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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-01
STARTED AFTER SEALS.
Large Number Of Canadian Vessels on
for Behring Sea.

80 S<>.<s4as6 S$os
OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 29.-The govern
ment will almost immediately intro
duce bill extending the operation of
the modus vivendi for another year by
which, under certain conditions. Amer
ican fishing vessels may take out . H.
cense to enable them to enter Cana
dian ports for the transshipment of
cargo and the purchase of bait and
supplies.
This applies to the Atlantic fisheries.
A member OF the cabinet said that as
regards the renewal Of the modus vi.
vendi in Behring sea it was q matter
wholly in the hands Of the British gov
ernmeLt.
A large number of Canadian sealing
vessels have already started from Brit
ish Columbia for the sealing grounds in
Behring sea. and if they have any luck
will have secured load of skins before
they can be served with the usual no.
tice ordering them out of those waters.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-01

Ssw YoRK, Feb. 2e.--Mrs. Sevins.
mother OF Mare yevins Blame. was
seea today and she said: ~secvesary
Rfsinc's statement - tissue Of hes
from end 10 ene. and my daughter
will prove that TO the world before ws
are through With Il.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-01

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nsafhsae Destroyed . small frame
d~s}ilnF oasapsea " fsmiiy nsasssi
ksmpssss. 1hfss shlldrea sefe burned
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-01

n. q. wsns. A. W. Iawne, A. T.
rs&ks. r A, Haushalsan. and r. Ne
Karen Hah eenapfsses 5sckson del
ezxsson tass ss.nea Al tsse <sw iaTings-
soa Yesterday
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-01

wssssssfex. February "a Secretary
Fssasae saa Ainsskxf fsaHfefsts to<iss
sisasd tfse agreement whieh has hpea
fssehed baiweea the | astea States assd
ssse2s nsst~sa en me Rearing sea aaess
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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-01
As....xseA uns.l Thafs.i.x.

wsassasas FEB. - fhe ksass is-
vsstssstsnz esnasitss~ salssfasa after
hearing fiss ssidssee tsss 4ltsfassss
anti Ihus<iks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
Quid Nunc.

Never has the adage that truth is
stranger than fiction been more fully ex-
emplihed than when IL was announced
that the Richmond and Danville railroad
would reduce the time between the Con-
federate capital and the Crescent City to
thirty hours.
To leave Richmond at 1850 A. NJ, con-
meet at Danville with the Washington
Southwestern vestibule limited and reach
New Orleans the following morning,
makes this schedule a fait accompl
The vestibule limited is a magnificent
train OF Pullman cars, equipped in toto
with all the improvements and devices
known In modern car construction: a
dlning-car. where meals are served table
dhote. the cuisine and service equalling
that or the best-regulated hotels; sleep
ins-cars and library and observation
car the latter containing the works OF
standard authors. This train arrives at
Atlanta al 4:O0 i. M. same day, making
IL possible TO read Richmond papers i'm
Atldnta' Ga. the same day they appear
mere distance Of $50 miles. The follow
ing morning, at 1885 A. NJ, New Orleans
Is reached
ms enterprise on the part OF the Rich
mona and Danville people to improve the
service between the James and tho Mis-
slsslppl VIII be appreciated by Its many
patrons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
STfUNTON DEMOCRATS.
They are Very Jubilant and VIII Hold a
Grand Celebration on Tuesday.

STANTON, VA. Nov. 19-Spccial -
The Democrats Of Stanton are perfectly
Jubilant over the grand Democratic
victory, and are preparing for magni-
ficent celebration Tuesday night. the
I'D Thousands will be in line. and the
celebration and procession will in every
way be worthy Of the great victory. 1t
Will surpass anything of the kind ever
attempted in StauntOn.
There are numerous candidates for the
office of postmaster of Staunton, and q
good deal Of activity among the candl-
dates and their friends.
The city council at its last meeting let
out TO contract the new market house
hastings aud police court rooms and large
Assembly Hall. This is a building that
this town has long needed.
The Augusta county Jail is about com
pleted, and is one Of the best and most
substantial to be found in the State. 1t
is heated by steam. perfectly ventilated.
and the part for criminals fitted up with
steel cages, so there will be no fear OF
prisoners ever making their escape from
Its massive walls.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
SCARCITY or APPLES.
Circuit Court Business-Unsuccessful
Sportsmen in the Field.

