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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
wEYLER's PATH LAID WASTE.
The spaniards Sweeping the Island
with Fire nS They March.

Havana, Feb. 13.-Gen. Weyler continues
10 advance into the Santa Clara province.
He is escorted by Gems. Prats, Gasco and
Ruiz and Coils, Albergoti, Maroto and Ru-
bin, with four and a half brigadeS Of
troops The rebel forces are retiring into
the province of Puerto Principe. Gen
Wtyler's columns are destroying all Of
the resources of the enemy found in heir
path, and heavy clouds of black smoke
point cut the route of the troops. All Of
the huts along the line of march have been
burned and their occupants driven into
the towns
Gen. Hernandez Velasco has had two en-
gagements with the insurgent leader Ca
racguo IN the Empress hills, and also at
Prujo, in the Pinar del Rio province, in
Doth of which the rebels were defeated.
The troops seized the insurgent armory
on Caoba hill in the prefecture of Pillar
Diaz, killing the rebel commandant, Capt
AcOsta
Jose Valeria Zeguira prominent physi-
clan, has been arrested here on the charge
of conspiracy against the government.
DIR. Zeguira's brother Eduardo, was
transported to the Chaffarine Islands
some time ago.
Eight native Philippine officers have
been transferred from the army there for
service in cuba.
About 800 families have arrived in the
city of Santa Clara from the country.
Their homes have been destroyed by the
troops who are burning or otherwise de-
stroying everything of vaule in the prov
ince outside the cities and towns the
condition OF the refugees is plIldDle.
Many of them were not able to obtain
lodgings in the city, having no money to
pay therefor, and they have been com
PEELED to camp in the outskirts, where
they have little or no protection from the
elements.
The rebels have apparently disappeared
from the province of Santa Clara, but it
is known that they are sheltered in the
hills, where the Spanish troops cannot
reach them, All the columns accompany
ing Gen. Weyler are said to be seeking
for them, but can find no trail. AS the
troops have made no attempts to enter
the hills, it is certain they will discover
no insurgents so long as the latter remain
enscOnehed In their hiding places.
Gen. Weyler to-day continued his march
through the province. His forces are di-
vided into three columns, he himself COM
manding the center one,
Capt Ochoa reports from Cienfuegos
that he has repulsed in that district an
attack made by about 200 rebels He said
It is reported that the rebels were led by
various chiefs, and that they were escort
ing the members of the rebel government.
This is not believed in Havana, as i
Is not thought probable that such small
number of Insurgents when entrusted with
the duty of escorting their government
would attack a Spanish force.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
MURDER IN HIS MADNESS.
Insane Man Commits Suicide After
Trying TO XIII His Family.

Lexington, KY, Feb. 13.--The bloodiest
domestic tragedy that ever happened here
occurred this morning at 7:45 o'clock. when
John Marrs killed his 4-year-old son, john
sot his 14-year-old daughter Helen, tried to
kill his sister, Ida, and then killed him
self
Marrs was about SS years old and had
been a member of the firm of NJ Kaufa-
mann & Co., clothiers. for years, was
prominent in building association circles.
owned great deal OF real estate and was
considered one of the most promising and
successful of LeXingtons younger BUSH
ness men.
When the servant girl went into his
room this morning, Marrs sprang from
his bed and the girl fled from the room.
When halfway down the steps she heard
a pistol shot. Mrs Marrs and her sister
in-law, Miss Ida Marrs, teacher in the
public schools. ran to the room. They
heard two more shots as they were going
up, and Mrs. Marrs tainted at the head
of the steps, just as her daughter, Helen,
ran out of the room and fell
Miss Ida rushed into the room. Marrs
felled her with a blow, and as she fell
he fired\a pistol at her.
Neighbors forced the door and found
Marrs with his throat cut from ear to ear,
his head being almost severed from his
body. In his left hand was large razor
covered with blood, on the floor was a
large old fashioned revolver, with four
empty chambers.
On the bed was the boy, with bullet
hole in the center of his forehead, his
throat cut from ear to ear, and three
pieces of flesh cut from the right cheek.
Helen was picked up in the hall uncon-
scious. A bullet had struck her in the
back of the head, ranged downward. and
lodged in her neck. She win recover
Ida Mars wound are not dangerous,
but she is badly prostrated from the
shock. Mrs. Marrs is in a precarious con-
dition from nervous prostration.
Ten years ago John Marrs showed signs
of insanity and was placed In the East.
ern Kentucky asylum. He was discharg.
ed cured after six months. He was
taken violently ill month ago, with 3
peculiar headache and was to have been
taken to a physician to-day.
His father, John Marrs. was for many
years treasurer of the city of Lexington
and the family has always stood high In
business and social circles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
SUGAR TRUSTS ORDEAL.
No Important Facts brought Ont in
the Investigation Yesterday,

