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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-19
aUIErING DOWN AT KEY WEST.
Officers of the Maine Inclined to
Drop Into Abstraction.


Drop Into Abstraction.
Key West, Fla. Feb. 1S-Al the wound
ed of the Maine are now doing we'll
The Bache left for the cruiser New York
at o'clock this morning with divers and
paraphernalia on board. She will take
more divers from the New York, and will
then proceed to Havana She will prob
ably reach the wreck of the Maine to-
morrow morning
Affairs here are settling into their usual
routine. 1t is notable that the officers
from the Maine are inclined when alone,
to drop into abstraction, with their eyes
looking straight forward as if viewing
manifold horrors, and they have a cheer
full look when together, and Joke with each
other about being troublcd with extra
baggage, leave, etc
Rear Admiral Sicard is preparing pre-
cept, or advance order, for assembling the
court of inquiry here into the loss of the
Maine.
AS regards the story that one of the crew
of the Maine saw small object emitting
smoke approaching the warship just be-
fore the explosion the correspondent of
the Associated Press has interviewed the
man in the hospital who is said to have
circulated the report, and has had from
him an absolute denial
Lieut. Blandin, officer of the deck at the
time of the explosion, and Lieut.. Hood
who was with him, both positively deny
that such a story could have any founda-
ton unless 1t was the smoke of the City
of Washington that misled some one
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PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
An AutOcrHcy Established with Mrs.
TtngIey at the Head.


Chicago, Feb. 1S.-Thel Theosophieal So
eiety of America, whichlmet in this city
to-day, celebrated the close Of Kali Yucca.
which, according to the Asiatc philoso-
ply followed by the Theosoohlsts. was
the fourth cycle of 5000 years each of hui
man progress by a complete change of
government.
Autonomy was overthrown,3 and an A.,
tocracy was established with Mrs. Kath-
arine A. Ting,ey as the spiritual head.
Theosophy, as a name, was given a SUI
berdinate place and the International
brotherhood League was the new title
with which the movement was chrlstened.
An active crusade viii be inaugurated for
tile purpose of interesting the common
people in the culture
The Theosophical theory will be contfn-
ued, but only as a literary auxiliary of
the brotherhood league
The Esoteric School, or inner circle. OF
which Mrs. Tingley Is at the head. will
practically direct the destlnies OF the
whole movement. Spiritual power abso-
Lutte and unconditional, is now vested in
Mrs. Tingley, and, as in the case of Nine
BlavatZy and William @. Judge. she will
select her successor, thus perpetuasing
the autocracy. The leaders predict much
good work by the universal brotherhood
which begins work on the birth of the
NTH cycle of human progress.
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EAGLE AND PHOENIX.
All the Bonds Now i'm the Agreement
Except E,ifty-Two.

Columbus. Ga, Feb. 1s.-The bondhold-
ers reorganization committee of the Eagle
and Phoenix have decided to ask Com
missioner Murphy to advertise the prop
erty In March 50 that the plant can be
sold on the first Tuesday In May. All
the bonds except fifty-two have come into
the pool and the committee has decided to
extend the time for deposit until March
]. Other bonds can come in by paying
penalty OF 21z per cent. on the amount of
stock they would receive under the re-
organization plan.
The committee instructed their counsel
to apply for a charter for the company at
once, and other details are being arranged
to Take possession of the property In case
Of It's purchase by the committee on the
sale in May. The committee will meet
again March is. They propose TO offer
the presidency of the new railroad COM
pany to Gunby Jordan.
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FRANKFORT IN A FURRY.
Democrats split on the GoebeI EIec-
ton Eli.


