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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
FLOOD BEGINS TO FALL.
Encouraging Reports From the Del
IN Received Mt Memphis.


Memphis, Tenn, April 1.-THE water
in the Mississippi delta is slowly receding.
Reports received here tonight from the
overflowed country are most encouraging.
The day has been an ideal one, and every
planter in the delta Is in better spirits.
AT Greenville the river, as well as the
backwater surrounding the town, is sta
tionary tonight. Everything is in readi-
ness for the receipt and distribution OF
provisions from the government, and as
soon as the army officers arrive the work
will be~actively entered into.
At Lulu, Miss. a decided Improvement
is noted. There is still some suffering in
the back country. but It Is being allevi-
ated by the planters. A representative OF
the government arrived to-day, and will
assist the destitute at once.
The Yazoo and MisslssiFpi Valley rail-
road has been busy all day with pile drlv-
ers replacing washouts and bridges. The
road will brobaBly have trains running
into Lulu and Clarksdale on Tuesday
IT is now believed the water viii disap-
pear by May /, and II this proves true a
fair crop can be made. The overflow will
leave a sediment or deposit. which great
ly enriches the soil. and the planters may
vet be able to balance their big account
with the Father Of Waters.
The river is falling at Memphis tonight
At Vicksburg and all points south a steady
rise Is noted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
READY TO LYNCH ALTGELD.
Chicago Bank DepOsitOrs HOwIing
Against the Ex-Governor

Nne EX-AEONGFnOF.
Chicago, H.. April 11.-Eight hundred
angry depositors in the Globe Savings
Bank met this afternoon to protest against
the treatment they had received at the
hands of c. w. Spaldng, it's president,
and his fellow officers and to devise means
for rescuing, if possible some portion of
their savings which have been tied up by
the banks failure. An executive commit
tee was appointed to direct legal proceed
ings.
Ex-Gov. Altgeld was frequently de
nounced, and cries of Lynch him. Send
him to the penitentiary with Spalding and
the rest of the gang!' came from all parts
of the room.
Resolutions were adopted calling the at
tention of the general assembly to the
large number of bank failures that have
occurred within the state during the last
few months and urging legislation for
the establishment of a state banking de-
partment, to have supervision over all
banking institutions of the state, and urg-
ing the enactment of more stringent Grim
inal laws for the punishment of defaultiug
bankers. Counsel for the depostors will
appear in court tomorrow TO institute
criminal proceedings against the bank
officials.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
FLOWER LAKES FLOOD.
No Chance of Closing the Crevnsse
Before the June Rise.

helOFc tne June HANc.
Memphis. Tenn, April 11.-Maj. Dabney.
chief engineer Of the Yazoo levee board
has arrived In the city from the scene OF
the Flower lake break and had a consul
tatlon with Capt. Fitch and the members
of the levee board. who are in the city.
Maj. Dabney said that on Thursday he
had measured the crevasse by engineer
ing instruments and found that It was
1875 feet wide. Since then he thinks that
the width has increased to no less than
1850 feet. The upper end of the levee, The
one that has been doing most of the cut
ting, has been tied, but Mai. Dabney says
that he is not certain that IL will hold a.
that point. He was asked for an esti-
mate of the volume OF water that was
passing through the crevasse into the
delta and placed the amount roughly at
lS000,OO cubic feet per hour.
What will be the chances for closing
the opening before the time for the June
rise?"
1T will be absolutely impossible for a
levee of full size and hight 60 be built
around the opening before that time. With
the circular line that we will have to
follow around them it will take some $780,
900 yards of dirt TO make a standard levee
there, and that win cost between $4,000
and $4,000. IL could not be finished In
time for the June rise, but In the event
that the present food in the river goes
down in time, we will probably make a
small levee along the line to be followed
later by a larger one that will be sent TO
keep out a moderate rise In the river from
the melting OF the snoWs in the Rocky
mountains"
With the water falling all along the
front in this district, Maj. Dabney does
not expect any further trouble.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
LUcRE ron LEGISLATORS.
More Sensations Coming In the KAN
sns Investigation.

