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The morning news., 1897-05-08
RAID ON THE GOLD RESERVE.
SPECTATORS BELIEVED TO BE UP
TO THEIR OLD GAME.

President Mckinley, Secretary Gage
and Assistant Treasurer Conrad
Jordan I'm COnsuItatiOn ON the Sit
uRtiOn - The President Believed TO
BE Seriously Disturbed over the
OutlOOlS--The Policy to BE Adopted
by the Administration Not Decided
on Yet.
Washington, May IAN important con-
ference took place at the white house this
morning between the President, Secretary
Gage and Conrad Jordan, assistant treas
urer in charge of the sub-treasury in New
York. The consultation was relative to
the slow but steady growth of the gold
shipments abroad during the past two
weeks.
Senators, representatives and office
seekers generally were held in
check while the President dis
cussed the financial problem with
Secretary Gage and Mr.. Jordan in
the cabinet room. The participants were
extremely reticent when interviewed on
the subject, but enough is known to just-
fly the statement that the President is
seriously disturbed by what he fears is
a systematic assault upon the gold re
serve, similar to that which so harrassed
his predecessor, Mr.. Cleveland. and called
into use that expressive term "The end
less" in connection with the flow of gold
from the sub-treasury to the banks.
Just what policy the Mckinley admins
tration will adopt to meet the raid upon
the gold reserve is still under considera-
ton, and Mr.. Jordan was summoned to
the white house to advise with the Pres
ident as to the best plan to the adopted.
Under the existing law, there is no pro-
lection for the government against the as
sault of those persons who delight to
speculate in gold. 1t is the opinion of
the treasury officials that the
present raid upon the gold re-
serve is being made by the spec
ulators, who find the United States the
cheapest and most profitable market in
which to obtain gold. 1t was made clear
to the President that under our system,
there is no defense against these con,
tinual raids upon the gold in the treasury
of the United States. France, England,
Russia and other financial centers of Eu-
rope protect their gold by having authority
to so control their finances that they can
put up the price of gold to such a point
that 1t ceases to be profitable for specu-
lative purposes. European and American
bankers are not ignorant of this peculiar
condition of affairs, and there are many
of them who do not hesitate to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to speculate
in American gold.
1t is believed that the financial courage
and ability of the present administration
will be severely taxed in its efforts TO
combat the bankers and brokers who are
about to repeat the tactics they resorted
TO during the last administration, when
the gold reserve was depleted to such an
alarming extent.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
RICE AND THE TARIFF RATES.
STUBBORN FIGHT TO BE MADE
AGAINST THE SENATE's CUT.

Delegations Representing the Indus-
try Going TO Neutrality-suspicious.
Senator'S Receive II Telegram From
Capt. Purse and John Screven-Thc
Point Made That Thousands of Ne-
grOes VIII BE Left in a starving
tiOn stands.
Washington, May IA delegation rep
resenting the rice industry of the south
is expected here next Monday to make a
formal protest against the reduction in
the duty on rice proposed in the Senate
draft of the tariff bill, The Georgia sen-
ators today received a telegram from
Capt. d. G.. Purse and John Screven Of
Savannah, declaring that the proposed cut
in the duty on rice viii ruin the rice
growing industry of the south. In sub
stance the telegram received by Senators
Bacon and Clay says: IF the Senate
amendments to the rice schedule stand
an important Georgia industry and thou
sands of helpless negroes dependent upon
that industry for living, will be left in
a starving condition. A committee of the
rice-producing industry win be in Wash
ington May 10, and we respectfully urge
you TO cooperate with them"
Senators Bacon and Clay of Georgia,
Senator Tillman and Representatives OFT
and McLaurin of South Carolina and SEN
alors Caffery and McEnery of Louisiana,
with Senator Pritchard of North Carolina
are actively at work on the rice question.
AS there is a radical disagreement be-
tween the House and Senate on the rice
question, 1t is probable that the matter
will have to be adjusted in conference.
The senators representing the rice plant
ers of the states named will make a Wig.
orous fight in the Senate 10 have the
House rate restored 1t is difficult at this
time to predict what success they Will
meet with.
Rice has always been taken care Of in
all former tariff bills, and the friends Of
the rice industry have always been able
to present good and sufficient reasons why
a reasonable rate of duty, such as was
fixed by the House, should be placed upon
that article. The reasons which prompted
the House rate are just as strong and
they will be urged on the Senate. 1t is
possible that the rate fixed by the Senate
is one of the tricks of legislation put into
the bill for trading purposes. In other
words, the friends Of some other industry
may hope TO get greater consideration in
the final draft of the bill by making con-
cessions to the rice industry. At any
rate the friends OF the rice industry are
fully alive to the situation, and they will
do everything in their power to have the
House rate restored.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
TENNEssEE's CENTENNIAL.
Crowds Go to See the Air ship, But
Fail to DO So.

