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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
WITH A JEST ON HIS LIPS.
An Aged Wife Murderer shows Lev.
ity In His Last Bour.

An Aged Wife Murderer shows lev
ity In His Last Bour.
Baltimore, Md, Aug 13,-Peter Mona
han, "A years old, was hanged here to-
day for the murder of his wife.
The crime was committed on May 25.
1887, and Monahan was convicted and SEN
fenced on June II. The drop fell at 956
a. m. Monahan spent the last night OF
his life quietly and without showing any
anxiety whatever regarding his approach
ing end. He paced up and down the cor
ridor in front of his cell until midnight,
when he retired and was soon In a deep
sleep. At . O'Clock a. m he was awak-
ened and preparations for the execution
were begun, The final rites Of the Catho-
lie church were performed the usual
breakfast was served, after which the con-
demned man spent an hour chatting cheer
fully with those who surrounded him.
To Frank Wachtcr, a member Of the Jail
board, who visited him about half an
hour before the march to the gallows be-
gan, Monahan said: "Good-by; but IN
see you outside when / 90 TO the scat
fold. I'll wrestle with you on the seaf-
fold, and I'll bet throw you. II don't
have time on the scanold, I'll wreste
with you in the green fields beyond"
This was said with a jolly air. as "
Monahan were just going down the bay
for a picnic. Monahan retained his COM
posure TO the end.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
INDIANAPOLIS SOCIETY SURPRISED
senator Fairbanks Daughter Makes
True Love Match.

indianapolis. Ind. Aug. i3.-Great sur
prise followed the announcement to-day
that Miss Adelaide Fairbanks. only daugh-
ter OF United States Senator Fairbanks,
had been quietly married 10 Dr. Horace
n. Allen, Jr., proprietor OF the National
Surgical Institute. The ceremony was
performed by Rcv Dr. Ballard, pastor OF
Memorial Presbyterian church. and tho
only witnesses were two elderly couples
long time friends of the Fairbanks family.
The Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks are
out Of the city, ana IL Is said ala not
sanction the union Of the young people.
The arrangements Of the latter were 90
managed by the family servants that no
one was aware of the contemplated mar
rlnge. Dr. Allen D. graduate of Yale
College and OF one OF the standard medl-
cal colleges Of New York city. lie ls Is
years Of age. His wife is "a graduate OF
Washington school for young ladies'. and
no pains or expense has been spared TO
make her an ornament 60 the society in
which she moved.
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NO GENERAL RELEASE.
WeyIer's Prohibition OF Tobacco
shipments Is Stiu Observed.

shipments Is stiII Observed.
Washington, Aug. 13-so far as is known
at the state department there has been
no general order issued by the Spanish gov
ernment for the release of all the tobacco
held in Cuba for export to the United
States under the prohibitory RUE of Cap
tain General Weyler issued last year. Each
case is being treated on its merits and the
only general order issued relates TO the
evidence that must be produced by the
American owner of the tobacco, such as
proof that the contracts for the delivery
OF the tobacco were actually made prior
to the issue of the prohibitOry rules; the
dates of the various steps In the transact
tion and explanations Of the reasons why
the tobacco had not been shipped before.
In some cases there has been considerable
delay In relating to the tobacco owing to
the fact that this evidence has not been
sent to Madrid, instead of 10 Havana, but
generally 1t is said the Spanish govern
ment Is treating the applications with
proper attention.
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MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
Exchange on New York Is HIgh a
Holly Contested Election.


Mexico. Aug 13.-Exchange on New
York to-day was l27. Only a small amount
OF business was done In exchange, but
there Is no paralysis in general business
reported. II is believed here the output
OF gold this year Is In excess OF figures
given out by the director Of the United
States mint, who estimates It al 5000 900.
The state election in Yucatan is causing
much excitement There are two candi-
dates for governor, Carlos Peon being up
for reelection and Gen. Carton opposing
him. The latter Is an old imporialists,
but Is now thought 90 be loyal TO the pres
ent administration.
Yesterday citizens OF Ncredla, who are
opposed 10 the election OF Peon, posted
proclamatiOns IN favor OF Carton, but
friends OF the former tore the posters
down. In disturbance twenty were
wounded. PeOn's friends have issued man
fostos protesting against the candidacy
Of Carton. The contest is purely local.
both candidates and supporters being
friendly 70 Gen. Diaz.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
THE INDIAN UPRISING.
AfghanIstnn's Ameer believed 20 he
Aiding the Rebels

