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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-09
DURRANT MUST DIE.
supreme Court Refuses Him a Writ
of Habeas Corpus,

Washington, Nov. s.-The United States
supreme court to-day affirmed the decis-
ion of the circuit court for the California
circuit, refusing a writ of habeas corpus
to William Henry Theodore Durrant, un-
Miss Blanche Lamonte in San Francisco
in April, 1896
The case has attracted attention
throughout the whole of the United States,
and to-days decision permits the law to
take its course with the condemned man.
Chief Justice Fuller announced the courts s
decision, but made no remarks in doing so,
save to cite few authorities on which
the court based its decision.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-09

Madrid, Nov. Seen. Weylers
political backers supported by
his influential following in the
army, are fomenting an agitation IN
his behalf against the government policy
and are preparing to give him a reception
on his arrival, which will, If they can
bring It about, neutralize the critical at
titude of the Sagasta cabinet.
Senor Romero Robledo, who is leading
the agitation, addressed a large meeting
of the conservatives to-day, at which sew
eral senators and deputies were present
and made violent attack upon the gov
erning committee of the conservative
party whom he charged with being re-
sponsible for the disorder of the party. He
eulogized Gen. Weyler as a military com
mander and as civil administrator, and
urged that war is the only true policy in
Cuba"
Senor Robledo will go to Coruna to
meet Gen. Weyler on the arrival of
the Montserrat. Meanwhile he is organ
izing a series of public meetings to pro-
test against the recall of Gen. Weyler, the
first of which will be held tomorrow, and
he proposes a reorganization of the con-
servative party upon the basis of the pro-
gramme of the late Senor Canovas, as to
Cuba and the Philippines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-09
sIKHs sLAUGHTERED.
A Native Officer and ThIrty-hve Men
Reported Killed In a RavIne.

Simla. Nov. ga rumor has reached
here that a native officer and thirty-five
silShs belonging to the Kurram column
have been intercepted by the trlbesmen in
a ravine and slaughtered, but the rumor is
not yet officially confirmed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-09
JULIO QUESADA PARDONED.

He Was Under Sentence of Death and
His Mothers Plea Saved Him.
Havana, Nov. Sat the solicitation of
Sonora Emilia Quesada, widow of Senior
Artega Quesada, Capt. Gen. Blanco has
pardoned her son. Julio Quesada. a neph-
ew of Senior Gonzolo Quesada of the Gu
ban junta at New York. The young man
was under sentence of death.
Seven insurgents were tried by court
martial here to-day and fifty-three insur-
gents were sent to the penal settlement on
the Isle of Pines.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-09
wEYLER ON THE OCEAN.
His steamer Leaves Porto Rico After
Making Repairs.

Havana, Nov. S.-An official dispatch re-
ceived here from Porto Rico announces
that the Spanish steamer Montserrat'
with Gen Weyler on board, which left
Havana on Sunday last for Spain via
Porto Rico, and which put into Gibara,
province of Santiago de Cuba, owing to
a mishap to her machinery, left Porto
Rico Yesterday afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
FOR PROPER SCHOOL HISTORIES.
Educators and Citizens May be In
xited fo Grand Camp Meeting.

