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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
WILSON'S oAsn nornLEss.
There VIII DE no Minority Report
in His Favor.

Washington, Feb. 10-The contest
brought by tho late populist for the vice
presidency, Thomas Il, Watson, for the
seat in the House now filed b. Mr.. Black,
from the Tenth Georgia district, will,
so far as elections committee No. / is
concerned. be settled tomorrow. 1t was
decided a fortnight ago in Mr.. Blacks
favor. At that time an Informal vote was
taken which showed that the committee
was practically unanimous in the belief
that Mr.. Watson had not made a case
sufficiently strong TO justify the unseat-
ing of Mr.. Black. During the past few
days Mr.. Bartlett of Georgia, one OF the
members of the committee, has been en-
gagged in writing the report which will
be submitted TO the committee to-mor-
row, and which there is reason to believe
will receive the Endorsement of all the
members. If any objection be made to
the report it will rest upon certain mat
ters of detail not directly affecting Mr..
Blacks right to the seat. In no event,
Ii is asserted, will there be a minority
report faVoring Mr. Watson
It has been expected that Mr.. Watson
would avail himself of the privileges
usual in such cases of arguing his case
on the floor when it comes up in the
House. If there be. no minority report,
however Mr.. Watson will have less excuse
for appearing in person, and it is not
believed in that case that he will appear,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
RECEIvERsHIP UNJUST.
The State Savings Bank of Atlanta
Not InsOlvent.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 1O.-The Atlanta
Clearing House Association has appointed
a committee to make thorough investi-
cation of the appointment of a receiver
for the State Savings Bank and to look
into the law and practice in the appoint
ment of receivers generally. with view
to having the present defects in this line
Of litigation cured. This committee, which
is composed of some of the most astute
fnanciers of the city, is now at work. AS
soon as it has completed its Investigations
it will make a report at meeting of the
association.
1t is the opinion of some of the best
bankers of the city that the receivers were
appointed for the State Savings Bank
upon showing that did not warrant it.
Efforts are to be made by the officers and
stockholders of the bank to effect a reor
ganization and take the institution out of
the hands of the receivers. Cashier Day
ton has called a meeting of the stockhold-
ers to be held on Friday to discuss plans
for the reorganization, and is sanguine of
its success. At this meeting he will pre-
sent a statement of the exact condition of
the bank. This statement, it is said, will
show that the bank could have weathered
the storm which caused the appointment
of the receivers if it had been let alone.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN wHEELMEy
The Annual Assembly in Session Mt
Albany.

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 1O.-Wheelmen OF
the highest prominence from every section
of the country were present to-day at the
opening session of the annual assembly of
the National League Of American Wheel
men, The opening gun was fred in the
cause of good roads, the day being devo-
ted to consideration of this important
question, which is regarded as the high
est interest to wheelman.
The assembly was opened in Jermaine
Hall, under auspicious circumstances, haV-
ing larger attendance OF delegates ana
leaders from every state than at any pre-
vious one. Every state in the union IS rep
resented with the exception of Florida and
LOUISIANA. 1t is doubtful IL there VIII De
any present from the latter state, but
delegate from Florida is expected TO ar
rive during the day. Al present about
263 delegates and about forty eN-of1cio
voters are here, being equivalent TO ~ per
cent. of the membership Of the league.
There was quite a little interest attach
ed to one delegate in particular. This was
Miss Mabel Woodberry of DanViile, MS,
who bears the distinction of being the first
woman, to act as delegate IN the league
The fight for the different offices goes
merrily on, and has tended to counteract
on the good roads discussion, many OF the
delegates being absent SO that they could
do something TO build the fences OF their
candidates stronger All the western
states, with the exception OF ILLINOIS, are
a.
president, and IL is expected that deal
Will be made whereby New York will sup
port him and thus strengthen Potter
chances for the presidency. The caucus
ing, wire pulling and bargaining equals
that of a political convention.
The convention met at 1920 O'Clock, ana
was called to order by President Elliott,
who introduced Chief Counsel |. B. Pot
ter as chairman of the day. Mr.. Potter
introduced Lieut. GOV. woodruff, VINO
welcomed the delegates and introduced
the good roads discussion. Speeches ON
the subject were made by delegates from
Oregon, New Jersey, Massachusetts, MIN
nesota, Illinois, New York and =. G. Har-
rison Of the governments bureau of good
roads A recess was then taken until 3
O'clock the afternoon session being de-
voted to a continuance of the good roads
/ discussion.
E w. Connolly of Illinois still persists
in having his name sent to the convention
as a candidate for president Unless there
is change before 10 o'clock Thursday
morning, all the votes that Connolly will
have Will be those of his own state.
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ILLINOIS STEEL COMPANY.
It's Business During the Past Year
Unsatisfactory.

