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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
CLEVELAND RETURNS.

He Brought Back No Ducks, But Had
Good Time.
Washington, Dec. 29.-President Cleve-
land, Secretary Gresham, Secretary Car
Isle and Capt. Robley d. Evans, Of the
navy, returned to Washington from their
ducking trip down the Potomac this af-
ternoon. The brought back no ducks,
but it is said they had good time gener-
ally. The return was accompanied by as
much secrecy as the departure on Tues
day morning. The little steamer put into
some landing place each night and left
early in the morning. The trip extended
to Chesapeake bay, more than a hundred
miles below WASHINGTON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
N1cTHERoY's DYNAMITE GUN.
The Weapon Fails to Work satisfae-
torily as Yet.

Pernambuco, Dec. 29.-It has transpired
that the dynamite gun of the government
cruiser Nictheroy did not work salts
factorily during the tests made on the
voyage from New York to this port.
Both the officers and crew have mani
tested great disappointment on account of
the failure IL is said that the air pipes
Of the gun are leaky and that the Joints
were badly packed. Before final iudg-
ment upon the utility Of the gun shall be
given, further tests will probably be
ma6p
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
NEGROES WHIP A CONSTABLE.
He Is Told to Address Them as Gen.
tlemen and Quit Tillman's Service.

He Is Told to Address Them as Gen.
tlemen and Quit Tillman's Service.
Columbia, S. c., Dec. ga special to
the Register from Spartanburg says;
"Last night, about IL o'clock, as State
Constable Davis was en- route to his
boarding house, he was attacked by a
crowd of negroes and severely whipped
as he fed along the railroad, a distance of
several squares. Pieces of rubber hose
were used to do the whipping with.
Davis was told to take of his hat and
address these negroes as gentlemen, and
also swear that he would quit Gov. Till
mans service and go home. Anumber of
white men witnessed the assault, but re-
fused to interfere. No one knew where
the police were. The farmers are organ
izing all over the county to put down
such lawlesSness."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
A CIGAR FACTORY BURNED.
Robbers Ransaoked 1t and Then Set II
on Fire.

Wheeling, w. Va, Dec. 29.-The to-
bacco and cigar factory of Harmon Bros,
Of this city, was destroyed by an incendi-
arg fire this morning. A family named
Rickett, living over the factory, narrowly
escaped suffocation. Three Of the chill
dren were carried out by fremen. Two
Of the rescuers were seriously burned
Incendiary fires have caused loss of
nearly $40, COO in the past few weeks, and
created great excitement Rewards are
offered for the arrest of the incendiary.
Police investigations this morning show
that Harmon Bros. factory had been
robbed and then fired by the burglars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
WIPES OUT THE COLOR LINE.
A Negro the Private Secretary OF
New York's State Treasurer.

Albany, N. Y, Dec 29.-State Treas
urer-elect Colvin has appointed Charles
w. Anderson, a colored man of New
York city, as his private secretary. Mr..
Colvin said this morning: Anderson is a
well-known republican and did active
work during the recent state campaign.
He is a graduate of Yale. He was recon-
mended for the position by some Of the
most prominent republicans Of the state"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
a Blaze a. Taooma Park.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Fire this morn
ing at Tacoma Park, suburban village
OF Washington, destroyed Birch & Co 8
grocery store and postoffice, and damaged
several other buildings TO the extent Of
800 1000, partly covered by insurance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
Lost with 1bLives.

Melbourne, Dec. 29.-Fifteen lives were
lost through the wreck Of the steamer
Alert, from Port Albert to Melbourne
which went ashore Off Jubilee Point dur
ing a terrific gale, which swept over Port
Phillip last night. Only one person on
board the wrecked steamer was saved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
Cen. W. A. auarles Dead.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 29.--Gen. w A.
Quarles, a confederate brigadier and Ten
nessee politician and lawyer Of some note,
died last night at the residence Of his
daughter, in Logan county, Kentucky.
His home was in Clarksville, Tenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
A BURGLAR KILLED BY A TRAP
A Gun Arranged for the Purpose Fires
When He Breaks in.

When He Breaks in.
Birmingham, Ala, Dec. ga special
from Greenville says: "For some time a
burglar has been robbing the storehouses
of Georgiana, and all efforts to capture
him failed. Recently ]. I. Vinson set a
loaded gun in his store, arranged in such
a manner that any one entering the back
door would step upon a trap, which would
tre the gun. Last night a negro
man pried open the back door
and entered the store, stepping upon the
trap. The gun fired both barrels, and
two loads of buckshot entered the burg
lars body, killing him instantly. The
negro's name was Herbert, and he lived
about mile from the town. Burglars
will give MIR. Wilson'S store a wide
berth in the future
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30
LIVED TO "a.
Col. Alfred Wynne, of Tennessee,
Dead. After a Long Life.

