear
of politics; decided to perfect an or
ganization OF southern cotton growers,
extending into every state, county and
district of the cotton growing regions,
and adjourned with q renewed enthu-
siasm to fight the onslaughts OF capt.
profits of the industry in the hands Of
the producer instead of the specula-
tor.
The three sessions were held in the
ballroom of the Kimball house--morn-
ing, afternoon and at night.
Hon. j. O. Wilborn, temporary
president of the Cotton Growers
Association OF South Carolina, also
president of the Farmers Alliance of
thai state, who sent out the call for
the convention, was unanimously
elected chairman. 3. E. Watson, OF
Texas, was elected vice president;
Richard Cheatham, editor and mana.
ger OF the The Cotton Planters Jour.
nal, of Memphis, was elected secretary.
Some of the most distinguished cot
ton growers Of the south were present,
including DR.. j. Williams Stokes,
congressman from the seventh district
Of South Carolina; Col. r. T. Nesbitt,
commissioner of agriculture from
Georgia; Hon. l. S. Culver, commits
sioner Of agriculture from Alabama
ex-Gov. w. j. Northen, Of Georgia.
Col. r. j. Redding, superintendent of
the state experiment station; Professor
Hunnicutt, Of the state university;
DIR. j. B. Steppe, OF South Carolina:
Hon. Hector ID, Lane, president of
the American National Cotton Grow
ers' Protective Association; Hon. VI.
T. Leach, of Raleigh, n, c., and 9TH
ers.
The delegates were representative
body, and although they did not often
agree as to innumerable resolutions
and motions introduced, and though
the entire day was mostly spent in
discussions, the convention got down
to business at the night session, and
after hours of figuring finally adopted
the report Of the committee on reso u
tions.
One OF the features of the night ses-
sion was the address of Hon. Hector
ID. Lane, who was present at the con-
vention by special invitation from
President Willborn. He explained
the objects of the American Cotton
Growers Association, claiming it was
first for reduced acreage, the cheapest
methods of raising good cotton, and
the best methods of getting the largest
prices therefor.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
A MESSAGE FROM GOD.
A Murderess Makes Sensational Statement
In Church.

A San Francisco dispatch says:
Mrs. Alice Hartley, who killed Sena-
tor Foley at Reno several years ago,
created a great deal of excitement in
Emanuel Baptist church Sunday night.
At the conclusion Of Rev. George J.
Gibson's sermon she dramatically de-
clared that she had message from
God TO the effect that Durrant's life
should be saved, and il was the duty
OF the congregation 70 save him. Rev.
Gibson, who was Durrant's pastor, re-
fused to see the condemned mans
mother when she called with q mes
sage from her son asking the preacher
to tell all he knew about the murders
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
A writer in the Nashville Ameri

a writer in the Nashville American
commenting upon the influence Of the
Presbyterian Church upon the early
life Of this country, makes the follow.
ing observation: "The Presbyterian
Church in colonial days contained O
large element OF Scotch and Scotch.
Irish, who were either forcibly ban.
ished from their homes or became
voluntary exiles to escape intolerable
expressions. They brought with them
hatred of despotism and an unquench.
able thirst for liberty. 1t is not sur.
prising, therefore, that, as Bancroft
--saya, the first voice publicly raised in
America to dissolve all connection
with Grea. Britain came from the
Scotch Irish Presbytcriaas. The first
body to declare for open resistance
was tho Presbyterian synod of Phila-
delphia, and the first declaration of
independence was that put forth by
the Presbytorians of Mecklenburg
County, North Carolina. Having
helped to precipitate the conflict, they
helped to fight it out. In the battle
Of the Cowpens General Morgan, who
commanded, aud General Pickcns,
who made all the arrangements for the
battle, were Presbyterian elders, and
nearly III under their command, says
u Trustworthy writer, were Presby-
tcrians. In tho battle of Kings Noun
tain Colonies Campbell, Williams,
Cleveland, Shelby, Sewer, Hamilton
and Major James were all Presbyterian
elders, and tho body of their troops
were collected from Presbyterian set
Elements. These two battles were Of
no mean importance, because they
marked tho turn in the tide of war.
1t would entitle the Presbytcrians to
some recognition on m occasion like
this 10 mention the one fact that old
Hickory ended his great career as an
elder in the Presbyterian Church. He
was q typical Scotch Irishmau, well
fitted when once turned in the right
direction to illustrate the doctrine Of
the perseverance of the saints" Aside
from the active part which Presbyter-
ians took in the struggle for independ-
ence, adds the Atlanta Constitution, il
is also fact that our system of gov.
eminent is based largely upon the
model of the Presbyterian Church.
This is due, perhaps, to the command
ing influence of Rev. John Wither-
spoon, who figured with conspicuous
prominence in the early affairs Of this
country. The State of Tennessee since
the beginning has been strong and
active centre Of Presbyterianism, and
the splendid growth which the COM
monwealth hos enjoyed during the
past century Of its Statehood is due in
large measure to the sturdy character
OF its Presbyterian citizenship.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
GUARDING DURRAYT'S PASTOR.
Preacher Gibson Said To lie In Danger OF
Assassination.

