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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
The CHANGES IN
BASE BALL RULES
All Umpres Required to Assist in
Certain Cases
IN REACHING A JUST DECISION,
Close October f5th--Ncw York
and Pittsburg VIII Play on sun
days Away From Home.

ST. LOUIS. NO. March 2-Nery little
was done during the short morning ses-
sion o. the baseball magnates. and they
old not really get down 90 business until
O'Clock this afternoon. The afternoon
session was devoted wholly 20 making
changes in the rules and adopting the
schedule II games The majority re-
port submitted hv James a. Hart and \.
J. Beach. was slightly amended. most OF
The changes being included in the minor
tiy report submitted boy Edward Hanlon.
OF Baltimore The changes were adopted
unanimously.
IMPORTANT CHANGE.
The most important change was thc
now rule substituted FOR Rule 81. IL
reads as follows:
sTho umpire shall perform an the du-
ties defoiving upon a single umpire. cx-
ccpt in giving decisions on first second
and third bases. and deciding points II
play IN running such bases. which shall
cevolvc upon such umpire. except as re-
CARDS third base. when any other base
s. occupied boy "a base runner in which
event the umpire shall decide all points
Of play arising al third base. II shall be
the duty of the umpires Go assist OF adj
wise each other in rendering any decision
when asked by the other umpire
To Rule 81 which relates 90 the sus-
pension OF a player. "a provision was add
al that tho term Of suspension shall not
exceed three days. including the date OF
removal"
THE SCHEDULE.
The schedule differs from that OF
former years. iu that the clubs make
four Eastern and Western trips instead
% two. as formerly and that Nov York
and Pittsburc will play on sunday while
abroad. The season opens April 18th
o. the following cities. Eoston at New
York. Brooklyn al Philadelphia. Bate
msrc az Washington. Cleveland at Gin
cinnau. Piushurg go Louisville Chicago
at St Louis. The season closes ON Octo-
Der 18th with tho Eastern and Western
clubs playing among themselves
NIGHT SESSION
The nCht session was called az
O'Clock and lasted until 1885. when the
meeting adjourned to meet next year ln
New York city,
10 was decided ;hat there De no ban
Vufts at annual meetings
The League will not employ an oficial
organ for 1855
II was resolved. ar a mark Of respect
70 The memory ~ the late Charles II.
byrne, that the existing vacancy In the
National Board az Arbitration. occa-
stoned by his death le not flied until
terminated by limitation.
Before allourniug the marnotes signed
an asreemnt pledging themselves TO pre-
vent their players from questioning de-
cisions OF the umpres.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Goblin Commitments McKinley.

ATLANTA. GA. March 1.-The tenth
annual encampment Of the Georgia De-
partment OF the Grand Army OF the Re
public was held here to-day. the guest OF
honor being commandments General
J. =. Z Goblin. Of Pennsylvania.
In referring 20 the Maine Disaster. ne
said it was 20 be greatly deplored. He
complimented President Mckinley on the
policy he had pursued in the invesiiea-
ton which is now being made, and said
that no matter what further course the
President adopted he would have the
American people with him.
\ public reception was rendered the
Commander-in-Chief tO-nieh. IN which
the Confederate veterans OF Atlanta to-
part Addresses were made by Governor
Atkinson Mayor Collier and General c.
A Evans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
German Vessels Ready.

BERLIN. March. 1.-The Budget Com
mittee of the Reichstag to-day adopted in
accordance with the government 7ropos-
ais section one. paragraph one of the
naval bill fixing the number Of ships 20
be held IN readiness FOR service as follows:
A flagship. sixteen baiileships, twelve
large cruisers. thirty small cruisers. eight
coast defense irouclads. ard thirteen gun
boats. besides torpedo boats, school ships
and small gunboats
The Budget Committee with tho con-
currence o; the government has accpst-d
the amendments {. Dr.. L'eher the leader
OF the C.ntrist party moditytcg the Sep
tennate PROPOSALS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
STANGLE--BlAND.
The Chaplain Of the Delaware House
Takes Berkeley Bride.

