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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
STATE SENATOR KILLED.
He Is Said to Have Been the Ag-
gressOr in the Encounter.

lie Is said to nave Been the AR-
gressOr in the Encounter.
Richmond. Va, July 3.-State Senator
William Flanagan, who was also COM
monwealth attorney for Powhattan coun-
ty, was shot and killed at Powhattan
court house to-day by w. G. Pnknton.
The shooting was the outcome of a quar-
rel over the recent canvass for the cleo
ton of United States senators by direct
vote.
Specials from Powhattan Courthouse
late tonight state that witnesses agree
that Flanagan was the aggressor and that
he took Pilkinton unawares. Commission
er of Revenue-elect Goode who was in
conversation with Pilkinton at the time
of the assault, says that Flanagan had
Pilkinton by the throat when the latter
fired the fatal shot. and was choking him
Pilkinton is a Democrat and Flanagan
was a Republican. and the two were OPP
posing candidates for commemorative at
torney in the late election for county Of
ficers. Bitterness engendered in the can
vass was the cause of the tragedy.
A special coroners jury indicted Pilkin-
ton, and he was brought tonight to the
Richmond jail for safe-keeping.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
DEATH OF MRS. $. C. CLARK.
She Expires Mt StiIImOre After n
Long Illness.

Stillmore, Ga, July 3-One of the sad
dest deaths known in the history of our
town occurred here to-day at l o'clock.
Mrs. s. E. Clark died. after a long III
ness. Some time in April Mrs. Clark was
stricken with paralysis, affecting her left
side, from which she never recovered.
She leaves a husband, Mr. s. e. Clark.
three sons and four daughters. Her fu-
neral will occur at the Clark residence
on Second street. early tomorrow morning.
after which she will be taken to the old
family burying ground near Iawtonville,
where the interment will take place In
the afternoon. Mrs. Clark was born near
Savannah, Ga. across the river in what
was then called Branford district, in 1S4s,
and was daughter of Mr.. William Lake,
late of that city, and a sister of Mrs. w.
4. Hardee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
SAM ADAMS FINALLY CAUGHT.
A MOOnshIneF who Murdered an
Officer Ten Years Ago.

officer Ten Years Ago.
Louisville July 3.-After GLIDING capture
for ten years Sam Adams, the moonshin-
er, who, on March rs, 1889, was one of a
clique that killed Deputy United States
Marshal Russell Wiremann in Knott coun-
ty, has been arrested in Pike county, Ar
kansas, under instructions from United
States Marsha James Of Louisville.
The crime for which Adams was arrest
ed is well remembered here, as it was
one of the most cold-blooded murders ever
committed in the state Deputy Marshal
Russell Wiremann set out from Hindman
with a posse to capture a desperate band
of moonshiners who were known 90
be operating in the mountains
Of that county, and who had already kill
ed a number of revenue officers sent 10
apprehend them. The feeling among the
people of that region was very bitter
against Wiremann at the time as he had
the week before captured ten moonshiners
and destroyed their stills in Perry and
Leslie counties
Wiremann and his posse captured three
moonshiners, and on their way back were
ambushed, Wiremann was killed and sever
al others wounded. Adams was recognized
IS one of the attacking party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
1Or TO SETTLE THE AFFAIR.
,o,rss MADE REGARDING THE
cIrNTUEGOs COLLISION.

