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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21

Col. Peek of Conyers has possibly found
q new campaign issue. He says the lynch
ers are probably operating upon the
wrong set of men," and that If the signs
of the times do not deceive us, we are
now living under a court oligarchy."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21
PIatt Patriotism.
From the Wilmington IN. c. sta

FROM the WliiihStOh w ~ STAR
~ -
Hon. Abram Hewitt of New York says
he cant see how Gen. Tracy can con-
sent to be cats paw to pull Platt's chest
nuts out of the fire." Pshaw. He expects
a big share of all he pulls out. Hewitt is
too busy wrestling with his dyspepsia and
insomnia to study up these things. and
understand patriots of the Tracy make
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21

The rights of property are being vindl-
Gated in a gratifying manner in the court
at Dalton, and thieves and receivers of
stolen goods are being melted justice with
an even hand. If the courts In all parts
of the state would punish lawlessness as
certainly and as speedily. it would be TO
the benefit of the whole commonwealth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21
The seventh EcIipse.
Louisville Courier-Journal Dem.

There will be six eclpses in 1898. There
were only two this year. There seems to
be more of everything under this business
administration. baltimore American
Perhaps you may yet include the eclipse
of civil service reform and make it seven.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21

The way cotton is plling into this port
indicates that Savannah is gong to have
another million bale season in 1S97-9S, but
it does not mean that the crop viii be an
exceedingly large one. Savannah is mere
ly benefting by her natural advantages,
and the natural disadvantages of some
other ports which win probably not get so
much cotton this year as heretofore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21

Some of the Cherokees and Choctaws
of the Indian Territory are preparing to
put into effect rather unique protest
against certain federal laws which are
shortly to go into effect in the territory.
The Indians declare that before they will
submit to the new laws they will pull up
stakes and emigrate to Mexico. They
now have agents across the border select
ing sites for them, in the event that they
determine to move. The emigration would
precisely suit many of the white rus
tiers" of the territory, who have for a
long time been watching the Indian lands
with envious eyes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21

1t seems that about all of the New York
ers who have money to bet on the election
are "coppering' Tracy and playing Van
Wyek open"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21

Dink Bolts. Pod Dismuke, Abe slup-
sky. Grub Skags. ct al, have lost their
most constant friend.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21
Independence. Not Autonomy.

The Cuban insurgents don't want au-
tonomy. They are not fighting for that.
They want independence. That is what
they are fighting for and it looks very
much as if they would get what they
want In our dispatches yesterday there
was an interview with prominent repre-
sentative Of the Cuban army. He said
that the leading men of the army met on
Oct. 4, and decided they would accept
nothing less than independence. They ap-
pear to be confident of success and they
have pretty good reasons to be. The fact
that leading Spaniards in Cuba are begin
ming to talk of annexation to the United
| States is an indication that among SPANS
friends in Cuba the cause of independence
Is regarded as almost gained. The Span
iards in Cuba would never favor annexa-
ton if they thought there was still a good
chance for Spain to re-establish her au-
thority In the island They have been bit
terer in their expression of hostility to the
United Statess than the people of Spain
have, and would be glad of an opportunity
to do them an injury. Still. they would
much rather be annexed to the United
States than live under government COM
posed of Cubans
One strong reason for thinking the out
look for the Cubans is promising is that it
is almost certain that congress, soon after
it's meeting in December, will take some
action favorable to them. They think that
If this country should recognize them as
belligerants they could put an end to
| Spanish rule in Cuba in short order In
holding that view that may be right. They
would not have much difficulty then in
getting what assistance they want. They
have said all along that they do not want
men. They want war material and being
recognized as belligerants they would get
it in abundance in all probability.
A crisis in Cuba's affairs is rapidly ap-
preaching. Something of a definite char
acter is likely to occur in the island by the
beginning of the new year The Cubans
are hopeful and the Spaniards are despon-
dent. That is pretty good indication that
Spain is rapidly exhausting her resources.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21
CURRENT COMMENT.
Too Democratic.

