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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-07
FEDERAL LAW MAKERS.

Washington, April 27.-The debate
on the adoption of q rule brought in by
the rules committee in the house for a
vote on the Picker general pension bill
was rather sensational. Mr.. Crisp
charged that the leaders of the ma
jority had thrown over the committee
on pensions and framed this bill, and
now proposed to pass this bill or none
without amendment. Mr.. Henderson
tainted Mr.. Crisp, "as the head of the
star chamber of the rules committee of
the past with being disingenuous.
He frankly acknowledged that the pur-
pose of the rule was to bring the bill
to vote. The rule limiting debate On
the pension bill was adopted 119 to SO.
Among the 81 republicans who voted
no with the democrats were Cooper
and Miner, of Wisconsin.
The senate spent the day discussing
the naval bill. A minority report on
the Pacific railway bill was submitted.
The senate committee on commerce
has decided to give about S3,00O,00O
for harbor at Santa Monica, Cal, for
the Southern Pacific railways conven-
fence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-07

Washington, May 1.-Senator Till
man, of South Carolina, made speech
in the senate savagely attacking Sen
ator Hill and President Cleveland He
declared that Mr.. Hill represented the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-07

The population of Paris was 2,511,n
ass on March 80.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
CONSUL t. C. GIBSON DEAD.
He Was From Augusta and sta
toned at Beirut, Syria.

Washington, Sept. 21.-The state depart
ment has received cablegram announc-
ing the death at Beirut, Syria, of United
States Consul Thomas G. Gibson, of
smallpox. Consul Gibson was appointed
by President Cleveland from Augusta,
Ga, in September, 1898.
Augusta, Ga, Sept 21.-The people of
Augusta were doubly bereaved to-day by
the intelligence that during the night w
A Walton, known to everybody as Gus
Walton, had died, and by a cablegram to
w. c. Gibson. announcing the death of
Consul Thomas R. Gibson at Beirut
Syria. These two young men, born in
the same year, and attending the same
school-the historic Richmond Academy
were undoubtedly the two most popular
young men Augusta has ever known. 1t
was an honor which went by common con-
sent. There was no one to dispute the
claims of either, and it is a sad caprice
of fate that divided by almost half the
circumference of the earth, they should
have passed away within twenty-four
hours of each other.
Mr.. Walton, who was a member of the
cotton firm of Follin & Co., was born in
Augusta, in 1857. He was a son of VIM
esteemed lawyers who ever graced the bar
of Augusta. Gus Walton was a prominent
young business man; a member of the
board of education, and for a number of
years, has been treasurer of the cotton
exchange and board of trade. The type of
vigorous young manhood, genial, we'll
informed, and kindly in all the relations of
life, he was conspicuous in society cir
cles, a leader in the social functions of
the community. His funeral will take
place at II o'clock tomorrow.
The news of Consul Gibson's death COM
ing at the same time has saddened the
community No man ever lived in Au,
gusta who was known by more people
than Tom Gibson. On his graduation he
became local editor of the Augusta Even
ing News. He was a pioneer in introduce
ing the society column in southern news
papers, and he made this telling feature
of the Evening News. He was first IN
all social matters himself, and the Even
ings News kept the town informed in this
field. In later years the burden of the
paper was upon Mr.. Gibson's shoulders,
and he did more serious editorial WORK
The Evening News was a strong sup
porter of Mr.. Cleveland and of Hoke
Smith, and the secretary fastened to rec
ognize Mr.. Gibson's claims on the admin
istration by securing his appointment as
consul to Beirut.
AFTER three years absence most men lose
their hold upon community, but the
news of Consul Gibson's death to-day
created as widespread depression as
though he had never left Augusta Mr.
Gibson has made a fine record as consul
and has enjoyed perfect health during his
three years stay. Letters have been re-
Gently received from him, and nobody
knew of his illness until the announce
ment to-day of his death from smallpox
Owing to the contagious character of the
malady, his remains will probably not be
brought home,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
LOOKING FOR FuLrDusTERERs.
U. s. Officers on the Track of a Party
I'm savannah