New York, Feb. 13.-The joint legislative
committee appointed 90 Investigate the ex-
istence Of trusts and monopolies In this
state resumed its sessions this morning.
Immediately on assembling. Chairman
Lexow ordered the names Of several per-
sons who had been supoenaed to be call
ed, among them being those of George
r. McDougal, Charles n. Flint and James
b. Duke. Mr. Flint answered to his name.
but the other two did not respond. An
explanation was made In the case of MIR.
McDougal, which was satisfactory to the
committee. Mr.. Lexow directed that Mr.
Dukes absence be noted.
The name Of John II. Searles, secretary
and treasurer OF the American Sugar Re-
nneries Company, was next called.
There was no response, but an eXplana-
tion was offered in his behalf that he had
been called out OF town, but would be prea-
emf any day next week He was notified
10 appear Monday. None Of the books or
records which the company requested Mr..
searles TO produce were produced, They
wore also called for on Monday.
Several sugar brokers who sold sugar to
the American Sugar Refining Company
and Lawson N. Fuller. formerly an ac-
cpuntant Ia the employ or the sugar com.
pany were the witnesses to-day. but
their testimony presented no striking fea-
lures.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
HARD FIGHT AHEAD OF HALE.
HIS MANAGEMENT OF THE LOAN As
ISOLATION ASsAILED.

Stockholders Whom He Asked For
Proxies TO BE Used Mt the Meeting
on tine 27th Inst, Asked to Refuse
His Rcquest-SH. 4. O'Byrne of This
city 10 Cut Prominent Figure in
the Legal Proceedings.
Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 13.-President Hale
OF the Southern Mutual Building and
Loan Association Is the central figure in
some rather sensational developments in
connection with that concern to-day. Mr..
Hale has been sending out to the stock
holders scattered all over the south, let
ters asking them TO sign enclosed blanks
giving their proxies for the coming stock
holders convention to c. T. Williamson,
secretary Of the association.
The stockholders convention will meet
here on the 25th and it Is charged that
President Hale has sent these letters out
for proxies in order that he may have
control OF the meeting. In other words.
1t is charged that the president OF the as
ISOLATION, against whose management
there Is already some ugly insinuations,
now wants to capture the convention OF
stockholders, for the purpose of havine.
the iuturo OF the association in his own
hands These letters fell into the hands
OF some who were suspicious of MIR. Hale's
designs, and to-day a number of the
stockholders held meeting at the Ara
gon motel, and passed resolutions notify
ing all stockholders who cannot come TO
the convention In person to fight shy OF
the letters and requests for proxies sent
out by President Hale
M A. o Byrne of Savannah who is here
representing Savannah stockholders, was
chairman OF this committee, and he and
several others were constituted a COM
mittee TO receive proxies from stock
holders who cannot come to Atlanta
themselves on the 18th
The resolutions passed by this meeting
to-day also call upon those who may have
signed the proxies sent out by Mr.. Hale
TO revoke them.
When the application for a permanent
receiver came up for a hearing before
Judge Gambler this morning I'm the supe-
rlor court, Attorney Spalding, represent
ing number of stockholders, raised an
other branch of the sensational insinua-
tions against President Hale by asking
that the court have an expert accountant
employed to examine the books Of the as
ISOLATION. Mr. Spalding stated that his
clients would not have any confidence in
any statements made by men In the regu-
lar office force over whom President Hale
the company's condition was wanted with
which Mr. Hale would not have anything
at all to do, and in Difference to this de-
mand the court ordered the temporary re-
ceiver to secure the services of an ex-
pert.
The Office force had been engaged in Sc
curing information upon which the tenn
porary receiver could base his report but
! the attorneys declared that they would
| not accept a report made out upon data
| furnished by men under Mr. Hale.
| Judge Gambler did not hear the applica-
4 tion for a permanent receiver, but post
poned 1t until the 9th, after the stockhold-
| ers convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
sENATOR-ELEcT SENT SOUTH.
Overcome by the Strain of His Cam
Daign, He Faints.

