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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
sEARLEs TO NE ACQUITTED.
The Grounds VIII he the same as In
the HRvemeyer Case.

Washington, May 2s.-The trial OF John
T.. searles. secretary Of the American su-
gar Refining Company, followed that OF
President Havemeyer. who was acquitted
yesterday by order Of Judge Bradley The
government presented les case very briefly.
whereupon the defense, following the tac-
tics pursued In the Havemeyer case moved
that the judge order an acquittal for three
reasons, viz. That the questions Mr.
searles refused to answer are irrelevant
to the inquiry; that they were individual
not committee questions, and that even
II they we're authorized by the Senate res
olution, tho Senate did not possess jurls-
diction The motion was argued at length
by the counsel on both sides, after which
the court adjourned iuntii Tuesday. when
Judge Bradley will deliver his ruling.
very strong impression exists that the
Judge will sustain the motion and throw
the case out OF court.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
GUNBOATs OFF FLORIDA.
The Wilmington and Helena 10 BE
ON Duty There.

Washington. May 2S.-'rhe gunboats VIII
mington and Helena have been ordered
TO patrol duty on the Florida coast. as a
measure OF economy by the navy depart
ment. The department was using the two
revenue cutters Boutwell, and Colfax,
when II was found that II would be charge
able with expensive repairs that were
needed by both cutters. For this reason
the cutters were speedily returned 10 the
treasury department, and the two new
gunboats assigned 10 patrol duty.
The Texas has been ordered 10 Newport
News on June "a, TO be present at the
meeting OF the Association OF Engineers
at Old Point the Richmond engine works,
whiSh built the ship's engines. desiring 10
exhibit them to the engineers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
DEADLOCK OF THE coRrEs.
II Il Sure TO End I'm decentralization
of the Cabinet

London. May 29.-The Standards corre-
tpondent at Madrid says: "rhe deadlock
N the cortes continues; but It cannot
saiely be prolonged and must end In the
reconstruction Of the cabinet The gov
'rhment is hurrying business as fast as
possible In the absence OF the liberals.
Io-day (Friday) the bin OF indemnity
i1' tne Cuban home rule policy was pass
i through the chamber as rapidly as the
,uI.s would permit and the senate is ex-
nJe'eu ~ 70 do the same by Thursday next.
s,',llhe the sitting Of both houses will be
suspended sine die.
The government homes 10 pogtpope
Crisis until autumn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
SAVANNAH GA, SATURDAY, MAY 20 1897

man stopped him quickly with the now
familiar phrase: 1.-THE conduct of the
honorable member is grossly disorderly,
and must ask him to leave the house"
Il obey you, SIR" said Mr.. Field, with
mock solemnity, calling forth an outburst
of laughter.
MIR Field then passed down the gang
way of the house, greeted with further
laughter, and soon afterwards the debate
on the harbor votes was calmly resumed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
FLoRIDA's FILrDusTERs.
Government on the watch for an
Expedition From Miami.

Washington. May as.-The treasury Of
ficlals have received information that
flbusterlng expedition 10 Cuba Is pre-
pairing 70 sail from a point near Miami.
on the extreme southeastern point OF the
Florida peninsula. with view to cap
turing the vessel and. n possible. her
cargo and the men engaged In the enter.
prise, the revenue cutter MeLanc has
been ordered to proceed at once to tho
polnt Indicated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
sMAsH-uP AT A SWITCH.
An Engineer and His Fireman KILL
ed in Colorado.

Cd IN tOIofndO.
Glenwood Springs, Col, May 8--An ex-
ira freight on rhe Denver and Rio Grande
railroad going west, ran upon the Cabasa
siding at O'Clock this morning to allow
No. 4 passenger, the Atlantic express. to
pass.
The switch was left open. The first sec
tion of No. ran into the open switch, de-
railing the engine, mail and baggage car
and one passenger coach.
Engineer John West and Fireman Denny
Donahy were instantly killed. and the
passengers were badly bruised and shaken
up, but It Is thought that none are serious-
lv injured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
conarmcd hr ono srnntc.

