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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
CHANCES or CADANTss.
Ills Chance of Retaining the Indian
COmmissionership slim.

Washington April ban effort Is be-
ing made by the Georgia delegation to In
duce President Mckinley to retain ex-
Representative Cabaniss on the Dawes
Indian commission. Senators Bacon and
Clay. with Representatives Griggs and
Brantley, called at the white house to-
day and had a pleasant talk with tile
President in behalf Of Mr.. Cabanlss.
During the conversation Senator Bacon
remarked that the Dawes commission was
supposed to "a non-political institution.
besides Mr.. cabanlss has only served
with the commission two years.
The President laughingly replied that he
was not so sure that the commission Is
non political, for as at present constitu-
ted Il Is composed of four democrats and
one republican, Senator Dawes OF Massa-
chusetts
The conversation was carried on in
good humor throughout, but the President
did not commit himself in favor Of re-
tanning Mr.. Cabaniss on the commission.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
POWERS MAY COMPEL PEACE.
Sharp Difference of Opinion As to
the Best Methods to Employ.

Sharp Difference of Opinion As to
the Best Methods to Employ.
Copyright, 1897, by the Associated Press.
London, April 10, p. m.-In spite Of the
fact that the hostiities on the Greek from
communications having been in progress
all day long between the foreign office and
Rome, France and Athens.
1t is reported tonight that among the
other matters considered is the expediency
of ordering the international fleets to leave
Cretan waters and to go in the direction
Of Salonica and the Dardanelles to watch
the fighting. with a view 70 localizing Il. II
necessary, by naval Intervention. Should
this suggestion, which Is understood TO
emanate from the Italian foreign office. be
acted upon. It is probable that only half
the feet of foreign warshps would be with
drawn for such a purpose, the other half
remaining to continue the Cretan block
ade.
There Is said to be "a sharp difference Of
opinion between the military powers Rus
eia Austria-Hungary and Germany, and
the maritime powers, Great Britain,
France and italy as to the most expeditions
ana least violent methods OF compelling "a
cessation Of hostllties should this result
not be reached by the exercise Of dlplo-
matte pressure NJ Athens and CONSTANT
nOplc. The likelihood Is that the force 20
be employed by Europe. II a resort to force
becomes necessary, would be by sea. as
the contingencies OF military Intervention
might be more serious than the hostilities
now IN progress.
It Il reported AZ the foreign Office that
the communications received here to-day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
cUDA's NEW COIN.

The Dollar of the Republic TO BE
Coined Mt New York.
New York, April 19.-The Journal to-
morrow will say: THE Cuban dollar will
be on the street within a few days. II
will be a silver coin Of the exact size OF
the Spanish coin, known as s pesetas.
One million dollars worth Of bullion is
10 be converted into the coin, which, even
n IL Is no more than souvenir Of the
Cuban struggle, will still be worth its
weight. The Cuban junta indorses the
circulation Of silver coin bearing the
stamp Of the provisional government.
THE money to buy this bullion and to
defray the mechanical expenses Of the is
sue Is said TO have been raised mainly
through the exertion Of A. j. Corbett, a
broker OF the American Surety building.
He professed Ignorance as to the Identity
of his principals"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
GLAssCOck LEvEE GONE.
Plantations In COncOrdin Parish
Flooded as "A ResuIt.

Plantations In ConcOrdtn Parish
Flooded as "A Result.
Natchez, Miss, April l9.-The first
break on the Concordia parish front oc-
Cured on sunday morning last. when the
Glasscock levee gave. way. This levee is
located about twenty-eight miles below
Natchez and Is near the lower end Of the
levee system Of the parish.
The catastrophe was not unexpected,
and It's disastrous effects were In a meas
ure discounted by reason Of all the stock
and other perlshable property having
been previously removed The water
from this break will luundate the lower
part of the parish from Mooryile down to
Brdbston, covering number Of fine plan
tations.
1t will entail vast amount OF suffering
TO the people Of the neighborhood, and re-
lief will have to be extended to them The
river at Natchez has fallen 20-1OO I'm the
past forty-eight hours. but again shows a
rising tendency. This city is fast filling
up with food refugees and every effort
win be made TO care for them. Stock OF
all kinds continues to pour In by the steam
boat load.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
SOUTHERN RAILWAY MAIL.