Chicago, Feb. 13.--Much alarm was cre-
ated and sensational rumors circulated to-
day because Senator-elect Mason sudden
" tainted this morning in his library at
his home while surrounded by a group OF
visitors, mostly politicians and office-seelx-
ers. The new senator has been showing
the effect OF the mental and physical
strain occasioned by his senatorial cam
palgn, and when he collapsed the thirty
odd men who crowded the warm room
spread the story that Mr.. Mason had been
stricken with apoplexy or nervous pros
tratiOn
The unconscious senator was carried to
his bed room, and a physician summoned,
who quickly revived him. The phsician
advised the immediate departure OF Mr..
Mason eouthWard. Accordingly, Sena-
tor Mason, accompanied by members OF
his family, left here over the Illinois Gem
trail road this afternoon for New Orleans,
whence he will go TO Florida to obtain
rest and seclusion from political business,
which are absolutely necessary to his
complete recovery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
BATTLE WITH BULLETS.
One Man Killed and His Brother Fn-
tally wounded in Alabama.

tally Wounded in Alabama.
Birmingham, Ala, Feb 13.-Information
reached this city last night of what came
near being a triple tragedy at Crudap, a
station eight miles south of Collinsville,
on the Alabama Great Southern railroad.
B. f. Killian is foreman of the section
gang on the track from Crudap to Keener
and with his men was working on the
north end of his section, banking I'LL in
the road bed While thus engaged on the
cOmDany's right of way they were ap-
preached by a man named Galloway and
his two sons. When Galloway ordered Kill
liam to leave the neighborhOod at once, the
latter refused to do so. Galloway and his
two sons, who were armed with Winches-
ter rifles at the refusal opened fire on
Killian. Several shots were fired and one
bullet went through Killians right
shoulder He is not dangerously hurt.
Killian returned the firing and instantly
killed one of the boys and fatally shot the
other. The wounded boy is expected to die
at most any time, as he is badly hurt.
The cause of the tragedy is not known,
but il is said there was previous quar-
rel between Killian and old man Gallo
way.
concurrence and Detective Barnes Nor
gan went 10 the scene of the trouble. AS
far as known no arersts were made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
ALcgR ANNULs A CONTRACT.
Sale of Mineral Lands Declared
Fraudulent and Void.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Feb. 13-The suit OF
Gen. Russell A. Alger against the heirs OF
John Il. Anderson In the United States cir
cIht court for recision Of contract recov-
cry of slOS0OO paid for supposed mineral
lands IN Franklin county, Tennessee. re-
suited in a complete victory for the plain
tin.
The case came up for final hearing here
before District Judge Clark. having been
removed from Justice Lurton's court, at
Nashville by consent. The court releases
the future Secretary OF War from his con-
tract declaring the sale fraudulent and
void, and grants a decree against the exc
eutrix OF the estate for Sl03,o00 With in
terest from 1889.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
CLEVELAND AFTER DUCKS.
He Goes to Widewater, Va, on n
Shooting Trip.

Whitewater, Va. Feb 13.-The light
house steamer Maple dropped anchor off
Whitewater station, on the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad this
morning at $3.50 O'Clock with President
Cleveland and Col. Lamberton on board
The President came upon invitation Of n.
ducks from his blinds off the famous Arke-
dale farm, three miles south of Wdewa-
ter. The President and his party went
Immediately to the blinds and commenced
shooting.
After fine mornings sport, the Presi-
dent and CAPT Lamberton lunched on
board the steamer Maple at / O'clock
and returned to the blinds.
AT 2:3O o'clock the President had bagged
between thirty-five and forty ducks
The President and party left the blinds
and boarded the steamer at 6 o'clock, and
the steamer sailed at $50 for Washing
ton The President says this is the finest
days sport ne has ever experienced dur
ing any of his ducking expeditions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
oORBErr IN FINE CONDITION.
Hest Specimen of Physical Manhood
in the World, "a Doctor Says.

