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The herald., 1897-12-23

then dramatically announce his indigna-
ton at the administration. The Presi-
dent can hardly be in sympathy with
Gage. and Wolcott, as the former stands
simply for gold and Wolcott for silver
alone.
AS things are tending, the President
will probably have to break with one or
the other of them and unless he is mis-
understood by the leaders Of his party
and persons closest to him, the break
will not be with the Secretary of the
Treasury.
The committee room of Senator VOL
colt was today besieged by those desir-
ing confirmation or denial of the au-
thenticity of the statement that he con-
templated forwarding his resignation to
the Governor of his State unless the
Presidents approval of Secretary Cages
plan should be less pronounced. No
satisfactory information was given to
these inquiries. Without making def
mite statement, Senator Wolcott left the
city and will not return until Thursday
The other silver Republicans are also
absent. Senator Carter is in New York;
Senator Pettigrew is on the way to his
home in South Dakota; Senator Chan
dler, VINO nrSt predicted split in the
Republican party on the silver question,
and limited at the detection of Senator
Wolcott, has gone to New Hampshire.
Senator Teller will not discuss the
question affecting his colleague. He
foresaw the inevitable break. Presi-
dent Mckinley, he thinks, cannot long
ride two horses going in opposite d.
rections.
NEWS TO WOLCOTT
Senator Wolcott was entertaining a
party Of friends at dinner when World
reporter entered with the special dis
patch from Washington. He would not
consent to an interview, but in answer
to note Of inquiry asking him to at
firm or deny his reported intention of re-
signing, wrote and sent out the follow
ing:
'You give me the first information of
the fact"
The herald., 1897-12-23
INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

A coroner's jury begins the inves-
tigation of the murder of Mrs Clute
at San Francisco.
Secretary Gage makes a formal
reply to resolutions adopted by the
Federation of Labor.
California leads the list of states
making railroad extension during
the year, but the total mileage is very
small.
A Connecticut manufacturer elab-
crates a scheme for the payment of
pensions in a lump with negotiable
government bonds.
Forefathers' day celebrated by sons
of New England in various parts of
the country; Senator Wolcott at New
York speaks of the far west and free
silver.
It is considered settled by the state
department officials that Japan will
make no objection to the annexation
of Hawaii if japanese interests are
protected.
Rumors concerning Wolcott's res
ignation from the senate prove with
out foundation, but the likelihood Of
a break with the administration
grows greater daily.
Weyler asserts that Spain will soon
lose Cuba if the autonomy scheme is
attempted to be carried out: autono-
mists in the island pledge their as
sistance in the attempt to support the
rebellion.
Secretary Alger finds the market
full of grub for miners, but the ques-
ton Of transportation troubles him;
another war department agent sent
to Lapland to help harness that herd
Of reindeer.
England would welcome action by
the United States looking to a check
Of Russian and German advances in
China; the United States has no in
terest in the matter beyond the pro-
lection of American citizens now in
the country.
The herald., 1897-12-23
WON'TRESIGN
BECAUSE M'KINLEY FAVORS THE
THE GOLDBUGS
It Seems Certain However That the
Western Senator Will Desert
the Administration

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The World to-
day prints the following special dispatch
from Washington:
The exclusive publication in the World
of Senator Wolcott's threat to resign
from the Senate created sensation here
in political circles.
While many believe that his indigna-
ton may sufficiently cool to prevent the
actual REIMBURSEMENT of his seat. all
agree that his return to the advocacy of
free and unlimited silver coinage is GER
tain.
The position in which Mr.. Wolcott is
placed Is well understood by all those
who realize the peculiar situation which
has developed with respect to the ad-
ministration and the Monetary Commits
sion, of which the Coloradan is chair
man. Either President Mckinley and
Secretary Gage are at variance, or Sen
ator Wolcott and his sympathizers are
utterly deceived as to the Presidents IS
attitude. Mr.. Wolcott has, since his re-
turn from Europe, talked long and
earnestly with the President and he de-
tends the President, while taking posi-
ton OF open antagonism to Secretary
Gage.
The assertion is made by Mr.. VOL
colts sympathizers that Secretary Gage
misrepresents the administration and
that II 1t were not for the political dis
turbance it would cause Mr.. Gage might
retire from the Cabinet. This state
ment, which is now made privately, is
likely to be made publicly before long
II this Is done. the issue will be raised
and the public will know the facts. The
result Will probably be that Mr.. VOL
cott Will find that he has misunderstood
the position Of the President and will
The herald., 1897-12-23
The Scott Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %. - The
will of the late Angela r. Scott was
filed for probate today. The estate Is
worth 100000, the greater part Of which
is bequeathed to relatives and employees
Of testatrix. Apollo lodge. I. o. o. F., of
this city is to receive $4,000, with a re-
quest to keep the grave of the decedent
in good condition. The Rev. HOratlO
Stebbins Is given $3000 to be used by him
at his discretion to advance the interest
Of the First Unitarian church. Some of
the valuable jewelry of Mrs. Scott, who
was formerly the wife of the late s. p.
Collins, will be distributed among her
neices. To her husband, E. w. Scott,
she bequeaths two-fiftieths of her estate.
The herald., 1897-12-23
The Cleveland's Crew

