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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
ALABAMA's EMBALMERs.
The state Board Meets at Birming-
ham and Elects Officers.

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 7.-At the meet
ing of the state board of embalmers, held
at Blount Springs to-day, thirty-seven ap-
plicants were licensed to practice the art
OF embalming The Embalmers and Flu
neral Directors Association of Alabama
was organized and officers elected. Rep
resentatives were selected to go to the
national association convention, which
meets in Atlanta. on Oct. 3.
The association unanimously endorsed
Gov. Oates in his appointment of the board
of examiners, they being men well quail
fed TO fill their positions on said board.
After transacting routine business the
association adjourned to meet in Mont
gomery at the call of the president.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
MoREHEAD's INSURANCE. FRAUDS.
The Question Largely One of the
CredibiIity of witnesses.

Morehead City, n. c., Aug. THE insur-
ance fraud investigation is dragging its
slow length along, and there is a weri-
some sameness about the proceedings from
day to day. The witnesses continue to
swear that insurance was obtained on
their lives without their knowledge, and
the lawyers contend over the admissible
ity Of the testimony as evidence Other
cry on the part Of the incrminated in
surance agents and the question seems
to be largely one Of credibnity of wit
nesses. Nothing has developed for several
days, the testimony being merely cumulat-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
HEALY ANSWERS MCCARTHY.
He VIII Not Withdraw the Words He
Used nt Omagh

Dublin. Aug. 7-Tlmothy Healy has ad-
dressed to Justin Mccarthy in reply to
the Iatters manifesto. a two-column let
ter. In which he details minutely his po-
siuon. justhes his actions. repudiates the
what he said M Omagh he viii fully ad-
here 10. In the letter, sir. Healy says.
"Neither you nor Tho Irish party nor
amy human authority viii secure from me
either q withdrawal for tho words J used
al DmaBb Or an apology for them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
HOLMES PASSED AS HATCH.
a Night Clerk of IA Chicago Hotel
Identifies Photo.

Chicago, Aug. TT. B. Little, night
clerk at the Grand hotel here. has identi-
fed picture of Mrs. Pietel as that Of the
woman who was a guest at the West
End hotel on Oct. 8. with Holmes and the
two Pietzel girls If Little Is not mistaken
the mysterious Hatch referred TO
by Holmes as having had
the final custody of the two
children is Holmes himself. although the
local police do not believe the female COM
panlon of Holwes at that time was Mrs.
Pietzel Little says the girls were kept
as close prisoners during their stay at the
hotel. lie identified a picture of Holmes
as that of the man who seemed so anxious
to keep the existence OF his lltle prison
ers a secret. Detective Geyer of Philadel-
pha has also traced Holmes to the hotel
on that date
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
HIT IN THE HEAD WITH A STONE.
A Quarrel at "a Watermelon Festival
Ends in Homicide.

Knoxville. Tenn, Aug 7--Joe Asquith,
aged %, was killed by Harmon Michaels,
aged IS, at a watermelon festival in this
city tonight. They. with other young
men, were throwing melon rinds at each
other He became offended at Michaels
and they quarreled. After some hot
words Asqulth turned away and left Mi
chaels. When only SIX reet away Mi
chaels threw a stone, which, striking
Asquith at the base of the skull, broke
his neck, causing instant death. Michaels
is under arrest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
DEATH AM0NG THE DRUGS.
a Soda water Generator bursts and
FntnIIy Iniures a BOY.

Richmond. Va. Aug. 7-By the explos-
ion Of a soda water generator az Gonnella
Brothers store. at G2l East Broad street,
this morning. Peter Marchetu. aged 10
years. was so badly Injured that he died
IN ten minutes. ana his brother Louis,
aged o. was slightly hurt. Both the young
men were natives Of Italy ana nepLews
and employees Of tho Gonnellas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08

Washington, Aug. THE war depart-
ment has received a telegram from Gen.
Coppngcr, dated Jacksons Hole Idaho.
stating that he had sent out two more
scouting parties. one had returned leav-
ing three in the field, each IN command of
an officer. lie reports "all quiet, and no
Indians"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
DURHAM DEAD.
The Injuries Received In the Hnw
River wreck XIII Him.

