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The Portland daily press., 1900-12-19
HoRs Es DROWNED.

RangeleY, December ls.-William Morse
Of Rangeley Plantation started across
Rangeley Lake Monday morning at 7
O'Clock with q pair OF horses aud load
of wood. The horses broke through the
ice and were drowned.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-19

Prof. Joseph Wright is collecting phone
graphic specimens OF English dialects
partly to enable him to check the materi
nj for . comprehensive comparative gram.
mar OF all the English dialects In the
United Kingston, and partly to hand
down TO posterity faithful record of the
dialects rs spoken at the END Of tns nine
tenth century.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-19
MILITIA BASKET BALL.
Company Defeated Company e Last
Evening.

The most exciting game Of basket hall
played thus far at thessArmory was Mayed
last evening between Co. and Go. b,
taking three periods to hnish the game.
Go. b won by two points. There was a
large crowd present and many were the
,'Ohs and Ahs' uttered by the friends
of the respective teams as one OF the play
only to have 1t roll around the edge
and then drop ont. As both teams had
this occur many times, 1t ought to have
had a tendency to eause the mon to
looss heart, but on the contrary IL seemed
to urge than Co greater exsrtion. There
was no little roughing it and 90. E lost
the game by this kind OF play Co. n
played the best passing game, take 10 all
around, but Co. sB would get In and
break up the pass and then Co. E's team
work would seem to go 20 Dieces for a
time and before they could reco yer them
selves Co. would have goal to their
credit. The game was two periods OF Is
minutes and q third period of six min.
utes. In the first period honors were
about even. Co. E having little the
best Of II, although both teams broke even
with one goal apiece. The second period
was the most exciting Of the game. both
teams playing fast and furious and hav-
ing many fouls called on them. Again
each team had n goal 20 their Gre lit, max
ing the SCORE 4 to 4. The play was con-
tinued and 1t took six minutes before the
ball was fairly Gagged BY Peterson of Co.
b, thereby winning the game to a:
summary.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-19
90. E.

A. Peterson, right forward, d. MaIonsy
W. Hatch, lef forward, ID. kaler
Ii. Way, center, j. j. Caelden
NJ. Skerritt, right back, j. j. Maiopsy
J. o'Donohue, LETT back, II. Mccarthy
Score, Go. b, 8; Co. e. {. Goals, ID.
Maloney, Q; A. Peterson, 8. Referee, II.
Steele. Umpires, II. q. Twitchll and L.
Connolly.
Tbs next league game Will be on
Thursday evening between Co. A and
the Naval Reserves. This evening the
Naval Reserves viii have q practice
game.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
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Fact. Versus Wind.

The statement made that l have said
or minated that the United States au-
thorities would have full control OF the
election for presidential electors and mem
bers of Congress on Nov. 6. is manifest
~ incorrect, and Is not a fact. do not
know the name OF the prominent law
yer" who hides himself but l would like
fair play In argument and statements as
well rs In voting. Another fact Is that
l applied 20 the proper authorities for
representation at the ballot boxes. be-
fore this sensational statement
have tried 70 place the money ques-
ton, imperialism. protection and trusts
before the Democratic editors and politi-
clans, but no one OF them has taken up
the challenge. and Il appears that the
old buguhoo OF pas, issues is raised along
with my vast amount OF inexpcrience m
deep water. All 7 ask is argument. not
wind. or personal abuse / am
opposed 10 force. whether 70 be IN the
shape Of a 1-cent dollar bill ,or n deputy
marshal az the polls. or an attempt Of
one man or combination OF men to
vote anybody elsc's name and Il won't
10 10 say in this community that ballot
boxes have not been or attempted 10 be
stuffed. Why not argue Republican doc
irine versus so-called Democrats asser-
tions? William Il. Lenken Id
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
ron TmE - root PROJECT.
outlook for Securing nm Appropria-
tion IL Gratifying.