Frankfort, Ky, Feb. 1S.-There is big
political excitement here tonight. Half of
the Democrats in the general assembly re-
fused to attend a caucus held for The con-
sideration of the Goebel election bill. which
has already passed the Senate and which
the dissenters claim 1t was sohght to force
the Democrats to vote for.
The fight, which has been growing in In
tensity for several days has finally in
volved nearly ever Democratic Leaders in
the state, as well as the next race for
Governor and United States senator.
Ex-senator Blackburn arrived tonight
presumably in the interest OF the measure.
Mr. Goebel his supposed preference fer
Governor, is the author of the bin and
chairman of the caucus.
state Chairman Johnston, Senator
Bronston and Gen. r. Watt Hardin are
among the other prospective candidates
for Governor, who are leading the revolt
against the bill.
When IL was discovered that only q Of
the 1O2 Democrats of both Houses were
present, the hall was cleared and The
friends of the bill went into executive SEES
sion, the result of which they refuse to
make public.
Opinion is about equally divided as TO
whether the bill can now be forced
through the House. There is equal diver.
sity of opinion as to what the result wlll
be if ii is
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evidently laboring under intense excite

evidently laboring under intense evc,to-
ment. 04'c
NJ Clemenceau asked him if he had re-
latlohs with the German military attacbe
och"artz-koppen, but the presiding judge
oNer-ruied the question on the ground that
It concerned foreign affairs.
MAJ Estorhazy left the stand without
opening his mouth.
NJ: Antan, Maj. Esterhazy's landlord
destined that he had informed the court
marital that the major had expressed de-
sire 70 commit suicide.
W Huret. editor of the Figaro, and Gen.
Nervler were called but the Judge refused
to receive their evidence. on the ground
that ne had not been previously notified
that they were to be called.
The court then adjourned.
There are five or six witnesses vet to be
heard.
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RIOTING AT PARIS.
Mob Attacks Jews and Later Makes
Rush on ZoIa.

Mob Attacks Jews and Later Makes
a Rush on ZoIa.
Paris, Feb. 1S.-There were riotous pro-.
ceedings after the adjournment of the As
sizes court to-day and NJ. lola narrowly
escaped being lynched by the mob out
side.
On leaving the palace of justice, all the
officers were acclaimed by the crowd out
side the building and Gen. Pellieux, who
descended the steps bare headed was given
a great reception.
Maj. Esterhazy was greeted with shouts
of "Vive rArmee."
The police were powerless to manage the
immense crowds and several Jews were
the objects of insults and menaces.
There was general fight. The mob
threw themselves upon the Jews yelling
Death to the Jews" Throw the Jews
into the Seine
Finally the Republican Guards were
obliged to charge the rioters and cleared
the square.
The crowd fell back cheering for the
army and singing the Marseillaise, and
shouting: Spit upon lola"
M. lola left the palace of justice at $50
o'clock, and as he emerged from the build
ing he was greeted with a storm of Kisses
and derisive shouts, and the authorities
were obliged to protect his carriage with
a Gordon of police.
On reaching St Michael bridge the
mob made a murderous rush for the car
riage, but the police threw themselves be
tween the vehicle and the mob, and a Sc
ries of miniature battles ensued.
Ultimately, the police drove tho mob
back, and NJ. Zola was enabled to proceed
without further molestation.
A number of arrests were made, but ell
those taken in custody we're released later
in the day.
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BRANTLEY ON THE HORROR.
Congressman Says Judgment should
BE Suspended

Brunswick, Ga, Feb. ls,-Hon. w. G.
Brantley, in response to a request from the
Call wires tonight; ''The fearful loss of
life in the disaster to the Maine is appall-
ing in It's horror. The loss Of the great
ship is a calamity, and the possibilities
that may follow as a result OF our inves-
tgation into the causc of the
disaster vitality concerns every
American citizen, There should be no
hasty judgment however The real facts
must be known and will be
known without unnecessary delay.
pntil they are known public judgment
and censure should be withheld. We have
no right to condemn without knowledge.
W. G. Brantley.
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'avse Of the explosion, but l cannot d.

cause of the explosion, but cannot di-
vulse it."
He was pressed for further information
on this point, and he finally replied. 1T
was the result of an explosion inside the
ship which took place in one of the for
ward magazines, The fact OF the matter
is that the discipline and the watch oh
served on the ship were very lax. This
as one English newspaper the other dav
declared. is the case on American war
ships generally. These sort of things
nave occurred on previous occasions on
American warsh:ps.'
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HAVANA HEAVY HEARTED.
sorrowful Crowds Line the Route of
the Funeral.