sna Investigation.
Topeka. Kan, April 1l.-Members of the
1eeislature's bribery investigation commit
tee say that II the revelations Of the past
week have been sensational the develop
ments this week will be shocking. 1t IL
said that big stories will come out In the
testimony relative to bribery In railroad,
stock yards and oleomargarine legisla-
tion.
William Butler will be put on the stand
tomorrow to tell Of a proposition made
10 him that he could have 81 800 spot cash
n he would produce ten members OF the
House OF Representatives not already
pledged TO vote for the Wichita normal
school bill.
n. G. Weilep OF Cherokee county is ex-
pected to lead Off Tuesday with some
startling statements. and about Wednes-
day interest In the investigation Is expect
ed 20 be at fever heat. Among others Lot
Ravenscroft OF Clark county, a member Of
the committee, win doubtless take the
stand Ravenscroft IS believed TO be the
possessor OF sensational secrets which viii
be made public when he testlfies. He was
approached by the man Boyd, who lob
bled IN the interests Of the text book trust
and whose improper proposition TO Senator
Titus led 70 the appointment Of this COM
mittee.
Gov. Leeds has detectives looking for
Boykln, whom he desires for a witness.
but 80 far thoy have been unable 20 locate
him. though Il was believed that he had
gone TO his home In Hardin county
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
RELIEF WORK BEGUN.
Supplies Bought by the Government
Sent Out From Memphis.

Supplies Bought by the GOvernme
Sent Out From Memphis.
Memphis. Tenn, April 11.-CoL Sanger Of
the engineers corps. sent here by Secre-
tary Of War Alger to investigate the ex-
tent OF the suffering caused by the great
food, has chartered the steamer J. N.
Hardin and left Memphis on a trip TO ST.
Francis river to investigate the conditions
in that section. The boat was furnished
with government supplies, which Will be
distributed wherever they are needed. The
relief committee purchased a large guam
tity OF feed for the live stock along the
ST. Francis. and this was also placed on
board the Harbin.
Lieut.. Whitney, In company with w. c.
McNutt OF the relief committee, has left
here on the steamer Rowena Lee to in
vestigate the conditions In his district,
which extends from Memphis to Cairo
Lieut. Rowan went 10 Greenvile 10 in
vestigate the country from that point up
to Helena.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
TRANsvAAL EXPECTS WAR.
once Begun the Dutch WIN Carry IL
Up 10 Table hay.

London. April IA dispatch to the
Daily Mall, from Cape Town, says the
Het Dagueblad, a Dutch newspaper. de-
clares that leading officials OF the Trans
vaal speak openly Of war with England
as inevitable. and aver that II will be car
ried right up 10 Table Bay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
CUBAN REvERsEs.
Insurgent Binds Routed at MoraIiiO
and MatanzGs.

Havana, April u.-While Col. Fel1oo
and column were reconnoitering they en-
countered the insurgents occupying a
strong position at the Moralite plantation
on the nights of Borrollo and CULLEN, in
Havana province. According to the Off
cial accounts they Immediately dislodged
the insurgents whom they pursued till
night shut them from view. The official
report of the engagement says that the
insurgents left fifteen killed. The Span
iards had twelve wounded
There have been severa, skirmishes in
the village of Matanzas and according to
the official report, the insurgents there
have lost thrty-five killed. It is said also
that three officers of the insurgents sur
rendered. During these engagements the
Spanar6s lost five killed and twelve
wounded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
SPANISH TROOPS ON THE RUN.
Cubans Gain "a Victory When Fight
ing on Even Terms.

ing on Even Terms.
Cincinnati, o.. April ia special to the
CONGRATULATIONS from Havana says
"A sharp guerilla fight occurred near
Guines. in this province, yesterday morn
ing with $50 men on each side, Cart. Man
uel Delgado of Col Hernandez's forces
leading the Cubans. After two hours the
Cubans drove the Spanish back into
Guines, galloping after them until almost
within half gun-shot Of the Spanish forts
there. The Spaniards retreated into their
fortihcations. The Cubans looted several
stores on the outskirts and camped there
nearly half a day in plain sight of the
Spanish troops"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
MEANS WAR.
The Porte Speaks of the Invaders as
Greek Regulars.

Constantinople, April n.-In a communi-
cation to the ambassadors, dated April 10.
the porte speaks of the Greek invaders of
the previous day as regular" troops, and
the incursion is regarded here as the COM
mencement of war.
A panic occurred at Valona yesterday
on a rumor that the Greek warships were
about to attack the town. Two thousand
bashi-bazouks assembled in an adjoining
valley and placed themselves in readiness
to advance in case of an attack by ma
rines on land.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
ON A Room AT NEW ORLEANS.
Government Engineers Strengthen
Ing the Levecs.