Washington, May 2S.-The Senate to-day
confirmed the following nominations;
Kenneth r.. Pcndleton OF North Caro-
lima. to be collector or customs, for the
district OF Albermarle. N. G..
James Edmond Boyd OF North Carolina.
to be assistant attorney general
j. q. hinds, 20 be postmaster at De-
catur,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
TRAIN JUMPS THE TRACK.
An Engineer and Ills Fireman Kill
ed nt Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Pa. May 2s.-An engine
and I'VE cars on the Pennsylvania railroad
were derailed tonight at Flfty-nlnth street
and Lancaster avenue, causing the death
OF Martin Furlong, fireman. aged 25. OF
Green Tree. Pa, and George W. Taylor,
engineer aged 45. OF Philadelphia.
Mrs. Douglass OF Ardmore, Pa. a pas
senger. was slightly injured. The acci-
dent was due 10 the breaking OF a switch
rod
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29
CLAY DIMES DU BIGSoN.
All the Members of the Georgia Dele
EatiOn Present.

Washington, May Ex-senator Clay gave
a handsome luncheon IN the Senate res.
taurant to-day. IN honor Of Mr.. duBlgnon.
who has been here a couple OF days. All
the members Of the Georgia delegation
who are IN the city were present, and Il
was jolly gathering
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29

49, .ashinglon. May 2s.-The Senate com
,,''.ee ~ on public buildings to-day agreed
i,,li5Vport taNoraby the bills for public
buildings at Newport News va. 800 600
""a Durham, ~ C., $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-29

.,Scontinued on Fifth Page,l
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
BUSINESS AND PATRIOTISM.
California Adve rising Arch at the In
auguration Of Mckinley.

California Adve rtisinx Arch at the In.
auguration of Mckinley.
Stockton, CAL, Jan. 1.-Colonel
Henry Shaw, of this city, has an origi-
nal idea for paying a delicate tribute
to the Office of president of the United
States, and at the same time advertis-
ing in an artistic and effective manner
the resources of California. Colonel
Shaw's novel project toward the cost
of which he has already raised nearly
$500. is the erection of a California
citrus arch on one of the principal ave.
nues of Washington.
The design provides that the col.
umns, four in number, shall be COM
pletely enveloped by oranges and lem
ons. The bases are to be faced with
California onyx and marble. The arch
itself is to be of dressed California red
wood, trimmed with other California
woods, such as laurel, orange and tam.
arack. On top, on either side, will be
exhibited full bearing orange and lem
on trees, and in the center California
grizzly bear, rampant.
Suspended from the arch will be a
number of crystal globes, to be filled
with different varieties of California
wines. In each of these an incandes-
cent light will illuminate the wine.
Palms and pampas plumes are also to
be used for decorative purposes.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
FIFTY YEARS IN OFFICE.

The Long Service of Pennsylvania
Postmaster.
Philadelphia, Jan. Joseph Strobe,
of Mifain county, is the oldest post
master in the United States; that is to
say, the Oldest in continuous service,
for he has held the position of postmas-
ter at Strode's Mills since 1845, despite
changes of administrations, political
upheavals, the war and the silver agi.
tation.
Strode's Mills is pretty little viii
lage in the central portion of the state,
surrounded by rich farming lands and
valuable ore and sand mines.
Joseph Strobe is in his 82d year, and
it is believed he will hold the job until
he is too old to fill it. He is the pride
and joy of the postoffice department. in
Washington, which placed his picture
in the governments display at the
worlds fair.
The Strodes are an old noble family.
They came from England in 1850 and
settled in the valley of Virginia. In
1878 Joseph Strobe, the present post
master's grandfather, came to Pennsyl-
vania and settled in the vicinity OF
what is now Strode's Mills.
The oldest postmaster is Repub-
lican and has never missed voting since
he was allowed to.
He has never been i'll, and is pos
sessed of all his faculties. He was ap.
pointed during the administration of
President Polk
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
MAINTAINS HIS INNOCENCE
American Prisoner In Mexico Claims
to Be Victim Of Conspiracy.

