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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
SLIGHT RISE IN THE FLOOD.

The weather squaIIy, But no Dam
age Done 90 the Levees.
Natchez Miss. May s--The government
gauge to-day showed a rise OF half a
tenth in the river at this point. Several
parties who have private gauges say the
government gauge is not reliable at the
present stage OF water, as It is located
In an eddy at the corner OF the wharf,
cline for several days.
The weather was squally, with showers,
to-day, but so far as heard from no dam
age TO the levees resulted. The water
behind the Louisiana levees rose only one
and one-half inches to-day, but already a
large portion OF Concordia parish Is under
water. ana each inch Of water means a
greater period of overflow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
PRINCETON STUDENT SHOT.
His Gan Accidentally Discharged In
PuahIng a Boat From a nank.

Princeton, N. j., May s.-Rowley shep-
ardson OF Richmond. a Princeton student.
with two companions. went rowing on the
Raritan canal this afternoon In pushing
the boat from the bank a gun was accl-
dnctally discharged and the bullet enter
ed under ShepardHon's aide, innlcung a
wound from which the attending physl-
clan says be cannot recover.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
BIG FINE Ar MANNING
The Dispensnry. Two Warehouses
and "a stable Burned.

Columbia, 8. G., May S-Early this
morning fire al Manning destroyed the
county dispensary two warehouses and a
stable. the latter hlled with stock Two
horses that escaped ran down the rail-
road track. and getting fastened In the
trcstie over Black river wrecked n
freight train. the engine and several cars
plunglns into tho river. No lives were
1ost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
CLEMENCY or THE PRESIDENT.

The Time of COunterfeiter Afford to
Expire June 20.
Washington, May s.-The President to-
day made the following disposal of ap-
plications for clemency:
w. p. Mangum of North Carolina, Illicit
distilling, fine RENTED.
Ennis Thomas, Virginia, Illicit distlIl-
ing, fine remitted.
Charles p. Afford, Georgia, counterfeit
ing, sentence commuted so that sentence
will end June 90 next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
TURKS OocUPY voLo.
The Troops sent at the Request OF
of the French and British COnsuIs.

Washington. May s-The Turkish lega-
ton tonight received the following cable
gram from Constantinople; "Edhem Pa
sha. who is now at Velestino, teegraphs
under date Of to-day that the French ana
British consuls Of Volo called upon him
this evening. IN order TO state. In their
own names and those Of their colleagues.
that the Greek troops had evacuated the
place after having released the convlcts,
and they requested him to send at once
forces TO occupy the town and 10 secure
the public order and safety. Ten battal-
ions. therefore. sent for that purpose to
Volo. entered and occupied the city"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

rer's office adjourned tonight, and vari-
GUS rumors as to its findings are ahoat
II is thought by some that majority and
minority reports will be made. but 1t is
probable that the report will fully exoner-
ate Mr.. Stockton of directly owing the
state $4,000 as charged. It is understood
that the Jacksonville banker admits hold
ing that amount of collateral which he is
to turn over to the state as fast as he
realizes on it, and he has already disposed
of some 5000 worth Of these securities,
which he Is at anytime ready to pay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
GERMANY BACKING TURKEY.
Turkish Losses in Killed. wounded
and Sick $4,000.

server from Rome dated yesterday Sat
urday) says that Germany unreservedly
supports the demands made by Turkey
upon Greece. The correspondent of the
Observer at Athens says: II am assured
that the Greeks still occupy Ismaret and
Salagora, in Epirus.
A dispatch to the Observer from Athens,
dated yesterday Saturday. says that the
officials and consuls of Salonica report
that the Turkish losses in killed, wound
ed and sick during the past campaign will
reach $1,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
PLACE WANTED FOR HUNTER.
senator DebOe Asks the President to
Send Him to ChiIe.

sNNW HNfU 10 NHIIt.
Washington, May S.-Senator Deboe's
call at the white house to-day was for the
purpose of urging the President TO ap-
point DR.. Hunter of Kentucky to leading
foreign mission, probably Chill. DR.. Hun
ter was for some time the leading candi-
date in the recent Kentucky senatorial
contest finally giving place to Mr.. Deboe.
The President spoke in high terms of DR.
Hunter and the latter's friends came away
feeling that. though there might be doubt
as to his appointment to Chilli the pros
poets were encouraging for the selection
of their candidate to some other foreign
post of equal rank
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
A FLASH or HERorsM.
'o'ehski Fires the Greeks with tbe
brnvery of Their Fsoref,,n

