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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-04


The c. L. A. base ball team will leave
tomorrow morning for Augusta to play
game with that city tomorrow afternoon.
special train will leave over the Plant
system at O'Clock, railroad time, which
will carry the team and all those who
wish 10 go. The day being holiday a
number of excursionists are expected to
go up to root for the team. The train
viii arrive in Augusta at 10 o'clock, and
will leave Augusta at 10 p. m.
Both Krenson and Hopkins will go up
but IL is not known who will pitch. Both
are in excellent form, and either ought
to win, with good support The team will
he weakened by the absence of Ed Brady
al second. Brady split his finger in the
last game with Augusta, and it is not
sufficiently mended TO permit of HIS play
ing. Bailey Hopkins will doubtless play
second. Brown will play first, OConnor
third and Mclntire short. or, McIntiTe
may be put on second and Bailey Hopkins
at short. Schley, Brady and O'Byrne will
play the field.
Augusta has been wiring all over Geor-
gia for a battery and it was rumored last
night that they had engaged Commit and
Ballantyne of the Valdosta team to play
Augusta will undoubtedly put up its
strongest team and Savannah win have
TO play the hardest kind of bali to win
Inc team, however mas pronted much
by the two games with Valdosta. The
practice has learned the boys much and
oosened them up to a great degree. The
whole team is in excellent shape and Sa-
vannah ought to win.
The next ladies' evening at the Y. M. c.
A., which will be held Thursday night,
will be the last for the summer. The
closing game of the indoor base ball teams
will also be played.
The standing of the clubs now is as fol-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-04

The break in the price Of high grade
wheels has come. The Pope Manufacture
ing Company announces a reduction In
the price of Columbias from 800 to S75.
and of Hartfords from $50 to $50. The
move of the Pope company was sudden
and has created big stir among the BIZ
cycle manufactures of the north and east.
What the action of the other manufac-
tories viii be Is not known, but Il looks
as II the day of the 500 wheel Is draw
ing to a close. The Pope company has
unlimited facilities for manufacturing
high grade wheels, and most of the other
big wheel concerns are expected to meet
the cut. Some of them will doubtless try
to keep up the old price, but they will
find il hard to sell wheels at 500 when
other high grade wheels are being sold
a lower prices
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-04

The rule-of-the road ordinance does not
seem 20 he thoroughly understood by all
the police. A bicyclist encountered one OF
them day or two ago whose knowledge
OF it showed no prOfundty. lie was
mounted cop, too. and this fact to the
favoraby disposed mind OF the bicyciist
toward all brother riders, should have n-
sured his possession OF enough knowledge
concerning the places where riding Is not
prescribed. to prevent his making the
error The hlcyclist was riding south on
Bull street. and turned east up Liberty,
intending to ride as far as Drayton on
the north side OF the street and then cross
TO the south side TO be on the right. The
man on the wheel saw the cop standing
dismounted at the corner OF Bull and
Liberty. but gave him credit for knowing
that traffic on Liberty between Bull and
Drayton. Is not confined by the ordinance,
whatever the direction, TO either side Of
the street
secure IN this superior knowledge. but
not knowing what idea might get into the
cycle cops head, the wheclman was not
much surprised when he heard Hey.
there. pardncr." shouted after him. Turn
Ing his head he saw that he was in for a.
Under other circumstances, when az often
has been the case such halls have been
sent after The bicyclst, he has tried
spriuts, kept his name on the docket and
lived to nEht another day" But this
time be saw his advantage and knew that
he had an opportunity once la his life 70
eau down a member Of Savnnnnh's "nn-
est" Coming quickly about he rode back
and was astoundcd on being informed thai
90 ride on the left side OF Liberty. going
cast between Bun and Drayton, was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-04

Totals .sss.sss....ts..... 20 "a 10
'Jaryis out for interfering with Glenn
enta.
Score by innings
Savannah .........O 4 2 O o 2 O o 10
Naldosta ............O 0 0l2 01O o.
summary
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-20

All orders will be given prompt at
tention, and estimates furnished for
Lighting and Power Plants; also at
tention is given to House and Marine
Wiring.
THEO. HOFFMAN. Manager.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-09-20
COMUS TEAM WINS.
Local Cricketers No Match for
Visitors.