VICTORIA, B. c., Dec. 22.-The gov
ernment steamer Quadra arrived this
evening with the survivors of the steam
er Cleveland, most of whom, although
not seriously i'll. required medical treat
ment. Capt. Walbran Of the Quadra
has but little hope Of the second officer s
boat and it's nine occupants. He cruised
as far north as Hesquoit and could find
nothing of them If they are still alive
they will be found by the Willapa, which
has gone still further north.
The herald., 1897-12-23
A Victim of Drink

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 22.-John ].
Ryan, a clerk for DR.. Mark Livingstone
at the latter's office, 215 Kearney street.
was found dead in bed today with a
bullet wound over the left ear and a
revolver by his side. Ryan was about
so years of age, and several years ago
was a deputy county clerk under Will
lam T. Session. For the past three
years he had been a victim of drink.
The herald., 1897-12-23
Fire in the Hold

ASTORIA, Ore, Dec. 22.-The Oregon
Railway and Navigation company's
steamship Lombard arrived today from
Hong Kong and Yokohama The Lom-
bard left Hong Kong on the 18th of
November but at Kobe, Japan, fire
broke out in the hold of the vessel, neces-
stating the discharge of portion of her
cargo.
The herald., 1897-12-23
The italian Retires

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Egyptian
troops have arrived at Ilassala and the
Egyptian flag has been hoisted over the
fort by the side of the italian. The for
NAL cession of the town to Parsons
Pasha, the British officer in command of
the Egyptian forces, will take place on
Christmas day, when the Italian troops
will depart.
The herald., 1897-12-23
Couldn't Find Work

NEW YORK, Dec. pa man who
registered as Edward Irving, but whose
proper name is supposed to have been
Edward ]. Epstein, committed suicide
today at the Mills hotel by drinking
choral He was about 46 years of age.
He left an open letter to the public, also
q letter addressed to Geo. B. Epstein,
San Antonio, Cal. The open letter told
of futile efforts to get employment.
The herald., 1897-12-23
The Pension List

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-Commis-
sioner Evans of the pension bureau is q
strong advocate of the policy Of pub
fishing the entire list of persons who
draw pensions from the government. He
expects that a bill for this purpose will
be introduced in congress when it re-
assemblies in January
The herald., 1897-12-23
Poultry at Fresno

FRESNO, Dec. 22.-The Fresno Poul-
try show, which will close tomorrow
after four-days' session, is great
success. The first prize for highest
scoring was taken by G.. H. Classford's
White Plymouth Rocks. This Is the
first poultry show ever held in the San
Joaquin valley.
The herald., 1897-12-23
An Elk Banuuat

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 22.-Meade
e. Deitweiler, grand exalted ruler of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, who arrived on Saturday, was to-
night the guest of San Francico lodge
at banquet rendered him in the Cali
fornia hotel. Covers were set for 200.
The herald., 1897-12-23
Rev. Morrison Married

PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 22.-Rev. A. B.
Morrison, Methodist clergyman of Los
Angeles, and Miss Anna NJ Lowrie of
this city were married today Rev. B. W.
Norris, Episcopal bishop Of Oregon and
uncle Of the bride, officiating.
The herald., 1897-12-23
TAKES THE CHANCES

ASTORIA, Or, Dec. 22.-The side
wheel river steamer Ocean Wave, COM
pletely boxed in and built up for ocean
travel, sailed for Puget sound this
morning. Unless a severe storm over
takes the Ocean Wave it is thought she
will make the voyage in safety.
The herald., 1897-12-23

with the river boats owned by Ladue &
Co.
The schooner Frank A. Rackliff left
Boston today for Seattle, carrying
party of twenty, who will opreate in the
Yulxon repion
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SPEECH CAUSES SURPRISE.
z. NJ. HAMMOND NOT IN TOUCH
WITH HIS AUDIENCE.

Praises President Mckinley and His
High Protective Tariff Before 1000
to 1000 People at the Fourth of
July Celebration at WaycrOss-The
Celebration Success In Every
Other Way--Rnin Prevents the Car
rying Out of Part of the Pro-
gTamme.
Waycross, Ga. July with the excep-
ton of the unsatisfactory grafton of Hon.
q. M Hammond of Atlanta and the omis-
sion of certain parts of the programme in
he afternoon because of rain storm. the
Fourth Of July celebration and trades day
proved a success.
Three or four thousand visitors, the
largest concourse of visitors WGycross
ever had, were here. Two long tables we'll
dled with barbecued meats and loaves OF
bread under the shade on Gulf street, and
dinner was served to thousands.
A farmer won s. for the finest water
melon exhibited and Culks. the baby Of
Mrs. Calvin Taylor of johnson Park,
won s. in the baby show.
Miss Allen OF Pierce county, won IS in
he beauty show.
Mr.. Wilson of Folkston, won s. in foot
race.
Charlie Cason won the medal in the boys
championship in the quarter Of a mile BIZ
cycle handicap.
Rain prevented other races. games, etc.
It is the general sentiment that whls
Mr. Hammond made an able speech il
was unsuited to the audience and the4Sc-
oasion. 1t was on the line of the single
gold standard and a protective tariff and
contentment with and support of the pres
ent federal administration the speaker
claiming 20 be a democrat and to have a.
ways voted the democratic ticket. The
committee and those escorting the speaker
10 the stand, and the gentleman introduc-
ng him to the audience, claim surprise
al the tenor of the speech and wish to dis
claim all responsibility for it, AS rule
the people of this section are bimetallists
and against a high protective tariff fav-
Oring a strictly revenue tariff with Incl
dental protection resulting therefrom
equitably distributed. and are not content
with the plans and policies of the powers
that be.
AS a matter Of convenience to-day was
selected for the Fourth of July celebration
and trades day. The speaker was natur-
ally expected to deliver a Fourth of JULY
GRAFTON. Mr.. Hammond was invited al
the instance of ]. G. Spotswood. The
committee supposed Mr.. Hammond would
make no political speech. The speaker
was escorted to the stand by such prom
inent citizens as Hon. A NJ. Knight.
Judge ]. l.. Sweat, Col. ]. c. Mcdonald
and others who remained on the stand
until the speech ended.
Col. John c. Mcdonald was selected to
introduce Mr.. Hammond. and he did SO
In a speech that was well received. The
audience was surprised as the speaker out
lined his speech. A number of persons
became so disappointed that they walked
away. The pubic here are thoroughly
displeased with the speech.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
BLALUCN'S BOAST.
lie Says the HumbIcst Citizen VIII
Know just Whore the Money Goes.

iIe Says the HumbIcst citizen VIII
Know just Whore the Money Goes.
Atlanta, Ga. July 2.-The B!alock inves-
iigatng committee before adjourning to
lay, went through the accounts of Pen
sion Commissioner Johnson. A member
said they were found all right.
When the committee meets Monday it
win return to the controller generals de
= artment.
Chairman Blalock said this Afternoon
that, Notwithstanding the criticism that
he committee had endured, it still stuck
10 its original notion of going TO the bot
ON Of every hing, applying 10 white
wash, and, in the end, of putting thing
ia such shape that the humbiest cftizeo
would know exactly what became of CIV
cry dollar he pad into the state treasury
Chairman Blaloek is fond of saying such
hings, and very little else OF course. the
humbiest citizen and many another Cit
zen, more aspiring than he, will never
owing to the nature OF things, know any
hing If the sort.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
GOLD NINE FOR eRIFFINITES.
HEIRS TO A S312, 100000 ESTATE
TURN UP IN GEORGIA.

The Property to Revert to the De-
scendants of Thomas Edwards Tn
der a Lease Made 90 Years Ago.
Some of 1t In the Heart of New
York City and the Balance Land
Lying Along the Hudson River.
Griffin, Ca, July 2--There are but few
people in Griffin who have ever imagined
that an interest in 1912, 600 worth of real
estate, which includes a large slice of
the city of New York, is about to fan in
the lap of worthy family in Griffin In
III Thomas Edwards bought from the
Indians 5000 acres of land lying along
the Hudson river, which transaction the
English government sanctioned in cons.d-
Grafton of valuable services rendered the
crown by him during the French and In
dan war.
Shortly after this Mr.. Edwards died, and
his estate was administered upon by Rob
ert Edwards, his Oldest son. After peace
had been restored Robert leased for nine
ty-nine years a large tract of this land,
upon which New York is built, to Aaron
Burr. This was done in 1883. After hold
ing the property for thirty-three years,
Burr sub-leased it to New York city for
sixty-six years. The record of these trans
actions show that at the expiration of the
lease of ninety-nine years the property,
with all the Improvements, was to revert
to the descendants of Thomas Edwards.
Thomas Edwards had five sons and one
daughter, to wit: Robert, john William
Solomon, Thomas and FRANKIE There Il
no question about Robert Edwards fam
lily tree being established, which will place
many thousands Of this Inheritance H.
Griffin.
J. c. and Emory p. Edwards, proprie
tors OF the new racket store, are great
grandchildren of Robert Edwards, the old
est son Of Thomas Edwards. the org.na
owner OF this Immense property and
VIII, in all probability, receive a handsome
portion OF the same. Ii has only been
few years since the expiration of the
Burr lease, and already propositions arc
beng made by parties holding parcels OF
his property 10 compromise and pay for
titles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
NOTICE.

Savannah, Ca, June r. 1Ss7.-To con-
form to an act of the General Assembly
Of the state of Georgia, approved Dec. IS,
1898, notice Is hereby given by the under
signed. residents of New York, execu-
tors of the will of Eugene Kelly, late of
the city of New York, deceased, of the
intention to transfer to Eugene Kelly,
Jr., Edward Kelly, Thomas H. Kelly,
Paul Fuller and Daniel f. Sullivan, trus-
tees under the will of Eugene Kelly, de-
ceased, the following stocks. viz: Thirty
one hundred and twenty-eight shares of
the Southern Bank of the State of Geor-
gia, thirty-one hundred and ten of which
stand in the name of Eugene Kelly and
eighteen in the name of estate of Eugene
Kelly.
Also. one hundred shares stock of the
Merchants National Bank of Savannah
standing in the name of Eugene Kelly.
EUGENE KELLY, JR.,
EDWARD KELLY,
THOMAS H. KELLY,
PAUL FULLER,
DANIEL F. SULLIVAN,
Executors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
WORK OF The WARM WAVE.
GOV. Atkinson Suffering From the
Effects of the Heat.


Effects of the Heat.
Atlanta. Ga, July 2-Under the blazing
summer heat sunstrokes in this locality
seem to be more abundant than ever be-
fore. The story Of 1Oi degrees Fahrenheit
sent out by the Associated Press was a
canard of course, and so was the report
Of a large number of prostrations from
heat, but Gov. Atkinson, as Mrs. Akin
son announced this evening is suffering
from what is considered a mild attack
and there are two other well authenticated
cases. The governor has not been able
to MI in his full hours at his office, and
to-day could not come out at all Medical
attention seemed TO have made him easier
TO. night, but he will probably not be fl,
for work before next week
The case OF the negro city convict, who
died here suddenly the other day, has been
already reported.
To-day Assistant Keeper of the Peni-
Tertiary J. c. Moore returned from the
Maddox camp In Ebert county This is
where females are confined He says he
does not know the woman's name nor
from what county she came, but she fell
dead yesterday while hoolng between
rows In a patch Of corn. She was a
trusty sentenced 10 two years, and was
about fifty years OF age. Heart trouble.
aggravated by extreme heat, Is supposed
TO have been responsible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

A dividend of (S2.5O) two dollars and
hfiy cents per share on the capital stock
of the Southwestern Railroad Company,
will be paid on and after July 9Th, 1897,
to stockho .ders of record on the books of
the company, at the close of business on
June 10Th. 1897 Dividends payable at the
office of the company in Macon Ca, and
at the Citizens Bank of Savannah Sa-
vannah. Ga. The books of the company
will be closed from June 10Th, 1897, 10
July 9Th. 1897, both inclusive.
BY order of the board.
JOHN NJ. WALKER,
Secretary and Treasurer
Macon, Ca, June 12th 1897.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
SHOT As HE SLEPT.
Brutal Murder by n Jealous Negro AT
Augusta.

