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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
ANDREE's TRIP TO THE POLE.
Arctic Explorer Greeley Believes He
VIII Never Return.

Washington. July 22.-In reply to a tel
egraphic request, Gen. A w. Greeley. the
Arctic explorer. has sent the Associated
Press from Linden, Va, the following sign
ed statement regarding the Andree expe-
ditlon; 1t is possible that Prof. Andree
may have reached the north pole or it's vi
cinity. The telegraphic reports, as far as
l have seen, state that he started with a
south wind of twenty-five miles an hour.
Ihe chances of such a wind blowing go
Hlles stfalght to the north pole are, how
ever, very small, as it would be an extra
Ordinary meteorological phenomenon such
as has never accompanied any storm. Nv
opinion OF Prof. Andrees projected expe-
dltlon and his probable return were ex-
pressed at the sixth international geo.
graphical congress in July. 1895. in London,
where debated the subject
puphcly with Prof. Andree, and
also discussed the chances with
him privately He admitted the extreme
hazard OF the project, which / strongly
outlined. ! pointed out that even should
ne reach the pole he could hardly expect
10 hnd his south wind continuing across
the pole for thousand miles as a north
WIND When l urged that his chances of
attaining the North American coast were
lnnntely small, as the observations at
Lady Franklin bay, GrinneR Land and
Point Barrow, Alaska, showed that the
winds almost constantly come from the
south, while strong north winds we're al
most unknown. Prof Andree replied
Then shall expect to land somewhere
on the Siberian coast He also expressed
again his determination to go and his con-
fidence of returning safely. Prof Ekholm,
who accompanied Prof Andree in his un-
successful attempt to go last summer, de-
clined to go this year on account of one
of the dangers that I urged upon Prof.
Andree-the premeabEity of the balloon,
which allows gas to escape constantly,
but which Prof. Andree claims to have
overcome. While 1 believe Prof. Andree
will never return, yet experience teaches
US that miraculous things occur daily
"a. W. Greeley"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
DISCRIMINATING DUTIES.
The House Passes Dill Authorizing
Their Suspension.

Their Suspension.
Washington, July 22.-When the House
met to-day, Mr. Dalzell, rep, of Pennsyl-
vanla, presented from the committee on
ways and means a bill to authorize the
President to suspend part OF in whole the
discriminating duties imposed on the yes
sells of foreign countries which impose
similar duties on our vessels. He explain
ed that the existing Mexican flaws imposed
discriminating duties on vessels carrying
humber and general cargo, but exempted
those carrying coal. AS the President had
no authority to suspend duties on vessels
carrying coal, Cardiff and Wales now
monopolized the coal trade of Mexico,
which properly belonged TO the coal mines
OF Alabama, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.
This bill was designed to allow a partial
suspension of duties.
The passage OF the bill was advocated
by Messrs. Underwood, dem. of Alabama,
Wheeler, dem, OF Alabama. McMlnln,
dem, of Tennessee, and Ridgely, populist,
OF Kansas
The bill was passed
MIR. Lacey. rep, OF Iowa, secured unani-
nous consent for the consideration of a
bill 20 amend tho act creating a civil gov
ernment IN Alaska. 1t was identical with
the bill passed by the House at the last
session, creating a surveyor general, and
a register and receiver of the general land
office. II. however, contained an addi-
tional feature empowering the President
to create an additional land district.
Mr.. Lacey explained that the Yukon
Valley gold discoveries rendered an addl-
tional land Office imperative. In answer
to a question. he said the gold fields lay
in both the United states and British
North America. The Klondike region
was In Canada. The bill was passed.
Then, at 1856 o'clock, the House. on mo-
tlon Of Mr.. Dingley, took a recess until
tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
nrRMrxGuAws SMALLPOX SCARE.
The Patients nnd Suspects Removed
Beyond the City Limits.