'oio May S.-A stirring incident IN con.
lion ANY,, On with the battle at velestino has
Just been reported. mas
Cen smolensli. with something ., a..
boloe ~ enthusiasm attributed TO sko-
sol9,a.i iOue along the lines. addressing the
,5o ,..,,,i ana imploring them to remember
son y, 'a,'ions OF their race TN the saered
tset. iNessaly should be saturated win
u need be. II was like an
AVN Both uniform soldiers and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
TURKEY DEMANDS INDEMNITY.
VIII Not Evacuate ThessaIy Until 1t
Is Paid.

London, May S.-The Berlin correspond
ent of the Observer says that it is re-
ported that the Turks will claim an in,
demnity on account of the war with
Greece, and that they will not exacute
Thessaly until they receive guarantees
that the amount asked for will be paid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
BANKER 4 SUICIDE.
Turned on the Gas and Died in His
Bath Room.

Richmond, Va. May S.-N. w. Nelson.
president of the Metropolitan Bank Of
Richmond, was found dead IN his bath
room this morning. with the gas turned on.
lie had been a great sufferer for some
time and 1t is believed ended his life 10
get rid of his pain. Mr.. Nelson was n
years old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
PERU AND BOLIVIA.

ffotocoi SiHned Suspendinx Gus~
tom House Districts.
Lima. May SIT is reported here that
the Peruvian minister 20 Bolivia and the
members Of the Bolivian government have
signed a protocol suspending custom house
and madre dios districts. The matter OF
the occupation Of the Aquirl and Perus
regions and any question arising for dis
cussion concerning these spbiects win be
submitted 10 arbitration. The arbitrator
named In the agreement Is the King OF
Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

Rome, May s.-The opinlone denies the
report 10 the effect that the exchange OF
views OF Italy Germany and Austria. In
regard TO Turkey and Greece. is subject
TO the arrangements Of the triple alliance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

London. May S--A special dispatch from
Rome says there was a violent earthquake
shock at Rome and IN It's vicinity to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY.

slight shocks Felt al Several Places.
but no Damage Done.
Rome. May S--sllght undulatory shocks
were felt here and at Rocca di Papa, IL
vol and velletri as a result Of the earth
quake shocks this morning. Lesser shocks
followed later In the day doing no dam
age. The earthquake appears 90 have
been without especial Incident
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
SMOLENsKI IN A TRAP.
A Turkish Army Between Him and
the Greek Main Army.

A Turkish Army Between Him and
the Greek Main Army.
Washington. May Sat the Turkish le-
cation here the occupation of Volo is re-
garded as the most important and decisive
movement since the war begun. 1t is
pointed out that the result of it leaves the
Greek army cut in two, with Gen. Smo-
lenskis army outflanked, and unable to
communicate with the main body of the
Greek army, under Prince Constantine
The Turkish forces now occupy a line ex-
tending from Milouna Pass southwark to
Volo. Gen. Smolenskis arm is east of this
line, with Turkish army between him
and Athens.
London, May S.-The reports that the
Turks have entered Volo is confirmed
The foreign fleets have landed recruits to
guard the town.
The news from the seat of war Is still
somewhat confusing as to the exact po-
sitions of the Greeks; but it appears GER
tain that Gen. Smolenski at Almyro and
Domokos is not in a geographically strong
position. The Turks have full control of
the road leading from Thessaly to the val
ley of Spherchicos, and no obstacles ex-
lists to prevent them from advancing by
Turka pass and cutting off all communi-
cation with Domokos and Lamia
At no point during the retreat of the
Greeks from Pharsala on Wednesday was
there anything like a rout, although their
ranks were moved by Turkish shrapnel
The Turkish lines advanced quietly and
irres istibly, the gaps closing up instantly
as if the men were not only Indifferent,
but actually unconscious of the fire.
Reports from Greek sources say the
Turks have begun a wholesale massacre
of the inhabitants of the Epirus, and
stories of unspeakable atrocities are told.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
AMBASSADORS CONFER.
The CzRr Sends nm Ambulance Corps
to the Turks.

Constantinople, May S.-The ambassa-
doris met to-day and discussed mediation
by the powers between Turkey and
Greece.
The car has informed the sultan Of the
dispatch of an ambulance corps Of sur
geons, Red Cross nurses and 800 beds for
the Turkish wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
sixteen BattaIIons for Jnn,pa.

9a'onica' May S-sixteen battallans
y, ,.on the Adrianople army. a regiment
cavalry and three field batteries have
'' sent to Janina, via Monastlr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
CRETANs OUT FOR BLOOD.
Two Reported OF to Assassinate
Two Ambassadors.

London, May S.-The ST. James Gazette
this afternoon publishes report that two
Cretan Christians have started for Con-
stantinople to assissinate the German am
bassador, Baron Saurma Won Jeltsch, and
the Austrian ambassador Baron Won Cali
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

Baltimore, Md, May s.-sherin Nelson
OF Somerset county, reached this city to-
night, bringing with him william An
drews, (colored). charged with criminal
assault upon a white woman. A crowd
gathered at Princess Anne prior 10 the de-
parture. and much Indignation was ex-
pressed because OF the removal Of the
prisoner but no attempt was made 10
take him from the sheriff Andrews Is
now In jail here, and will remain until
the day fixed for his trial. He confesses
his guilt. but saws he was not afraid Of
being lynched
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
DANGER OF LYNCHING.
A Negro Ordered Removed TO BaItI-
more 10 save His Life.

Annapolis, Md, May S-Gov Lowndes
this morning received a telegram from
Sheriff Nelson of Somerset county, Mary
land, saying that there is serious danger
that w. M. Andrews. negro confined in
the Jail at Crisfeld, will be lynched II he
Is not removed from that place at once.
Gov. Lowndes ordered the prisoner re-
moved to Baltimore. Andrews Is accused
of a criminal assault upon Mrs. Mary
Kelly, young white woman, the mother
of two children.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

Athens, May 9. a. m.-Col. vassos has
just arrived from Crete.
II is believed that an armistice of fort
night between Greco and Turkey will be
agreed upon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
CHIPLEY AND STOCKTON TIED.
Each Gets 33 Votes ON the Joint DnI-
lot Taken Yesterday.

Tallahassee. Fla. May s.--But one ballot
was taken at the joint session to-day, with
the following result;
Chlpiey ''''.'''''''.'s'''''''''s'
oNOChtou ...s.......s...s.......s.. ...5j
hahey ..............,..,..........
Hooker ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 3
buTlofu '..'................4,..... i
Messrs. Bates and Blanton left Mr., Ra-
ney for Mr.. Stockton, and Mr.. Cox left
him for Col. Chipley, while DR. Morgan
left Col. Chipley for Mr. Raney. and Mr.
Rouse, whose name was passed yesterday.
voted for Mr. Stockton. There were two
pairs
The joint assembly adopted resolution
pledging the successful senatorial candi-
date to support the principles of the Chi
cago platform, which was introduced by
Senator Palmer of Tampa.
Gov. Bloxham has signed the railroad
commission bill.
Nothing of Importance was done In eth
er house beyond the Introduction of a
few bills. Both houses adjourned early
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09
vAssOs BACK FROM CRETE.
After n Brief Delay the Powers Will
Offer TO Mediate.

Athens, May s. II p. m. The
government has informed the min
listers of the powers YER
bally that, following the recall from Crete
of Col. Vassos, twenty-five officers and
two companies of sapperas, the gradual
withdrawal of the troops from the island
of Crete will take place.
After brief delay the powers will offer
to mediate between Greece and Turkey.
The powers viii insist. however, that
Greece shall confide her interests unre.
serverdly to their hands. Negotiations
have commenced and mediation is regard
ed as imminent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-09

Tallahassee Fla. May S--But one ballot
was taken at the joint session to-day. with
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05
SOUTH PORTLAND.