U6du, AIIbI q AU44B A14Aos
Nashville, Tenn, Dec. "7.-Col. Alfred
Wynne died at his home, in Sumter
county, to-day, aged "a. He was son-in-
law of Gen. James Winchester, of the war
of 1912, and a personal friend of Gen. An
drew Jackson Before the war he was
wealthy. and dispensed lordly hospitality
at his elegant country home. He main
tanned a degree of robustness up to the
time of his death, and never lost the stem
torian voice for which he was remarka-
hIa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-30

Bridgeport, Conn. Dec 20-The
Wheeler and Wilson factory closed last
night for two weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
CONGREssMEN CALLERS.
The Statesmen Raid the White House
Wade Hampton an once Seeker.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE visitors
IN the White House began coming some
what earlier than usual. and the larger
number Of them consisted OF Congress-
men. among them Senator's Mitchell OF
Wisconsin. Hunton of Virginia Jones OF
Arkansas. Butler. Camden. Palmer, 'ur-
pie OF Indiana. Dolph. White Of Louisiana.
Proctor Teller, Wolcott. Mcmillan, George
Gordon. Mcpherson and Smith OF New
Jersey. Representatives Wilson Of West
Virginia, Enoe. Paschall OF Texas, Black
Of Georgia, Forman of Indiana, Cable OF
Illinois. Wheeler. of Alabama. Tucker and
Meredith OF Virginia. Washington of Ten
nessee. Speaker Crisp called 10 intro
duce Mr.. Russell, Of Georgia, new MEM
her. Representatives Wheeler OF Ala
hama and Washington of Tennessee ac-
companied Colonel Edward Baxter. Of
Nashville. president Of the Tennessee
State Bar Association. and Judge i. b.
Mcfarland, Of Memphis who presented
additional papers urging the apointment
OF Judge Lerton TO the central judgeship
mad. vacant by the promotion OF Judge
Jackson to the Supreme bench. With eX-
Representative Hemphill. of South Caro-
lima. was Colonel w. r. Davis, Of Ches-
ter. an applicant for the position OF United
States marshal for the district of South
Carolina.
Ex-senator Wade Hampton. candidate
for the office of Commissioner Of Rail
roads, was also one Of the callers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17

ably depressed when the steamer beisic
arrived at Honolulu, March 2d, bringing
the news that the treaty OF annexation
had not reached a vote In the United
states Senate. The Royalists were cor
respondlngly re elated.
Minister stevens Is Of the opinion that
popular vote on the question OF anneNa-
tion. taken In the islands, Wouiu oe use
less for with the exception OF the rowhy
element ond a few interested persons OF
prominence. there IS no strong teShhs
against annexation. President Doie says
that he has no reason 10 believe annex
a,Ion will not come. even though It be de-
ferred. The present unsettled state "t al
fairs Is NOT only manifesting an effect on
the commercial lines In Honolulu, but Is
STRENGTHENING the Royalists in their op-
rosition. number Of secret meetings
have been held. at which various meas
ures for the betttring OF their cosiuon
have been discussed. SO far as Is known
no threats of violence or a resort TO arms
have been made, but Il has been proposed
that representations should be made 10
the British Government, in view OF the
apparent antipathy TO action by the
United States.
The Hawaiian Civil Rights League has
been formed. II is said 10 be an anti
American organization. made up OF Roy
alists and others, contrived to delay an
nexation. and IL possible. prevent 1t alto
gethcr. The natives do not take kindly
to the league. and IT is stated that they
propose to form league OF their own.
The retention in Office of A. 5. Cieghorn,
the father Of Princess Kailani as collec-
tor OF customs and several appointments
have caused some dissatisfaction am"pg
some Of the supporters OF the Government.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. March ls.-Weather
Forecast-For Virginia: Increasing elouai-
ness. followed by rain. possibly snow IA
the northern portions OF Marylaho ana
Virginia; easterly 10 southeriy "ihuS'
slight rise IN temperature. -,
Fer North Carolina: Increasing eloaul
ness followed By light rain triday a,es, a,
noon or night: easterly winds slignuy
warmer. -. ,...o,., ha.
Weather Conditions-The barometer ,,ns4' nas
fallen rapidly owe: the Centrai 'dney.
a. ha. risen In the Atlantic ststes sha
Rocky mountain districts. ana ~ hlsnsss s
nor,h ~ Montana. The depression "nicn
was over Colorado and Texas tiils ihvu"- ,,,"
i,g has moved eastward 10 southern si,s-
sn,,rt and the West Gulf, attenasu oy
cloudy weather and raiq IN 'ne , so"'"
west ana rain I'm the Missouri ssi'sy'
Fair weather continues gene,aiS y. ~
.as.ors east OF the Mississippi
wsrynsr throughout the lake resions, .ns
upper mississippi and Missou, s.
and slightly colder on the Ausn..o n. .o~''
and Al the Rocky mountain s.sons 80, ,
Tss indications are that rain VIII pre.si.
a. a ne ne. snnthsrn states. and snow In tns
Central valleys and lake re, regions oS ua W.
asy' ana rain or snow WIZ % ex,sna 49,
,hs Middle Atlantic states Fnday s''ers
noon or night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
N4VY-TARD POSITIONS.
Portsmouth Has an Applicant for Every
PIace-St. Patrick's Day.