Senator PettIgrew Asks for Infor-
nation ON the Subject
Washington, April Ex-senator Petit
grew to-day introduced resolution di-
rectlng the Postmaster General to inform
the Senate Of the amount per mile paid
the Southern Railway Company for car
rying the mail from Washington to At
1895 also whether at the last weighing on
that road an unusual amount OF advertise
ments we're carried, and what steps were
taken at the time OF the weighing 10 pre-
vent fraudulent practices on the part of
the railway officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
cREEcE's OUTDOORS GLOOMY.
She Is Apt to he Left 10 Cope with
Turkey Single Handed.

She Is Apt to he Left 10 Cope with
Turkey Single Handed.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 19.--Ex-Minis-
ter to Greece Snowden stated to-day that
he had recently received the following re-
ply to a message sent to King Georg, ap-
proving the attitude assumed by that
monarch: Hearty thanks for your ap-
proval. Precious to me. Have siA powers
against us. George"
Continuing Mr.. snowden said: There
never was so III an opportunity as the
present for Greece to have a conflict with
Turkey. Up to two or three years ago
an advance of the Greek army into Thes-
sally would have meant general uprising
of Roumania, Bulgaria, Servia and Mace
donia and the overpowering of the Turks.
for Roumania alone has a larger and bet
ter equipped army than the sultan.
Now, however, the situation Is very
different. Roumania has practically es-
tablished an alliance with Germany by
having a Hohenzollern upon her throne
Bulgaria has almost become a Russian
province, and SerVia's king is the son Of
a daughter Of a Russian colonel; 50 that
unless the peoples of these countries act
contrary to the influence of their leaders.
there is not likely to be any combina tlon
against turkey.
THE Turks can, and no doubt will, drive
the Greeks back over the frontier The
Turkish army outnumbers that Of Greece
two to one. and is better equipped. The
entire army Of Greece. including reserves,
consists of about $1,000 troops, and I do
not think IL has been possible for them to
have been equipped with the most mod
ern munitions of war Greece has a de-
plorable financial condition ahd cannot
stand protracted conflict. / very mucn
fear she will be badly whipped, but 1 do
not believe the powers will allow the sui
tan to overrun Greece, or ~ take possess
sion of Athens"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
ST. PAUL BANKERS IN COURT.
They Plead Not Guilty TO Charges Of
mbexzIement.

St. Paul, MINI. April 19--WiIl-
lam Dawson, William Dawson, Jr.,
and Robert L. Miller. respective
ly president cashier and assistant cash
Ter Of the insolvent Bank of Minnesota,
appeared in court to-day, pleaded not
guilty, and were released on bail, after
having waived preliminary examination
In addition to the charge Of embezzling
$500 because Of borrowing more than the
statutory amount, Dawson Is charged
Jointly with his son with having embez-
zled $3.50, ,223 the amount being money loan
ed by the bank TO the St. Paul plow
works, In which the Dawsons We're in
terested. The charge against Miller IS re-
eeiving a deposit when he knew the bank
to be insolVent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
DOTH SIDES BRAVE.
The Turks Claim to Have Captured
MiIOuna Pass.

Milouna Pass.
copyright 1897 by the. Associated Press
headquarters OF the Turkish army in
macedonia, Elassona, April s.-The Turk
'Sn torces, as this dispatch is being for
"araed are holding their position in MI
'ouha pass. During the severe fighting
"nlch began yesterday evening the Greeks
anu turks alike fought and behaved in
,ne most admirable manner. 1t is be-
"0'eu that the battle which Will be fought
tomorrow (Monday will be of a decisive
character. The Turkish reports lust re-
eeVed say the whole OF the Milouna pass
% now IN Possession Of the Turks. who
carried two Greeks blockhouses al the
point OF the bayonet Late last night in
io'Hlation was received from the front
'n't the Turks had occupied the whole
extent Of Milouna pass and all command
ing nights from Neckchee to Rapalyvava
as wen as all the donles.
All the Turkish losses thus far are re-
ported 70 be light-S0 killed and 80 wound
-. he correspondent Of the Associated
rssa counted 100 Greek corpses on tho
,r. r,. vppoaiie the Turkish position. The
ulAa declare that the Greeks were drunk
,'ns thn lighting to-day, being con-
hal .ig supplied with liquor. Konan Bov
l'nl returned from Karya. whore 0ghtips,
'''"''a "hen he left there. The Turk
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
---s--Qr-s-
BEREA BLOCK BURNED.
The Town without Water Works TO
Fight the FLAMES.

