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VOL. VI. NO. 1.8»7. Something Startling Brought to Light. GRAVE CHARGES BROUGHT Against Stevens—Accused of Entering a Conspiracy to Overthrowthe Queen. New York, Nov. 20.—The Times' Washington special says: Special Com mistioner and Minister Blount has made several reports to the state department on the Hawaiian affair. These have been printed for the state department in different volumes, one making up what is known as the final report, covering all of his investigations. The report, however, is even more in teresting than the final report, and that is containing his current dispatches, in forming the state department of the con dition of things in Hawaii as he learned it by his inquiries. This volume of “current” reports show beyond the shadow oi a doubt that the revolution in Hawaii in January last was accomplished only by the most shameful intervention on the part of Minister Stevens, then our diplomatic ' representative at Honolulu. It shows from the testimony of the members of the provisional government who took part in the overthrow of the queen that this revolution was accom plished as a result of a conspiracy which they had formed, with the assistance of Minister Stevens, and in which he, as the representative of the United States, bore a most conspicuous part. It shows that but for Minister Stevens’ abuse of his power, the revolution could not have been accomplished, and that his position and the presence of the ma rines and machine guns from the Boston, overawed the queen and her supporters and that nothing else but the interven tion of the United States in this matter would have induced the queen to yield, which she d’d, with the express under standing, accepted by President Dole, cf the provisional government; that the ■case was to be reviewed at Washington and justice done her by the president oi the United States. Commissioner Blount’s report will show further that Stevens landed troops from the Boston long before there was any valid excuse for their presence on Hawaiian 'soil; that he declined to re move them when required to do so bv the government, and when informed that the authorities were willing and fully able to preserve order and protect Amer ican interests; that these troops were stationed across the strest from the gov erament building, in which Minister Stevens knew the revolutionists were about to read their. proclamation, and that the revolutionist committee relied upon American troops to protect them in this act of rebellion; that Minister Stevens recognized the provisional gov ernmex. according to a preconceived programme, before that government had obtained possession of departments and military power at Honolulu, and that the military power was surrendered as the queen surrendered—only through fear of the superior force of the United States. Peck Providing For the Poor. Milwaukee, Nov. 20.—Governor Peck has taken official notice of the situation among the starving miners at Hurley . and will this week issue a call to the people of Wisconsin for food and cloth ing to relieve the distress. The governor insists that Wisconsin is amply able to provide for its poor, and says no one shall go hungry in the state. ' There are 800 people who need immediate assist ance and it is probable before winter is over there will be as many more. Jug Tavern Went “Wet.” Jug Tavern, Ga., Nov. 20.—There was an election held in our town Satur day by the “wets” to ascertain the voice of the people as to whether the town should be incorporated wet or dry under the new charter. The election was only ordered thren days beforehand, and was not ordered by the council, as adver tised, therefore many citizens would not •vote either way. The result was two to one for wet. An A.-i. ipunent In Huntsville. Hi ntsv; Ala., Nov. 20.—Echols & Sheffey. retail grocery merchants, have made in assignment to Charles J. Mwtui :er ti.i benefit of their creditors. Tne indebtedness is estimated at between s<>,ooo and 000, and the assets about SII,OOO. Inability to make collections forced them to the wall. A Big Burglary. Pittsfield, Mass., Nov. 20.—Four masked men entered Rev. William Grosvenor’s house, in Lenox, and took $173 and four gold watches and other jewelry, valued at S3OO. They made Mr. Grosvenor get up and come down Into his study and compelled him with a pistol at his head to open the safe in which was a communion service. AGAIN ST TH eT F!IG HT. Florida’s Governor Will Not Lot Corbett and Mitchell Meet in Florida. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 20.