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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-27


Germany-By the Koonig Wilhelm, Rear
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia, K. G.
Austria-Hungary- the Vein, Vice
Admiral Hermann, Baron Won Spann.
Spain-By the Vizcaya, Rear Admiral
Seglsmundo Barnejo Y Merelo.
Portugal-By the Vasco di Gamo, Capt
Barreto de Vasconcelles.
Mechanically the Evertson, Rear Ad-
miral F. K. Englebrecht.
Denmark-By the Heligoland, Rear Ad-
miral H. H. Koch.
sweden-By the Gotha, Rear Admiral
Klintberg.
Norway-By the Frithjof. Rear Admiral
Nicholas Skrydloff
United States-By the Brooklyn, Rear
Admiral ]. N. Miller.
Two things are to be noted after a tour
of this tremendous aggregation of sea-
lighting power. The first is that fact that
If need be, their number and fighting
value can be duplicated, as this fleet was
only the Channel squadron and coast de-
tense fleet, slightly augmented by new
and larger ships. The most noteworthy
fact was the remarkable testimony to the
growth and Improvement of the fleet OF
the twenty-one battleships reviewed by
the Prince of Wales this afternoon, four
only took part in the jubilee display of ten
years ago, while of the forty-three cruis-
ers at anchor in the Solent not one ex-
listed in 1887. Needless to say, the thirty
torpedo boat destroyers are of a class
which has only been introduced during the
past five years. Further, the battleships
built before 1887 were armed with muzzle-
loading guns, which, though extremely
powerful and marvels of their class, have
been entirely outclassed by breech-load-
ers and wire guns. Then, too, the later
built vessels are armored by harveyized
steel, which can scarcely be penetrated
in actual warfare whereas the guns of
any Of the ships of the Majestic class could
easily send projecties through the armor
belts of any of the 1887 squadron.
Among the battleships nine types were
represented, the first of these being the
: Majestic type, the latest and most power
full model of British battleships, carrying
four 12-inch fifty-ton guns. Some of the
others present had heavier armament,
notably the Benbow and Sans Pariel, each
possessing Hilton gun. There were four
or the Royal Sovereign type. The Re
nown was the only one of her type, the
distinctive feature of which is huge CEN
ter battery. The Admiral class of vessel
was represented by the Colingwood, the
unfortunate Howe and the Benbow. The
Alexandria class, close upon twenty years
old, the Devastation type, with their re-
volving turrets. were also in evidence, as
were the classes of which the Infiexible,
Thunderer and San Pariel are specimens.
Two types were shown in the cruiser
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TRIES TO EAT HIS MOTHER-IN-LAw
Blood Poisoning Apt to he the RE-
suit OF a Brutal Attack.

suit of a Brutal Attack.
Columbia, S. c., June 26.-Angus Will
liams, a prosperous farmer living near
Allendale, Barnwell county. has applied
an original plan for exterminating moth
ers-in-law.
Yesterday he drove his wife and her
mother. Mrs. Burrett, to Allendale. Be
fore leaving he visited the dispensary, got
quite happy and took a supply Of one x
home. BY the time he got there, VIII
llams was quite Intoxicated. His wife was
sick and asking her mother to look after
supper, went to bed. Williams, enraged at
his wife's appearance at the table,
went in her room and began abusing her
Mrs. Burrett interfered, when her son-in-
law attempted literally 10 "eat her up"
but she was a two hundred FOUNDER, and
soon had Williams down and was choking
him. Her daughter pleaded for mercy, so
Mrs. Burrett relaxed her hold on Will
liams' throat. The now thoroughly en-
ragged man renewed the attack, tearing at
the woman's arms and shoulders and
throat with his teeth, lascerating her ter
rlbly. The attending physician says the
woman is In a critical condition and that
blood poisoning is almost sure TO result
The neighborhood II deeply stirred ana
Williams is not safe from mob violence.
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STIRRING SCENE AT SPITHEAD.
NAVAL REVIEW A FITTING CLIMAX
TO THE JUBILEE.