The Honolulu Crickers, some OF
whom had previously enjoyed the hos
pitality of the officers of H. B. NJ. S.
ComUs at luncheon, went out with the
team from the said vessel on Saturday
afternoon and met their Waterloo. In
deed, the gallant representatives of the
navy proved themselves formidable
opponents, and Our Boys" will have
TO look TO their laurels in any future
engagements. Appended is the score
with synopsis of the bowling.
HONOLULU CRICKET CLUB.
A St. NJ. Macintosh, b. Mr.. Luard.... s
K. W. Jordan, b. Mr. Darlington. -. 0
Rev. V. H. Kitcat, run out. ;.......;:.. o
H. Herbert (capt.), C. Mr.. Stubs; b. Mr.
a. Wahsey, c. Mr. Kean; b. Mr.. Car.
w u j Kane. b. Mr.. Lizard ............. 0
j. Shanks, b. Mr.. Darlington. .......... s
w; Thompson, C. Mr.. Stubs; b. Mr.. .
w. l. Stanley, not ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A. r. Hatfield, c. Mr.. Wright; b. Mr..
Darlington ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .
Byes OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .-lS
Name. Balls. Runs. overs. W'k'ts.
Mr. Mr.: c tnafn t 80 q 3
II. B. NJ S. COMUS.
Lieut. Lizard, b. Hatfield. ................1 10
Mr.. Fellowes, c. Wansey; b. Mackin-
IOSn .
Mr.. Backhouse, c., b. and W. Mackin-
S. Rean. c. Kitcat; b. Mackintosh.
Mr. Baillie-H Hamilton, b. Macintosh. -. 5
Mr.. Darlington, C. Kane; b. Hatfield. 3
a Wright not Mac,inio.b
II. Stubs. b. Hatfield. Observation-Disclosures. 1
Mr.. Seymour, b. Hatfield. ..............
Mr.. McHardy, b. Hatfield. ........... 4
Dyes %
No balls OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. rs
Name Balls Runs. Overs. W'k'ts.
M Mafffefd II: III g &
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
MIR. $. MEG. FISHER PARALyzED.
This weII-known Citizen stricken
IN sunday-DangerOusl Ill.

Mr.. S. MEG Fisher. assistant secre-
tary of the Virginia Fire and Marine In
surance Company. and one Of the best
known businessmen OF Richmond. was
stricken with paralysis early sunday
morning. at his home, at Gwathmey, and
his condition late last night was sucn
as 10 give hardly a ray OF hope that he
will ever be well again.
Mr.. Fisher has been in declining health
for several years, but his indomitable
energy has kept him up. Last week he
seemed about as we'll as usual. except
that a severe cold kept him away from
his office for day or two He was in
the city Saturday, and remained at his
desk until late in the evening. During
the day he remarked to friends that he
felt better than for several days.
Soon after getting home that evening,
however. Mr.. Fisher complained of chilly
sensations and feeling of numbness. HIS
family attributed this to slight attack
of grip. and thought nothing serious of II.
He continued to grow worse through the
night, and physicians were summoned
from Ashland, about two miles away.
They were unable to afford relief ana
about o'clock Sunday morning his en-
tire right side became paralyzed and ne
lost his power of speech. Since that time
the patient has remained unconscious
and his breathing has become more Ia
bored.
A number of Masonic and other friends
went out yesterday to see Mr.. Fisher, and
in the evening DR.. Hugh Nj. Taylor, Oh
this city, was called in consultation. Upon
his return last night, DIR. Taylor reported
that the condition Of his patient was very
precarious, with hardly a chance for re-
covery. Later a special to the Dispatch
stated that Mr.. Fisher was thought to be
in extremis. and could hardly live through
the night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12

additional Impartial jurists, irrespective
of nationality.
Mr.. Olney. at that time. April |. 1896.
said he saw no reason why the Venezue-
Ian dispute should not be arbitrated In
that manner
Nhen Lord Salisbury found that he ana
Mr olney were practically agreed on the
hist three heads he had proposed. he
wished 10 include them In a treaty. and
go on subsequently to differences involv-
ing more than $4,000 He found Mr..
Olneys counterproposition to Heads and
objectionable IN many ways. and pending
the deliberations. Mr.. Olney thought ad-
NlsaDle on June 18th TO divorce the Nene-
@ueian dispute wholly from the general
arbitration discussion. and 10 insist upon
It's independent settlement. and from that
time until recently the general arbitra-
ton discussion was suspended and every
efforts Of both governments was directed
towards disposing Of the Venezuela con-
troversy, which was accomplished as far
as England and the United States were
concerned, by the Ilney and Paunccfote
agreement Of November 18th. approved
by President Crespo. of Venezuela. De-
cemher eth last
Since that date Mr.. Olney and Sir Ju-
Ian Pauncefote have made rapid progress
in the exact terms Of the general arbtra-
tion convention concluded to-day. They
have been working on the lines set forth
In the negotiations described above, and,
10 is well known. have not departed
materially from the first three heads sug-
ges,cd by Lord Salisbury and the fourth
article. or set Of articles. proposed by
Secretary Olney.
The treaty reached the Senate this af-
ternoon while Senator Mills was making
his speech on Cuba. II was not laid be
fore the Senate until the doors had closed
I'm executive session. In accordance with
the usual custom of the Senate. the text
OF the convention was not even read for
information. The seal was broken and
the Vi e-President announced that a gene
raj treaty Of arbitration had been re-
ceived. Upon motion Of Mr.. Sherman, 1t
was ordered 10 be referred to the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, Of which he Is
chairman, and that reference was made
without any senator being given the
privilege Of hearing the document read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.
Delegates Rapidly Arriving mt In
dianapoIis-An Alleged Mistake.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. January H.
The delegates 10 the monetary conven-
tion are rapidly arriving in the city to-
day Among the first to put in an appear
ance was j. Foster Peabody, Of New
York.
Among New York bankers and busi-
ness-men," said he. there is feeling
that something is wrong with the finan-
cial system Of our country. and we pro-
pose to find out what it is. | am in favor
of the conventions deciding upon some
basis principle. and putting the perfec-
ton of its ideas into the hands of a
commission"
Ex-Secretary Charles Fairchild, Isador
Straus. and j. Hassen Rhoades, of New
York. were among other prominent arri-
walls. Congressman Henry, Of Indiana,
also came in
Chairman Hanna, Of the Executive
Committee. received a letter to-day from
John NJ Stahl, Of Chicago, secretary Of
the Farmers National Congress, in
which he says: "You are making mis-
take in not asking any agricultural
bodies to send representatives to your
monetary convention"
This afternoon Congressman Fowler,
Of New Jersey, and j. II. Warner, presi-
dent of the sound-money mems national
association, arrived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
ONE NEGRO BoY KILLS ANOTHER.
Willie Starke Fires Bullet
Through Roland Holiness Head.

Roland Tyler Holmes was shot through
the head Sunday evening about $50
o'clock by Willie Starke and almost in
stantly killed.
Holmes was about IS years Of age,
while his companion from whose hands
the death shot came is scarcely A.
The boys were shooting craps-a pleas
ing Sunday pastime in that section of the
city-on Richard street near Seventeenth
when they became involved in a difficulty,
which evolved into fight.
The older boy Holmes, breaking loose
from Starke. picked up a brick. and
throwing il at the latter. ran away, but
did not get far when Starke drew his
pistol and fired. That step was Holiness
last. for in another moment he was dead.
with a 3S-calibre ball In the base OF the
brain.
The Coroner DR.. Taylor. viewed the
body Immediately after the occurrence,
and Yesterday at IL o'clock summoned Il
Jury. The testimony of two Intelligent
colored women. who were eye-witnesses,.
WAS taken. and the jury returned its ver-
diet that "Roland Tyler Holmes died
from the effects OF a pistol shot inflicted
by William Starke."
The Ease will pass into the courts this
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12

day. and gave out the following statement
In connection with the matter:
Judge waddill. In my opinion. wouId
head the list OF Virginia claimants. ne
has had large experience in Federai
practice. and In every way is qualified TOT
the position. From a political stanipoint
he is the rightfully recognized leader IN
Virginia for Mr.. Mckinley. HIS pri'a'o
character Is above reproach. There are
many others who richly deserve the judge
ship and would fiji 1t with credit. Gene
raj Edgar Allan would be entitled to con-
sideratton in this connections; Coiohei
James Lyons. Lr.. who recently came
over to our party, is polished lawyer.
and qualified for the place. Judge Lewis
would adorn any judicial position IN ,ne
nation. Being an ex-President OF the su-
preme Court. he is well ntted Tor 'ne
place. These / would name from hien-
mond and there are other eligible men III
the state, whose names ! will not men-
ton"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
to meet at $50 this afternoon in the
City Hall
A CHANGE OF JANIToRs.

A called meeting of the Committee on
Police was held at 6 o'clock yesterday
afternoon i'm Room No. IL OF the city
Hall. with the following members pre-
sent: Messrs. Starke (chairman), Law
der Blanks. Whalen. and Montgomery.
The chairman stated that the meeting
had been called to take some action
in regard TO the janitor at the First
Police Station. Mr.. Bernard Neagle,
who filed the position, having been
twice reported for drunkenness.
on motion OF Mr.. Montgomery, the
committee decided to dismiss Mr.. Neagie,
and upon motion of Mr.. Lawder, the
election of his successor was gone into.
The names of the following applicants
were presented: Messrs. Witte. Holle-
ran. Foley, Otey, Leamon, Sullivan,
Sims, Jenkins, Moran, Winn, O'Beirne,
Burruss, and Walsh.
Mr. c. II. Sims was elected on the Sc
cond ballot, and his credentials at once
issued by Clerk Mcdowell. Mr.. Sims is
an old Confederate soldier, and a man Of
strict sobriety
The contractor submitted for the in
spection of the committee the license tins
for the year 1897. The matter was re-
ferred to the Clerk. with power to accept
the tins should they come up TO the con-
tract Specifications. The committee then
adjourned.
POSTPONE THEIR REPORT.
Messrs. Zimmerman and Moore, of
the subcommittee on Claims and Sala-
ries met at Ii o'clock yesterday morning
at the corner of First and Byrd streets.
to assess the damage done the property
of Mr.. j. l.. Brown and the Rich
mond Perpetual Building and Loan AS
sociation by an overflow at that point.
A report was postponed until the full
subcommittee could be present.
A meeting OF the Committee on Relief
of the Poor was called for O'Clock yes
terday afternoon at the almshouse, but
there was no quorum, only Messrs. Cot
trel, Brock. Miller. and Wake being
present.
THE DAY IN THE COURTS.
w. II. Kerney. charged with breaking
into the house of Mr. George Med.
Blake, was tried in the Hastings Court
yesterday morning, and given five years
in the penitentiary.
Luther jenkins got five years for house
breaking, and it being his third offence,
life sentence was imposed.
Pinkie Mason and Mamie Simon Doth
colored). charged with attempted house
breaking were acquitted.
Mr.. George T.. Wilkes, son of the late
John ID. wilkes, qualified before Judge
Witt Yesterday as Assistant Commis-
sioner of the Revenue, having been ap-
pointed to that position by Commissioner
Munford.
A special term Of the Circuit Court be-
gan yesterday Judge Wexford entered
an order permitting the trustees Of
Asbury Methodist Episcopal church to sell
a vacant lot belonging TO the church at
the southeast corner OF Washington and
Cary streets
Mr.. Arthur Scrivenor, native OF Eng
land. was granted naturalization papers.
In the Chancery Court IL. 5. Harris
qualified as administrators OF the estate
OF Mary Brown. valued at N.V0.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
TIE BOARD WILL ACT
ALDERMEN TO PASS UPON THE
MAYORS VETO TONIGHT.
CHANGE OF STATION-H HOUSE JANITORS
MIR. NeagIe's Services Dispensed
with, and Mr.. c. Il. Sims Elected
ages PostpOned-Day in the Courts.

The Board of Aldermen will hold It's
January meeting tonight at o'clock,
and the first session Of the new year
promises 10 be a long and interesting
one. The most important matter to be
acted upon is the Mayors veto of the
ordinances reducing the salaries of the
City Engineer, his three assistants, and
the Superintendent of the Gas-Works
There will undoubtedly be a fight, but
it is generally thought that the ordi-
nances Will be adopted, Notwithstanding
the objections Of the Mayor.
There are two vacancies in the Board
to be filled, caused by the death of Mr..
Joseph T. Mountcastle and the resigna-
tion of Mr.. f.. ID. Starke. 1t Is considered
almost certain that Mr.. j. Harry
Lawder, who has so acceptably repre-
sented Marshall Ward in the Council,
will succeed Mr. Mountcastle. For Mr..
Starkes place Messrs. j. a. Catlln.
Fill. Seay, and Thomas L. Alfriend.
prominent residents of Clay Ward. are
mentioned.
The Board of Public Interests is called
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
TARIFF HEARINGS.
LAST OF THE SERIES HELD M
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE.
COLONEL WILLIAM LAMB ON COAL
New Bill VIII Not he Reported to
the House This Session-Nc Inten-
tIon of Reporting 1t Until the Ex-
ira Session.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January H.
The tariff hearings before the Ways and
Means Committee were concluded to-day,
the schedules containing "sundries"
and the free list being considered.
Representative CorIiss, OF Michigan,
asked protective duties on tobacco. lum-
ber. fish, wool, and other industries Of
his State.
J. r. Smith. OF Waterbury, Conn.,. rep
resenting the manufacturers OF vegetable
ivory buttons, asked a specific duty on
such buttons of cent per line OF one
fortieth of an inch, per gross. and a GER
tain per cent. ad valorem.
l.. d. Brandels, representative OF the
New England Free League. on behalf
OF the consumers and businessmen Of
New England, objected to change In
the condition of things. They wanted to
be left in peace. II this were done. busi-
ness would revive.
When It was suggested by a member OF
the committee that revenue was needed.
he said that $32, 100000 could be raised by
a tax on beer.
Ex-senator Davis. OF West Virginia.
speaking on coal. said that the duty on
btumlnous coal was much too low. con-
sidering either the revenue required by
the government, or an equitable distribu-
tion of duties. The duty should be Is
cents.
Under the Mckinley bill. revenue Of
sSS2.iS3 was collected. while under the
Wilson bill but $4S6.15s was yielded.
Mr.. C.. +. Mayer OF Baltimore. also
desired restoration of the duty OF 1873,
on coal-75 cents per ton.
Mr.. Il. II. Mccullough. of Pennsylvania,
also advocated an increase of duty In
behalf OF the 100000 men employed In
the coal trade
Colonel William Lamb. Of Norfolk. Va,
said that khe Pocahontas coal region had
lost Is Yer cent. Of its business
under the Wilson law. About 90 per cent.
of the coal used on the Pacific coast was
coming from Wales and running the busl-
ness of the coast miners.
Chairman Dingley announced that this
would close the public hearings
Mr.. Dingley to-day exploded the rumor
that the new tariff bill would be reported
to the House this session. He doubted
IL 1t would be finished by the 4th or
March. and If 1t Is, there Is no intention
of laying Ii before the House until the
extra session. The measure will be sub
jected to change, not only until Il In re-
ported but during the general debate on
the floor, as well as open TO amendment
when IL is considered under the five-
minute rule. The Republican members OF
the committee work on the bill as
whole.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
JUDGEsHIp NOMINATIONS.
No Action by Committee-FavOra
Report ON Attorney White.

