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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
COURT-MARTIAL FOR HARRIS.
MEMBER OF THE BLUES WILL BE
TRIED BY OFFICERS.

Orders Issued for the Court by the
Acting Adjutnnt Generai-Chnrge
Is Corporal Harris Alleged Mis-
conduct Upon the Blues Trip to
LouisviIle-Not Known That Others
VIII Appear Before the COurt-Per-
sonnet of the COurt-snartiaI.
Atlanta, Aug 2l.-An order for court
martial to be held in Savannah on Aug.
II was issued to-day by Acting Adjutant
General Phil G. Byrd.
The principal, if not the only, business
before the court-martial will be the trial
of Corpl. Harris of Company NJ, First In
fantry, for alleged misconduct on the oc-
casion of the VISIT of his command to
Louisville, KY during the recent Confed-
crate Veterans reunion. Following is a
copy of the order:
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 2.-Special Orders
No 1611-A general court-martial Is ap-
pointed 10 meet at Savannah, Ca, at s
p M, Aug. q. 1900, or as soon there
after as practicable, for the trial of such
persons as may be properly brought be-
fore IL. Detail for the court, Lieut.. Col
Thomas s. Wylly, Jr., First Infantry;
Maj. Thomas Screven, First Infantry;
Capt Patrick Gleason, First Infantry;
Capt. Charles S. Richardson, First In
fantry; Second Lieutenant George H.
Richter, First Infantry; First Lieutenant
David c. Barrow, First Infantry, judge
advocate.
A greater number of officers cannot be
assembled without injury to the service.
Immediate example being necessary, the
could will sd without regard 10 hours.
BY command of the Governor.
Phil G. Byrd.
Acting Adjutant General"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.

McAllister Was Killed While Trying
to Get Out of the Way.
Newport News, Va, Aug. H.-William
McCabe and william Begnall became in
VOWED in a quarrel in the latter's saloon
to-day The barkeeper drew revolver
and fired at McCape James w McAllister.
a printer from Raleigh, N. c., who was
an innocent bystander. received the bullet
in his heart, while endeavoring to get out
Of the way. Begnall is in jail.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
GiinNnn the Winner.

Cambridge Mess. Aug. 2i.-WilI stln-
son OF this city defeated Burns Pierce
and Albert Champion in a hotly contest
ed twenty-five miles motor-paced race at
the Charles River Park tonight. His
time was AZ minutes 5 seconds
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
WAS HOT AT CHARLESTON.
six PrOstrations, Two Fatal, Were
the Record for the Day.

Charleston, s. c.. Aug A.-There were
six prostrations from heat here during
the day, two'of the cases reported prov
ing fatal. Gage Williams and William
Harrison n gro s, who were overcome at
tie Atlantic Phosphate Works, died
within an hour of their pro stration. The
other patients are all doing well. They
are Irene Smi h, an unknown woman: A
Balger of 80 Alexander street. George
Hoffman of Knoxville. Tenn, and a CO.
ofed man named Wash Wi liams.
The high ST temperature registered here
duiing the day was 80 degrees.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
Nominated white.

Louisville, KY. Aug. 2.-The Prohibit
ton State Convention to-day nominated
for Governor John y. White Of Manches-
ter. Clay county. formerly a Republican
congressman from the Eleventh district.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
Acting Adjutant General.

The troubles into which Corpl Harris
of the Republican Blues got himself will
be generally remembered. Besides the
charges of disobedience of orders and
other acts of INSTRUMENTATION filed against
him BECAUSE of his conduct at Louisville,
the company commander garnshed his
salary with the Central Railroad for
money advanced.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22

Troy, n. y. Aug. H.--Mariin FInherty
Of Lowell. Mass. and Jack Hamilton OF
Troy fought a twenty-round draw at the
Manhattan Athletic Club tonight
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
Officers of Florists.

New York. Avg q Al the meeting Of
The Society OF American Fonts TO-DAY
J. c. Vaughan OF chisago was elected
president and r. G. Hin Of Richmond,
Va. vice president
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
CALLED HIM A NEGRO,
Delatour Resented This and Shot
Rudolph Eschman.

