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The sun., 1897-12-10
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1--WE Eretenfn ~ Nhuve heNAs'-.s rreueatSa
te the Senate Gee siened NJ ne.sso Wspes.
wAsHINeToN, Dec 1.-TWO protests By ma
tive Hawaiians against the annexation Of that
republic 70 the United States we're presented 10
the Senate to-day BY Senator Hoar of Massa-
chusetts. A Senate rule forbids the presonts-
tion Of any communication from foreign sub
ieot except through the State Department. Mr..
Hoar. therefore. obtained unanimous consent
(which in effect temporarily suspended the OPP
GRAFTON Of the rule) that the remonstrances be
received. and they were referred to the Foreign
Relations Committee. The documents contain
over 300 folio sheets each. and are addressed
ITO His E1colioncy William Mckinley, Presi.
the United States"
Tho headings arc printed In both Kanaka
and English and after calling attention to the
treaty pending before the American senate. the
signers, ms native Hawaians, protest against
annexation in any shape or form. One 10 pre-
pared by the Patriotic League OF Hawaii and
contains the names Of 10,37S native males.
2.282 OF which are minors over fourteen years
OF age. The other document 10 signed by Lila
K. Ahola, Secretary. in. Chief OF the Woman 9
Patriotic League. and lO,s90 other native
pears to havo no objection 10 telling her age,
for each signature has opposite II the age Of the
signor. They range from Ia to 9s, and 1t 10
noticeable that while the older signers are pos.
eessed Of but one nomc. almost Invariably OF
Kanaka origin, the Young Hawaiian misses
have at least one Christian name and prefix
the name with MISS"
The sun., 1897-12-10

ALBANY. Dec. 9.-Albsrt II. Smith, who has
been serving a term Of seventeen years in Sing
Sing prison for forgery. was pardoned to-day by
Gov. Black. Smith was convicted In New York
city on Dec 3, 1890, of the crime OF forgery.
first degree. He was a member OF the firm Of
MillP, RObeson ~ Smith. stock brokers. Smith
dcfrauded his partners out OF $3OO.0OO by Sc
ti, ries o, i",Geres. OF y ia,ee OF promnenf
It was earnestly recommended by Gen. Austin
Lathrop. the Superintendent of State Prisons
and by the officers OF Sing Sing Prison. The
Justice who sentenced and the Dstric, Attorney
who prosecuted Smith were also favorable to
clemency.
The sun., 1897-12-10

The Twenty second Regiment will hold its
winter games at tho armorv, Sixty-eighth street
and the Boulevard. tomorrow night. As the
associate holds the championship of the Ma
tional Guard and regular army, the events will
be well contested and existing indoor records
endangered. Tho events will be as follows:
Seventy. yard dash. handicap; 140yard run. handi.
cap .2Oy ard dash novice mile bicycle, handicap
oight-lap relay race. company teams OF four men.
handicap; two mile bicycle race, handicap: one zap
three legged race scratch; hafmile heavy marching
order. scratch; 220yard hurdle race handicap
QuartermIle run. handicap; 800 yard run, novice
onemile bicycle race. novice.
Dancing will follow the games and the regi-
mental band will play.
The sun., 1897-12-10
I'M BEHALF OF lpKANE.
District Attorney Backus and Others Ask Oh
Governor to Pardon Him.


ALBANY. Dec. 9.-Strong efforts are being
made to secure the liberation of John Y. Nc
Kane from Sing Sing Prison in time to enable
him to spend the holidays with his family. Nc
Kane has been in Sing Sing since February.
1895, and his term will expire by Limitation in
April next. Gov. Black during the past few
weeks has received many petitions favoring
the exercise Of executive clemency in McKane's e
behalf. To-day District Attorney Backus OF
Brooklyn headed a delegation which called on
Coy. Black to urge Mckane's pardon. Henry
A. Meyer and Victor l.. BeddinRfield accompa-
MED Mr.. Backus. They were In consultation
with the Governor for ovcr an hour. The Dis
trict Attorney reviewed the whole case, recited
McKanes exemplary conduct while In prison.
and declared TINT McKane long agod ha been
sufficiently punished.
Gov. Black asked many questions and thor
oughly familiarized himself with the case. Mr..
Backus told the Governor that Justice Gaynor,
who presided at McKane's trial, was heartily
In favor OF his pardon. The Governor said that
he would consider the application and announce
his decision later.
The sun., 1897-12-10

