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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
KENTUCKY DAY AT NASHVILLE.
Delegations From the Blue Grass
state to Take the Exposition.

Nashville, Tenn, May 23-Yesterday
closed a most successful week at the ex-
position, with a very large attendance.
Official figures are not obtainable but
competent judges give the night attend
ance as the largest yet experienced. Fully
$1,000 people visited the exposition yester-
day, and the weeks attendance foots up
over $1,000.
Tomorrow is Kentucky day, the first
state day to be formally observed. Gov.
Bradley, his staff, and a large number
of attending ladies and gentlemen will ar
rive tomorrow morning. The Louisville
Legion, 400 strong, win come tonight and
serve as an escort to the governor, as
sisted by the local military companies.
The arrangements and exercises. are in
charge of a committee representing the eX-
position company and a committee repre-
senting the Kentucky State Association
of this city. Large delegations will at
tend from all the Kentucky towns along
the railroads. The exercises will begin at
l p. M, when the special train bearing
the governor arrives, and the procession
will march to the exposition, where lunch
will be served and general reception
held In the Womans building, Gov, Brad
ley making the opening speech.
Miss Yandeli of Louisville will sing. and
Hon e. ]. McDermott will make an ad-
dress on behalf of the commissioners.
President Thomas will Introduce the
speakers and Speaker Thompson of the
Senate, representing Gov. Taylor, and
other distinguished citizens will speak.
The Louisville Legion will also give a
full-dress parade.
Tuesday will be the first convocation of
the state federation of woman's cubs
and the session viii continue two days
Wednesday will be Catholic school day
Art day will be observed Thursday, and
the awards of the jury on pictures will be
announced.
There will also be a Victoria's day, in
honor of the jubilee of Queen Victoria.
In the Woman's building an admirable
programme will be carried out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
BAD BLOW in THE RING.
The Defeated sIugger stiII UncOn-
scious as the Result of "a Fall.

The Defeated sIugger stiu Uncon-
scious as the Result of a Fall.
New York, May BIN the glove con-
test last night, in which Casper Leon Of
this city defeated Edward Vaughan Of
Trenton, N. j., Vaughan was struck on
the jaw and knocked down. His head
struck the floor and he became uncon-
sclous. He was taken to the Manhattan
hospital, where he has not recovered con-
sclousness. He sustained a conclusion Of
the brain.
Leon, the referee, Jimmy Carroll, ]. e.
Kennedy, manager OF the National Ath-
letic Club, at which the contest was held,
the time keeper and the seconds were ar
rested Leon was released on 81 600 bail
for examination. The others also gave
bail.
When Vaughn was knocked unconscious
there was great excitement, and DR.. Finey
was summoned.
The physician found that Vaughn's heart
was scarcely beating. The doctor worked
about two hours over tho unconscious
man, and then Vaughn opened his eyes
lie did not, however, regain complete con-
sciousness.
"He is suffering" said the physician.
simply from shock There rs no cere-
bral hemorrhage. The serious effect Of
the blow was due 10 the fact that Vaughn
was nearly exhausted when struck. That
Is a risk every fighter takes. He will un.
doubtedly recover"
Al the Manhattan hospital, 10 which
Vaughn was removed the physicians were
not 80 confident Of Vaughns recovery.
but thought that the chances were In his
favor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
STRUCK on 1E7 sP1Sr
Female Diver Dangerously Injured
at Tallahassee

Tallahassee, Fla, May 2S.-Neilie Olga.
the sister of oscar Norm. the champion
high diver was seriously injured this af-
ternoon while jumping from a fifty foot
tower at a pool Of water near here, known
as the cascade.
The wind was blowing heavily and the
crowd was inclined to be noisy and hlIa-
rlous, all of which appeared to rattle the
young woman. She was urged to make
the jump. which she finally did, plungiug
Off, but foremost and apparently swerving
a little to one side. She plunged rapidly
down into the pool while the spectators
held their BREATH striking heavily on her
back and disappearing beneath the water.
Almost Immediately she arose, and was
dragged TO the shore by her brother and
Drs. Turner and Wilson, who happened
to be among the spectators.
When first rescued Olga was able to
walk, but soon sank to the ground. She
was placed In a carriage and driven to
her boarding house. where she lies suffer-
ing excruciating pain Her physicians
say her spine Is injured, but 1t Is thought
that she will recover.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
SHOT DEAD BEFORE A SALOON
A. L. OGLEsBY OF COLLINS KILLED
by HIS sTEPsON.

The Murder Committed Because
OSlesby Told the stepsOn That He
Talked Too Much and to Go Home
The Fatal Shot Fired as OgIesby
Was Emerging From the saloon
The slayer Disappears and Has
Not Been seen Since.
Claxton, Ca, May 23.--A report reaches
this place to-day that DIR. A. r. Oglesbs
of Collins. a small station on the Georgh
and Alabama road, was brutally murdered
by his stepson, Leonard Chance, whom he
had reared from an infant, having mar.
ried his mother twenty-five years ago.
Chance, Oglesby and several others were
I'm the barroom, or blind tiger, of Sam Jen-
kinN, when Chance and Jenkins engaged
in quarrel. and oglesby told Chance,
"son, go home; you talk too much"
Chance walked out of the door and told
Oglesby, Father, you have driven me
around as long as / will be driven by any
one. leave the house, but 1 will not ga
any farther,
Oglesby then started out, and as he
stepped on the first step pistol was fired.
oglesby fell out Of the door on his face,
and told Jenkins Leonard had killed him.
No one saw Chance fire the shot, nor has
he been seen since.
The bah entered the upper part Of the
right breast, striking the first rib, and
ranged downward into the right lung, pro-
ducing death this morning about O'Clock.
Oglesby's last statement was that he
was not prepared to die. and begged Jen-
kins to pray for him.
oglesby leaves one grown son and one
married daughter, Mrs. w. y. Gilbert.
who lives In Savannah.
Jenkins is the man who created so much
notoriety at Millen some time ago. and
was arrested in Savannah and carried to
Florida for killing a marshal down there.
Jenkins believes Chance Intended to XIII
him also. as he came in and raised a row
with him.
Collins seems to be afflicted with boom
In murders, as this is the third one COM
mitted there in the past two weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
VOLUNTEERS UNRULY.
The Greek Government DepOrts
Many of the Italians.


London, May 23.-The Athens corre-
spondent of the Times says: lowing to the
disquietude caused by the presence In the
city of large bodies of volunteers, the
government has hastily recalled the force
of gendarmes sent to Arta, and will take
measures to deport these dangerous allies
to their various countries at the earliest
possible date
'The Berthet column Qtalian) insisted
on coming here, several of the volunteers
refusing to return to Italy on the ground
that they were liable to arrest. The gov
eminent decided that the column must
return TO Italian territory, and will I'M
dertake to board and lodge only those
liable TO arrest.
Most Of the volunteers making up the
Berthet column are anarchists, and the
government has done wisely in refusing
to allow them to come here The govern
inent sent them from Arta to Zaverda and
there dlsarmed them, with orders to leave
Tor Italy In Greek vessels. Thereupon
they began to indulge In all sorts OF ex-
cesses and got into a conflict with the
inhabitants, with the result that one Ital-
ian was killed and six were seriously
wounded. Finally. after a great deal OF
trouble they were sent 20 Brindlsl, under
the escort Of two Greek men-of-war.
Bands Of irregulars and deserters are
plllaglng and devastating the Phthltis dis
,rieL where the condition OF the villages
Is most lamentable"
mo correspondent OF the Daily Tele-
Israph' In Epirus, gives a terrible picture
oi the excesses OF the Italians while trav-
.lng from Arta to Zaverda. lie says:
Ihey stole brandy and drank It like
water. Armed only with revolvers aud
Dayonets by the time they reached "a
e'aa' they we're quarrelling fercely
fmons themselves. The villagers. thor
pushly alarmed, gathered In readiness 10
isht the Italians. and the situation be-
Fame serious. A Greek tried to paclfy
'ar'oaldian, who was about 70 dash his
ans out with a stone. whoreupon an
'a''4h hred and wounded the carbaldian.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
sPANIARDs FIRE ON A STEAMER.
Two Thrilling Experiences With
Gunboats on Cuba.

Philadelphia, Pa. May 23.-After being
twice chased by Spanish gunboats and
passing through a perfect storm of shot,
which splashed in the water across the
vessels bows, the British fruit steamer
Ethelred arrived at this port tonight. after
a Ave days run from Port Antonio. ia
maica When the Ethelred left here May
u il was the intention of Capt. J. d. Hart
to accompany her but he was arrested as
he was about to go aboard. AS IL was,
his invalid daughter was a passenger. II
is supposed that agents of the Spanish
government In this city had notified
the Spanish authorities at Havana
to watch for the Ethelred in
Havana waters. The first encounter with
the Spanish cruisers occurred off Cape
Maisi on the trip down. Just after dusk
on Sunday evening, May 16. a gunboat
without any lights. shot out from under
the MAST capes and crowding on all steam
steered directly for the fruit vessel after
steamlng for an hour without gaining an
inch, the gunboat turned a search-light
on the other vessel All steam was
crowded on the Ethelred, which was be-
ginning 10 SNOW tne SpdnlafuS clean PAIR
of heels, when small white cloud Of
smoke belched from the cruisers side, and
a second later a solid shot cut the water
half mile ahead Of her bows. Then came
a second and third shot, each nearer the
Others. Capt Israel kept on his course.
and after another hours hot chase, the
Spanard dropped from the race.
The second chase happened last Thurs
day in almost the exact spot In which the
attempt to hold the vessel up occurred.
Just as the Ethelred runded Cape Maisl,
a Spanish gunboat of the newest type,
started out from under the cape and gave
chase. For two hours the chase was kept
up, enlivened now and then by a solid shot
throwing up sheet of white spray just
ahead of the swift vessels bows. 1t began
to look as II the Spanlard meant to chase
the Ethelred clear to the Delaware capes,
when another steamship was sighted and
the big gunboat sheered off and gave Wig
orous chase to the newly discovered yes
sci
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
KANSAS CITY BANKS CONSOLIDATE
The Total Resources of the Two Com
Germ over $1O,OOO,OOO.

Germ over $1O,OOO,OOO.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 23.-By an ar
rangement just completed the National
Bank OF Commerce of this city will absorb
the business of the Metropolitan National
Bank. having decided to buy the deposits
Of the latter institution. Both banks
are among the oldest established and big
gest concerns In the city. In Its last
statement, rendered May IA. the Metro
politan showed deposits OF 81 204, 655; loans
and discounts of 81 ASS, 652; cash and sight
exchange 1856, 493; total resources, 2,632,-
064. The statement Of the Bank of Conn
merce. Issued on the same day, showed
deposits Of S6,423 1922; loans and discounts
Of A.S06 5S7 cash and sight exchange,
2,6s5 524; total resources, 1794,527.
While the deal Is announced as a con-
solidation Of the two banks, Il is in eff
feet a liquidation Of the metropolitan Ma
tional Bank through the National Bank
OF Commerce.
In explanation OF the transaction, ]. X.
Burnham, president Of the Metropolitan
National, In an interview, tonight, had
this to say: while on the face OF the
transaction It Is merely a voluntary liq-
uidation. as TO the winding up the affairs
of the Metropolitan National, Il Is actu-
ally and practically a union of the two
most powerful financial institutions Of the
city"
Attorney L. c. Krauthoff who arranged
the legal features Of the transaction, said :
I'VE call II a voluntary liquidation, bur IL
is really a deal which results In a power.
full financial institution, one that will be
in a position 70 handle a class OF busi-
ness that has heretofore gone east"
Though such are the statements made
by the interested bank officials, II Is
known that the Metropolitan National
Bank has been doing a losing business fo-
six months past.
The failure OF the Missouri National
Bank six months ago was the cause OF a
lively run upon the Metropolitan, and
though the bank weathered the storm at
that time, It's business since has not been
profitable. The terms Of the eonsoida-
ton are not made known, but II II stated
tonight that the transaction has been
effected at loss 10 the stockholders in
the Metropolitan National.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
DENMARK's NEW CABINET.
Herr HOerrinE the Premier and Min
lister of Finance.


lister of Finance.
Copenhagen, May 23.-King Christian
has accepted the resignation of the Thott
ministry. which was rendered on the 10th.
The cabinet has been reconstructed with
the following assignments Of the portfo-
los:
Herr Hoerrlng, premier and minister OF
finance.
Vice Admiral Ryan. minister OF marine
and ad interim minister OF foreign affairs.
Herr AHerraus Baudenheth, minister OF
the interior
Herr Alfred Hage, minister OF agricul-
ture.
Bishop 81. Hyr. minister OF public works.
Col Puxen, minister OF war
Herr N. r. Rump. minister OF justice
and for Iceland
Herr II. Hoerrlng was minister OF the
interior and OF public works IN the cabf-
net OF Baron Reedz Thott.
Herr Rump and Vice Admiral Ryan re-
tain their former portfolios of justice and
marine, though Baron Thott was minis-
ter for foreign affairs In his own cabinet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
POWER HOUSE IN RUINS.
Half n Dozen Firemen Caught Under
Falling wall.