New Orleans, Aug. PA shooting af-
fray occurred to-day on a truck farm
owned by Rudolph Eschman. Mr.. Esch-
man called a neighbor, Louis Delatour a
negro, The latter secured revolver and
upon returning, shot both Eschman and
his step-brother. Frank Doothy. A general
fight occurred and all the men are in the
hospital. Eschman cannot recover from
his injuries.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
Complete External and Internal Treatment for EyeU Humoy
Vicksburg .......".. 10 81 ~ 90
Wilmington .....".. 10 9s " .os

Remarks.-While the excessive temper
atures continue over the belt, over the
Savannah Augusta and Charleston dis
tricts the heat has been particularly in
tense. Light and widely scattered show
ers have occurred over North Georgia,
the Carolnas and in the Galveston, Little
Rock and Memphis districts.
Observations taken at the same moment
Of time at all stations Aug. q, 1900, p.
m, 10Th meridian time:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22

'Received too late for telesraphic aver
ages.
Special Texas Rainfall Reports-Colum-
bia. 10; Houston, TO-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22

nah river at Augusta, at a. m. Goth me-
ridian time) yesterday. was SO feet. a fan
Of OF foot during the preceding twenty
four hours.
Cotton Region Bulletin, Savannah. Ga,
for the twenty-four hours ending at s a.
M, 18th meridian time, Aug. q, 1900.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Sedn1ia, Mo-. Had Crowd of 4O,Ooo
Out for the Democrats.

sedals, Mo. Aug. 21.-The Democratic
campaign in Missouri was opened to-day
in the presence of nearly 10000 persons
The principal addresses were made by
Hon. Adlai T.. Stevenson, the vice presi-
dental candidate, and A. NJ. Dockery
Democratic candidate for Governor OF
Missouri
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
IN INTEREST OF FUSION.

drew in Kansas From the Race.
Hutchinson, Kan, Aug. H.-Claude Du-
val and 1. P. Campbell, respectively Dem
ocratic and Populist candidates for Con-
gress from the Seventh Kansas District,
have withdrawn from the contest, SO that
fusion might be effected
A convention will meet here in Septem-
Der to nominate a fusion candidate.
Friends of jerry Simpson are al work,
and 1t is asserted that the ex-Congressman
Will be a candidate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
FOR OHIO NAVAL MILITIA.
Auxiliary Gunboat VIII BE Used for
Their Practice.

Norfolk, Va, Aug 21.-The auxiliary
gunboat Hawk which is now being quite
handsomely fitted out at the navy yard
here and which 1t was at first Thought
was going to the Philippines and China,
has been ordered to the Great Lakes for
use as a practice boat for the Ohio Naval
Militia. She will make the trip via the
ST. Lawrence river
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22

T. for temperature: " for velocity.
II. 3. Boyer. weather Bureau.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-22
FARMERS IN MEETING.
President of the National Farmers-
Congress Made an Address

colorado Springs. Col, Aug FIR G.
F. Candage of Brookline, Mass, acting
president. to-day called 10 order, in the
High School Auditorium, the twentieth
annual Sc s on of the National Farmers
Congress. There was large attendance
Gov Charles S. Thomas Mayor Robin
son and Others delivered addresses Of
welcome, to which responses were made
by members of the Congress. Responses
10 welcoming addresses were made by
Secretary B. F. Stahl of the Congress,
Col b. F. Clayton of Iowa, in place of
Major G. NJ. Ryals of Savannah, Ga,
who was absent and by President Worth
Of the North Dakota Agricultural Col
lege
President r. G. F. Candage delivered
his annual address. 1t was, in Part, as
follows:
1T is estimated at the present time
and there are yet many million acres of
rich unimproved farming lands to be oc-
cupied-that the United States produce
one-fourth of the worlds wheat 60 per
cent of its cotton. Is per cent. of its corn,
beside large crops of oats, barley, rye and
other farm products, and that the exports
Of them with the products of forests,
manufactures and of Mines amount in the
aggregate to more than a thousand million
of dollars annually.
In the year 1859 the exports were as
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
DEATH OF MIR. J. H, ENNISs.
The Funeral Services Will Take Place This
Afternoon at O'clock.

Mr.. James II. Enniss Of this place.
died at his residence on North Salisbury
street yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Mr. Enniss was one of the most widely
known men in this State. and his death
is deeply deplored. He was kind-hearted
and genial, and had a host of riends.
Fer some years he has led quiet life,
owing to feeble health' He was taken
down with pneumonia a week or so ago
which was followed by grip, these togeth
er with the infrmties of age caused his
death.
He was born in Petersburg, Va, Sep
TENDER 90 1928 In 1912 he came to this
city and was for some time clerk in a
drug store, after which he conducted %
drug business of his own in Salisbury. He
conducted a book business in Salisbury
and Charlotte for several years, but in
1867 he returned to Raleigh, and took
charge Of the North Carolina Publishing
Company
He continued to reside here, and in
1875 he established the North Carolina
Farmer, an agricultural journal of great
merit. He has for number of years
published Turner'S Almanac, pubica-
tion which has wide circulation in this
State.
Many years ago he wrote poem which
was copied throughout the entire press
Of the country entitled ION the Other
Shore" Just before dying he remarked,
Il will soon be on the other shore.
He leaves four children, Mr.. =. c. En-
Miss, Mr.. Thomas c. Enniss, Miss Mamie
Enniss, and Mrs. Hattie B. Hudgins.
The funeral is to take place this after
noon at o'clock, at Edenton Street
Methodist church, of which he was a
member. The pall-bearers arc: Messrs.
~ B. Broughton f. Fl. Ilford, Theo. H.
Hill, A. M. Powell, George Allen, Sey
mCur Whiting.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
Peabody Scholarships.