Deputy United States Marshal Wilson,
acting under instructions from United
States Marshal McCabe of Florida, was
alleged flibusters who were supposed to
be in Savannah.
Marshal McCabe telegraphed Deputy
Marshal Wilson Of the supposed presence
of the filibusterers here.
Several Cubans have been in the city
for day or two, and their movements
have excited the suspicion of the United
States officers, who have had them un-
der surveillance. Most of them left the
city yesterday and last night, in what
direction is unknown.
The presence of the Spanish consul from
Brunswick in the city last week with
Messrs. Whitfield and Crovatt, attorneys
for the Spanish government, the subse-
quent libelling of the steamer Dauntless
of Brunswick on account OF the part she
was alleged to have taken in behalf or
the insurgents, have given rise to many
rumors as to what is on foot for the sup
preston of any filibustering movement
which may exist here.
The arrest of Col. Emilio Nunez in jack
sonville for setting on foot the Bermuda
expedition is rumored to have been on a
warrant issued by United States Commis-
sioner Beckett of Savannah. Mr.. Beck
EFT was seen yesterday but declined to
say anything about the matter or whether
there are any other warrants out for all
legged hlibusterers 1t is rumored, however,
that other arrests are likely to follow,
and the United States authorities are on
the alert for any suspicious move.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
RALLY or THE PRoHIBITIONIsTs
Hon. Walter II. Hill to Speak at
Masonic Hull Tonight.

The prohibitionists will rally at Masonic
han tonight. Mr.. Walter Il. Hill Of Ma
con, will discuss the issues before the peo-
pie Of the state, to be decided at the com
ing election.
In his card announcing the fact that
he will speak here. Mr.. Hin says: "Hav-
ing accepted an invitation to speak In
Savannah on the public questions Of the
day / specially invite 70 be present those
whose views on the anti-barroom bill diff
fer from mine, including those interested
in the liquor traffic, pledging myself to
endeavor to avoid giving any offense In
the tone or temper Of the discussion
Those who have heard Mr.. Hill speak
know that he is capable Of making forci-
BILE presentation OF any subject which
he undertakes to discuss. This fact and
the prohibition sentiment here and else
where. In the state add to the interest in
the meeting.
Mr.. w. -. Stubs will Introduce Mr..
Hill. An invitation Is extended to busi-
ness men 10 attend and bear the presenta-
ton of the prohibition issue. Seats VIII
also be reserved for ladies'.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
FITzsIMMoNs ARRESTED.
The Police Also Provided with n
Warrant for COrbett.


New York, Sept. 2.-Bob Fitzsimmons
was arrested at the Bartholdi hotel by
Detective Sergeant MeNaugh. who
brought him to police HEADQUARTERS short
" before l.30 o'clock to-day The arrest
was made on a warrant charging Fitz-
simmons with a misdemeanor in arrang-
ing prize fight in the city. An indict
ment was recently returned against him
by the grand jury. Detective McNaugbt
left headquarters Immediately to arraign
Fitzsimmons al the district attorneys Of
ace So far as known, Corbett, for whom
tne detectives nave a warrant, has not
yet been arrested.
Fitzsimmons was arraigned in the yam
eral sessions court this afternoon before
Judge Fitzgerald. The court room was
crowded. Fitz leaned on the railing In
front of the. judges desk and looked
straight at the Judge. He carried a silk
nat IN his hand and wore a Prince Albert
coat. Hls manager, Martin Julian stood
beside him, but he had no counsel The
indictment was read and Fitz asked II he
wished to plead. After a whispered con-
Versatlon with Julian, he pleaded mot
guilty" The judge then held him in 81 900
pail and as no bondsman was ready the
judge added: Committed until bail is
furnished" Fftz turned pale as the idea
or prison cell struck him.. but he was
not taken to a cell. He was taken IN to
the detectives Office in the general SEES
slons building, to wait until some one
could be found to go security for him.
t1tz finally secured bail and was re-
leased. The district attorney said there
were two counts to the indictment. He
further said the case of Fhz and Cor
bett, who has been Jointly indicted, was
the first arrest made since the law was
amended.
The indictments against the two pugi-
lists We're found by the grand jury a week
ago to-day.
Fitz was not surprised at his arrest.
He finished an engagement at a Philadel-
phla theater Saturday and came over to
this city at the request of his lawyer, who
wished TO have the matter decided as soon
as possible.
Both Fitsimmons and Corbett met re-
Gently at the Bartholdi and there they
agreed to meet in boxing contest for the
largest purse offered. They did not sign
articles, so as to avoid any possibility of
law breaking. Last week, Chief Conlin
called upon several papers which were
represented at the meeting to furnish in
formation. Whether this was done or not
is not known. Corbett is now living at
Asbury Park. He was in the city yester-
day, but the detectives did not bother
him. He says he will be in the city again
in few days.
Fitz said that he had come to New York
just as soon as possible after he heard
there was warrant out for him. Il
would like to know what I have been in
dicted for" said Lanky Bob. mo match
was made at our meeting at the Bartholdi,
and none has been as yet. I think Chief
Conlin has gone a step too far when he
had these warrants issued"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
WHY ENGLAND HEsITATEs.
Three Powers VIII Attack Her IL
She Attacks Turkey.

