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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
CONVENTION or THE II. p. A.
Attendance the Largest in the Orr
ganizatiOn's History,

Nashville, Tenn, June 1.-The National
Travellers Protective Association met in
the hall Of the House OF Representatives
to-day. The attendance is the largest IN
the history OF the organization. After the
welcoming speech, the convention took
recess. The convention held no afternoon
or night session.
Tonight, at Prices hotel, the headquar-
ters OF the association, an informal re-
ception was held In honor Of the visiting
delegates, which was largely attended
Thirty states are already represented by
delegates out OF the thrty-three states
having a National Trave.ers' Protective
Association organization. Noticeable Is
the number OF ladies in attendance. Fully
200 have already arrived. Two business
sessions will be held tomorrow and sew
eral social entertainments will be rendered
the delegates and their friends.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
SPANISH SPLEEN.
Organ of Havana's Retail GrOcers
Attacks the United states.


Havana, via Key West. June LIN its
last issue. 1l Commercio, the organ Of the
retail grocers, viciousy attacks the United
States. It says In part:
1T has become necessary to prove 10 the
United States that Spain needs neither
their benevolence nor their commisera-
ton. Those, who ask for policy OF
clemency and pardon for men. who have
dosolated the country with torch and dy-
Mantle must be convinced that against
such policy all true Spaniards will be-
come more and more resolute. These yam
kees are never satisfied. They are far
more guilty OF hardness OF heart than the
'upans themselves. After our denying
atrocities invented by the American press
o,ter our releasing various convicts charg-
,l with high treason TO demonstrate to the
american people the generosity which can
,ook upon such people as amenable TO the
l9Ws OF civilized warfare; after all this
We Americans believe these fakes put up
against US and believe that we fear them
'lt is necessary TO prove to the Ameri-
''ns that we care nothing for the insulting
ma aggressive stand taken by the Amer
'ah Senate. a country where the old
1lNe less judgment than the young Is
"'Hkerous country-a country OF proma-
.ure civilization which will rot before IL
ipens. Let as tell them, or better stlll.
,tl ~ uA prove 70 them that we can laugh az
'nelt hraggadOcio.
d. toreigners cannot own property IN tho
e"''e1 states. Let Us reclprocate. These
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
STEAMERS COLLIDE IN A FOG.
The Mississippi ana HeI<Ia Badly
Damaged at Sea.

~ DNNAs
New York, June with a hole in her
port quarter nearly twelve feet long and
eight feet high caused by a collision in
mid ocean with the Danish steamer Hekla,
the Atlantic transport line steamer Missis-
sippi came into port to-day. Her thick
plates bulged out in places and large dents
showed plainly above the water line; her
rails were bent and twisted, and her after
deck was ground to spinters.
The Mississippi sailed from London May
20, with a general cargo and six cabin pas
sengers. Capt. Cannon was in command.
on Thursday, May q, the Mississippi
passed through an intensely thick fog
through which it was impossible to see
even few feet. Shortly before p. M.
that day, when in lat 43 % and long. 46 l5
the Mississippi was steaming ahead at full
speed, when suddenly her officers heard
the screeching of a whistle. They could
not locate the sound well enough to tell
which way to steer and sud-
denly there was terrific
crash. The Hekla had been bearing
down upon the Mississippi amidships, but
upon seeing the black form of the steam
ship looming ahead her captain instantly
veered her so that instead of striking the
Mississippi amidship she crashed into her
stern. On Doth ships panic followed the
collision. There were a large number OF
women passengers on the decks of the
Hekla and their screams were heard above
the shouts of the others.
The Hekla quickly backed off, she re-
ported that her bows was stove IN and that
she would proceed to the nearest pert. BY
that time Capt. Lamb and the officers Of
the Hekla had succeeded in quleting their
passengers. Then the Hekla disappeared IN
"a foo II L said fhuf hafh ,f
the Hekla were ripped from their fasten-
ings on the Heka's bows and left in the
Mississipprs quarter None of the passen-
gers on either boat was hurt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
cANADA's ALIEN LABOR BILL.
It win Apply II Passed 10 the United
states Only.