NORFOLK. VA. March 2.-Special-
Rev Charles I. stangle. chaplain Of the
House OF Delegates of Delaware and
Miss Marian Stewart Bland. OF Berkeley
were married this afternoon AT 3 o'clock.
az the Armstrong Memorial Presbyte-
rlan church. Rev. ". a. Slaymaker Of
hciated and Governor +. W. Tunnel Of
Delaware. was best man. 1ne ushers
were Mr.. Thomas =. Dunn. editor o. the
Dover Index. Dover. Del; Mr.. George +.
Stangle. brother of the groom Of port
Deposit Nd. Mr. Joseph Parks and Mr.
Harry Roanoe, Of Berkeley. Mrs. Hun
ter Y. Baldwin. Of FarmviHa Va. who
is a sister Of the bride was the brides
attendant.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
To Merge Richmond aud Petersburg

WASHINGTON. D. c.. March 2.-Spe-
clal.--Secretary Cages measure looking
TO n consolidation OF customs districts
will he considered by the Ways and Means
Committee of the House tomorrow. II
Is probable that delegations from Nor
folk and Petersburg will appear before
the Committee and protest against any
change in the law so FAR as Virginia IS
concerned. Il is proposed 10 merge the
Petersburg office with Richmond and
the Norfolk Office with Newport News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

dividual. Among IN. other accusa-
tions is one that Will, "a member OF
Congress MIR. Ewart sold his public doc
uuienSs and that while on tho bench OF
the State courts OF North Carolina he
rode on railroad passes understanding
there was q State law 60 the contrary.
and at tho same time accepted the f2'i
annually appropriated by the State 10 pay
his expenses Of travel Similar charges
have also been filed by other persons.
The sub-commiitse IN charge Of the IN
vostigation is composed Of Senators
Spooncr. Thurston and Cray
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Barbec-Gilliam.
HIS COFFIN ORDERED.
\ King George Veteran Awakes from
Trance just in Time.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. March -
Spcclal-Mr George W. Flanagan. of
King George county. an ex-Confederate
soldier. was taken suddenly ill early this
morning az the home of Dr. y. II. Ar
mold near King George Courthouse and
In a few moments was apparently dead.
He was laid out. his coffin ordered and
preparations were being made for the
funeral. when ne showed signs Of life. He
had been IN a trance and is now alive and
well.
Mr. Robert Skidmore. OF Stafford. died
yesterday at his home. aged seventy-hve
years \ widow and several children
survive him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
COL, CHEEK READY TO FIGHT.
Offers His Services TO the President II
II Com~s to War

WASHINGTON. y. c. March 2.-Spe-
cia.l-Colonel W. II. Cheek. q North
Carolina who commanded the First
North Carolina Regiment. ana wno
rived In the cavalry under General tltz
Lee AT one time during the war. has
written a letter to the President. offer
ing his services 10 the United states
Government in the event OF war with
Spain.
Assistant Acknowledgement Boyd went
10 the White House and delivered the let
ter The President was much grauned
with its tone. aud told Colonel Boyd that
he would answer Il. His Excellency said
ne devoutly hoped that there would be
no need for Colonel Cheeks services.
but no one. he said, could tell what might
happen.
4. j Jackson has been appointed jani-
tor the Petersburg cust0m-house.
United Stofos Marshal crown Allen
arrived in Washington tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
The Bcckiehcimer Murder.

Craftsmanship, VA. March q
Special--County Court Is still In session
ia the trial OF Hines Bcckleheimer' for
the murder Of Milton Coleman. last June,
who on an appeal TO the Circuit Court.
was granted another trial
Snow fell 10 the depth Of three Inches
this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
HAS SPAIN BOUGHT NEW SHIPS.
Reports 10 the Effect That she Raised
the Money Cnconfirmcd.

LONDON. March Alt is impossible 70
verify the report that Spain has raised
the necessary funds 10! the purchase OF
three chilisn warships which are said
10 have Been on the market for some
time. The spanish government not only
will not admit that II has ever lacked
the funds 10 purchase the necessary
ships. and nothing is known here OF
nclally or in shipbuildng circles. The
Armstrong;. who are Building the three
hattlezhips. have heard nothing OF the
report.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
MAY BE COURT MARTlALeD.
Gunner's Mate, Cox. VIII Probably
Answer Charge ofTclling Fish Stories

NORFOLK. VA, March Especial
II Is understood that II. f. Cox, gunners
mate on the winslow. who perpetrated
a fake report 10 the eject that he had
been diving around the Maine wreck. ana
had discovered that the explosion was
due TO exterior causes. will be court
msr,iaed for putting out false report
and taking in a manner calcp!a'ea 70
produce international complications.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Liberal Government Sustained.

turns OF Yesterdays election show tbat
the Liberal Government has been sus-
tained by a majority OF three. The figures
are: FOrty-eight Liberals forty-three
Conservatives one Patron and one indie
pendent. There Is one constituency yet
10 hear from.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Preparing for War.