The officers of the Grand Camp OF
Virginia are making their preparations
for the big meeting the organization Is
TO hold here next month. and are making
special efforts to have some decisive ac-
ton taken at this meeting looking to the
introduction in southern schools or pro-
per histories. With this particular ldea
i'm view. Captain 7. c. Morton, or Staun-
ton. and Captain Thomas Elicit met
Grand Commander Cussons at Glen Allen
Yesterday, and between them they pre-
pared the following ctrcular-letter, whlch
will be sent out at once:
To the Advisory Council OF the Grand
Camp. Confederate veterans, Depart
ment of Virginia:
Comrades, The Grand Commander has
thought il advisable rather than 10 call
a special meeting Of the Advisory Coun-
ell. &c ask the views OF each member
thereof as TO the feasibility OF inviting a
general meeting of prominent educators
and citizens Of this State 10 formulate
some definite plan of action in regard 10
the school-history question, now of such
vital Importance i'm the education of the
youth OF this country. both in the pri-
mary schools and colleges.
please advise the Acknowledgement at
once If the above meets with your cordial
support and you favor such a meeting.
JOHN CUSSONS.
Grand Commander.
Thomas Elicit, Adjutant-General.
The Advisory Council is composed or
the Grand Commander and the commando
ers of all the camps holding membership
i'm the Grand Camp.
Lee Camp will hold a meeting tomorrow
night for the purpose of choosing a
snonsor to represent 1t at the Grand
Camp meeting. Pickett Camp will also
meet in the near future for like pLr-
nose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
MECKLENBURG DEMOCRATS.
Hon. 4. j. Montague Makes an Ele-
giant speech-HOuse Candidates.

BOYDTON. VA, September 21.-(Spe-
cial)-Yesterday (court-day) this town
was the scene of a great and enthusiastic
outpouring and significant demonstration
of the county Democracy. 1t was indeed
an auspicious opening Of the ensuing
State campaign. In the courthouse there
,uos an important meeting for the purpose
Of reoreanizing the party. MIR. Frank
II Roberts. of the Chase City Progress,
vas unanimously elected permanent
eo,rtv chairman. The retiring chairman,
AIR q. j. Faulkner. who rendered very
abia and efficient service as a party leader
and worker during the important national
and congressional campaign last fail, is
q prominent candidate for the office OF
County Judge. Nm. -
r-essnt and addressed the people. Sell
dom AZ ever. have the sturdy yoemanry
oS This county been treated to such an
able and eloquent Grafton on the state
and national issues as that delivered here
Yesterday by Mr.. Montague.
ID. O. Eggleston, Esq, and MT John
y smith. candidates for the Senate and
Uouse OF Delegates, respectively, also
addressed the crowd, in the county court
ont on the court green Mr.. Harry G.
Smith. an independent Popullst canui-
dafe for the House. entertained large
croyd of all creeds and colors with his
siIverv eloauence, and made good i'm
ks vet the Republicans have not decided
IN Mace a ticket I'm the field.
In the County Court to-day. upon the
defendants motion. owing to the absence
Of material witnesses, the case OF the
Commonwealth VS.. John II. Rogers
charged with the murder of William war
ron was continued till the November
term of the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
PETERSBURG REPUBLICANS.
Formidable Movement Against the
Lamb Convention.

PETERSBURG, VA, September e
Especial 1.-The Republican masses In TINS
city are moving to take matters In tneir
own hands in their endorsement or the
call for a State convention, and IN tne
appointment of delegates thereto. Inc
call for mass-meeting viii be issued III
a day or two and il Is SAID tnat elsht
hundred or thousand names or hepuDh
can voters will be secured in ehdorseheht
of this movement. This seems TO be the
only method the Republican voters nave
OF carrying out their wishes, as the State
and local committees have ueciareu
against a convention, and nave thus smut
of the official mode OF proceeding III we
election OF delegates. Some OF the most
active white and colored Republicans are
interesting themselves in getting up TINS
mass-meeting and the favor with wnlch
their efforts are received insures a sue
cessful movement in support or con-
ventiOn.
Mr.. Charles II. Young and Miss Lula
F. Jones were married this morning at
the residence of the bride. on Guarantee
street. The groom Is one or the pest
known and most popular young BUSINESS
men in our city, and the bride is most
charming and lovely young lady. Rev.
DR.. William +. Edwards pastor OF wash
ington-Street Methodist Episcopal church'
officiated at the ceremony.
Mr.. William Barrett, a respected ana
well-known citizen of Ettrick, died yes
terday. He leaves a widow and three chill
dren.
The strong east winds of the last day
or two have caused high tides in the river,
and have given sportsmen excellent hunt
ing in the sora marshes. These birds are
said to be very abundant.
The kitchen on the premises of Mr.. t..
r. Beckwith, on Market street, accident
ally caught fire at an early hour this
morning. The building was seriously dam
aged.
A. r. Mabry, who was fined so many
times In the Mayors Court yesterday
morning for contempt Is still In Jail. His
conduct and denunciation OF the Court.
without cause. can only be explained ~
the suspicion that he was not in his right
mind.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23

