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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
LAND SLIDE IN VERMONT.
Halt n Mile wide n sweeps over n
Path "a Vile Long.

Montpelier, VI. july i5.-News received
to-day OF a big landslide that occurred
yesterday forenoon IN the mountains near
lncoln.
A slide half a mile Wide came down the
side OF the mountain, a distance OF over
half a mile. sweeping on every tree and
movable rock. which were piled into an
immense heap OF debris IN the valley be-
low.
Several farms were partially covered, but
no ho0ses. n WIS only a short distance
from the big side that occurred June 3.
1877.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
MOB WORK FEARED AT MACON.
Military Under Arms to Protect a
Ravishcr in the Jail.

'htuES thuer ARMS 10 Protect a
Ravishcr in the Jail.
Macon, Ga, July 15.-Intense excite
ment prevails in this city tonight. and
every military company is under orders
TO move at a moments notice to protect
Oscar Williams, the negro arrested at
GAINESVILLE last night for assault on the
daughter Of a Henry county farmer, who
IS in Jail here
posse brought him through the coun-
Try this morning. Hundreds Of armed
men, determined and desperate are on his
uaIl' and the outlook is serious. Bibb's
jan is strong and well guarded, but the
crime was fearful one. and the commu-
nifty Is outraged
AT Griffin this morning $50 armed men
met the train and came down as far as
barnesville, where Williams was supposed
10 be, but the sheriff of Pike county had
started with the negro at / o'clock this
morning through the country to Macon.
me posse heard that a mob was on their
tran and hesitated about coming on. but
at O'Clock reached the city hail.
Information had been received here that
"oo OF 800 men were coming on the At
.an," Train, 80 Williams was hustled off
70 jan where Phillip Stephen, the assist
""' Jailer' at once organized a strong
guard
mere Is very strong feeling among the
F''p'e OF Macon, and II any additional
49, ~ arrive, there may be terrible scenes
4ongIlt Sam Westcott and Jailer Leo
',lhston are IN Savannah. attepdinsr
ur,,,.,-I,'ll I'M convention. The Macon Vol
p,,,Is are at Cumberland.
Crieiie myers on the Atlanta train from
Barnol,.3aIy mat few men got Off at
ne me and every station between
~ solht and at Macon two or three
t,o, W opped or with the apparent inten-
81 ol organizing forces. bIg crowd
I..,.IpeCted IN Macon tonight. sfrangers
.s, aoout the Jail, while a wei armed
d 5ygb a. watching their movements
sH the grated bars.
a. ',''n "a, July l6, / a. m.-Evervtbtns,
n 49, ABOUT the Jail at this hour ~
by b., ' ' 'hdt the precautions exercised
tho 1NN'Ihof mad a tendency 10 dator
defoons,ss men from making an organized
Hlsnirio,,sa ION Train brought a few
ger OF an o,,o,4SNlng strangers. but no dan
outbreak Is now feared
At.-.
anKio1s aniI a., ga, July i5.-rhe governor was
WHisrns' ms morning when ne found tbat
been bu5,oh5e she captured ravlsher. who has
several dav. over over several counties FOR
at Macon. AZ taa mot not been landed in iail
~ WIZ ION =, the deputy sheriff of pn,a mes mes
safely r,,SSted that the transfer Ma boa.-
everything. ~ Williams had confessed
Atlanta a..
Williams. thS th', July 1.-THE report that
creaica 'nlld had been burned AZ ',,e ,s ienry
turns On, 'ne ,a excitement hero to-n,vSt
'Na' it was not oscar Willlams
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
DEFAULTER NOW A MURDERER.
Death Sentence Passed on an AmcrI-
can Fugitive in Colombia.

Montgomery. Ala. July 1.-two years
ago Probate Judge Frank Randolph Of
this county became a defaulter and alb
seconded. He made his way TO the United
States OF Colombia. where he assumed the
name Of Charles Radford. Tho next heard
Of him was that he had been arrested and
put In prison on the charge o. killing a
German merchant IN that country. To-
day letter was received In Montgomery
from the department Of state, Washing
ton. giving the information that dis
patch had been received from the lega-
ton OF the United States at BOgota say
Ing: "Radford sentenced 10 death. APP
peal taken"
Randolph was a prominent politician in
this state and well known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
RAvIsHEn GETS orr LIGHT.
Letters From Ills Victim weaken the
Caae of the stnte.