Cleveland, o.. April 19-The business
portion of the town Of Berea, was nearly
wiped out by fire this morning. The total
loss will reach $4,000.
Berea has no water works, so that there
was small hope Of saving the town A de-
tachment Of the Cleveland fire department.
with fourteen men, secured water from
n branch Of the river about a quarter Of
a mile from the town. The contents Of
most of the stores were saved by the he
roic efforts Of citizens.
The cause Of the fire was attributed to
tramps and Deputy Sheriff J. f. Asiing
escorted them out of town at the point
Of a revolver.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
BREAK IN THE REID LEvEE.
II Is n Mile And Half Below the
DigRs CrCVOsse.

Vicksburg Miss. April l9.-The United
states steamer Vidette arrived at p. m
from below In charge of Capt, w. r
Brown, assistant United States engineer
under Lieut. Newcomer. lie reports q
break In the Reid levee, one mile below
the saw-min and one ana a half miles be.
low the Biggs break. AT p. m. the breal
was 300 feet wide and not widening fast
as the water behind the levee from tn,
Biggs break prevented IL going through
with any great velocity. Capt. Brown
states that the condition Is slightly i'm
proved along the upper portion OF tn,
line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
LAIsoN ENDS ~ DISMISSAL.
An immigration Inspector at PhiIa-
dolphin Removed.

Philadelphia. April l9.-The immediate
dismissal Of Albert T.. Cont one Of the
immigration inspectors at this port. was
to-day ordered by Secretary Of the Treas
ury Gage. lie Is said to have eloped on
Sunday from Washington with the wife OF
r. Grimm. q veteran treasury depart mont
clerk who had befrionded Cont. 10 ia
% years Old. and the woman iH %. She
had been married ten years. and deserted
a baby eighteen months old.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
JOE DoYLE's APPLICATION.
lie Is said TO Have assurance That
He Has Good Chance.

washington April l9-Joe Doyles for
nal application for appointment as col
lector Of customs at Savannah was receiv-
ed at the treasury department to-day. 1t
Is said that he has assurance that he has
a good chance of carrying off the prize In
view OF the elimination Of Col. Deveaux
from the contest. IL Is reported at Col
Bucks headquarters THAT II Lyons Is ap-
pointed postmaster at Augusta a white
man will surely get the Savannah collec-
torship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
KILLED ny a OGUonTER-rS-LAw
The Murdered Womnn's Head NeaFI,
Severed From Her nody.

Barboursviilo. w. Va, April i9.-Nrg
Amos y. Reynolds VAS Killed by her
daughtor-in-law last night during q fam
ny row Her head MAS severed from her
body with 40 Az
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
POWELL CLAYTON RETTER.
lie Il Taken From Sc. Louis 20 His
Home IN Little Rock.

ST. Louis. Mo. April 19.-Gen. Powell
Clayton, U. s. Minister TO Mexico, who
has been IN at the Planters hotel for some
time. threatened with pneumonia, is suf-
aciontly recovered to depart for his home
in Little Rock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
RELIEF wonK THE FEATURE.
The Louisiana Levees Opposite
vicksburg DIack with People.

Jackson, Miss. April IA apeclal %
the Associated Press from Vicksburg
dated 2 q. m, says: "Heief work is the
feature OF the food situation II Is re-
ported to-day that the Louisiana leyoes
are black with people waiting 10 be fer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
Buck no DE DINED.

The Japanese minister nt WushinE-
ton the Host.
Washington. April 19.--Col. Buck Is to be
the guest Of honor at a dinner given by
the Japanese minister next Saturday even
ing. The colonel Is gradually closing up
his political business with a view 70 start
ing for Japan within the next thirty days.
lie Is now on the pay rolls OF the depart
mcnt OF state, and under the regulations
he Is obliged TO start for his post Of duty
within that period unless granted special
permission 10 linger here longer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20

ried over to the city. Lieut. Crowley Of
the quartermasteTs department is here
buying supplies for the flooded region In
general. and handsome donations are COM
ing in by mail and wire"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
NEW ORLEANS RISE.

The River Reaches the Nineteen
Foot Mark.
New Orleans, La. April 19.-The river
has reached the 19-foot mark There are
now several hundred additional laborers
engaged in strengthening the embank-
ments, and all necessary vigilance Is be-
ing exercised by the local authorities
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
GREEK STEAMER SUNK.
Turkish Torpedo Boat Gets In Its
Work OF salonica.