Nashville, Tenn, May 7.-The attend
ance at the Tennessee Centennial exposi-
tion to-day was large. The convocation of
ossoli Circle was held in the Woman's
building, Mrs. Charles A. Perkins Of
Knoxville, presiding.
The desire to see the air ship of Prof.
Barnard, which on its trial trip yesterday,
showed that the inventor had built a ma
chine that could be steered in any direc-
tion, and which responded readily to the
propelling power, attracted many visitors
TO the exposition grounds to-day, but the
ship was not on exhibition.
The pupils of the Tennessee Industrial
school, 700 in number, visited the exposi-
tion to-day, and this afternoon listened to
addresses from some of the visiting Meth
odist bishops.
Many prominent artists have arrived
and others are en- route to attend the for
mai opening of the Parthenon, Monday,
when f. II. Smith of New York will de-
liver an address. Exhibits continue to ar
rive.
, Tomorrow is public school day, and
10000 school children are expected to at
tend. The management has decided to
keep all the buildings open until o'clock
every night.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
DID NOT GET HIS WIFE.
She Was at Her Fether's House of
Her own Free VIII.

Douglas, Ca, May 7-Mr. w. J. Moore
of Appling county formerly of North Car
olina, who yesterday. through his attor-
neys, Ward & Smith, sued out a writ of
habeas corpus against Manning Teston to
produce Mrs, Moore, whom he charged
was being illegally held by threats
and intmidatiOns made by Tes-
ton. who is Mrs Moore's father,
failed to make out case. Mrs.
Moore's testimony showed that she was
at her fathers home of her own free will
and accord and did not want to live with
her husband. They had lived as man and
wife fourteen days. The evidence show
ed that Moore had been married before
and the first wife quit him after a few
days, and was divorced at Jesup.
Dr. John M. Han came near having
serious runaway yesterday. His fine
horse. Morgan, took the bit at one edge
OF town and ran to the other. The doctor
had presence of mind to keep him In the
middle of the streets and everybody gave
him the right of way.
This morning at Z o'clock the special
train provided for the occasion pulled out
with a happy crowd, with well filled ham
pers, for the Satilla river for a days pleas
ure for the ladies and children of the DIFF
ferent schools. They were met at the OBJ
jective point by a gay throng of ladies and
gentlemen and children from the McDon-
AIDS schools, chaperoned by their teach
ers. The day was spent in fishing and in
nocent amusements, interspersed with re-
igious songs by the children. Many
thanks were returned to the COMMITTEES,
composed OF DR.. w. +. Slbbett, o. Ru-
dolph. Gus L. Brack. DIR. John M. Hall
and II. J. Davis, the promoters, and other
gentlemen OF Douglas, who contributed to
this days pleasure.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
FIGHT OF THE DOCTORS.
DIR. Houk Fined $50 for Cowhiding
DIR. Curtis.

Atlanta, Ga, May 7-Dr. David NJ
Houk, well-known physician, was fined
$50 and costs in the criminal branch OF the
city court to-day for assault and battery
on the person OF DR.. A. l.. Curtis. another
young doctor.
Several weeks ago Dr. Houk horse
whipped DR.. Curtis for alleged derogatory
statements about the formers wife. The
case attracted much interest at the time
owing TO the prominence OF the persons in
volved. DR.. Houk and DR.. Curtis were
supposed 10 be on good terms and the news
OF the cowhlding created great surprise
among there friends. There was talk OF
a sequel to the whipping episode OF very
lively character, but Dr. Houk, through
his attorneys, Daley e. Hall, pleaded gui-
~ 10 the charge against him and paid
the fine.
Since the difficulty the doctors have made
mutual explanations and the affairs has
been amicably adjusted.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
TORE UP THE TRACKS.
SeabOard Air Line Has Hard Timc
Abandoning a Brnnch.

Norfolk, Va, May IA curious state of
affairs has grown out of the abandonment
by the Seaboard Air Line of it's connec-
tions with the six mile branch line run
ming from Pendleton to Murfreesboro, N.
c., yesterday, the Seaboard Air Line sent
a special to Murfreesboro to haul away
all of its property Upon its return the
tracks were found torn up for several rails
ahead of the engine. This was repaired,
and the special proceeded. 1t had not
gone far, however, before a bridge was
discovered on fire. The flames were ex-
tinguished, but number Of rails were so
twisted and warped that they had to be
replaced with loose ones from the car.
When the train was safely over, these
were taken up and brought to Portsmouth
with the rest of the stuff.
In bob cases red danger lights had been
put up, and loss of life was thereby pre-
vented. The incident is unique in south
ern railroading.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
ROW OF THE REICHsRATH.
The Minister of Justice Defends the
Government.