WASHINGTON, Doc. 9. Lieut.. Michael J.
O'Brien, late of Mcpherson Barracks, Atlanta,
Ga. who was arrested here last night for intoxi-
cation. may be court-martialled. The Lieuten-
ant resigned after the scandal at Mcpherson
Barracks was over, and his resignation was ac-
cepted to take effect on March 81 next. He 10
therefore still amenable to War Department
authority, and subject to court-martial He
will be released from police custody. as there Is
no charge against him. When arrested last
night he behaved in q very gentlemanly manner.
He promptly gave his name and address. and
amused the crowd by his witty and good
humored remarks.
The sun., 1897-12-10
The Charges Against District Attorney Backus
Diamisaod By Gov. Black.

ALBANY. Dec. 9.-Gov. Black this afternoon
dismissed the charges Of misconduct in Office
and neglect OF duty which had been prepared by
Thomas C. jerks against Foster L. Backus.
District Attorney of Kings county. In dismiss
ing the charges the Governor says:
The complaint Is In substance that the District
Attorney failed to institute criminal proceed.
inKs against the Deputy State Excise Commits.
siOner from Brooklyn upon the charge that he
violated the Raines law In granting a liquor tax
certificate for business to be carried on within
200 feet of certain dwellings whose owners
must have given their consent before tho GER.
tihcate could be issued, and necessary consents
had not been obtained. From an examination
Attorney and the Special Deputy Excise Com.
missioner acted in good faith. and that no
Bary.
The sun., 1897-12-10
Application for n Grant or Lands Under Water
At CaatletOn. 8. L.

ALBANY, Dec. s.-An application is pending
before the State Commissioners OF the Land
Office for a grant Of land under water OH Staten
Island. which. II successful. will invaldate the
Gov. Tompkins grant of 1916. embracing lands
in front of Casteton, 8. l.. and dtacent thereto
for a distance OF a mile and a half. jeremiah
Tracy. who owns property in Castlcton on the
shore, has applied ms an upland owner for a
grant of the lands under water fronting his
property. The Staten Island Rapid Transit
Company claims TO have secured title 10 a
large portion OF the land included in the Tomp.
kins grant and TO have expended thereon
thousands OF dollars in the erection of docks ana
terminals. a portion OF which front the Tracy
property. A subcommittee OF the Land board
gave a hearing on the application to-day.
The sun., 1897-12-10
CCRAr f1ANrEns r1rr srorsr.
Thsy ASH nlasce 70 Aavanes ssoe. ooo ts
Tnem.