Work OF SalOnica.
Salonica, April 19.-A Turkish torpedo
boat has sunk the Greek steamer Athens
insurgents and members of various secret
societies.
A general panic prevails here. All YES
sells are prohibited from leaving the gulf
The Turks have seized the Greek steamer
Kephaleion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
DEFAULTER DEPARTS.


Albertvllle. Ala. April i9-cOuniy su-
pcrintendont W. w. Kidd Of Marshail
county has defauited and gone 70 parts UNI
known. his shortage is about 5000. His
b0udsmeu. Jasper and Pink smith and A.
N. Ayres, have offered a reward " f3o
fOr his capture
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20
DAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
He Also Has "A Talk with Secretary
of state sherman.

of state sherman.
washington, April 19.--Judge William r.
Day OF Canton, o., who will leave here in
a few days for Havana, to investigate the
RUIZ case, saw the President for a few
minutes to-day. He also called at the
state department and saw Secretary Sher-
man and Assistant Secretary Roekhill. lie
has been studying the case during his ab-
sence from Washington. and has thor
oughy equipped himself for his mission,
which II is declared at the state depart
ment, IS strictly judicial and IN no wise
diplomatic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20

Athens, April 20. a. m.-The Greeks
nave occupied several strategic positions
around Damalsi, including Viglia. Three
thousand armed peasants have Joined the
troops. 1t is alleged that 1900 Turks at
lacked Reveni.
IL Is feared that a massacre has taken
pace at Prevesa during the bombardment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-20

Constantinople, April 19.-The Turkish
authorities at Prevesa have proclaimed
the Gulf Of Arta closed to all but Turkish
ships.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-19

They will wait until Tuesday when
Debs is advertised positively 10 come
before taking any action.
The men at O'Donnell's. Aurora
bennington and Bates mines are still
out and viii not go back. The operators
expect all FirmcnI to be out at the end
Of the week or sooner.
They threaten u close their coke
ovens and pu- the negroes and italians
into the mines, and this means positive
trouble and possibly bloodshed- The
operators had men at today's meeting
taking notes and everything said and
done. Coal is too badly needed, how
ever, fer many OF the miners TO lea
dismissal
The strike sentiment IS growing
slewly, and Thursday IS the limit
generally placed upon work. The rail-
roads are rushing the engines tonight,
and 1000 cars Of coal were shipped the
past Y hours. Passenger trains on the
Baltimore & Ohio viii stand out Of the
way of king coal. In the Norfolk and
western region today the strikers made
gains in some sections and losses in
Others
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-19
In RAILWAY ClRLES.
RIO GRANDE WESTERN THANKS
ITS EMPLOYEES.
Railroads Will Do an Immense Ju-
bilee Business-The Latest by
Wire.

The Rio Grande Western manage
ment always appreciates the efforts of
it's employees. The following cores
pondence is an evidence of the fact:
"Mr. A. E. Welby, General Superin-
tendent, R. G. w. Ry, Salt Lake City,
Utah:
Dear Sir-I desire that you express
to each and every employee of the
operating department. our sincere ap-
probation of their loyalty, faithfulness
and excellent judgment in handling,
from our eastern terminal, Grand juno
ton, Colo, to Ogden, Utah, the large
number of Christian Endeavor special
trains, carrying upwards of 1900 per-
sons, without delay or slightest acct
dent to person or train.
II am not unmindful of the many
difficulties there were to overcome, nor
the large amount of detail to arrange,
TO successfully carry out so great an
undertaking, nor also the experience,
and the recent record of much larger
systems of railroads with their greater
resources, to meet an emergency such
as we have just passed through. 1t has
been suggested that we have made
The Worlds Single Track Passenger
Record We believe this to be true,
and feel justly proud of the achieve
ment, recognizing that OUT record was
made by each and every employee
zealously, intelligently and cheerfully
performing his duty. 1t was the COM
hined effort and single purpose of all
to this end that accomplished this most
enviable result. Very truly yours,
I'd. c. DODGE,
''Vice Prest. & Gen. Manager
superintendent Welby has issued the
following letter:
ITO All Employees: The successful
movement of trains and the excellent
service rendered by all employees in
handling the largest excursion that has
ever crossed the continent, has elected
from the public and the. executive Of
ficers of this company the high COM
SO fully expressed in the
accompanying letter from the vice pres
ident and general manager.
A. Z. WELBY."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-19