The Bethany Congregational Parish
has elected these officers for the ensuing
term: Clerk, A. J. Oliver; treasurer, H.
B. Walton; parish committee, N. Il. Ire
fethen, DR.. f. I. Brown, q. B. Walton
A. j. Oliver, John Mullen, W. T. Wey-
mouth, Col. A. G. Moore.
The new wooden building of the Lowell
cycle company has been completed and
is now in the hands of the painters. At
present the crew constitutes a working
force of $50 men, but a force OF 100 more
will be put on, and with the plant run
ming at it's fullest extent 1t could utilize
a force of 400 men and turn out as much.
it not more, work than any other concern
on this continent. In the spring, If bust
ness holds good, the Lowell company has
in contemplation the erection of new
brick building 200 feet long and 80 feet
wide, and of the same height as the
present one, and perhaps story high.
er.
The South Portland foot ball team
will play the Portland High school We'd
nesday on the Deering grounds.
/ The History Club will hold the first
meeting of the season at Mrs. Young's
Wednesday evening, when a programme
for the seasons work will be outlined.
The Congregational society will hold
reception at South Portland Wednes-
day evening in honor of Rev. Mr.. Laugh
ton
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05

ABOUT fourteen or Nfteeu months ago
was working with gang of men and happened
to say to one of them hope it will not rain as
/ have big washing to do for the children
The man said, What is the matter with your
wife?'"
'For years my wife had been suffering from
what the doctors called prolapsus of uterus She
was nervous, had cold hands and feet, palpita-
ton, headache backache, constipation, a disa-
greeable drain with bearing down pains; no ap-
petite. She got so weak she could not get around
am only laborer SO was always in debt with
the doctors, and all for no good, as none did her
any good We began to think that she was never
going to get we'll"
~ told this man what the doctors said was the
matter with her and he said " did You ever hear
of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription" II told
him no. but had tried so many patent medicines
that tired of them all, and besides did not
have enough money to pay the doctor and the
drug store. He said if I would get two CT
three bottles and try them, and If it did not do
NV wife any good that he would pay for the med
icine. went to the drug store (Mr. Clawber's
on Elm street,, and bought bottle. The first
aud second did not seem to have much effect but
the third seemed to work like charm. She has
taken in all about thirteen bottles aud she is TO-
dav as stout and healthy as any woman in the
United States This is not the only case When
ever hear tell of any woman who is sick in the
n-iqhborfiood just send the book and paper that
;s Wrapped around every bottle and that does the
business. I no longer bothered about doing
nv own washing and cooking, for my wife can
do II all in one day and never seems tired or out
of spirits now"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure cousti.
patton, promptly and permanently.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05

Washington, October 4-The President
today renewed the receptions given on
Monday to the general public and shook
hands with about three hundred visitors
in the east room. He also saw tor the
first time all persons who sought an
audience. He was not able to give much
time to each, but saw every one for few
N oments.
Senator Corbett of Oregon, whose claim
to seat in the Senate will be taken pp
Immediately after Congress assemblies.
saw the President for short time and
discussed Oregon appointments, several OF
which are pending.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05
A Great and Good Work.

The following is but brief statement
of the great.an good work accomplished
by the workers of the Gospel Mission
during the month of September: Thirty
six services have been held and at these
meeting 347 persons have been forward
to the altar and received the prayers and
help of the workers; 10 have been bap-
tized; SO have signed the temper
ance pledge. About 800 pounds of provis-
ions have been distributed and several
articles Of household furniture furnished,
Thirty-nine meals and "a lodgings have
been provided for the sick and friendless !;
Al articles of clothing and IA pairs of
boots and shoes given to the worthy
needy ones Employment has been secured
for IS persons, five funeral services con-
Quoted, four friendless persons sent to
their homes, 1873 visits made upon the
sick and destitute ones of our city. FIRE.
quent visits have been made3to the hos
pitfalls, pest houses and 10 to the Reform
school. Three men who have been released
from prison in an impoverished condition
have been assisted and cared for several
nights. Mr.. Pearson has been called from
his bed home to go to the chamber of
death to offer comfort and consolation to
sufferers in their last moments of life.
The applications from really needy wor-
thy ones have not been so great in rs
years as at the present time and this
much needed work now being accom-
plished at the Gospel Mission must soon
be brought to close unless substantial
financial relief is Immediately given.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05

An order for the construction of sewer
at the northerly end of Larch street, was
introduced by Alderman Ilsley and passed
both boards.
The agreement between Deering and
Portland as to the sewer system for the
Fsesenden Park region was ratified.
An order passed both boards for the
construction of a sewer on Portland
street, near Deering line.
Auditor Sanborn acted as clerk of the
Common Council in the absence of Clerk
Mitchell.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05
The Past Chanoellors Association.