Vienna, May THE exciting scenes Of
yesterday we're repeated in the lower house
OF the Reichsrath to-day, when the House
resumed the discussion OF the motion, sub
mltted by the German nationallsts. TO inn
peach Count Badeni. the premier, and
minister of foreign affairs, and nearly all
the other ministers, for violating their min
isterial powers by issuing a decree au-
thorizing the official use Of the czech Ian
guage In Bohemia
The minister of Justice DR.. Gleispach,
to-day asserted that no blame or bad In
tention could be imputed to the govern
ment, which, he asserted, had continued
in the path taken by its predecessors,
showing that the Impeachment resolution
was never meant seriously.
This assertion drew forth loud applause
from the right and caused a tremendous
uproar, mingled with cries of withdraw"
from the left. AS the tumult continued,
the sitting was suspended.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
TURKS FULL OF HEROIsM.
The MOslem Army Apparently "a
Stranger to Fear.


Athens, May IA dispatch from Phar>
sala, via Larissa, says: During Wednes-
days battle our losses were not heavy,
but it is impossible to exaggerate the
strategic and moral Importance of the
Turkish victory. Our soldiers are hunt
ing for umbrellas, which are almost mil
itary necessity, the sun is so broiling hot.
ut appears that the Greeks intended TO
resist to the uttermost. On the platform
at the railway station were barricades of
turf and forage, and the houses had been
strengthened by heaps of turf and were
loop -holed for rifles.
"The coolness OF the Turks was extra
ordinary. Three soldiers stood together
in advance of their comrades, on a path
crossing a meadow while a whole battal-
ion of Greeks fired at them. They did not
condescend to stoop or lie down, but fired
away coolly until their skirmishers came
to their help.
"The stoicsm of the wounded Is equally
ian, with a ball in his foot and even then
under fire, stood calmly and smilingly dis
cussing with a companion the best way
of retiring. Another, with a wounded
hand, slept all night without troubling to
get the wound dressed. The courage and
physical force of the Turkish soldiers
are prodigious. Many of them fought on
Wednesday from dawn until in the even
ing. without the least distress"
The morning news., 1897-05-08
DIG AIMED ST DTNGLEY.

Italy working 20 Have His Tarin
scheme Modified.
Rome May Tin the Chamber OF Depu-
ties to-day the minister Of husbandry'
Count Guicclardinin. replying to Senior
Picardi. explained the causes OF the Ding
ley bill affecting Italian trade, especially
oranges and lemons. He added that Bar
on Fava, the Italian ambassador az Wash
ington, Is continuing negotiations to obtain
the greatest concessions possible. Senor
Picardi expressed satisfaction at the activ-
ny of Baron Fava, and urged the govern
ment 10 persist IN protecting Italian in
terests, especially with the view Of secur-
ing commercial arrangement should the
new tariff be enacted.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
BUCK TO BREAK THE DEADLOCK.
Settlement of the Augusta POstmns-
tcrship Now Looked For.

Settlement of the Augusta POstmns-
tership Now Looked For.
Washington, May 7-Col. Buck Is expect
ed here tonight and It is said that he will
break the deadlock over the Augusta
postofice, and also settle the internal
revenue collectorship controversy. The
colonel may decide to remain here an addi-
tional thirty days in order to dispose of
some Of the many contests over the fed
eral patronage in Georgia. II is said that
he realizes that he will have a hard time
landing Col. Smyth in the internal revenue
colleetorship and he may, upon his re-
turn, withdraw the colonel from the race
and start him after some other job in as
good a class.
Tom Blodgett announces tonight that he
is after the internal revenue colectorship,
but his candidacy is not taken seriously
by Rucker and the friends of the other
candidates.
The absence of Col. Buck has not pre-
vented the headsman at the postofiice
department from getting in his deadly
work on the fourth-class postmasters in
Georgia, as will be seen by the list of the
new appointments to-day:
Newhope, Paulding county, II. d. Par
ris.
Newton Factory, Newton county, J. P.
Clark.
PIcken. Coffee county, T. j. Peterson.
Roxana, Paulding county. s. j. Brintle.
Sandy Ridge, Henry county, w. o.
Welch.
Sharpe Walker county J. A. F. will
Jams.
Sinclair, ColquItt county. c. B. Mathis.
spann, johnson county, j, s. Edmond
son.
Strouds, Monroe county, J. II. Mays.
Vandver, Rabun county, ID. M. Vandi-
yer.
View, Habersham county, M. N. Crow.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
souT0ERN TO%S;s FAILURE.