—Gov ernor Mitchell has returned to Tallahas see from an eight days’ outing on the gulf coast Regarding the Mitchell- Corbett fight, he says: “I had hoped and believed that my in structions to the sheriff of Duval county to prevent the fight in Jacksonville would be sufficient warning to cause the parties promoting the fight to desist, but if my information is correct it seems that I was mistaken. It appears that the narties interested in the fiirjit are in- THE ROME TRIBUNE ciineu to aely tne state authorities to tne end that Florida shall be disgraced by a prize fight; but this shall not be done un til every power of the state is exhausted in efforts to prevent it, and any officer whose duty it is to prevent this disgrace to our civilization and to the state, and who fails to do his whole duty in the premises, will be most summarily dealt with. “I don’t think the fight will take place in Florida. I shall issue a proclamation directing every sheriff to do his utmost to prevent the fight coming off in this state and appealing to the people in the several counties to co-operate with the sheriffs in saving them and their state from such a disgrace.” When asked how he could hope to prevent the fight when there is no law forbidding “glove contests” of this sort, he replied that he would syieak of the legal aspects of the case later on, but that now the sheriffs had only their duty to perform—to obey his orders. The best lawyers in Florida say that it would ba impossible to convict or indict Corbett and Mitchell under the existing statutes. ASSAULTED THE EDITOR. A Policeman Used His Pistol as a Club with Serious Effect. Hot Springs, Nev. 20.—W. E. Shan nahan, the editor of The Daily Graphic published here, was assaulted and bru tally beaten by H. L. Kirkpatrick, the local sergeant of police. Friday after noon, Editor Shannahan sent boys out with circulars announcing that his pa per that evening would contain some facts in regard to a shooting affray which occurred some time since. Kirkpatrick attempted to stop the boys from dis tributing their circulars on the streets. Shannahan then published the following editorial in The Graphic Saturday , which led to the assault being made upon-the meeting of the two men: “There was an effort made yesterday by a Hot Springs policeman, 'who has been indicted for highway robbery, to stop our boys from delivering circulars on the street. We wonder where he got his orders.” Kirkpatrick is a much larger and more powerful man than Shannahan, and in making his assault he used his revolver, smashing his unarmed oppo nent in the face repeatedly, breaking his nose and severely injuring him other wise. Great indignation prevails over the affair among the citizens, and more trouble between the factions formed is looked for. DELAND’S DEATH. Florida's Ex-Senator Breathed His Lust Satur<lay_Niglit. Jacksonville, Fla.-, Nov. 20.—Ex- Senator Charles Deland, of Glenwood, in Volusia county, Florida, died late Saturday night at his former home in Ottawa, 111., of which city he was for merly mayor. He was about sixty-two years old and had beeixa prominent man in Florida affairs for over 15 years. Ho was one of the original projectors of the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key way and its first constructing engineer. In 1885 he was one of the leading demo cratic members of the Florida constitu tional convention and subsequently was a state senator from that county for two terms. He was an extensive and pros perous orange grower, and for three years past had been commissioner of transportation for the Florida Farmers’ Alliance. SUSTAINED THE CLAIM. The Columbia lias Won the Title of Mis tress of the Seas. Boston, Nov. 20—Down a lane of working vessels off the Massachusetts coast the cruiser Columbia dashed late Saturday afternoon, winning for herself the proud title of mistress of the seas, and for thex4ent American firm that built her a snug little fortune. Twenty five and three-tenths knots an hour are the figures should go down to history, for the great white racer actually main tained this speed for eight nautical miles, less a small fraction, though her average over the entire course of 97.94 miles was only 22.81 knots. Even the latter, which will undoubt edly be the official figures of the board when the tidal corrections are made,* is faster than any other seagoing vessel, either merchant or naval, has been propelled through the water. In the Interest of Science. Lynn, Nov. 20.