superintendent Mebane yesterday was
notified by Professor w. II. Payne, pres
ident OF Peabody College, Nashville, that
there were seven vacancies in the scho-
arships of this State owing to the re-
tirement of the following Miss Eva Gull
breth, Mr.. j. d. Everett, Mr.. w. F. Gray
heal, Mr.. Chas. Kirkpatrick Mr.. f. II.
Lyon, Miss Leila Thornton and Mr.. j. c.
Wright.
Upon the nomination Of President l'ayne
MIR. Mebane appointed the following TO the
scholarships Miss Verona Kirk. OF
Palmerville, Mr.. l.. e. Messick Boone
vile, Mr.. c. T. Owen, Delwood, Miss
Stella M. Ray, Asheville, Mr.. r. V.
Reeves. Lee, and Miss Lucille Harrison
Greensboro. This leaves one vacant
scholarship for North Carolina. Superin-
tendent Mebanc sent a letter annourc-
ing their appointment, to each of the
successful contestants.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
CROP PROSPECTS IMPROVED.
Farmers Greatly Encouraged by the Rains Of
Last Week

The weekly crop report, issued by the
Weather Bureau here, says That the
first half of the week ending Monday, May
81, was characterized by continued warm,
dry weather with maximum temperatures
above 80 degrees and the daily mean
averaging over 10 degrees above the nor
NAL: in fact the drought was becoming
quite serious; grains, meadows and gar
dens were considerably injured, the
growth of staple crops was checked, and
the soil in many sections rendered hard
and unfit to plough
most desirable and satisfactory
change in the weather conditions took
place Thursday evening, when clouds
collected and showers began which con-
tinued until Sunday, accompanied by a
moderate change to lower temperatures.
In portions of only four counties, namely,
Randolph Davidson, CASTOR, and 1redel1,
was the rainfall excessive and injurious
to lands, and crops by washing; else
where it came in gentle showers and
averaged about an inch for the State at
large. The rains broke the drought just
in time to prevent serious damage to
crops, revived vegetation wonderfully,
and was undoubtedly of inestimable bene-
fit to agricultural interests. The soil was
softened and fitted for working; mead
ows and clover were refreshed; the mois-
ture was extremely necessary for wheat
and oats, which are heading and plump
grains are now assured; late planted
corn and cotton have terminated and
come up nicely, and all small plants have
started into vigorous growth
Crop prospects have greatly improved
during the past few days and farmers are
much encouraged.
Transplanting tobacco advanced more
actively in north central and western
counties during the favorable seasons the
latter part of the week; plants seem still
to be scarce, though of sufficient size:
early transplanted tobacco has started
into vigorous growth, with only slight in
jury by insects so far; the delay in trans
planting caused by the drought has oper-
ated to further diminish the acreage, as
cotton was planted instead. There is still
some corn to be planted, chiefly on low
lands in the western portion of the
State; the stand of corn is somewhat ir-
regular, but most Of the crop has re-
ceived it's first cultivation and the plants
look we'll.
Cotton is coming up fairly we'll now,
but the failure of a good deal to sprout
during the drought will necessitate some
replanting; choppng is proceeding rapidly
in central and slowly in southwestern
counties; cool nights of late have c.,ecked
the growth of young cotton somewhat.
The drought caused poor stand OF late
planted rice. Irish potatoes are excel
lent, but the damage by bugs IS increaS-
ing. Large numbers of eet-potato
sprouts were set and are growing vigo-
rously. Wheat continues the best of the
small grains. Gardens and truck crops
are doing well Grapes are coming into
bloom.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
COMMENCEMENT AT PEACE.
Miss McLeans Graduate Recital Was Given
Last Night