COLON. COLOMBIA March 1.-The ar
rivals from Limon. Costa Ricl. to-day
report that preparations for war with
Nicaragua are rapidly advancing. Men
are enlisting and troops have already
been ordered 10 the frontier
The. mission OF the Guatemala peace
ENJOYS 20 the two governments have
thus Tar been unsuccessful
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Refuses TO Fight Esterhazy.

d disciplined chief witness for NJ. ZOla IN
the recent trial OF the author. has in
formed the AurOre that he Will never con-
sent 10 fight Major EsterhaZy X the lat
ter challsnEes MN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
ALMOST ANOTHER 0ISiSTER.
Two seamen on a British Cruiser Play
With Fuse IN thr Shell Room.

PORTSMOUTH. MICH. March z.-Ths
British irst-class armored cruiser Aus
,ralia. y guns. $3.50 tons. coast guard
ship in Southampton water. had narrow
escape to-day.
Two seamen were playing with a fuse
in the shell room when rhey set fire 70
some stores. The flames were extinguish-
ed by the prompt flooding OF the apart
rsnf
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
The ralbot's Successful Trial.

BRISTOL. r. T.. March 2-The new
United States torpedo boat Talbot was
to-day given her FIRST builders trial over
the seven-knot course. The trial was in
every way a success and IL was announc-
ed az the close that the boat made the
record Of twenty-five knots an hour.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. March 2.-Forecast for
Thursday:
Virginia-Fair; colder In southeast por-
tons northerly winds.
North and South Carollna-Fair except
showers Oh the coast, colder; noftherly
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Rrnzil'S New President.

RIO JANEIRO March 2.-senor Cam
possales has been elected president. and
senior Rosasilvo has been elected vice.
president OF Brazil by large majority.
There was no disorder
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03

SUFFOLK. VA. March 2-Speciai-The
hospitable home Of Colonel Alexander
Savage. in Nansemond county was the
scene OF pretty souvenir marriage cere-
mony at 4.l5 O'Clock this afternoon by
Rev. y. O.. Newman. The principals were
Miss Bette Dale Lewis. sister Of Coi-
onel Savage's wife. and Charles II. Fer
rell. well-kown real estate dealer. Of
Norfolk Nj. VI. r. Friary. the grooms
business partner. was best man. and Miss
Dora Terrell. of Norfolk. maid Of honor.
The couple left for a Northern tour
Barbcc--Gilliam.
SUFFOLK. VA. March 2-Special-At
the brides home on Washington Square
suffolk this afternoon. Miss Emma T..
Gillian daughter Of the late Capt u.
O. Gillian became the bride of Thomas
A. BarDec. a native Of Durham. y. c..
who is now connected with the Norfolk
and Western railroad. Dr. W. W. Staley.
offciated There We're visitors present
from Richmond Winchester. Pulaski
West Norfolk. and Crttenden. Mr.. ami
Mrs Barbcc LETT Tor q Florida honey
moon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Dynamite shipped to Pensacola.

CINCINNATI. o.. March 1.-Two tons
OF dynamite were shipped from here TO
Pensacola. Fla. The shipping nrm de-
cltnes Ia say whether n was shipped on
Coyernmen, account or 20 private dealers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Mr., KING NOMINATED,
To Be Collector of Customs in the Al
exaudria District.

WASHINGTON. March 2-The Presl-
dent To-Day nominated Marshall I. King
10 be collector Of customs for the district
OF Alexandra, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
JUST AS RECOMMENDED.

EEAvER DAN. VA FEB - -
The little granddaughter OF MIS- Aary
A Orange. Of this place. has been vie
tim OF eczema from her birth. Recently
her people began 70 give her Hoods
sarsspariila. which has accomplished .
cure. and she 10 noe we'll
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OF the
Thermometer az The Times once yeeter.
day: A. NJ. A.; II NJ, IS; P. NJ. 30; s
p. NJ. IS: r. NJ. as; Il ". e. AVERAGE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Mrs. 4. G.. Rathbun.