menEs2 Why are the shops and facto-
ries Naose wheels are put in motion
by tie labor Of the miner ceasinS 10
operate? Why are operators al over
the state Offering their miners rate
even higher than than the one de-
manded. if they VIII only continue at
work? The reason is patent to all Coai
IS scarce. Those who have il 10 sell
get fancy prices, and those who oiIer
an advance, particularly in West II
ginia and portions OF Iliinois,' do II LOT
the purpose Of checking and defeating
this movement, and miners who do not
know this VIII realize it fully when the
battle IS over If such operators nave
their way.
I'VE have started into this movement
realizing fully the importance OF the
work before Us. and the responsibility
resting upon as, and after two weeks
of suspension involving more than lou.
600 miners. we are Wen satisfied VAIN
the results Only those who are best
acquainted with the condition OF me
miners have any idea Of the extent O
this suspension and its psralyzing Ell
fects upon the labor and business OF
the country. It has not yet reached its
full proportions. The coming week VIII
ado 2G. 0JC men to the idle column The
@eek following viii bring greater &C
eessiOns tC OUT ranks. The movement
will continue TO grow. not only from
the point of numbers involved, but pup
tic opinion will become crystallized
more fully. and through the press OF
the country VIII demand solution OF
this great difficulty.
'aThe organized trades Of the coun-
try are today in closer touch tban ever
before. Never in the history of labor
troubles have they been SO closely al
lied
our demand for living wages and
the determination Of our miners to Sc
cure it. have brought expressions OF
sympathy and material support from
almost every branch OF organized labor
whose efforts in our behalf Will en-
dear them to all lovers of fairness and
establish for the miners. with their
own efforts. a living rate of wages.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-19
Aeitators Are Busy.

Huntington. ". Va. July 1s.-Ths
strike agitators have been busy at Flal
Top felds today. but have made but
little Roadway. Not over 500 men win
quit there tomorrow morning. and this
number may he reduced one-half. Al
the miners in the Thacker coal fields
yesterday afternoon voted to quit work
tomorrow morning. but held a mass
meeting this morning and reconsidered
matters. and they viii ell return tc
work tomorrow as usual. It IS be-
lieved the miners at Dingess will also
change their action Of yesterday aud
return also. The operators at Elkhorf
are working diligently among their men
and they have hopes of persuading
them 10 return tomorrow. II they id
It viii then be almost impossible fog
strike agitators to induce miners in the
Fiat Top fields 10 quit work
The situation on the Kanawaha re-
mains Wv much the same as vester-
6av
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-19
GRAVES AND RYAN.
THE JOB THEY PUT UP ON
LAWYER CLARK.
Got His Diamond Pin, Gold Watch
Chain, His Diamond Stud and
Few Other Things-Held In So, 700
Bail.

New York, July 1S.-Leon Graves and
John P. Ryan are in prison in this city,
held in default of 5000 bail, for trial for
assault and robbery of Robert 5. Clark, a
Brooklyn lawyer, committed on Friday
night. Graves, who is p years of age, is
said to belong to a good family in Utah.
He was recently charged, in connection
with Barton of Ogden, with stealing S. 200
from the Utah Loan and Trust company.
Graves and Barton were arrested in this
city but successfully resisted extraditiOn
because of a technicality raised by their
attorney, Robert S. Clark. After their re-
lease, Clark was retained TO bring suit
III their behalf for damages for false i'm
prisoament. Graves, it is said, sought TO
induce Clark to go to his room on
Eighteenth street in this city, but Clark
was wary. On the pretense that Graves
landledy had a piano for sale that would
be a bargain Tor Clark, the latter went
to the house. There he was assaulted by
Graves and Ryan, who felled him TO the
floor rendering him, as they supposed,
Unconscious.
They took his diamond pin his gold
watch and chain, his diamond stud. Sl45
in money and his notebook After this
they sought TO pour an acid into MS
mouth, but he swallowed none of it. Sud-
denly ne sprang TO the window. crying
Police. Help came at once, and Graves
and Ryan were arrested. All the stolen
property was recovered. On the prisoners
were found a solder bar two feet long
and two loaded revolvers. Clark was able
to appear against the men when they
We're arraigned in the police court.