Mayor Myers expressed great pleasure
yesterday az the very satisfactory report
received by the Morning News from its
Washington correspondent showing the
favorable q look Tor savannah's success
in securing an appropriation at an early
date Tor the Improvement Of the channel
90 a depth of = feet.
The statements from Col Mac
kcnzic. head Of tho river and har-
Dor division of the corps Of engineers. a.
20 the favorable view taken OF savannah
claims Boa that quarter. were very pleas
INK TO the Mayor and doubtless many
others besides. as was also tho state
mcnt that the report Of Capt. Gillette
makes "a very strong showing for pro
iect which viii greatly increase the Ia
cniues Of the port
,Mayor Myers was also especially pleased
with the reference 20 Col. Testers ability
and hts influence with his brother mem
beers Of Congress. The Mayor Is strong
believer iu Col Lester.
= DO not believe there Is another man
IN Congress who has the tact and incsse
Of Col Lester IN dealing with his fellow
members 81 Congress. and the heads Of
departments" said the Mayor II have
been with Col Lester on several missions
and ! have observed that he. Dc ALWAYS
treated with the greatest Difference and
respect and that he has the immediate
entire 20 the officers Of the chiefs Of de
parimcuts. hing which not every
member Of Congress can obtain. Ills long
service in Washington. his conservatism
and good Judgment. aud the fact that he
makes no prctenslons. hut goes straight
to the point have won him the confidence
Of members AMI officials alike. without
regard 90 party. In the present instance
5c ls the most valuable man We could
nave iu Congress. I had rather have Col
Loetor's influence 20 get a measure
through than any other man ! know Of in
either party"
The Mayors high encomium upon Col
Lester viii be generally Endorsed by the
many friends ~ that gentleman here ana
throughout the state and, what is more
80 viii receive the hearty Endorsement Of
the people az the polls next month.
Capt q. A. Gillette has been absent
from the city for the last several DAYS
and 10 was stated al his house last night
that q was not known just when he would
return As the board ~ survey. which
was appointed for the purpose Of making
"a rc-examinnt ton of the old project for a
channel q feet in depth from Savannah
20 the sea. was ordered 20 meet not later
than oct r. 10 IS presumed that Can't
Gillette g. IN conference with the other
members Of the board al some more con-
vonicnt point
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
WILL ma RoBERTSON.
inside Information From Atlanta Of
the Next Adjutant General.

Inside information From Atlanta of
the Next AdJutant General.
A letter from Savannah politician now
IN Atlanta who Is generally upon the In
side on everything that Is doing. writ
ten 10 friend IN Savannah who Is an
officer In the Georgia State Troops that
81 looks very much Ike Col. j W Robert
scn will be the next adJutant general The
savannahian has been around the state
House. and what he has picked Up there
indicated pretty clearly TO his mind that
81 is TO De Robertson.
Very few in Savannah know the pros
pectlvo adiutant general. but u q presum-
ed that he will nll the office crcditably. or
Gov. Gambler would not see NJ 20 NAL.
the appointment savannah officers how
ever. would prefer 20 see a man appointed
who has been active Ia military OF late
years, and who Is thoroughly posted upoo
rules ana regulations. military law. ad-
ministrati vo work forms and uslEcs
Col. ". @. Ohear. the present inspector
general Is such a man as the majority
of the officers would like 90 see given the
position. as be- hos demonstrated while
Inspector general that he is thoroughly
able 20 M an admin strauve position. and
could DO 80 with advantage ana credit 10
che forces for which he iaborei.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
ODD FELLOWS TO rIaEMEN.
saving Of the odd Fellows Temple
Handsomely Remembered.

Handsomely Remembered.
A committee representing the Odd Eel
lows lodges OF the city, called at nrc
headquarters yesterday and presented
supt Mcguire with handsomely en-
crossed set OF resolutions. expressive of
the appreciation by the odd Fellows Of
the heroic service rendered by the fire.
men during the confederation at Brouehtoa
and Barnard streets on the night Of Dee.
-. iSs9
In that IRE the furniture store OF Lind.
say and Morgan was burned the store 81
Daniel Hogan across Barnard street was
badly damaged. ana several buildings
across Broughton street suffered Tn.
ola Fellows Hall. being Immediately Ia
the rear Of Lindsay a Norgans. was In
imminent danger ana many thought ID
would be a certain loss. By dint % good
work on the part OF the nrcmen aud some
tavors from the wind the building cs-
capped nlmcst unhurt
The preamble Of tho resolution sets
forth the circumstances and states thar
10y tho judicious ana skilful orders given
bv Superintendent Mcguire and Assistant
Chief Mouro. the discipline and stupen-
dous efforts OF the fircmen. the temple
was saved from destruction. and that tn.
odd Fellows OF Savannah. desiring to
show their appreciation OF these services
had adopted the resolutions.
Tho resolution states that the odd Eel
lows extend their hearty thanks aud APP
probation Of the fearless. faithful ana
jgdicious labor OF the officers and mem
hers o. the Fire Department resulting
in the saving OF the odd Fellows hall when
% seemed impossible TO do So and thar
the odd Fellows will ever bear in gat,-
ful remembrance the services rendered On
this occasion by the memters or the fir.
department
The engrossing OF the resolution was
done at Richmond's Business College and
De- an artistic niece OF work II Is IN a
handsome frame.
The resolution n signed by the mem.
hers OF tho committee representing 1 :.
several lodges as follows: r. G. Green
Haupt No IS; \. j. Dinkins Oeletho u
No. !. Leander Butler. Live oak No 3: A
S. Nichols. Golden Rule No. L.. A. J VIII
son. Concord No. II: Henry " wrg.
Acorn No 100; James Van Berschot. Mag
uoln Encamrment No. ].
The testimonial with Is % dlal end
hearty appreciation OF tie effosts OF re
fremcn on the occasion referred &c, is
highly appreciated by Superintendent Ma
guire ard the members u The department
generally. II will 5c given a promi EFT
place In the supernts ndent's Office AMI
will be kept as a treasured memento OF
the department..
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
NEW BATTALION ADJUTANr.
VIZ. Harry 4. Richmond VIII succeed
MIR. Davis Freeman.