Raleigh, y. G., Aug. 7.-E. w. Durham,
one of the passengers in the caboose Of
the freight train az Haw river which
was telescoped by the hremens special
train yesterday died to-day Ills legs
were broken and hts spine injured. Ifls
brother. j. W. Durham. has a bad frac-
ture II the rear VI bis skull but VIII re-
cover. Both are residents Of Chapel HIN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
WALES mas NARROW ESCAPE.
He Was Aboard IA Craft Whose Boiler
Was Ready to Burst.

lie was Aboard a Cratt whose bOilcr
Was Ready to Burst.
London. Aug. THE Portsmouth Mail
says that after run Of one of the torpedo
boat destroyers last week, on which occa-
sion the Prince of Wales and the Duke
of York were on the boat. it was discov-
cred, a few minutes after their royal
highnesses had landed, that the furnace
crown was badly cracked. If the crack
had occurred when the boat was at full
speed her boiler would have burst.
The Pall Mall Gazette says that the boat
was the Charger and that the break oc-
Cured last Thursday. There were a num-
Der Of distinguished officers on board at
the time. When driven at full speed the
boat made q knots an hour. Gun trials
were to have been made aboard of her on
the day the accident occurred, but they
were postponed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08

Eeliefonte, Pa, Aug. Tho miners and
furnace men of the Valentine Iron Com
pauy OF this place have been given a vol
untary increase in wages Of Joe per day.
The order affects 90 men, ana II Is ex-
paeted that another advance Of q like
amount aill be made. The company has
orders ahead Ion nearly a years work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
POPULIsTs OF TEXAS.
The Inst Day of the Convention
Given over to Speech Making.


Fort Worth. Tex, Aug. Tine third
and last day at the populist convention
was marked by the widest enthusiasm.
making. Ex-Gov. Waite and ex-senator
PETER were the principal speakers. Gov.
Waite claimed that prosperity would at
once follow should the principles Of the
Omaha platform be adopted throughout
the country, and he said that Colorado
would 80 back into the populist ranks at
the next election The conv -ntion ad-
journed sine die
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
covINGroN's DEAD POSTMASTER.
The POstofHce Department Knows OF
no Shortage.

Washington. Aug. 7.-Postofice des
partment officials know nothing Of tho
reported shortage Of $3.50 in the accounts
of the late Postmaster Sullivan of Cov-
ington. Ga, who killed himself at Hunters
Vile, N. c. Their only information in the
matter is that he committed suicide, and
the Covington district inspector tele-
graphed the department asking for tha
names Of the late postmaster's bondsmen.
the amount, etc, which information he
Will use in inspecting the accounts of tho
deceased official and in putting the office
under charge Of proper people, pending
the appointment of a successor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
HENRY II. CALDWELL DEAD.
He Was Once President of the Ely
ton Land Company.

Birmingham. Ala, Aug. 7.-Dr. Henry
r. Caldwell, for many years president of
the famous Elyton Land Company of
this city and one OF the most prominent
and influential citizens Of Birmingham,
died tonight at II: AS o'clock. Several
days ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis
and never regained consciousness. He
had been in failing health for long time
and had to resign the presidency of the
company on that account.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
SOLDIERS LOOT A MISSION.
The Chinese Authorities Cannot he
Relied on for Protection.

London, Aug. THE Church Missions
airy Society has received a dispatch from
Archdeacon Wolfe. sent from Foo-Chow
to-day. The dispatch confirms the report
of the burying at midnight of the charred
bodies OF the victims of the Chinese mob,
and adds that the soldiers sent to protect
the mission at Kucheng broke into the
building and plundered it. The Chinese
authorities cannot be relied upon to afford
protection. The ladies at the other mis-
sions have been called in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
STRIKE OF THE TAILORs.
Five-sIxths of the Contractors Sign
the Agreement.