Ottawa. ont. June 1.-The committee
appointed 10 consider the alien labor hill
passed It to-day. II applies only 70 such
countries as have similar laws against
Canada. or IN other words. 20 the United
states. The act can only be enforced by
the attorney general OF Canada, or by
some one appointed by him.
The bin has yet TO pass the House OF
Commons and the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
BERI-BERPs SPREAD IN CUBA.
Municipal Doctors Abandon the Sick
md Poor

Havana, June 1.-The plague of beri-
beri continues to ravage the province of
Santiago de Cuba. Its rapid speed is due
to the abandonment of the sick and poor
who had been intrusted to the care of the
municipal doctors, and to the great diff
Guilty in obtaining medicine from the city
authorities. There are municipal doctors
who inhumanely allow hundreds of the
poor to die without offering them the
slightest assistance.
Paper money continues to depreciate. A
centino (now $3.50 in Spanish gold, brings
SIS. "a in paper
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
KENTUCKY's sILVERITEs.
White Metal Democrats 10 Convene
at Frankfort To-day.

at Frankfort To-day.
Frankfort, KY, June 1.-Delegates,
candidates. congressman and politicians
are here tonight for tomorrow silver
democratic convention. To-night's crowd
and expressions all show that this is to be
a strictly 16 to / Bryan affair, with scarce
ly a gold man among the whole 100 dele
gates.
1t is foregone conclusion that a plat
form re-affirming the Chicago platform.
and lauding William J. Bryan, will be put
through with a whoop. Gold men STAYED
out Of the county conventions that elected
the delegates.
1t is conceded that State Senator Goebel
Of Covington, who Is already being groom
ed for governor by the silver democrats.
will be made temporary chairman by ac-
clamation
There will be hot fight between both
candidates for appellate court clerk. the
only state office to be filed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
FouR KILLED ny A TRAIN.
Passenger Train wipes out n Fami-
~ at Crossing.

Centralia, H.. June III. w. Roberts,
wife and two children. were struck by an
Illinois Central north bound passenger
train at Alma, fifteen miles north OF Cen
tralla. to-day. and all we've instantly XIII
ed. They we're driving In n wagon and
we're caught al n crossing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
POPULAR VOTE PRoBLEMN.
PettIsrew Wants silver and Direct
Vote Question Voted ON.

Washington, June 1.-Senator Pettigrew
to-day introduced bill to provide for the
submission to a popular vote at the con-
gressional election Of 1898 Of the following
questions:
Shall congress at once enact law pro-
vidlng for the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver and gold at the ratio Of l6 to
II"
"Shall the constitution Of the United
States be so amended as to provide for the
election OF United States senators and
President and Vice President by direct
vote of the peopleY"
II Is made the duty OF the Secretary OF
State 70 forward the result OF the vote TO
the President. who is required to trans
NIT the statement 10 congress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
FILIBUSTERS FULL OF FIGHT.
SPANISH CONsUL's FACE SLAPPED
AT KEY WEST.

speciaI Representative of the Treas
ury Department Disarmed and As
sauIted on boarding the Steamer
Biscayne on Miami-The Blscayne
Loading Men and Arms on
the DauntIess at the Time-Ves-
sci and Crew Now in Custody at
NJiami-The DauntIess in Charge of
the MarbIehead.
Kew West, Fla, June 1.-The United
States cruiser Marblehead, which left here
under sealed orders Sunday morning, re-
turned at noon to-day with the tug Daunt-
less in tow, charged with flibustering. A
lieutenant of the Marblehead had been
nlaced aboard the Dauntless. Upon her
arrival, the tug was turned over to the
customs officers. About twenty-five Gu
bans were found on the Dauntless, includ-
ing Charles Silva, Col. Nunez and j. E.
Cartaya. No communication with the boat
is allowed Very little ammunition was
found on board the Dauntless, and only
two rifles. and report has it that the crew
threw the remainder of the cargo over
board. The tug gave the cruiser a lively
chase down the east coast of Florida be-
fore it was overhauled.
Spanish Consul Fernandez had his face
slapped by ]. NJ Gown, and crowd of
Cubans attempted to throw him over
board from the wharf, but they were not
successful.
Miami, Fla. June 1.-The steamer Bis
cayne and crew Of six men are under ar
rest here, charged with having transferred
a cargo of arms, ammunition and men to
the tug Dauntless early yesterday morn
ing. The men will be held until instruc-
tions are received from Jacksonville or
Key West.
According to an eye witness the expedi-
ton was transferred successfully, and
consisted of several hundred rounds of
ammunition and 160 men. The steamer
was boarded by Special Agent Hambleton
of the treasury department, who placed
her under arrest. He was then seized by
several Cubans, his revolver taken from
him and he was beaten about the face
and body. He was held until the expe-
dition was loaded, when he was put
ashore. lie teleSTdpneu at once LOT as
sistance. The cargo had not been entirely
transferred when the cruiser Marblehead
proceeded south.
Washington, June 1.-The Secretary of
the Treasury has received a telegram
from Special Inspector Hampton at Fort
Lauderdale, Fla, stating that he boarded
the steamer Biscayne off New river at S
o'clock yesterday morning, while she was
transferring arms, ammunition and coal
to the Dauntless, and that he was knock
ed down, disarmed and driven off.
This telegram was referred to the attor-
ney general for such action as the gravity
of the occurrence may warrant. This is
the only information yet received at the
treasury department in corroboration of
the report telegraphed last night from
Fort Lauderdale detailing this assault and
the subsequent capture of the Dauntless
by the cruiser Marblehead. The depart
ment officials say they have no doubt that
the Dauntless had just returned from a
successful landing in Cuba of munitions
of war, and her capture Is regarded as
highly important. The persons who mall
treated Inspector Hampton while in the
discharge of his duty as a United States
officer. it is stated will be vigorously pros
eCuted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
COL. KIRISwoOD oTEY DEAD.
lie Was Gallant Commander I'm
Longstrect's CorpH.