Government Engineers Strengthen
Ing the Levees.
New Orleans. La, April 1.-THE river
Is booming and In spots the water washes
over the aprons" of the levees, making
extensive deposits Of mud The authori-
ties, however, deny any additional appre-
tensions and are resourceful in combating
any inroads made by the river rapidly ap-
plying temporary barriers of sacks filled
with earth and such other devices as ap-
pear most eVredient
In the adjoining parishes OF st. Bernard
and Plaquen mes the levees suffer mos,
from wave washes, but the officials
charged with the duty of maintaining the
embankments in good shape are strainine
every nerve to keep out the water The
clear weather Is rapidly drying the rain
soaked levees. facilitating improvements.
In spite OF the rising river, the situation
can be described as satisfactory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
ANOTHER PEARL BRYAN MURDER
A WOman's Body Found Decapitated
Near Mt Vernon, III.

Mount Vernon, ILL.,, April 11.-Boys pass
ing through some woodland, five miles
northwest of the city to-day, found a wo-
mans head lying near the public road
leading from Mount Vernon to Richview.
The body was found 200 yards from the
spot where the head lay, with the flesh
stripped from the bones, both the trunk
and head being so badly decOmposed as
to render recognition impossible.
The testimony Of the inquest to-day
went to prove that the body was that OF
a woman, who was in that locality early
last November.
She refused to divulge her name, but
said her home was in Carmi, ILL.,, and
that she was going to st. Louis
The theory is that another Pearl Bryan
murder has been committed. 1t Is said a
suspected party left the country about
the date of the woman's disappearance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
UPHEAVAL IN A COLLEGE.
Kansas Board OF Regents Making
Wholesale Discharges.

Manhattan, Kan, April 1.-THE dis
missal of Prof. George T. Fairchild. for
eighteen years president of the Kansas
State Agricultural College. seems 70 have
been only the beginning Of a clean sweep
proposed by the board Of regents. The
dismissal Of Prof. Fairehild was followed
yesterday by the discharge Of fourteen
other members of the faculty and
numerous other employees Of the institu-
ton. No charges were preferred against
any Of the teachers released. The board
Of regents, which Is controlled by the pop
ulists. simply stated that the discharged
instructors "were not In harmony with
the fundamental principles of the admin
istrauon."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
RELIES STEAMER SINKS.
Had Gone Only Eight Miles when
She Was Ripped open by lee.

Grand Forks. n. D., April 1.-THE gov
ernment steamer Ogemaw. which started
down the river last night on relief ex-
pedition. lies right side up, sunk in about
twelve feet OF water about seventeen
miles below here. The Grand Forks re-
lief party returned late to-day with the
story OF the disaster. The boat last night
was unable 20 get more than eight miles
down the river. when her side was ripped
open by the rapidly moving lee. She was
run into shallow water where she quickly
grounded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
cHURcH moor ooLLAPsEs.
Seven Women and "a Man Killed
aud 30 Persons Injured.

Paris. April ii.--While mass was being
said IN a church near castres. In the de-
partment OF Terna. the roof collapsed
Seven women and one man were killed and
thirty persons were seriously injured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
GREECE AFTER GOLD.
An Internal Loan of 2O,OOO,OOO
Dracbmas Probable

Athens, April II, p. m.-The president
of the Boule has convened a special ses-
sion to pass measures imperatively need
ed. 1t is understood that an internal loan
of 2OO0O000 drachmas is under considera-
tion, and that the government is now ne
godating with the banks for that amount.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
PHILIPPINE WAN A FAILURE.

Minister De LONE Reports the Sur
render OF IO,sO3 Rebels.
Washington. April 11.-spanish Minister
de LONE to-day received advices that TO-
sO3 rebels in the Philippine Islands have
surrendered. Aside from a few mauraud-
ers in the province Of Nueva Reija, the re-
mainder Of the island is quiet. The min
lister regards this surrender as practically
settling the rebellion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
STILL RISING AT DUBUQUE.