San Francisco Feb. 13.-There is no
question that physical appearance has
doomed Corbett's stock materially since
his arrival in this city Ali his old friends
and acquaintanees comment continuously
on his splendid condition and their conf
dence in him is unbounded.
DR.. A. p. OBrien, a well-known physi-
clan. has made a thorough physical eX-
animation of Corbett and has given GER
tihcate that his condition is perfect. The
doctor describes Corbett as the most per-
feet specimen of physical manhood, in his
opinion, in the world to-day.
Corbett spent last night at the home OF
his parents, but arose rather early and
came down town. The first work of the
day was done in the afternoon, when he
visited Ryan's hand bali court for spell
of hts fayorte exercise. EX-Assessor
James G. Nealon was there, as were also
Al Hampton and Corbetts brother, Joe.
Nealon and Hampton arrayed themselves
against the two Corhetts and the four
contended for some time with fairy even
Results.
After the hand bah exercise was over
Corbett and his trainer. McNey, boxed
for a time, following this up with a wrest-
ling match.
Carson, New. Feb. lS-Dan Stuart re-
ceived a dispatch this morning from AL
Smith, stakeholder for Corbett and Fitz-
Ian had deposited the final instanment of
the Cornishman's forfeit and appearance
money, and that the entire stakes were
now in hand. This means that the pugil-
lists will contest for a side bet of 5000
in addition TO the purse.
When Corbett was informed this even
ing that the balance of the Fitzsimmons
side bet and appearance money had been
placed in al Smiths hands he was de-
lighted.
7'This looks as though Fitz really meant
business and intended living up to the ar
ticles," he remarked. 81 have no doubt
now that he win be in the ring on March
H. though did feel a trlfe slSittish when
! was told that he could not find the cash
for a side bet. This later news reas-
sures me and nothing remains now for
us 20 do but get in condition. and give the
people the quld pro QUO. as IL Mere.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
PEARLS sLXYERs TO HANG.
Executive CIemency the Only Way IN
which They Can Escape.

Frankfort, KY. Feb. 1S.-The Kentucky
court of appeals this morning denied the
application for a re-hearing of the appeals
in the cases of Scott Jackson and Alonzo
walllng. the murderers of Pearl Bryan
This disposes of the cases, so far as the
court of appeals is concerned, for in a
few days the mandate of the court will go
10 the governor, who will in turn set the
day for the execution of the prisoners
There are no further steps that can be
taken by the attorneys for the prisoners
excepting an apepal to executive elem
ency.
The response, which was written by
Judge Durele, Is an exhaustive review Of
the contentious advanced by the attorneys
four pages OF typewrtten matter. Only
one response is delivered TO the two cases,
evidencing the fact that they were con-
of Walling contained points materially
dlfferent from that of Jackson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
CUT IN FREIGHT RATES.
Fight Between Trunk Lines Expect
ed at baltimore.

e0 at bHlNhmoFes
Baltimore. Md. Feb. 1S-The Cumber-
land Gap Dispatch, a fast freight fine
which operates from Baltimore over the
Baltimore Steam Packet Company to Nor
folk and from that point to the west over
the Norfolk and Western Railway Com
pany. stirred up local railroad circles to-
day by announcing cit of about so per
cent. in the first class rate on freight
shipped from this city to Cincinnati,
Louisville and st. Louis.
The reduction will go into effect Monday,
the three days notice required by the m
terstate commerce law having been filed
to-day with the commission at Washing
ton.
The fast freight lines that operate over
the Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania and
Chesapeake and Ohio have not as yet de-
cided what action they will take, but it is
understood that they will ask the joint
Traffic Association, of which they are
members, for authority to meet the reduc-
ton and a lively rate war will thus begin
between the strongest trunk lines in the
country.
The Norfolk and Western is not a men,
Der of the Joint Traffic Association and
consequently Is free to act independent of
that organization.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
MRS. BRADLEY-MARTIN's BALL
The London Papers Print Cable Ac-
counts of the ATalr.
Copyrighted by the New York Sun Pub
lighinQ COmDanV

Copyrighted by the New York Sun Pub
fishing Company.
London, Feb l3.-AMrs Bradley-Martin's 3
fancy dress ball has We'd with the Cretan
crisis for prominence in the columns Of
London newspapers this week. The fact
that the London Times printed a long spec
cial dispatch about purely social event
IN New York upon it's solemnest page
Of latest intelligence Is an innovation
which Americans may not appreciate, but
which Englshmen do.
The Chronicle, which stll desires 20 be
known as paper with strong American
sympathies, says of the ball that 1T has
cut out Belahazzar's Feast and Wardour
Street and Nine. Tassauds and the Bank
Of England"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14
TURKEY MAKES A THREAT.
Greece Will he Attacked if She isn't
NeutrnI in Crete.