The San Francisco Examiner says:
"rhe police and the people of
Emanuel Baptist church believe that
the life of Rev. j. George Gibson,
Durrant's former pastor, is in danger.
The police have warned the reverend
gentleman to protect himself against
the possibility of harm. The warning
has been needed and DR.. Gibson is
protected night and day. The police
will detail an officer to attend every
public service at Emanuel church.
Since the murder in the church
many attempts have been made to cast
suspicion on the pastor, and his re.
fusal to be drawn into the case, even
as Dnrrant's spiritual adviser, has
caused much comment.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
MORE TROUBLE FOR HAYTI.
italy Now Hos Grievances Against Black
Republic.


A dispatch to the New York Hsrsld
from Port-au-Prince says: More tF0u-
BILE of kind similar to the recent
Lueders affair threatens Hayti, and
Port-au-Prince may have to face an
other menace Of bonn bardment.
Italy has long had claims against
Hayti and these it is alleged, have
never been settled. One claim of long
standing is the case of q merchant at
Port de Paix, whose vessel and cargo,
worth $50, 600 were, it is alleged, ille-
gally seized and sold by the Haytian
government. The other case is tha1
of an italian fisherman who was assas-
sinated last October, the man who was
accused of committing the crime hav-
ing not been brought to justice yet.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
GORDON CONTEMPT CASE.
Judge Specr Thinks Defendant Is only
Suffering From Ncryou.ness

Judge Speer Thinks Defendant Is only
Suffering From Nervousness.
An attachment was issued at Macon,
Ga, Tuesday morning by Judge Em-
DRY Speer against W. NJ. Gordon, the
secretary and general manager of the
Progress Loan and Improvement COM
pany, now on trial on a rule for con-
tempt.
Gordon is under surveillance OF the
marshal, who went out to Gordon's
house and found the secretary sick in
bed.
Gordon's counsel wanted a continu-
ance of two.days on this showing, but
Judge Speer made the sensational an
nouncement that he would only con-
tinue it until the morrow.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
LUETGERT'S SECOND TRIAL.
Sausage Maker Again Faces Jury On
Charge OF Murder.

After two weeks spent in securing
q jury, the second trial of Adolph l..
Luetgert, the sausage manufacturer,
accused OF numbering his wife, was
commenced at Chicago Tuesday before
Judge Gary. The courtroom was
crowded when the case was called
Every available seat was taken, while
scores of curious men and women
stood in rows behind the railing, anx.
ious to hear the proceedings and get a
glimpse OF the man who is charged
with boiling his wife in caustic potash
in one OF his own sausage watts.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
M'MILLAN FOR SENATE.

Tennessee Congressman Makes Public
Announcement OF His Candidacy.
A Washington special says; Hon.
Benton Mcmillan, Of Tennessee, in
response to inquiries from representa-.
tives Of Tennessee papers, has an
nounced his candidacy for the senate
before the state legislature in case an
extra session was called by Governor
TAYLOR.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
TREATY Is RATIFIED.