min Frazier, two youths OF Philadelphia,
came from that city a few days ago on
their bicycles. Mr. Frazier stopped with
friends In Ashland Mr.. Mortimer stop
ped with his aunt. Mrs. u. X. Walden, at
Buck Hill. The young gentlemen ex-
pressed themselves as having a most de-
iightful trip.
A very pleasant birthday party was
given at the residence OF Mr.. J. II.
Clements, Swansboro'. Tuesday evening.
In honor OF Miss Maude Clements. the
charming daughter OF that gentleman.
The evening was spent among congenial
company and enlivened by pleasant
games. Refreshments were served late
In the evening.
Advices were received In the city yes
terday that the body OF a colored man
was found on the railroad track short
distance from Fredericksburg yesterday
and that 1t was believed he is Robert
Brown, Of this city. as he had letter in
one Of his pockets thus addressed. The
body was horribly mangled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
Oh. BERRY &C.,,
Main and Tenth Streets.
PIRATES AND REDS SPLIT EVEN.
score, First Game, Cincinnati, 49,
pittsburg, =.

PITTsBURG, PA, September 22.-Thc
Pirates and Reds split even to-day, on
TWO games In the first game Killen
was hit very hard, while Dwyer kept his
hits scattered. PETIT was put in TO pitch
the second game. because Rhnes. VINO
was scheduled. failed TO report at the
grounds. Peitz's support was very poor.
Darkness ended the game in the seventh
inning. Attendance, 1850.
score-First game. r. II. IL.
pittshurg 49,. ...O0OO11OOO-2 8
Cincinnati - j 81 - 10 q
batteries: Killen and Sugden; Dwyer
Tmpire-Mr. Mcdonald. Time. 2 hours.
PITrsBURG. s; CINCINNATI, 4.
pt ifsS@a game an. -. ....go1O2s.Es - =
cincinnati 49,. ....1O0101 IA
Batteries: Hastings and Merritt; PETIT
"' Umpire-Mr. Mcdonald. Time. hour
and q minutes.
oUAKERs. 5; WASHINGTON. 4.
PHILADELPHIA. September 22.-Phila-
delphia defeated Washington to-day In the
last game of the season here. The Sena-
Tors had the game well in hand in the
eighth inning, when a base on balls ana
Shugarts home run tied the score. In
the ninth Cooley's hit and LaJoie, two
Dagger gave the victory to the Phillie IS
a
Pbiladelphia -. 1OOO0021-5 s s
Washineton 49,. ..2001 20 0 o. 10 2
Batteries: Dunkle and Boyle; Swain and
Mcclure. -. -,
j. minutes.
BEANEATERs. u; BROOKLYN, 0.
ROSTON, September Pit was a cold.
bleak day 10 sit through bal game,
and when Lynch called the contest at the
end of the seventh on account OF dark
nome game of the season. and Boston
Won from Brooklyn-l2 to 0. The game
was one of the most uninteresting OF the
wear. SWEETS pitched TWO innings lhen
Sullivan went in. Score: X. II. II.
Boston 49,. 49,. ....2504 0o-12 10
prookivn 800 ... 20 5000 90 b
batteries: SWEETS. Sullivan. and Lake;
Payne and Smith. - ..,
% minutes.
GIANTS. 6; BALTIMORE, 4.
NEW YORK. September 22--New York
made nearly enough runs In the first and
second innings off Amole, Baltimore
Young South-paw, 10 win the game 10
J9v and as he was a trifle wild and also
csSv Robinson put Hotter in. Hotter
ritched a beautiful game, ana was very
efectiVe Seymour was unsteady AT tntS
INT i'm the tight places managed 10 pun
out in good form. Attendance d,SVI y
sc, seor York ..121OOO2Os-6 s 3
peltimore .... 1000 2OO1-4
batteries: Seymour and warner; Amole,
Hotter. and Robinson.
Irrnrires-Nessrs Hurst and Carpenter.
Time / hour and 50 minutes.
INDIANS, Is; CHICAGO, Z.
CLEVELAND, O.. September 22-The
Colts nut IN the most horrible fielding
geme seen here this season, while the
1ndians slugged the BAH hard all the time.
,nson was put out of the game in the
tSird inning by O'Day for kicking At
tuIiL 100 r.. II. e.
cleveland .... zoe S2S1 lis Is I
Cttcego -. ...OO1 1O5 30 .
Petteries: Young and thinner; Friend
"' IIiIinpire-Mr. O'Day. Time, . hours and
{ minutes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
STATE POLITICS.
MORE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS
FOR THE HOUSE.
The Contest I'm Judge baker p. Lees
District-Au of the Conventions
Platform and Nominees.

FARMyILLE, VA, September 22.-(Spe-
cial)-The Democrats of Prince Ed
ward held their county convention to-
day at Worsham. A full delegation was
present. Two names were presented for
the nomination for the House OF Dele
gates. They were Judge a. ID. Watkins.
the present Commonwealth Attorney.
and Mr.. John X. Morton, a highly re-
spected and prosperous farmer OF Hamp-
den-Sidney District Before vote was
taken Mr.. Morton requested that his
name be withdrawn, and Judge Watkins
received the nomination by reclamation.
The convention was thoroughly har-
monious.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
endorsing the entire platform OF the
Roanoke convention, and the Hon. John
w. Daniel, requesting the legislator from
their county to vote for him as successor
to himself in the United States Senate,
first, last, and all the time. The resolu-
tions also pledge the party to an econom-
zeal administration Of government affairs
Judge Watkins accepted the nomina-
ton in neat speech, pledging his best
efforts in behalf of the county and
State.
A mass-meeting OF Democrats at
buckingham Courthouse yesterday, rati-
fed Cumberlands choice, and instructed
their twenty-one delegates for Colonel
b. w. L. Blanton, of Cumberland. This
insures the nomination of Colonel Ban-
ton at the Cumberland Courthouse con-
vention, which will be held on the Goth
instant. The mass-meeting. also, by a
practically unanimous vote. endorsed
Hon. John r. Moss for County Judge Of
buckingham.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
CAROLINE REPUBLICANS
The Lambs and Ants are to Hold n
Joint Convention.

ROWLING GREEN, VA, September
., -fspecial.)-The Republicans OF this
county will hold primaries on next FRI
da,, in the several election districts for
the purpose OF electing delegates to a
coun tv convention, which meets here on
Saturday.
10Th the I.ambtes and anti-Lambites
Iii narficinate in these primaries, ac-
"a'd,ng IN an agreement made between
~ dieyerant factions, and the action of
~, convention will determine whether
tha Renublicans of Caroline VIII support
the state Executive Committee or fol-
Low Lamb and elect delegates to the
Lynchburg convention
lively fight is expected. as most OF
the negroes of the Dunn-Cyrus faction
80 followers OF Lamb, while ma
sar,,,, of the white Republicans are OPP
Dnsed 10 Lamb and supporters of the
49, Comuittee. "A hot time in the
"a town" is expected when the conven-
80, meets. and despite their agreement
80 abide by the action OF the county
eo,,,ent,on IL Is whispered about that
,ha Iambites. led by the negro leaders,
c,,r,,s and GooHoe, together with the
,hraa negro members OF the County Com
A,stoa n beaten in the convention, will
M. Mold a mass-meeting. and send
soiarates TO Lynchburg. In any event
there promises TO be lively row. and
a. a result. the Democrats are likely
70 have an easy thing Of it in electing
their nominee for the Legislature.
AS TO who this latter VIII be will in
all probability be decided on next court
day. The only two names mentioned in
aanractton with the subject are those OF
mr. w. ID. Quisenberry and Mr.. ID. b.
Powers. Jr.. of Port Royal DIR. Quisen-
berry Is well known throughout the
state. He has served the county most
efficiently and ably In the House Of
delegates and In the State Senate.
Mr PoWers Is young man Of ability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
LuM HAYNES RETRIEVED.
The Negro 10 Have Been Publicly
Hanged Friday.

RALEIGH. n. c., September 22.-(Spe-
cial) Governor Russell reprieves until
November 9TH Lum Haynes, a negro who
was to have been publicly hanged at
Whitehall next Friday. The reprieve is
10 permit him 10 be a witness against ac-
cessories.
The Railway Commission to-day. upon
petition OF the North Carolina Freight
association. ordered q considerable
REDUCTION Of rates on cotton. 10 go into
eject October 10th, making these the
same as those on the North Carolina
railway. IL was found that rates were as
low az In any State. but not uniform on
he various systems.
II Is reported that Railway-Commis-
soner u. III. Abbott notifies Governor
Russell that on advice of counsel he Is
certain the present commissioners cannot
b. suspended boy the Governor. and that
Abbott further declares il his duty to
serve with them no matter II the Cover
nor does attempt TO suspend him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
The Hunt Memorial window.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, September o.
Especially I'm view of recent propositions
to put in memorial windows in Bruton
church, and in a request granted some
time ago to put in one In the north end
of the church to Rev. Robert Hunt, The
first English-speaking missionary, In
which no time for it's completion was
mentioned, the vestry yesterday at a well
attended meeting decided that hereafter
all windows should be put in within two
years from the time the request was
granted. and that the design and charac-
ter of the memorial should be submitted
to them for their approval.
The Hunt window will be put In by the
Colonial branch of the Association for the
Preservation of Virginia Antiquities. The
committee having the work I'm charge are
Mrs. c. w. Coleman, Mrs. John Spencer
and Mrs. Lyon G. Tyler. The committee
hopes TO be able to have the window i'm at
no distant day, as most of the funds are
i'm hand
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
DEATIis.

FREEMAN.--Fel asleep. "Wednesday.
sentcuber gd, EDGAR g.. Jr., and
CHARLES QUARTERMAN.3t infant xona
Of Edgar s. and Evie Walker Freeman.
RoysTER.-Died. at his late resi-
800 No 1914 south Fifth street. at 21t
NJ september ed. GEORGE w.
ROYsTER
Funeral from his late residence az :
NJ TO-DAY Thursday. September
IA. By request, no flowers.
wALKE.-Died. TUESDAY morning. the
2,st instant, at II ocsoek, ~ me reM-
Ss,es 81 her son, w. w. Walke. Ne ~
n FIFTH street. Mrs. 8. s. Wake.
relic, rel, OF pr. sydenham Wake. In h'r
73d year.
church, Manchester THIS cThursdal1
EVENING at O'Clock ystesmsns =
Maury Cemetery
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
MONEY! FOR THE COTTON CROP.
Importance to south of an Elastic
Currency.

WASHINGTON, September 22-Deputy-
comptroller-of-the-C Coffin, In
astonishing the recent advance I'm money
rates In New York. said this morning: =.
HSome OF the recent sharp advance In
The rates 81 interest on demand loans In
View York is no doubt Cue 10 speculative
manlnulation of the stock market but
think the impulse toward this upward
t,rn has been given by the heavy with
Ara walls from New York OF funds for the
Iegitimate purpose Of moving the cotton
cron now coming to market.
AS a resident of South Carolina. IA
,niiIar with the movement OF this crop,
+ have for years observed its effect upon
nafional-bank statements, as well as on
The money market in New York during
the month OF September. AS rule. the
rates OF interest advance about this time,
and in some years have approached the
danger line. and while the movement OF
the wheat ana other great crops has con-
trlbuted 10 this effect. still. ! think the
movement Of the cotton crop has been
The main factor. for this reason-to wit:
The average value OF the cot
ton yield is about xo0oo0.0oo, and
N ia practically marketed between
October LIST and March lst or with
In period OF i've months, but It -
peculiar In this respect that only about
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
THE CASE OF PERRY DISMISSED.
An Instalment COmpany's Agent
Placed Under Heavy Bond.

The case Of r. p. Perry, charged in the
Police Court with ENLIGHTENMENT OF $50,
the money OF his employer, James Wood
all, was dismissed yesterday morning.
Perry was a collector for Woodall. who
had him arrested for stealing two lots OF
his collections-$50 and 500.
T.. j. Hey, young man employed by
the Lynn Instalment Company. at No.
24l5 east Main street, was placed under
bond OF $500 for twelve months yesterday
morning by Justice Crutchheld. The
charge against Hey is made by two negro
women. Rosa and May Hunt, who com
plain that Hey entered their house and
removed goods without their permission.
They say that their mother before her
death paid $50 OF the $40 due on the goods,
and that now the instalment man wants
them all.
In the case of James Frye alias Reddy
Frye, charged with being suspicious
character, the accused was discharged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
A SENSATION IN COURT.
Asa stewart Attempts to Kill Him.
self at Portsmouth.

NORFOLK. VA, September 2.-(Spe-
cial Jan attempted suicide caused SEN
sation in Portsmouth to-day about
o'clock, while a negro named Asa stew
art who on the 18th OF July last attempt
ed to kill Alice Street. was on trial IN the
Hastings Court. He had no counsel, ana
was allowed to sit near the lawyers, so
that he might ask such questions as ne
saw fit.
After all the testimony was In, and the
case had been given to the jury, Stewart
walked TO where the axe with which ne
attempted to kill the woman was lying,
and quickly selling the weapon before ne
could be prevented struck himself In the
head three times with IL, infiicting deep
wound. Sheriff Smith and his deputy
rushed TO the man and stopped him from
doing himself further violence.
In the mean time the jury brought in
verdict of ten years i'm the penitentiary.
Stewart was taken to jail His injuries
are considered serious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
THE STORM LAST NIGHT.
The Blow Here Was Not Very Heavy.
wires Are All Right.

The weather in the past few days has
undergone most remarkable change,
and the thermometer has dropped more
than 80 points since this time last week,
lint last night Old Boreas Joined forces
with Jupiter Pluyius, and by their COM
bined efforts they made the elements
most disagreeable
The storm. which has been travelling
Nm the coast, touched here. and gave us
q foretaste OF winter. cold rain fell
and the wind at one time blew quite a
@ale. Towards midnight, however, the
Wind subsidized somewhat. and the rain
ceased. the storm having evidently passed
over The telegraph companies report
their wires to be all right. though they
exnerienced some trouble in getting con-
nection with Augusta, Ca, early in the
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-23
,xtpr and Queen Against Convention

KING AND QUEEN COURTHOUSE
VA. September 22.-(special)-The Re
publicans met here to-day, and without
a dissenting voice passed resolutions
censuring Colonel Lamb, and protesting
against the action taken by him In call
ING a convention, as being revolutionary
and tending to create party dissensions.
The resolutions also commend the ac-
tion Of the State Committee, In re-
moving Colonel Lamb as chairman. we
shall uphold" they declare, the regu-
lar organization of the party headed by
Hon. Park Agnew.'