Constantinople, Feb. 13.-The porte has
informed the powers that Turkey will
attack Greece in Thessaly In the event
of the powers failing to restrain hostile
action on the part of Greece in Crete.
Canea, Crete. Feb. 1S.-The Greek flo
tilla, commanded by Prince George of
Greece, which arrived here last evening,
is reported to have landed a quantity of
arms, ammunition and provisions, intend
ed for the Cretan Insurgents, during the
night Part of the Greek fiotilla has gone
to Retimo. The insurgents, in large num-
berS, are, occupying the hills around the
town of Canea, awaiting the arrival of
arms and ammunition
1t is reported here that a Greek war
ship has compelled a Turkish Warship,
which was attempting TO leave Gambia,
to return to her anchorage.
Paris, Feb 13-In an article on the sit
uation in Crete the GauloiS says that the
King of Greece, when in Paris in Novem-
Der last, gave the government to under
stand that his further resistance to the
aspirations of the people of Greece was
impossible and he was, therefore, cOmpel-
ed to seek closer relations with Austria
and Great Britain, the disposition of Rus
sia being pnfriendly.
The paper also asserts that a report,
which has been received here that the
German emperor made an announcement
yesterday that he would adhere to the pol
icy of France and Russia in the east, has
caused a sensation in diplomatic circles.
The Gaulois concludes by warning Ger
many that the question of Alsace-Lorraine
will not be lost sight of by France.
Berlin, Feb. 19.-The policy of Germany
in regard to Crete, according to direct au-
thority from the foreign office, is in strict
adherence to the course agreed upon by
the concert of the powers recently estab-
lished in respect of Turkey, and it is
further announced upon the same authori-
ty that Germany particularly stands by
the side of Austria and will support Aus
tria's lead in the present crisis This Off
cial declaration, made concurrent with
the declaration of Baron Banffy, the Hun
garian premier, in the Hungarian Cham
ber of Deputies to-day, that there was no
foundation for the report that the Aus
tro-Hungarian army was being modified
which became known here late this after
noon, may have the effect to partially al
lay the existing war alarms, but only par
TALLY, as the advices received from many
quarters point out that war is inevitable
Both Greece and Turkey are hurrying for
ward troops to the frontiers of Thessaly
with the utmost despatch and everything
in the vicinity of the Thessalian borders
bears a warlike aspect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-14

Following are the openings adopted on
the ten boards, In the order named;
Two knights defense, Ruy Lopez, vienna
opening, queens pawn opening, French
defense, Ruy Lopez, French defense, Ruy
Lopez, queens pawns opening, counter
center gambit.
board was as follows: Forty-seVen, 80, S.
"a, A, 60, As, A, "a, q.
The following summary of the play VIII
be of interest:
Pfllsbury had a better game and ought
to have beaten Blackburn. When Black
burn accepted the draw offered by Pills
bury, he cabled: Il was lucky TO escape
with a draw. Kind regards to my Amer
ican friends"
Lacock made an error in the opening
and fell an easy prey to 6howalters su-
perior tactics.
Atkins proved too good for Burrile.
The latter lost two paWns in the middla
of the game and he had no chance after
ward.
The game between Mills and Hymes,
Hodges and a. Bellingham, were splendid
iy and evenly contested throughout, both
games ending in draws.
The veteran Delmar altogether OUT
played his adversary Blake, and he WON
by a brilliant play.
Helms made an error in the opening
against Jackson, which circumstance en-
abled the latter to win.
Cole showed a marked superiority i'm
end game play, and after a long and pro-
tracted struggle Teed had 10 resign.
McCutcheon also committed himself i'm
the opening and Jacobs experienced few
difficulties In registering a win for his
aide.
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CRAZY MAN sCAREs DEPUTIES.
Shouted That Paris Would He "A
Cemetery in 1900.

Paris, Feb. 13.-A dramatic scene oc-
Cured In the Chamber of Deputies this
evening. which for time caused much ex-
element in that body. The proceedings
of the chamber were going along in rou-
tine fashion. when suddenly young man
in the gallery, who had been watching
the deputies, sprang to his feet, and Lean
ing forward shouted in a loud voice:
Urea son, treason. In 1900 Paris will be
a cemetery"
were greatly surprised ana demands
we're made for the priest OF the man.
When, however. an attempt was made 10
take him into custody, he made a desper-
ate resistance. IL was learned that he
was Pierre Tramoni, president Of the Stu
dents Association OF AK, ana that he
had suddenly gone insane. He was re-
moved 10 a hospital, where IT Is hoped,
under proper treatment. he will recover.