~, action of Brig. Gen. Wilson
-,nos About a Better Feeling
the Cubans-Capt. FentOn
,1ieut. CatIin to Be COurtmar-
-,a,ed. and Then the Captain Is
H.. Tried by the Civil Courts.
hans Approve the Procedure
,,-,.na. July 8.-What promised to be a
-, embarrassing questionable contro-
rowing out of the recent collision
., Americans and Cubans at Glen
-. f.. now in a fair way TO be settled
.',t.,t3-jv TO the Cubans, owing TO the
~. and timeiy action of Brig. Gen. VIII
,,Hf,arv governor of the consolidated
,.,,r,ment of Matanzas-santa Clara.
drsnarch from Cienfuegos says that
80, rsrton. the commissary who was re-
,l.5 If 5utv on charge of endeavoring
,s.s.f-t in the escape of the three civilian
a.,ioves of the quartermaster's depart
wen. and Lieut. Catin of the Tenth Reg
,.,.,. Infantry. who was relieved of the
,,,,o,,rj of the guard of Mai. Rafferty, S
,a, train on charge of leaving his post
n,i,bo,,r authority, will both be court mar
dated. Capt Fenton will also be tried by
,s. civil courts. together with the police
man rural guards and other civilians who
were Implicated in the affair. This action
r,eets with general approval in Cienfue-
cos and the public feeling is expressed To-
d3y i'm one of the local papers, which says;
oT1e attitude which Gen Wilson has as
spmed merits the appreciation of the most
re.aIojtrant adversaries of the American
administration. We are not accustomed to
.song participants in conflicts between the
military and civilians tried by civil judges
having full liberty to investigate and to
administer Justice"
The people of the district await the full
flment of this promise, which would re-
move all doubt as to the spirit animatins
the American authorities. The feeling in
fieDfuegos. as well as in Havana, is that
while such incidents are lamentable and
perhaps unavoidable, severe punishment
Of the guilty will serve as an effective
warning to others.
La Lucha's publication to-day regarding
the alleged project for establishing a roy
III a iSL party i'll AuDd dIOLlSGQ Tue illNlSid-
u ton of the promoters. One of them said
the attempt might as well be abandoned,
as the premature disclosure would render
It's success impossible.
il appears that the anti-American Cuban
officer the "king-elect," recently collect
ed 500 from merchants at Santiago de las
Tunas. On this becoming known, he was
Questioned on the subject and regarding
the royalist scheme, but he evaded the
former interrogatory and denied that he
was the officer referred to by La Lucha.
Local opinion seems to be that he is quite
a harmless individual and If left to him
self viii soon wear out any influence he
had
The successor of Gen. Menocal as chief
of police is causing much speculation. At
least three prominent candidates are in
The field. Gen. Cardenas has probably the
hest chance, if merit alone is considered.
Cen. Rodriguez, backed by Gomez, is con-
sidered a dangerous opponent while Gen.
Cas,illo's friends claim he is certain of
appointment. The rival claims are being
Considered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
SUDDENLY ExPIRnD IN cHrRcH.
ApoPlexy Caused the Death of Hon.
Duncan W. Cameron.

McRae. Ga, Jaly 3.-Hon. Duncan w.
cameron died suddenly Of apopiexy while
attending preaching at Sand HILL Metho-
dist Church yesterday morning, near Cobb
vile, In this county He was in usual
health when preaching opened. aud when
the service was about half through he
was seen TO fan suddenly forward. and
when those near him raised him up he
was dead Mr. Cameron was a good up
right citizen, respected by a large circle
OF friends and acquaintance. He hos
held several responsible offices. and had
long been steward of the Methodist
Church.
Mr.. w. b. Folsom, an enterprlsing and
Wlde-aWako merchant Of this town. gave
10 the library of the South Georgia col.
-cse one hundred and fifty dollars last
week, which viii he the means of add
ing quite number of new books to the
library.
Workmen are busily engaged putting the
finishing touches to the college building.
VIII Cillins. coiored. who killed another
negro in Pulaski county last week. Was
captured here to-day by Marshal Hol-
land. There was a reward Of 5000 for his
arrest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
THANKS ron THE LOVING CUP.
NJ. CambOn Personally Expresses His
Gratitude to the Country.

Washington. July S.-The French am
bassador, NJ. Cambon, has returned from
trip to New England and called at the
state department to-day to express per
sonany to Secretary Hay his gratitude for
the beautiful loving cup, which was pre-
sented to him Saturday, as the gift of
the nation. The letter. which accompa-
MED the cup, was as follows:
The Department of State. June %,
.-Excellency: The President directs
me to request your acceptance of this
cup, which he has caused to be made in
token of the services you so kindly rem
dered US in the negotiations of the prOto-
col of Aug. u, 1898, which led 10 the
treaty of peace between the United States
ana Spain.
Il am further requested by the Presi-
dent to convey to you, MIR. Ambassador,
the assurances of his sincere regard and
esteem.
Il remain, with sentiments Of highest
consideration, your excelency's most ODE
dent servant. John Hay"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
STILL M'KINLEY's FRIEND.