From the Richmond Dispatch Oem.).
We notice that the republican papers
do not take to the idea of Alaska's ever
becoming a state, but then, it must be
remembered that conditions out there are
very democratic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-21


to halt all others.
The use of salt as a condiment saws
the Journal of Hygiene, is so general and
so universally believed in as necessary that
we rarely hear a word against it's excess
siVe use, but there are a multitude of per
sons who eat far too much salt-eat it on
everything, on meat, fish, potatoes. mel
ons, in butter, on tomatoes, turnips and
squash, in bread and on a host of foods too
numerous to mention. To so great an ex
tent is 1t used that no food is relished
wi1icii has NOT salty taste, and this hides
more or lessfthe real taste, which is often
very delicate. Now the amount of salt re-
quired in the system is compare tivelv
small, and if the diet has been rightly
compounded very, little is necessary. Some
go so far as to discard it's use altogether
but whether this is wise or not We will
not here consider. What are some of the
evils of the excessive use of salt? They
are to paralyze the nerves of taste or to
pervert them so they cannot enjoy anv-
thing which has not salty flavor. and in
addition there is direct tax on both the
skin and the kidneys in removing If from
the blood. Whether the skin is harmed NV
this tax we do not know Possibly il is nor
greatly injured, yet we know that few
people possess a healthy skin, but II &c
now. pretty well settled that an excessive
use of salt does overtax the kidneys i'm its
removal, and that the great number of
cases of arrangement and disease of these
organs is due to this use. 1t takes only a
little time to learn to enjoy many kinds Of
food without salt, and we advise our read
ers and others to look into this matter
and to try and diminish the use of tbis
condiment so far as possible. We believe
they will be better for it.
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SPAIN AND JAPAN UNITE
In an Alliance For Mutual Protection
Against United States.

In an Alliance For Mutual Protection
Against United States.
A dispatch from Paris to a news
agency at London says that inquiry at
the American embassy there has elici-
ted confirmation of the rumor that
the governments 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 and Hawaii, provide that in the
event of an actively aggressive move
ment on the part Of the United States
tending toward interference in Cuban
affairs or persistence in the annexation
of the Hawaiian islands both Spain
and Japan shall declare war stimuli
taneously against the United States
and shall make hostile demonstration
along both the Atlantic and Pacific
coast lines OF the country.
Little credence is placed in official
circles in Washington in the above
statement. Indeed, so far as can be
learned no intimation of such an agree
ment has ever reached the state de-
partment.
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History OF the Murder.

1t was in April, 1895, that Sheriff
Quinn was killed. He went to the
Delk home, in Pike county, with q
posse, for the purpose Of arresting
Taylor Delk, and they were resisted
by those within the dwelling. As to
who were in the house has always been
matter of doubt. 1t was certain that
Tom Delk and Tom Langford were
there, but it has always been denied
by old men Delk and his son that the
former was present when the shooting
took place.
The sheriff with the posse advanced
upon the house. Firing commenced,
the officers Of the law stating after
wards that the inmates fred first, and
the inmates swearing that the officers
were the first to fire. One Of the shots
from the house killed Sheriff Quinn.
Tom and Taylor, his father, were tried
and convicted for murder after hasty
trial, there being fear Of mob violence.
Tom was hanged few weeks ago.
Taylor, having been given new trial,
had his sentence postponed. A Sec
ond time he was convicted and SEN
fenced to hang on July 10th. His case
was appealed to the supreme court and
is now pending. Langford escaped
after the murder and could not be
found.
Tom Delk always stated that Tom
Langford fred the shot which killed
Sheriff Quinn. To this statement he
stuck until his death. He said his
father was not present, and when
Sheriff Quinn came up to the house
Langford raised q rife, and, taking
careful aim, sent the bullet that ended
the sheriff's life,
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A MOTHERS DESPERATE DEED.
She Cuts the Threats Of Her Four Children
While Intoxicated.

She Cuts the Threats OF Her Four Children
While Intoxicated.
Emma Simonds, the wife of q Lon
don engine filter, cut the Threats Of
her four young children and then her
own Wednesday night.
Simonds returned home about l
o'clock in the morning, and as he en-
tered his bedroom he stumbled over
the bodies Of two of his children.
Turning in horror toward the bed he
saw his wife and two of the children
sitting upright, their throats cut from
ear to ear, thought life was not then
extinct.
1t is not possible that any will sur
yive. The room was despatched with
blood and it was evident that the chill
dren who were lying on the floor
fought desperately for life.
1t appears that Mrs. Simonds, after
q period of abstinence, broke the
pledge on Diamond Jubilee day and
had been drinking heavily ever since.
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~NATIONAL" DEMOCRATS
or Kentucky Hold Their Convention In
Louisville.


or Kentucky Hold Their Convention In
Louisville.
The National Democrats Of Ken
tuck held their convention at Louis
vile Wednesday. Permanent organi-
cation was speedily effected with the
Hon. John G.. Carlisle as chairman.
In opening his speech Mr.. Carlisle
said:
II congratulate the national demo-
Gratis Of Kentucky upon the magnifl-
cent response they have made to the
call for this convention, and I con-
graduate the friends OF sound money,
tariff reform and good government in
every part Of the country upon this aus.
picious opening OF campaign which,
am sure, will be memorable in the
annals Of the party.
Ex-Secretary Carlisle took up the
question Of tariff and talked at some
length on it. He praised the "stapch
bravery" Of those who bolted denoc-
racy.
Three cheers for Carlisle were given
with lusty will when he concluded,
and this was followed by an insistent
demand for Mr.. Watterson.
Mr.. Watterssn's speech was most
literally punctuated by voices and
hands expressing approval Of his ut
terances, but the loudest and longest
perhaps was when he dramatically de-
clared that the coinage Of silver at the
ratio OF 10 to was as dead as the
institution of African slavery.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Watterson's
speech the resolutions we're read by
the Hon. w. G. P. Breckenridge. The
sentiment revealed in these resolutions
found the fullest appreciation and the
unanimous adoption followed with an
old.time Kentuckian heartiness.
Henry Watterson was the unani-
nous choice of the resolution commit
tee for its chairman. The resolutions
denounce the free and unlimited coin
age of silver; oppose the levying Of
unjust taxes; advocate the reform of
the currency laws so as to maintain
the standard of the world and furnish
a sound stable and sufficient currency
of gold and silver.
Grover Cleveland is Endorsed by the
following paragraph:
"The democrats Of Kentucky renew theii
allegiance to the principles Of true democra-
cy as exempliaed by the administration Of
Grover Cleveland and as illustrated by his
eminent secretary Of the treasury, ]. G. Oar
Isle, and pledge themselves to renewed and
unceasing efforts to embody and substanti-
ate them in the national policy"
Following the disposal of the com.
mittee report, the delegates listened
to the Hon. w. G. p. Breckenridge.
At 9;15 O'Clock p. M, the election OF
a candidate for clerk Of the court Of
appeals was entered upon and the
selection Of ex-Lieutenant Governor
Hindmsn was made unanimous.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-07-24
MINERS ISSUE BULLETIN.
Army of strikers Increase and the suppl,
Of Coal IL Being Exhausted.

Army Of Strikers Increase and the supply
Of Coal Is Being Exhausted.
President Ratchford and Secretary
Pearce have issued an official bulletin,
No. /, to the miners, it being review
Of the situation: The bulletin says:
"Our fight for living wages now
covers in whole or in part eight states
Of the union. 1t is general suspen-
sion and no local settlements will be
authorized or recognized.
''The second week and the eighth
day of our suspension brings with it
greater assurance Of ultimate victory
than any previous day. Our forces are
increasing every every, our determine
ton is unAinching and our actions are
law-abiding in every particular.
The states and number Of miners in
volved:
western Pennsylvania-Fully 20,-
600 miners have joined us for living
wages, which makes suspension almost
unanimous in every mine in the dis
trict. Work still continues in the CEN
trail field, but steps will be taken in q
few days looking TO q suspension,
which is believed will be successful.
"Ohio-Twenty- ght thousand min.
ers have laid down their tools In their
demand for living wages, making the
suspension general, excepting few
local mines.
'Indiana-Advices received Thurs
dayreport every mine and every miner
in this state suspended. Eight thou
sand have joined the march for living
wages.
"Illinois-Reports from this state
are to the effect that suspension is
practically general, and that the min
ers are determined to continue the
march until living wages are secured.
"West Virginia-About 8, 900 miners
have Joined the movement. Reports
from various sections of the state CON-
firm the belief that miners will sus-
spend. Eight organizers left this city
Thursday for West Virginia. Supply Of
coal from that field will be cut off in q
very few days.
Kentucky and Tennessee---About
1000 miners have suspended, others
may be expected to follow.
Kansas Miners are all at work,
but will hold q convention on Satur-
day. 1t is expected that all will sus-
pend.
"Alabama-Reports indicate that
5000 miners or more have suspended;
convention today. Nothing further
learned of their action.
1.-THE supply Of coal is fast becom-
ing exhausted at the various distrib-
uting points. Railroads are confiscat-
ing shipments; cities are almost with
out supply-in fact, coal famine is
near at hand"
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-07-24
CONFEREES DISAGREE.
Most Important Features Of Tariff Bill
Prove 20 He snaGs.

Most Important Features OF Tariff Bill
Prove TO He snsss.
A Washington special OF Monday
says: The tariff confcrces have struck
some snags in their work. The minor
matters were easily adjusted, but on
all important features there has been
no agreement, and the outlook Mon
day was that several reports would
have to be made before an adjustment
could be reached.
The house conferees are standing
solidly by their bill, and the senate
conferees are no less tenacious.
The senate conferees have laid be-
fore the house members the condition
in the senate where there Is not an
actual majority Of the republicans and
where other than republican votes are
necessary to pass the bill or adopt q
conference report. They asserted
that in 1896 the democrats were in
better majority, yet the house was
finally compelled to accept the senate
bill in order to pass it, The members
Of the house are standing by their bill
nevertheless and have told the sena.
tors that they cannot accept the SEN
ate amendments on many important
items.
Burlaps, cotton ties and other items
which are placed on the free list by
the senate met with great hostility
from the house conferees and 80 far
nothing in the way of compromise
offered by the senate members has
been accepted. The house conferees
are also insisting upon higher COM
pensatory duties on the manufactures
OF cotton on account Of the duty Of 20
per cent on raw cotton.
The house members have maintain
ed that the house bill has been COM
mended more than the senate bill and
that the conference should get as close
to it as possible. The senate con.
ferees, in addition to presenting the
present political complexion Of the
senate, have pointed out the difficulty
that will occur if several reports OF
partial agreements and disagreements
are made
They have told the house members
that it will lead to endless discussion;
that they have no power to force Q
vote, and that there is not q majority
in the senate to keep the senate in
session in case Of filibuster against
the conference report.
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SAVED BY MILITIA.
Mob Was Anxious to Lynch Oscar Will
liams, Colored.

MOD was Anxious 10 Lynch Oscar Will
liains, Coloretl.
Oscar Williams, the negro who as
saulted the S-year-old daughter of s.
Z. Campbell. promine nt farmer. near
Hampton, Ca, some days ago, and
who has been chased through four
counties by an angry mob of outraged
Clayton county citizens, was captured
Wednesday night in GAINESVILLE.
Williams would have been lynched
at once but for the prompt action OF
Mayor Huguley, of GAINESVILLE. The
mayor saw that the mob was going to
lynch the prisoner, and he appealed
to the governor to order out the
troops.
The governor authorized the mayor
to call out the military and in a few
minutes the GAINESVILLE Blues were
marching down to the guardhouse
with their guns, and in full uniform.
When the troops arrived on the scene
the crowd had already formed for the
lynching bee. The train from Griffin
had carried down large number, and
all of them seemed determined to take
Williams life.
At. first the mob seemed disposed to
pay little attention to the soldiers, but
the firm demeanor of the armed troops
soon convinced the crowd that there
would be trouble IL an attempt was
made to lynch Williams.
Late at night Governor Atkinson
was asked for instructions, and he tel.
ephoned the officers in GAINESVILLE to
carry the prisoner to Macon or Allan.
ia. The officers in GAINESVILLE ex.
pressed the fear that the negro would
be pulled from the train II carried to
Atlanta through Griffin, Jonesboro or
Lovejoy. Governor Atkinson then
advised that the prisoner be carried to
Macon.
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TURKS CRITICISED

BY italian Deputies for Blocking Peace
Negotiations.
In the Italian chamber Of deputies
at Rome, Monday, the Marquis Wis.
CONT Venosta, minister for foreign
affairs, said that the Turkish govern
ment was placing numerous difficulties
in the way of the prosecution Of the
peace negotiations and causing delay.
"This condition OF things cannot be
allowed to continue. The great pow
crs remain perfectly united and are
determined to attain their ends"
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CRITICISED LEES REPORT.
Spanish Paper Makes . Bitter Attacl
Upon Our Consul.

Spanish Paper Makes . Bitter Attack
Upon Our Consul.
The Advisador Commercial, q polit-
zeal and commercial daily, in O lead
ing editorial article, makes a bitter
attack upon United States Consul
General Lee on account Of his report
to the government at Washington on
the Ruiz case. The paper says,
"Crediting Consul General Lee with
some good Judgment, we cannot but
have compassion for him, believing
him 10 be ashamed Of his report. The
text Of the report has been published
in Havana, and the Spanish residents
show their chivslry by not even dis
playing their scorn for one who has In
cluded many falsehoods in his report"
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-07-24
GULDEysUPPE sLAYERs ON TRIAL
Mrs. Mack and Martin Thorne Answer to
Indictment Against Them.

Mrs. Mack and Martin Thorns Answer to
Indictment Against Them.
Mrs. Augusta Mack and Martin
Thorne, the alleged murderers Of Gull.
densuppe, we're arraigned in general
sessions at New York Monday to plead
to the indictment. found against them.
The prisoners seemed to be fully
alive to the gravity Of their situation,
and for the first time since their arrest
the lines of care were visible on their
features.
Their attorneys entered demurrers
to the indictment, contesting the ju-
risdiction Of the court on the ground
that the crime, II any was committed,
was done beyond the limits Of New
York county.
During the statement of counsel the
two prisoners exchanged no look Of
recognition, nor did they speak to
each other. The demurYer will be ar
gued on Wednesday, July FL.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-07-24
INSURGENTS ACTIVE.

They Are Holding Their Own Regardless
of Being Greatly Outnun'bered.
Information received by Justo Caril-
10, q Cuban patriot at Jacksonville,
Fla, from his brother, Colonel Vim
cente GARLIC, under date Of Santa
Clara province, June Gath, shows that
An active campaign is being carried On
and that the Cubans are holding their
own despite the presence OF Spaniards
in much greater numbers.
An exciting engagement is reported
to have taken place between General
Weyler's troops, numbering 40, 600
men, and those under General GARLIC,
commanding the fourth corps Of Cen
eral Gowez's army.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-07-24
hEAGUERS AT TORONTO.

Convention Opened with Large Attend
snce Of Delegates.
The Epworth League national con.
vention began at Toronto, Canada,
Thursday, with q large attendance.
Decorations on the principal buildings
gave the city a holiday appearance.
The opening meetings were held in
the afternoon in the pavilion of the
Metropolitan church. In the pavilion,
A. 8. Hardy, premier Of Ontario,
warmly welcomed the visitors, as did
also Rev, A. Carmen, Of Toronto.
Replies were made for the Method
list Episcopal church by Bishop w. 2.
Ninde, Of Detroit, and for the Method.
list Episcopal church, south, by Bishop
o. P. Fitzgerald. Of Nashville.
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RESERVOIRS BURST.

hshing Waters Cause Death and De-
struction In Dutchess Valley.
A special from Poughkeepsie, N. Y,
|ys: The two large reservoirs in the
fshkill mountains which supplied
ater to the towns Of WATERMAN and
ishkill burst their walls at 2 o'clock
Fednesday morning and the water
|at was released swept through the
|nchess valley, causing ruin and death.
Five bodies have been taken from
|e wreckage left in the wake OF the
>od and there are known to be two
ID probably three more lying beneath
= piled up debris, which is ell that
mains OF the three houses that were
Fept away by the mighty torrents.