VIZ - NhAA
Mr.. Davis Freeman.
MIR Harry l.. Richmond has been nomi-
mated as adjutant OF the Second Battalion
OF the First Infantry. the Savannah Vol
unteer Guards The appointm nj viii he
approved to-day by Col. A. r Lawt,n.
commanding tho regiment. and VII he
sent on TO Atlanta. An examination viii
be ordered. and Mr. Richmond viii then
qualify Cor the position which carr es
with IL the rank Of first lieutenant
His many friends viii he p cascd 20
learn Of Mr.. Richmond's appointment n
viii succeed Mr.. Davis Freeman who was
adjutant Of the battalion for several years.
Mr.. Richmond Is now first sergeant o.
Company G OF the Guards having be
appointed 10 succeed SclE'. sullivan Bond,
nov lieutenant. His promotion 10 a com
mission and the odiulancy comes after ten
years Of service In the ranks.
Private X. G. Fetzer % Company 4 ~
the Guards will be sergeant major o. the
battalion. Private Fctzsr Is plrti ulaily
distinguished as a sharpshooter. having
been on the Sea Girt teams His .on gest
military service was with the savannah
Cadets
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
ATTEMPTED HIS OWN LIFE.
~. >. ROUSE or CYCLONE TOOK Az
OUNCE AND Al HALF Of LAUDANUM.


Rouse Recently Figured I'm the Re-
cordcr's Court on' Charge OF
Criminal Assault Upon De~sie
Lewis since That Time ne Has
Lived In savannah-IIis Partner
was with Him IA the Room when
HI- Condition Was Discovered.
Prompt Measures by "A ply stefan
brought Him Around After Three
Hours.
g. j. Rouse. a guest OF the screven
House attempted 20 commit suicide lat
night By taking an ounce and a half q
iaudanum Ills life was saved by the
prompt and heroic remedies % a physician
who was summoned shortly after the
drug was taken but even then IL tcok sew
eral hours TO get him safely on the road
10 recovery.
Rouse Is resident o. cyclone. Screwed
county. but had been IN Savannah for
several months Ia fact since he figured 20
prominently aud IN so disagrceable role
IN the case OF BESSIE Lewis che girl from
cyclone upon whom he was said 20 have
committed criminal assault After being
ia the barracks for two days on the
charge he was tried before the Recorder
and dis harRed as the evidence was moi
SUFFICIENT to hold him under the charge.
The matter was viewed quite differently
in screvtn county. however. whore the
feeling against Rouse was so strong that
he did not care TO fcfurn home. II Is
quite likely that this trouble had some
thing TO do with his attempt on his life
last night for he has acted so strangely
for the past few days that his conduct
was commented on by some Of his hotel
acquaintance.
lie secured the laudanum ana probably
took the dose that came 80 near ending
his life about $50 O'Clock He wac IN
his room with his partner from Cyclone.
when the latter uottced his unusual con-
dltiou. and went TO the office % the hotel
telling tho clerk that Rouse had taken
dose OF poison, ana that a doctor was
needed az once Fortunately a physician
had just stepped out Of he door. and he
was Immediately recalled by a porter
BY the time that he reached Rouse. how
ever he was IN an unconscious condition
The stomach pump and other. remedies
usual TO such cases. were applied. and by
II o'clock the patient was pronounced
ont o. danger. Rouse was too weak 10
talk, ana 80 has given no reason Tor his
rRgh act
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
THEY CAUGHT REYNARD.
ar Corbin's Dogs Picked mp n Grey
Fox In FIfty-hvc Minutes.