London, Sept. 21.-At meeting held to-
night in Shoreditch to protest against
the massacre of Christians by the Turks.
a most important announcement was
made, which, it is believed, puts an end
to all conjecture regarding the action that
might be taken by the British government
in the direction of stopping the massacres
by force or deposing the sultan. The
statement was made by John Lowles,
member of the House of Commons for the
Haggerston division of Shoreditch He
said that If England had a free hand
in the matter very few days would elapse
before there would be change In Turkey.
He then added that he was authorized by
the foreign office to say that Great Brit
ain was confronted by an agreement be-
tween three powers that If she attacked
Turkey on any excuse or pretext, she
would have to face that combination. If
she fired a single shot or took action alone
it would mean at that moment there would
be a European war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS.
The Seventy-SecOnd Annual Session
in Progress at Dallas.

IN PROGRESS at lJHliaS.
Dallas, Tex, Sept. 21.-The seventy-sec-
ond annual meeting of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the World of the indie
pendent Order of Odd Fellows opened in
Dallas to-day. Nearly 1900 visitors are
here, representing all parts of the civilized
globe. The meeting will continue a week,
and double the present number of visitors
are expected. Grand Chaplain Nenable
delivered prayer, and then Gov. Culber-
son welcomed the delegates in an address
of considerable length.
Mayor Frank p. Holander was sick, and
Hon. Barney Gibbs represented the city
in the mayors absence. He delivered a
brilliant address.
The grand master of the order in Texas,
lodge on behalf of the fraternity of the
state.
Col. Heller of San Antonio answered
for Grand Patriarch Schwartz.
Col. F. z. Hunter, department com
mander, in behalf of the Patriarchs Mill
tant, welcomed the representatives ex-
temporaneously. Grand Sire Stebbens re-
sponded for the sovereign grand lodge of
the world in a brilliant address.
The sovereign grand lodge went into Sc
cret session at O'Clock to hear the re-
ports of the grand officers.
Grand Sire Stebbens delivered his an
nual address. The report of the grand
secretary and grand treasurer showed
the sovereign grand lodge to be in salts
factory and progressive condition. A cash
balance of nearly so, 900 was shown to be
in the bank
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
TeIephone to vaIdosta.

Valdosta, Ga, Sept. 2i.-Editor Morn
ing News: / see in your paper Of the 18th,
a communication from "a Blackshear
merchant" in regard to long distance tele-
phones. / am very glad to know that the
telephones are in such favor, especially
between here and Savannah. We have
about 1870 miles OF telephone lines in sue
cessful operation, and expect to begin the
line from here to Savannah in few days,
and expect to be there in sixty days. All
we want is the right Of way and fair
treatment along the line.
We will sell limited amount Of stock
to parties along the route. but there viii
be very little for sale, and small blocks
/ would like TO correspond with parties
interested all along the line from here to
Savannah. Rest assured that we viii
be talking with the Forest City in a very
short time. ]. A. Dasher, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
1900 ExoURsIONTsTs HERE.
Three Train Loads Arrive From
Along the Central Railroad.

Three Train Loads Arrive From
Along the Central Railroad.
The Central railroad brought in three
train loads Of excursionists from Macon
last night. both whites and blacks being
aboard. but the latter largely predomi-
mated
1t was the largest excursion that has
been run to Savannah for a long while,
and was on account of the Bibb County
Blues, a colored military company, MAX
ing a trip to this city, that an excursion
rate Of SO for the round trip, with limit
till Wednesday night returning, was
put on.
Three sections were run. and the first
and second that arrived had each thir-
teen coaches. The first brought IN 1900
people and the second about 1400. The
third section did not arrive until after 70
O'Clock, and 1t was on this train that the
Blues came I'm.
While in Savannah the Blues will be en-
tertained by the Chatham Light lnfan-
try. A street parade will be given this
morning. in which both companies Will
participate, and possibly some others OF
the colored troops Of the city.
The crowds in and around the depot last
night were so great that an extra detail
OF police was ordered TO the scene TO pre-
serve order. The crowds we're composed
of both the people arriving and many GU
rious spectators. The crowds were very
orderly, however, and no arrests were
made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
w. n. HiII and the Anti-saIoon Bill.

AS one who feels an interest in all that
affects Savannah, desire to urge the bus
mess men to give Mr.. W. b. Hill re-
spectful hearing at the Masonic temple
this evening.
Mr.. Hill Is not an Office seeker; he Is not
a politician.
He is a lawyer of known ability, a grad
uate OF the state university and a man OF
more than state reputation. He is a good
citizen and a patriot. He has labored for
years I'm the cause of temperance. and has
studied prohibition and other temperance
legislation as perhaps no other man in
Georgia has. He believes that he Is la
boring for the best interest of his native
state in advocating the anti-barroom bill.
He desires to talk to those who differ with
him on this question.
From my personal knowledge OF the
man, I feel sure that he will treat tha
opinions of such with due respect. / sub
NIT that we owe II to our city to consider
the other side of the question. Public
sentiment has never been aroused or pub
lie discussion been had TO any extent upon
this question In Savannah.
In view of the importance II has gained
in Georgia and the possibility Of the Leg
islature enacting some general law upon
the subject. 1t seems TO me that thinking.
prudent business men would like 10 hear
the other side to that which is usually
presented in Savannah.
believe that no man in Georgia
can present II more fully and fairly than
Mr.. Hill can and will. /, therefore, re-
spectfully urge those who feel that their
interest will be affected by such legisla-
ton to come and hear Mr.. Hill.
w. b. Stubs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
CITY DREVrTIEs.

Mr.. c. p. Rossignol was appointed a
commercial notary public by Judge Falli-
giant yesterday.
Policeman Charles Mock has been pre-
scented a handsome silver match box by
the Lawton Cadets as a testimonial of
their appreciation of the shrewdness ana
energy he showed in working up the case
and arresting the negro boys that broke
into their armory.
A mortgage for $4,000 upon the stock of
Emil A. Schwarz's son on Broughton
street, was foreclosed yesterday by Mrs.
Laura A. Schwarz, trustee under the will
of the estate Of Emil A. Schwarz. The
mortgage was to cover ten notes of 5000
each, given by August schwarz TO his
mother, Mrs. L. A. Schwarz, July L. 1895.
and payable one year after date.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
AN ALLIANCE PAPER BOLTS.
1t Demands SewaII's Withdrawal
From the Ticket.

Raleigh. N. c., Sept. 2l-The Progress
sive Farmer, the organ of the National
Farmers Alliance. tonight gives notice
that it will bolt Bryan unless Watson Is
on the ticket. 1t warns the populists'
executive committee not to accept the
democratic proposition for a division or
the electors in North Carolina, and SAYS;
Woe be unto both committees If they
attempt to thwart the will of the people.
and cast the electoral vote for that arcn
goldbug, Arthur Sewal of Maine This
will be done directly or indirectly, If the
democratic proposition is accepted of FIVE
populist electors and six democratic cleo
tors. This is an actual condition, not n
theory. Sewall is dragging Bryan down
dangerously near defeat. If the demo-
cratic executive committee has power TO
give five out of eleven electorals to Wat
son, 1t has power to settle the entire trou-
BILE by making 1t Bryan and Watson.
Give us Watson, Bryan or else Norton
and Watson will be the ticket for the
farmers and mechanics of this country.
Down with ali-Sherman-C Cleveland
Rothschild electors in every state, or up
with Norton and Watson"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
JOHN II. MARTIN DEAD.
Died Sitting I'm His Chair From
Heart Failure


Heart Failure.
Mr.. John r. Martin died last night about
o'clock at No. SO Whitaker street from
heart failure
Mr.. Martin had not been i'll recently and
the news of his death will be a great sur
prise to his many friends, a number OF
whom will recall his having been with
them yesterday. Last night he ate a
hearty supper and, not once complaining
of any Illness, retired to his room. Some
ten minutes afterward he was heard to
cry out for the medicine he was aecus-
toned to take for heart trouble. This was
given him, and his condition appearing
serious. Dr. Purse was summoned. He
arrived quickly, but two minutes after he
came Mr.. Martin died, sitting in his chair.
The deceased was 80 years old, and was
well known in Savannah. courteous
gentleman, he possessed the faculty of
making friends, and when made he re-
tanned them. He was unmarried, and
leaves but few near relatives. He was
brother-n-law of the late j. W. lyman.
When the war broke out Mr.. Martin,
although at that time a lad Of only
Is years, Joined the Georgia Hussars and
served with distinguished valor and faith
fulness, as his old comrades in the troop
Of his enlistment he had been a member
of the Hussars, and had always been pop
ular with the company Both. the veter-
ans with whom he served and the younger
members of the company admired and es-
teemed him, and 1t will be with the deep
est and most sincere regret that they will
receive the news of his death.
One of the many occasions on which
Mr.. Martin won popularity and the re-
gard of the officers and men of the Hus-
ears, Is recalled by the members, and that
is OF his trip to Washington with the troop
to witness the Inauguration of President
Cleveland. He went in the capacity of as
sistant quartermaster and his efforts to
render the trip a pleasant one for the
troopers In SO far as lay in his power
were successful and greatly appreciated.
The Hussars will turn out for the fun
eral, which will take place this after
noon al o'clock from the cathedral. The
Confederate Veterans Association win
also render the last tribute to their de-
parted comrade by marching to the ceme-
terry.
The pall-bearers will be Col. w. W. Cor
don, Lieut.. A. McC. Duncan, Lieut.. Saus-
sy, Sergt. Maj. Silva, Private J. A.Sullivan
and Private w. l. Miller. from among
Mr. Martins old war comrades. and Capt.
]. C. Postell and Lieut. William F. Blois,
representing Troop A.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
STEVENS IN CHARLESTON.
He and MIR. Hall Address the Cham
her OF Commerce.

Charleston, 8. c., Sept. A.-Marshall
Stevens, c. c. Harvey and ]. L. Hall ar
rived in this city from Savannah this
morning. They are the three English
men who are interested in establishing d.
rect lines of steamers between the South
Atlantic ports and Manchester. They were
met at the depot by Mayor Smythe ana
President r. McJohan Of the chamber OF
commerce: Al II o'clock Messrs. Stevens
and Hall made addresses in the council
chamber before a number of business men
and merchants, and subsequently they
were taken for a trip around the harbor
on the steamer jackson. They leave the
city for the north tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERs WIN.
The Gentlemen Players of PhiIadeI-
phia Badly Beaten.

Philadelphia, Sept. N.-The first of the
series of three cricket matches arranged
between the Australian team and picked
teams of Philadelphia Gentlemen crick-
eters was concluded to-day after three
days play, and resulted in victory for
the Australians by 1913 runs, each side
having had its full two innings. This
match was played on the grounds of the
Germantown Cricket Club at Mannheim.
The next match, on Sept. %, Is and Is, will
be played on the Belmont club grounds
at Elmwood. and the match booked for
Oct 2, 3 and 5 will be at Haverford, on
the grounds of the Marion club.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-22
GOLD ALUMINIUM SPOONS.
A Salesman Acquitted of "a Charge of
Cheating and SwindIing.

Macon, Ca, Sept. 21.-An important
cheating and swindling case was tried in
the city court here to-day. J. o. Seaman
was charged with selling Sol Hoge, the
druggist, some gold aluminium spoons.
Mr.. Hoge claimed to have been misled as
to the meaning of gold aluminium, but
Seaman was acquitted. it being DECIDED
that the salesman had not said the spoons
were made of gold or contained any gold.
The case attracted considerable atten-
finn.