Them.
HAVANA, Dec. 9-The Board OF Sugar Plant
ers asked Gen. Blanco to-day TO lend tho sugar
estate owners 100000 10 enable them to
grind, according to the wishes Of tho Spanish
Government. The board said that the Spanish
treasury ought 20 consider the advance Of this
money as on urgent war measure, because with
out 1t the material improvement of the country
sought for Is almost impossible.
THE country is ruined" said the board in its
petition. There is no money or credit There
are no banks to advance n cent to the farmers.
Tho private money lenders who in times Of
peace greatly helped the sugar planters do not
now exist On our estates the oxen and agri-
cultural implements have disappeared. Tho
laborers may return to their work, but we do
not know how TO pay them or even how to feed
them, the devastation OF the country having
been SO complete"
Gen. Gonzalez Parade, second in command
OF the island, left Havana city to-day In tho
train for Batabano. Havana province. He was
accompanied by Sehor Canalejas. Gen. Par.
RADIO declared before starting that mis- intention
was TO learn tho economic as well the mill.
tary situation In Havana province.
The Governor Of Havana has granted per
Pss,oa ,or the plbliea tion Of the newspaper La
Weyler. The paper has new editorial stan
and new owners; The former editor, Senior
The news is confirmed of the destruction OF
Canto del Embarcadero, Santiago do Cuba prov.
ince, BY Gen. Calixto Garcia with his dynamite
gun. II Is officially acknowledged that the In
surgents captured $4,000 in gold from the
Spanish officers a La Caimanera.
HAVANA, Dec. 4.--The insurgents entered the
town Of Jaruco, Havana province. yesterday
friday, ransacked all the stores, and set fire
| to the town. 1t has been officially reported
ITO houses were burned, was accidental '
From good authority 1t Is learned to-day, after
the regular mail for Key West is closed, that the
| town was fred by the Insurgents who attacked
| II In order to capture the Autonomist Deputy
Rafael Fernandez de Castro, whom they hate
bitterly, and who Is the principal resident OF
Jaruco.
The plot failed because Fernandez de Castro
was in. Havana. The insurgents aimed to dt
| harm to him alone, but strong wind carried tbs
| FIRE from the Deputy's houses to others until
| ITO houses were burned.
Deputy Fernandez de Castro Is q stanch sup
| porter OF Spain, and the insurgents charge hin
| with several plots to assassinate Cuban leaders
The sun., 1897-12-10
MOTOR BOX DROPPED OUT.
A Biindiug Electric Flash and . Very sudden
stop Stnrtle Passenger.

Just after trolley car 41s of the Montgomery
street line in Jersey City, crowded with passen-
gers. had past Van Worst street going west,
yesterday afternoon, the motor box dropped out
OF the bottom of the car. There was n binding
electric flash. The fallen box caught on some
part OF the truck and brought the car to a stop
30 suddenly that the passengers were thrown
violently forward. Two or three OF them were
slightly injured.
Daniel O'Keefe Of 232 Olean avenue the
motorman, as it happened was just putting on
the brake to slacken speed IN order to allow a
wagon to pass when the accident happened.
The sudden stoppage wrenched the brake ham
die from his hand. aud Il swung around and
struck him in the region of the heart. causing
him to faint. He was taken home In q police
patrol wagon.
Former Commissioner OF Appeals James War
ner. James O'Mealia and Owen j. lgoe were
among those slightly injured.
The sun., 1897-12-10
For III. Keller or Klond,ue Miners.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 0.-Mr. Mcbride tRep.. Or.)
introduced a joint resolution in the Senate tc,.
day authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish
food and supplies and to transmit and distribute
the same, with such supplies may be furnished
by the Chamber of Commerce of Portland. Or,
and OF her like organizations and indiv viduals for
the relief OF American mirers and other suffer
ries and appropriating $3.50, 900 for the purpose.
1t went over without action.
The sun., 1897-12-10
SILVER HEELS AT WILMINGTON.
An UnconsiEnsd Cargo or CeaI on Board Thn
Is REGARDED as eaapIcions.

IL Regarded as suspicions.
WASHINGTON. Dec. ga report was received
at the Treasury Department to-day from tho
Collector of Customs at Wilmington, N. c., Civ
ing the result Of the partly completed inquiry
into the recent conduct Of the fllibustering yes
sci Silver Heels, now lying at that port. Tho
master OF the schooner has offered for sale q
cargo OF coal. AS the cargo was consigned to no
person in Wilmington or elsewhere, the circum
stance is regarded as susplcious by the depart
n,ent. The Silver Heels had been missing since
at Wilmington. She sailed from New York on
the date mentioned, and 1t is not known whether
she had the coal on board ut that time. 1t is
supposed that the cargo was TO be placed on
board some steam vessel out at sea. the latter
being bound on an expedition with arms for
Cnbn.
The sun., 1897-12-10

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-The internal revenue
receipts OF the Government have shown a con-
siderable Improvement within the last few days.
The most marked increase Is in the receipts
from the Peoria, H.. district. In one day
during the present week. according to reports
received at the Treasury Department, 20 900
bushels OF grain for distillinx purposes were
used in the Peoria district. One days product
OF distilled spirits reached the high mark OF
100 900 gallons and the revenue receipts
amounted to 81 900 OOO.
The sun., 1897-12-10
Cape Fear Road to Rs Leased To the s-nuonrd
Air Line.