All the Maritime Nations OF the
World Represented by the Pride of
Their War FIeets-Great Britain
Lines Up 165 Fighting Vessels Car
rying 300 Heavy Guns and More
Than $4,000 Men--A Thunderous
Simultaneous Salute and Beautiful
IluminntiOns Mt Night.
Ryde, Isle of Wight June 27.-The
apotheosis of Great Britain has right
ly eliminated on-the waters of the Solent.
London witnessed the sumptuous outpour-
ing of loyalty, the love of proud people
for their sovereign, an exhibition of ma
tional growth and domination, in the long
train Of princes and potentates which
graced the queens triumph. All of it put
together, however, furnished no such liv-
ing picture of the might of Britain-the
might that has made right over and over
again-as was afforded this morning by
the great naval display in these waters.
Nor has there been anything this week in
all that has gone before, to bring home so
vividly the material changes Of the queens
long reign. When Victoria ascended the
throne the walls of England were
wooden. There were no steel battleships,
no iron cruisers, no triple expansion en-
gines, no steam in use in war vessels, no
search lights, no electricity in the service
of man, no great or quick-fring guns, no
torpedoes. The lights aboard were still lit
with flint and steel and were no more
brilliant than whale-oil could be; the guns
were still fired with a slow match; the
three-decker was still the model of all
that was worthy In naval architecture,
and tonnage was reckoned within such
modest limits that vessel of more than
5000 was looked upon as a marine won
der.
Never before, therefore, has a sovereign
seen such changes in the bulwarks or en-
pire as has fallen to the lot of Queen Vic
toria. At Spithead this morning was as
sembled the latest triumphs OF the indus
trial resolution under Victoria triumphs
of workers in iron and steel and metals,
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GEORGIA COVERED WITH GLORY.
The states Day at the Nashville Ex-
position a Big Success.

Nashville, Tenn. June GA busy, stir
ring week filled with interesting events,
drawing multitudes Of visitors to the city,
was gloriously ended to-day with the cele-
bration OF Georgia day. Fully 1000 Geor-
CLANS attended, and the parade In honor
of Gov. Atkinson was one of the most
attractive ever witnessed In this city. The
streets were thronged with spectators,
and along the route the soldiers regulars
and militia, were roundly cheered. In
the parade, marching In front of Cows. At
kinson and Taylor, who were on horse
back, were the United States regulars,
commanded by Maj. Minor and Capt.
United States Infantry, leading the col
umn.
With the governors were their STATS,
mounted, and the special escort formed by
a detachment OF the famous Governor q
Horse Guards OF Atlanta.
That splendid regiment Of infantry, the
Fifth OF Georgia, with it's excellent band,
followed, and the Eighth battalion OF in
fantry OF Georgia ended the line
Following the troops In car
riages came the women COM
missioners Of Georgia and the
executive committee OF the the Centennial
woman's board, the directors Of the Allan
Ia exposition, the executive committee OF
the Tennessee centennial and a large del
egation Of the Georgia Press Association.
The procession was about three-fourths
OF a mile long, but In beauty and COM
pleteness was perfect The principal
streets IN the center OF the city were
marched through and those mounted and
IN carriages proceeded 20 the exposition,
while the troops were carried on a special
train. The governors and their party,
upon reaching the grounds, were escorted
70 the auditorium, where a vast audience
had assembled. on the stage were promi-
nent men and women from all parts OF
Georgia. President Thomas introduced
Rev. DR.. J. B. Hawthorne, formerly OF At
ianta, who delivered hearty address OF
welcome.
Mayor c. A. Collier OF Atlanta responded,
and then Gov r. l.. Taylor, amid cheers.
delivered an address.
Gov Atkinson, when he arose 10 re-
spond, received an ovation, and his felicit-
GUS address captured the audience. After
the exercises, luncheon was attended by
Cow Atkinson and party IN the club
house.
The feature OF the late afternoon and
early evening was a charming lawn party
10 the visiting Georgia women, given at
the Womans building by the woman's
board. II was a society event, largely at
tended. Those present were attractively
gowned, and colored lights and spiashing
fountains added 10 the beauty OF the
scene. After the lawn party, fireworks,
complimentary 90 the Georgians. followed.
The Georgia Press Association and the
Virginia editors united forces and we're a
noticeable body.
Large delegations from the Georgia and
Virginia Press associations are In the city.
They viii remain for several days and will
pniie IN pighl seeing and visiting historical
placea
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REVIEWED BY THE PRINCE.
The Reviewing Party Greeted with
the RoyaI salute.