HAMPTON. VA. March Especial
Mrs. T. G.. Rathhun. who was reported
very iil in these columns a few days ago.
died yesterday. and her remains were
taken North for intermcnt last night.
Deceased was the wife of Or. r. G.. Rath-
bun. the well-knOwn musical director
OF this place. Sho had been a sufferer
from heart disease for some time. Her
husband and three small children sur
Nfya her
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Mrs. GoOlsby.

HOWARDSVILLE. VA. March 2.-Spe-
cial.-Mrs. Goolsby. daughter OF Mr. Prof
iit. manager OF Algoma farm. died yes
terday al the Virginia soapstone quarry.
where her husband IS a valued employee
she leaves two small children. The in
terment viii take place al the home Of
her father in Buckingham.
John c. Rogers.
DURHAM. y. c., March 2-specisl.-
John {. Rogers. well-known citize, ,
here, died quite suddenly early this
morning. He had only been confined 70
his room a day or two. Heart failure
was the cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
Mrs. Catherine Krue.

Mrs. Katherine Krug. widow OF David
krug. died at o'clock yesterday after
noon. al her home. No 80 west Broad
street, aged seventy-three years. she
leaves four sons-Messrs. T. G., 4. b..
John and G.. J. Krug.
The funeral Will take place tomorrow
afternoon az 9 o'clock from ST. Johns
German Lutheran church.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-03
OBITU AIRY.
Mr.. james Davis.

Mr.. James Davis al one time one 81
the wealthiest men IN Rhode Island. died
at Highland Springs near this city yes
terday in the seventy-seventh year % his
age. Several years ago Mr.. Davis was
Il prosperous business man % Pawtuckct.
Z. T.. but meeting with business reverses
he came 20 this city about 1--WE years ago
20 take charge Of a large tanning estah-
lishment as superintendent. with view
OF retrieving his fortune He met with
another and more serious reverse here.
however, for his health failed him and
he was forced 10 relinquish active bust
ness altogether Several months ago he
moved 10 Highland Springs in the hope
Of regaining his health. but rapidly grew
worse. until the end came yesterday ar
ternOOn al o'clock.
lie is survived by his wife but leaves
no children
The funeral services will be held az
the residence this afternoon at $50
O'Clock and the remains will be taken 20
Pawtucket. r. T.. for interment in the
old family burying ground
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01
Reflections OF a Bachelor.

It's funny thing that most every
faith curist you see has a bald spot.
Nothing in the world is safe from a
woman with curiosity and a hairpin.
The love you read about in books is
most as ideal as a woman who hasn't
any political opinions.
Down in his heart the average man IS
always about as much dissatisfied with
his wife as his wife is with her dress
maker
Probably most men don't set so much
store by heaven as the women do be-
cause they have an idea that harp
sounds something like a piano.
If man can only stave off getting
married till his hair begins to get a
little gray nine out of ten of all the
women he meets will believe he is
nursing life gref-NeW York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01

Alfred Austns ode to Anglo
American unity. now being read on
two continents. is a vigorous bit Of
verse whose thought and expression
must command respect, and which
may have tendency to lessen the
jeering remarks so commonly made
about the ability of the English
laureate. 1t appeals strongly TO tn"
sentimental side of the AngioSaXon
nature. and his picture of an ideal
union is alluring. But poetry and SEN
timent do not always harmonic with
political and commercial conditions,
For England and America to maintain
the most cordial and friendly relations
and to give each other sympathy and
moral support in all matters is on"
thing and a thing greatly to be de
sired but an "entangling alliance S
quite another thing, and not a prob
ability of the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01
Anglo American Unity.

What is the voice | hear
On the wind of the Western Sea?
Sentinel, listen from out Cape Clear,
And say what the voice may be.
lis a proud. free people calling loud to
a people proud and free.
And it says to them, 'Kinsmen. hail.
We severed have been too long:
Now let us have done with a WORKOUT
tale.
The tale of an ancient wrong,
And our friendship last long as love doth
last, and be stronger than death is
strong.
Answer them. sons of the self-same race,
And blood of the selfsame clan,
l ct us speak with each other, face to
And answer as man to man,
And loyalty love and trust each other as
none but free men can.
Now fling them out to the breeze,
Shamrock, thistle and rose
And the Star Spangled Banner unfurl
with these
A message to friends and foes.
Wherever the sails of peace are seen and
wherever the war wind blows
A message to bond and thrall to wake,
For wherever we come we twain.
The throne of the tyrant shall rock and
quake
And his menace be void and vain
For you are lords of a strong young
land and we are lords of the main.
Yes, this is the voice of the bluff March
gale.
I'VE severed have been too long;
But now we have done with a Wornout
tale,
The tale of an ancient wrong
And our friendship last long as love doth
last and be stronger than death is
strong"
Alfred Austin,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01