Augusta.
r. Augusta, Ca. July 2.-According to the
coroner's verdict this evening. Augusta
was the scene of a brutal and premedi-
tated murder to-day
The murderer and murdered man are
both negroes, and the latter was peace
fully sleeping when the murderer shot him
behind the ear and sent bullet crash
ing through his head
The shooting took place in Sarah HUI
berts house, a dingy-looking shanty, at
No els Fenwick street.
George Dickson. or Pop" as he is call
ed, shot and instantly killed Dave VIII
Jams. better known as Yankee Dave"
They are both notorious members of a
tough gang of negroes. well known TO the
police courts. Sarah Hubert, at Whose
house the killing occurred, testified that
when Pop came to her door he inquired
if Yankee Dave" was inside and she
told him he was in her room asleep.
Pop then walked in. saying: Where
is the -? l want TO kill him."
Sarah told him not g. bother "Yankca
Dave" he was asleep, and with that Pop
walked INTO the next room, where Tho
sleeping man was, and she heard the pIS-
tol shot She rushed into the room ana
saw Yankee Dave writhing in death
agony, and SAID 10 Pop, What have you
doue?'
He answered: Il have killed the --
- -" and then walked out in the
street. He was met a short distance fror
the door by his pals, Mason Bussey and
Afford Tanksiey who, attracted by thc
shot, came rthning to the scene.
They inquired: What have you done
Poo?"
Il have killed the scoundrel" he said,
but the pistol went off accidentally"
The accidental theory was advanced be
fore the coroners jury, but there was
nothing to sustain II except Pop Dlxon's
fearful protestatio at police headquar-
ters that he had accidentally killed his
best friend. The jury declared the killing
premeditated murder. Dixon and williams
are both young men, and the motive OF
the killing is said TO have been jealousy
OF Williams attentions to a young negro
woman who recently came to town on an
excursion from South Carolina, and whom
Dixon desired to monopolize.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
TAX ON CIGARETTES.

Republican Caucus Proposes to
Double the Committee Rate.
Washington, July 1.-The republican
caucus last night not only decided not TO
impose the extra beer tax, but 1t also
at the suggestion of Senator Pritchard
receded from the proposed changes on
manufactured tobacco, inc .udng snuf and
smoking tobacco, leaving only the pro.
vision In regard 20 cigars and cigarettes
Of the internal revenue features Of the
bill. A decision was reached to make the
rate on cigarettes double that propose
by the finance committee, or 81 per IN, Iis>
and on those weighing less than three
pounds per thousand and increasing the
rate for those of larger size.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

The firm of Fretwell & Nichols is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. J. w.
FretweH assumes all liabilities, he viii
collect all the accounts, and ne alone is
authorized TO sign the Old firm name lie
win continue the business corner Bay aud
Bul streets.
w. n. Nichols will continue the station
cry and printing business at Nos. ) and
z Bay street, west. Both members Of the
late firm bespeak, the one for the other.
a continuance of the patronage so Hber-
ally bestowed upon them in the past.
j. w. FRETWELL,
July l, 1897 WIN. N. NICHOLS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
CARoLIKA's MAIN DIsPENsARY.
E. b. Wesley to Get Possession OF
Agricultural Hall.

Charleston. S. c., July I'm the United
States circuit court here to-day Judge
Simonton handed down a decision refus-
ing to grant the prayer Of the state that
E. b. Wesley be restrained from taking
possession Of the agricultural hall in Co
lumbia.
The case first came up before Judge
Simonton under the Tillman administra-
ton of several years ago. The state lost
before the circuit court, the court of ap-
peais and the supreme court of the United
States. Recently application was made
here before Judge S.monton for a stay of
proceedings. Now this case has gone
against the state, it is probable Mr. Wes-
ley will get possession of the property
The agricultural hall is now used as the
states central dispensary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03
EXCURSIONS.
HaISdH GId HIIniIgIOl ISIQId


In effect on and after June 5. Steamer
Doretta daily except Mondays from
Thunderbolt at 1920 a. m. and 7:20 D. M
Leave Warsaw at p. m. Saturdays and
sundays. From Thunderbolt 800 D. m.
Mondays from city at p. M, from
Thunderbolt at 7:2O p. m. Steamer Alpha
for Warsaw Sundays, from city at 9 a. m.
from Thunderbolt 1880 a. m. Leaving War
saw at p. m. Excursion tickets 35c except
Sundays; Sundays 45c. Wilmington Is
and 4Oc, including car service, on sale by
s., T. & l. H. Railroad, Bolton street
junction. Charters can be made on very
reasonable terms. For all information
apply to JNO. F. ROBERTSON. wharf
KINS. Manager. Thunderbolt 'Phone SIS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-03

We have made arrangements for a large
supply Of Ice for to-day Saturday. and
also for Sunday; we have also arranged
to place on the streets three more wagons,
making seventeen wagons. We ask the
public 70 send in their orders early to-day
Tor extra ice they may need for Sunday.
We have not raised prices; we want your
trade and. in spite OF the extreme hot
spell, we shall endeavor to supply ali, just
as long as the men and stock can stand
II. Tho GORRfE ICE MANI. co.