sOEEONfhA kEOobE tHt VI
the Funeral.
Washington, Feb. 1S.-Capt. Gen. Blanco
has telegraphed TO Senior Dubosc the de
tails Of the burial of the sailors at Havana
yesterday, He states that the occasion was
profoundly solemn and impressive. The
funeral cortege was made up of represen-
tatives of the army, the insular govern
ment and the municipality, with the apos-
tolic bishop of Havana. An immense null
titude silently and sorrowfully witnessed
the passage Of the cortege and on all
Sizes he says, II was a feeling nantes
tation of the sentiments uppermost in the
hearts Of all classes Of society He states
that tweuty-four bodies have been buriec
in the precincts of Hospital Militar, and
twenty-six graves are in the cemetery.
preferential sites being selected at the
cost Of the government. The captain gem
eral adds that the burials Will proceed as
the bodies are recovered.
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ooNcENTRADos AT THE FUNERAL
Delegation Wished to Garry the COf-
fins on Their Shoulders.


Havana, Feb. 1S-Previous to the fu-
neral yesterday of the victims Of the
Maine disaster, a delegation from the IN
fortunate concentrates expressed the wish
to carry the bodies on their shoulders to
the grave as proof of their gratitude 10
the Americans. but Gen. Lee thanked them
and, said the bodies would be carried in
the manner selected by the authorities
In front of the Albisu theater, on Reina
and Belascoain avenues. about 400 concen-
trados joined in the procession, which by
the time had been increased by some $500
persons of all classes.
The procession did not reach the Colon
cemetery until after 6 O'Clock. There the
religious ceremonies were presided over 10y
Bishop Manuel Santander and Rev. Faith
er j. P. Chadwick, chaplain of the Maine.
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BANKER's HEAD BLOWN OFF.
Family Matters Given as the Cause
of the Killing.

Greenwood Miss. Feb. 1s.-A deplorable
tragedy occurred here to-day Ivo Miller
manager of the Lehore Telephone Com
many. shot and killed ]. s. Mcdonald, pres
ident OF the Delta Bank. Family matters
is given IS the cause Of the killing.
McDonnld's head was literally torn 70
nieces by the discharge from Millers gun.
Miller is in custody and will be given
preliminary hearing on Monday.
Mcdonald was one Of Greenwond's most
prominent citizens. He has been Identified
with nearly every industry of the city for
years. Besides being president OF the
Delta Bank, he was president Of the
Greenwood Compress and Storage Com
pany.
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KEY SAYS IT'S TIME FOR ACTION.
spain should BE Made TO Pay Heavy
Indemnify.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 18.-Judge d.
NJ Key. of this city, Postmaster General
in President Hayes cabinet, and ex-Unit-
ed States Judge. expresses himself strong
ly on the disaster to the Maine. He IL
quoted literally as follows:
IF this catastrophe can be traced to
any Spanish officials or any subjects
claiming allegiance 70 Spain, think the
United States should demand an enormous
indemnity and use any necessary meas
ures to collect Il without delay. No dila-
tory tactics should be employed with
spain in a matter Of This kind. No amount
of money can pay for the lives lost. but
the American people will demand some
heavy compensation for the disaster and
will not rest until they get It. The time
has come for decisive action"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-19
MIDDLE DIVISION SOLD.
Another Step Taken I'm the Kansas
Pacific Foreclosure.

salina, Kan, Feb. 1S.-The government
lien on the middle division OF the Kansas
Pacific Railroad in Kansas was sold to-
day in this city. The road was bought by
Alvin w. Krech and Winslow S. Pierce.
representing the Reorganization COMMITTEES
for $5,30O0O0. There was no competition al
the sale
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LAxNEss IN WATCHING.
Spanish Lieutenant Gives His views
on the Explosion.

New York, Feb. 1S.-The Herald to-mor-
row win say: Lieut.. J. G. cobrai. naval
attache Of the Spanish legation az Wash
ington. was in this city yesterday for the
purpose Of comforting with the authorities
In preparing for insuring the safety OF the
Spanish battleship vizcaya during her
stay in this port.
Lieut.. Cobrai was asked for his opinion
as TO the cause Of the explosion on the
Maine and his reply was: I know the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-19
LEWIS on BANKRUPTCY.
Georgia Congressman Opposes the
Involuntary Feature.