PULASKI. VA, Nov. 19.-Special.-The
scarcity Of apples in this section is with
out a precedent.
Our county and circuit courts will con-
sumo all Of December. Spiller Foster,
charged with the murder OF w. l.. Brown,
last spring. will be tried in the circuit
court. This will doubtless occupy at
least three days Of the term.
Bird hunting is at high-water mark,
but our hunters are not baGging any
large numbers Of them. Visiting hunts
men wear good clothes run blo0ded dogs
and handle costly guns, but are not for
midable in the field. They enjoy the
sport, however, and we are glad to have
them with us.
The ladies of the Methodist church are
preparing a musical entertainment for
the benefit Of the parsonage. Mrs. Frank
Harrison is in charge, and is being as
sisted by the singers of our town, ire
spective of denominations.
The ladies Of the Auxiliary Of the Young
Mems Christian Association expect TO
nave Judge Farrar-"Johnny Reb"-to
lecture for them soon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20

The "mercury took tumble y
yesterday-and the OVERCOAT
buyers fairly swarmed in on us
ON US-because they knew
which way to turn for the greatest
satisfaction-It is next to i'm
possible to miss being suited from
OUR variety-Men who were
willing to pay much-and those
who were compelled to pay lit
tle-found more than they bar
gained for.
The errand was straight to the
second foor-where all the
OVERCOATS Area look-a
try on or two--a selection-and
then down through the store the
crowds fltered-Some stopped
on the First floor for SUITS
0 h ers for S II 0 4 Sand
CLOTHES for the BOYS-others,
went straight for the HATS and
FURNISHINGS-Some had
call to make at every department
Altogether it rolled up the
biggest days business since the
name Of SAKS has hung over a
store-door.
The $3.50 grade of OVER
COATS and SUITS got the lions
share of attentiOn-Some came
confdent-Some came wonder
ing-but all went away fixed.
If our $3.50 line is so excep-
tional-what must the costlier
ones be?-At S45-where we
wind up--expertness has done its
best-But it makes q strong
beginning at $1O-with every
style.
Our stock is entirely fresh--NO |
ACCUMULATION OF DUST |
AND MOTH-EATEN GAR
MENTS-Every one we offer
you is perfect in every detail
cut, make and fnish-and our
prices where they ALWAYS
ARE-at rock bottom.
We are ready to get at it again
tomorrow morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
Albcmarlc County.

GLENDOWER, Nov. 19.-Mr. John
Coles and family. of 81. Louis brother
Of the Misses Coles, are visiting his sister
at WOOdville.
Mr.. Charles Shaw, wife and daughter
left last Thursday for Washington, where
they will spend the winter.
Mrs. Peyton S. Coles, Of Estoutevlle.
has gone to JenkintoUn, Pa, to spend
the winter with her son, Rev. Robert
Coles
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
OFFICE SCHOOL BOARD OF CITY OF
" RIENAIONn- VA Al1 nast Mars huII

OFFICE SCHOOL BOARD OF CITY OF
~ RICHMOND, VA. 500 east Marshall
street
PROPOSALS FOR SCHOOL DESKS.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be receixed nv
The CITY SchCcl Board of the cry Of
Richmond. Va" at the Office No SOj east
Marshall street until II O'Clock on
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2s. 1892.
TO furnish the said City School Board with
SIN HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOTRI II
SCHOOL desks and ONE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY REARS. said desks and
rears 10 be delivered in packages. Knocked
down. AT such school houses in the city
OF Richmon1 as may be designated nv the
supervisor, free OF freight and drayage
sample desks must be submitted for ex-
animation. nc the same place. on or before
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER "a, lSJo
The Boald reserves the right TO reject
any and all bids offered
by order Of the Committee on Buildings
and Furniture. CHARLES l.. RADY.
nol9.22.2425 Clerk and Supervisor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
NiIILINGTON.