Bombay Aug. 13. The impression is
growing that Abdurrahman Khan, the
ameer Of Afghanistan is conniving at, IL
not enfeetually assisting. the tribal rising
II Is reported that he has recalled the AZ
ghanistan agents az simla, Calcutta and
Bombay summoning them 20 Gabul, his
capital. From inquiries It Is ascertainod
that Var Mahomed Khan, the Bombay
agent. left for Cabula a few days ago, in
response to "a message from the ameer.
Before he left he disposed Of all his NOV
able property.
Col Coda Russoo the Afghanlstan
agent az Calcutta, left that city nearly
three weeks ago. IN company OF Chief Ku-
mar. who was permitted 20 return 60 Ca
bul. IL Is believed that some sections OF
the Alfred Is already In revolt a COM
pany Of Bombay sappers will leave Klrkee
for Rawulplndi tomorrow and orders
have been given 10 the DOrsotshire rogi-
ment and a company Of Madras sappcrs
20 leave Bongalore for Rawalpindi imme-
dlntcly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
OUR RIGHTS IN MOROCCO.
Commissioner Carleton Is Successful
In His Mission.

Tangier. Aug. 1S.-The special commits
sion headed by United states Vice Consul
Carleton has returned here from the city
of Morocco with the answer of the sultan
to the demands Of the United States rela-
tive TO the rights of American citizens in
Morocco. The answer is satisfactory and
Americans will henceforth enjoy the same
rights as the citizens Of others countries.
The foreign minister Of Morocco, and
Vice Consul Carleton will now conclude
the settlement Of the matter I'm dispute
The report that the Moorish government
had proposed arbitration is untrue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
A REQUIEM MASS.

Touching Tribute Paid to the Mem
Ory of spain's Late Premier.
London, Aug. 13.-A requiem mass for
the repose of the soul of the late prime
minister of Spain, senor Canovas del Cas-
tillo, was celebrated this morning in the
Spanish church. The altar was draped
with black and in the center of the main
aisle was a catafalque covered with pail
of purple velvet, with a large gold cross.
There were many people present at the
service including the Spanish ambassador,
Count Casa Valencia, and his staff all in
full uniform; the United States ambassa-
dor, Col. John Hay; the German ambassa-
dor, Count Won Observation-Disclosures the
Italian ambassador, Gen. Ferrero; most Of
the ministers; Mr.. Henry White secretary
of the United States embassy; Lord Glen
esta, proprietor of the Morning Post, and
many ladies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
AGAINST a CONVERSATION.
senator Teller Does Not Trust Mc-
klnIcy Republicans.

Denver, Colo. Aug. Ex-senator Teller
arrived here to-day In an interview he
expressed himself a. strongly opposed 10 a
combination Of the silver republicans with
Mckinley republicans IN the state this
fail on the money question he said. "it
a. the purpose, undoubtedly OF this ad-
mlniatration 10 retire the Rrecnbacks and
treasury notes and 40 perfect a system by
tied 70 Issue all paper money
Their next move viii be- 90 retire silver
and then bank notes will be- LEGAL tender.
What viii he the resultf The ndminlstra.
ton VIII have succeeded Ia making gold
tho only money bY which debts can bo
paid. All debts viii have 20 be- paid ln
tho yellow metHl.~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
CANNOT BE ACCOUNTED ron.
Our Consul at Hull Has slipped QUE
of View.

Washington, Aug. 13.-Some alarm Is
felt among the friends of Richard T. Mil
Ter OF Lynchburg, consul OF the United
States. at Hull England. whose where's
abouts cannot be ascertained.
Mr.. Miller left England July 25, and was
registered at the oxford hotel in this city
Aug. 6. He left the hotel stating that he
was going 10 Virginia to visit some friends
and giving instructions to have his mail
kept until his return.
Nothing has been heard from him and
considerable mail addressed to him is be-
ing kept at the oxford.
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The Cnse of HidnIrn.