DR.. If X. Corbin brought In last night
one OF the preltiesi grey foxes seen hero
in a Ions time. Dr. Corhin and friend
drove out the Thunderbolt road few
miles TO give his nine-months' Virginia
pups "A trial run The old dogs followed
and Immediately upon reaching the hunt
ing ground. struck. After "A few minutes
trailing they jumped. ana soon Reynard
was lenping lively IN 'front.' Of them.
The weather was superb FOR a chase and
the dogs. pups and oil. We're eager. The
FOX WAS old and cunning and went like
the wind. bur the pack 81 shouting hounds
hurled Itself down his path like a hurri-
cane and IN just nfty-nve minutes they
picked him up on the ground. tie WINS a
masterfu follow--a perfect specimen
and as he lay stretched on the side walk
IN from; OF the Masonic Temple he nt-
tracted a crowd OF people.
Or Corbin's dogs have considerable OF
a reputation and IA the language OF men
who ride 60 the hounds they run away
from anything OF their type IN this pare
Of the country.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
OLD LAND CASE DECIDED.
Judge Norwood Gives Large JudE-
ment in Favor of &. =. miller.

Judge Norwood rendered lengthy deci-
sion yesterday IN the case of clayton y.
Miller against Francis X Mousseau. sa-
ran A. Mousseau ard Benjamin Il. Dillon.
Judge Norwood. basing his decision upon
that rendered by the Supreme Court when
the cas- made its lass visit TO that tribu-
ma eives verdict ard judgment for the
plaintiff against the defendants Cor N.s7s. e
- with interest at the legal rate from
May 4 1858
some three weeks ago the case was sub
mitted 10 Judge Norwood by consent OF
counsel FOR the decision OF the issues Of
both law ana fact. without the intervet-
ton Of jury. Arguments were then
made hy Mr. Saussy for the plaintiff. and
Nc Adams. for the defendants and judge
Norwood reserved his decision. II Is this
decision that he rendered yesterday.
The claim 81 the plaintiff is based upon
stale Of facts set out IN che pution
substantially as follows. II Is contended
that in isss the defendants we're the own
ers 81 an undivided four-fifths interest In
cighty-four los Of land Ia Chatham cOun-
IS. which they agreed 10 sell 20 the plain
TN al an agreed price OF 500 per bot. Not
wltnstanding this agreement. u Is claim
ed. the defendants subsequently, sold the
land for "a higher price TO Mr.. -. b. Les
ter II was asserted that the plaintiff was
a al times ready and willing 20 comply
with his part Of the agreement and that
because Of tho defendants breach Of the
contract he had been damaged in the sum
81 $500
The ease has been tried three or -four
times In the city Court and has also made
several visits 20 the Supreme Court since
IL was filed. IN lSSS The Supreme Court
decided that the agreement between NIL
Ter and the defendants was sufficient TO
take the case out OF the Statute Of Frards,
which provides that contracts for the sac
Of lands shall be In writing and sgnt Il
back to the City Court for trial by jury.
In giving judgment for the plaintin the
court directs that the execution shall DO
levied generally upon The goods and chat
tels Of the defendants upon those Of the
estate OF Francis y. Mouss.au now IN the
hands OF his administrator. and specially
upon the property attached In the first
instance. IL Is extremely unlikely that
the decision Of Judge Norwood will end
the case and altogether probable tina u
viii be carried hy writ OF error TO the
supreme Court The interest on the prin-
cipal sum due will bring the amount %
the Judgment up TO nearly twice thai OF
the original sum claimed as damages by
the plaintiff.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
Demonstration az LivinE.,on,..

This afternoon from 3 TO o'clock. Mr.
+. G. Story will demonstrate the work
Ings Of velox and aristo paper at Living
ston's Pharmacy. Bull and Congress
streets. The demonstration will be Of es-
pec!al value 80 every amateur photogra-
pher and every one IN the city Is invited
Those interested in the art are also invit-
u and Il Is the request OF Mr. Story that
a negative be brought so the work may
be done with negatives not his own. Mr.
Story Is one Of fhc most successful dem
onstrators IN the country and his work
this Afternoon Will be OF great value to
the amateurs OF che city.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
ATTENDASCE NOT LARGE.
Ladies' of the NeedIework Guild
Were Disappointed.

