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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
CLEVELAND WAS
SPRUNG ON HOUSE
MOVEMENT TO INDoRsE HIM
WAS MADE BY SPEAKER MORRIS
AND OTHERS.

Cnnn of Chatham Introduced and
Had Passed IA Resolution for Adj
journment to Attend st. Louis
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Wanted In
dOrscmept for Cleveland-Resoiu-
tiOn Laid ON TabIc-Sennte Did
Not Concur In Adjournment Plan.
Atlanta, June 27.--A resolution, the
object of which was to indorse in un-
qualified terms Grover Cleveland for
the Democratic nomination for the
presidency, brought sudden termina-
tion to the session of the House of Rep
resentatives to-day some forty min
utes before the regular hour of ad-
iournment. and in more or less con-
fusion.
The House adjourned without acting
on the resolution, but after having re-
fused on viva voce vote TO lay 1t on the
table. The aClevelandtes view this
action in the nature of partial VIC
tory, the anti -Clevelandites assert that
the resolution would have been defeat
ed had it come to a vote. Therefore
whosoever will may take his choice.
The Cleveland resolution, which was
introduced by Speaker Morris of Cobb,
referred to him as Americas greatest
Statesman" An amendment was offer
ed by Mr. Boykin of Lincoln. propos-
ing to strike the name of Grover Cleve-
land and to substitute that of Judge
Alton b. Parker of New York, Amer
ica's greatest jurist." but the amend
nent never got to vote. nor did any
other motion in connection with the
resolution except the motion to table.
Cnnn's Resolution Passed.
Early in the session the House pass
ed a resolution by Mr.. Cam of Chat
ham. providing that the General As
sembly should adjourn from July to
July H. for the purpose of attending
the National Democratic Convention at
st. Louis, which was passed. Later in
the session, and following the line of
Mr.. Cann's resolution, Speaker Morris
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28

to the eastward to join Kuroki toward
the Chapan Pass, Kuroki at the same
time moving strong force by the
right flank towards Haicheng.
The main japanese advance con-
tinues along the main Feng Wang
Cheng-Liao Yang road. avoiding the
Mao Tien Pass by detour to the
northward The advance in all points
is being attended by constant skir-
mishing.
Nothing is known here of the exact
point at which Kuropatkin's main
force is concentrated. though it is be-
Iieved that a large part of the Lao
Yang force has been moved to a point
between Kin Chau and Ia Tche Kiao
According to the Associated. Press
dispatch from Ia Tehe Kiac to-day a
large force was pushed southwark from
Ia Che Kiao against Oku. While
Kuropatkin is thus extending himself
the Japanese with great mobility seem
to be trying to concentrate for the
purpose of striking the Russians in
flank and rear.
There Is "A belief that the vladivostok
squadron put to sea Saturday and is
likely 10 be next heard Of in the
Korean straits.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
THIRTY-THREE
LOST IN CONDUIT
WATER WAS TURNED ON
WHILE 100 WoRKMEN WE'RE IN
THE BIG PIPE.

Accident Occurred Near Kingston,
Jamnicn--It Was Intended to
Turn on the Water Partially, hut
the Entire Force Was ON and the
Conduit Was FlOOded-Rigid In
vcstigatiOn of the Accident Is to
De Made.
Kingston. Jamaica. June 27.-Thirty-
three persons were killed by an acci-
dent which occurred near Spanish
Town (ten miles west of Kingston) this
morning in the main conduit of the
West India Electric Company which
operates the street cars from Kingston.
Nearly 100 laborers had been detailed
to remove sand from the enormous
pipe, while is a mile long and which
conveys water from the intake on the
Rio Cobre to the turbines of the power
house. The work had been practical
ly completed when orders were given
to allow a small quantity of water to
enter the conduit
Through misapprehension. accident or
carelessness, the full force Of water
was turned on, and a mad struggle to
escape by means of the manholes en-
sued, with the result that thirty y-three
persons were killed.
The tragedy has cast gloom over
the colony and a rigid investigation
into the cause is now in progress.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
FLEET HAS NOT APPEARED
SINCE JAPANESE ATTACK.