The Assets Placed in the Hands OF
the Receivers.
Knoxville. Tenn, May IA deed Of as
signment of property, notes, mortgages
and debts Of the Southern Building and
Loan Association was filed in the county
registers office here this morning. The
conveyance is made TO the receivers of
the assignation, d. A. Carpenter and
John w. Connor. The purpose is simply
to place the assets of the association In
the receivers hands as ordered by the
chancery decree and to avoid the taking
Of unnecessary proof or litigation in other
states. Aside from this 1t has no signifi-
canoe.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
PLOT TO POISON.
Another Attempt to Wipe Out the
Kelly Family at JeR.

Another Attempt to Wipe Out the
Kelly Family at Jef.
Huntsville. Ala. May 7--There is a pro-
found mystery at JEFF, a small country
town near here. Two months ago ]. 0.
Kelly. prominent farmer and nursery
man, several members of his family and
a number of tenants were poisoned. This
was thought to have been the result or
Mrs. Kellys carelessly placing poison in
a cupboard. Kelly died In intense agony.
A party of eleven. sitting up with his
body. were poisoned the night after Kelly
died.
To-day it begins to appear that there Is
a plot to poison the family. After break
fast every one who had eaten became
violently i'll. Eight negroes and six whites
were seriously affected and two may die.
Among those Ill is drummer from
Cleveland, Tenn. who spent the night at
Kelly's.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
BIG RACE On TODAY.
Crack-a-JRclS Horses 20 Run in the
metropolitan Handicap.

New York, May 7.-Racing will shift
from Aqueduct tomorrow to Morris Park,
the grandest race course In the country.
The feature of the opening day will be
the Metropolitan handicap of 5000, for
which most of the best handicap horses
In training will contend, with Hastings
carrying top weight. Requital, who was
considered the best horse by the handi-
cappers, and given the top weight of 127
pounds, is not among the starters he be-
ing reported sick while Handspring also
has been declared out. The entries, with
the incknvs so far ealncfnd are.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
CUBANS LOSE AMMUNITION.
Large Quantity of War Supplies
Found by the Spanish.

Havana, May 7.-Captain General wey-
Ter arrived to-day at Manicaragna, prov
ince of Santa Clara, from San Juan de Las
Yeras, having left the latter place yes
terday by special train with a small es-
cort.
Gen. Suarez Ynclan, receiving informa-
tion that a quantity of ammunition which
had been hidden In the vicinity of Bahia
Honda and the river Mosquito and, acting
in conjunction with the Spanish gunboat
Rena Cristina, has seized 1874 cases of am
munition, which were hidden at low water.
besides forty-eight cases of ammunition.
which had been concealed in the neigh
boring marshes. A total of OOOO Mauser
cartridges and 100000 Remington cartridges
fell into the hands of the Spaniards.
A dispatch from Matanzas announces
the surrender there of twenty-one insur-
gents.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
MosLEM MAssACREs.
Wholesale Slaughter Begun by the
Turks in Epirus.

London, May IA dispatch to the
Chronicle from Athens says: col Manos
wires from Arta that the Turks have be-
gun wholesale massacre Of the inhab-
itants I'm the interior of Epirus. Almost
all the inhabitants of the village Of Kan
varlna have been murdered, a few only
escaping to the mountains.
From other parts women are arriving
at Arta in the most miserable condition.
begging protection for their husbands and
children, who are being murdered by the
enraged Turkish troops. Many Of these
poor creatures have gone bad. Some are
unable to articulate a single word, others
relate unspeakable atrocities.
"The blockade OF the coast OF Epirus
will begin at o'clock Saturday morning
Cto-day). Both Greek squadrons have
been ordered there for that purpose.
"Gen. smolenskrs brigade has been or
dered to join the main army at Domokos.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ADJOURNs.
Interesting Fapers Read and Menu
bership Increased.

Louisville, KY, May 1.-THE third an
nual convention of the National Municipal
League adjourned this morning, after the
reading Of several interesting papers.
Previous to adjournment the executive
committee reported favorably on a num-
Der of organizations for membership in
the national league.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the appointment Of a committee to re-
port on the feasibility of municipal pro-
gramme and to suggest a plan for put
ting the principles into practical operation
The delegates were rendered a banquet at
the Gait house tonight.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
ADMITTED AS ATTORNEYS.
Two New Practitioners In the Cir
cult Court.

cult Court.
Richmond, Va, May 7.--Judges Con-.
Hughes and Brawley we're on the bench OF
the United states circuit court OF appeals
this morning. r. Moultrle Modecai OF
Charleston, s. c., and Marion Noise OF
Sumter, S. c., were admitted as attorneys.
The only case before the court this morn
ing was No 2iG, the Union Casualty and
Security Company OF 81. Louis, Mo-. plain
tin IN error. vs.. Cecil r. Schwerin. de-
fendant in error. Error 20 circuit court
Of South Carolina. Case argued by H. M.
Mordecai OF Charleston for plaintiff ana
Marion Noise Of Sumter for defendant,
and cause submitted. The court then ad-
journed until Monday at 10 O'clock.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
MICHAEL WINS THE RACE.
zimmy McFariand Gives II Up After
Going Three Miles.

Memphis. Tenn, May IA special
match race arranged between Jimmy Nc
Farland Of California and Jimmy Michael
took place tonight at the coliseum track
for a prize Of $500. The race was ten
miles, and a large crowd was IN attend
ance.
After going three miles Mcfarland
abandoned the race Michael broke the
worlds record for ten miles. covering the
distance IN 20 minutes 8 20 seconds.
The previous worlds record, 20 minutes.
IS So seconds. was made By McDufie at
Boston last September
The morning news., 1897-05-08
A BANK CLOSED At ATKINSON.

The state Treasurer Too Heavy on
individual borrower.
Lincoln, Neb., May. 1.-The Exchange
Bank Of Atkinson. state Treasurer Bart
ley's bank, was taken In charge by State
Bank Examiner Coad to-day. The banks
last statement shows assets and liabilities
amounting 10 $i17.4OO and $1,000 respec-
lively Demand certificates and individual
deposlts amounting 10 $S,lO0 were In the
name OF j. s. BARLEY, which amount
however, was not set forth In the state
ment.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
SOUTH AMERICAS TOURISTS.
Birmingbam's Commercial Club In
xites Them 90 That City.

Birmingham, Ala. May THE Com
mercial Club. at its session to-day. adopt
ed a resolution inviting the party OF busi-
ness men from South and Central Amsri-
ca now at Nashville, 70 visit this city
after doing the Nashville centennial. and
also requested New Orleans. Atlanta and
other southern cities 10 join In this inyi-
latIon.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
BANK CLOSED AT DALLEs.

Its Omcers Protest Against the Ar-
tiOn of the Examiner.
The Dalles. Ogn., May THE Dalles
National Bank was closed to-day by Bank
Examiner Clary against the advice ana
in spite OF the protests OF the banks Off
GERS. The immediate Cause OF the clos
ing, Il IS said, Is a disagreement among
the stockholders No statement OF the as
sets and liabilities has yet been made.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
WON'T ABANDON CRETE.

Greece Prefers War to Exterminn-
ton to Beating a Retreat.
Athens. May Tt is said positively that
II the powers insist on the withdrawal of
the Greek troops from crete as a condi-
tion of mediation, Greece will reply that
she prefers war even to determination.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
KING GEORGE IN DANGER.
Agents of the RevOlutiOnists Sur
round the Palace.

round the Palace.
London, May 8.-The Rome correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail says: Private
news from Athens, which has escaped
censorship, shows the position Of royalty
there to be more perilous than ever. The
members of the royal family rarely leave
the palace and their portraits have been
Withdrawn from public viw.
"When the queen and princesses visit
the hospitals they are openly insulted in
the streets. The palace is watched by rev.
olutionary agents. lest their majesties
should attempt to fee the country"
The morning news., 1897-05-08
RAID INTO THE TRANsvAAL.
All knowledge of II Denied by the
Duke OF Abercorn.

London, May THE committee of the
House of Commons which is inquirlng into
the Transvaal raid, had another session
to-day.
The Duke Of Abercorn. president of the
chartered company Of British South
Africa, was examined. He said the board
of directors Of the company had no knowl-
edge whatever that the raid was going to
occur, or suspicion Of any intention upon
the part of any one to use the chartered
company's forces against the Transvaal.
The morning news., 1897-05-08
FIRE IN A HOTEL.
Exchange Mt Montgomery Has n Mar
row Escape From Destruction.

Montgomery. Ala. May TAT 2 o'clock
this morning an alarm OF fire called the
fire department TO the Exchange hotel.
The FIRE caught In the kitchen and burned
out several rooms which were over that
department. None OF the regular rooms
Of the hotel were burned. but several
OF them were damaged by water which
flooded the west wing Of the building.
TO 5000