King George Approves Agreement BE-
tween Turkey and Greece.
A dispatch from Athens, Greece,
received Thursday announces that the
treaty OF peace between Turkey and
Greece has been ratified by King
George, and that it will be dispatched
by special steamer to Constantine
pie.
A later dispatch states that the sui
tan has ratified the treaty of peace be-
tween Turkey and Greece.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
WANTS EX.PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
Grover May Lecture at Augusta on WASH
ington's Birthday.

The Jefferson club, a patriotic or
ganization of Augusta, Ga, are con-
templating inviting Grover Cleveland
to visit August on Washington's birth
day and deliver patriotic lecture.
1t is probable that the committee Of
the organization will extend an invita-
ton to the ex-president at once.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
WILL REDUCE WAGES.
Notices to That Effect Posted In Fall
River Mills.

Advices from Fall River, Mass.
state that notices of the proposed re-
duction of wages posted Tuesday an
nounce that the reduction will begin
January Sd, 1898, the details to be
given out later.
The manufacturers committee an.
uounced that the committee voted to
recommend a general reduction OF
wages on all departments on the basis
of IL lilo per cent
The committee also recommends
that the salaries of all administrative
officers be reduced the same amount
from the present figures.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24
MUST PAY INDIANS.

RAILROAD Ties Are Seized tn Enforce Pay
ment OF Royalty on Timber.
Half a million railroad ties. scat
tered over l15 miles of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas railroad between
South Canadian and Red rivers, have
been seized by the Indian police to en-
force the payment Of over $50, 900 due
the Choctaw nation as royalty on the
timber from which the ties were cut.
Fully as many ties will be seized
along the Choctaw, Oklahoma and
Gulf road to enforce similar claims.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1897-12-24

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The San Francisco call., 1897-11-28
DID NOT HANG Rem TON.
Crew of La Ninfa Denies That
he Game Nearly Being
Lynched.
Vessel on Which the Copper River
Expedition Took Passage
in Port.

The schooner La Ninfa that fifteen days
ago set sail from the coast of Alaska for
this port. leaving behind her thirty-six
poorly supplied men who will battle with
the elements of the far north in an en-
deayor to rain fortune on the shores of
the Copper River, arrived here last even
ing. Four OF the party that left here last
Sc ptember on the vessel with visions of
fortune binding their eyes to the difficult
les OF attaining it in the frozen gold
fields returned with her. They are Will
liam Rentou, president of the expedition
that sailed on the La Ninfa; w. J. d.
Young, 6. L. Green and Richard Fripp.
Renton is glad 10 get back to country
where law and order prevail. AS presi-
dent OF the expedition he agreed to carry
the thirty-nine gold seekers who COM
prised his party to the Copper-rlver fields,
iurnish them with provisions for a year,
and see that they were comfortably in
stalled at their destination, for $500.
Renton did his best to keep his promise,
but nature rose up against him, and he
found that be would be unable to do as he
agreed. He got his vessel and parties TO
Alaska, il is true. but when he at EN- pied
to sail the Copper River. he found it i'm
passably frozen.
Seeing that he would be unable to take
the party up the Copper River he landed
it at Orca and took the PROVISIONS ashore.
Then the trouble commenced. An exami-
nation disclosed the fact that the food was
of poor quality, and it is said, of INSULT
cient quantity to last the men the time
they would be required 10 remain at the
gold fields. The men began TO threaten
and Renton became frightened. Many of
the party declared that they would tave
revenge, and fearing that he would be
severely dealt with the president kept
close to his vessel and friends. The
schooner finally departed from Orca, how.
ever, anu the troubles of Renton were at
an end.
The steamer Blanchard, which arrived
at Astoria, Or, on the 26 b inst, brought
down from the North story that Renton
had been hanged by the angry party of
gold hunters he left on The bleak shores
of ALASKA, but before death came TO re-
lieve him OF his sufferings the mob re-
pented and cut him down. The report is
denied by Hans Mach, acting matH OF the
schooner. and many of the sailors on
board. They say that Renton was sim ply
frightened by the party and was not even
touched by any one, let alone being
hanged. AS soon as the vessel arrived in
port Captain Saunderer and Rerton lett
her and went 10 their homes in Oakland.
The La Ninfa then sought anchorage and
to-day she will probably go 10 Oakland
Creek and lie up for the winter
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-28
THE STOCK MARKET.