—Professor Elihu Thomson, the electrical expert, to illus trate a point received in his body a dis charge from a 1,000,000-volt current without ill-effect. He also showed a complete safe protection from thunder bolts in the shape of a cage of brass wire, and declared that an umbrella with brass chains hanging from the ends of the ribs makes a complete protection when held over the head. Putting the Mails to Bad Use. Louisville, Nov. 20.—Henry Zink, publisher of the Southern Wheelman, has been arrested for sending obscene matter through the mails. He made a complete confession. , He and his part ner, a photographer, ran a regular depot for supplying photographs, taken from 1 fe. of the most licentious characters. He has heretofore stood well in the com munity. Wifi Leo Come Across? Buffalo, Nov. 20.—The News prints a letter written by a prominent church man in this city, in which he forecasts the coming to this country of Pope Leo snd the establishment in America of the leadquarters of the church. A Negro Child Burned Up. Atlanta, Nov. 20.—A young negro child named Ada Carter was burned to death in a shack on the Georgia rail road, west of Oakland cemetery, at 10 O’clock a. m. ROME. GA., TUESDAY MORNING. .NOVEMBER 21 t 1893. DR. DEEMS DEAD. The Venerable Pastor of the Church of the Strangers. HAD A PARALYTIC STROKE. A Short and Concise Sketch of the Life of this Noted Methodist Divine. New York, Nov. 20.—The Rev. Charles F. Deems, the venerable pastor of the Church of the Strangers, died at 9:55 o’clock Saturday night at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Marion J. Ver dery. It was several months ago that the genial, kind-hearted pastor was stricken I •frallß REV. CHARLES F. DEEMS, D. D., LL.D, down with paralysis. From the first none of his friends believed that he would survive more than a few weeks; but his indomitable pluck and his re markable vitality enabled him to carry the battle on until this time. His rela tives and his friends, of whom he had many, are grief-stricken. When he passed away the members of the family at his bedside were the Rev. Edward M. Deems, of Hornellsville. N. Y.; Dr. F. M. Deems and his sons, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Verdery and their daughter, Mrs. J. T. Egbert, of St. Paul, Minn. The '.octor’s daughter, who is on her way here, had not arrived. Dr. Egbert Le Fevre, the family physician, and the nurse, G. A. Moore, were in-the room. The remains will be interred in the family plot at New Dorp, S. I. The Rev. Dr. Charles F. Deepiß was born in Baltimore on Dec. 4, 1820. His father was a local preacher in the Meth odist Episcopal church. He was gradu ated at Dickinson college, in Pennsylva nia, in 1839. During his senior year he was licensed to preach in the Methodist church. After graduating, he snent a winter in this city, and spoke on several occasions in Brooklyn. When but 20 old he was appointed general agent of the Amejjgan Bible society, and selected North Carolina as his Sold. He lal:<>r>-d with success in this agency wptil appointed adjunct professor to the chair oi logic and rhetoritTin the University of North Carolina, which he filled for five years, leaving it to become professor of natural science in Randolph Macon col lege. Virginia. He returned to North Carolina a year later and shortly afterwards was elected delegate to the general conference to be held in St, Louis. While on this mission he was elected president of the Greens boro Female college, in North Carolina, and for five years bail charge of that in stitution. In 1854 he again returned to the regu lar work of the ministry. In December, 1865, after a trip to Europe, he came to this city and established a religious and literary weekly called The Watchman. It suspended in a short time, and in July, 1866, he commenced preaching in the chapel of the university. This con gregation subsequently became known as “The the Strangers,” of which he was at the time of his death the pastor. He styled his church “un sectarian evangelican. ” Commodore Vanderbilt, by a gift of $50,000, helped him to establish it. Dr. Deems was the author of various books, and has published numerous ser mons. Some of his works are “The Home Altar.” "What Now?” “Annals of Southern Methodism, ” “Life of Jesus, ’ ’ “Gospel of Common Sense,” and “Sep tugint.” Dr. Deems was under the medium height, sparely built. He was of a ner vous, impulsive temperament, and was rapid m coming to conclusions. His di portment was characterized by a high toned courtesy and general warmth. Dr. Deems was married fully 50 years ago, and celebrated his golden wedding last June. He leaves four children, one of whom is a Presbyterian minister in Hornellsville, N. Y. Another is a phy sician in Brooklyn. A RAILROAD STRIKE. Employes of the Lehigh Want Their Older