Richmond. Va. July 15.-PauI Davis n
negro, indicted for assault upon Miss
Cora Twitchell OF Henrico county, was
to-day, IN the Henrico county court
given nine years indthh ponitontiary. Lett
tors that passed between the negro and
his victim greatly weakened the case OF
the commonwealth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
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FIGHT BEGINS AT PARAMOUNT.
The Men in the Aurora and Simpson
Mines Join the Strikers.

Falrmount. Va, July 15.-The first i'm
portant break In the Fairmount mining
region occurred to-day when the Aurora
and Simpson men threw in their lot with
their striking brethren OF Ohio and Penn
sylvania. The men at Flemington are
out also. II is thought general STRIFE
will follow. mass meeting has been
called for Saturday, which Is pay day,
when President Ratchford and Eugene
Debs are to speak. The result is awaited
with great interest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16

but Anthony Williams who assaulted and
murdered Miss Rene Williams near West
Point, Tenn.
Lynchings just now are abundant. Yes
terday Major Terrell of Elba, in Coffee
county, Alabama, assaulted and murdered
Mrs. Thomas, threw her and her infant on
a bed and set all on fire Terrell was
caught and swung up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
AID FOR THE STRIKERS.
Locomotive Firemen May Take a
Hand In the Fight.

Columbus, o., July 15.-In letter re-
oeived by President Ratchford from p. f.
Sargent grand master of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen, Mr.. Sargent Of
fers his personal assistance in any man.
ner deemed best by Mr.. Ratchford and
also suggests a plan for the membership
of the organization, numbering 10000, to
assist the strikers financially.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
Penrr dc Leon CONFIRMED.

washington, July i5.-pCrry DeLeons
nomination was confirmed to-day without
objection, on the motion OF Senator Ba-
con.
To BE Collector OF Internal Revenue
Julian II. Bingham, for the district Of Ala.
bama. t
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
LEFT HIS MONEY 10 A PARTNER.
New York Liquor Merchant Cuts or
His Relatives.

New York. July 15.-The will OF will
lam III. Locke, the retired wholesale IL
quor merchant, who died in this city july
2, was Geld for probate to-day, and by 10
the entire estate, the value of which IL
estimated at more than s2500OO, Is left to
James w. Pringle.
No mention of any relative r. made It
Ia provided that In case Mr. Prlngle dies
the great property In TO 20 to his heirs
and not 20 any relatives OF the dead man.
MIR. Pringle was formerly partner with
Mr.. Locke in the liquor business In Cin-
cInnnll
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
FLOODS N QUEBEC.
Heavy Damage Ia the Southern Pare
of the Province.


HenNy DnmnEc In the southern Pare
of the Province.
Montreal, July l5.-Floods caused by tho
heavy rain OF the past few days have done
great damage in the southern part OF QUE
bee. Many people are homeless and muclf
damage has been done to early crops
The town OF st. Hyaclnthe has been
flooded and business there Is almost at a
standstill
At Wickham the business portion OF the
town Is flooded.
Communication with Richmond. Quebec.
on the main line Of the Grand Trunk sys-
tenn to Quebec. Is cut on.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
NEGRO ATTACKS Two WOMEN.
The Police Arrest IA Man the Women
Claim Is the CuIprit.


Richmond. Va, July l5.-Police this
morning captured Joseph Fife (colored),
20 years old. on suspicion OF having at
tempted the outrage OF two white women
yesterday. In the morning n negro went
10 the house OF Mrs W. V. Marks OF East
Franklin street, and finding her alone,
tried TO assault her. She fought him des-
peratoly, and the noise OF several chill
dren IN an adjoining yard frightened tho
man away
Later IN the day Miss Nina Russell OF
Norfolk, who ls on a visit here, was at
tackled by a negro on Chestnut hill, but
her screams frightened him off,
This morning both women Identified
Fife, though he makes denial. He is In
Jail and will be brought before a special
grand Jury tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16

Atlanta. Ca. July 1.-THE general coun.
eli this afternoon offered reward Of &za
Tor the burglar who shot Patroiman al.
bert. Arrests are SIN being made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
HARD work FoR ARBITRATION.
True Uniformity tho End Aimed az
by the Commissioners.

Pittsburg, Pa. July i5.-Thls has been
day devoted 10 hard work on the part OF
the joint arbitration commission IN their
efforts TO secure true uniformity In this
district as suggested hy w. =. De Ar
mitt, and al express themselves as well
satisfied with the progress made. Two
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
JOIN HANDS TO FIGHT US.
A Combine Between Spain and Japan
Reported.