Ryde, Isle of Wight, June 20. 3 p. M
The honorary admiral OF the feet, his
royal highness. the Prince Of Wales, has
just concluded on behalf Of the sovereign
OF the realm the review Of the ships gath
cred In her honor. The review itself did
not add very much 20 the picture framed
for the spectator this morning, saving al
ways the battle-llke roar OF great guns,
which was enough TO waken the dead be-
meath the sea,-when the salute Of twenty
one was fired.
During the morning the excursion steam
ers, densely crowded 20 the rails, were
very busy steaming In and out Of the lines
OF ships, lodging about, maneuvering for
good position and generally behaving In
eccentric fashion, resembling nothing 30
much as a lot OF huge water spiders. Ow-
Ing 20 a wise regulation by the admiralty
that no vessel was allowed to use other
than the best Welsh coal, the smoke null
sance proved less disagreeable than an.
ticipated.
The Prince OF Wales. accompanied by
admiral, his royal highness the Duke Of
saxe-Cohurg and Gotha and captain, his
royal highness the Duke Of York: the
Princess OF wales, ex-Empreas Frederick
OF Germany. the Duke OF Connaught, tho
Duchess OF Albany and her children,
Prince Christian OF Schleswig- Hoisteln.
the Duchess Of saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Grand Duke sergius OF Russia. Prince
Scontlnued on Seventh Page.l
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SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.

Three Men I'm n Fatal Fight with
Tramps Near Lynehburg.
Lynchburg. Va. June 2s.-Three Smith
brothers had row with number OF
tramps al Sandy Hook.a suburb OF Lynch
burg, this evening. George Wesley Smith
was shot through the heart by one OF the
tramps whose name is unknown and who
escaped.
Edward Taylor, one OF the strangers,
was dangerously cut about the neck and
throat.
IL Is said the Smith Brothers were un-
armed except that one OF them had a small
knife. They faced regular fusilade.
Joe HuckBtep. cOl0rcd. was shot al
resort on Twelfth street tonight and may
die.
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KEY VESTS NEGROES DISPERSED.
One Shot by the Sheriff and the Mob
Then Scatters.

Key West, Fla, June 26.-Gov. Blox-
hams prompt action in authorizing the
use of the miitian support of the civil
authorities has so far prevented any
further race outbreaks. The Key West
Guards, with the assistance Of $50 citi-
zens. took charge of the city last night A
crowd of negroes assembled at the corner
of Southard and Thomas streets about Q
o'clock, and the militia were ordered to
disperse them. In the course OF the at
tendant melee a negro was shot and
wounded by the sheriff and the crowd then
scattered, no effort being made by the
blacks to resist the troops. Many arrests
were made during the night. The negroes
have been active to-day, and further
trouble Is not impossible.
The hearing Of the case against sylvia
nus Johnson, charged with assaulting Mrs.
Atwell. took place this morning. Several
witnesses we're examined, among them
Mrs. Faber. She stated that IN company
with Mrs. Atwell and two other ladies'
she was gathering wild flowers I'm the
woods near the head OF the island, when
johnson appeared and began 20 throw
stones at them. He finally ran towards
them and assaulted her. Mrs. Atwell
came TO her assistance, and johnson then
turned his attention TO her. He assaulted
her violently during which the others
made their escape. The negro caught her
by the throat, but met with a fierce re-
sistance. After choking her almost into
insensibllity he tore Off her clothing. John
son. the prisoner, on being put on the
stand, denied the whole affair, but ad-
mltted that he was with three other me-
groes who threw stones at the women.
Both Mrs. Faber and Mrs. Atwell posi-
lively identified the negro as the one who
assaulted them. Johnson was then re-
manded 10 Jail without bail to await the
action OF the grand jury.
An armed negro was arrested and placed
In fail at noon to-day and careful watch
Is being kept for others OF his kind The
company Of militia will be held IN readiness
at the city hall for any trouble. Every
thing IL quiet al present
As result OF the firing on Thursday
night the court house and JAN bear many
marks OF bullets.
Tallahassee, Fla. June 2e.--Gov. Biox-
ham received dispatches from Key West
to-day stating that the riotous demon
strauions there over the threatened lynch
ing Of a negro for asasultlng a white wo-
man had subSlded and the negro ls secure
from the mob IN the county jail. AZ the
local authorities finally succeeded IN re-
storing order. the inability OF President
Mckinley 20 allow the use Of the United
states troops resulted IN no harm.
Gov. Bi0xham n determined when Dos
sible 70 prevent lynohings and .enforee or
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New Internal Revenue Collector.

Washington. June 26.-The President to-
day nominated Hersche =. Harkins 20 be
collector Of internal revenue for the Fifth
district Of North Carolina and Theodore
Mccreary 10 be postmaster at Lexington,
N. c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-26
Cninc,yiIIc News GossIp.