Recognized. Philadelphia, Nov. 20. —The em ployes of the Lehigh Valley Railroad company are on a strike. The strike is said to involve more than 95 per cent of the employes, including engineers, fire men, trainmen and telegraph operators. The trouble began last summer, when, the men claim, their grievance commit tee was treated discourtwusly by the officers of the road. Since then various efforts ha been made by the men to have a committee from their organiza tions recognized. The last effort was made Thursday, when the men asked ip a formal letter for a conference at which their griev ances might be considered and a com promise effected. President E. P. Wilbur replied to this letter Saturday, saying the company could not deal with outride nartiee. but was ready at an tunes to 'iieai ’Win tne men individually. The chiefs of the trainmen’s organization were in session all day, finally deciding on the strike. The Tieup Is Admitted. Buffalo, Nov. 20.—A Lehigh official has admitted that that road was prac-i tically tied up from end to end. But he had confidence that the company would soon be able to move trains. Quiet on Lehigh Valley. Mauncii Chunk, Pa„ Nov. 20.—A1l the passenger trains on the Lehigh Val ley are running on time. No freights or coal trains are running. Everything is reported quiet. YOUNG, BUT EXPERIENCED Events Enougli For a Lifetime Crowded Into Three Eventful Years. St. Louis, Nov. 20.—Married at J 4, a mother at 15, divorced at 16. Such is the story in brief of Mrs. Jennie Camp bell, who, for three months has been fighting in the courts for the custody of her child, Irene, now 3 years old. Mrs. Campbell is now 18 years old, pretty of face and neat of figure. Her husband was Dr. Jesse Campbell, a dent ist. She obtained a divorce in 1891, on the ground of non-snpport, and was awarded the custody of their child. Be ing unable to support the little one, how ever, she gave the little one into the cus tody of Dr. Campbell’s parents. The grandparents became greatly attached to the child, and when the young mother asked for it recently they refused to give it up? - - Taking advantage Us .»n opportunity the mother stole the child- The grand parents brought suit to recover Irene. A Firin’* Finances MixelV Louisville, Nov. 20.—Samuel Henle, of the defunct firm of Hess, Henle & Co., has left town. Where he has gone is a mystery. Attorneys for the credit ors have examined the firm’s books and find that Jan. 1,189 S, there were $64.,- 000 more liabilities than assets. Since" July 1. the firm has made sales aggiega ting $214,000. Os this amount bills re ceivable in the hands of the firm at the time of the failure were found to call for only $67. The remaining $213,933 has been discounted for cash. A Crank After Iliginiiotham. Chicago, Nov. 20.—Two detectives -had avenue home of President H. N. Higiu botham, of the World’s Fair. A myste rious crank had beenbeseiging the house, frightening Mrs. Higinbotham, and also claiming to be a relative of her husband. The man forced his way in and sat down and had luncheon with the family. He said his name was McNeil. He inquir ed particularly about the room in which Mr. Higinbotham sleeps. A Antchery Near Milledgeville. Milledgeville, Ga., Nov. 20.—News has just reached the city of a horrible murder committed eight miles from town. Creasy Scogin was the victim of the jealousy pf her husband’s paramour. Anna Walker, whoseveral times plunged a long knife into in the consternation that ’followed made 'geed her escape. Both are negroes. SAYS HE’S NOT CRAZY. Carter Harrison** Slayer Protests Against Pleading the Insanity Dodge. Chicago, Nov. 20.—Prendergast, the slayer of Mayor Harrison, whose trial is set for next Monday, is not pleased at the defense his attorneys have decided upon. “They propose to enter a plea of in sanity,” said lie. “1 shall object tothat. I want to acknowledge the commission of the crime and plead and prove justifi cation.” “In what way will you prove justifi cation?” was asked. “The broken promise to make me cor poration counsel. And then there are other things, but if will all come out at the trial.. I am very much displeased with the idea of entering the plea of in sanity. lam not insane. I was justi fied in the shooting. The way the news papers handled the story was amusing. They called me lunatic, crazy, insane, and a lot of other things. And the pic tures—some of them were simply horri ble. I’m not insane, and do not want that kind of defense.” One Held for Murder. Boston, Nov. 26.—1 n the cases of Mi chael and Stephen Toole, charged with the murder of their mother, Hannah, aged 55, and their sister Margaret, aged 25, by mixing poison with porter. Mi chael was discharged and Stephen held on a charge of murder. Cut tip Under a Train. Schuylkill Haven, Pa., Nov. 20. Herbert Saylor, the 16-year-old son of D. P. Saylor, of this place, while trying to board a moving train lost his footing and fell beneath the Wheels. His head and both legs were severed. Their Main Storehouse Destroyed. Kansas City, Nov. 20.—The Western Storage and Warehouse company’s build ing, which was burned Saturday night, was the principal storehouse in the wesl for the National Cordage company’s products. Three Killed nt a Grn !<• < rossing. Boone, Li.. Nov. 20. —Au oastlionnc passenger train on the Chicago am Northwestern railroad struck a buggy killing Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Whittaker, and their 6-year-old daughter, Fanny. - .-Hi*! - ■ i—o .te. ‘ THAT PROCLAMATION Roport That Pedro Was Made Emperor Believed. THE BRAZILIAN MINISTER Says the Countess d’Eu Must Abdicate Before Pedro’s Right of Accession. Rondon, Nov. 20.—Neither the for eign office nor the American embassy here has received any news from Brazil regarding the proclamation of Prince Pedro as emperor of Brazil. The report, however, is much com mented upon, and confirmation or denial of the report is anxiously expected. The news, however, is generally accepted as being correct, as it comes here from other sources in addition to the dispatch from Madrid. The Exchange Telegraph company says that after Admiral Mello had pro claimed Prince Pedro as emperor he put to sea with several of his ships in order to intercept President Peixoto’s new transports, which are conveying V ap plies of men, ammunition and pro\ ions to the existing government at R/,. de Janeiro. It is not believed, however, that the insurgent admiral is certain of intercept ing the transports, as the point of de barkation of the munitions' of war is be lieved to have been kept a secret. A dispatch from Lisbon says that the news of the proclamation of the Prince Pedro as emperor of Brazil is not yet confirmed; but. it is added, the report is generally believed at Lisbon in view of Admiral Mello’s known strong monarch ist tendencies. A letter just received here by a prom inent London merchant says: “If Mello is beaten, it will be a heavy blow to British prestige. Peixoto is mad with rage against foreigners, and especially against the British. Mello is inclined precisely the other way, and constant friendly cG'inmunieations are going on between the Fte.’ifh, Italian and British warships and Admifaf'Mello, while the Gent an and the America?! commanders hold aloof.” < The Brazilian minister here says that, the Countess d’Eu would have presi under the old law of sncjM f she iia.l never abdicated and rural Mello’s proclamation she has done so. The Brazilian ministSi has received no news whatever ing the reported proclamation; of Prince Pedro as emperor of Brazil, bjut, on the other hand, the minister referred to says that he has advices to the .effect that Admiral Mello was to sail north on board the Aquidabau. Rumors, he added, of an attempt to res,tore the mon archy have long been cun ent at Rio de Janeiro, and he reports that the Brazilian capital is quiet and that the usual busi ness is being transacted. Tlie Recent Flood* in Japan. San Francisco, Nov. 20.—Further ad vices of the recent flood in Okay ma, re ceived from Japan by the steamer Bei gic. show 644 deaths from drowning, 444 injured, 3,207 houses washed away, and 6,812 houses nearly or quite destroyed, 47buildings wrecked and 5,719 acres ofTahrnufflTO- less damaged. The Coal Strike Ended. London, Nov. 20.—The great strike has ended. Acting on the decre sion of the conference held last week at the foreign office, work has been gener ally resumed at the collieries. There were some few pits, however, that were not opened, owing to the fact that the fallen earth had blocked the ways. The Anarchists at Work. Madrid, Nov. 29.—An attempt has been made to blow dp the office of the mayor of Torrente, six miles from Valen cia. Two bams exploded, but the dam age was slight. The Storm Continues. London, Nov. 20.—The storm ragis with unabated fury. Many marine dis asters are reported. A heavy snow storm is reported in some parts of the country. Asiatic Cholera at Tenerlffe. Madrid, Nov. 20.—Asiatic cholera has appeared at Teneriffe. There have been 34 cases and 7 deaths. Foreign Note*. Dervishes are advancing along the east and west banks of the Nile. Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, is in London. The pope granted an audience at the Vatican to Grand Dutchess Catharine of Russia. The spread of infitienza in Russia is increasing. It is also prevalent in a mild form in England. President Carnot received thjpGrand Duke Alexis of Russia, witlJ military honors, at the Elysee palace. JRie pres ident and the grand duke a long and cordial conversation, aniylZ. Carnot afterwards returned the gland duke's visit. VICTTM OF A FtU D. A Young Man Shot Down by Unknown Parties In TenGpMee. Nashville, Nov. 29.—About dark Sunday night a foul assassination was committed near Hermitage, a small station 12 miles from this city on the Lebanon branch of the Chattanooga road. Fred Stevens, a young man be longing to a good family, was shot down by unseen parties and lies at the point of death. Stevens has been in the employ or tne xoungstown, v.; nrruge company and lias been working in Mississippi, bnt has lately returned home on a visit. The cause of the shooting is said by Stevens to be unknown to him, but neighbors say he was a strong friend of the Winter’s side in the Jones-Winter feud, which is raging out in the neigh borhood and which has cost several lives. Saloons ami Barber Shops Open. Kansas City, Nov. 20.—Saloons were wide open Sunday, and the rest associa tion agents obtained more evidence of violations of the law to lay before the police board which has promised to re ceive what they have to present next Friday. There was no interference with the Midland house barbers, who worked as usual, in spite of the efforts of the barbers’ union to stop shaving on Sun day. Here Is a “Dry” Town. Bridgeton, N. J., Nov. 20.—The po lice have closed the saloons, and Bridge ton is “dry,” and the temperance people are rejoicing. The liquor men have re considered their determination to sub mit to arrest and test the case in the courts.” Electricity on the Raging Canal. Rochester, Nov. 20.—The official test of the electric propulsion for canal boats, has been made at Brighton. The experiment took place in the presence of a distinguished company of electricians and public officials. The only difficulty experienced was in keeping the boat in a sufficiently straight course to retain con nection with the overhead wires. This will be remedied by using flexible trol leys, so that the boat can be moved from the bank as well ae from midstream. Turned the I'rotessor Out. Terre Haute, 20.—The school trustees unanimously removed Professor Barlowe, professor in the high school and author of “Heavenward,” because he had sent his young wife, who is about to become a mother, back to her home. The professor appeared before the board and argued that his course was right, as he had discovered that his love for his wife had ceased. He said he would sue the board for his salary. He made no charges against his wife. Hunting For Lost Comrade*. Missoula, Nov. 20.—Nonewshasbeen received of a party which left here a few days ago to search for Captain Merritt and men, who are supposed to be lost in flpriver country, hits unb red a > the way open for their Cleveland’s Kinsman In Buffalo, Nov. 20.—W. Allen, the principal heir of the estate oT President Cleveland’s deceased uncle, Lewis Falley Allen, lately petitioned for an order compelling the trustees of the estate to pay him a portion of his herit age, declaring that he was penniless, in, debt and without credit to buy the ne cessities of life. Judge Green granted an order to pay him $3,500. The Spanish Election*. Madrid, Nov. 20.—The municipal election here has resulted in the return of 19 monarchists and nine repub licans. The government has also been successful in the provinces. The aris tocracy, who have hitherto evinced in difference to political contests, were voters The monarchists gained which was more than ex- n g. San b> ad- forces on the Pacific that no British v. ar vessels are port of Sail Francisco, save underwMS| tional circumstances. The reason is that an unduly large number of Brit ish tars have deserted here. Powderly’* All Round Denial. Philadelphia, Nov. 20.—The fourth day of the Knights of Labor general as sembly was the liveliest yet. General Master WorkmajA Powderly made a scathing denunciation of the methods of certain men in the order and a general denial of charges made by Secretary- Hayes. Herbert Gone to a Wedding;. Washington, Nov. 20. Secretary Herbert has gone to Illinois to attend the wedding of Vice President Steven gon’s son. Got Back Juul In Time. Columbus, 0., Nov. 20. —Four years ago Henry C. Reeb accompanied his fam ily to church here. He was called out during the services and was not seen again by his relatives until now. His wife mourned him as dead, and wishing to marry again, recently obtained a divorce. She was about to marry when she received a letter from Findlay stat ing that Reeb had been seen there. He is now here, but has made no explana tion. It is understood that he and Mrs. Reeb will remarry. Brnmwlck’a Fever Report. Brunswick, Ga., Nov. 20,—Sunday there were five new cases of yellow fe ver reported—three whites. One of them is another case among tne refugees who have come back. Only one new case re ported at noon—white. One death— white. Eight were discharged. Indictment for first degree murder was fonnd against Mrs. August Schmidt, of Logansport, Ind., who shot Oscar Wal ton. Edwin Booth’s es'ate, less debts and legacies, is worth $462,335, price mve cents. SUNDAY’S FIRE. Mr, Park Bowie’s and Captain Pentecost’s FINE RESIDENCES BURNED. Other Houses Damaged-The The Firemen Did Some Good Work. The residences of Mr. J. Park Bowie and Capt. M. E. Pentecost were destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon. The total loss was in the neighborhood of $6,000. Mr. Bowie was insured for about $2,500. Captain Pentecost’s insurance amount ed to $2,u00. The house of Mr. J. A. Gammon, Mrs. J. H. Prcssly and Mr. J. E. Cothran caught, but by good saved. Most of the damage to them came from carrying out the furniture and breaking much of it. Al) these residences are close together on the east end of Third avenue. A few minutes past 1 o’clock the kitchen roof of Mr. Bowie’s residence was found to be on fire, and an alarm was quickly turned in. The city bell did not strike, but the iilarm was given at the fire halls. The house was of frame, and the recent dry weather caused it to burn with great rapidity. The department made a rat tling good run over the bills, but found the house all ablaze, and a strong wind blowing towards Captain Pentecost’s res dence, only a few feet distant. The blaze was intensely hot, so hot that leaves across the street caught fire. The row of houses is closely built, and it looked as if half a dozen would be lost. Captain Penticoat’s home was soon a mass of flames. Mrs. Pressley’s, thirty feet away, was burning, and the roof of Mr. Gammon’s showed several liti • flames. Then it was the firemen did .their best work. The water main is only four inches on this street, and did not carry a sufficient amount for more than two streams. With three each could throw amount of water a plug on IllliS SI" furtiiline in th, ho t out. but daniii.’id nioieor !. Mrs. Pressley’s fiiriiituio.wiis out, and that too was damaged. the ordets of Chief Hanks and the re quest of Mr. Gnmmon, much of his furniture was damaged in the same way. Tho citizens are to be thanked for their energetic aid, bit should remember that such work can only be done systemati cally, and that the chief must be looked to for all orders. The flreattreated many spectators, and 2,000 men, women and children watched the flames. Many of the men ruined . their Sunday suits in aiding in the work. J The fire was heroically fought, only more 9 system and discipline being needed. The poor streams of waler a portion of the time were not due to a lack ’-of sure but to the small main. Card of Thank*, &.,^^^ribunc: 111 ■ I me th. >'jfljSflflflßH . tn, t.Le officersTß^Kncmbeis of the fire department frit Sallant and < woik in saving our homo on Sunday a'- ternoon. We can truly say of them, one 9 and al), God blese you. ’ Very truly, Mrs. J. H. Pressley, Miss Fannie G. Pressley. Noven ber 20th, 1893. HOUSE BURNERS CAUGHT. Charged With Burning Wright** Store at ; TAarrell—News from Centre. Special Tribune. Centre, Ala , Nov. 20.—David Young bud Alleu Dewyra were lodged in jail here Saturday, charged with burning A. R. Wright’s store house at Farrell. The officers are on the lookout for twor®. - the same gang, who are thought to be * the parties who set fire to Fort Payne. ! There are ten boarders in the county jail, nine males and one female; eight white and two colored. Nine of them are youngsters, 17 to 23 years old. Dr. Grace, alliance lecturer, delivered an interesting speech at the court house Saturday. Hie audience was made npof all trades and factions, farmers, lawyers, doctors, merchants, mechanics, crats, republicans and populists. The fanners have finished their crops, which are considerably short ■ <>f lasi year. H The number of families moving west 9 is greater than ever before. 9 A Fatal l ight in viivnoert. fl Cuthbert, Ga., Nov. 20.—One man H was painfully wounded and another fl mortally in a desperate encounter at C. fl L. Solomon s billiard saloon. The par ties were W. E. Hickey and W. W. Dry- fl ant. Bryant was shot through the lung, and will die. Hickey’s wound is not fatal. fIS