Washington Aug. 13-Consul General
Lee has made a careful examination into
the complaint made by Santiago Barresta.
to the effect that the Spanish had con-
fined his brother-in-law, Raymond Hidal-
go, IN Cabanas fortress. Notwithstanding
he was an American citizen and so regis
tered at Havana and Cienfuegos. The con-
sui general now reports that Hidalgo Is a
Spanish subject; that he was confined i'm
Cabanas, but has since been sent 10 tho
penal settlement on the Isle OF Pines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14

Washington. Aug. 13-The state depart-
ment has been informed that the sections
Of finance. war and navy, representing the
council Of the states OF the French West
Indies, have passed a law which went into
effect May II last. admitting manufac-
tured tobacco from Algiers free Of duty
into Martinique, Guadalupe. Cayenne
and Reunion. This viii continue TO cur
tail 10 a considerable extent the imDorta-
ton Of tobacco manufactured In the Uni
tou HLntea.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
COAL MINERS RESUME WORK.
The Strike Is Over On the Other Side
of the Mountains.

Cincinnati O., Aug. 13.-A special to the
Commercial Tribune from Evansville, Ind,
says: The miners at Wooleys, Coughs
and Nestor's mines, on the Louisville
Evansville and st. Louis road, a few miles
above this city, went back to work to-
day. They said they were loyal to the
cause, and were willing to remain idle
III the big strike was ended. But when
they learned there was a partial resumn,
ton of the mines in this city, they re-
cided to work themselves. The miners
at Newbergh went out to-day when asked
TO do so by the state officials of the
miners. The miners in Bedford district
also decided to resume work Monday.
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ed, not of toughs and thugs. as has been
reported, but of honest working men. who
are hghting for their rights A meeting
held this afternoon at this place was ad-
dressed by Joseph H. Vitcheskin of the AL
iegheny Evening Record, George Robin
son, state president, W. H. Thompson and
myself Fred DiIcher ;,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
PAINS COUNTLESS TROUBLES.
A Serious Revolt at n Military Prison
In the PhIIIppfnes.

Madrid, Aug, 13-According TO an off,
clal dispatch from Manila. Philippine Is
lands. a serious revolt and outbreak has
taken place az the military prison at Pa
pamga.
In the efforts 20 restore order two Span
lsh soldiers were killed and ecvcnty-three
insurgents. Many were wounded on both
rf1pn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
wmEAT's vGRTfxe VALUES.
Yesterdays Fluctuations OF the Mars
ket and Their Causes.

New York, Aug 13-wheat vaiues to-
day tumbled cents from last nights ciose
and 3 cents from yesterdays high point
OF s0N cents FOR September. The decline
was attended by heavy unloading OF long
wheat 1t piled into the market from all
quarters. influenced by weakness abroad,
particularly az Paris, where flour prices
broke 75 points from last night
The best trade D. prepared for the de-
cline but tho rank ana file OF the bulls
opposed a. and even succeeded Ia forcing
N nn az The nnnnInE.
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THE EVACUATION COMPROMISE.
u n Expected Peace PreIiminnrIes
VIII BE signed To-day.

Constantnop.e, Aug. i3.-somo OF the
ambassadors have not yet received the re-
piles OF their government 10 regard 20 tho
evacuation compromise proposed by the
Turkish minister Tor foreign affairs Tow-
nk paHhn. buf % ia expected the c0mpr1-
mlso Will h0 accepted Hnd that the peace
afclim.uarlea may BE- signed on Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
Emperor wiIIlam's Movements.

Klol. Aug i3-The German imperial
Yacht Hohcnzollern. with Emperor VIII
liam and Empress Augusta Victoria. re-
turned here this afternoon from Cronstadt
roads. The warshlpH anluted and che inn
poriai Crown Prince and Prince Eliel went
ga board the yacht and greeted their pa
rents,
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AN INTERNATIONAL PLOT.
NTiIanese Police Report Sensation
nj Discovery.

London, Aug. l3.-A special dispatch
from Milan says that three anarchists
were arrested there this morning. and
that the police seized number OF docu-
ments, bombs and two explosives The
documents captured by the police. II is
further stated. include letters from Caesa-
rio santos, the assassin Of President Car
not and Pietro Acciarito, who attempted
20 assassinate King Humbert in April
last. other arrests are expected to fol-
low.
The police claim that they have con-
elusive evidence Of the existence of an in
tcrnatonal anarchist plot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
'IcroRIoUs MARCHES.
''her Tells Of the Progress OF
r., The strikers Army