Toxic, June 26, p. m.--(Delayed in
transmission )-Admiral Togo's detail
ed report of his effective attack on
Port Arthur last Thursday night
reached Toxic to-day. The report con-
firms the reported destruction of a Rus
sian battleship of the Peresviet type.
the disabling of a battleship of the Sc
vastopol class. and a protected cruiser
resembling the Diana, and the injur-
ing of torpedo destroyer, but throws
no light on the Russian plan.
The entire Russian fleet steamed out
TO sea in line OF battle. Suddenly,
when within $4,000 meters of the Japa-
nese fleet the Russian fleet refused bat
tie and steamed back to an anchorage
outside the harbor, where, during the
night. the Japanese destroyers and tor
pedo boats made eight desperate at
tacks upon it. The Russian vessels
re-entered the harbor on Friday, since
which time it has failed to reappear.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
VISITED THE SHIPYARDS.
The Day of the Emperor and the
King at Kiei.

Kiel. June 27.---lt is announced that
the elaborate naval review which II
was planned to hold here to-day and
tomorrow. has been abandoned at the
request of King Edward.
Emperor William and King Edward
spent the morning visiting the Ger
mania and the Imperial shipbuilding
yards, inspecting the battIeship
Braunschweig and the mems recreation
rooms Subsequently their majesties
were the guests of Admiral Won Koes-
ter at luncheon on board the battleship
Kaiser Wilhelm IT, whence they Wit
messed procession of boats.
King Edward conferred the grand
cross of the Victorian order on Foreign
Secretary Won Richthofen.
This evening King Edward. Emperor
William and the members of the royal
party attended banquet given by
the Royal Yacht Club. in honor OF
King Edward, who is an honorary
member of the club. Both monarchs
made brief addresses.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
REPORT OF SAKHAR0FF
UPON OPERATIONS.

ST. Petersburg, June 27-The general
staff has received the following dis
patch from Lieut.. Gen. Sakharoff,
dated June 26:
There is reason to suppose that a
considerable force of the enemy pro-
ceeded from, the Wangtsia station in
the direction of the mountains. march
ing northward toward = the Chapan
pass.
Our patrols on June 25 noticed that
the Japanese were beginning to move
along the northern Stu Yen-Kai Chau
road from Toutaukau and Pantsiapei,
in the direction of the Weita Pass.
tThe enemy on June 25 undertook to
advance from Seluchan toward the
Lao Yang main road, and also along
the road leading 10 the Mao Tien Pass,
through Tangputze and Tafangku,
eleven miles northwest Of Seluchan.
"A battalion advanced along the
Lao Yang main road and regiment
of infantry and two squadrons of cav
airy along the valley of the Tsao riv-
err
"A battalion and two squadrons
marched westward in the direction of
the mountains.
The enemy on the main road was
stopped first by two companies of
sharpshooters, constituting our van
posts, which slowly retired northward.
'.Reinforced BY two companies, the
enemy, at 2:30 o'clock In the after
noon, occupied Tuinpu The sharp
shooters retired north toward Phak-
hessan. twenty-five miles north OF se-
luchan. Our losses we're Lieut. ORlo-
beff and FIVE sharpshooters wounded.
ON June rs about a battalion OF
Japanese infantry, marching out from
Tungoputze. FIVE miles northwest OF
seluchan, along the road 10 the Mao
Tlen pass, was fepulsed by two com
panies of our sharpshoofer 0ufposts
near Tafsngkg. The sharpshOoters feli
back. first upon Urtungt and then
upon KentsiaDutze Capt Yanc.rlkov-
sky. in command ~ one company of
he NhafpFho1fers, was wounded Hls
NPanqv w~re dressed BY Dr. Ryasch t.
k0t ~ The fted Cross and Capt Yan-
Continued on fifth Phgs.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28

introduced the following resolution,
which Immediately aroused the storm
THE General Assembly having pass
ed joint resolution to adjourn from
July 2 to July IL for the purpose. of at
tending the Democratic National Con-
vention at st. Louis In a body there
fore, be it resolved by the House that
the special train carrying the General
Assembly of the state Of Georgia to
the national convention be decorated
in flags and colors In favor of the
United States greatest statesman
Grover Cleveland. for the next nomi-
nation of the Democratic party for
President of the United States"
As soon as the resolution had been
read. half a dozen members tried to
get the floor at the same moment Mr..
Flynt OF spalding was in the chair.
Mr.. George Of Morgan called for an
other reading of the resolution, and
Mr.. Wilson of Clay demanded the pre-
vious question. The resolution was
read again, and then Mr. Boykin Of
Lincoln sent forward his amendment.
proposing to substitute the name Of
Judge Parker for that of Mr.. Cleve-
land. Mr.. Wilson4again- called the pre-
vious question.
Then Came Motions.
II move that the resolution be re-
ferred 10 the iate Democratic = St2 te
Convention. said Mr.. Hall of Bibb.
II move that IL be referred to the
Committee on the State of the Repub-
lie" said Mr.. Evans of Washington
Il move that the resolution be ta-
bled," said Mr.. George of Morgan.
There We're various other motions,
and any number Of points Of order
coming thick and fast. but the Speaker
finally managed to put the motion TO
table. a
All the while Mr. Gaulden Of Brooks
was endeavoring 70 get IN motion 10
adjourn
The Speaker. on viva Voce vote, de-
clared that the motion to table had
been lost and Mr.. Ganlden was then
recognized. The vote on the motion 70
adjourn looked like a draw There
were apparently as many noes as ayes.
but Mr. Flynt declared the motion car
ried. and at 2:20 p. m. the House ad-
journed. forty minutes before the reg
ular adJournment hour.
The adjournment 0f The House with
the resolution pending leaves Il AZ the
unfinished business Df the session. and
Il may come up again Some think.
oa the other hand nat Il may BE- per-
miffed 10 die 4 natural death and fhat
i ~iil not Be heard from again io
zontinosd on Sixth page.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
JUDGE GRAY STANDS
FOR GROVER CLEVELAND.
After Cleveland, His Choice Is
Judge Parker.