baltimore, Md. Dec. 8.-It is announced TO
day tina, the proposition made to the bondhold-
ers OF the Cape Fear and Yndkin Valley Road
by the SeahOard Air line has been accepted
operated in conjunction with the ScabOGrd
System, to which II will be leased in perpetuity.
and this plan will secure n largo saving in sN-
penses. and thus increase the net income. The
S.aboard guarantees the bonds to operate ths
road for rs per cent. Of he gToss reCcIrts. End
TO maintain the equipment OF the road Ia good
condition. and IL there IL any surplus after the
payment OF guaranteed interest and taxes from
the 20 per cent. allow ed rental II will LC ap-
llled 20 a livlGend on Tie prcleLreA stock.
The sun., 1897-12-10
To Investigate the Cause OF Fires In the Ceal
Buukers OF War yesacls.

WASHINGTON Dec. GA board of naval Off
GERS to ascertain the cause Of recent fires in tho
coal bunkers Of vessels, was appointed by
Secretary Long to-day. 1t consists Of Lieut..
Thomas D. Griffin. Passed Assistant Engineer
Walter Mcfarland. and Joseph Wcstessor.
chemist Mt tho Washington Navy Yard. Their
appointment was due to recent fire in the coal
bunkers OF the battleship Oregon. They are
Charged TO investigate and report on the spon-
navy"
The sun., 1897-12-10
New Revenue Cutter Launched.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The revenue cutter
Algonquin. launched at Cleveland yesterday
was the first one completed in the administra
lion OF the present Secretary OF the Treasury
and the first one designed under the nomencla
ture ordered by Secretary Gage. Another cut
ter. the onondaga, will be launched this week
At the same place. il has been decided to dcsg
nntc the vessels to be built hereafter for use ir
the revenue cutter service by Indian names.
The sun., 1897-12-10

ALBANY, Dec. 9.-The New York City and
Queens County Electric Light Company of
Newtowli, Queens county, was incorporated to-
day, with capital OF s25O.OOo, to furnish elec.
Iic!ty for public and private purposes in
county. The directors are John WOLF, Charles
Zerwick. Anton Ncwburger Slegbert Balaban
Village, II. l.
The sun., 1897-12-10

Riyierre who seems to be driven to desperation
BY Schinncer, got up some renewed speed and n .
he bowled along the table d h0tc walters howled
as they have Uono before.
"Viye Ia Francel" Frenchy'll fall in a fl and
break his glasscs." yelled Schinneer's followers
"Oui, OUR said the French "roolcrs" but
cat Skinny garcon ees not in re race. Riyierre
for evair!"
go on and wash the gobletsl' retorted an
The Garden was jammed to the. doors when
the snort distance races were nut on. One race
The sun., 1897-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dec. "a resolution was re-
ported TO the Senate to-day by Mr.. Gear tRep.,
Iowa.. from the Pacific Railway Committee, d.
recting the Attorney General to furnish a full
statement OF the authority for the proposed sale
OF the Kansas Pacific Railroad, and request
ing the President TO order postponement of
such sale until Congress shall have reasonable
time to consider and net upon the matter. Tho
resolution was agreed to.
The sun., 1897-12-10
City s.,.r, surpru. Easn, Disposed or

The Fire Commissioners discovered yesterday
that they had a surplus of about $500 in tho
salary appropriation OF tho ununiformed EN-.
ployees at Fire Headquarters, 80 they decided
10 dispose OF II by making New Year presents
to the ten employees.
They did this BY Increasing the salaries OF tho
employees for the month OF December In such u
ratio as to use up the surplus.
The sun., 1897-12-10
nrE CITY Heal Estate Inre.tnent.

