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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

Cyclists desiring 10 join the League of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and addresses
10 the Cycling Editor. Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

The bicycle race meet 10 he held az Panama has
been postponed until March S. Hadheld and Acker
have been matched 20 race at the Orlando track
Florida for 500 purse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

There was a lively time last night at the meet
ing Of the xXxIvth Assembly District Tammany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

-.-. ,s son,e talk among the wheeling members
81. the New-York Athletic Club Of the absence VI ie
enthusiasts on the Cycling Committee OF '"e 0
~ oor,,,,ee il the same as last year, namely: Dr'
~ .' n poweu John c. Gulck and Douglass
rtnrv IT is said that they are all ousl,est , -" IN,
rt,hout the time necessary TO LOOK al'er I'M p
VIZ have been suggested of the sort needea IN
the club.
7 Rosenfeid takes a hopeful view OF conoi'iois
T., the rade Mr. Rosenfeld is of the opinion mat 'e
financial condition OF the trade depends iarse'! on
the condition Of the people b I've i be}ore selecting his
+ waiting for the Cycie ohV" "
mount for the year.
rsaac T. Potter returned 10 the city from Adam!
s..ordov He had not been at division headquarters
for ten minutes when there line OF FRIENDS val.
Ing 10 see him extending out 10 the eleval9r S.'a -
He had nothing TO say regardihs Ills c"'u'"'' "
the presidency OF the /. A W.
There will be a meeting Of the Board Of the New
York Consulate Of the League Of American Whee'-
men in the Vanderbilt Building at noon To-Day
The annual reception of the Yorkville Wheelmen
was held at the Central Opera House last night
There a large attendance.
The bicycle race meet 10 he held az Panama mas
been postponed until March s. Hatfield and Acker
have been matched 20 at the Orlando track
Florida. for 500 purse
The first action in approving the proposal OF the
New-Jersey Division of the L. A. w. TO secure the
rights and privileges already enjoyed by cyclists IN
q y. j. ''1's ""' ''"''' ~ " w V "
4 canvass Of the cyclists in Connecticut has been
made There are $4,000 of whom more than forty
eight thousand are voters.
Cyclists desiring 10 join the League of American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and addresses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

There will be meeting Of the Board OF the New
York Consulate of the League OF american ""eei
~ in inc Vanderbilt Building at noon to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

To THE Boston Herald" Governor Altged's sue
cesar ,s like Mother Hubbard for when he went 10
the Treasury for funds ne found Il was bare ana 30
moor illinois has none with which 10 pay anybody
ven, the expenses OF the legislature IL advises
that Governor Tanner get Mr. Barnet TO write the
State a piece
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

The annual reception of the Yorkvne Wheelmen
was held at the Central opera House last his"''
There was a large attendance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

The standing OF the teams IN the AsSooli'1u
w.. CInh bowling tournament of New-Jersey is
ms follows: Highest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

'The ThcaEO THrtr OVt'II V0TVaITIS 11c ToT'o"TTTH
interesting bit of Information: The debt OF New
york civ Is sIlsOoo 900: the debt OF Philadelphia Is
s2t 90 900 of Boston si3ty).g0: OF Brooklyn, $57-
oso oYo. Of Cincinnati s2G.eoccy OF Baltimore. $l5,-
90 o ~ chicago sl2 900 600: OF St. Louis $40 0JO
and ri New orleans SIS 00O0 1t will be seen that
the debt OF Chicago is least OF all the large cities
Whsn Greater New-York adds Brooklyn and the
outlying provinces she will have pretty stn debt
on her hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

"Ohio politicians have each other by the ears OF
they are falling each others necks in loving EN-
brace. just according to the dispatch you read
says The syracuse Post Pay your money and
take your choice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-23

Commenting the report that Governor Black
will let the Republican machine dictate his appoint
merits, The Buffalo Times" remarks: "If the Gov
ernor must surrender part OF his functions the
machine why doesn't he declare himself indepen-
dent of machine influence In making his appoint
ments, but accommodating to Mr.. Plat in approx
ing or disappearing bills? Then people might rea
sonably hope for some good from this adminlsira-
tion. AS 1t is. he says Plat may dictate to him as
to appointments and TO the Senate and Assembly as
to legislation. Two rubber stamps instead of one.
that Is ALL
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
A NEGRO's EsCAPADE.
Sent to the ChaIn-Gang For His
OHeuNes