New York. Aug. THE strike of the
Brotherhood Of Tailors is about over. Up
to noon to-day 525 of the 625 contractors
had furnished the required bonds as a
guarantee that they would live up to the
articles of agreement for the period Of
one year. This represents 1900 garment
workers who have either gone to work
within the last few days or will resume
work before the END Of the week, at which
time it is expected the strike will be over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
GOLD FOR EUROPE.
The Shipments by the CrOssmans
Foot up $4,000, 900 I'm Two Weeks

New York, Aug. THE announcement
that William II. Crossman & Co. will
ship 81 10000 gold on the steamship Au-
gusta Victoria attracted attention in fnan-
cial circles to-day. as this sum will bring
the total shipments Of the firm up TO s3,-
100000 within two weeks. The house in
question has hitherto been spoken of ex-
clusively as coffee importing firm. but
their business extends far beyond that ar
ticle and takes a very wide range.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
A MELBOURNE BANK CLOSED.
The London Branch of the Institus
tIOn StiII Running.

London, Aug. IA dispatch from Mel
bourne states that the City of Melbourns
bank closed its doors this morning. The
London branch of the bank has not re-
ceived any notice to this effect, but Off
cials here express no surprise at the clos-
ing Of the bank The branch here has
been in liquidation for some time The
assets are protected, but the doors have
not been closed. There have been differ
ences Of opinion for some time between
London ana Australian officials respecting
the details Of a reconstruction scheme.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08
HELD UP BY ROBBER.
A Masked Man Secures Small sum
of Money.

sturgis, Mich, Aug. IA masked man
entered the Grand Rapids and Indiana
railroad depot here last night and de-
manded that Henry Dobberdeen, the night
operator, and A. 5. Mccormick hold mp
their hands. He secured SIS in money
from the operator and some money from
Mccormick, and then backed out of the
depot with his revolver pointed toward
the men, and escaped in the darkness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-08

Continued on Third PageJ
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22
"vER-PHO DUCraoN OF COrroN

The annual cotton review OF Lath,
am, Alexander Il Go. furnish figures
relating to the cotton crop that are
exceedingly interesting. They esti-
mate that the total visible supply at
present is 4. S47, 7S4 bales, worth, for
middling uplands. in New York, 5,
cents per pounds. Assuming that
tho entire crop averages the price
OF mldding uplands then the visible
supply wouid be worth Sl2S, 500, 900.
The visible supply of last year was
4,4S5, 7S5 bales, worth z 10 16 cents
per pound, or $lGl, 100000. The
visible supply OF 1898 was 4,766, 211
bales, worth 8 SIG cents per pound,
or $lS5, 000,0 In 1892 the visible
supply was 4.G9S, $50 bales, worth
Z 3 lG cents per pound, or S16S,
700, 900.
1t will be therefore seen that the
visible supply of cotton this yenr is
l4S,954 bales moro than III 1892, but
is worth $40, 200, 600 less. 1t is
larger by 5S1, 573 bales than in 1898,
but is worth 500, 800, 600 less. 1t is
larger by 3G1,99 bales than In 1891,
but is worth $50, 800, 900 less. In
other words the more cotton pro.
duced tho less in brings.
Tho Jacksonville Times Union.
commenting upon these conclusions,
Justly remarks that "if our cotton
growers would burn up one third of
their crop they would make money.
They would get more for the re-
maining two-thirds than for the
whole crop" and adds that "there
Is world of encouragement in these
figures to the men who are seeking
to reduce tho cotton acreage of the
South. They show that a reduction
OF the cotton acreage, even if Moth
ing were planted in the place of cot.
ton, would add to the wealth of the
south, aud that a reduction of cot
ton acreage, with an increase in
other crops, means prosperity for
the farmers of the South"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22

The Army Register for 1895 shows
chat there are 2, l39 officers on the
active list of the regular army, OF
whom l, $50 arc graduates of the
Military Academy at West Point.
vi these only 1872 have risen above
the rank of first lieutenant. Only
81! per cent of the colonies com
mandlng what are termed the com
pa!lve branches of the army are
West Pointers; only % per cent OF
the lieutenant colonies, 10 per cent
OF tue majors and 81 per cent of the
captains. The others were appoint
ed from civil life or rose from the
ranks.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22

himself in the face of almost insur-
mountable obstacles. her became a
leader and force in the great strug-
gle that resulted III the emancipation
of his race from slavery. Since then
he devoted his efforts and his abili.
ties in the support of every measure
which he felt tended to improve
thoir station aud advance their in
terests. His death creates great
void among them, and virtually de-
prlves the negro race of the United
States of the services of real load
ar
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22
ATLANrA'S EN vEIsPisISE,