Washington, Feb. Congressman
Lewis of the Third district was the only
Georgian who spoke during the discussion
of the bankruptcy bill in the House. He
took a strong position against the invol-
untary features of the bill under consd-
Grafton, which he contended would give to
creditors more than their just dues and
would put in the hands of the federal
courts too much power. He said that he
would vote for a bill providing for volun-
tary bankruptcy because he believed that
would be but justice to a great many hon
est men who were entitled to relief at the
hands of the law.
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SEVERE COUGH,
rect and Hands, Pain in Back,
hips and Thighs-Constant-
ly Tired

Inc aoove and many other distressing
symptoms accompany every case of that
most dreadful enemy to woman--pslvie ca
larrh' Mrs. f. E. oliver of steubner.
lex writes to Dr. Hartman the follow
ing history of her case. Mrs.
OAiVer says: -Four months ago was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-19
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON.

Southern Stockholders approve the
Purchase.
Richmond, Va, Feb. 1S-The stockhold-
ers Of the Southern Railway held a meet
ing here to-day for the purpose of approx
ing the negotiations for the purchase Of
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. This
was done without dissent.
The railroad Is $50 miles in length and
traverses portions Of Tennessee, Alabama,
Georgia and Mississippi.
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HALF THE DEAD BURIED.
Identification of the COrpses Very
Difficult.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Late in the day
Capt Sigsbee telegraphed as follows. 80
far 125 have been buried. Identification
very difficult. VIII wire names of identi-
fed later. In regard to telegram (of in
quiry) of to-day, cannot furnish further
information. Names read "A. Mallon,
William Anderson, A. Johnston. Henry
williams, cabin cook, and James MORT
rielere. Senetal's name wired by mis-
take. (Signed) Sigsbee."
The answer as to the names was due
initials, etc.
To the list of unidentified and lost was
added during The day, Albert wilson.
seaman, next of kin. Anna Wilson. II BOND
street, Chicago
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Brunswick, Ga. Feb. 1S.-President Nc
kinley and ex-Secretary Cornelius N.
Bliss are announced from an apparently
authentic source to arrive at Jekyl next
Friday, Supt. Cob replied. in answer to
queries from the Morning News cores
pondent tonight, that he had no notice
to that effect
Hon. Chauncey NJ Depew win arrive on
Jekyl tomorrow.
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RESPITE IGNORED.
sheriff Hangs a Negro In Defiance of
the Governors order.

Houston, Tex, Feb. ls,-George Henry.
a negro. was to-day hanged at Decatur
for murder Ten thousand people witnessed
the execution.
Gov. Cuiberson wired the sheriff to the
effect that the execution must be In pri-
waite and to afford time to erect a new
Ralows granted RESPITE Of a week. The
prisoner was hanged, however, and in
public
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BALLOT ron WOMEN.
All the Officers of the Association
Reelected.

Washington, Feb. 1S-The woman euf-
frage convention occupied its morning ses-
sion with resolutions OF coincidence and
sympathy upon the death OF Miss willard,
and with the annual election, which re-
turned all the officers for the coming year.
Several cities have made bids for the
next convention, but II win probably go to
the west or the South, the selection being
left 20 the executive committee.
This afternoon the delegates, numbering
about 300, were received by President Nc
Kinley in the East room, at the executive
mansion
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tdhen with flow
ing, which left
me with a cough
which lasted IS
d a y S. During
t h a [ time [
C o u l q not lie
down at all on
a c C o u n t of
smothering feel
ings. During my
menses 1 nearly
died with pain
in my back, hips
On Wl..1
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Renorted severeIv 60.

Brunswick. Feb. 1S.-A report reached
Brunswick tonight that d. H. Lang OF
Bladen was severely cut to-day by Demps
Meyers. MIR. Lang Is reported critically
The two men were engaged in terrible
fight at the time.
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pHuNNY rHonTY PHELLows.