Louisville, KY. May 23-The old power
house Of the city Railway Company, at
Seventeenth and Walnut streets. which.
OF late. has been used for storing the
companys machinery, was burned with
rs contents this morning.
Half dozen fremen were caught under
a falling wall, while fighting the fire and
two OF them, Capt Frank Raggy and
Jack Jacob we're seriously hurt. The
former had both legs broken aud the lat
ter n internally injured.
Capt. n. w. fattlmer, ed Hughes, Tim
Lehan and John Barry we're more or less
seriously burned.
The loss Is $4,000 partially Insured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
SUICIDE FOLLOWS a scoLDING.

New Jersey hoy Hangs Himself
While His Parents are az Church.
Camden, N. j., May 23.-William r. Ross.
the 15-year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs VIII
liam Ross Of Stockton, this county. COM
mitted suicide to-day by hanging himself.
The boy was In good spirits when his
parents started to church. on their re-
turn they found him hanging lifeless. lie
was addicted TO the use of cigarettes, for
which he was chided by his father. II Is
believed that he could not break of the
habit, and In despair took his life.
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KILLS his WIFE's LOVER.

Negro Farm LnbOFers I'm Fatal
Fight in New Jersey.
gro, dubbed and shot David Locker. an
other negro, to death last night on the
road between Red Bank and Shrewsbury,
N. j. Both men lived at Shrewsbury and
were farm laborers. The killing, 1t is al
.eged, resulted from the fondness shown
by Rosters wife for the company of other
men, one of whom was Locker. Mrs. Ro-
sier was in Red Bank last night and Lock-
er was returning home with her, when
they met the woman's husband. Roster
attacked Locker. beating him about the
head with a revolver. Roster then shot
him In the head, Locker dying soon after
wards. The murderer gave himself up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
LILY WHITES SURRENDER.
south Carolina Given over to the
Black Republicans.

Columbia, s. c., May 23.-South Caro-
lina's twenty-three lily white republicans.
who for four years have been organizing
a new republican party. taking in many
whites and the more educated negroes.
have been whipped out by the old regu-
lars under e. A. Webster. They had
hopes OF some day taking In all the dis
contented whites and capturing the state,
but obtaining no recognition or encourages
ment at Washington, have surrendered.
DIR. Sampson Pope, the lily white leader.
tonight announces his surrender, ana
urges his followers TO go over into tho
Webster wing The same advice Is also
given by a negro leader on that side.
Webster has been given control Of the
postofilce patronage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
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PULLED OFF THE ROCKS.
Three Warships and Five Tugs Save
the Arcadia.


ST. Johns. N. r., May 2S.-The Hamburg
American liner Arcadia was pulled off the
rocks near Cape Ray at o'clock this
morning by the warships Cordelia, Pell-
can and Buzzard. assisted by five tugs.
She Is now safely anchored In Port Aux
Basques harbor, having reached there un-
der her own steam. Her extra steam
pumps are sufficient TO keep the leaks UNI
der control.
To-day divers have been examining her
bottom In order 20 effect temporary re-
pairs by means Of beams and cement be-
fore she attempts to reach her port OF
dockage. IL II thought probable that she
will come to 81. Johns, as there are many
safe harbors along the coast la which she
could find shelter In case Of stormy wealth
er. Arrangements are being made for the
trans-shipment OF such cargo as has been
saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
SHOT DEAD IN A CELL.
Texas Mob Lynches a Man Accused
of Murder.

of Murder.
Houston, Tex. May 28.-R. w. Stewart.
a prominent merchant OF Lindale, was
recently eni.ced from his home and MUIR
dered. Efie Jones. colored. was arrested
for the murder. and In the confession Inn
piicates wiil Jones. white man. promI-
nent in the community. Jones was ar.
rested and placed In jail. Shortly after
o'clock this morning a mob appeared
at the county jail al Tyler, and on the
refusal OF the sheriff to admit them, broke
the door, went 20 VIII Jones' cell and shot
him 70 death as he sat on his cot. He
told them that they we're killing an inno-
cent man, but the leaders answered they
had proof Of his guilt. They refused TO
XIII Ehie Jones. saying that, az she did
not have the means and influence 70 es-
cape punishment, they would let the law
take rs course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
MRS. LUErGARrs MURDER.
Charred BOner and BIoOd-stained
Clothing Found.