Chicago. Ill. Feb. 1O.-The annual meet-
ing Of the stockholders OF the Illinois
Steel Company was held to-day, at the
general offices, In the Rookery. The finan-
cial statement showed a deficit for tho
year ending Dec. 81, of $3l9, 800. The con-
vertible assets are s9,l5G,5ss, and cash on
hand. S65i,46l.
President Gates. In his annual report.
stated: THE last year has been a very
unsatisfactory one iu iron and steel man
ufactures as well as to business general
ly. The opening of the year showed n
condition Of Generalization at every in
dustrial center, largely caused by the
Venezuelan message. This, coming at a
period of general business revival Great,
cd widespread financial panic, and almost
helpless Industrial confusion, the serious
effects OF which were felt for months"
After laying most of the trouble at the
door Of the Chicago convention, President
Gates adds: I'VE had fully 10000 tons OF
product sold for prompt delivery at that
time, but the financial conditions which
prevailed throughout the country, render
cd Il impossible for our customers to ac-
cOmplish payment for the goods con-
tracted for, and as a consequences our
concern being thus obliged to carry much
material, and locking up a large amount
of money, our accounts and bills pay
able have been abnormally high"
All the directors and officers were re-
elected A. NJ. Crane was appointed gen-
eral sales agent, succeedingJ. l.. Yates.
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SOUTHERN Mutual ASKS TIME.
a Convention of stocISh holders Call
ed For Feb. 20.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. l0.-The application
for receiver for the Southern Mutual
Building and Loan Association in the Uni
ted States court was not heard by Judge
Newman this afternoon on account Of the
illness of Attorney Ellis representing the
association. The hearing will take place
tomorrow morning.
This afternoon the directors of the aSso-
citation held a meeting and passed resou-
tions calling a convention OF the stock
holders OF the association 70 be held in At
lanta at the chamber of commerce on Feb.
25 AT this meeting plans for the future
OF the association will be discussed and
determined upon, and until that time the
stockholders are asked by the directors TO
keen clear from all sorts of schemes ana
combinations proposed, and the courts are
asked not TO take any further action re-
garding the receivership, while the for
bearance of the public Is requested until
the management of the association has an
opportunity TO make showing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
PENNsYLvANIA RAILROAD.
A Number Of Important Changes
Made in the stan.

Philadelphia, Feb. lO.--At the regular
meeting of the board Of directors OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, this aft
ernoon. a number of important changes
were made In the official stan, the action
being due primarily, to the death Of Pres
ident Roberts. The changes are;
second vice president to first vice presi-
dent.
Charles =. Pugh. promoted from third
vice president 10 second vice president.
Sutherland NJ PreVbst, the general man.
ager, made third vice president.
Joseph y. Hutchinson, general SUPER
intendent Of transportation, made general
manager
William ]. Joyce, general freight agent,
prornoted 20 freight traffic manager tthe
office being created FOR him).
Samuel Rea, assistant TO the president.
rrade nrst assltant to the president. end
10. r. Postlethwait and William A. Pat
ton, made assistants TO the president.
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SAME OLD SPANISH STORY.
Cubans Defeated and Spanish LOSSES
Insignificant.

Havana, Feb. 1O.-oficia1 reports re-
ceived to-day give the details of many
skirmishes. but state that no serious en-
counters have taken place recently. Ac-
cording to the reports, the insurgents, as
usual were completely defeated in all
these skirmishes, losing seventy of their
number dead and four taken. prisoners
while the Spaniards lost only twenty
seven wounded among them a colonel and
two l'eutenants, these officers being slight
ly injured.
The colonial treasurer has notified the
money brokers of Capt. Gen. Weyler's re-
cent order prohibiting them from pur.
chasing or selling silver notes at higher
rates than the market value of silver
against gold
La Lucna, in a leading editorial article
headed Little Enthusiasm Noted" gives
as the reason for the indifference shown
here over the scheme of reforms adopted
by the Spanish government for the island
Of Cuba, that the country is tired of poll
tics and of politicians, who have created
great agitation in Cuba, but have never
in any way been of benefit to the coun-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
COTTON YARN FROM ENGLAND.
American manufacturer Losing Or
ders They Ought TO Fiji.