Birmingham, Ala. July 22.-The four
persons supposed to have smallpox and
those who have been exposed. have been
removed from the negro districts in the
city 20 a safe distance beyond the city
limits aud the houses have been fumigat-
ed and the bedding and clothes burned
While Il Is believed BY many that II ls
not smallpox, the doctors differing on this
subject. yet the city authorities have tak-
en- every precautiou against any spread
Of the disease, 20 that N has been offec-
tually stamped out In Birmingham.
The committee Of health report two new
cases OF smallpox to-day OF a very light
type. Both have been removed to the
pest house. The following bulletin was
issued tonight
'srhe diseased condition Is evidently
abating; vaccination is general; isolation
Is strict. Practically there are no fears
now Of It's spreading 20 any great extent.
The community moves along Ia is usual
business channels. perfectly confident that
the invasion Of disease is under almost
absolute control. NO cases at this time
are known 10 be In the city aud q careful
watch is being kept.
(slgned1
y. W. Barclay, Health Omcer.
". J. pcarcc. Acting Mayor"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
MISSISSIPPI RIVER WORK.
The Commission Increases the Ap-
preparation For Dredging,

preparation For Dredging.
New York July 22.-The engineers Of the
war department having taken issue with
the judgment of the Mississippi river COM
mission, which appropriated 100000 for
dredging out of the 81 9S9, ,O2S appropriation
allowed for river improvements, the Sec
retary of War resubmitted the entire mat
ter to the commission for reapportionment
The law makes It obligatory on the COM
mission to appropriate a large amount of
the appropriation TO dredging and dredg-
ing plants. Although the law regards the
dredging of the river to be paramount to
repairs to levees and other improvements,
it does not say what portion of the annual
apportionment shall be used for this pur-
pose, but leaves the division with the COM
mission.
The Secretary of War did not consider
that less than one-seventh of the 1897 ap-
preparation could be classed as "a large
proportion" and in consequence Of his
action, the commission re-convened to-day
at the army building here to go over their
work again. At the close of the session,
IL was announced that $760,OO0 had been re-
apportoned to dredgeing and plants for
dredging, but in order to expend that
amount the apportionment for levees had
been reduced. This had been done in
equal ratio, so that no injustice would be
done any of the levee districts.
OF the general appropriation, 100000
still remains unapportioned. It is the
practice of the commission to have a lit
tie fund on hand in case of emergency
to be used in the repair OF breaks in the
leVees by the overflows in the spring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
STRIKE a FIZZLE.
backbone of the Trouble in Kama
Whn Valley BrOken.

Charleston. w. Va, July 22.-The back
bone Of the strike appears to be broken in
the Kanawha valley. The demand for a
general strike among the soft coal diggers
and the agreement reached to that end
by the representa- dives I'm the meeting at
Montgomery yesterday turns out TO be
practically a failure The men az only
three mines obcyed the call TO strike. and
they are now talking OF returning to
work The organizers from Ohio have
abandoned the Kanawha coalheld and
have gone to New river. where they Will
make an effort to get the men out. The
sentiment against the strike among the
miners Is now stronger than al any time
for a week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
WORK ON THE WATERWAYS.
Mai. Mahan's Report on Operations
in Georgia and Florida.

Mai. Mahan's Report on Operations
in Georgia and Florida.
Washington, July 22.-Maj. +. A. Mahan,
in charge Of a number of river and har-
Dor improvement in Georgia, Florida and
Alabama, has forwarded his annual re-
port to the war department.
At Apalachicola bay Florida, work was
begun May 2s and $1,000 cubic yards of
material were removed by dredging from
the cut in the bay making the fifth time
the cut has been reopened. The Apa-
lachicola cutoff and Chipola river were
cleared of snags, as was also Flint river.
In Georgia.
The Chattahoochee river, in Georgia and
Alabama, was cleared Of snags rocks
and boulders as far up as Eufaula. The
Choctawhatehie river, in Florida, was
snagged.
Pensacola harbor, Florida, was being i'm
proved at the end of the dredging OF eau
Gus shoals. The jetties in this harbor
are in good condition. The amount ex-
pended during the year was $50. S2s; avail
able balance, $213,211.
The Escambla, or Oonecula river, in
Florida and Alabama, was snagged and
dredged.
The Alabama river, in Alabama, was
snagged.
The coosa river. In Georgia and Ala
bama, was dredged at Mccoy and Box
shoals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
GREAT DRILL ny the MORroSs.
VIII win First Prize If Inspections
DOesn't Defeat Them.