NORFOLK. VA, March l6.-Special.-
The city Democratic executive committee
held a meeting tonight. and was in
formed by Chairman Young that Ports
mouth has an applicant for every position
in the navy yard and custom-house, and
that Portsmouth would not come to any
agreement, whereby there may be an
equitable distribution Of the offices
throughout the district.
The committee adopted a resolution 70
be presented 10 The Portsmouth COM
mittee. saying that unless they would
agree 20 Il proper adjustment Norfolk
would combine with the counties and
fight Portsmouth men. Mr. Tyler will be
here tomorrow, when matters I'm dis
pute will be presented for his considera-
ton.
St. Patrick's day will be generally OBJ
served here tomorrow by the Catholics.
The Avoca Pleasure club will give a
shad bake and oyster roast at Ocean
View.
Mayor Cooke said tonight that he
would soon call a meeting OF the board
Of police commissioners to take action
upon the grand jury's report. which pre-
ferred such damaging charges against the
police department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
HERBERT AND TRACY.
The New and the Old Secretaries Enter
tained by the Hamilton Club.

NEW YORK, March 1e-Ex-Secretary
Tracy's return to private life was for
mally celebrated by the Hamilton Club,
OF Brooklyn, tonight by banquet BY
a happy coincidence, the new Secretary OF
the Navy. Hilary A. Herbert, was enabled
to be present, and the banquet, in Mr..
Tracey's honor incidentally, became
glorification OF the new navy, and gave
the club. which is not d political organi-
zation. a chance to express its apprecia-
ton OF both the outgoing and the incom-
ing administration. q. NJ. Olcott, the
president OF the club, presided. ana eN-
Secretary Tracy and his successor. Sec
retary Herbert, sat on either side or him.
The other guests of the evning were
Mayor David A. Boody.. Hon. willard
Bartlett. st. Clair McKelway. Stewart
L. Woodford. Edgar NJ. Cullen, William
c. Dewitt, T. j. Morgan, j. 5. Turner
Comm ldore Henry Erben. Congressman
w. X. Combs and Colonel Louis I. Lang
don. of the First United States artillery.
There were no formal toasts. The
guests rose and drank the healths OF ex-
Secretary Tracy and Secretary Herbert
In the course of his speech, Secretary
Tracy said: In my first annual report in
December. 1889, stated that when all the
ohips which had beer authorized up to
that time should have been completed
Tie United States would still rank as the
twelfth naval power. and that we were
absolutely at the mercy OF States having
less than one-thlrd of our population,
one-thirtieth Of our wealth and one-hun-
dredth OF our area.
But such is not the condition OF the
United States to-day. When the ships
low in course OF construction are COM
pleted we will rank rs the NTH naval
| Power surpassed only by england.
France Russia and Italy. We shall have
passed both Spain and Germany, and can
once more take rank among the naval
Powers OF the world.
I am aware that this is the first publi-
| announcement Of our superiority 10 Ger
many. but the statement is made. not un-
advlsedly, but after careful comparison
of the two navies. ship by ship.
II is said that this reform will not be
| continued That is for my successor 10
| determine. For my self | have no fear.
| know Mr.. Herbert very well. He has
| been my personal friend for four years.
| During all OF this time we have been in
tlmately associated in carrying forward
| the construction OF the new navy
know him TO be able. honest and pa'ri-
otic. and the country need have no fear
| that in his hands the naval administration
will in any sense suffer a relapse from
it's present standard OF efficiency and
| economy. / bespeak for him and his
| policy the same generous support which
| the people, without distinction to party
| have given TO me.
| Secretary Herbert followed the ex-Sec.
| retary in a speech. I'm which he promised
| to continue the reforms begun by mis-
| predecessor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
RAUM,s RESIGNATION.
Jt Amounts virtually to Dismissal-bnsii
u. Gordon Confers with Mr.. Cleveland