Mrs NJ. /. Harris has been visiting her
friends mere during the last week.
Miss Fannie Rodes. who has been visit
ing Mrs Warner Lewis. Of Wilmington
~ c.. will return home in a few days
Mrs. Lewis will accompany her.
Mr.. j. w. Thruston and family con-
template moving to Charlottesville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20

should you want TO know where your
commercial traveller is on Sundays Won
VIII ind him NJ Winston sslern'e mag.
nlnesnt new hotel THE Zinssndorf.1
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20

Mr.. Rush Lipscomb has gone on a

Mr.. Rush Lipscomb has gone on an
extended zip TO New York.
Rev. Hartwell Hawthorne will be or
dained at Hebron the fourth Sabbath in
this month.
Mr.. Fulton Williams has gone to Char
lottesville to fill a business appointment.
Miss Mary Moon and Miss Mamie
Tounley have gone to Austin, Tex, where
they will spend the winter.
Miss WOmble, of Richmond is visiting
at Mr.. W. j. Barksdale's.
Mrs Antrim and Miss Mamie Smith.
Of Lynchburg. are visiting their sister,
Mrs. Will Turner.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20

No Safer Remedy can be had for Coughs
and Colds. or any trouble Of the Throat. than
boros.-ady
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
ETSMICK.

Mr.. David Hancock, Of the University,
paid rs a flying visit last week
Mr. DimOck, Of Boston, is at his summer
home, "Ingleside," near this place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20
COLD WAVE COMING!
4 FULL LINE OF WEATHER STRIPS

can be found at WALTER s. sUBLETTs,
400 EAST BROAD STREET, The Old Reliable
Hardware House. established lS44-s9 years
Ggo. nO~J-U
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-20

Our stock IN this line is also very large
and consists Of all the newest novelties
in exclusive patterns. Also fine Serges.
Henriettas. Cashmeres. Whipcords. fine
Atwood Cheviots. fine Wool Bengalines.
Poplins. Storm Serges, Illuminated Serges,
Illuminated Whipcords, Ladies Dress
Flanncls IN all colors, 8roadclOths and
SIX Wraps. Henriettas. Special prices
win prevail all through this week.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
TRAFFIC MANAGER HAAS DENIAL

That thu Richmond and Danville Is
Divertin9 Cotton From Savannah.
The article in Thursdays MORNING NEWS
calling for an authoritative statement as to
whether the Richmond and Danville was
divertinR business from Savannah, as
alleged in published communications, and
as stated by some Of the state papers, at
tracted great deal OF attention and ex-
cited much comment. What the people of
this city wanted to know was whether the
Richmond and Danville was acting fairly
by Savannah. The following was received
by telegraph from Traffic Manager Haas
last night:
ATLANTA, Ca, Jan. 22-Editor of the
Morning Netcs; Referring to your article
in yesterdays MORNING NEWS you are
authorized to state as emphatically as you
know how to put it in words that any state
rnent, wherever or by whoever made, that
the Richmond and Danville road has by
any means diverted cotton from Central
railroad territory to West Point, Va, or
anywhere else, is absolutely untrue.
Sol HAAS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23

teer Guards. and spoke Of the honorable
record and long association Of the Guards
and the Chatham Artillery.
Hon W. G. Charlton called for Judge
Falligant and proposed the judges health.
Judge Falligant's speech was filed with
many witty illusions, in which he did not
spare the honored guest, aud was heartily
enjoyed by all There was a seasoning Of
pathos in what he said.
Capt Brooks Of the Cadets and Capt.
Rockwell Of the Oglethorpes, who had been
detained by other duties, entered the hall at
this time and were escorted 20 seats at the
head Of the table, facing Capt. Wheaton.
Lieut.. Saussy called upon Maj. Peter
Meldrim for a speech. What Maj. Mel
drtm said is described in the one word-elo-
Quent.
Lieut.. Saussy then called upon Editor
Stovan OF the Press, to represent the press.
describing him as q man who yields a
trenchant pen and wags an eloquent tongue.
The latter part Of the description was GER
tatnly justified by Mr.. Stovalps response
which was beautifully chaste and eloquent.
OTHER SPEECHES.
Mr.. Charlton called upon Judge William
ID. Harden, who In responding compli-
mented the Judgment Of Capt. Wheaton.
The health OF Corpl. r. d. Walker, Jr. =,
was drunk by the company by request Of
Corpl. Walker responded with a toast to
the Washington guns.
Maj Ryals was toasted and responded
With a speech that was good throughout,
and both sensible and spicy. He referred
to the etterts which bad been necessary to
secure proper recognition Of the military
OF the state by the legislature. Honorary
Member J. s. Silva sung by request, "Col.
Jones'" Lieut. Harmon responded to a toast
to the volunteer soldiery Of Georgia,
and "Vive la Compagin" was sung by the
corps.
Toasts were responded TO by Capt.
Brooks, Capt.. Rockwell, War Lieut. T. A.
Askew, Sergt. Thomas Theus and others. 1t
was memorable event and will be long re-
membered by the Chathams and their
friends. Tie hope was expressed that the
company might be able to celebrate Capt.
Wheaton's Centennial
The committee that did so much toward
making the occason a success was composed
OF Corpl. A. B. Palmer, chairman; Sergt.
1. n. Theus. Sergt w. @. Cam and Pri-
Yates j. Willis Moore and George +. ARM
strong
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
LETTERS THAT DO GOOD.
Personal Appeals TO Congressman
Behalf of Deep Water.