Curtain HaIser OF Tie CarnfVnI at
New Orleans.
New Orleans, La, Feb. 1S.-The Phunny
Priority Phelows opened the carnival to-
night with humorous parade illustrating
"Slang Phrases"
At the bah which followed, Miss Hen
rieca Kahn was crowned queen. This is
the first year Of the carnivaPs extension
into the week before Lent, and next year
the period Of festiWty VIII be still longer.
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MILL ROCK BURSTS.
One Man Killed, One Fatally and
One Badly wounded.

Letohatchie. Ala. Feb. 19.--By the burst
ing OF a mill rock at the mill Of Mcdonald
& Whitney this evening, Jack Kains had
his brains dashed out Jim Powell was IA
tally wounded, and G. r. Mcdonald was
badly hurt by piece Of the rock.
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Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; til pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yetpromptly on theKidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
achesand fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects,prepared only from themost
healthy and agreeable substances,
It's many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made it the
most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIC SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. NY
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RAILROAD boycott ENDED.
The Santa Fe Line Abandons It's Pro-
posed Fight.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb 1S.-The Santa
Fe Road has notified the Southwestern
Traffic Association of its withdrawal Of
the notice recently issued declaring a boy
colt against the Kansas City, Pittsburg
and Gulf Road. No explanation of the
Santa Fe's action is given, but among
traffic men it seems to be the opinion that
the Santa Fe desires to allow. some other
lines in the Southwestern Association to
fight the injunction proceedings instituted
in the federal courts by the Kansas City.
Pittsburg and Gulf
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MYSTERY OF THE MAINE.
Continued from First Page)

and they claim to foresee the necessity
for employing divers of a third nation to
arbitrate in the event of a disagreement
between the Spanish and American divers.
The whole press enjolns the most rigor-
Gus supervision of the wreck of the Maine.
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constItutional Convention.

New orleans. Feb. 1S.--After transacting
routine business the constitutional conven-
ton to-day adjourned until next Wednes-
day.
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Tic uOuDIIuI pFODaDIy represent That
number or less who have been saved, hut
who cannot be identified at present, ow-
ing to errors in the transmission OF teie-
grams. The ifty-seven appearing as in
jured are included In the seventy-seven
appearing as saved. Two men reported
as having died in hospital are included in
the total of GAG appearing above as hav-
ing been lost,
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EXCITEMENT IN GERMANY.

Newly Revealed Document Believed
to Be a Forgery.
Berlin, Feb 1S.-The latest phase of the
lola trial has caused the greatest excite
ment in Germany. The papers believe the
newly, revealed document a forgery, but
they say that in any case, even if it be
genuine, Il cannot affect Germany.
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vIzcAYA OFF NEW YORK.
Extraordinary Precautions to BE
Taken TO Protect Her.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE Spanish ar
mored cruiser Vizcaya is in New York
waters. She dropped her big anchors five
miles south Of Sandy Hook iightship This
afternoon at $50 O'Clock, after a thirteen
days voyage from the Canary Islands.
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LINKING oF TnE FLAsHAT.

Nine More of the Crew and Passen-
gers Turn IN Alive.
Tenerife Canary Islands, Feb. 1S,--Nlne
more Of the crew and passengers Of the
Compagnie Generate Transatlantic line
steamer Flashat. wrecked on Anaga Point,
this island, early Wednesday morning in
a fog. have been saved, thus raising the
number of rescued to twenty-three.'
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FIERCE DUEL.
Prince Philip of snxe-Coburg ana
Gotha Wounded.

Vienna, FEB. ia fierce duel was
fought to-day between Prince Philip Of
saxe-Coburg and Gotha, husband OF the
Princess Louise Marie Of Belgium, and
Lieut.. Mittachich. They fought first with
pistols and then with swords. The prince
was wounded severely IN the right arm.
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RESULT OF THE DISASTER.

Tabuiatcd Statement in Reference
to the Crew.
Washington, Feb. 1S.-The navy depart
ment has compiled the following summary
showing the total results of the Maine
disaster from all available official infor
nation up to the close of the department
tonight: