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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
RULES OF THE HOUSE.
Uncertainty Owing TO the Failure TO
Act ON Counting "A Quorum.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE situation with
respect TO the condition OF the rules OF
the House is clouded I'm some uncertainty.
because of the failure to act upon the
proposition for counting a quorum. which
was first suggested in the Forty-seventh
congress by j. Randolph Tucker and has
been adopted by the present committee on
rules.
Gen. Henderson. who had charge Of the
report of the committee on rules. said to-
day: THE House at the beginning of the
session. adopted the rules OF the Fifty
first congress. Last week, the committees
on rules reported recommending some
changes, all OF which were adopted, save
one relating to the counting Of a quorum.
There was some objection to this pro-
posed change by several members. who
feared that its adoption would result IN
delay and Interruption at the Friday
nights sessions and when the House was
acting under requests for unanimous con-
sent at the opening or close of a days
session, when the point OF no quorum
might be made So we passed that over
for the present. We can call it up at any
time, but practically the rules have been
disposed OF. There is no present necessity
for the Randolph Tucker rule, but the
speaker and his associates on the commit
tee thought IL had best be Incorporated in
the code at this time, when IL could be
done with the least ground for the criti-
cism that II was intended to secure any
partisan advantage"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
SHAME SHOWN UP BY A SHOT.
BALDWIN JUSTIFIED IN KILLING
HIS WIFE'S LOVER.

The Jury believes the Defendants
story That He Caught the Guilty
Couple Asleep in the same Bed-The
Wife Claimed the Man Had Only
Entered Her Room to Scare on
burglars.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 14.-P. NJ. w.
Baldwin. son OF a Cleveland millionaire
and a relative Of United States Senator
H. b. Payne, was tonight declared justI-
fable in killing Andrew Youman, young
man whom Baldwin found in bed with
Mrs. Baldwin on the night OF June s. 1898.
Mrs. Baldwin. who has now been divorced,
was the states only witness and Bald
wins statement was the sole evidence
submitted by the defcuse The case went
TO the jury without argument and in ten
minutes a verdict OF acquittal was rem
dered. The statements or Mr. and Mrs.
Baldwin were highly sensational
Mrs. Baldwin declared that she was nos
IN bed with Youman, but hearing a noiss
ana suspecting burglars. called for help,
and that Houman, boarder I'm the house.
came 10 her room. lie had assured her
that there were no burglars and was In
the act Of leaning across the bed to pun
the coverlet up to her neckiwhen her hus-
band entered. She declared he immedf-
ately shot without waiting for an ex-
PLANTATION.
Baldwin, on the other hand, testified
that he left the city, announcing to his
wife that he'd DO gone two or three DAYS.
lie changed his mind. however. returned
that night. entered his house and stealth-
lly crept to the room He stood at the
door, and for several minutes looked on.
Both were asleep, he said, Mrs. Baldwin
with only a stockinet shirt on, and YOU
man with his trousers and undershirt
ana ne had his arm under her head He
placed q hand on each. she sprang up and
said: My God" Youman sprang up also
and made for the bureau. where Baldwin
thought he had revolver Then, -
said Baldwin, II shot ] had intended To
take a knife and unman the scoundrei
but his belligerent disposition changed
my mind. Cartridges were found in Yeo-
man's pockets Baldwin refused to allow
his wife to dress, but called in several
neighbors. They saw her in the scant
Barb Baldwin testified to and testified
before the court Mrs Baldwin became
much confused on the stand and contra
ldicted herself on several questions, which
she had indiscretely answered but In
every instance she made matters worse.
not better.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
MARYLAND's COURT MoURNs.
Chief Justice Robinson Expires After
Three Days Illness.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 14.-Chief Judge
John M. Robinson OF the court OF appeals,
died of heart disease to-day at the home
Of his daughter, Mrs Fullam near the
naval academy. lie had been sick but
three days
Last week he filed opinions in several
important cases and administered the oath
to Gov. Lowndes when he was inaugural
ed on Wednesday. On Saturday last the
judge complained Of severe pains around
his heart Yesterday he was removed
from his boarding house to the residence
of his daughter. No one anticipated his
sudden death. 1t came about / o'clock
this afternoon. Mrs. Robinson and her
daughters, Mrs. Fullam and Mrs. Lloyd,
were at the bedside when Judge Robin
son expired. The court of appeals at once
adjourned. The deceased jurist was 6s
yeas of age and had been on the bench
of the state appellate court for twenty
seven years,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
ABYssIXIANs MOVED Down.
The Italians Pour VOIIey After Vol
ley Into Them at Close Range.

ieS INTO 1Dem at OlOSe RAn&es
Rome, Jan. 14.-Several papers here an
nounce that Great Britain has agreed to
cede to Italy the town of zeila, on the
SomaIi coast. The possession of this
town would enable Italy to throw troops
into the southern and central parts of
Abyssinia without their having to make
the long march from Massowah, the cap
lJal of the Italian colony of Ertythrea.
dispatch to the Capitale from Mass
oWah says that the Abyssinians yesterday
attacked Makalle for the fifth time. The
Italian garrison withheld their fire until
the Abyssinians were in close quarters
ana then poured volley after volley into
them with terrible effect. Just about the
time the attack was made four thousand
troops under Col. Albertone arrived at
Makale. They surprised the Abyssinians
by attacking them on the flank and COM
pletely routed them
column of 1900 men under Gen. Bar
aIerl, the commander of the Italian
forces in Ertythrea, and another column
4-0 strong under Col. Arimonde, are
hearing Makalle, and it is expected they
VIII raise the siege of that place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
BLACKBURN BEATEN.
The senator's Friends Give Up the
Fight for HIS denomination.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 14.-Senator Joseph
G.. Blackburn has abandoned all hope of
his election. He and his manager have
conceded the fact and one OF the most
prominent of them. Phil b. Thompson. Jr.,
has left the scene OF action and returned
to Washington. The only remaining straw
at which they are outching is the hope
that some plan may be adopted upon
which the election of DIT. Hunter can be
prevented.
1t has been decided to unseat Tomp-
kins Of Owensboro; Kaufman of Lexing-
ton, and Pence of Covington.
Paducah, KY. Jan 4.-State Senator
J. w. Oglvie, dem. is so III that ne will
not be able to attend the present ses-
sion Of the legislature at all.
Louisville, Ky, Jan. 14-Mayor Henry
s. Taylor died this morning Of a com
plication of diseases. His death puts the
control Of the entire city government in
the control of the republican American
Protective Association combination. which
holds all the seats i'm the general council
this body electing the mayors successor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
AGNEw SENTENCED.
Five Years I'm the Penitentiary the
Penalty Named.

Penalty Named.
Jacksonville, Fla, Jan. 14-E. w. Ag-
new president of the First National
Bank of Ocala. who has been on trial in
the United States district court in this
city several months, for embezzling a
large amount Of the banks funds, was this
morning sentenced to five years in the
Kings county penitentiary, Brooklyn. The
defendants attorneys gave notice of ap-
peal.
Agnew pending the securing of a bond
OF $4,000 within thirty days, is in charge
Of United States Marshal MacKay.
AgneWs sureties are required to qualify
before the United States commissioner at
Ocala. The sentence of the court did not
phase the defendant i'm the least He
took 1t as coolly as he has listened TO the
most unimportant evidence. He feels
sanguine that the decision will be revers-
ed, but why he feels so Is more than the
average man can fathom. Judge Locke
in passing sentence said he did SO with
regret because of the age of the defen-
dant. He therefore gave the minimum
sentence, five years.
In civil suits growing out of the bank
cases verdicts were rendered to-day as
follows: G. c. Staypleton, receiver Of the
First National Bank OF Ocala, against
Isaac Stevens for 81 .043.3O, against IL. w.
Agnew, Sr.. for so. .91226 and Il. w. Agnew,
Jr., for sl,Oi3.20, as due the above defunct
bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
A LAwMAKER IN A FIGHT.
He Attacks "A Reporter and Gets the
Worst of II.

Richmond, Va, Jan. IA difficulty oc-
CURED in the rotunda of the capitol build
ing to-day just outside of the hall of the
House of Delegates between Isaac Diggs
a member of the House from King VIII
liam county, and Clarence Boykin, re-
porter on the Dispatch, in which the leg
islator received several hard blows in
the face which disfgured him considera-
port of Mr.. Diggs speech i'm the House
yesterday made by Mr.. Boykin, and which
the delegate declared in that body, was
erroneous in one particular. Both gentle
men met in the rotunda a few minutes
later with the result above stated. The
matter was reported TO the House by one
of the delegates and the speaker said il
should receive the attention of that body,
but upon motion of Mr.. Saupders consid-
Grafton of the matter was postponed un-
til some future time
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
A NEW DEAL wITH VENEZUELA.
British GuinnR's Governor to sug-
gest New Negotiations.