Washington, Feb lO.-Consul Grinnell. at
Manchester, England, has sent the state
department statement OF the large
amount OF cotton yarn exported from his
consular district the past year dS90 to
the United States. aggregating nearly
.2OO0 900 pounds Much Of this. which in
oludes great variety OF counts" Is Of
OF fancy small wares and electrical and
other wire covers. and shows just where
the American spinners are losing a mar
ket which they might find very profitable
The table shows S52,906 pounds OF rovings,
13l, ,429 Of twO-seventles, 1206l7 pounds OF
two-sixties, $3.50 Of two-hundreds and
less amounts Of sixty specified varieties,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
FEDERArIoN OF bABOR A LOSER.
sheet Metal Workers 10 Join the
Building Trades Council.

Cincinnati. o., Feb. lO.-The International
Sheet Metl Works Amalagamated Asso-
citation this afternoon, by a unanimous
vote, indorsed the proposed national build
Ing trades council, thus renouncing ale
glance TO the American Federation Of Ia
Dor. This p.edging OF 5000 timers and
other sheet metal workers TO the new pro-
iect seemingly assures its success and the
building trades unions In most of the lead
ing cities IN the country. II Is claimed,
have already formally favored it.
An amendment to the constitution was
adopted increasing the initiation fee from
81 10 St5. Another proposed amendment,
which Is not likely TO carry, is che doing
away with annual conventions and hold
Ing Instead called or biennial ones. The
session adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
TRAGIC DEATH on THE STAGE.
CastIemary Drops Dead at the End
of the Opern Martha.


New York.. Feb. 10.-At the conclusion
of the final scene of the opera Martha"
at the Metropolitan opera house tonight,
Armand Castlemary, the well known
singer, reeled and before assistance could
be procured, fell dead. Heart disease was
the cause. lie was 6S years old. He mad
the part of Trlstano, and had drawn
round after round Of applause by his su>
perb singing and acting.
At the conclusion of the act, the scene
represents him as surrounded by crowd
Of merry villagers. Nearly half a hun.
dred chorus girls, were dancing. in a cir
Gle about the old man. Suddenly Castel-
mary reeed, tripped and fell. BY super
human EFFORT he recovered his feet, and
rushed tn among the crowd which sur
rounded him. He grasped a table and
supported himself until the curtain drop
pei.
As the curtain went down CastelmeTy
gave way and fell TO the stage The first
TO reach the dying man was Jean de
Roszke, who was standing in the wings,
Castemary, without uttering a word
breathed his last In de Reszke's arms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
FIRE DAMP KILLS FOUR.
Father, Mother and Two Sons Perish
in a Potato Pit.

North Branch, Mimi, Feb. 10.-On a
lonely farm near here Mr.. and Mrs. John
Benniman and two grown sons met in
stant death to-day in a peculiar and
dreadful manner. 1t is the custom among
the farmers in that vicinity to store their
large potato. crops in pits in the ground
The Bennimans are well-to-do farmers,
and their pit was usually large and elab-
crate. Tuesday Mr. Benniman built fire
in the pit, as he feared the frost would
penetrate it, and this morning he went,
with his oldest son, to straighten up the
place. Together they lifted the heavy trap
door, and the father, a stalwart man of
90 years, let himself down into the pit
In an intsant, to the horror of the young
man, he dropped dead, or, at least, un-
conscious. The son gave a Shrek of ter
ror and went TO the rescue of his father.
He, too, became a corpse, but his scream
had brought his brother, a boy of is, from
the barn, and moment later the mother
came running from the house. followed
by her youngest son, a lad of IA years. The
second son arrived first and dropped into
the death trap, thinking to help his father
and brother, but the fire damp killed him
in a twinkling. When the mother arriv-
ed she, too, jumped into the pit. She was
Immediately overpowered, but had
strength enough left to tell her remaining
son not to come into the cellar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
BRUNswIoK's HARBoR MASTER.
pilot Commissioners Doubtful OF
Their JnrIsdIctIon.

Brunswick, Ca, Feb 1O.-rhe pilot COM
mlssioners to-day convened TO hear charges
preferred against Harbor Master Kellar.
by Phots Wright and Lassere for alleged
violation OF the law prohibiting unlicensed
pilots from navigating vessels. A ques-
lion Of doubt arose In the discussion OF
the case by the commissioners as 70 their
Jurisdiction IN the matter and a committee
of three consisting of Messrs. Tupper,
McCullOugh and O'COnn0r, was appointed
TO Investigate and report
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
SCHOONER STRANDED.
The Alice HoIbrOOk on Lookout
shoals and Leaking.

Beaufort, N. c., Feb. 10.-T'he schooner
Alice Holbrook. Capt. Fills. from savan-
nah bound for Boston, with a cargo OF pig
iron, struck on Lookout Shoals and strand
cd, and Is leaking. The vessel was run
under the beach to ride out the gale, which
came on at night. The schooner, laboring
heavily, dragged about two miles, IL was
up. The vessel Is now anchored In a safe
harbor at the blight; has double pumps
forward and they are kept going by steam
and now has four feet OF water la her
There Is no insurance on the vessel The
cargo Is supposed to be insured The crew
are dissatisfied and do not want TO proceed
In the vessel In her present condition. The
master has communicated with his own
ers, but has no instructions yet
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
ror coIxc 70 TaE TYATCTRATION.
The Railroads Unable to Transport
the Pennsylvania Troops.

Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. 1O.-It has been
definitely determined that the national
guard of Pennsylvania will not take part
in the inaugural ceremonies at Washing
ton At past inaugurations the troops
were carried free by the railroad COM
panies, but the interstate commerce reglI-
lations interfere this year. A reduced
rate of fare has been fixed, but even this
low rate would make the cost of trans
portation of the Pennsylvania troops up
wards of $4,000. The adjutant general
cannot use any portion of the fund ap-
propriated for the guard for this purpose,
and the condition of the state revenues
make a special appropriation impossible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
BRITISH CAPTURE BIDA.
The RedcOats Numbered Only 800
Men ana the Natives 10000.

London, Feb. O-Information has been
received here that the British Niger ex-
pedtion has captured the town of Bida
the capital of the Foulah tribe. One of
ficer was killed in the assault upon the
town.
Later dispatches say that the officer
Thompson of the Leicestershire regiment.
The Foulah army is said to have been
composed OF about 10000 men, while the eX-
pedition numbered a little over 800 men,
with six maxim guns and nine hundred
carries, backed up by a fiotllla OF river
steamers. No details of the fighting have
yet been received.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
a CHILD HuRsED 70 DEATH.
It's Father Suspected of Having
Tried 10 BIow Up a Family.

Detroit, Mich, FEB. 1O-Fire, at 2:SO
o'clock this morning, destroyed a small
frame cottage on Emerson road. just east
of Central avenue, in Springwells, occu-
pied by the family of Stephen Rogulski.
A 2-year-old child was burned to death.
and Mary Rogulski, aged II years, was so
badly burned that she Will die. Five other
members of the family were also more
or less seriously burned before they made
their escape from the burning building.
The origin of the fire Is unknown, but it
Is thought 10 have been the work of an
incendiary. Rogulski Is the man who was
under arrest three months ago under
suspicion of having attempted to kill d
family named Konczal, by trying to blow
up their house with dynamite
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
PRINCE GEORGE oFT FOR CRETE.
lie Says tie VIII Prevent Turkish
Troops From Landing.

Athens, Feb. 1O.-.The torpedo fleet, COM
manded by Prince George, second son OF
the King OF Greece, has sailed for Crete.
Before the fleet departed, Prince George
was given a grand ovation. The prince
declared that he would prevent the Turk
al whose dispatch 70 Crete created In
tense excitement here. from debarking on
the island.
Advices received In Athens state that
sci on fire in several places by Mussull-
mans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
GOFHAM's CYCLE SHOW.
Up to Last Night 6O,oOo Persons Had

10y isfted II.
New York, Feb. 10-The attendance to-
day at the national cycle show I'm the
Grand Central Palace was fully up to the
average of previous days. and the returns
show that up to tonight $1,000 people have
visited the exhibition.
Board of trade interests to-day centered
in the election of officers for the ensuing
year. and A. r. Garford of Eiyria, o., was
elected president unanimously.
The treasurer's report showed receipts
aggregating. SlS4SA and expenditures
amounting to $l2l, ,242
For time 1t seemed as If the board
would decide against any further exhibi-
tions and A. G. Epalding introduced a mo-
ton to that effect. The resolution was
finally amended so that the new board of
directors were left free to act as they may
see fit.
The newly elected president is about 3S
years old and has been identified with the
bicycle business for the last eight years.
Previous to entering the bicycle trade he
was cashier Of the First National Bank of
Elyria.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
INSOLVENCY. ALLEGED.
Motion Made 20 shut I'D Two Manu-
featuring Concerns.

Cincinnati. o., Feb. iO-A motion was
filed in the insolvency court to-day TO shut
Up the manufacturing firms OF Pearoe. At
kins q Co, and Henry Pearce's Sons.
Both concerns are In the care Of an as
slgnee. The applicant is the First Ma
tional Bank, n creditor. The firm are
among the largest makers OF coarse cot
ton goods IN the country,
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SENATOR woLcoTrs MOVEMENTS.
He VIII Sail For Home ON the Steam
or Aurania on Feb. ~.

London. Feb. i0.--Tho movements OF
United States Senator Il. o. Wolcotf. who
Is visiting the continent in the interests OF
bi-metallism. are reported 10 be very un-
certain. All that Is known Of his pans
Is that he will return TO London on Feb. 20
and sail for New York on board the steam
er Aurania on Feb a.
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PRESERVING COMPANY ASSIGNS.
It's Liabilities s6O,OO0, But Its Assets
Not Announced Yet.

Richmond Va, Feb. 1O.-The Old Do
mnlon Preserving Company this evening
executed deed OF assignment TO Sol l..
Bloomberg, conveying all their assets. con-
sisting Of their plant. stock Of merchan-
disc, fixtures and books, for the benefit
Of their creditors.
The liabilities OF the company amount
10 10000: the assets are not stated.
The officers OF the Old Dominion Pre-
serving company are Judson Cunningham,
president; II. ID. Moon, secretary, and J.
M Grant treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
"'NFLESS ON THE DEFENSIVE.

" rugs Owners Apply 90 the
v 'ourts For nm Injunction.
ON. a'Angton. Feb. 10.-The collector OF
s...OIns at Jacksonville has Informed the
ca,. OF the Treasury that an appli-
Con-. mas been filed In Judge Locke's
h., 'or an Injunction restraining the col
fevsg ana captain OF the United states
Wit M utter Boutwell, from Interfering
lfr BAN, movements Of the alleged tilibus-
Daa1. 'esu esl Wen Is lying at anchor near the
0w wv n, ana Is under orders not to al
hg Of thlN h,lN buster 70 leave port The hear
/ low. ny application was set for to-mor-
houaad IA n ttorney General Harmon mas
could ~ ~ d usdge Locke that the government
askei gesS oe ready al SO early date and
/ y BE- 5l "a a postponement. which viii like
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-11
Female Suffrage in Ma.sachuseits.

Boston, Feb. i0.-The legislative COM
mittee on the constitutional amendments
to-day voted TO report an amendment
70 the constitution striking out the word
male" thus giving 20 women the full
right OF suffrage.
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BURNED no DEATH IN HER HOME.
Attacked by Epilepsy Woman
Falls Into the Fireplace.

Columbus, Ca, Feb. 1O.--Mrs. Laura
Taut was burned to death at her home
one mile from Columbus this afternoon.
She was subject to epilepsy ana when her
two small children came IN from play
they found their mother lying on the floor
with her head and part of her breast and
shoulders in the fire. When assistance ar
rived the unfortunate lady was dead and
her face and shoulders were frightfully
hfpsiad
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TNAI BRITH CONVENTION.
A Change in the Insurance Feature
of the Order Adopted.

Baltimore. Md, Feb. 1O-The B'Nai
Birth convention, which began It's sea-
sion yesterday. spent to-day In consider
ing the endowment feature OF the order.
The plan fnally adopted provides for a
graduated Scale OF insurance from $3.50 TO
heretofore. The convention adjourned sine
die late this afternoon.
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SENATOR MITCHELL SCORED.


OF Lying.
Salem, Ore. Feb. 10.--The adherents oe
United Staws Senator Mitchell. consist
ing of twenty-eight republicans and ten
senators, assembled in joint session at
noon to-day After the roll call, Senator
Carter, venerable and respected mem-
Der of the upper house, stated that Sena.
tor Mitchell had personally assured him
that forty-hve Legislators would be pres
ent to-day, and that his attendance WAS
rum. He openly chafged Senator Mitchell
with faIsehood, and then withdrew from
the session. lie was loudly cheered. The
joint convention then adjourned until
noon tomorrow.