WASHINGTON. January 1.-THE Sem
ate Committee on the Judiciary took no
action at its meeting this morning on the
numerous judgeship nominations now
pending before IT. The two against which
most opposition is manifested are those
Of William ID. McHugh, 10 be District
Judge for the District Of Nebraska. and
Charles B. Howry, to be Associate Justice
of the Court of Claims. Both OF these
cases were postponed for two weeks.
Since the last meeting of the committee
a great many petitions favorable TO the
confirmation of Mr.. McHugh have been
filed with the committee, but the opposi-
tion has not yet completed its brief
The committee ordered a favorable re-
port on the nomination OF William III.
White, to be District Attorney for the
Eastern District OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-12
SCENE OF THE SHOOTING.

studied for the ministry at RlchHiohu
College.
About two years ago Paul Davis, who
had hitherto lived with his father. below
Seven Pines. was engaged by Mr. T"itch-
ell TO do farm work, and was permitted
TO sleep in the house. Last June ii is al
legged that he took advantage OF MS
presence on the farm when all were ab-
sent except the young girl Cora and her
baby sister, and committed the assault
upon Cora.
( Nothing was said by the girl of the OF
| fence at that time, and her parents re-
mained i'm ignorance Of 1t until when IN
September Mrs. Twitchell was on her way
to the train to 90 to her home In New
York. she was told by the little 4-year-old
girl of the assault She paid but little
attention to it then, believing it TO be the
prattle of a child but upon her return
i'm October she recalled what the baby
had told her and rigidly questioned Cora.
THE GIRL CONFESSED.
AS a result the girl confessed that the
negro had assaulted her. Mrs. Twitchell
told her husband, but did not inform him
that Davis had accomplished his purpose.
Immediately upon hearing of the affair."
Mr. Twltchell caught the negro and made
him accompany him to the courthouse.
There he surrendered him and told Mr
Lewis, the magistrate before whom he
swore out the warrant. that he didn't be-
lieve Davis had done other than attempt
an assault.
He ascertained later he says, that the
deed had been accomplished, and though
he now denies il, the impression prevails
that he then determined upon the action
that he took yesterday. At any rate. he
could not explain why he had the pistol
with him, and really made no effort 10 do
so. He told the reporter that he did not
decide to kill the man until he saw him
coming towards him, and that then his
outraged feelings so got the better or
him he could not help II.
The negros father, Henry Davis an
aged negro, who resides below Seven
Pines was in the courtroom when the
shooting was done, and he went at once
to his boys side. The wounded man was
resting somewhat easy yesterday after
noon. and was fully conscious. He real
ized that he was desperately wounded,
hut displayed no unwillingness to talk.
He denies that he is guilty of the charge
on which he was TO have been tried, and
says that he never had an impure thought
of Cora Twitchell in his life