Cir.. ''FiNerS Army.
|hl +, ''''all Aug. ls.-The following snec
|For,... numerical Tribune from Mont
|l.s.. y" Va, was written bv Fred
p .n r'.. . leader Of the marching strilS-
e,3E 3Eotreas of the present strike IN
t arI wonderful Every mine in
D ho ,,' ' hanawha valley Is closed
L.r. S pion OF Acme ana one mine
ga. n. ~, r. our army marched iast
%. ~ ut Carbon ana closed the
u. Great Kanawha collierv one
na. Is. mines on tho river Ia was
.l aI '9e Operators that this nina
,r. ari ..ly refuse 20 sugponJ opera. 'r,
". "'lli nght our army 81 n amer
~ H'. y ono or our greate1t 1 yics IIe
"'nfrod mine voted ,as,
victory for or9.nil"d n i,enr an-
"n'.l haa boen ies5tns '1'Sl, "a
HH be.u reduced 40 twen.
NM. haH been inoroared bv n..,
\ 'tne.t TO go to Sew nlver
.0l, ls lne. Oar ar,ns ~ y.
', o.st of condition. compsd.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
Change Made In the Program
for Next Week.

Troy, N. Y, Aug. 1S-A change has been
made in the original arrangement where
by President Mckinley, Vice President Ho-
bart, Secretary of War Alger ana others
composing the presidential party will cave
Bluff Point Thursday morning and arrive
In Troy Thursday afternoon. They will
remain until Friday evening when the
President win go to Saratoga to spend
Sunday From there he viii so to the ma
tional encampment at Buffalo.
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INTERNATIONAL COMPLICATIONS.
Nay Result From the Proposed Or
Ieans-Turin Duel.

London, Aug. 1A-The Rome correspond
ent Of the Daily Mail says; "On its be-
coming known that the Count Of Turin
had left Italy to meet Prince Henry OF
Orleans, there was a lively interchange
Of telegrams between King Humbert, the
Marquis di Rudini, the Italian premier,
and the Italian embassy In Paris 1t Is
feared that International complications
may arise.
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Even bismarck Bows.

Madrid Aug. 13.-Prnce Bismarck, in
his telegram of coincidence to Sonora Cano-
vas, says: 81 have never bowed my head
before any one. but l bow ii every time
l hear the name of Canovas."
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The Duel n Final Argument.

London, Aug. 1.-THE Paris correspond
ent of the Daily Telegraph says: l under
stand that the Count of Turin sent a chal-
lenge to Prince Henry before Gen. Albert
stone did. 1t is reported that King Hum
bert approves the duel between the two
princes, on the ground that 1t will bring
the quarrel to a definite close
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14

Boston. Aug. i3.-ilorbert M willis. the
Taunton murderer, who was shot ln nn
attempt to escape from the state prison
last Tuesday. died 10 the hospital az that
institution to-day.
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M'I&INLEY IN CHESTER.
The President ana Party Handsome
ly Entertained by VermOn1ers.

Chester, VT, Aug, 13.-This town was in
holiday attire to-day In honor of the visit
of President Mckinley. The President
and his party reached here at o'clock
from Proctor, where they spent the night
as guests of Senator Proctor. The guests
of the occasion, besides President and
Mrs. Mckinley, included Vice President
and Mrs Hobart, Secretary of War and
Mrs. Alger and Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey, Miss
Alger, Secretary J, A. Porter and Mrs.
Porter Congressman Grout and Powers,
eX-Gov Woodbury., Senator Proctor Mr.
Fletcher Proctor. his son. and Master Ho,
bart, son of the Vice President
Al the station one of the largest crowds
ever seen In this vicinity had gathered
Throngs OF persons had come from nearby
towns. The loca, committee met the party
at the station. Outside the military escort
was drawn up IN line. Loud cheers greet
ed the distinguished visitors, and President
Mckinley bowed right and left, Stepping
into carriages the party were escorted by
a detachment of United States cavalry un-
der command Of Capt. Henry and staff Of
Gov. Grout, TO the residence of Judge Hem
ry where an informal reception was he'd
After an hour had been spent at Judge
Henry's house, the President and his fell
low visitors re-entered their carriages and
were driven to the camp Of the Vermont
National Guard
President Mckinley was extended the
courtesies Of the day by GOV. Grout, and
together they reviewed the troops.
Rlattsburg, N Y, Aug 1S-The presl-
dental party returned to Hotel Cham
plain from chester this evening. The en-
tire party were fatgued, Mrs. Mckinley
particularly so, after her two days trip
through Vermont. This evening Gov.
Black, Congressman Foote and a number
Of other gentlemen arrived at the hotel,
and after the president had lunched he
received his visitors and was closeted
with them until near midnight
President Mckinley does not expect TO
make any more long trips during his va
cation, which will end next week, when
he viii leave for Buffalo and Canton.
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AReproof From Humhert.

