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ESTABLISHED 1887. THE BRAYE BATTLE lade by Georgia’s Plucky Governor Yes terday. \ MANY AMIODS HEARTS IN RONE. While He Hovered Between Life and Death. EACH BULLETIN EAGERLY SCANNED And Everybody Was Deeply Interested In His Condition and Sympathies 01 the Public Were Freely Expressed. All day long the public made fre •quent inquiries as to the condition of Governor Atkinson, and when the frequent bulletins were issued, stat ing that he was slowly sinking, there were sad hearts in Rome. The Tribune’s bulletin board was eagerly scanned until a late hour by those in search of information con cerning his condition. Here are the bulletins as they came: 12 o’clock—The governor’s condi tion is desperate. Pulse 120, temper ature 100, respiration 36. Practically no hope for his re covery. • 12:30 p. m.—The official bulletin . says the governor is dying. 1:30 p. m.—There is no hope. 2p. m.—The governor may last till midnight. 3p. m.— Governor Atkinson is dy- • ing. The doctors have given up all hope. 6p. m.—The governor may die at any hour. He is slowly passing away. 6:30 p. m.—The governor has rallied slightly since 6 o’clock, but his condi tion is almost hopeless. At 8:30 o’clock tonight the gover nor said, “Doctor, I know I am des perately ill. Tell the boys I am do ing all I can.” He is making a game fight. 10 p. m.—The governor has just •said to Terrell, “Tell the boys lam going to win this fight if possible.” The governor’s grit is the wonder of the physicians. His chances of re covery are improving every hour. 10:15 p. m.—There is a slight im provement with him, though Dr. Holmes says there is no hope. His pulse is 140. 10:45 p. m. —Doctors telephone that the Governor’s condition is extremely critical. Whether this means unex pected relapse has not been learned. 12 o’clock—No change in the Gover nor’s condition in the last hour. The physicians are at sea as to what course the disease will take, however, hope has increased since 6 o’clock. BETWEEN THE BAPTISTS. Unfortunate Clash Between F'actions of an Old and Honored Denomination. Rochester, June 19.—The contro versy "‘between the extreme Baptists and the supporters of the Liberal party of President Hill, of the University of Rochester, has come to a climax with the result of a signal victory for Presi ■dent Hill, in his annual report to the board of trustees Dr. Hill gives an out line of the entire history of the college with reference to the contributions of Baptists and others. He also discusses the present differences and asks the trustees to place the institution “in a light before the public that shall admit •of no ambiguity, perversion or contro versy respecting its policy and its aims. ” After a long discussion, the trustees adopted a report submitted by a com mittee appointed to consider the mat ter, which expresses the continued con fidence of the trustees “in the admin istration of our wise and faithful pres . ideut, approves add endorses the state ments in his report and refers to the resolutions of the Baptist ministers of Rochester and its vicinity as ‘unjustifi «d and unjustifiable.’ ” The report continues: “We do not recognize the right of the • ministers of any denomination to de mand that this institution shall be changed in respect of its chartered pur poses or converted into an instrumental ity for sectarian propagandism, directly or indirectly, or that its foundation, history or traditions shall be violated. ” It further declares that “the univer sity does not recognize any ecclesiasti cal power of visitation.” Brasil Is Tranquil Again. Washington, June 19. Minister Thompson, writing to the state depart ment, thus discusses affairs in Brazil: “With the exception of spasmodic fight ing in Rio Grande do Sul and occasion al election disturbances in some other States, notably Pernambuco and Bahia, tranquility prevails throughout Brazil and confidence in the government seems to grow stronger each day. • The Time Extended. Washington, June 19.—Word reach es here that Mexico and Guatemala have extended until May 1, 1896, the time within which the boundary line as ■ agreed on by recent treaty shall be put I into effect. THE ROUE TRIBUNE. DUTY OF CITIZENS. What They Must Not Do In Regard to the Cuban Insurrection. Washington, June 19.