Gainesville, Texas, February 23.-John
Mcconnell, agent OF the Rusk penitentiary'
left today over the eastbound Katy with
Elmer Jones, under a five-year sentence
for the murder OF George Humphrey two
years ago last September. His accomplish,
T. A. Magruder. is now serving thirty
year sentence for the same crime.
John Walner, who killed the notorious
Bill Lewis at Wynnewood, !. T., about ten
days ago. and who was held without bail
by the examining court, sued out writ OF
habeas corpus before Judge Kilgore at Ard
more, /. II. and was granted ball III the
sum of $500, which was promptly gwen
and he was released.
This afternoon at the High school IN .ils
civ Miss I.eta Kennerley, daughter OF s.
j. Kennerley OF Stevens. kenneriey I"
Spraeclus. while playing crack the wihn,
was thrown violently to the ground, break
ing her arm below the elbow. DR.. Cohsonl.
who was called, thinks nothing serious VIII
result
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Palestine. Texas. FEBRUARY -''-ine
Blind Boone Concert company held the
boards at the opera house last. Owing to
some mistake they were not billed here
but were booked. otherwise a full house
would doubtless have greeted them AS IL
was. n very good audience was out, VINO
ere wen pleased it'll this truly wonderful!
rusical genius. ,.
Yesterday being a holiday, business
gave way for considerable recreation AL the
fair grounds some good races mad been pre-
uared for the occasion.
Colonel George W. Burkill has returned
from Houston.
MIR. w. C. Brandon and bride, nee Miss
Maude Hepler of Winfield. Kan, have ar
rived in the city and are at home at inc
Commercial
Dr and Mrs. Bruna Wallace of New
York are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Wal
lace Old Town.
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Navasotn, Texas. February 24.--Judgc ].
II. league went down to Conroe Yesterday
morning and returned to the city in the
evening. The purpose OF the trip was TO
confer with County Judge Cooper OF Mont
gomery county in regard to the matter of
calling tho proposed election to ballot on
tho receiving or rejection OF the PROPOSE
ton TO detach strip Of land from the
west end Of that county aud annex the
same 10 Grimes county. Judge league says
that Judge Cooper is very much opposed
to ordering the election, on tho ground Of
tho unnecessary cost. when 1t IS his candid
opinion that the scheme VIII not be sane
toned by tho voters either OF Montgomery
or Grimes county, but the order VIII have
10 be entered. as the law, white not mandt-
tory upon the judges. can be enforced by
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bryan News items.

Dunn DAILY, saloon men OF this city. have
made arrangements for an Associated Press
wire to b. placed In their place Of buei-
ness on March II, tho day Of the big fight.
and have the operator here TO take the
fight by rounds. Those interested are high
ly pleased at the opportunity OF getting the
fight as II takes place.
Tho Colbys OF Houston gave perform
ance at the opera house last night. 1t was
a good show and they made fine impress
sion.
Tho Buchanan Farce Comedy company
under direction OF Mr. Thos. j. Keogh, IL
rehearsing here and will start on the road
in few days with complete repertoire
The weather IL fine, hut farmers say
rain is beginning to be needed.
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soaly. Texas. February 23.--At the opera
house last night carahconous tribe. No. SO.
Improved Order of Red Men. gave their
first banquet and entertainment, which
was one Of the greatest social events of tho
season.
The programme consisted OF recitations.
music and tribe scenes. after which the
guests were invited to u sumptuous fepast.
which was elegant In every particular.
Judge =. r. Blake OF Bellville was chosen
orator for the occasion but owing to q
late train failed to materialize.
DR.. H. q. Magruder, prophet Of the tribe.
In few well chosen words stated the OBJ
jcc,, origin and the growth Of the order.
This tribe IN only few months old. but
Ia growing stronger every day. II 10 ono
OF the most substantial tribes In the State.
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Halletsvllle, Texas, February 25-Lew's
Lindsay came TO town this morning and
surrendered to Sheriff Houchins, telling
him that he had shot and seriously wound
ed his brother law, a renter on ms
place Lindsay while negro, is conslu-
cred one Of tho best men IN the COUNT
being man who Is in every respect Ie-
sponsible. Ho is worth not less than slO,Olo
Deputy Sheriff Miller has gone to inyesl-
gate the matter.
Two doctors have been arrested here duv-
ing the past week on charge oil illesai'!
practicing.
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Hearnc happenings.