Gen. Lew Wallace Thinks Attorney
General Griggs Recreant.
Chicago, July "A special to the Record
from Crawfordsville. Ind. says Gen. Lew
Wallace maintains that he is the warm
personal and political friend of President
Mckinley in spite of his re-
cent criticism Of the admnistra-
ton relative 10 trusts. He believes that
Mr.. Mckinley, absorbed in other matters,
has trusted too implicitly in Attorney Cen
eral Griggs and that Mr.. Griggs has m,v-
ed recreant to the confidence.
Cen Wallace says that unless the Pres
ideut soon secures an Attorney General
Of capacity to investigate and act upon
the trust question the success of the Re
publican party at the next election will
be jeopardized.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
SANTIAGO DAY AT OMAHA.
Wheeler Enthusiastically
erected by the Westerners.

wheeler Enthusiastically
Greeted by the Westerners.
omaha, Neb., July S.-"santiago day.
was celebrated to-day at the Greater
-lilefica Exposition. The guests of honor
.'' me occasion were Postmaster Gen
rra' Emory Smith and Maj. Gen. joseph
" neeler They were both given a most
'"'"uslastic reception by the large crowd
G attendance, the former members of the
10io and Third Nebraska Regiments
eresttn. pelng particularly enthusiastic IN
sigeung Gen. Wheeler.
dIoa @S'ught Miller of the exposition intro
sroga Postmaster General smith, who
sirrr.,., VI 'ne war with Spain and the in
LAM non non IN the Philippines and the gal
l lfer Work Of the men who had been Sent
IgIe TO suppress it.
Or ,. Nanderson introduced Gen. Wheel
sart VINO spoke briefly of the events at
sr.'i'aso ard indorsed the attitude Of The
s'r7uon in the Philippines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
ASK FOR A RECEIVER.
kentucky National Bank Against the
L. n A. & G. ROad


Louisville, July S.-The kentucky Ma
tional Bank to-day filed in the United
States clerks office at indianapolis, a suit
against the Louisville, New Albany and
Chicago Railway Company and its success
scr, the Chicago, indianapolis and Louis
Vile Railway Company and others, asking
for a receiver.
Col st. John Boyle represented the bank
The complaint alleges that the recent re-
organization of the Monon Railway Com
pany was brought for the purpose Of pre-
venting the collection or enforcement Of
the guarantee of the 100000 of Beattyviile
bonds, and that the decree Of sale was OBJ
tanned by a fraudulent agreement for the
purpose of cutting ont the debts held by
these guaranteed bondhOIders, and that
the United States Circuit Court al Indian
apols was misled and deceived in grant
ing the decree.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
CAUSED A STIR IN CINCINNATI.
Chicago Dispatches Announced
Bryan and Thurman as the Ticket.

Bryan and Thurman as the Ticket.
Cincinnati July S.--Dispatches an
nouncing a conference in Chicago yester-
day of w. H. Hinreichsen and others win
Samuel B. Cook, of the ways and means
bureau of the Democratic ma tionaI commit
tee, at which it was thought the next tick
ct would be W. J. Bryan of Nebraska and
Allen w. Thurman of Ohio caused quite
a stir among the Democrats here.
Although Col James kifbourne of Col
umbus, and others are making active con-
vases for the Democratic nomination for
Governor, 1t is claimed by the Democratic
leaders here that John R. Mclean, pro-
prietOr of the Cincinnati Enquirer, will
be the nominee of the state convention at
GAINESVILLE next month, and, in any event,
that he will be the Ohio man presented 10
the next Democratic national convention.
1t is thought by the leaders here that the
conference at Chicago was in anticipation
of the Mclean movement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
FRANCO-AMERICAN TREATY.

Resumption of Negotiations on the
Return of Ambassador CambOn.
Washington, July 3.-With the return of
Ambassador Cambon of France negotia-
tons were resumed to-day on the Franco
American reciprocity treaty. This is prob
ably the most important or all the con-
ventions under consideration at the pres
ent time and its completion will be a
source of considerable satisfaction to the
officials on both sides.
Much progress has been made and but
little remains but the determination of
the articles on which this government will
grant concessions for the entire minimum
schedule which France mas conceded on
her side.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
JUDGE cox RESIGNS.
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia.

Washington, July 3.-Judge Walter S.
Cox. justice of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, to-day rendered his
resignation to the President. Justice Cox
has been on the bench for more than
twenty years, and his determination to
resign was prompted by his age, which
exceeds y years He presided al the trial
of Guiteau, the assassin of President Gar
field
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
United states Sounded.

London, July 3.-The Daily Mail pub
fishes the following dispatch from Copen-
hagen:
1.-The United states government has
been secretly sounded regarding it's dis
position to support Denmark's efforts to
secure a guarantee of her international
neutrality with special reference to any
naval war in the Baltic"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
DESTRUCTIVE BRUSH FIRES.
Secretary of War AIger Loses Some
Property in Canada.