Atlanta has gone to work nobly
in the matter of cotton mills. Re-
Gently President Turner, of the Eek
position Cotton Mills, announced
that his company will have new
10000 spindle mill in operation by
next November, and now President
Elsas. of the Fulton Bag and Cotto II
Mills. authorizes the announcement
that he has completed arrangements
Tor the erection of q new mill of
20, OOO spindles. 1t will be thus seen
TINT Atlanta will have $4,000 add
fional spindles to the cotton factory
capacity by the fall.
What is Norfolk doing? Why do
not her moneyed men follow the ex.
ample OF those OF Atlanta? How much
better to show the world that your
own people appreciate the value OF
their advantages by employing their
own capital in developing the same
than to grow eloquent over their
advantages when inviting others
from abroad to come and 40 what
should be and ought to be by home
enterprise and home money. 1t is
nome push, home perseverance and
home capital that has almost entire
~ made Atlanta what she is to day,
inc leading city of the South in
growth and prosperity and second
III population. A similar evidence
OF nome confidence in Norfolk
would In few years make as much
ior her advancement as twenty years
have done for Atlanta.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22
Entered a, second-class mail matter.

TIE GIRO ULATION OF THE VIRGINs
IAN IL LARGELY IN EXCESS of any
other paper published in Eastern Vlr-
ginia.
Its circulation in Norfolk and Ports
mouth liz greater than that Of any paper
publishes or circulated in the two cities.
II is delivered in the cities Of Norfolk
and portsmouth and Suburbs for 10 cents
aweek. Neutrality-suspicious., postage paid,
Five Dollars per year: Three Dollars for
ei1 months: One Dollar and Fifty Cents
for three m onthR: and Fifty Gents FOR one
month.
Advertisements inserted at the rate OF
10 GIFTS sQUAnE FIRST IEsERTIoN each
subsequent insorsion 37t CENTS, or 81
CENTS WHEN INSERTED EVERY OTHER DAY.
Contractors arc not allowed TO exceed
their space or advertise other than their
legitimate business. except by paying
specially tor tho same.
THE WEEKLY v1RGIsIAN AND CAuoLINIAN,
eight pages, is delivered, postage paid,
three months, 25c.; six months, &C.;
swel7e months. 81.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22
FH@DhIsI, X DOUGLASS.

by the death OF Frederick Doug.
less wednesday evening at Gis home
near Washington, the negro rooa IL
thls country has been deprived of
i's ATTEST and most gifted represen
tat've. He was very remarkable
man, iof wonnerfnl intellectual sbili
W OF strong personality, of com
nahuihR presence and of great force
Of character. Born and reared q
SiaVe' reaching manhood before he
escaped from his bondage, he faced
o new life with courage that was of
tA0 highest quality. EducstIne
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22

The Portsmouth Star is to be con-
graduated on tho success of its eff
forts Tor the relief of the needy of
Portsmouth. The fund was gen
erously subscribed to in the shape
OF money, fuel, food and clothing.
This was dlsbursed under the direo
tion of the noble women OF the
Benevolent Christian Union.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22

President Cleyeland's decision Sc t
thug the disputed boundary ques-
lion between Brazil and the Argen
tine Republic was received with
tremendous enthusiasm in Rio ia.
nero, where mass meeting of 90. 6.
ooo citizens WAS held to emphasize
satisfaction with the award. Just
how the Argentine people feel over
the result is not stated. At oil
events it removed the shadow of
war between the two Republics,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22

Senator Camden, of Virginia, does
not believe that the Lords Prayer
could pass the Senate without
amendment.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-02-22
What We Are Now DOing F.!