American Prisoner In Mexico Claims
to Be Victim Of Conspiracy.
San Diego, CAL, Dec. 31.-Ameri-
cans throughout Mexico are watching
with great interest the movements of
the authorities in the case of Carlos
A. Miller, an American citizen and
resident of Cuajinicuilapan, state Of
Guerrero. He is in Belima prison,
City of Mexico, charged with the MUIR
der of q Mexican engineer named Edu-
ardo Zepeda, at Ometepeo on October 6.
Miller claimed from the first that the
officers at Ometepec and in his own
town with the unpronounceable name
had conspired to bring murder charge
against him and encompass his ruin
and death if possible. He claims he
knows the identity of the murderers,
and offers, if released under guard, to
furnish evidence of a wholesale con.
spiracy in the state Of Guerrero not
only to do away with him, but to de-
fraud the government out Of large
amount. Reputable people OF the state
forwarded to the government state
ments setting forth that Miller is all
right, and is the intended victim Of
enemies in public affairs.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
THE BOILER EXPLODED.
Fireman Fatally Scalded ut the Medical
Lake Asylum.

Fireman Fatally scalded At the Medical
Lake Asylum.
Medical Lake, WASH, Dec. 81 AT
10 O'Clock this morning this town was
shaken by heavy explosion, which
was by many thought to be the shock
of an earthquake. Some buildings
were very perceptibly Jared. and their
windows ratified furiously. It was not
until after daylight that the cause was
generally known. when it was found
that one Of the boilers at the hospital
for the insane had exploded. There
were four boilers in use, generally for
steam and heating purposes, all in
closed in brick house at the rear of
the hospital, but Immediately adjoin-
ing. One OF these boilers had exploded
with such force as to utterly demolish
it, throwing fragments in every direc-
tion. A large section of it was driven
backward against the head of one of
the other boilers, driving the latter
from its foundation and partly into the
rear wall of the house.
Fritz Theilman, the night fireman,
was standing near the boiler at the
moment of the explosion, and was
blown out into the yard along with the
flying bricks, pieces of boiler, timbers,
etc., and so badly scalded and internal
ly injured that his life is despaired of.
He says everything was in proper shape
with the boilers, and he cannot account
for the explosion. The boiler house
will have to be entirely rebuilt and the
remaining boilers reset on their founda-
tions.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
EXECUTION AT MANILA
DR.. Rial, a Revo,tzi::ss:tt, Pub
licly Shot,
VIGOROUS REPRESSION POLICY
R1zal Was the Author Of the Constitu-
ton of the Philippine League
A NOncombatant.


London, Jan. 1.-The Madrid GORE
spondent of the Standard says:
The government authorizes General
Polaveja, captain general of the Phil
ippines, to borrow several million dol
lars from the banks at Manila and
Hong Kong, to continue the campaign
until the cortes meets.
DIR. Rial was shot at Manila today
in the presences.of an immense crowd.
He was sentenced under General Pola-
veja's new policy of vi orous repres-
sion and summary carrying out of sem
fences. General Polaveja absented
himself during the execution. Great
precautions were taken to prevent a
popular demonstration.
DR.. Rial reconciled himself with
the church of Rome, and begged hard
to be allowed to take part in civil
marriage with his mistress. His re-
quest was refused, as we'll as the petit
ton of his relatives to be allowed to
take charge of the body, lest the fun
eral should be made pretext for a
demonstration.
On his trial by court-martial, DR..
Rial admitted he was the author of
the constitution of the Philippine
League, the object Of which was revo-
lutionary, but denied that he had
taken any active part in the rebellion.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
JUSTICE IN CHINA.
Pirates and COunterfeiters are Promptly
Beheaded.