The studio at Peace Institute will Afs
open to visitors all day Wednesday after
ten o'clock and until noon On Thursday
The annual concert will be given on
Wednesday evening at eight o'clock.
Commencement exercises Thursday II
a. m The address will be delivered by
Prof Edwin Minis. of Trinity College
Durham.
The Institute will offer its best music
and literary exercises at all these enter
tainments and the public is cordially
invited.
Last night at o'clock the graduate
recital Of Miss Annie Neill Mclean, of
Lumbcrton. was given in the presence of
a large and delighted audience.
Miss Mclean was assisted by Miss
Crawford (violinst, Miss Emma John
son (reader), and Miss Anna Jones (vo-
calist).
The program rendered was as follows:
l. a. Schultz. ..........Et ude Mignonne.
b. Chopin ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Etudc
Second Piano, Mr.. Olmsted.
II. W-iericwski ................,.A dagio.
Mss Crawford. t.,
Ill Dickens, The Execution of Sidney
Carton.
Miss Emma NJ. Johnson.
". a. Chopin ..................PO lonaise.
b. Leschetizky ...... The Two Skylarks.
V. Won Fielitz .............. Song Cycle.
THE Story of Gretchen
Miss Anna Jones.
VI. Pincr ............ Mrs. Bacon Lawyer.
Miss Emma NJ Johnson,
VII Concerto ......................C rClS
Allegro motto moderate.
Adagio.
Allegro moderate motto marcato.
Second Piano, Mr.. OlmStcd.
Miss Mclean played faultlessy. There
was nothing of the pink-tea tinkling about
it: she played with power, with an assur-
ance born of knowledge and conscious
ness of mastery.
Altogether it was a most interesting
evening for those so fortunate as to be
present, for all who assisted in the pro-
gram performed their parts IN most pei
feet and artistic manner.
Such occasions are as enjoyable as they
are rare.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
CORPORATION COMMISSION.
The Next Session of the Commission to be Held
Tomorrow.

The Corporation Commission will be in
session Thursday. With the exception
Of the matter of connection of Southern
train No. 7 and Seaboard train No. II
here afternoons, and to which reference
has already been made. there are no
cases of special importance on the docket.
The telegrapher's strike having been
called off, the Southern Railway has
again opened all it's offices, and therefore
the complaints asking that it be compelled
to open its offices will be dismissed.
The other matters to be considered
Thursday are complaints of overchargc
and of lost freight and baggage
After the meeting Commissioners Alb
bolt and Mcneil and Clerk Brown will
start for Milwaukee to attend the Ma
tional convention of Railroad Commits
sioners. They will leave here Thursday
afternoon. Commissioner Rogers. on ac-
count of the campaign now in progress
will not go.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS.
Delegates From North Carolina Appointed by
Governor Russell.

Governor Russell yesterday appointed
the following delegates TO the annual
meeting of the Farmers National Con-
gross, to be held in Colorado Springs, Col.
August 21st to 31st, 1900:
L. Banks Holt, Graham.
DR.. j. j. Mott, Statesville.
Hon. S. B. Alexander, Charlotte.
A. T. McCailum, Esq, Red Springs
J. j. Laughnghouse. Esq, Grimesland
Col. Jno. S. Cunningham, Cunningham.
NJ. J. Hawkins, Ridgeway.
Hon. J. B. Coffeld, Everetts.
William Dunn. Esq, Newbern.
J. A. Varludge, Pomona.
Geo. +. Weston, Biltmore.
Col. Chas. McNamee. Biltmore.
J. e. PCgue, Esq, Raleigh.
]. D. McCauley Esq, Chapel Hill.
DR. b. w. Kilgore. Raleigh.
Col. b. Cameron, Stagvlle.
Major w. A. Graham. Machpelah.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
Wake Superior Court.

The next term of Wake Superior Court
meets here on July 9th, Judge Bowman
presiding.
So far there are only three new di-
vorce suits on the docket for rial.
Mary C. Penny VS.. Eugene G.. p my.
II. H. Bookrum VS.. Molie j. I5ook-
rum.
Penny Stevenson VS.. Harris Steven
son.
Eugene Penny is the man who went
off with Miss Chamblee TO shtw her the
world.
Bcokrum and Stevenson are colored
people who have found marriage fail
TIRE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