London, July ia dispatch from Paris
10 a news agency here says that inquiry
at the American embassy has elected a
confirmation of the rumor that the govern
ments of Spain and Japan have arranged
an offensive alliance against the United
States.
The terms OF the understanding. which
Is for the mutual protection Of Cuba ana
Hawaii, provide that in the event of an
actively aggressive movement on the part
OF the United States tending toward in
reference ia Cuban affairs or persistence
in the annexation OF the Hawaiian Islands.
both Spain and Japan shall declare war
simultaneously against the United States
and shall make hostile demonstrations
along both the Atlantic and Pacific coast
lines OF the country.
Washington, July 15.--Little credence Is
placed In official circles here in the state
ment that the Spanish and japanese gov
ernments have entered into an offensive al
lance against the United States for the
mutual protection Of Cuba and Hawaii.
| Indeed, so far as could be learned tonight,
no intimation Of such an agreement has
ever reached the state department. Sec
retary Sherman was indisposed, when a
reporter called at his house In regard TO
| the matter, but Mr. Day, the drst assistant
secretary. discredtod the report and re-
garded Il as too improbable to discuss.
"The state department has no informa-
tion concerning the reported alliance" he
said. "and / don't believe there Is any foun-
! dalton for the statement that one has been
entered into"
Both rhe Spanish ana japanese minis
tiers are away from the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
STORM orr HArTERAs.
clyde Line steamer Reaches Neve
York 90 Hours Late.

wilmington, ~ c.. July 1.-THE ciyds
steamer Croatan arrived here this after
noon about sixty hours late. She encoun.
tered n violent storm on Cane Hattoras
and had to make her way against head
winds during almost The whole OF tho
voyage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
sPRINz's MURDER.
The Marshal OF the Town Now Accuse
ed OF the Murder.

waynesboro. Ca. July 15.-Messrs.
Cummings ana Mullen OF Midwife were
In Waynesboro to-day and swore out war
rants, charging Marshal Il. Morris OF Mid
Vile with the murder OF Joe sprlnz.
The warrants were placed IN sherlnt
Hursts hands this evening Morris has
been discharged by the council OF Mid
VILE and has left presumably FOR Atlanta,
In search Of work, his wife remaining at
MlaNLIln until She hnara from him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16
WEST VIRGINIA NINE WAGES.
Five Operators to O1Ter en- Advance
to Prevent Strike.

Cincinnati, o., July 15.-An important
counter movement against the organizers
of the United Mineworkers, now in West
Virginia, was begun here to-day by a con-
ference of five operators in that state.
They determined to give their miners an
advance of IA cents ton above the pres
ent rates, and to make corresponding
increase in the price of coal at the mines.
They have returned to ask all other op-
orators in the state to do the same. 1t
Is the opinion Of coal men here that their
action will be approved and followed by
the other operators in the state. The
price of coal at the mines is raised to 81 %
per ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16

Huntington, W. Va, July 15.-There is a
decided change in the coal fields Of South
ern West Virginia tonight, and 1t Is now
stated for an absolute certainty that in
side of forty-eight hours a majority Of all
the miners on the Norfolk and Western
and Chesapeake and Ohio railways will
join the strikers. on the Kanawha to-
day all the operators raised the price of
mining one-fourth of a cent a bushel on
soft and one-half of a cent on hard coal.
but it is believed this viii not hold the
men In line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16

Williamson, w. Va. July 15.--The min
ers in this field are still working, but show
signs Of some agitation to-day. Eight
or ten organizers are working with them
and desperate efforts are being made to
have them come out
J. Weller general organizer of the fed
GRAFTON of labor, of Milwaukee, is here,
and sangune. Eugene V. Debs is expect
ed tomorrow and every effort will then
be concentrated on the Norfolk and West
ern field.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16

WiDlars ,iar July 1.-THE renor, a..
countv ce,i5Se tSe ravisher OF Tho iltiio tye snat
creaied ,'lu inl had been burned Ar tbo s,aii,y
turns On, 'ae ,a excitement hero to.ntyb,
'Nat Il was not oscar Willlams
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-16

is 1nio',n' "a, July l6, a. m.-Eyervthing
n H+.,,.t about the jail st this hour II
h. 'sut that the precautions exerc,seS
to . governor had tendency 10 detor
de,oorss!iy men from making an organi1ed
syeoili''.lIaation. Train brought fo,,
Ken 30 Gus ou looking strangers. but no dan.
'u outbreak is now feared
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
THE STATE.