Ii Hung Chang shows his patriotism
by remaining prominent in China of
fetal affairs at an age when he might
retire With u consciousness of having
done his full duty to his country. and
especially since he knows the dangers
to which he is constantly exposed. No
one knows better than Ii Hung Chang
the trcacherous side of the Chinese
character, and probably nobody IS
more surprised than he that he has
been permitted to live and enjoy his.
honors and his wealth so long. He is
accused of treachery now. and said to
be in the pay of Russia; which simply
shows that his enemies are aggressive
and that his downfall may come at any
moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01

The first regiment to go to the front.
or AT least to what is likely to he the
front if war comes, is the 18th infantry
whose ranks are filled with colored
troops. This has been ordered from the
West to southern Florida. The valor
Of the black soldier has been tested by
fire, and his heroism and loyalty makes
one Of the brightest pages in the his
tory of the late war. If fighting comes
again he can be trusted to do his part
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01

Anton Seidl's death at the height Of
his power and in the midst of mani
fold activity is shock to music-lovers
not only in America, but in England
and Germany as Well. 1t is not only a
personal grief to his friends, but VIII
he felt almost as such by many among
the great public whom he served and
who knew him only in his public ca
pacity. 1t will bring perpeXity and
confusion to many important musical
institutions. In his case it seems as if
death had taken a man who could not
he spared. If there is consolation, it is
in the reflection that he was permitted
to achieve so much.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01

j. l.. Morrisou OF Dexter. will com
nence the erection as soon as the frost
starts out of the ground of il building 10
set at right angles to the White mill
which he recently purchased. The new
structure will be 9iX50 feet and one story,
high. 1t will be OF sufficient size to ac-
cammodate whatever machinery ana
equipment necessary in order for Mr..
Morrison to manufacture cloth During
all the years that the brick and White
mills have been run the finishing and
Gyeing has been done at the stone mill.
so that it is for this branch of the bust
ness that Mr.. Morrison VIII have to pro-
vide. lie does not contemplate purchas-
Ing any new looms at present and will
start up the mill by MAY Is, if his plans
materialiZe, lie takes possession of the
plant ADri l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01

\ day or two ago a travelling Nendrr
If patent nostrunls got quite a setback
in Brunswick. He was one of those
confident sort of men and thorough'E
believed in the value of his wares Two
respected citizens who are a little lame
stood al hc corner and he Immediately
accosted them and began little sons
and dance. Both We're quite willing 20
l,r cured bat were a little skeptiraL
After assuring Them that within tW1
weeks he could affect permanent cure
or money refunded one Of the two con
scented to have an experimental trial
mad, Of he liniment. out came the
bottle and then and there the patent
medicine man started Ia apply his I'M
mcnt. lie had rolled up his patients
pAntaloons ana stripped down his
stockings when n made the discovery
that he had a pair 81 wooden legs t.
Experiment. on ana st once threw up
the contract
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-01
News OF The Railroads.

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r, 'ii',i y - N :, ~, -
y.,iI. p,';f, ~ Il ''''"" ~" N"uii"''
/
ne tot2l numuef OF railroad accidents
/ reported curing February was 10. Of
I Which . We're collisions and q derail-
/ lnchts. IN" liabilities aggregated - and
/ l1a persons were injured.
! Every dav sees more activity in rail
| road building in WASHINGTON county
/ John Walter. who. will buiId the three
miles east of CherrvtieId il gattins bjs
| men ana teams ready TO begin opar;3Tio,3s
/ al once. He viii employ 4, men ana einht
| teams. His cann is nj the Eickett n1a,.e
ma p,i,7,,t, c ,i... n..',..'.
! - - -. 'ISo is'Nti i.<ltil p''u
| .,,,.,,,,t ,>i n h'S ~ -, '''
i i ~ ~, ~ ~ tl"lt %
II I ,!> y iiai 'tsoi' Nearly ~ 81
| ny i"'u We ''puS ~ a't lhe tAttHSIoI