WASHINGTON. D. c., March l6.-Spe-
cial-The unconditional acceptance by the
administration to-day Of the resignation
Of Commissioner Of Pensions Green T..
Raum was not much Of surprise to all
who have known of the temper Of those
i'm authority toward the official whose
record was so thoroughly ventilated one
wear ago. The fact that President Harrl-
son did not request II at the time mas
been attributed to political influence, anu
what amounts to his virtual dismissal
to-day. inasmuch as his successor mas
not been appointed, will find endorsement
among the majority of the people VINO
are familiar with his record.
The naming Of Deputy Davidson, or
New York to act as commissioner, Is
also considered as a snub 10 Mr. Lincoln
ubo was really the first deputy, and a
close friend OF Commissioner Raum.
Whatever may be the opinion Of the as
sombled office seekers as to the speed
with which the President appoints new
men. II is refreshing TO them 10 know
that he is scalping some OF the heads OF
bureaus This action towards Comihls
sioner Raum was duly considered. ana
,bn nuhlic will fully appreciate this sig
nihcance. The appointment Of his sue
cessor will Of course. be very shortly con-
sidered and the inclination seems TO be
strongly in favor of Hon. Levi Maish' oi
Pennsylvania. 49,.
Hon. Bash h. Gordon met the President
bv special appointment to-day, and had
an interview OF considerable length MT
Gordon spoke in favor of captain ham
Sheppard and Hon. John Goode or the
latter the President spoke with frankness'
hnt gave no announcement whatever TO
his friends. OF Captain Sheppard ne also
had something to say. which caused no
aIsrn among the supporters Of the valua-
ble Secretary Of the State committee. Mr'
Gordon admitted that the President spoke
of his individual aspirations out refused
TO say 10 what extent the eohNeIsa''oi
went TT, j.,
II is believed that mission either TO
Italy. Austria. or Spain will eventually
be rendered the chairman of the party N
Virginia. n L. W.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
"Be Patient. Enroll. Combine -

LONDON, March IA Unionist man
ifesto has been issued over the signature
of the Duke OF Abercorn. the Marquis OF
Londonderry, the Earl OF Erne, Lord
Arthur HILL Colonel Saunderson, the
Mayors Of Belfast and Londonderry and
others. The manifesto announces the
formation Of an Ulster defense league.
mot merely 10 continue the struggle for
the union, but 10 prepare 10 meet any
contingency" The signers call upon the
Unionists TO qualify at once as members
~ the league The two necessary quail
fcations OF every successful applicant for
admission are that he be full grown
man and pledge himself to be faithful
10 the cause Of the union. Those en-
rolled as members will send delegates
TO Belfast TO form central Assembly
of six hundred members VINO VIII eject
a governing council OF sixty The last
words of the manifesto are: BE patient.
enroll. combine"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
HARRIS DENIED ANOTHER trial.
The Convicted Poisoner of His Wife Must
Suffer Death Unless Pardoned.

NEW YORK. March 16.-Recorder
smyth to-day denied Carlyle Harris a
new trial.
large crowd gathered In the general
sessions courtroom this morning in eX-
pectation Of hearing Recorder Smyth
announce his decision on the application
for a new trial in the case OF Carlyle
Harris. the medical student under SEN
tence of death for the murder by poison
of his wife. Helen Potts Harris
The recorder soon returned 10 his pri-
vate room, and 1t was given out that he
would not hear any cases to-day. He
was understood 10 be putting the finish
ing touches TO the opinion. and II was an
nounced that the decision would be f1led
with the clerk OF the court when COM
nleted probably later In the day, and
would then be made public
Mrs. Harris, Carlyle Harris mother,
went 10 Howe & Hummels Office at IL
o'clock this morning TO await Recorder
Smvth's decision. She was looking
quite bright and was apparently hopeful.
In her hand were several letters which
she had received this morning. Among
them was the following;
1900 Hamilton ST.. Philadelphia. March IL
Dear Mrs. Harris,-I notice In to-day :
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17