Lynchburg, Va. June i.-Col Kirkwood
otey, city auditor and a prominent citizen,
died this morning, aged s.. He was a gal
liant confederate soldier. commanding the
Eleventh Virginia Regiment la Long
niranra corna during the war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
EDGAR 10 BE PARDoNED.
lie EmbezzIed $4,000 From the
Tradesmen's National Bank.

New York juno Ia telegram. received
to-day from Washington states that Pres
ident Mckinley has pardoned Frederick
+. Edgar. Edgar held the position OF dis
count clerk In the Trademarks National
Bank OF New York. Three years ago he
was charged with being a defaulter to the
extent OF $1,000. lie confessed his crime
to President Grannis Of the bank and In
March, ls9l, was sentenced TO FIVE years
imprisonment In the Kings county peni-
tentiary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
A RIOT ON WHEELS.
Two Babies Killed and Several Men
Shot and Cut

Augusta Ga, June L.-Sunday an ex-
cursion train was run over the Carolina
and Charleston and Western Carolina
road from Spartanburg to Beaufort. Sew
eral fire companies were along and excur-
sionists were picked up all along the way.
quite number going from Augusta.
The party returned to-day. and unless
the stories that are told of the trim are
greatly exaggerated, 1t must have been for
a considerable part of the time a riot on
wheels. Several men were shot and cut,
many were struck with sticks and one
negro baby was smothered to death, and
another dropped out of the car window
and was Killed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
ALASKAN BOUNDARY TREATY.
The senate Committee Recommends
Ratification.

Washington. June 1.-The Alaskan
boundary treaty was reported IN exeeu-
tive session by Senator Turpie to-day.
The report recommends the ratification
Of the treaty, with an amendment making
Il clear that the United States comedies
none Of It's sea coast rights by accepting
Mount st.. Elias as the initial point OF
making the Hist meridian boundary line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
Gen. MiIer at Athen..

Athens, June i.-Maj. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, U. S. Army. returned here to-day
from Thermopylae. the headquarters OF
the Greek army where he met Crown
Prince Constantine, and was enabled 10
inspect the defensos OF the Greeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
WEST FONTS COMMENCEMENT.
The Annual Examinations at the
Academy In Progress.

West Point, n. y, June 1.-The annual
examination Of the military academy be-
gan this morning.
owing to the recent death OF Mr.. Mill
ken Of Maine, a vacancy exists In the
board OF visitors. The board organized
by the election OF Mr.. Upson as president,
Mr.. Washington, vice president, and Sem
ator paaco as secretary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02

London, June 2-The Paris correspond
ent Of the Times says that II ls now known
that the donor Of the million Of francs re-
ceived by the committee OF the Inflated
charity bazaar was Madame LeBaudy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
NOMINATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
william Haywood 10 lie Consul Gen.
eraI at Hawaii.

eral nt Hawaii.
Washington, June 1.-The President to-
day sent tho following nominations TO the
Senate:
william Haywood OF the District of Co
lumbla, to bo secretary Of the legation and
consul general Of the United States at
Honolulu.
william L. Penheld Of Indiana, TO be 20
ilcltor for the department OF state
Washington Berry Grove OF Virginia, 20
be an assistant surgeon In the navy.
The Senate to-day confirmed the fol-
lowing nominations:
v illiam Haywood OF the District OF Co
lumbia, 10 be secretary OF the legation
and consul general Of the United states
al Honolulu.
william Vaughan Of Alabama, 10 DO
United State attorney for the Northern
district OF Alabama.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
NEW YoRK BROKERS FAIL.

GrIswoId & GiIIett Forced 90 Make
nm Assignment.
New York. June 1.-Griswold g. Gnlett.
bankers and brokers, have made an as
signment for the benefit Of their credl-
tors TO william +. Tufts. Tho firm Is COM
posed OF Wayne Griswold and Jerome d.
Gnlett. The capital OF the concern was
from S200. 900 to $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE KILLED.
His Murderer a saloon Keeper ana
LynchfnE ProbabIe.

Middlesboro, KY, June 1.-Hon. John G.
Colsen, republican nominee for county
judge Of Bell county, also brother Of Con-
gresham d. @. Colsen, from the Elev-
enth Kentucky district, was shot ana kill
ed by John Dugan, a saloon keeper. to-
night Dugan fed but was captured after
a skirmish. Excitement runs high and in
all probability Dugan will stretch hemp
before morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02

Washington. June i.-Harrison J. Bar
rett Of Tryon, n. c., has been appointed
law clerk OF the postofilce department. He
was formerly a United States Commission
er IN Western North Carolina 2.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
ROBEaTs no BE rREAsuRER.
The President said 20 Have Decided
on Ills Appointment.

Washington, June lit Is understood
that the President has fully decided upon
Ellis H. Roberts OF New York for United
states treasurer, and that his nomination
will be sent 10 the Senate IN a day or two.
Mr. Roberts az one time was assistant
treasurer Of the United States at New
York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02

Brussels, June 1.--Oficial news was re-
ceived here to-day from the Congo Free
State saying that Belgian force had de-
feated 1900 Mahdists Ia the northern part
OF the territory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-02
CALLS ron a COMMITTEE.
Mr.. King Of Utah Says Foreign Cons
pIicatIOns Make IL Imperative.

Washington, June i.-Representativs
King Of Utah to-day introduced in the
House a resolution directing the speaker
to appoint the committee on foreign af-
fairs on account Of the pendency OF grave
questions relating to foreign affairs.
The resolution recltes the fact OF the
passage OF the Senate resolution recoqniz.
ing the belligerency of the Cuban lnsurg-
ents and the complication I'm Hawaii, which
Il says imperils the interests Of the Unit
ed States In these islands
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-12-08
WIN Test the Inv.

Dallas, Texas, December 3.-Dr. C.
NJ. Rosser of Dallas, a prominent ply
stefan and formerly superintendent of
the North Texas insane asylum. has
begun test of the statute requiring
physicians to give expert testimony at
the regulation rate of 81 per day Since
his term of service ait the head of the
Terrell asylum, Dr. Rosser has been
compelled TO give expert testimony in
near-y all North Texas cases where
such evidence was required. He AYERS
that this is a serious injury A few
days.ago Il subpoena issued out of the
Wood county district court, Judge Cor.
don Russell presiding was sent to DIR.
Rosser commanding him to appear be-
fore the court at Quitman and give
testimony touching the sanity of man
charged with murder, whose defense
is insanity Dr. Rosser paid no atten-
ton to the subpoena and was fined
500. An attachment was then issued
and sent to the sheriff, who served it
on DIR. Rosser. Dr. Rosser's attor-
neys have advised him to obey the at
tachment and answer the call of his
name but to refuse to testify at all
unless the physicians regular fee of
$50 per day is paid him. DIR. Rosser
will follow this course and will make
a thorough test of the law. He says
his evidence is of a professional char
acter and is worth just as much as If
given in diagnosis of a case of appen-
dicltis or any other ailment. The case
is one that viii interest the entire med.
ical fraternity of Texas.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-12-08