Were Disappointed.
The meeting yesterday afternoon az St
Johns Parish Hail Of the Savannah
Branch Needle Work Guild was not as
satisfactory as could have been desired
The attendance was not as great as was
expected. and those who responded to the
call for the meeting were disappointed.
They hope that the next meeting will re-
suit ia greater interest.
Committees were appointed TO tag and
classify the articles thnt are turned IN for
distribution among the needy. II Is prob
able that the work OF these committees
viii be completed by Thanksgiving Day.
when Il Is expected that the distribution
Of garments and other articles OF needle
work will take place.
The primary PURPOSE Of the meeting was
20 arouse enthusiasm that might tend 20
the organizasion OF several sections In the
city. This may vet be done as some OF
the pastors have agreed 20 do all they
can among their congregations TO the end
Of effecting organizations. The ladies who
have been directing the work Of she Guild
feel that a great deal more good could be
accomplished by adding to che scope OF
their cndeavors
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
THOUGHT no nv THE MURDERER.
IL VIII lie settled This Morning %
Howard a. the Murderer of Lat
tfmorr.

IL VIII he settled This Morning %
Howard e. the Murderer of Lat
timorc.
Mr.. william Brock. baggage master Of
the Southern Railway train. on which
Conductor baltimore was killed near
Brunswick on the night Of Nov. T. ar
rived In the city from brunswick last
night for the purpose Of identifying the
negro arrested day before yesterday by
oncer Dan Kliey. az VIII Frye. the muir
derer re collod at the barracks last
nieh, and saw the negro but will not be
able TO decide whether he IS the man that
IS wanted or not until this morning when
he will have another look az him
Mr. Brock was seen at the screven
House last night hy a reporter Of the
Morning News he said that the murder
% baltimore was absolutely cold bloodel
Toe negro was riding on the outside Of
The baggage car. he was ordered 10 come
inside but refused and when Brock at
tempted 20 draw him Ia hy the arm,
showed a pistol through the door. This act
caused baltimore. Brock and third
white man named Jones 20 close the door
until they could devise some means FOR
getting the negro inside. None 81 the train
men had a pistol but they finally decided
that the drawing n gun by tho negro
was blum on his part. and that he would
not dare 20 use 10. 30 they opened the
ioor again. baltimore. who was the FIRST
tu look out remarked 60 his companions
that the man must have jumped on. as
he could not see him. but even az ~
spoke the negro. who had been standing;
on the rear OF the tender. fired. and Lat
tlmore sank back INFO the arms OF Brock.
fatally wounded
Mr. Brock would not express any opin-
ion as to he Identity - the prisoner but
others who have seen Howard. as he says
his name h.. say that he exactly nts the
description 81 the man that shot the con-
ductor except as TO his hight the prison
~ beng a little shorter than the descrip-
ton states Frye TO be-,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20
FUNERAL or 9. ". PARISH.
Attended ny Confederate Veterans
aud Many citizens.

nnN hhNN
The funeral Of the late George W Par
ish took place from St Paurs Episcopal
Church at $50 o'clock yesterday aftet-
noon. The services were conducted by
Rev Robb white aud Rev }. l.. scully.
During the services the vested Choir
OF ST. Paurs sang very sweety the
hymns. The Voice That Breathed OYER
Eden" and There is a Blessed Home "
The attendance was very large almost
filling the body OF the church. The fun
erui was attended also by Lafayette Nc
Laws Camp of Confederate Veterans. u
which Mr.. Parish had been member.
The intermcnt was In Laurel Grove
Cemetery, where Mr.. parlsh's wife Is
buried. The parbearers We're Gen. +
McGnshan. Capt. A. T. Marmeistein Ind
Mes-n. Julius pcrlinski and George r
Nichols. Of the veterans. and Messrs T.
y. LaRoche. a. s. Way Herman Par-
sons. X $. Claghorn ana Mark Apple
Tho flag ne IRE headquarters was kept
20 half mast during the dnv. and The
fire hch was tolod during the funeral.
these honors being extended on account
~ Mr.. parish's former connection with
the department as fire commissioner.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-20

Through one Of the ten free scholarships
la The International Correspondence
schools Of Scranton. Pa. watch the Morn
ing News will present 20 you II YOU secure
one OF tire ten largest numbets Of votes
hy Nov. 20. 1870. you can keep on earning
a living az your present work. and at the
same time. by study at home in time
usually devoted 20 recreation or rest. tit
yourself for a professional position at
good salary.
You can easily become one OF the win
ners OF this contest. by devotlng your at
tention TO collecting Voting Coupons and
keeping at g.. No one has a better chance
than you. Get every vote YOU can. and
have all your friends save theirs for you.