Philadelphia, June PA special dis
patch to the Philadelphia Record from
Wilmington, Del, says:
Judge George Gray to-day express
ed his hope that former President
Grover Cleveland would be nominated
for the presidency by the ST. Louis
convention. Next to Cleveland, he fa
vors Judge Parker for the nomination.
When asked if his own resolution
not to be a candidate had been chang
ed by the instructions of the Delaware
delega tion in his favor and recent in
dorsement of his candidacy by Demo-
cratic leaders in various states. Judge
Gray said: I have repeatedly stated
that 1 am not, and viii not be, a can
didate for the presidential nomination.
"I have also repeatedly said that 1
am in favor of Judge Parker if Mr..
Cleveland is out Of the question. Mr..
Cleveland has been my first choice. If
he does not receive the nominatio
hope it will go to Judge Parker. >"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
DR.. BROUGHTON
WAS COWHIDED
BY ALBANY CHIEF OF POLICE.
PREACHER HAD MADE CHARGES
AGAINST THE CHIEF.

state Standardized WcstbroOk. "a
Son of the Chief, Attacked the
Man who Was said to Have Given
the PE Esacher His Information.
Chief Encountered DIR. DrouEhton
I'm BARRIER ShOp--There Were
Then Warm Scenes.
Albany. Ca, June 27.--Chief OF Po-
lice r. n. Westbrook this afternoon
assaulted DIR. Len G. Broughton with
raw-hide whip
The attack was made in Broad
street barber shop. The encounter
caused wild excitement.
The trouble started yesterday after
noon when DR.. Broughton, who is
leading series of meetings at the
Auditorium. stated in the presence of
a large congregation that rottenness
pervaded the city government of AL
bany. He specifically charged that
Chief of Police r. N. Westbrook had
been taken from house of question
able repute in a state of intoxication.
He promised to produce affidavits to
sustain his charges If they were desir-
ed.
Chief westbrook denied the charges.
His friends confidently stated that he
would personally resent what they
deemed an objectionable insult, and
their confidence proved to be well
founded.
SON Made First Attack.
The ball opened this afternoon when
State Senator-elect Cruger Westbrook,
a son of the chief, made a personal at
tack on r. w. Jordan, who has been
taking prominent part in the revival
meeting. and who, II was alleged, had
furnished DR.. Broughton with the in
formation which had been used in the
sensational charges made.
This afternoon just before 6 o'clock.
DR.. Broughtor went into a Broad
street barber shop. accompanied by
several of his friends. In a few min
utes he was followed by Chief West
brook. DR.. Broughton was in bar
ber's chair. Chief Westbrook made
several inquiries as to which of the
several gentlemen who were being
shaved, was the Atlanta divine. AS
soon aP he Identified DR.. BrouEhton.
the chief produced heavy raw hide
whip and struck three or four times.
but owing to the interference OF a doz-
en- persons, the blows did not take full
effect.
DrouRhton Ready for Him.
There were several side fights pre-
cipitated in the excitement. DIR.
Broughton assumed the defen-
sive with a heavy iron cuspi-
dore. held tightly in one hand.
the other hand being thrust deep
into one of his coat pockets. Chief
Westbrook said some unprintable
things in denouncing DR.. Broughton.
who did not reply. The chief said. II
will beat you to frazzie If l have to
follow you to Atlanta"
The affair has created intense ex-
citement and further sensational de-
velopments are predicted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
CHARGED TO A NEGRO
WINS an Alleged Assault Upon a
Young White woman.