Corporation Counsel Scott was authorized by
the Dock Board yesterday to begin the neces-
sary legal proceedings to acquire the property
needed for the west side water front improve
thirt sircr,s. The estimates of the cost of this
section OF the work run all the way from 49,.
OOO, 900 to Sl 100000
The sun., 1897-12-10

Southern Hallway system Will Soon Take In
the Memphia and Charleston.


The important official announcement is made
that the war between the Southern Railway and
the Seaboard Air Line ia ended. The announce
mcnt, signed jointly by Samuel Spencer. Prcs-
dent OF the Southern Railway Company, and X.
c. Hoffman, President OF the Sc aboard Air Line.
Is as follows:
1.-THE Baltimore Steam Packet Company and
the Baltimore. Chesapeake and Richmond
Steamboat Company have adjusted their d inrr-
ences as to Chesapeake Bay traffic on basis
mutually satisfactory, and this ad djusiment
carries with It an agreed policy OF harmony and
cooperation in the management OF the rail lines
OF the southern Railway and of the Seaboard
Air Line south of Washington and Norfolk in
respect to both freight and passenger traffic"
II also announced yesterday that an
agreement has been reached between the Borg
committee and the Southern Railway Com
pany under which the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad can be reorRanized su DstantiGlly under
the plan of the Iselin committee. As all tho
parties are now in accord. the reoGganiZation
can be promptly completed and the property
become portion OF the Southern hallway
system.
The sun., 1897-12-10

President John W. VrOoman OF the Holland
Society gave dinner to the trustees OF the So
ciety in tho Union League Club last evening.
ana IL was there arranged that the annual din.
ncr OF the society shah he held in the new As
toria Hotel on Jan. -. Boxes will be reserved
for ladies who may receive Invitations from
momhers.
The sun., 1897-12-10

A big green parrot with ruificd feathers flow
into one Of the windows on the fourth floor OF
Bloomingda!es store at Fifv.ninth street and
Third Avenue yesterday afternoon and divcd
into tnnk full OF goldfish. Onc OF the clerks
ii he'd the parrot out anu the bird was put in a
cage. The parrot is hold for an owner.
The sun., 1897-12-10
a stu, Rrru.ea TO IrrE Haw,ey.

Tho application OF William c. Woodward.
alias Big Hawlcy." for a certificate OF reason.
able doubt that would operate as a stay under
his sentence OF hve years Imprisonment for
blackmailing Samuel ". Bridghlm, was denied
yesterday by Justice Truax OF the Supreme
Court.
The sun., 1897-12-10

=, Miller was then 212 miles and lap ahead OF
the former record, 1t was alleged, and the
crowd cheered.
Among the new arrivals OF cyclers at the Gar
den during the night were August Lehr, cham
pion OF Germany, and Charles Kaser. the cham
pon of Switzerland. They came hero on tho
steamship Trave in the afternoon. Lehr intends
to go South, where he 10 anxious to race Bald
and Kiser on tho circuit this winter. Kasor
ridos machine geared to 103.
The ac0re at I o'clock aa followa.
The sun., 1897-12-10
banquet OF the Rochester Chamber OF Com


ROCHESTER, Dec. 9.-The annual banquet of
the Chamber of Commerce was held in Powers
Hotel tonight Many Of the prominent busi
ness and professional men of the city and n
number OF out-oilown guests were present;
Bishop of western New York. said grace. VIII
liam H. McElroy acted rs tOnstmaster. Joseph
ii. Choate OF New York spoke ON Progress"
Judge Henry +. Rowland delivered an address
on Commerce and Legislation" md Charles J.
Bissell Of this city spoke on Politics and Pes
simism."
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
NEGRO KILLED IN .,BIBB..
Said to Have Talked Too Much About the Battle ,Trouble-His Murderer
 Is Unknown. t--s' '5-s

News reached the city last night that negro whose name could not be learned, was shot and killed Monday night near Centreville, the county seat of Bibb coun- ty. No one seems to know who fired the gun, or the cause of the killing of the negro, but is supposed to be the result of the investigation of the recent case of attempted rape on Miss Battle, full ae- count of which has been printed in the State Herald. .sN
 The negro who was killed Is said to have done a great deal of unnecessary talking in regard to the attempted out rage which has caused so much excite ment in the Six Mile neighborhood
 It is said that while the citizens were making an investigation, another negro was sent to this darkey who was killed for the purpose of telling him that 8 crowd of men would be at his house in a short time to find out if a certain party had been there, and the negro is said to have remarked that he had better be at home with his wife and children That If he were to commit rape on white wo- man he would cut her d-n throat so she could not tell anything. But it Is said that the negro denied having made such statement when the white men got there.
 A diligent search is still being made for Dave Griffin, who is strongly suspicioned as the would-be rapist.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
IN THE COURTS.

The most of the cases disposed of in the inferior criminal court yesterday morning were of minor importance.
 Ed McCarty, William Ferguson and John Allen were convicted of disorderly conduct and fined $5 each.
 Dan Sloan was fined $3, and Albert Dawson taxed $5 and cost for the same offence.
 Will Palvado, young white man, was discharged on the ground of grand lar ceny. ttefHie
 Ed Woods, assault and battery on Felix Tillie, was fined $25.
 C. T. Cornelius was convicted on the charge of larceny of lumber from the Heidt-Nelson Coal and Lumber company, and fined $25 and thirty days
 CIRCUIT COURT.
 Hamilton-Brown Shoe company vs. Bir mingham Shoe company; on trial.
 Mat Wilson vs. J. T. May ct al; jury out
 CITY COURT.
 Thomas B. Lyons vs. George s. Penley and R. F. Armstrong; $192.
 Sheppard Lumber company vs. Column bian Equipment company, Moore & Hand ley Hardware company, claimant; judg- ment for claimant.
 Beckie Jones, administratrix. vs. South ern railway; judgment for defendant.
 Woods vS. Shelley; on trfal.
 UNITED SKATES COURT.
 The next term of the United States court will convene in the government building on the first Monday in March. The term of the court will be devoted to the southern division of the northern district of the state. It is understood that the health of Judge Bruce is so much improved that he will preside dur ing the term. s. ,.1 The docket will not be a lengthy one and the term is not expected to exceed five weeks The dockets are being ar ranged and everything will be in shape by the first Monday in March.
 The grand and petit jurors have been drawn but only the latter are made pub- lie. The petit jurors are as follows:
 l. w. Lacey, Pickens county; J. J. Hill- man, Sumter; N. w. Burgan,t Jefferson; Gus Golden, Jefferson; D. J. Thomas. Fayette; John H. Ray, Lamar; J. B. Young, Jefferson;, Francis l.. Caipe, Fay cite; R B. Caudie, Talladega; D. R. Carleton, Talladega; c. P. Mills, Sumter; Mack Brown, Greene; J. H. Vermillion, St. Clair; Charles Wills, colored, St. Clair; William St. Clair, Jefferson; An drew J. Wright, Fayette; T. G. Watson, St. Clair; Fred Smith, St. Clair; E. East erling, Pickens Samuel L. Studdard. Fayette; Wifham Craig, Calhoun: Frank Woodward, colored, St. Clair. David +. Kingler, Calhoun; M. D. King. Walker: R. H. Palmer, Walker; w. A. Scales, Sumter; o. Holley, Blount; A. Capshaw, St. C1air; John McEachin, Calhoun; V. B. James. colored- Jefferson.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-03
! MIR. SHOCKS ESCAPE.
He Arranged Ride on the Yacht That Went Down With the Trio of
 Picayune Reporters. ql.

White, in New Orleans with the rivers and harbors committee, Mr. Paschal Shook made arrangements to go down the river in the yacht which was sunk, caus- ing two reporters to lose their lives. Some incidental affair prevented his go- ing, and he was saved. MT. Shook is a young man whom Birmingham could i'll afford to lose. He is prominent in so- ciety, but does not allow. social affairs to interfere with more exacting duties. He keeps up with the times in scientific matters, and his contributions to the leading periodicals are full of informa- tion. He is also very public-spirited, and his valuable services in entertain ing the rivers and harbors committee have been highly commended. 'a