VIII Win First Prize If Inspections
Doesnt Defeat Them.
San Antonio. Tex, july 22.-Thls was
Governors day az the interstate drill, ana
a large crowd attended.
The chief attractions we're the contest
drills for the interstate championship by
the Governors Guards OF Austin. Tex.
and the Morton Cadets OF Washington, ID.
c. Both companies underwent a rigid
inspection Ia the morning and drilled in
the afternoon. The Governors Guards In
spectlon was almost perfect. The Morton's
inspection was perfect 20 far az uniforms.
guns and accoutrements we're concerned.
but the men did not handle themselves
as well as was expected. Four
OF the men tainted and were taken
on the field. During the drill the Nor
tons showed up superbly and went through
the programme almost without an error.
Their drill Is regarded as tho best thus
far and n their inspection does not count
too heavily against them they are almost
certain OF winning the first prize Tho
turf exchange, which has a book on tho
drlli, refused ali bets Oh the Mortons after
their drill.
-Four companies OF United States soldiers
under command Of Lieut.. Col. whiteslde,
Fifth Cavalry, gave a beautiful extended
order and ealcsthouc drill 20 music, all
the commands being sounded by the band.
Tho Waco cycle corps gave an interests
ing exhibition drln mounted on bicycles, 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
CHAQUILo's CASE IN COUNT.
Consul General Lee Visits GEN. Wcy-
Ter After the Trial.

Havana, July 22.-The trial of Manuel
Fernadez Chaquilo, an American citizen.
by ordinary court martial took place to-
day at the Jail in this city. The court did
not render a verdict.
United States Consul General Lee was
present at the trial as a private citizen
He made no protest, as the proceedings
were In strict conformity with the third
article Of the protocol of Jan. l2. 1877.
Chaqulo, who Is % years old, was cap
tured July 3, 1896 near Jaruco about twen-
ty miles east Of Havana. He had landed
three days before with an expedition and
was captured during an engagement be-
tween band of insurgents
which he Joined and a party OF
Spanish troops under Col. Ocha. lie was
born In Key West. Fla. and has been con-
fined IN the Cabanas fortress since his
capture.
After the trial OF Chaquilo. Cen Leo
paid a social visit to Captain General
Weyler and was very cordially received
and pleasant interview between the con-
sui general and Gen. Weyier took place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
cAXNoN's CONSPIRACY.
The Husband Claimed 90 Hate Ills
wife n Week After Marriage.


Norfolk, Va, July 22.-The trial Of Jo-
seph Cannon, r. Guy Hall and William
Smith. for conspiracy 70 ruin the char
acter OF Cannon's wife in order to manu-
facture evidence 20 be used In divorce pro-
ccedings, was resumed before Justice Tom
lin this morning.
A sensation was sprung at the opening
OF the session by the surrender OF Hall by
his bondsmen.
The evidence was highly sensational. II
was proved that Cannon had said In a
house Of m fame, not more than a week
after his marriage. that he hated his wife.
A day or two later he declared positively
that he intended to procure a divorce and
that he would resort 20 any means TO ac-
complish that end
Contrary TO expectations. Smith did not
turn states evidence.
The evidence was closed this afternoon
and argument for the prosecution was
made by the commonwealth attorney
Several counsel viii speak tomorrow. Il
u expected that thc argument will be con-
cludod during the day Interest N the case
A. continually increasing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
NINE GUARDED BY ARMED MEN.
Narrow Escape From Serious TrOu-
BILE Near FairmOnt.

Fairmont, w Va, July 22.-Armed dep
uty sheriffs of the county now guard the
Hte mine at Kings, three miles above here
on the Tygart's valley river. The sheriffs
were called there this afternoon as the op-
orators feared an outbreak but no arrests
were made Early this morning the driv-
ers at that mine Joined the strikers as the
result of the efforts of Crawford Temple,
a Monongah miner. The operators secur-
ed new drivers in an hour, and at noon
over half of the miners came out. Then
the second lot of drivers threw
up their positions and some of
the men began stoning the miners who
were forced TO leave their work. Rolfe
Hite, the superintendents son, had his
faithful Winchester in his hands, and
three shots quenched the enthusiasm Of
all the strikers, but one. who made for
Hlte with a pick. He was driven off at
the point of a revolver. The operators,
however. feared another outbreak and
called on the county officials for aid
Tonight organizers are there and they
say all the men will join the strikers but
Mr.. Hite stated that all or most all of
the men would be at work Tomorrow
"At our conference" said President
Ratchford tonight, 'lt was decided to
give the Fairmont district more attention,
as we feel confident that the miners can
be gotten out. I speak a Monongah to-
morrow afternoon and at Fairmont to-mor-
row night"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
HUNG ON GENERAL PRINCIPLES.
KcntucIsIans string Up n Man sus-
pected of Murder.