sent to the ChnIn-Gang For His
ORenses.
Abbeville. Ga, March s.-The town coun-
eli OF Abbeville has determined TO build
a handsome city hall. which is badly need
ed Jim Caller. negro from Irwin coun-
~, came to Abbeviile heavily armed on
Saturday. In the course Of the day, he fill
cd up on whisky, and made a tour Of the
negro quarter OF the town, entering
dwellings and compelling women 20 re-
move his shoes, ana kiss his feet, then
driving them into the streets in terror. He
finally boarded the outgoing passenger
train on the Abbeyiile Western branch of
the Georgia and Alabama railway. and
stampeded the passengers in the Negroes
coach. and seizing their effects as they
fed He then entered the baggage and ex-
press car, and drove the express messen-
ger. and baggage master out at the point
Of a pistol. He was finally arrested, and
consigned 70 Jail. and to-day was sentenc-
cd in the county courts to twelve months
on the chain-gang or pay a fine Of $40, on
the charge OF pointing a pistol at an
other" Other charges will be probably
made at the proper time by the railway au-
fhrrifieg
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Cases From the Eastern Circuit FL
nnIIx Passed Upon.


Atlanta, Ca. March s.-The supreme
court to-day rendered the following de-
clsions in cases from the eastern circuit:
Savannah cotton mills VS.. War
field. reversed; O'Kecfe VS.. Cotton, af-
frrned; Florida Peninsular Railroad Com
pany We. Cain. affirmed; Savannah, Thun-
derbolt and Isle Of Hope Railroad Com
pany VS.. Fennell affirmed; Mayor Of Sa-
vannah vs.. Gresham, reversed; Bird vs..
Burgsteiner reversed; Helmley VS.. Davis,
reversed: Stewart vs.. the Bank of Social
Circle. affirmed.
The court also hands down It's decision
IN the case Of the trustees Of Trinity
church vs.. Meldrim and OF Meldrim VS.
the trustees OF Trinity church; both
branches Of the case being reversed.
This case IS quite an interesting one
Before his death. which occurred In Sa-
vannah last November Col. Mcintyre
gave TO Trinity and Wesley Methodist
churches each a generous donation in
Southwestern railroad bonds, with the
provision that all the dividends should
accrue 70 him during his lifetime. Short
~ after his death the company declared
a dividend and the trustees Of the church.
IS set no the claim that they were enti-
tied 10 the dividends paid after his death.
70 this his executor demurred and claim
ed that his estate was entitled to the
greater portion Of the money, as Il had
accumulated during the life Of Col. Mcln-
tyre; the court below decided against the
executors, whereupon an appeal was tax
en- TO the supreme court and the case
was argued IN February. The decision
OF the supreme court reverses the decision
Of the court below. and the executors VIII
receive the larger part Of the amount OF
tho dividends
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
NORTH CAROLINA RAILWAY LEASE.
Threatening Deadlock in the state
Legislature Broken.

Threatening Deadlock in the state
Legislature Broken.
Raleigh. y. c. March s.-The Din to an
null the lease Of the North Carolina rail-
road 70 the Southern railway. together
with the substitute and amendments was
finally disposed Of in the House Of Repre-
sentatives to-day. when a motion 20 table
prevailed by the votes Of the supporters
Of the original measure. The deadlock
that began al I O'Clock Friday. and
threatened TO continue 70 the close OF the
session. was broken this morning, when
the supporters OF the Cook bill saw that
they could not get Their measure through
the house a second time. there being
majority favorable 70 the passage OF the
Grant substitute but they were able, by
dilatory tactics. 20 prevent action on the
latter. and 10 prevent failure Of action up
on q number Of bills that were pending,
voted 10 table the substitute, the sup
porters Of the latter RETAINING from yot-
ing. The matter now stands as II was
before the b.ll 70 annul the lease was in
troduced.
The Senate to-day passed a bill. which
had previously gone through the House,
70 put Cleveland and CASTOR counties in
the Seventh congressional district, and
Davie and Godkin counties in the Eighth.
The legislature will adjourn at nOoOn
Tomorrow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
Settled ONCE ron ALL.
Gov. EIIerbe's Proposition to Re-
move the metropolitan Police.

Gov. EIIerbe's Proposition to Re-
move the metropolitan Police.
Charleston, S. c.. March S.-A secret
meeting of the city council Of Charleston
was held to-day for the purpose of con-
sidering the proposition TO remove the
metropolitan police system made by Gov.
Ellerbe to Mayor smyth. The doors were
closed and details Of the meeting are
withheld from the public until the regu-
lar meeting of council tomorrow night.
From an alderman present, it is under
stood that the proposition is that the gov
ernor will restore home rule here at once
II the council will agree to aid the state
in enforcing the dispensary law in
Charleston. 1t is understood that eighteen
aldermen signed the proposed agreement,
that five refused to sign and one was abb
sent. The matter will come UP before
the regular meeting Of the city council
tomorrow evening, when 1t will be anal
iy disposed Of Under these circumstan-
ces the fate of the metropolitan police
system is settled once and for all.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
A CARD.

We respectfully announce to our friends
and the public in general that we are now
connected with the metropolitan Clothing
Company, successors of Appel & Schaul
who are now opening up an entire new
line of Spring Clothing. Hats and Fur
nishing Goods of the very latest styles
and best makes. We feel assured and
better satisfied that we are in a position
to serve you better than ever before
Thanking you for past favors and solicit
ing a continuance of same we are yours,
very respectfully,
JOHN w. PARKER.
81 GOLINSKI.
DAVE GREENBAUM.
ABE J. LEHWALD.
SOL SCHAUL.
M. s. MINGLEDORF.
HENRY MEINHARD, JR.
LEO SCHAUP.
MOE. LEVY.
II. V. GECKS.
l.. s. HARTFORD.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
FERSANDINA FLIckERINGs.
Gentry Suddenly Pulls Up Stakes.
Missing Captain.

Missing Captain.
Fernandina, Fla, March s.-Prof Cen
try's horse and dog show arrived here
yesterday afternoon and this morning put
Up their tents and made arrangements to
give a performance this afternoon After
their work was completed an application
for license was made and Tax Collector
Priest required 1875 for the state and coun-
~ license. Prof Gentry refused to pay
this and took up his tents and departed
with the show at $50 O'Clock for Jackson
VILE.
Gentry has a written agreement signed
by Priest in which he agrees to issue IL
cense 20 MIN for S72.50. but Priest said the
show does not come under this head. Prof.
Gentry will enter suit against Priest for
s. 90. AS the train pulled out tonight the
Gentry band played Say Farewell But
Not Goodbye"
Fire broke out In the Williams resi-
dence occupied by Mr.. W F. Olds at s
O'Clock this evening. The fire companies
ceeded in putting it out with but little
damage. a portion Of the roof being burnt
off.
jeremiah Smith Of Philadelphia, one Of
the owners of the schooner Terra, which
has been lying here without a captain
Since + en-. - dEIlFtu mere ty-udgs Inc
former captain, G. W. Parker, who left
here on Feb %. has not been heard from
as yet, and Mr.. Smith says he has no
doubt but he has skipped. He also said
that Capt. Parker stood very poorly with
the owners OF the vessel, and as soon
as the vessel reached New York arrange
ments had been made to re-
place him, and for this rea-
son he left her here, fearing TO
meet her owners. He said that the cap
tain had been squandering money wher-
ever he went and just before leaving his
last port had drawn on the vessels agents
for 5000, besides leaving with the freight
money from the last trip, which amounted
to 3, 30 or $500
Mr.. Smith has made arrangements with
Capt. 4. 3. Lasserie. a pilot on this bar,
20 take charge of the vessel and carry her
10 New York. a crew will be shipped.
and the vessel will sail in a few days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
CLEVELAND XSD ms FRIEND.
Il. c. Denedicts Yacht May shortly
visit Jacksonville

Jacksonville Fla, March s.-A letter
was received in the city this morning by
prominent citizen from l.. c. Benedict.
well-known visitor to this city ana an
intimate friend OF ex-President Cleveland
saying that Mr.. Cleveland, with Cant.
Lambcrton and DR.. Wood. are now at
Portsmouth Va, where they arrived Fri
day on the buoy tender Maple. and that
the party will leave there either to-day or
tomorrow on board Mr.. Bonedices yacht
oneida. AMI that they viii then proceed
10 southern waters. calling IN at Jackson
Vile and remaining several days here. and
they will proceed on down the east coast
and into the Gulf of Mexico.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
WILL WELCOME HENDERSON.
FIOrida's New senator to he warmly
Received Mt Tallahassee.

Tallahassee, Fla, March S.-Senator
Henderson has not yet returned 10 the
capital, but everything is prepared to give
him rousing welcome when he does
come.
There is no apprehension here that he
may not be seated. His case is unlike the
celebrated Lemantle case, in which the
legislature had failed to elect a senator.
The legislature, whose duty it is to choose
a United States senator, does not meet
until April 6. In 1877 Gov Perry appoint
ed Gen. Finley. There was no session.
but he received the pay Of a senator Gov.
Mitchell appointed Samuel Pasco. There
was session of the Senate. and he was
admitted. There Is no news of special i'm
portance from Carrabelle except that
strangers continue to mysteriously arrive
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
Undey eminent scientific control
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Mud" Horses Have the Advantage
and the PubIfc Does Well.

New Orleans, March s.-A big crowd for
a Monday witnessed to-day's racing. and
only mud horses could act to advantage.
Three favorites won, however. and the
public did well.
First Race.-Seven furlongs Sauterne.
l02, A. Barrett. s TO 5. won by a neck,
with Jim Hogg, los. Scherrer. s to l, sec
ond by four lengths, and Eleanor Nc. 100
T. Burns. . to /. third. Time 1854. LORD
WillowDroOlI, TenOchutlan, Rouble and
Fischer also ran.
Second Race.-Half mile, two-year-old
Sly Fox, 105. Hirsch. to 2, won by a
length, with Van Antwerp, 115 r. Will
Jams, to !, second by six lengths and
George T. Dodd, 1O5. Caywood. to 8.
third. Time O:53A. Jim Lyle and Lady
Hanley also ran.
Third Race-Nile and twenty yards. Do
mingo. JOG. Scherrer. 4 TO !, won by two
lengths, with Dave Pulsifer lO4, Caywood,
7 to ], second by ten lengths, and Jack
the Jew, 80. w. Dean. 30 to l, third. Time
1:53. Beau Ideal, Davezac and Royal
Prince also ran.
Fourth Race-Seven furlongs Sharon,
JOG, A. Barrett even, won by two lengths,
with The Plutocrat, IS. Dorsey. g to ,, sec
ond and Paladin, 10, Caywood. to 2,
third. Time 1:35. Necedah and Mamie
Lord also ran.
Fifth Race-Seven furlongs Little Matt.
105. j. Hill, TO l. won by head with
Harry Lee. 102 T. Burns. s to 5. second by
a length and Harv. b.. 81. Dorsey. Y to 1,
third. Time 1851. Mitt Boykin, Zaldivar.
Nauritius. Little Buck Mary Chance and
Sanguine also ran.
Sixth Race-Six furlongs. Ollean. &c. T.
Burns, 3 to 1, won by half a length, with Al
Kyris. 101, Powers, y to !. second by half
a length and Mamie Callam. 81. Dorsey, 5
TO ], third. Time :21A Glen Albyn, Dawn
ana Tern also ran.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
SUICIDE At MACON.
A Former Resident of Savannah
Shoots Himself

Macon. Ca, March so. N. Dana. gem
eral superintendent of J. w. Burke & Co. s
printing and publishing house. committed
suicide this morning by shooting. He re-
signed Saturday night the position he had
held twenty-one years on the ground that
he thought he was no longer serviceable.
The grip caused dependency.
Dana was born in Castleton VT. sixty
one years ago, and came south before the
war, and located in Savannah, where he
was employed in the printing business. He
left Savannah in 1866 and came to Macon,
since which time he has been constantly
at work in the Job printing bust
ness. He leaves a widow and six children.
His father and brother also died by their
own hands
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
ROUGH ON RATS IN WHISKY.
Kennedy Was MOrOse and sullcn
and wanted to Die.

Kennedy was morOse ana Sullch
and wanted to Die.
augusta, Ca, March S.-M. J. Kennedy,
who runs a store and barroom in West
End was again sensationally before the
public to-day. Ten days ago. after a
weeks disappearance from home, il will
be remembered, he was found by a MEM
Der of his family sitting on street curb
ing in Savannah in a state of intoxica-
ton. With great difficulty he was in
duced TO come home, and since his return
he has been moody and morose To-day
he attempted suicide by adding trough
on rats" to his liquor. A physician was
summoned as soon as the facts was dis
covered. and, after considerable work, the
old man was relieved.
The body of an unknown negro woman
was found to-day washed ashore on the
river bank six miles above Augusta on
the Carolina side. Up to the present time
it is not known here where she came
from, or under what circumstance she
was drowned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
WHY HE RonnED THE MAILS.

Young ThomnsviiIe Messenger Says
He Stole For His Sick Parents.
Townsville, Ca, March S.-Inspector
Gillespie of the postoiice department to-
day arrested William Bland, young
white man, messenger In the postoiiice in
this city, charged with robbing the mails.
Bland made a fun confession and returned
a portion OF the money He was placed
under $1,000 bond by Commissioner Rod
denbery to appear at the next term of the
United States court.
Young Band says he stole the money 10
keep his father and mother, who have
been sick long time from suffering for
food and fuel. The Roy bore a good rep
utation and his arrest was a surprise TO
every one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
PROPOSALS. WANTED.

Headquarters Fire Department, Office
Of Fire Chief, Savannah. Ga, March 8
1s97.-Proposals for furnishing the Fire
Department with summer uniforms will
be received at the Office of the undersign-
ed until Friday March 10. at D. m. All
bids must be made under seal and be ad-
dressed Board OF Fire Commissioners.
IBID for Uniforms" Specifications can
be had upon application at office OF Fire
Chief.
JOHN L. mcguire, Fire Chief
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
Found Dead.

Lyons, Ca, March S.--Yesterday evening
a party of negroes walking on the rail-
road track from Ohoopee. found a dead
negro man, under Pendleton creek treste
They reported here that the body was that
of a white man. but the coroner found IL
was that of a black man. He brought
1t TO Lyons and held an inquest. The jury
decided that the man came to his death by
being knocked off the bridge by the train.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
TO FIRE DYNAMITE SHELLS.
Crusier Vesuvius to Practice in Flor
ida Waters.

Crusfer Vesuvius to Practice I'm Flor
ida Waters.
Jacksonville, Fla, March s.-The dyna-
mite cruiser Vesuvius, Capt. Pillsbury,
viii go down the river tomorrow and out
to sea, where she will practice with her
three large dynamite guns. These guns
are capable of discharging 600 pounds of
dynamite, ana while they were thoroughly
tested on land before being mounted on
the Nesuvus, they have. it is said, never
been fired from that vessel and that the
first shot from them will be fired off the
Florida coast tomorrow. Projectiles and
small shells will also be fired from the
same guns. which are so arranged that
any kind of a shot can be used. The
charges are fired by compressed air with
1900 pounds of pressure to the square inch,
and there is very little report from the
discharge, which sounds something like
the swapping of a spring gun. 1t is hoped
that the test will be successful
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
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CONDEMNED BY COUNCILMEN
Attack of ministerial Union Stigma
tfzed aS Unwarranted.

tfzed aS Unwarranted.
Charleston. S. c.. March ga sensation
has been caused here to-day by action of
the Ministerial Union Of this city in pass
ing a resolution not only endorsing Mar
shall Martin, but adding that in the unions
opinion the dispensAry law cannot be en-
forced with the city council now consti-
tuted as it is If the city controls the police
system. Only seven preachers attended the
union meeting which organization has
about thirty members. Many members of
the council are greatly incensed over what
they deem an unwarranted attack upon
them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
MCCONNELL DANGEROUSLY ILL.

Doctors Saved This Man with Great
Difficulty.
Ocala, Fla, March s.-R. B. Mcconnell.
president of the defunct Merchants Ma
tional Bank of Ocala. attempted suicide,
one day last week in Ocala, by taking
poison. The physicians, who were called,
had great difficulty in saving Mr. Nc
ConnelPs life. and it is said that he is
still dangerously i'll.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
SENIOR sPEAKERs CHOSEN.
University Press Club Organizes and
Elects officers.

Athens, Ca. March s.-George T. Jack
son OF Augusta and S. ID. Watson were
chosen to-day as senior speakers for the
commencement.
The University Press Club was organized
with Charles n. Block president, G. II.
George vice president, and Nat Harris
treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09

Macon, Ga, March S-The tramp, II. M.
Collins, who was hurt IN the train wreck
near Cordele and brought TO this city for
treatment died to-day. His home was in
Houston county, which fact he made
known just before his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-03-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Having purchased from the receiver Of the
James Douglass business all the stock on hand
of stove repairs TOR the following well known
brands, viz: Othello Royal Manhattan, Penn
Cook. Home, Boynton Heaters, Sunshine
Pearl Tenders, Crates etc. l am prepared
TO furnish any parts of said stoves and ranges
at the lowest price and will guarantee good
work.
make a speciality Of repair OF stoves and
heaters OF all kinds, and will furnish part and
repair for same, and my stock OF castings for
the same includes almost every well known
brand sold in this market
For sale also Stove Pipes Blowers, Ash
Pans. etc. Estimates on plumbing, timing
and Job work solicited.