The Islands I'm Front of the City
Submerged.
Dubuque, Ia, April 1.-THE Mississippi
is stlll rising, the stage now being 1873
feet.
The Islands in front OF tho city arc sub
merged
OTIS lumber mill has been obliged to
shut down. and there Is over a foot OF
water in the Diamond 10 warehouse.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
FIGHTING WAS FIERCE.
' turks Gave the Greek Invaders
n Hot Rcception.

n Hot Reception.
'oNaon' April 1.-THE Times tomorrow
' print the following dispatch from its
Spondent at Larlssa: "Guolssio. the
'e1l'ed representative OF the EthnllSe
"a lrla, tells me that he looks for i'm
''ht news to-day Sunday He has
=" conference with Greek deputies
win leading supporters OF the patri-
movement who have recently arrived
una there seems to have been a de-
N pan to leave In the hands of the
Y 'Ne iIeta lria the initiative.
"a 20, le'h outposts are being quietly
z. 'nen'u' and small detachments are
81 lins TO their positions under cover
~ i"t,st Information received here on
VA 'Njeet OF the raid shows that the in
insurgents nrst advanced towards
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
wEYLER At PLACETAs.

He EApreHseN HImSeII as WeII sntIs-
fled with the Campaign.
Havana, April 11.-Capt Gen. Weyler ar
rived at Placetas yesterday morning, ac-
companied by his staff. He came from
Sancu Spiritus by way of Cfenfuegos and
Cruces. The civil and military authori-
ties of the town Immediately called upon
him, and Gen. Weyler, in the course or
conversation, expressed himself as well
satisfied with the operations Of the cam
paign Division Gen. Gasco has also ar
rived at Placetas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
Nothing known nt EIassano.

Elassano, April Il, $3.50 p. m-No def
mite details have been received here as
to the incursion on the frontier last week.
Edhem Pasha has sent an officer to the
scene, who is expected to return tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
LET OUT OF CUBAN CELLS.
An Englishman and NaturaiIzcd
American Liberated.

Havana, April n.-Jose Gonzales Cur
belo. a naturalized American, who has
been imprisoned at Guanajay, on a charge
of conspiracy, has bene liberated
Joseph Bofll. an Englisman, who las
been imprisoned at Santiago de Cuba, has
been granted an order of release, and Will
be turned over to the British consul on
the understanding that he Is to leave the
island by the first steamer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-04-12
HELENA TULL OF HOPE.
The River Falling and No break In
the Leyec Expected.

Helena, Ark, April 1.-THE river has
declined three and a half-tenths, the
weather continues favorable and no other
break Is now possible. The threatened
destruction OF the magnificent Long Lake
levee, which was feared might be washed
away by the current pouring through the
(contlnued on Third Pager
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The record-union., 1897-06-15
SCANDAL IN INDIAN BUREAU.
The Specifications for Furnishing
Clothing Supplies Cancelled.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-The speci-
fications for furnishing clothing sup
plies to the entire Indian service have
been finally Cancelled, and new bids will
be called for by Commissioner of In
dian Affairs Jones, to be opened in
New York on July 18th or 10Th
The investigation of the way in
which the old specifications were
framed by one of the bidders, it is al
legged, would have secured the contract
through useless technical requirements
has almost been completed.
Collision of certain employees has
been charged, and it is possible that
several removals may result in the In
dian Bureau.
The examination made by Commits
Sioner Jones has been very careful and
thorough. and had practically succeed
ed in tracing the responsibility for the
condition of affairs to several employees.
The result Of the investigation will be
reported fully to Secretary Bliss.
The present specifications are broad
and liberal, the idea being to secure
clothing goods of the best alI-round
utility without being restricted to Pc
culiar brands and descriptions such
as were asked for in the former call
for bids.
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HOWARD SCOTT EXECUTED.
Pays the Penalty for the rlurder of
His Wife.