The best Democrat in North Caro-
lima was in Raleigh yesterday. MS
name is Mr.. CASTOR Jackson Holt. OF
Harnett county. He is visiting ms
son. Mr.. David Holt. one of Raleigh 5
best skilled mechanics. He is now
in his S3rd year and has never missed
voting the Democratic in any election
for sixty-two years. That's a record
of which he has a right to be proud.
He is a Democrat with Il big ID ana
would vote the ticket as 1t is printed
if no other man in Harnett voted with
him. Mr.. Holt is a great admirer or
Charlie" as he calls the next Gov
ernor. and hopes to hear him during
the campaign.
While the Legislature was in SEES
sion in January 1899. Mr. Holt came
to Raleigh and was given seat on the
floor of the House by Mr.. Daniel
Hugh Mclean. and this father in De
mocracy was introduced to the party
leaders. Talking about the amend
ment, he said: Il want you to pass
an amendment that will stop negro
rule in North Carolina. Though
have been voting sixty years, didn't
have, q chance of an education when
| was a boy and | would gladly give
up the right if necessary to give the
white people control of government
That's why we say he is the best
Democrat in North Carolina!
In a private letter from Trap Hill.
DR.. Tyre York writes: Mr.. Aycoci
has had a grand day here. \ very
large crowd and many Republicans
were out to hear him. His speech
has had wonderful effect for good.
IT has been one of the richest treats
we have had in many years. Many
Republicans acknowledge that it was
the best speech they ever heard.
My only fear is that they will break
Aycock down before the election by
overwork.'
The Democratic primary in Craven
county resulted as follows, says the
New Bern Journal:
Joseph Kinsey, for Sheriff; Daniel
L. Roberts, for Treasurer; +. NJ.
Green, for Register of Deeds; w. b.
Pearce, for House of Representatives :;
J. j. Baxter, *. II. Jones, II. {. Wood,
SilaS Fulcher and +. W. NadSWorth,
for County Commissioners. There is
still doubt as to the nomination for
Coroner and for Surveyor. more com
plete returns being required"
A private letter from Chatham
says: "Mr. Il. II. Hayes has spoken
three times in Western Chatham in
the past few days. His speeches were
we'll received, and some who had join
ed the Anti-Amendment Clubs sent
word to the leaders to take their
names off the roll as they Were white
men and would support the Amend
men,
Judge W. Il. Allen, of Goldstoro. is
in the city. He says the Wayne conn
ty Democratic convention will be held
today and tomorrow at GoldsbOro. the
Congressional convention f.r The
Second district will be held tornomi-
nate Democratic candidate fol Con
gress. Wayne county will divide her
vote up among the various candidates
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-23
Mr. BATTLE CHOSEN
TO DELIVER THE ADDRESS AT THE VANCE
MONUMENT.
dwelling in this City, Probably on July 4lh.
He Was The Close Personal Friend Of
the Great Commoner.

The address at the unwilling of tn,
by Mr.. Richard H. Battle, of this city.
A happier selection could not have beer
made as the following correspondence
will show:
Raleigh, May II, 1900.
Mr.. Richard H. Battle:
Dear Sir-We, the undersigne mem
bers of the committee appointed under
the Act of Assembly of 1899, chapter $40
Ito purchase and erect on Capitol Square
bronze monument of Zebulon b
Vance" respectfully extend to you ar
invitation to deliver the address at the
unwilling of the monument-date to be
fixed soon.
We do this as individual members Of
the committee and without calling q
meeting to select an orator for the occa-
sion, because you are one of the commit
tee and can by this method be relieved
OF any embarrassment which would 9th
erwise attend the selection Of yourself as
our choice.
You were perhaps one of the most in
innate friends of the late Governor ant
Senator, having been associated with him
officially and personally, for many year;
during his career. For this reason we
believe you ought not to decline this in
vitation, ard we know of no one who
would more appropriately and more ably
meet the demands of the occasion.
Yours very truly,
r. II. SPEIGHT.
]. d. BOUSHALL,
JOS. G. BROWN,
Committee.
THOS. S. KEENAN,,
ALE A. THOMPSON.
Local Committee.
Raleigh. n. c., May 81, 1900.
Mcssrs. r. II. Speght, NJ. D., J. ID. Bou-
shall, JOS. G. Brown, Thos. S. kenan
and Aft A. Thompson, Committee, etc
Gentlemen-Your letter of the 18th
asking me to deliver the address at the
unwilling Of the Vance statue, has today
been handed to me.
The invitation, coming as it does. with
out my privity, and urged for the reasons
given, and being signed by the surviv-
ing members OF the legislative commit
tee, and by active members of our local
me, that / am chairman of that assoca-
ton, seems to be removed and | know
you would not ask me TO do what is
justly liable TO criticism en- the score OF
delcacy
My friendship for Governor Vance, and
my admiration CT him. founded upon in
innate official and personal relations
would make me hesitate to refuse to dc
anything in my power that might contrib
ute to proper appreciation of his char
acter, and services to the State and
country, among those who did not know
him as we did
Therefore, thoughtfully sensible of my
inability to do Justice to the man and
the occasion, l will accept your invita-
ton. and do the best ] can.
Thanking you for the compliment, ex-
pressed as we'll as implied, in your letter
| am,
Yours very truly,
r. H. BATTLE.