YounR White woman.
Evansville. Ind. June 27.-rHarry
Smythe, messenger, ran into the police
station early to-day and announced
that a negro had criminally assaulted
Clara Wembach. aged 20, with whom
he was walking a few minutes before,
and that he had been driven away at
the point Of a revolver and with
threats of death
He said the assault had occurred in
the yard of the Chandler avenue
school house. Of1cers were hastily
detailed and on reaching the school
house, found Miss Weinbach coming
out. She repeated the story of the
attack on Smythe by the negro. of her
efforts to assist Smythe Smythe's
fight for aid. and of her being dragged
into the school yard and assaulted.
She gave description of the negro.
There was intense excitement.
sheriff's posse was organized ex-
ira police were sworn in, officers of
the National Guard were notified to
be ready to protect the prisoner and
Baptisttown. the scene of the riot of
July last, was scare ched. Several sus-
pected negroes were held for exami-
nation.
Capt. Brennecke of the police depart
ment. while the search was being con-
tinued after daylight, called at the
home of Miss Weinbach and found her
apparently in no serious condition.
She talked calmly of the experience
Of the night and on leaving her Capt
Brennecke announced that he doubt
ed the story that negro was the
guilty man. He intimated that under
close questioning Miss Weinbach had
implicated a white man who was a
rival OF Smythe for her affections.
This announced belief by the police
authorities quieted the excitement.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
RUSSIAN POSITION
THOUGHT UNTENABLE.

Chicago. June 27.--A special to the
Daily News from Toxic. says.
.1s v1stated by the war Office that
Gen. Oku's army has passed the noun.
tain barrier. protecting the right flank
and rear'of Kuropatkins forces. IN the
passes between Kai Chou and Molten
pass. The Russian position has thus
been rendered strategjcally untenable.
and tits expected Il WI be made ac-
tuoily uutcnable 81 the course OF the
operations ~ the coming week. unless
the Russians refist the advance of The
r.,anese more successfully rhnB hifh-
erte IN fhat aveUt 6esi. sruroki VII
~ relieved of ne neceeally pf affafk.
tra ffonfally tie main sifonEhoids of
80 Muec0giifa between Fepg wang
chsna ana the railway,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
SARATOGA BANK HAS
SUSPENDED PAYMENTS.
Anxiety is Felt About Former Cash
Ter Hockes.

Ter Bockes.
Saratoga. N. Y. Tune 27.--The First
National Bank of Saratoga was not
opened for business to-day. notice,
signed by National Bank Examiner
VanVranken and posted on the door.
stated that at the request of the di-
rectors and by order of the controller
of the currency the bank was clos
ed
A run on the Citizens National Bank,
which was begun Saturday, was con-
tinued to-day by the smaller deposit
tors. II came to an end at II o'cloek.
The run led many to be apprehep-
sive of a financial raid by small de-
positors on the First National Bank.
The announcement last Saturday in
the local newspapers that William n
Bockes, for many years cashier of the
First National Bank had been SUI
perseded as cashier by Robert r. Mil
ligan led to many conjectures that add
ed to the local excitement. One Of the
First National Bank directors said the
bank was closed to avoid run and
was expected to be temporary.
Friends of former Cashier Bockes are
much concerned as it is said they have
not seen anything of him since last
Saturday night
The First National Bank, according
to a recent statement, had deposits of
$500, 900. It's paid up capital was $685.
900 and IL had among it's assets ST.
01S, 900 IN loans; discounts, stocks and
securities and 100000 in cash and ex-
changes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
WALKED TO DEATH WITH
SMILE ON HIS FACE.
Burncss Confessed to the Murder OF
Four Persons.

Burncss Confessed to the Murder OF
Four Persons.
New York, June 27.-F'rank Henry
Burness, one of the most remarkable
prisoners that ever occupied the death
house at Sing Sing prison, went to
his death in the electric chair to-day.
With a smile on his face he walked
from his cell, and seating himself in
the chair, assiste the men in adjust
ing the straps which were to bind
him. Four electric shocks were given
before he was pronounced dead.
The crime for which Burmese was
executed was the killing of Capt.
George B. Townsend of the schooner
Charles Buckley last November. but
he also had confessed to having mur-
dered no less than four persons.
II deserve to die Burness told the
prison officials, land the sooner they
put an end TO my troubles the better.
I've got an uncomfortable temper and
If released. would only commit more
violent crimes. I'd kill man for
cents as quick as for anything else"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
WAR IN THE EAST.