—Secretary Ol ney has clearly laid down the duty of citizens of the United State# ia the ob servance of strict neutrality as between the Spanish government and the Cuban insurgents, not only touching armed assistance, but also as to rendering aid and encouragement in a financial way. The occasion for this exposition is fully explained in the following correspond ence. Farmers’ and Merchants’ Nat. Bank, Waco, Tex., June 13, 1895. To Hon. Richard Olney,Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.: SIR: I have been approached by alleged agents of the Cuban insunzents with the view of securing this bank’s consent to act as a depository for contributions from sympathizers in the United States, but have withheld consent until such time as I could hear front your department as to whether we would by so doing lay our selves liable to prosecution under the neutrality laws. This we desire to avoid not only technically but morally as well, for we are all too loyal to our own coun try to seek to overturn, in any sense, her laws. 1 myself am in entire sympathy with the cause of Cuban independence and at tribute the singling out of this bank to the fact being known to a few- who are identified with the cause in this country. It is needless to say that from a business standpoint it would result in great finan cial advantage to this bank and I hope you will see your way clear to allowing us to publish acceptance of the trust to the world. With much respect, 1 remain, your obe dient servant, John P. Massey, Cashier. Secretary Olney’s Reply. Washington, Jund 18. John P. Massey, Esq., Cashier of the Far mers’ and Merchants’ National Bank. Waco, Tex.: Sir —l have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the thirteenth instant, and to note the inquiries therein contain ed. Whether the bank or its officers could be criminally prosecuted under the neutrality laws of the United States be cause the bank had knowingly made it self a depository of funds contributed by sympathizers in the United States in sup port of the present Cuban insurrection is a question as to which opinions may dif fer and which can be satisfactorily settled only by the adjudication of the proper court. Should a bank engage in such a transaction, and, as you suggest, publish its acceptance of such a trust to the world, it would bi* my duty to call upon the department of justice to test the question whether or not the proceeding was a crime against the United States. It might also be my duty to suggest whether a bank holding a United States charter does not abuse its franchise and furnish ground for their forfeiture by acts in aid’of hostilities against a nation with which the United States is at peace. Ido not anticipate, however, that, any thing done by your bank or its officers is likely to promote the solution of the in- 1 teresting legal questions your letter pre sents. You ask. me not merely ns to your technical legal liability, but also as to your moral obligations, adding “for we are all too loyal to our own country to seek to overthrow in any sense her laws.” I heartily commend the sentiment of the quotation and am in a position to say that your moral duty in the premises does not admit of the least question. It has been expounded by no less an authority than the supreme court of the United States. I am. sir, your obedient servant, Richard Olney. SCARED THE GIRLS. A Ghost Play That May Cost the Dives of Three Young I.adl Chicago, June 19. —Ai unknown man played ghost at the Paris laundry in Thirty-first street and so badly scared three of the girls that they are dangerously ill, one pf them with but faint hopes of recovery. The girls, Alva Reidel, Hattie Reidel and Hattie Litz, were members of the night fdree at the laundry. About 1:30 a. m. one of them saw a white draped figure before the window and ran shrieking for help. The three remained on watch for a time and then the figure again sud denly appeared and with an unearthly groan glided into the darkness. The three girls swooned and when found half an hour later all were st ill unconscious. Physicians say Alva Rei del will probably die and that the other two are in a critical condition. GOING TO CHINA. The Topheavy Olympia Must Get Ready For a Long Cruise. Vallejo, Cal., June 19.—A dispatch received by Commandant Howison in structs him to notify Captain Reed of the Olympia to hold himself in readi ness on the completion of the approach ing trial trip to take his ship to China to relieve the Baltimore, which will re turn to Mare Island. This overthrows all previous plans of local officers, both at the yard and on the Olympia. The expectation was that Admiral Beardsley would transfer his flag as commandant of the Pacific fleet to the vessel should the final trial prove satisfactory. The admiral will now doubtless retain the Philadelphia as his flagship. THE RUSSIAN TARIFF. Goods Labelled With Marks of an Irrever ential Character Are Prohibited. Washington, June 19.—The state department has been informed that the following has been added to the Rus sian tariff code and sanctioned by the emperor: “All goods and articles invested to ward religion, with an irreverential, blasphemous or impious character, pro vided with labels, marks, etc., with re ligious designs of the same character, are forbidden to be imported into Rus sia.” SOME, GA.. THURSDAY. JUNE 20. 1895. MURDER MOST FOUL. An Ex-Convict Shoots a Prominent Citizen, AND THE KILLING WAS UNPROVOKED Great Excitement Around Rock Run, Alabama. THREATS OF LYNCHING FREELY MADE. He Was Conveyed to the Jail in Center, Alabama Before the Enraged Citi zens Could Get Hold of Him. Tecumseh, Ala., June 19.