Madlsonville. KY. July 22.-The body OF
Ephralm Brinkley. who lived several miles
from this city. was found dangling from
a limb near his home this morning. lie
had been lynched during the early morn
ing by a mob Of about forty citizens. who
determined 70 put an end to his existence
on general principles. Several weeks ago
Thomas Croulllas, a well-to-do citizen Of
the neighborhood, was aEsassinated. Brink
ley was suspected on account OF his evil
reputation, but no evidence could be found
20 connect him with the crime. II ls sup
posed that because OF his general bad char
actcr and 20 prevent recurrence OF such
killings as that Of Croullias, Brlnklcy was
lynched.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
RAILROADS or VIRGINIA.
A Total of $500 Miles In Operation
Valued at %53, 1884, O,O22.

Richmond, va, July z2.-The board OF
public works has completed and issued a
statement showing the assessed value OF
railroad and canal property within the
borders Of the state Of Virginia for the
year 1897. There were In all 3,5G025 miles
Of railroad In operation at the beginning
OF the new fiscal year. Of which IS are
operated by street car companies. while
the balance Is owned by steam railroad
companies. The total valuation OF all
property is 81, ,7s9 022 .Os. on this sum the
state receives a tax OF S2l5 i56. 10.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
SHERMAN AND THE SEALS.
Secretary Denies Signing the Letter
Under Pressure.

Washington. July 22 - Secretary
Sherman to-day denied the statement that
he had been induced to sign the letter of
instructions 10 Ambassador Hay relative
to the seal controversy, which has so ex-
cited the British press only on severe
pressure, and against his own judgment
He said that there was not a word OF
truth in It, and that as a matter OF fact
he had been I'm perfect accord with the
President in every step of the correspond
ence relating 10 the seal question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
MENAoED ny A MOB.
Mrs. VaughB's AssniIant I'm Grave
Dnnger of LynchInR.

Chattanooga, Tenn. July 22.-The report
from Riverton sent out last night that tho
negro who attempted to outrage Mrs. s.
L. Vaughan had been burned is untrue
The parties who captured him took him
20 Tuscumbla. Ala. where he was placed
In jail. lie was hidden by those who had
him until to-lay. A lynching is looked for
nt any moment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
oldest cathoIIc PrIest pena.

Troy. ". ". July 22.-Rev. Peter Iav-
ermans. tho Oldest Catholic priest in the
United States. died to-day Father Hav-
crmaus was born IN the province OF North
Brabant, Holland March q, 1896.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
MONETARY commIssIon Mnnted.

Washington. July Representative c.
w. Stone OF Pennsylvanla. who was chair
man OF the committee on coinage. weights
and measures OF the last House, to-day
introduced In the House bill to authorize
rlou
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
Two Postmaster. Confirmed.

Washington, July 22-The Senate 20.
day confirmed the following postmasters
J. e. Poche. at Washington, Ca; T.. s
scruggs. at Hall Springs. Miss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23

wilkebarre. Pa. July 22-Peter wassel
alias Terrible Pete, was hanged IN the
county jail yard to-day for the murder
OF Joseph Kupersavago OF Georgetown.
this county, on Jan. IS, 1897. lie died
gamc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
steel MILL STARTS.
Birmingham's New Plant Turns out
Its First Run.

Birmingham, Ala, July 22.-In the pres
ence OF hundreds Of Birmingham's lead
ing citizens at o'clock this afternoon
the first run al the steel plant Of the
Birmingham Rolling Mil Company was
made. The run was a complete success.
and the fires. which were lighted, will
continue 20 burn and steel be made at
the plant. The steel was made from 65 per
cent. Of low silieoh iron. from the Alice
furnaces, this city, and IS per cent. OF
scraps. The first run was more than
ordinarily delayed because OF a desire TO
20 slowly and surely, but IN Ave hours
after the charge was made the run was
completod.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
'"kEis rEAcE TEPus.