Gen. Sakharoff makes his report
of the movement of the Russian
and Japanese forces. Sharp skir-
mishes have occurred. both sides.
fighting gallantly
Attaches and correspondents with
the Japanese forces. Under Gen.
Kuroki have been conducted along
the lines to view the entertainments
and fortitications that have been,
thrown up. They found the work
very creditable.
Chinese who have arrived at Che
Foo say that the Japanese admit
that three of their torpedo boats
We're severely damaged in the en-
gagement of last Thursday.
Not yet have the Russians is
sued a dispatch relating the dam
age done to their Port Arthur fleet
in the last engagement.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
JURY INVESTIGATING
THE SL0CUM DISASTER.
Went Over the Route of the uI-Fat.
ed steamer.

Went Over the Route of the LII-Fat-
ed Steamer.
New York June 27.-The coroner's
jury, investigating the General Slocum
disaster, was taken to the hulk Of
the burned steamer at Erie Basin to-
day and after an inspection of the
wreck and the examination of several
witnesses, proceeded in a police pa
troll boat over the route followed by
the steamer on the day of the i'll fat
ed excursion.
Commander Winslow of the navy,
who with Cen Wilson, of the army,
was appointed to make federal in
quirY into the disaster, was on board
the Slocum when the coroner. and his
party arrived.
Coroner Berry led the way to the
forward hatchway, a blackened open
ing in the midst of a pit of rotting
life preservers, tangled iron and half
burned barrels.
Terrence McManus. counsel for the
Knickerbocker Steamboat Company,
was asked by the coroner if he would
concede that that was the spot where
the fire was first discovered. Mr..
McManus declined to concede any
thing, and Edwin Brandow, the assist
tant engineer, was called as a witness
and answered the question affirmative
ly.
Former Fire Marshal Thomas F.
Freel said that he had examined the
hold of the vessel on the day it was
raised. He found that the fire start
ed in one of the barrels.
How can you tell?'
"The barrel tells" Mr.. Freel replied,
holding up one of the loosened slaves.
"The blackened edges show that it was
burned from the bottom and from in
side out. There are no marks of burn
ing on the outside. except in small
place. where it burned through
The inquest will probably be COM
pIeted tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
THEY TOUCHED THE BANK
FOR ITS S1,500 ROLL
How a Gambling House Was Work
ed in Texas.

How n Gambling House Was Work
ed in Texas.
Houston. Tex. June 27.-Thieves to-
night worked successful scheme for
the robbery of gambling house.
About o'clock a piece of dynamite
was exploded under a poker table, and
the crowd Of 100 Immediately made a
rush for the exit. A second explo-
sion followed. and the crowd was
frantic.
During the excitement some one
grabbed the bank roll at the faro ta-
BILE, getting between $1,000 and $1,5OO
out of the drawer. Men had been sta
toned at each of the crap tables and
at the roulette wheel. but the rolls
we're not touched. 50 it is presumed the
robbers weakened.
No one was hurt. though the poker
table was wrecked and the rim Of the
dealers hat was blown away.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-28
MILES WANTED IT PUT OFF
TILL DEMOCRATS ACTED.
PrOhibitionists Say They Don't Like
Such Talk as That.

Such Talk as That.
indianapolis, Ind, June 27.-Indiana
Prohibitionists tonight held meet
ing which served as an introduction
to the national convention. 1t was at
tended by upwards of one hundred Wis
itors, who have arrived for the con-
vention, besides a large crowd of In
dianapolis citizens.
National Chairman Stewart II. b.
Metcalf of Rhode Island, Prohibition
ist vice presidential candidate four
years ago, and other leaders of the
afternoon
Mr. Metcalf said that when a party
of ten Prohibitionists, of which he was
one, called on Gen. Nelson A. Miles
in April, the General evaded questions.
and wished the convention postponed
until after the Democratic National
Convention. This. 1t is said, has been
his policy since that time.
Mr.. Metcalf said that in his opinion
the New England states would de-
mand a man who would make posi-
tive statement of his position, and un-
less Gen. Miles should make one they
would vote against him.
National Chairman Stewart to-day
said that while Gen. Miles was a
friend of the anti-liquor movement.
there are many Prohibitionists who
believe it wise to nominate man who
has been "a Prohibitionist in the party
sense of the word in the past. "
Rev. Sam p. Jones of Georgia, gem
orally known as "Sam" Jones. the
evangelist; James A. Tate of Tennes-
see; George w. Carroll of Texas, and
Felix L. McWhirter of indianapolis,
are prominently mentioned for the Sec
ond place on the ticket