TELLING PRICES and SELLING PRICES
IN every department, without considering LOSS is
our maxim now. We are determined to force down
our Winter Stock to minimum before making our
annual inventory, and have concluded clean out
every Heavy Weight Garment in the house CAT A
rK nH Mark you we mean just what say-AT
~ PKlCE-and here is chance that rarely presents
ITSELF and never were such High Grade Clothing Of
tered on sale at such Extremely Low Prices
Here suits for Men, Youths and Bows: suits in
exqusitey STYLE suits of this seasons make suits made
up by our own experienced tailors (and not better
Workmen than ours be found) cut by our own
hrstclass cutters land no better Perfect Fit
ting Garment can be produced) from the very finest
Forelgn and Domestic Cloths Cassimeres Worsteds
roots, Dagonas Cheviots in fancy effects for Young
men and solid mixtures for older ones of queter tastes
suits that no man bov need be ashamed to wear
no matter what his rank station Suits that have
sold freely (when Sizes in better condton) at
$3.50 SIS, $3.50 and some $40 more than we are now
charging Tor them included in this GREAT
UNDER VALUE SALE of Winter Weight Wear
ing Apparel, to make them move as quickly as posi-
as the emergency demands.
These are Suits which selling SO fast these are
suits that catch men of who know how to save
money these are Suits which talked so much
about, and these are Suits who contemplates
purchasing afford to miss and we've said before
the sooner he comes the better he'll fare for we in
tend TO clean EN- out without reserve avoid carry
ing anything like surplus stock until next
season }1ou THIS IS WHAT WE ARE NOW DOING.
Here are Ovcrcoats of Our Own Superior Make
and everybody knows or could know if they would
investigate the fact that manufacture as fine Over
coats for young men and gentlemen as can be seen
anywhere IN the Union. Here English Top Goats
in Meltons Kerseys, Cheviots and many other sub
stantial weaVes. Here Sack Overcoats IN Wors
teds Beavers Trcots aud Chinchillas in many shades
and coors with Silk Sleeves together with Cashmere
Serge, Italian, Satin and Silk Trimmings. Here arc
Storm Coats and New Markets of the Very Best
Fabrics that money procure. Here they are and
mere they 60 at prices which must clean them out
without reserve before the close OF the season. THIS
IS WHAT WE ARE NOW DOING.
g j. F2X g CO..
CIotlliers, Tailors Furnishers, Hatters.
The National tribune., 1895-05-23
Col. James A. TAFT Dead.

Col James A. TAFT, one Of Washngton's old
est and most popular citizens, died at his resi-
dence l6 Third street southeast, on Wednes-
day, May Is. He was born in Scotland in
1914. and came TO Washington when but three
years of age. He filled many positions Of
trust, among them being Superintendent of
Stone Work during the erection Of the u. s.
Treasury Building, Canal Commissioner, and
Inspector and Receiver of Materials at the
Capitol under Gen. Meigs. He was connected
with the volunteer infantry before the war
When President Lincoln was inaugurated
Col. TAFT WAS in command OF the troops that
escorted him to take the oath Of Office. He
entered the Union service April II, 1861 and
during tho three-months service was second in
command under Gen. Charles F. Stone. At
the expiration Of this service he organized a
regiment.
Having been the first volunteer of his rank
to enlist, he outrankcd any other volunteer
Colonel, and commanded brigade during his
whole army service. He served under Gen.
Banks in the Valley Of Virginia aud partici-
pated in the battles OF Cedar Mountain and
Second Bull Run under Gen. Pope and at
South Mountain and Antietam under Gen.
Manifold. He was Provost Marshal Of the
defenses south of the Potomac, aud had his
Headquarters at Alexandria Later he re-
ceiyed the appointment Of Special Agent of the
Quartermastcr Generals Department. He par
ticipated in the battles at Nashville aud Mo-
bile and was at Montgomery. Ala, under Gen.
A. J. Smith, when the war closed.
Since the war he WAS for many years an hon.
ored Justice of the Peace and none of his de-
cisions were ever reversed by higher court.
The funeral was very large one. The serv.
ices al the house were cond acted by the Rev.
s. Il. Wilson, and were very solemn. As the
casket, draped with the dear old flag and with
the emblem Of the Odd Fellows upon it, was
borne from the house the band played Nearer
My God TO Thee. The active pall-bearers were
selected from the Oldest Inhabitants Associa-
ton, the Veteran Volunteer Firemens Associa-
ton, Washington Lodge, q, Lo0.F., and Lin
coin Post, GAR. The honorary pail bearers
were the following officers of his regiment:
Col. Towers, Capt. Coleman, Capt Fisher. Capt
Winship. Capt. Powell, Capt Knight, Lieut..
Morgan, aud Surg Mead. The interment was
at Congressional Cemetery. The services at
the grave were conducted by the Odd Fellows
and tic Grand Army, he being buried with
mil mn litaVy