"'eEic Line Fixed by ,he
Con-. POWERS Agreed on.
OF tbo -',''uople' July 22.-At the sitting
e.e no.,,,e 'glee conference to-day the strate'
aches h, a p'oposed by the military at
end the n,l,l 1nf powers was agreed upon
Turkey ana '1',,llnaries OF peace between
'''eee were then discussed.
se,bo.,.s. bD,ns. July 22-The Turkish m,,,,.,.
the voIo.f,.'''e 1--we ordered the surrender OF
railway oma'l,ssa omgi1ll,sa railway 10 tho Groek
j Is stated st.',is ,h. within eight days.
st'y hls alre,1sa me evacuation OF Thes.
,nents OF Turti, commenced. Eight regl-
soma s.1l.a s'l.a today en- route FROM, yvISsos r,e,
salon.es9 9.''ial officers have stappsa p@ H'ss. sa,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
TRIAL OF THE TOBACCO TRUST.
Gov. Black Refuses Co order an Ex-
traordinhry Term of Court.

traordinnry Term of Court.
New York, July 22.-Dlstrlct Attorney
Olcott to-day gave out correspondence be-
tween Gov. Black and himself. In which
Mr Oicott asked for a special term Of
the supreme court. criminal branch, 10 try
the tobacco trust. The directors OF tho
American Tobacco Company were tried
before Judge Fitzgerald IN general sessions
last month. the jury standing ten for con-
viciion and two for acquittai. Mr.. Oh
month. but Gov. Black refused TO give
him the extraordinary term Of court which
he asked Tor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
GIVEN A MEDAL OF HONOR.

Brevet Col. McGOnnin0's Bravery on
the battle Geld Rewarded.
Washington, July 22-A medal Of honor
has been awarded 10 Brevet Col. Andrew
McGonnlng Of Ashevlle. N. c.. who. at
Cedar Greek, Va. while acting chief quar-
termaster OF Gen. Sherldan's forces oper-
ating In the Shenandoah valley, was Sc
yorely wounded while leading a brigade
OF infantry on that field and was COM
manded for the greatest gallantry by
Gen. Sheridan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
Uses IN A CHURCH.
' "'aIc' OF 20 Infant. p,..,
f...-- ~ Seville.

from slas,', 'uly 22.-speclai dispatches
,v,nfy.'.,'.l ''l'll state that the a'.Hos boSles =,
havo bs'1 D infants infants In rough deal bo.os =,
II (. church at seville. lev NJ the tower OF ST.
en or,ii,rl lnmliied BY he ylf,ie ebn,c, crime %
l'en arrested ana his wife. ana tbsy ss.e @ar,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-23
ANOTHER PIGEON FROM THE POLE
Carrier Brings a Message That 1t
WINS Passed July Is.

London, July PA special dispatch
from Copenhagen says that a carrier pig
con has been caught in the vicinity of
Tromsoe Island, near the north point ef
Norway, with the following stamped on its
wing: North pole passed fifteenth"
The times., 1897-08-06
A First-cIass COMEDY /.

IL there is one thing more than another
that viii hold the attention of the man,
woman, OF child in the theater, it is ths
unconscious and finished presentation of
character, of whatever nature, by an artist
actor. His or her points are scored and
reach home over the footlight, with an
easy grace and entire absence OF the con-
scicusEess OF their effect in a way which
carries the audience with him as il il was
a single auditor. and when with thas
power there S added humor, we have the
acme of the art and artistic entertainer
Few plays of today have encoTnpassed
within their acts such material as this;
when they do, even in small quantities
their success is assured. The successes
Of the stage depend upon their authors
and creators to provide such material,
The best example OF this which has
visited Washington this year is now play
Ing at the Columbia Theater 1t is the
Marquis of Michigan" In not single
production this year has there been made
manifest the clever work that is nightly
shown by two clever authors and a COM
pany OF artists of rare ability The new
comedy Is simply chock full Of hrnass.
new comedy ideas and situations. Its
lines scintllate with matter that Is crisp
and new. and the work of Miss Eva Daven
port, as the female Hercules, whose hus
band did her Dirt" and who seeks ra-
lief through the Law, is d r,asterpIeee or
acting and comedy There are only a few
more performances Of the ssMar0uis Of
Michigan" They should be taken ad-
vantage Of