Hearne, Texas, February 24.-The Ma
tional Cotton Oil mill started up again last
Monday morning after breakdown last
ing over two weeks. The capacity of this
mill Us about sixty tons and employs be-
tween fifty and seyenty-flve hands
While out hunting yesterday Henry
Stewart. colored, accidentally discharged
his gun and shot a finger on.
Melville d. Landon tEli Perkins) lee
tured here last night 10 a fair sized au-
dience on tn philosophy OF Wit" He
is a republican from the start, and says
the Mckinley policy will certainly bring
prosperity, though II may take year be-
fore he gets it under good Roadway
At meeting Of the stockholders of the
Hearne Building and Loan association
held last night the following named off
GERS were elected to serve for the ensuing
term G. |. Branum, president II: d
Easterwood vice president; T. n. Gra-
ham, attorney; W. p. Ferguson, treasurer
E. N. Weyl. secretary,
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40 an NEWS ITEMS,
:, office Building and
49, ~ v,Il Under Way
Lr,s,r CLOSED IN OWENS CASE
| ~. r,.p. for New court n"
,isslhs - the Freight bu-
r. ss,ies. Island Lease

r,,.,. February the e, new ,Ns
|sl~'ie..' md passenger depot at NV
y 's'e s,s..a and Twenty-fifth streets ,,s
- 4 su .s.rvay and the walls VIII.
r. r.. = The contest over the right t,, o.
sra :, s,,,ud in order for the tram, trans
y ~ j. su sepo, may cause some li ia.
~ " .,, I'D but meanwhile the depot
b y |, coins soIps up at such rate as ',, to
PFC ..,lv completion and when TINS
A. for use it is probable that
s...d. entering the city VIII be
-. 1. for the reason that they
~hsrs else to go, If not from
y" =. rresent so-oalled union depot
=. .,ra belonging to the Wharf
.,d needed by that company LOT
:. The railroads we're long ago
- y,cate the premises and al
,,s,tic measures have been re-
IA force the railroads to move
-. boon well understood that the
y s =, could provide depot facilities
Ia ~ he better it would suit the
4 snpany. nossorror deno,
y q, MS The old Union building VIII
lawn and that will settle the mat
~ I'D there will be ample facili-
" III The other railroad passenger
!, ,hs new depot and though none
A. sAsr, Joined the Santa Fe in erect
= new depot building they VIII pay
! "A that road for the privilege OF
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rur prJJCAN LEASE.

!. Nh, over the matter OF the proposed
! 4 Pelican Island to a terminal com
! ,r he establishment Of wharves and
4 res merrlly on, though there has
v, 50 much about it in the newspa-
! .ts The report that Captain Nick
"a Us in Austin trying 10 have the
1--WE ratliy the lease of the island
pue years ago by the city to one
4 shaw and by him transferred to
M Mccarthy & Co. caused the city
n ,onnittee 10 send a letter to the
81 10. to sign any such bill until lie
Nm, from the Galveston city council,
b rov Investigating the matter. Mr..
Yfsrthy said today in reference TO
ursr;
h bad wanted the legislature to rati-
lase We have Of Pelican island we
jny Of opportunities. We have alb
Insurance, however, that no such
Utica d necessary. In support of this
m he oral opinions of Colonel Robert
III, The late Judge Mason, Willie.
Nj { Billinger and other eminent
h In this whole Pelican matter we
riding for the very best interests of
Em, and when the whole inside
! tod ini the schemes that are be-
knefd by a certain clique the peo-
ht community will see the affair
hue light"
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JAS. Butte,
HOu5TON.

mandamua proceedings In tho district court
and which aicp the promoters OF the plan
threaten to take. The gain or ioas To other
county IN the way Of prosperity and popu-
lation IL not of any great value. The land
amounting to only several hundred acres,
aud population about 400.
Tho election will, In all probability. DO
called for and the survey made In April.
md than should tho measure receive
majority in both counties, II will have 10
wait two years longer Tor thu conyoning OF
the next legislature and receive tho ratlh-
cation OF that body before tho longed for
change eau tie made.
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fHE FREIGHT BUREAU.

ru time past Galveston has main
= Alright bureau. and 1t is generally
y a1 has been OF some service to
rsA Interests of the city. 1t has
rr1sed by private contribution
tn,ess men Of the city, supple
khtEbscription from the Cotton
Ahw weeks ago it was an
" Tie Cotton Exchange would
y import from the freight bu-
kals It did not feel like longer
~ " expense This gave rise to
saa that the freight b,yeau was
asalaaed. The bureau committee
nstlns today for the purpose OF
dlhereut and more equitable
ne distribution OF the expense
.lf'i, but 1t is said the question
.xae' the bureau should be con-
~ l9 Involved. During the past
y No!ic-spirited business men OF
Ne taxed about $4,000 for the
ne q Institutions for the good
X nd some of them are inclined
ne burden was not az evenly dis
~ II should have been.