London, Jan. H.-The Chronicle will to-
morrow say it has reason to believe that
Sir Augustus Hemming the new governor
Of British Guiana will have authority to
treat with Venezuela if the latter wishes
He win sail for his post of duty Feb. 26
There will be thus ample time for Vene-
zuela to announce whether she desires to
resume negotiations on the boundary
matter and whether she will send dele
gates to England.
In reply to inquiries made at the Vene-
Zuelan consulate here as TO the truth of
the above statement, It was stated that
the consulate had no knowledge of the
subject. 1t was added that the situation
as affecting Great Britain and Venezuela
had only entered a new phase. The state
ments relative to the resumption of di-
plomatic relations between the two coun-
tries were mere rumOrs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
SESSION OF THE CABINET.
OIDey Not Present and Foreign At
fairs Not Considered.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Foreign affairs
were evidently not considered at the cabi-
net meeting to-day. as Secretary Olney
was not present. He had a short inter-
view with the President this morning and
returned to the state department before
the meeting began. Mr.. Olney's object in
absenting himself from the white house
was to give him opportunity for an inter-
view with Senator Sherman, chairman of
the Senate committee on foreign relations
Mr.. Olney and Mr.. Sherman were closeted
for some time i'm Mr.. Olney,s Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
A HUMAN MAN-KILLER.
Four Men Fall Before His RevoIver
and He stiII Lives.

Paris. Tex. Jan. 14-At Deitfick, twelve
miles east of here, in the Red river coun-
try yesterday Worth Duncan, prominent
merchant, shot and instantly killed DR..
]. S. Lennox. The trouble arose over a
debt.
Lennox, who was the aggressor, has had
a checkered career. On May 2, 1882, he
killed Tom Young at Shawneetown, /. T.,
for which he was indicted in the federal
court at Fort Smith, but eluded arrest
On Jan. 13, 1888, he killed George Howard.
near the same place. While on the scout,
he and others killed Deputy Marshal Dave
Layman. He kept out of the way OF the
officers for ten years. but was finally ar
rested at Waco, Tex, where he was going
under an assumed name and taken to Fort
Smith. In November, 1892, he was indicted
here for the murder of Howard, and on
May 16, 1888 was tried and convicted Of
manslaughter. He succeeded in getting
a new trial and was released on bond, and
has been at liberty ever since.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
MIssIssIPPrs REPUBLICANS.
to Get a Solid Delegation
to ST. Louis.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 14,-The repub-
hcan state executive committee, com
posed of ninety members, eighty-fve of
whom were present at their meeting here
to-day, selected March 4, as the date of
their state convention to nominate dele
gates to the national convention. Me-
Kinley will have a solid delegation for
President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
DINNERS OF THE CABINET.
Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle Give
Their Second.

Washington, Jan. 14-Secretary' and
Mrs. Carlisle tonight gave the second of
the series of cabinet dinners to the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Cleveland. There were
present beside those named above, Vice
President Stevenson, Secretary and Mrs.
Olney, Secretary and Mrs. Lamont, At
torney General and Mrs. Harmon, Post
master General and Mrs. Wilson, Secre-
tary and Miss Herbert, Secretary Smith
Secretary and Miss Morton, Sir Julian
and Lady Pauncefote and Mrs. Stanley
Matthews.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
CAPT. SUMNER FORGIVEN.
Secretary Herbert RENTS Part of His
SuspensiOn.

Washington, JAM H.-Secretary Herbert
has remitted the unexpired portion of the
sentence imposed on Capt. George w
Sumner, u. 8. N. convicted by court mar
tial at the Brooklyn navy yard of care
lessness in connection with the docking
of the cruiser Columbia, which he com
manded, at Southampton, England Capt
Sumner was suspended from rank and
duty for six months from Sept. u, and
would have had two months yet OF sus-
pension. He has been placed on waiting
orders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
KNEEBs IN A BAD BOX.
| Severe Sentence Imposed for
CroOIxed work on the Track.

Berlin, Jan. 14.-The trial of Robert T.
Kneebs the American trotting horse own
er. charged with having entered and
started on German tracks the mare
"RetheI' under the name of Nellie
Kneebs" which began on Saturday, end
cd to-day The jury brought in verdict
of guilty. and the court sentenced Kneebs
70 nine months Imprisonment and to
pay a fine of 000imarks. and also ordered
he seizure and forfeiture of the mare.
The trial created a great deal of inter-
est in sporting, particularly turf, circles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
SOLDIERS sLAUGHTERED.
A Hundred Portuguese Surprised ana
Killed i'm Con.