Quebec, July S-Bush fires have been
very disastrous in the province during the
last two days. At Grand Mere, where
immense pulp works are owned principally
by Gen. Russell A. Alger, the chip convey
er was destroyed, as were also some ears
of coal belonging to the Lower Lauren
tian Railway, and some telegraph poles
The damage cannot at present be ascer-
tanned.
The town of earthly has been entirely
destroyed, and 400 people were rendered
homeless. The loss there is $4,000, with
but little insurance.
The village of Mitchell, on the Inter
Colonial Railway, is burning, but will
probably be partly saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
New Railroad Surveying

Springfield, H., July S-It is said
branch OF the Omaha. Kansas City and
Western Railroad is being surveyed from
Quincy to this city. Completed with It's
connections, this would make through
line from Norfolk, Va. 90 Omaha, by way
Of the Norfolk and Western
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
Cold Dust From Davaon.

Vancouver, B. c., July 3.-The steamer
Tees arrived last evening from the north
with large party of returning Dawson
miners. Wallace Haywood, a sergeant of
local police, brought out $4,000 in gold
dust Eight others had heavy boxes of
the precious meal Capt. Gosse reported
Il 600 O0p on board.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
PRESIDENT RoccAs PROPOSALS.
Wants Reduction of south Ameri-
can Armament.

London, July 4.-The correspondent Of
the Times at Buenos Ayres says:
president Rocca Of the Argentine Re-
public viii visit Uruguay and Brazil about
the middle Of he month 10 invite the pres
ideuts of those countries TO meet the presi-
dent of Chile here next autumn with a
view OF discussing The reduction of South
American ornaments. The Argentine gov
eminent viii also propose an alliance of
the four republics"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
AUGUST BECKER'S CASE.
Attorney Pearson Outlines the Cause
of the Prosecution.

Chicago, July S.-Atorney Pearson out
lined the cause of the prosecution against
August Becker to-day charging him with
numbering his wife and disposing of the
remains by boiling.
A long train of witnesses followed show
ing that Becker paid court to Ida Suffer-
lein, for whose sake, it is said, he muir
dered his wife and married her with a
ring which he had caused the initials of
his first wife to be erased and those of
Ida Sutterlein substituted. Police Cap
tain Lavine told of Beckers confession
that he had killed his wife and boiled her
body on the kitchen stove.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
Mnshington Lectures in London.

London, July S.-Booker T. Washington
the coiored founder and principal of The
Normal Industrial Institute at Tusbegee
Ala. lectured to-day in Essex Hotel
lea"
The chair was taken by joseph II.
Choate, the United States ambassador who
introduced the lecturer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
MeiISIejohn n Senatorial Candidate.

Chicago. July 3.-First Assistant Secre-
tary Of War George ID. Meik.ejohn, who IS
in this city, announces that he is can.
didate for United States senator from Ne
braska TO succeed John NJ. Thurston
whose term expires on March 4, 1901.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
sANTIAGO's YELLOW FEVER.
An Increase in Cases, But n Decrease
in the Death Rate.

Santiago de Cuba, July Am increase
in the number of cases of yellow fever
and a decrease in the death rate are the
striking features of the situation. There
have been 81 cases up to date, of which
seventeen have proved fatal. Eleven out
of the first fifteen attacked succumbed to
the disease. Nearly all We're camp follow
ers of the drinking sort. Eliminating these
the death rate has really been small.
The medical force was reinforced by sew
eral doctors from Havana. The fever hos
pita{ which is on an island across the
bay, is excellently equipped. and it is i'm
possible to Over-estimate the devotion and
heroism of the medical men.
There is no fever in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
TO REDUCE POSTAL EXPENSES.

No More Postal Appointments of
Americans on the Islands.
Washington, July S.-Acting Postmaster
General Heath stated to-day that no more
appointments would be made Of Americans
TO the postal service in the Philippines,
Porto Rico or Cuba.
I'VE are now making every effort to re-
duce the expenses of the mail service in
those countries said Mr. Heath. Now that
the postal service in each of these coun-
tries has been thoroughly reorganized we
feel chat We can safely withdraw most
OF the Americans and gradually transfer
the work to the natives"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
WILL PAY NO REWARD.
Father of the kidnapped Children
Refuses to Put Up.