There was hing new in mining stocks ioS'
week, and the C ose OF the week found values gen
orally lower than at the opening
The Seq Belcher delinquen; ssle taxes place to-
morrow.
he San FRANCISCO Gas and Electric Company
will pay the regular monthly dividend OF 5Oc per
share Decem Der l.
The Mount Rosa Mining Company OF Cail1ornia
pad dividend Of 1c per share amour Ing 10
$10,O0O, on November 26.
The pc Mining Company OF Montana paio
dividend of l0c per share on November "a haA'
Ing total to date of S732,252.
The Commodore Mining Company OF Creeoe
Colo paid dividend of &c per share' o,i s
to $2O,O0O. on November e. making total ior
the year of $l2OOOQ
official telegram from the consolidated Call
fornia and Virginia Mining Company vest rnay ga,
stated thar the output Of ore from The mine last
week am united to Il IONS. OF the av rage assay
value OF S34 per ton.
he supvrintendent Of the Hutchinson sugar
Plantation Omi any, in letter 10 secretary T. II
sheldon, under date of Naalehu kau, Hawai- NO
veniber Is, 1897 writes: ''W g are again happy 10
"a that We have had a worry fine rain-atogeiher
10 ihches-end all danger from drought is passed
The cane is picking up very nicely ano neius ar
closing in that were Very backward. We nave IN
stripping nearly cone and shall start up The Naa
lehu mil. next week. The rains have made some
are that we shall overrun the estimates 10 some
extent, principal owing to the fact that SOM
c ne will tasse that we did not e1pect to take IN
before spring, and partly the upland ne tui u
ing out better thai exp cted We are preparing
he boie at Honuapo mii have shredoe ed IN anu m
are starting to extend the Honuapo hume 10 take
II about Too acres Of the Naa ehu upiands TO Hon
uapo mill TO get the al vantage OF the shredder an
to save age Of sugar freight and to be able 70
bet er raction than We can AT aalenu Hlil
We ara ex .ending The ilway toward Hliea, anu
it is comparatively tasy work and slght e4p peIse
AL cane is growing fin. ly and from the present
outlook one would hardly rea ize that there had
ever been any drought"
Following Are the Highest Prlcos Dur
ing tho Past Week.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-28
UNION REFORM LEAGUE.
A Central Branch Organized to Work
for Christ an Socialism,.

A Central Branch O. Organized to Work
for Christ An Socialism.
A meeting 10 organize a branch of the
Union Reform League was held last nigh I
at Pythian Castle, Rev. J. E. Scott, editor
OF The Social Economist acting as
temporary chairman. The meeting was
addressed by Rev. w. D. 2. Bliss of Bos-
ton, national organizer oft league; also
by A. a.. Green, J. c. Gore, J. w. Hendel-
son and Theodore Lynch, after which a
permanent or anization was formed, with
Theodore Lynch as secretary and J. G.
Gore as treasurer.
The society is to be known as Central
Branch Union Reform League and pro-
poses to take definite and progressive
ac,iun on current civic, social and polit-
ical questions along Christian socia list
lines. An executive committee of seven
was elected whose duty it will be 10 ar
range for semi-montfily or mon thly m eet-
ings in some large hall in the district,
these meetings TO bs educational on social
and economic questions. to which the
< enern lpubIc will be admitted free. The
following ladies and gentlemen were
elected by the meeting TO act in that
capacity: Chairman Mrs. c. NJ. Tolman,
Mrs. J. McD.rmott. J. c. Gore, J. w.
Henderson. j. 7. Wild, Andrew Bowden
and Theodore Lynch.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-28
lS,,asS,