Rome, Aug. BIT is said that King
Humbert has sent dispatch to the Count
OF Turin and another to Prince Henry
of Orleans, severely censuring the boy
ish hot-headedness."
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GATHERED RECRUITS.
eeting Yesterday at Fairmont
Was Enthusiastic.

Tor. .'o't w. Va, Aug. 1S,-The opera
n',,., 'ae Fairmont region made a great
hhra,'. oy not serving Judge Jackson's
dress.l s.. ON The labor leaders who ad-
.Norora.Dy,y strikers at Boggs Grove, near
|has.as,dla ,o-day. The meeting was an en-
rs a5jr,''ile oile Tonight the same speak
|faca T' ',.Sed large meeting at this
nen var. 'a morning 100 Of the Mononeah
nll st n'. work but there are 5O7 union
ll4L pIace ao-nlrht.
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TROUBLE THREATENED IN ILLINOIS
strikers Refuse to Disband on the
Sheriff's Order.

Coffeen, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-Bradley's army of
striking miners still threaten the town. No
attention was paid to the sheriff's procla-
nation ordering the strikers to leave the
county and the men are as defiant as ever
Sherif Randle says if the strikers do not
leave or disband before morning he will
force them to do so.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-08-14
LouIsIANAs com nnIcx NAN.

GOV. Black Has Granted n neauIsi-
tion for Mnnnn.
Albany. ~ r.. Aug i3.-Gov. Black has
granted a roquIaitlon Of the governor of
Louisiana for the custody Of Juan Antonlo
Maean, alias Juan Martinez. arrested in
New York Tor working tho gold brlcls
game Ia NcW Oflenns
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Consul miller u Not Lost

Lynchburg. Va, Aug. 13.-Mr r. l..
Miller, former consul TO Hull, England,
arrived here to-day.
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Paris, Aug. 13-The seconds of Prince
Henry of Orleans and Gen. Albertone,
who has also challenged the prince, had
brief conference to-day, but they postpon-
ed the discussion of the proposed duel be-
tween the general and prince in conse-
quence of the Intervention of Prince Vic
tor Emmanuel, Count of Turin the second
nephew of the king of Italy, who claims
precedence over all others in the matter
The count is a major of cavalry in the
Italian service. --s~s-~-e-
Later in the day the seconds Of the
Count of Turin and of Prince Henry had
a two hours conference. 1t is expected
that a decision will be arrived at this
evening. If a duel is arranged it is un-
derstood that the encounter will take
place abroad. The Count of Turin arriV-
ed in this city during the evening. Prince
Henry found the challenge of Count of
Turin on his arrival at his fathers house
in the Rue Jean Goujon, and Immediate
ly telegraphed his acceptance. 1t is un-
derstood that the seconds are now con-
ferring as to the conditions of the duel
Gen. Avaldro di Quinto and Marquis Car
10 Ginori will act as seconds of the Count
of Turin.
1t is said that the duel will take place
tomorrow morning In the vicinity of
Paris, probably at Chantily or Fontain-
bleau. The conditions are secret. The
Count of Turin, it appears, left Italy with
out the authority of his superiors or the
permission of the minister of war.
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AN APPEAL TO THE CODE.
Foreign NObIemen to Settle a Dis
pute With Swords.

Rome, Aug. 1S.-A local newspaper says
that the Count of Turin, who is under
stood to have challenged Prince Henry of
Orleans to fight duel, owing to criticisms
of the former on the Italian army, left
Italy secretly for that purpose, his depar-
ture being unknown even to the commits
sioner of police. 1t is added that the
count was accompanied by the Marquis di
Ginori and an aide de camp.
Swords are reported to have been select
ed as the weapons to be used in the en-
counter.
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London. Aug. IA dispatch 10 tho
Daily Mall from Bombay asserts that all
the indian agents OF the Ameer OF Az
ghanistan have returned TO Cabul.