NJ, L. Stocking OF Patterson trans
fsrred his stock to Tom Sterilng for
1920.
Aunt Mary Pitts, aged lls. died at
Bryan.
Texas cattle being purchased for
shipment to Colorado. where they will
be wintered
Ruling of the postmaster general on
the expiration OF terms OF poSttnasters
IN TEXAS,
Validity of Fort Worth city bonds
calling for payment in gold 10 be test
ed BY u tax suit.
American Express company sued NJ
Dallas for refusing to deliver wet
goods at local option points.
Waco passed a curfew ordinance. but
"A vett is expected.
Colored renters organized an anti
motley rent association near Waco.
Ten Chinese arrested in Galveston.
charged w4th not having legal regis
ttatlon papers.
Corner stone of the new Galveston
court house laid.
Beaumont expects definite proposi-
tior from the Waco and Sabine Valley
people soon,
Fractional fight IN the Baptist convtn-
ton began before roll cal. The cram
iii-Curroli faction has tho best OF II 80
iar II is generally conceded that tho
church is very likely 20 be split wide
open.
An effort Will be made 10 have an
other Federal Judge appointed IN
Texas, there being now much delay
and disappointment.
i:uyers OF cattle 10 be shipped TO
Coluiodo TO winner are in North Texas.
y pecan hunter was killed by fall
hear Mckinney.
Mrs, Ellen v. Carroll Of Waco IS
!, cund
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
CUBA.


The Spaniah cabinet has decided to
court marital Wcyler Il he really said
what IL attributed to him. Wcylcr is
stlll on the coast Of Cuba, and inter-
osthp developments are expected when
he returns to Havana.
Ncw York Cubans have plainly told
u representative OF Spain that autono-
my Is not what Is wanted, ana liberty.
fuH and complete, will alone satisfy
them
Gomez has announced that autopo-
my will not cause him to give up the
battle for Independence.
competttor crew vial again be placed
on trial bafore the naval court mar-
tal
Full text OF Spains answer has been
received, but Mckinley Will not give II
our before congress meets.
W.ylcr has many friends IN tho
srssnish army and his influence Us
very great, especially ms there ls much
disanection among tie officers who
have stayed In Spain.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
GROSS IRnEGULARITIEs.
Democrats May Gain Five Lcgtsiat'
ore In Maryland.

Democrats way FINc
ore In Mnrylnnd.
Princess Anne. Md, November 5-Thero
is serious legal controversy among the
supervisors Of election OF Somerset county
over the vote cast on Tuesday. J. s. SIAM
ford. the democrat leader. having refused
to sign the certificates of election because
OF certain Irregularities in the tally sheets
and ballots. In that the judges OF election
in several instances failed to sign the
former and that at least 500 of the latter
were counted in spite of the fact that they
were not indorsed with the initials OF one
of the Judges as required by law. The re-
publican supervisors, upon advice of eoun-
sci. decided to disregard these apparent ir-
Irregularities, whereupon Mr.. Stamford VINO
had been elected secretary OF the hoard
withdrew. The other two then reorganized
he board and issued subpoenas TO the
judges and clerks of the various precincts
| TO appear before them on Monday to make
the necessary corrections in tho tally
sheets.
Mr.. Stamford thereupon entered pro-
test, claiming the whole course OF the
board is illegal, and this is likely to be
taken into the courts. where an attempt
may be made to throw out the unmarked
ballots and reverse the result OF the late
election, as shown by the tally sheets
made out. in which event four assembly
men ana one senator from Somerset may
go to the democratic instead Of the re-
publican column.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
RAILROADS.


The railroad commission amended the
tariff applying on shipments Of lisr re-
The Weils-FarRo Express company
has considerable money IN Houston
destined for louisiana points. tide up
IN Houston on account OF quarantine.
Eject of the Santa Fe reduction In
grain rates.
state Health officer Swcaringcn
gives permission for lumber sugar and
n.olastes TO enter the state from Lou
is.ana
The Kansas city, Pittsburg and Gun
rs experiencing car famine.
All Texas roads have made appi!ca-
ton for an extension OF time In which
to equip their freight cars wsth auto
NATE couplers and brakes.
Freight war between lines running
into Colorado has been declared aiid
lower rates have been put on from
Mississippi river points.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
MURDERER WILL DE HUNG.
Tried the Day After His Victims
Were Buried.