Chicago, July 3.-Louis Lapiner, father
of Gerald Laplner the child that was
kidnapped, and for which crime John
Collins and Mrs. Ann Ingerson stand con-
victed, has positively refused to pay the
s., 500 claimed by Miss Olive Ferris and
Frank Ferris. of Painesville o., who re-
covered the boy.
AT meeting to-day Mr.. Laptner said:
81 never offered a reward, and l shall
never pay one. 1 will pay the expenses
you incurred in rescuing the boy"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
complimentary to Florida.

Kingston, Jamaica July Livingston
and Port Antonio are preparing for an
informal. but enthusiastic, observance of
the Fourth Of July, as a compliment TO
Florlda's generous exhibition Of Anglo
American sentiment on the Queens birth
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
Celebration at Nevnort

Of tba port R. l., July 3.-The anniversar,,
obser, y obstruction of Cervera's geet VS.
North mere mere to-day by the ships Of the
and nI,lantlc squadron II began eoyiv
The sy,'el,ued late Sport and race, nv
vile e,t RAJ crews, and minstrel and vande.
were fHlCSeArtainments on the several Sims
pal even. 'u res To the officers the princ;,
New yort was the banquet tonight on The
admiral Sampson presiding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
ORDERED TO LEAVE TOWN.
A Crowd Invites Some Negroes to
Get Out of Pana.

Pana, Ill, July ga company of negro
miners, who formerly worked in the Pana
mines, arrived on the Illinois Central to-
day. They were intercepted by a small
crowd who explained the situa alton in
Pana and the feeling against the negroes,
and they were ordered to leave town i'm
mediately. This, it is explained, Is the
trea tment which will be accorded to all
blacks who attempt to land in Pana in
the future.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
Enlisted Men In Naval service.

Washington, July "a statement has
been issued at the navy department show
ing that during the fiscal year just closed
1G, 1913 men enlisted in the naval service, D.
III of whom were enlisted for the war
only. There were 79S boys under instruc-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
MRS. RIcHs ExTRADITIoN CASE.
After the COmmissiOner's Decision,
1t Goes to the President.

IT WOes 10 TIC E7FeslHent.
Washington, July 9.-The Mexican con-
sui at Ell Paso, Tex, has informed the
embassy here that the hearing in the case
OF Mrs. Rich has been concluded, and that
the United States commissioner probably
will announce his decision on the question
of eXtradition some time this week.
The case will then come to the Presi-
dent for final review. 1t is attracting
more than passing attention, as it resem-
bles the Maybrick case, Mrs. Rich being
an American woman wanted for the al
legged murder of her husband in foreign
country, and, moreover, it is the first case
under the new extradition treaty with
Mexico.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
struck by Lightning and KILLED.

Ulysses, Neb., July S.-During an cleo
trio storm last night Victor and Ira Dob
son, John Amos, Jr., and two unknown
men, we're struck by lightning and killed.
The team they were driving was also kill
ed. The bodies were not found until to-
HaW-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
MUTINY STORY DENIED.
Lieut.. Ward Says None of His Crew
Were in Irons.

Were in Irons.
Philadelphia. July S.-Lieut. Command
err Ward, the commander or the United
States cruiser Panther, which arrived at
the League Island navy yard last week
from San Juan, Porto Rico, to-day posi-
lively denied the published report that
there was mutiny ON board ship and that
a number of the crew were put in irons
while on the voyage from san Juan The
records of the ship substantiates his de-
NAL.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
RECEPTION TO ADMIRAL scu,rv
''''"ined at WaIIingford bv Col
A. Is. Mcclure.

A. Is. Mcclure.
s-, l'"laaelphia, July 8.-Rear Admiral
syest VINO, with Mrs. schley, is the
t1a no., oI COL A. x. Mcclure, editor of
W. 5'n'ladelphia Times, at his home at
c',1 '''nsford' about twelve miles from this
tHc Vas, MAS given a reception tonight hv
persons e'@ ems OF that vicinity. Fully 1000
and nor. 5hSsem6ied on the spacious lawn
was briIiie s Inc suburb of Wallingford
tha first ''9 anr3 Illuminated in honor of
schley 'iso III honor Of Admiral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-04
INSTRUCTED FOR GOV. M'LAURrN.

One County Instructs for Him for
the Senatorial Long Term.
Jackson Miss. July 3.-The Quitman
county mass convention to-day instructed
for Gov. McLaurin for the senatorial long
term. Primaries and mass conventions are
20 be held throughout the state tomorrow.
Private John Allen IS being kept out
Of the canvass by the illness of his mother.
who. has been unconscious since Thursday
night. and is expected to die at any mo-
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