BuAsS.
ARMSTRONG-In this city, Novem Der 81, 1897
to the wife OF William Armstrong. dauchter
BL NIR-In Angels amp Novemb II lS, 1897, TO
the vile q Thomi air. SON.
ClOLEY-In Kavenswood, November %, 1897,
to the wife of Frank Cooley, sou.
COFkEY-In this citf, November IS, 1897, TO the
wife of ]. J. Coffey, daughter
CONLON-in this city, November "a, S97, to the
wife OF Lawrence J. Conlon. u daughter
EDWARDs-In this city. November y, 1897 10
The wife of Charles E. Edwards "a son.
DONNELLY-In Martinez Nov, mber % 1897,
to the wi:e Of NJ. Donnelly Jr, SON.
FISHE In Fair Caks November %, 1897 to
the wife of Mr. Fisher,
FRA SER-In EInuba, November IT, 1897, TO the
wife of 4 bLer fraser a daugh er.
HACK@-ln Alameda, Novam ber l6, 1897, TO
the wife OF II. e. Hacke daughter.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10, 1897 10 the wife Of j.
:. Hughes, son.
JOHN hTON-In Palo Alto, November %, 1897,
10 the wife OF Mr. Johnston daugh er.
JAMlESON-At Nevada Docks, Port Costa No
venber 25 1897, to the wife of William jamie
son, son.
LOFTlS-In this city. November IL. 1897, to the
wife Of Joseph L Lofts, son.
LETT CNICH-In WatSonville, November 81,
1897. to The wife of NJ N LettunIcn, son.
McMAeTEF-Near HornItos, November l3, 1897,
10 the wife of Charles McMaster, son.
SANDEKSON-In san Mateo, November 23
1897. to the wife OF Dr. sanderson. a SON.
SMITH-In Matinee, November %, 1897, to the
wiie of +. NJ smith, q daughter
STE WAkT-In this city November %. 1897 TO
the wife of Scot II. Stewart, daughter.
WATSON-Novemb 5, 1897 to the wife of "A.
A.. Watson, Il daughter
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-28
MAR RIED.

BODEN-ZAUN-In this city November 25.
1897. by the Rev. J. G. Mangod, Fred erick
Charles Boden and Helena ZAun.
CLANCY-NAU GHTON-In this civ, ,Novem Der
"a 1897 by he Rev. Father Caraher, Michael
Clnncy and Elizabeth Naughton.
ELBECKE-MU this city, November
27, lS9' by the kev. J Fuendeling, Friedrich
Carl ElbecNe and Anna Elise Muller.
FOLEY-GRUBEK-In thi. city, November "a.
1897. by the Rev. J. H. Schroeder Thomas
70 ey 10 r.mma A Gruber.
HOUSToN this city Novem Der
%, 1897, by the Rev. J. Fuendeling Angus
tino K. Houston and Kate f. Fisher.
JELLINSKI-PHILLIPS this city, Noyem-
Der 25, I>17 b. Rabbi Isidore Myers of the
Bush street Temple. Mendel Je linski and Dora
Phillips oOth o: San Francisco.
BRUNS-In this city Novem Der
"a. 1897 by tine Rev. J. FuendeiiDg, Hugo O.
Schuber. a I'd GeorgnA Bruins.
SINCLAIR-STEVENS Mn Watsonvllle No
vembrr II. 1897, William Sinclair of Corraitos
AMI Miss stevenson OF Westport.
TURN ER-TALMA San Jose, November
20, 1897 by Rev. Dr. hummer Edgar D.
Turner and 'nTa NJ. TA'madge.
The San Francisco call., 1897-11-28

There they receive the aged doctor and
endeavor 10 cheer him by words OF en-
couragement.
When rallied about the solicitude of the
'bevv OF beauty" last night. the doctor
remarked: How can help it? You know
| am irresistible"
List evening two well-dressed hand.
some women, one OF whom carried an ex-
uuis1te ouquet in her hand, approached
the entrance 10 the prison and asked to
see the doctor. They were allowed to en-
ter, and in few minutes Hall ioined
them.
The young woman who mad the bouquet
at once presented it to him, after re.
marxing that she hoped that he would
"be at the case.
II am ali right" smilingly replied
Hail. II am one OF those birds that they
cannot catch.
While the doctor is allowed to receive
l1s numerous female ca lers and order his
meals from a neigh Uoring restaurant.
Ccaklev subs,sts on the prison fare and
ha no visitors.
Ev.n the "trusties" who enjoy re-
strIcted liberties, look with envy upon the
furnishings OF Halls cell, and refer to
him as dat hloke wos cot de pull"