London, December 3.--Fierce storms
broke out over the coast again last
night and the scenes recorded during
the early part of the week are recur
ring, Heavy hail, snow and rain storms
accompanied the gales. The Dover and
Calais channel traffic is temporarily
suspended and several vessels are re-
ported to have been wrecked on the
Goodwin sounds. The number Of
wrecks off the Norfolk coast and the
fury of the storm on the Kentsh sea-
board are unexampled. Heavy SHOWS
have fallen in several parts of France.
The British ship Persian Empire,
from London for Table Bay, collded
with the British steamer Carlisle City
during gale on Tuesday night, while
off Deal, and the Persian Empire was
considerably damaged on her port side.
Later in the day the Persian Empire
was taken in tow for London. The
Carlisle City proceeded on her voyage.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-12-08

Managua, Nicaragua, December g.
Correspondence Of the Associated
Press.)- financial condition of Nj
caragua continues very bad, with no
prospect of an early Improvement, al
though there IS hope for better times
when the crop Of coffee has been gath
cred. The coffee drop, however is far
below the average in quality and in
quntity There win be unusual diff
eu,tles in gatherl the crop, ma
Jointly of the IN Haborers being I'M
der arms in The Yious revolutions.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-12-08

Canton Ohio, December 3.--Mrs.
Nancy Allison Mckinley, mother of the
president, was stricken with paralysis
yesterday morning, and it is feared her
death is only question of short
time.
The paralysis is at present of but
mild form, but owing to her extreme
age, nearly 50 years Or. Phillips, the
attending physician, can give but lit
tie hope to the family.
Abner Mckinley of New York is here
|, for few days, and when his mother
MAS stricken yesterday morning he i'm
accommodated with the
presidentS GtelepbQne The latter ask
ed If he would hest start al once, to
which Abner Mckinley replied thac he
would better wait for further re-
port from the physician, who would
make Il call in time to advise by ]
o'clock. '.'he physician repo ted t.lero
was little dodbt that the attack would
ultima ell result in death, but there Is
no Indication as vet as to when he
end might come.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-12-08


Arstin Texas December 5.--fhe all
imortanI question as to whether the
commissioner OF the genera. land Of
ice mas the power under the land act
oil 1921 ana Subsequent acts 10 FORFEIT,
w.lHcu' Ju'iclal aseeftAlnlnent' land
s"-cs hi'oe uluer the acf OF 1883 prior
TO P'pruarN - +eeo' mas at last rencl
ca 'ne supreme court on awrh Of error
from me san Aa'ono court OF civil APP
peais granted IN the case of Joseph
C''on VS. lsilhd Cfy savings bank ct
~ He N'lr IA controversy was pur-
unused IN 1851 under the act of 1888
"iI'l 'i'e 'ilterCst was kept paid up until
co., IN lso= IL was forfeited by the
coiisiii 'sSioAer OF me genera land Office
'i.uci vne PROVISIONS OF the act Of 1887.
,lle,.e,S sue'' 20 recover the .anl in
NV uiS'l c' court Oh victoria county
~ "'"'''eu judgment therefor,
N.Y. WIS ulur1neu by the san An
i'' court Oh ciVll Appeals, but writ
" error was granted In the supreme
o"i' "eiore Wh'ch ofal argument was
t'" ~ ne case Yesterday evening.
y. was represented by y. ).
hurHolll OIL victoria. IT.. &. Proctor
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-12-08

Gcldthwalte Texas, December g.
Wednesday was the day set apart for
the farmers in the North Brown vicln-
lty to bulk and sell their cotton here
aul at Mullin, but the buyers they
were depending ON failed to put in an
appearance ait either place. Some of
them became disguised with the state
of affairs prevailing, aud let go their
cotton at cents, while others are still
holding. There was large amount of
cotton here Wednesday; the public
welgher was kept busy until night.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-12-08

Lacrosse, Wis, Dec. 5.-The worst
fire that has visited this city for years
occurred about midnight Thursday
night. OF the old Brick Pomeroy"
block and the Mcmillan opera-house
block yesterday morning only the tot
tering walls remained He'll & Son,
shoes; Langstadt & Waters, musical
instruments; S. Bowlers, branch of
the w. W. Kimball company; the
Drummond company, jewellers, and
Miller Bros. morgue were all de-
stroyed. The second floor was taken
up with offices, while the third floor
was used as the armory for company
M of the national guard. On this floor
all the stores of the company were
kept, and when the fire reached the
powder and shells the explosions were
terrific. The loss will exceed 100000.
The greater part Of this is covered by
insurance Six firemen were injured,
three seriously. The Mcmillan opera
house was owned by the Mcmillan es-
tate, and will probably be rebuilt