The Chancellors' Association of the
Knights of Pythias held argeIysattend-
ed meeting last night..at x. of P. hail.
A committee was appointed to make
arrangements for visiting the subordinate
lodges and it was voted.to notify the
members of the annual meeting which
occurs in November. 1t was also. voted
to give supper at the next meeting of
the association.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05

Austin, Pa, October A fire which
ORIGINATED in Weeds livery barn today de-
stroyed about 100 buildings on Turner
street, including many residences, the
Methodist church, the Presbyterian
church, the opera house, Welch's meat
market, Hellwig's drug store and Gal
lup's livery stable, made about 500 people
homeless and caused property loss of
about $4,000. The fire started by a
load of hay being run into a gas jet.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05

London, October ARRIVED steamship
Grecian, Montreal.
Liverpool, October 2-Sailed steamer
Lake Superior, Montreal
Bristol, October 3.--Sailed steamship
Merrimac, Montreal.
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05
''ALTHENE SKIN SOAP"
Ten2OUeS
all for

e'0n matter from the surface Of the skin
ana teaUes the body refreshed, cleansed
and Beautiful. Superb For Infants.
FOR sale by all druggists and Il. Il. Hay &
Son. Middle street
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05

The unpaid taxes for the years 1885,
1895, inclusive. are on polls and personal
estate, and for the years 1895 and 1897 are
on polls, real and personal estate. The
real estate on which the taxes for 1895
are unpaid, Decem Der 6, 1897, will then
be sold for non payment of said taxes, ac-
cording to law
When Alderman Leighton had con-
cluded the reading of the letter Alderman
Rounds arose and made the criticism that
the statement should separate the poll
taxes unpaid from the personal property
taxes unpaid. 1t was not expected that
all of the poll taxes should be paid but
the personal property taxes ought to be
paid, and it was possible to compel pay
ment. This should be done in justice to
the real estate tax payers. The latter was
then placed on file.
REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
Commissioner of Public Works George
N. Fernald submitted the following re-
port for the six m onths ending Septem-
Der 80, 1897:
Streets.
Pay roll-labor, teaming and
watchmen, s25,940.45
neous, s,s5S.65
Street material and labor not in
oluded in pay roll, 1882. 90
Sidewalks material and labor
not included in pay roll, 4,561.45
Bridges-materjal and labor not
included in pay rolls, a,3os. IS
Teams, etc., hired teaming, $500
Steam roller repairs, Abb
Street sweepers, repairs, 1878
Tools and repairs, 437.79
Horses, 900. 90
Board of horses, 216.00
Office expenses, 435. 08
s42, 1856. SO
Sewers.
Cleaning and flushing, 5000. os
Repairing, 41301
Rebuilding, 744 96
New. 1889. Al
Dock dredging. 6O9. 90
Iron castings, 428.21
Catch basins, cleaning, l,5OO. 65
Catch basins, repairing, 34.O6
Catch basins, rebuilding, sos. 10
Catch basins, new, 2,I70. 76
Printing and stationery, 1900
Advertising, 712
Freight, 218|
IS, 521. 22
Specials.
Portland street improvement, S1,483.07
Tukeys' bridge, $40, 557 40
When the report had been read Alder
man Kehoe moved that it be received and
placed on file. Mr.. Roberts wanted it laid
on the table until they should get the re-
port for April first. So the report was
tabled.
Alderman Rounds read the report of the
on public works for three
months, giving the totals Of the bills ap-
The Portland daily press., 1897-10-05

Thus it was that she had Mr.. Duryea to
send out invitations to the colored people.
She has made herself very popular with
the oolored people, and they will sing her
praises for years to come because she saw
ut to entertain them so royalty at
patchan Wilkes farm tonight.