Lisbon. Jan. 1.-THE government has re-
ceived advices from the Portuguese. ter
ritory of Goa. on the Malabar coast of
India, that band Of insurgents surprised
and slaughtered hundred Portuguese
troops few days ago. The attack took
place while the troops were passing
through a narrow defile where the re-
bellious natives were lying in ambush
The Portuguese force numbered l03 men,
and Of these only three escaped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
n1nn1.s Line to Jnmaicn.

i. a., 4 Iina steamers "Olivette" or Mas
elf entfei win sail from the Tampa Bay
t,.,tsI at Tampa. Fla, Jan. II and 81, Feb
a and 2s. and March IS and q for Jamaica,
and will carry the United States mau.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
DEATH BY POISON AND ROPE.
A woman Kills Her Eight Children
and Herself

MarysviIle, Kan, Jan. H.--In a fit of
dependency this afternoon, Mrs. Joseph
Hildebrand administered poison to her
eight children and then hanged herself
Seven of the little ones are dead and the
other is not expected to recover.
The woman's husband is in Kansas City
undergoing treatment for a cancer. and
Mrs Hildebrand has been very down
cast over his affiiction. 1t is believed she
was on the eve Of insanity when she COM
f,offfpd the terrible act.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
LAsKER LEADING.
TschigOrin Beats PiIIsbury and Las
ker Downs Steinitz.

ST. Petersburg, Jan. 1.-THE first sitting
OF he fifth round in the International
chess tournament resulted to-day as fol-
lows: Tsehigorin beat Pillsbury after 43
moves. Lasker beat Steinitz after A
moves Tschigorin and Lasker played the
whites selecting the Ruy Lopez in each
eaSe s for the opening The score now
Lasker, won S15 games; lost AZ. Pills
DuIy, won 6I5 games; lost 61a Steinitz,
won 6i2 games; lost 615 Tschigorin, won
7'2 games; lost So.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.
Recognition of Ferdinand as Prince
Not to BE Extended.

Vienna, Jan. H-Advices received here
from Sofia, Bulgaria, are to the effect that
information has been received from St
Petersburg that Russia declares that the
conversion 20 the Orthodox Greek faith of
Prince Borns eldest son of Prince Ferdi-
nand, the ruler of Bulgaria, will not lead
to the recognition by Russia of Prince Fer
dinand as Prince of Bulgaria. 1t is added
that Prince Ferdinand will now withdraw
his sanction TO the conversion Of Prince
Borns. 1t is expected that he will dis
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
LOST OFF YUCATAN.
The British Steamer Totally wreck
ed and Twelve Men Missing.

cd anu Twelve Wen MIssIng.
Philadelphia, Jan. 14.-Word was re-
celved to-day from Progresso, Mexico,
that the British steamer Yoxford, which
sailed from Colon on Dec. 30, for the Del
aware breakwater. via Port Limon, Hon
duras, had been totally wrecked on Ala
crane reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. and
that twelve of the crew We're missing
She was commanded by Capt Horsley
Twelve of the crew reached the coast, but
were unable to account for their missing
comrades. The lost vessel was owned by
Hunting & Son of London. She was baiit
in 1880, at Newcastie-on-Tyne
The Alacrane reefs, where the Yoxford
struck, lie in the Gulf of Mexico. abouc
seventy miles north Of Yucatan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
Canal Lnhorers strike.

Colon. jan 1.-THE laborers on the ca
naI at Culbara have struck for an in
lease in their wages. A detachment of
soldiers has been dispatched to the scene
eTs Of the canal company are about to re-
t,,,,, IN France.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15

DOWN on PRIZE FIGHTING.
The Minister'S Union of Ell PasO Is-
sues "a Call.

sues "a Call.
El Paso Tex, Jan. 1.-THE City Minis
ters' Union print call to-day, asking re-
spectacle citizens not to contribute money
or aid in any way in support of prize
fighters. They claim disreputable crowds
are coming IN here; that the city is being
given a terribly bad name; that money
will be taken out rather than left, and
that the city will be disgraced
Gov. Thornton of New Mexico, who is
in the city to-day said, relative to the
prize fighters that he had given instruc-
tions to enforce the law. Gov. Thornton
thinks the fight will be started in the
Juarez bull ring, and if the Mexican gov
ernment intereferes, the crowd may
swerve over the New Mexico borders to
try it there. However. in view of the at
titude of the United States government,
he expects to see United States cavalry
from Fort Bliss take a hand if the fight
Is attempted in New Mexico
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
Gold Reserve of the Treasury.