Pirates and Counterfeiters are Promptly
Beheaded.
San Francisco, Dec. 30.-According
to the latest advices from the Orient
Ii IA Chuck, superintendent of the
Canton police, on November %, seized
large number of counterfeit coins.
The chief coiner, Use Sang, and others,
were arrested. An imperial decree
from Picking commanded the immediate
decapitation of the three named offend
ers, and enjoins the viceroy to deal
with the others as he thinks necessary
according to law, as warning to the
people. The officials who effected the
seizure were all promoted in rank.
The Canton viceroy reported in an
other memorial the capture of two no.
torious pirate junks. In effecting the
capture one military officer lost his life.
A decree was issued on the 10th of
November authorizing the execution of
the captives and ordering the officials
concerned in the capture to be promot-
ed in rank and that the matter Of the
military officer who had lost his life
be referred to the board concerned for
rewards and posthumous honors.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
On the New Orleans Levee.

New Orleans, Dec. 29.-John Hurt.
a Montana miner on trip around the
world, was robbed of $500 in Ger
man money, collection of rare coins,
deeds to mining property in Butte,
Mont, and gold nugget worth 5000
by several colored women on the levee
today. For three hours Hurt was on
the verge of insanity, but the police
succeeded in restoring his lost valuables
and his mental equilibrium and locked
up the thieves as we'll. Hurt has re-.
Gently visited his family in Germany,
and made q tour through the South
African mining country. He always
carried his valuables in leather belt.
This morning, while making tour Of
the levee. he was decoyed into base
ment and quickly relieved of his pouch
and its contents. Hurt furnished de-
scription Of his assailants, and the po-
lice did. the rest. The old German
wept for joy on recovering his treasure.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
ARMS FOR CUBA.
Steamers Dauutless and Commodora
Apply for Clearance Papers.

steamers Dauutless and Commodora
Apply for Clearance Papers.
Washington, Jan. 1.-For the first
time since the present struggle in Cnba
began this government has given per
mission to customs officials to clear for
Cuba vessel loaded, according TO
manifest, with munitions of war, pre-.
sumably for the insurgent army.
Yesterday the secretary of the treas
ury received telegram from the own
ers OF the Dauntless at Jacksonville.
stating that they would apply to the
collector OF customs at Jacksonville
for clearance to Cuban port with a
cargo OF arms, but the oaths required
by the statutes would not be taken.
The question was asked whether under
these circumstances papers would be
issued. Later telegram was received
from the collector at Jacksonville stat.
ing an application to clear the Daunt.
less for Neuvius, Cuba, with a cargo
OF arms, had been made, and asking
instructions.
This morning the secretary replied
substantially as follows:
eff the master of the vessel and the
owners. shippers and consigners of the
cargo comply fully with the laws and
regulations concerning the manifest
and take the oaths required, you may
grant clearance to Neuvitas, Cuba.
Oaths must be taken and subscribed in
writing, as required by section 4197.
4198 and 1900 of the revised statutes. !"
The port named as the destination
is on the northern coast of Cuba and
is occupied by Spanish forces. Treas
ury officials therefore are of the opinion
that the oaths required will not be
taken.
Late this afternoon the collector of
customs at Jacksonville wired the Sec
rotary of the treasury that the steamer
Commodore had applied for clearance
papers upon practically the same state
ment of facts as in the case of the
Dauntless. In response the secretary
wired permission to issue papers to the
Commodore in substantially the same
terms as were named In the former
case. Up to the hour of closing the
department. no information had been
received as to the movements of either
vessel, or whether the conditions i'm.
posed had been accepted.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
A DESPERATE SUICIDE.
Woman Throws Herself Under Her
HUI bands Locomotive.

Woman Throws Herself Under Her
HUI bands Locomotive.
New Haven, Conn, Dec. 31.-Ella
Eager, whose body, torn and dismem.
bered, was found on the road of the
Shore Line in this city. committed sui
eide by throwing herself under the
wheels of the locomotive which her
husband, Engineer Fred Eager, was
running. The couple had quarreled
two weeks before and had separated.
The wife grew moody over her misfor-
tune, and the neighbors say that she
often remarked that she wished she
were dead.
At o'clock in the evening she put
on her things and went out. She went
to the station and her husband saw her
there jnst as he had come on for duty,
ready to make his run to New London.
He did not appear anxious to see his
wife, and it is supposed that Mrs.
Eager, noticing his Indifference, be-
came desperate and resolved on suicide.
The woman walked away from the
depot and followed route along the
railroad track. Her husbands train
started at 6:55. At that hour she
was a few hundred yards from the
depot. The train came on with in
creasing speed and achieved rapid mo-
mentum when it came to Mrs. Eager.
To carry out her resolve was the work
of an instant.
After being killed her body was car
ried along for 1000 yards when it was
caught in frog Of the track and
thrown to one side. The husband sped
away on his engine, little thinking Of
what the machinery under his feet had
done.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07

New York. Dec. 29.-At the head
quarters of the Cuban junta body today
General Estrada Palma stated that the
Cuban army was now as strong as it
ever had been, and the Cubans have
full faith in General Rivera, who sue
ceeded Maceo in command.
General Rivera" said General
Palma, "has 5000 armed men. with
provisions enough to last six months in
his mountain stronghold.
''There will be no general laying
down Of arms on the part Of the Gu
bans. such as was reported by General
Weyler. As for DR.. Zertucha's charge
that Maceo was driven to death by de-
spair, by reason Of non-support from
his Cuban allies in this country, it is
simply infamous and unworthy Of con.
tradiction. -
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
UPRISING IN PERU.
Rebellious Natives Exterminated In
q Battle.


San Diego, Jan. South American
papers receievd here today say that the
Indian uprising in Peru has been quel-
led. The government sent Colonel
PARA, an experienced Indian fighter,
against Jacobo with good force of in
fantry, cavalry and one or two Calling
guns. In small parties the soldiers
penetrated into the mountains in pur
suit Of the savages, whom they encoun-
tered in several camps. Battle was
given by the Indians against the small
force of soldiers, with the result that
the Gatlings so depleted the rebel
ranks that old Jacobo. their chief, was
hunted down with a few hundred
braves. Colonel Para united his COM
mand in such position as to rake the
camp, and thus practically the entire
Indian population taking part in the
uprising was exterminated.
The revolution in Urugay is reported
as critical. The government troops
have not only been worsted in their en-
counters with the rebels, but there is
a strong movement in favor OF deposing
President Borda and establishing tri-
umvirate.
From the state Of Vera Cruz, in
Mexico, come news Of bitterness be-
tween Spanish residents and Mexicans
and Indians, the latter being strong
partissns Of Cuba. At Coatepec. re-
GENTLY priest raised Cuban flag on
his church, and the Spaniards attempt
ed to tear it down. The result was
free fight, in which many heads were
broken and one Spaniard was nearly
killed. The flag was not removed.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
AnAl.n.ma B.nk FAM.

Birmingham. Ala. Jan. L. The
Commercial bank, of Selma, Ala,
failed to open today. II was estab-
liahed in 1880, has paid-up capital OF
$500. 600, and undivided profits OF $780,
600. The New York correspondent is
tbe American Exchange National, and
the Chicago correspondent the First
National. r. n. Nelson. president OF
the Commercial, has for years been
prominent in financial orioles. ne was
coneidered 1 conservative banker.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-01-07
M'kINLEY's ESCORT.
Chicago Hussars and Cleveland G avs
Will Share tho Honor.

Chicago Hussars and Cleveland G avs
Will Share tho Honor.
Chicago. Dec. 31.-When Major Mo-
Kinley takes the oath of Office March
4, his personal escort will be formed
of the Chicago hussars squadron and
the Cleveland Grays. Cleveland's crack
organization. The hussars were asked
and promised last night in big meet
ing 1T the Great Northern hotel to ao-
cept the honor OF the escort.
This matter was considered early by
President elect Mckinley. Both Of
these bodies offered their services.
Finally the Grays were selected. The
0rays deliberated, and then decided it
would be the moe thing to invite the
hussars to share the duty with them.
All the members Of the escort will be
mounted ON black horses, and they
count ON making An effective display.
The hussars will stop over on tho way
home at New York for one day and per-
haps give fancy ball.