paper that a Miss Waddell makes a
statement which. IL she is the Miss Anne
Waddell who was a pupil in my school.
| think will be Of great weight in your
favor.
know her to be girl OF candor.
am positive I'm my own mind that the
statement she makes is true, knowing her
character as 1 know it.
think Of you every day; my prayers
are for you. I would like to hear from
you. May God help and bless you. Very
truly yours, SUSAN F. X. JACKSON.
p. S.-If you think you would like me
10 come to New York city. will do so.
Mrs. Harris was unaccompanied 10
Howe &, Hummel's office. and she was
in a very talkative mood.
She criticised the stories In the morning
papers. wherein her ron was quoted as
inauiring. us 1t death?" when his moth
er told him yesterday Of the delay until
to-day. la
vebemently. "for It never will be death
AS the time grew near the hour OF the
announcement OF Recorder Smyth's de-
cision Mrs. Harris became restive ana
talked necessarily.
Her big eyes shone with an added lus-
ire and little spots Of carmine. like hectic
bushes. tinted her face. She was calm'
but n was the serenity OF almost
martyr. who felt death, but would not see
II. ...
The decision takes up ffiy-two pages
Of legal cap. 1t concludes: "A caretii
examination of all the facts and clrcuhl-
stances established upon the trial OF the
cause. as we'll as Of the additional facts
which have been presented upon this mo-
tion by way OF newly discovered evidence
leads me to the conclusion that If the de-
fendant had produced the so-called newly
discovered evidence or so much OF sucn
evidence as could be legally Admitted
,rr,on the trial it would not have Changed
the verdict that was rendered against
him. The motion. therefore. is denied.
BEFORE this the recorder quotes Judg'
GRAY. OF the court OF appeals. He says
then: In determining this motion l
must not only state the facts in the morn
ing papers and the papers read In opposi'
tion 10 the notion but | must also take
into consideration the testimony ana pro-
ceedings taken upon the trial and the re-
suit arrived at by the court OF appeals ir
IFS determination In the appeal from 1udg,
ment. which was against the defendant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
A Horrible Accident.

ROANOKE. VA. March l6.-Special.-
horrible accident occurred here at
1880 this evening. Robert Ayres, we'll
known citizen. who came here from
Otteryiew Bedford county some time
ago. was crossing the Norfolk and West
ern tracks on Jefferson street, and, In
attempting 10 get out Of the way OF a
freight train. stepped in front OF shift
ing engine and was run down. his iett
foot was cut off and his leg crushed, and
his right hip mangled He was removed
10 the office OF Koiner & Gale, the COM
nany's surgeons. and. although conscious.
cannot survive his injuries.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
They Object TO Hog Island.

WASHINGTON. March l6.-It Is rcrort-
cd here to-day that a delegation from
Baltimore were in the city to protest
against the selection of Hos Island as a
quarantine station. Up 10 o'clock the
delegation had not visited the treasury
Department H.
Secretary Carlisle has selected hos
Island. and Attorney-General Olney Is
now looking into the matter 10 see II
tbe t,tle is perfect before the purchase
nrice sl 900. is paid. The particular HOG
island I'm question is not the one on when
MIR. Cleveland took his duck hunting va
caIiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-17
4 BIG UPSET.
A Fifty to One Shot Wins at Guttenburg
The other Races.


NEW YORK. March l6-Despite the
truly cold weather a large crowd jour
neyed TO the Guttenburg race-track this
afternoon. Favorites and outsiders divi-
ded honors during the afternoon. The
biggest upset OF the day occurred In the
fourth race when Play or Pay at 80 TO J..
defeated Bitten and Hoey. Results.
First race, three-quarters OF a mile
Lord Of the Harem first. Craft second.
Skeesegeester third. Time. lis l-2
Second race. hye-eighths OF a mile
Fluerette first, Salisbury second, May
d. third. Time. l:O3 IL.
Third race, five and half furlongs-
Mary S. first, Free Mason second. Indigo
third Time. l:l0 IA.
Fourth race six and a half furlongs-
Play or Pay first. Bitten second, Hoey
third Time. %
Fifth race, mile and one-sixteenth--
King Crab first. Sorrento second, Keno
rhone Chird. Time. ISL l-2
sixth race, six and a half furlongs-
Lallah first. Dr. Helmuth second. St.
Dennis third. Time. l:A IA.
GLOUCESTER. n. j., March ls.-Four
favorites one strongly played second
choice. General Gordon, and 10 l shot
won to-day. Results:
First race, six and a half furiongs-
General Gordon first, Glenail second,
AlgC nquin third. Time. III S-4
Second race, five fuylongs-Moderate
first. Procida second. Wist third. Time.
l:04 3-4.
Third race, five furlongs-Sister lone
first, Absconder second. Vedette third.
Time, l04 "a.
Fourth race. four and a half furlongs-
Verbena first. Censor second. Jardine
third. Time, 81 IA.
Fifth race, three furlongs-New Dance
first Nat Goodwin second. Duke Of Glou-
cester third. Time, Al.
Sixth race, six and half furiongs-
Richal first, Iceberg second, Argenta
third. Time. i:2S.