Personal Appeals TO Congressman in
Behalf of Deep Water.
The Savannah Grocery Company received
two letters yesterday from Philadelphia an d
Cincinnati firms in answer to the deep water
circulars sent out by the business houses of
Savannah. They show the interest that is
being taken in the movement aud the in
fluence that is being brought to bear to So
cure the proper recognition OF It by congress.
Charles Block g. Sons of Cincinnati write (:
We are in receipt of q circular bearing your
signature entitled "Au appeal to congress
for an adequate appropriation to complete
the improvement Of the Savannah river"
etc, and in compliance with your request we
have forwarded the document to Hon. Bellamy
Storer, congressman of our district at Wash
ington Accompanying the circular Is our let
ter containing our request that he may give the
matter bis personal attention. Hoping that
congress will take such steps as may be required
in the premises, we are, etc.
The Franklin Sugar Refining Compan ?
of Philadelphia says:
We acknowledge receipt of the appeal for our
influence with our representative in congress to
secure an Adequate Appropriation to complete
the improvement of tho Savannah river. -
We have called our representatives attention
TO this and asked him to give 1t favo rable CON
sideration and to use every influence to secure
the appropriation.
These are sample of the letters that are
being received by other firms. The in
fluenoe of such letters cannot fail to accom-
plish their purpose or bringing to the atten-
ton OF congress through the representatives
Of various sections Of the country-east,
north and west, as well as the south, Sa-
vannsh'S claims for harbor improvement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
LOCAL PERSONAL.

II. c. Drew of Warn is at the Screven.
T. D. Harnett of Memphis is at the Har-
nett.
R, A. Courtney is stopping at the Pu-
laski.
A. M. Quad of Pueblo, Col. is az the Pu-
leski.
J. j. Townshend of New Jersey is at the
Pulaski
j. T. Berry Of New York is guest of the
c. L. Parker of ST. Augustine is at the
E. J. Pigford OF Rhine is stopping at the
Harnett.
P. L. Bailey of Brunswick is at the Har.
nett house.
Charles r. Gardner Of San Francisco is at
the De Soto.
Il D. Elliott Of Beaufort is registered at
the De Soto.
Homer Reed Of the Atlanta Journal IL at
the De Soto.
Thomas c. Crenshaw. Jr., of Atlanta is at
the Pulaski.
l.. H, Harris Of ATLANTA is registered at
the PuiaskfLt AplOP p's
H. J. Toseby Of Ts!dasta is stopping at
the Screven. rs ras-
F. II. Bailey of Chattanooga is stopping
at the De Soto.
H. NJ Hammond of Townsville is stop
ping at the Pulaski.
r. W. Lilliott of English Eddy, Ga, is a
guest Of the Screven.
w. G. Smith and wife, OF Charlotte, N.
C., are at the De Soto.
Miss Annie VIM IL visiting friends in
Mllledgeville and Meriwether.
Miss Anne Middleton Speer Is at the De
Soto with her father, Judge Speer.
G, II. Cremer of Bremen was a visitor on
the floor OF the cotton exchange yesterday.
DR.. ]. P. S. Houstoun, who has been
critically i'll for some days. was considerably
improved yesterday.
William G. Morel, who has been suffering
FOR some time with a severe attack of the
grip, was out yesterday.
Jacob Shaffer and sister, Mrs. Kitchen,
OF Pennsylvania, are on q short visit to the
city, stopping at the Harnett house.
The engagement of Mr.. Gus Appel Of
Philadelphia and Miss Mamie Platsbek Of
this city has been publicly announced.
Rev. George B. Eager, D. D., of Annis-
ton, Ala, viii preach at the First Baptist
church tomorrow morning and evening.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
RAIN PREDICTED FOR TO-DAY.
Warmer Weather to Follow the Gold
Snap.