SING SING On. W, June 14.-How
ard A. Scott was executed in the cleo
trio chair to-day at I'LL a. m. He
was declared dead at 11:12:30.
The crime for which Scott was exc
cuted was committed in New York on
October IS, 1896. Scott was separated
from his wife and the latter earned a
livelihood by working in a laundry.
SCOTS jealousy had caused the separa-
ton: About noon on the day of the
murder Mrs. Scott appeared at the JEFF
ferson Market Court in New York City
and said she wanted to secure a di-
vorce from her husband or a separa-
ton, as he had treated her cruelty and
failed to provide for her. summons
was given to her to serve on her hus-
band should he appear. Mrs Scott
then went to her home.
Shortly afterwards her sister, Mrs.
Annie White, called. She found Mrs.
Scott lying on the floor with a bullet
hole in her left breast Scott was at
once suspected. An effort was made to
get a statement from Mrs Scott, but
she was too far gone to talk and died
soon after being found Scott at a fun
eral of relative a few weeks before.
had remarked that there would be
another funeral soon.' This and other
evidence was brought against him, and
at his trial he was convicted. His case
was carried TO the Court of Appeals
which last week decided against Scott.
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IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Comparative Statement for the Month
of Hay.

WASHINGTON, June IA. = The
monthly comparative statement of
imports and exports issued by the Bu-
reau Of Statistics, Treasury Depart
ment, shows the exports of domestic
merchandise during May to have
amounted to $76,302, 0S2, against S64,-
5S1 ,491 for May last year. The imports
of merchandise during May last
amounted to $40, 321, S27, of which $780,
6S3, no was free of duty. The increase
in the total imports of merchandise
over May, 1896, was over So, 100000.
For the eleven months ended May
3lst last the exports Of domestic mer-
chandise exceeded those for the same
period last year by over $4,000, 000
While the imports fell off during the
same period over S44, 100000.
The exports of gold during last May
amounted to S5,466, I'll, against $19,-
1898 for May, 1896. During the
eleven months the imports exceeded the
exports by about S4S,271, 900. The sill
Yer exports during May amounted to
S4,33I ~ and during the eleven
months exports Of silver exceeded the
imports by about $46,000,000.
The record-union., 1897-06-15
PREPARING FOR THE JUBILEE.
Streets Resemble the Ampf1i-
theater of a Circus.

LONDON, June 14.-Six miles of Lon
don streets to-day resembled the am
phitheater of circus. From Bucking-
ham Palace up Constitution Hill to Pic
cadilly, down Piccadilly to st. James
street, thence by way of Pail Mall, the
Strand and Fleet street to ST. PauPs
Cathedral and after that, across the
Thames by way of Cheapside, King
William street and London bridge and
back to the palace, around through
Borough High street, Borough road
Westminster bridge, Parliament
street, Whitehall and the Pail Mall and
the shops, hotels, residences, churches,
parks and public buildings are hidden
from view by miles and miles of pine
board seats.
Not one foot of available space along
the entire route for the jubilee pro-
cession is left unoccupied. The slop-
ing roofs of the churches, the tops of
lower houses, the gaps between the
buildings, every conceivable place
where there is a possibility of seating
human being has its row of seats.
Every carpenter in London is work
ing along the route of the procession
and the permanent building trade is
at a standstill, while the artisans of
the hammer and saw are getting the
unprecedented wages of 50 and Sc a
day.
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Struck by Bolt From the Sky While
Returning From Church.
Supposed That the Steel in the Cor
sets Worn by the Dead Girls Was
the rlagnet Which Drew Down the
Deadly Fluid, One UncOrseted Girl
of the Party Escaping Death,
Though Badly Burned.

BELLAIRE (O), June 14.-The town
of Jacobsville, a village of some size on
the Bellaire, GAINESVILLE and Cincinnati
Railroad, is in mourning. Three young
ladies, among the best known in the
place, were instantly killed by light
ming and another was probably fatal
ly injured.
They had been to church and started
homeward in a party of four. The
night was warm and pleasant and on
the road from the meeting house,
where the Rev. Thomas MCGUIRE, father
of one of the dead girls, preached, were
numbers of worshipers.
A few drops of rain fell, which was
succeeded by lightning and thunder. A
great flash, that Illuminated the dark
est corners of the little village, was fol-
lowed by crash Of thunder, and when
the binding light had died out four
girls were found in the road. The dead
are:
Miss Minnie MCGUIRE, daughter of
the Rev. Thomas Mcclure
Miss Emma White, daughter of ST.
mon White
Miss Alpha Taylor, daughter of Will
liam Taylor.
The girls were all about nineteen
years of age.
Miss Sarah Boring, aged Is, was
knocked to the ground and stunned,
and it is thought she was so badly
burned that she will die.
1t is supposed that the steel in the
corsets worn by the dead girls was the
chief cause of death, as Sarah Boring,
who was in the party and was stunned,
did not wear corsets.