Washington, Jan. 1.-the treasury gold
reserve at the close of business to-day
amounted to S54,3l2.271. The amount of
at New York to-day was
81, ,1ss, ,00O-S1, 10000 in gold bars and $4,000
In coin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
MEN CAUGHT IN a BURNING MINE.
Fifteen Corpses Recovered and More
in the Pit.

Berlin, Jan. IA fire occurred to-day
in a coal pit at Ostrau, Silesia. a number
Of the miners were imprisoned and were
either suffocated or burned to death. Fif-
teen bodies have already been recovered.
II is feared that others are stilI in the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-01-15
scHoREN's TRIAL PUT OFF.

promised by His Disclosures.
herlin Jan. H.-The tria! of Paul Scho-
ems native of the Duchy of Luxem-
'UIs' but naturalized Frenchman, upon
gIatges Of treason and espionage, has
H postponed indefinitely. Schorens
o. arrested in connection with the Col
e5 espionage case last fall and convey
ei,,to 20 Lelpsic to be tried as a spy. The
rogloSltlon is that the indefinite post
tbS.5liinent tb of his trial is due to fear that
mis1 s disclosures of his trial would compro-
- some exalted personages.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-08-16
A B0MBSHELL.
TT FELL AMONG THE CADETS AT
WEST POINT.
Two of the Boys Recently Convicted
BY Court-MartiaI For Hazing Are
Told to Pack Their Grips and Go
Home.

WEST POINT, n. Y, Aug. 15.-The
United States military academy cadets
never got a greater shock than they
did last evening, when a general order
from the secretary of war was publish
ed at dress parade dismissing Cadets
Giles Bishop, jr.. and H. S. Commanger,
both of the third class, who were re-
Gently tried by court-martial for haz-
ing.
The president wrote:
1.-THE offense of maltreating and abus-
ing new cadets by upper class men is
so mean and cowardIy and so opposed to
every trait that should characterize a
gentleman and true soldier, that severe
sentence should not be necessary TO its
prevention. If, however, punishment
must be -resorted to to effect discon-
tinuance of this disgraceful practice, 1
can do TO less than to resist all ap-
peals for clemency.
Il am determined in all cases OF this
description when the proof is clear 70
refuse relief to those cadets who, in vio-
la,tion of a wholesome regulation of the
military academy, indulge in the brutal,
cowardly treatment of beginners com
monty called 'hazing.
This is the first dismissal for hazins
for wears. President Clevelands deter
mined stand is considered a death blow
IN the. Dractice
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-08-16

New York, Aug. 15.-The dealings at
-he stock exchange were light even for
half holiday, the sales amounting to
only 10000 shares. The market pre-
sented few features of interest, and the
variations in prices were conned 80
narrow limits. AT the opening the ac-
tive issues showed a moderate decline,
the result of lower cables from Lon
don, but the trading element, which is
in control of the market, was not dis
posed to follow up the advantage. The
p-ice at this time receded Is to- Is per
cent, but when Manhattan rallied a
point to ~ the list improved in some
issues. The bank statement showed a
further contraction in loans and a
heavy loss in surplus reserve, but the
$fnarket instead of declining, improved
al along the line Notwithstanding the
heavy contraction in loans and the loss
of H$4, 415,z00 in surplus reserve, which
reduces the amount held by the asso-
crate banks in excess of legal require
ments TO $9,40O,175. Near the close su-
gar was the special feature and rose
to 1o4. Speculation left off firm, with
prices generally Is to Is per cent higher
on the day.
Bonds were dull and easier in tone.
Sales were $405, 600.
In government bonds $1,000 coupon
IS Of 1925 sold at 119@1131z
Money on call nominally per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 6061a per cent.
Sterling exchange dull; actual business
in bankers bills. 4.S6@A S65k for sixty
days, and 4.S7@4S714 for demand. Post
ed rates. 4S7@4SS1a. Commercial bills,
4.S51a Bar silver, 675s.
Mexican dollars, 50.
Government bonds, higher: state
bonds. dull: railroad bonds, easier.
SSilVer at the board was weak.