Chicago. ILL.,, May 2S.-charred bones
and some old clothing. said to be blood
stained. were taken by the police to-day
from a building in the rear Of the home
OF Adolph l.. Luctgarts. the wealthy sau-
sage manufacturer. who Is accused OF
wife murder The bones will be examined
10 determine II they are OF the human
body, and the stains on the clothing will
be put under medical test TO ascertain
whether they are blood stains The police
attach great importance to this End.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24

London. May IA dispatch 70 the
Times from Buenos Ayres says. THE SUI
gar Industry II threatened with n severe
crisis. owing 70 oyerproduotion. The ex-
cess Of available exports for the current
gear Is more than 10000 tons"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
MILITARY FIRE on A mon.
Fourteen killed ana 80 wounded IN
Hungary.

Agram. Hungary, May 23.-The election
OF the croatian and siayonian provisional
diet took place to-day Disturbances oc-
CURED IN several towns. Al Bosnyiaezl
there was a terrible riot. Tho military
were ordered 10 fire on tho crowd. with
the result that fourteen we're killed ana
thirty wounded.
The Hungarian papers accuse the Cath
ole clergy Of f0menting the riots BY as
sorting that the government intends to In
troduce civil marriage.
The soldiers who were assigned 20 pre-
serve order AZ Bosnyaczi were fired upon
and stoned BY crowd Of a thousand,
mostly women. -
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ARMENIANs ATTACKED.

Serious Outbreaks Reported in Asia
Minor.
London, May PA dispatch to the Dali
ly Telegraph from Constantinople says
that serious outbreaks against the Armen-
ians have occurred in a village near Van
and at Ineboli seaport of Asia Minor
The consul in Ineboli has telegraphed to
the government to send warship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
sCOnCIIEn KILLED.
Pedal Caught on n step ana Threw
Him Under n Train.

Rochester. ". y. May 23.-otto KEEP
pling. aged u years. while racing on his
bicycle with a train on tho Irondequeolt
Bay railroad to-day. caught his pedal IN
the step Of the ear. and was thrown UNI
der the wheels and killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
JAMES GORDON BENNETT BACK.
Ills Yacht Makes "A Fast Run Frons
bermuda 20 New York.

New York. May 2s-James Gordon Ben
nett. proprietor OF the New York Herald.
arrived this afternoon in his steam yacht
from Toulon, France. calling az MADEIRA.
Las Palmas and Bermuda. The run from
bermuda to this place was made In fifty
three hours. He arrived at quarantine
shortly before SHUTDOWN. and after an In
spection the yacht proceeded up the bay
and anchored on Tomkinsville.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
URUGUAY's REBELS.
Government Troops RepuIsed NJ
Revern with Heavy Loss.

London. May A.-Telegrams from tho
Brazilian frontier Of Uruguay say that
the rebels made a determined stand at Re-
vera. The government troops tried to
capture the town, but were rcpulsed with
severe loss. They are now waiting Tor re-
inforcemeuts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
HEARTLEss HUSBAND.
shoots His wife Dead as She Lies
HOpeIessIy III.

Chicago, H., May 2.-Lying helplessy
~. with her S-year-old child asleep at her
side, Mrs. Nellie Dawson, p years old,
was shot and killed by her husband. John
Dawson, this afternoon.
The shooting followed a quarrel.
The murderer IL az large, but the police
declare he viii soon be captured as he
Is well known 10 them.
The dead woman's father 10 a well-to-do
farmer near Lincoln, Nob. She married
Dawaon IN lincoln eight years ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
PREJUDICE AGAINST THE JEWS.
Rabbi Levy InauEurates a Movements
For Its Removal.

indianapolis. Ind. May 2S.-The annual
meeting OF the district grand lodge No. 2.
order Of B'nai Birth, begun its session
here this morning. The district Is COM
posed OF Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky. KAN
sas Missouri, Colorado and New Mexico.
and forty-five lodges are represented.
The most important business to-day was
movement, inaugurated by Rabbi Levy,
TO remove popular prejudice against the
Jewish race. A special committee will
consider the subject
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
FALL or THE FLooD.

Hun over the Yazoo Road.
Greenville Miss, May 2S-Tho first
train on the Yazoo River ana Mississippi
Valley railroad since the food arrived to-
day. Regular trains between Greenvliie
and Carey viii commence running to-mor-
row. The river Is falling four-tenths OF
an inch every twenty-four hours.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-24
MANOs ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
He and His Staff Sent to Athens For
Court Martial,

London, May A.-According to a dis
patch to the Daily Graphic from Corfu, it
is reported there that Col. Manos attempt
ed suicide while in jail. He has been sent,
handcuffed with his entire staff, to Ath-
ems for trial by court-martal.
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Evacuation of Crete.

Canea, Island of Crete, May 2S.-Col.
Staikos, with the last detachment of
Greek expeditionary force, embarked for
Greece this morning.