Warmer Weather to Follow the Gold
Snap.
Yesterday was about an average January
winter day for Savannah. Tho maximum
temperature was $50 and the minimum 80,
the mean temperature being 50 below the
normal. Cloudiness prevails along the i'm
mediate Atlantic coast, in the Central and
Western Gulf states and in the Ohio valley
and Tennessee, with light rain at Nashville
and Galveston. Fair weather prevails over
Northern Georgia, Southern North Caro-
lima, Eastern Alabama and west of the
Mississippi north Of Texas.
1t is warmer alopg the immediate Allan
tic and Gulf coasts, Eastern Tennessee,
lower lake region, Indiana, Illinois and
Missouri, while the temperature has re-
manned nearly stationary IN Northern
Georgia, Alabama, Western Tennessee and
west of the Mississippi.
The storm central Thursday right in the
upper lake region, has moved eastward tc
the ST. Lawrence valley.
Tho forecast for Savannah and vicinity
is: Rain and warmer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
TO MEET IN LOUISVILLE.

The National Association of Fire En-
gineers.
Chief Fireman Puder returned yesterday
from Cleveland. where he went as one of
the executive committee of the National
Association Of Fire Engineers, which met at
Cleveland for the purpose Of transaoting
routine business and to select place for the
annual meeting of the association in Octo-
Der. Louisville, KY, was agreed upon as
the place in which to hold the meeting.
While in Cleveland the National Association
Of Fire Engineers met delegates from the
National Association Of Builders, the Amer
lean Institute OF Architects. the National
Association Of Building Inspectors and the
National Board of Underwriters.
The matter OF uniform building laws
was discussed at considerable length.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
Couriers of the Carnival.

John Mulherin and W. ]. Shannahan.
couriers of King Cotton of the Augusta
Carnival. invaded the city yesterday
masked and disguised, and in a gaily ca
parisoned chariot drove over the town dis
tributing circulars, ordering all subjects of
King Cotton to be and appear in Augusta
on Jan. &c, q and %, to attend the annual
carnival to be held in Augusta on those
dates. Cheap railroad rates have been
given, and many of King Cotton's subjects
in Savannah will hasten to obey the royal
edict.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23

but the body hung perfectly still. without a
movement, not even swaying.
This bottom Of the cell had been lowered
and the body had about 5-foot drop. The
position Of the head showed that Dotsons
neck had been broken by the fall, ard, in
the opinion Of the physicians, death was IN
Simultaneous. His pulse continued to beat
for fourteen minutes and the heart for a
minute longer. The body was cut down a
few minutes after.
When the black cap was withdrawn the
appearance Of the face was but little
changed. A black clot of blood hung from
his mustachs at the corner CT the mouth.
The cap was afterward found to contain
considerable blood
THE HURDERER's BODY.
The body was taken in charge by Under
taker Dixon and was shipped last night TO
Augusta by Henry Broadnax Ccolored), on
a telegram from Rev. Austin Hill. who will
take charge Of the body for Dotson's people
there's
Cummings, the condemned muir 1erer, who
has been sentenced to die on Feb. 10, occu~
pied cell adjoining the one where the ex-
ecution took place. he is big brutal
looking fellow and walked the floor of his
cell like some Gagged beast, wringinR his
hands and mutterIng to himself during the
execution.
Dotson killed JEFF Coates Sept. Is, 1890,
in barroom on River street. He was tried
at the December term Of the court follow
ing, and convicted and sentenced to be
hanged Jan. %, 1891, just year ago. His
case was appealed to the supreme court by
his attorney, w. E. Morrison, Esq. which
prevented his earlier execution. The su-
preme court dismissed the case and Dotson
was left 20 suffer the sentence Of the court
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-23
Tho Order of Inspection.

The First regiments TO be inspected mex
week..
1t Satterlee inspected the Savannah
Hussars (col.) last night.
He will inspect the First Georgia regi-
ment next week, as follows:
Monday night the Republican Blues.
Tuesday night the Irish Jasper Green's
Wednesday night the German Volunteers.
Thursday night the Oglethorpe Light In
fantry.
Friday night the Savannah Cadets.
The following week the Savannah Volun.
teer Guards and the Georgia Hussars will
be inspected.
The Guards will be inspected as follows
Monday night, Feb l. Company C; Tues.
night, Company B; Wednesday night, Com.
pany A. Thursday night, Feb. 4, the Hus-
sars will be inspected.