were buTteu.
Cincinnati, Ohio, November ga spe-
cial from Parkersburg, w. Va, says: The
report that reached here yesterday that
Miss Alice Pfost the fourth victim OF
the murderer. john F. Morgan, of Ripley.
Jackson county. was dead. proves untrue.
Her recovery is probable
The funeral of Mrs. Greene. formerly
Mrs. Pfost. Miss Matilda Pfost, her
daughter, and young James Greene. her
son. occurred yesterday. The three bodies
were laid side by side IN one grave.
This morning Ripley was crowded with
strangers when court opened.
Miss Alice Post was the first witness.
Her evidence differed little from published
accounts, except that the murderer used
an axe instead of a club. The prisoner
Gained that he had killed his victims In
seif-defense. The trial lasted five hours.
The jury IN less than an hour returned a
verdict c,s guilty of murder in the first
degree without recommendation, The
announcement was received with cheers
Sentence viii be passed UPON the pr!s-
cuer tomorrow
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
4 MANIFESTO.
Sets Forth the Justncss of the |
Cnusc of Cuba.

Sets Forth the business of the
Cnusc of Cuba.
New York, November ga manifesto aa-
dressed 10 tho government OF the Cuban re-
public was issued today by CubaDs In this
city II has already been signed by nearly
all the leading members of the Cuban col
ony here and win be sent for additional
signatures to every part OF the United
States where there is colony or ciup
The document will also be submitted Tor
signatures to the Cuban colonies in Mexico.
the Antilles. Central and South America.
Paris and Rune. 1t Will afterward be trans
mitted to the Cuban provisional govern
ment. Copies OF IL in Spanish and English
will be mailed TO every part OF the world.
The document states the causes which
compel the Cubans to accept no transaction
with Spain which is not based on the abb
soiuie independence OF Cuba The signers
pledge themselves 20 support the men night
ing for the great cause until Independence
is accomplished.
Prominent Cubans In this city regard rhls
manifesto as the most important document
issued by Cubans abroad since the WAT
started In Cuba. A. copy OF the manifesto
and list Ct the names OF some OF the
mere prominent persons who have signed II
will be sent 10 the government al lash
ington that its significance may be better
appreciated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
DOMESTIC.

President and cabinet thoroughly das.
cussed the recent elections but didn't
do much public business. Spain was
not considered.
Tensions disbursements last year
were si3s.9ii.7i7. to HG.oi4 pensioners.
both number of pensioners and dis
bursoments showing large increase.
a Jealous man cut his cousins throat
and then his own. The girl VIII re-
ctver. but he will die.
Special Monetary Commissioners VOL
colt and Payne have returned from
Europe. but are not talking for publi-
cation.
a SUIT for several thousand dollars
against the Standard OIL company
growing out OF rebates, Ia pending In
the supreme court. s@
United States steamship Lancaster
has arrived at Newport News with the
murderer of The captain ard first ma te
CT the schooner Oliver Peck.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
COMM r;HCIAL.

" heat again went on. nc for Decem-
Der and re far May. little interest was
G.splayed and the market was at times
without support Corn and oats lower.
Light supply Of cattle, but the mar
kct was SOW and prices no better.
Worlds visible supply oil cotton has
INCREASED 10000 during the week, Tho
movement during tle week shows a
large increase over same week last
year.
Stocks were thrcwn over by the
Wholesale aud prces are i4i points
lower as aresult.
rrr says he small amount OF fail
iires is an trdication OF TIE prosperity.
sradstrrets says the absence OF the
public has caused liquidation IL the
stock market.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
FOREIGN.

IirnPar!un compromise bill Temperate
L. by referring II 10 n committee.
Canada Is fearful thas Washington
polite ans have pat y ''conthcr" on
Seal Expert Thompson,
-Four children had their throats cut
BY unknown iartics In Quebec. no
known nsoiive except more damnablc
one than murder.
brazilian soldser attempted 20 as
sa.sinate President Moraes. Minister
OF War Betancourt intcrfercd and was
mortally wounded. dying soon after.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-11-06
A SUMMARY OF TODAY'S IMPORTANT NEWS.
POLITICAL.

Ohio legislature according to tho
present count, stands II republicans
to 10 democrats, and ore doubtful, but
there are n number Of contests 10 De
filed, aud the courts Will he called OH
to DECIDE at least one of them.
Missouri goldbugs have determined
to keep up their organization.
Democratic member OF tho returning
board Of Somerset county, Maryianu,
has refused % sign the certificates OF
election because OF gross Nrregulari-
ties. which may give the democrats
Ave votes in the legislature.
Republican corcedes defeat In Colo
RADIO. pop-democratc plurality lis over
1000.