—Today Horace Tierce, a noted rough o North Alabama, who was recently re leased from the chaingang, where he had been serving a sentence for shoot ing into a mail train at Bluffton four years ago, went to the residence of James Powers, a prominent citizen of Rock Run, drunk. He became noisy, and Powers tried to eject him. Draw ing a pistol he shot Powers in the breast, killing him instantly. He was arrested and placed in Cen ter jail. Powers leaves a wife children. Great excitement prevails. A lynching is talked of strongly. Baseball Game. Atlanta, June 19.—The Southern League games today resulted as fol lows: Atlanta 13, Chattanooga 0. Montgomery 11, New Orleans 8. Nashville 4, Evansville 7. Little Rock 21, Memphis 5. The Big League. Washington, June 19.—Baseball games were played today with the following results: Philadelphia 11, Baltimore 5. New York 2. Washington 4. Boston 10, Brooklyn 5. Pittsburg 5, Louisville 1. REPUBLICANS MEET. Eighth Annual Convention of the League of Clubs In Clevrlmd. Cleveland, June 19.—The eighth annual convention of the League of Re publican clubs convened in Music hall with 2,000 delegates in the auditorium and the galleries filled with visitors. The halls were elaborately decorated as is the arcade, where the banquet will be given, the hotels, clubs and other places. After prayer by Rev. S. L. Darsie, Secretary Humphrey read the call and addresses of welcome were made by Mayor Robert F. McKisson and Presi dent D. D. Woodmanze of the Ohio League of Republican clubs. President Tracey of Chicago then delivered the annual address. A. B. Humphrey, who has been sec retary eight years, ever since the Na tional League of Republican Clubs was organized, announces positively that he will not be a candidate for re-election. This withdrawal is in the interest of General McAlpin for president. McAl pin and Humphreys are both from New York. ii mat committee is organized against free coinage they will insist on the con sideration of their 16 to 1 resolution in the convention. Their glittering silver badges are the most brilliant parapher nalia in the hall or about the hotels and they are still confident that the party must concede to their demands to hold the western states. Since the withdrawal of Secretary Humphrey, the New York delegation promised the silver men the secretary ship if the latter would not oppose Gen eral McAlpin for president. The silver men united on J. F. Byrnes of Denver. The indications are that McAlpin and Byrnes will be elected and that the sil ver men may not place the name of Colonel Trumbo before the convention for. president. ■ J. Miller, secretary of the Ohio league, has been mentioned for secre tary, but as D. D. Woodmanze with drew as a candidate for president at the request of the McKinley men, it is thought that Miller’s name will not be presented. Thomas H. McGee of Logansport, is a candidate for secretary; but Indiana, like Ohio, Tennessee and other stat >s with presidential possibilities for next year, is not asking for anything at this convention. UNCONSTITUTIONAL. The Missouri Law Which Forbids Cor* porations Discharging Union -Men. Jefferson City, June 18.—In the su preme court Justice Sherwood filed an opinion declaring unconstitutional the law forbidding the discharge by corpo rations of employes who refuse to sever their connection with labor organiza tions. This law was enacted two years ago and provides penalties ranging from a fine of SSO to SI,OOO and six months imprisonment. The court holds that this law is class legislation. A nonunion man could be discharged without notice and the law would not intervene, while a union man could not be discharged if his discharge was based upon his connection with a union. Josiah Patterson, the Tennessee “sound money” champion, will speak in Augusta, Ga., June 24. Near Tuskegee, Ala., Lewis D. Cox and Miss Cornelia Torrence were drown ed while attending a picnic. KIEL MAKING READY. The Great German Water Way Built in Eight Years. THE PRIDE OF THE FATHERLAND. The German Emperor’s Grand Reception. GUESTS AND REPRESENTATIVES OI All the Navies' of the Civilized World Will be on Hand to Join in the Ceremonies. KIEL, June 19.—After the labors of eight years and an expenditure of about 156,000,000 marks ($38,500,000) the great canal which joins the Baltic sea to the German ocean is ready for use. It in tersects the peninsula of Schlesweig- Holstein from Brunsbuttel, near the mouth of the Elbe river to Hotteneau, on the Kiel bay, and opposite that city, the distance of about 59 miles. The entrances at both termini have been provided with dock gates for the pas sage of vessels both entering and leav ing the canal. At Kiel, the gates will be generally open and at the Brumsgetten end they will be open during warm weather dur ing flood tides for a period of three or four hours each day. Each of the gates is 97 1-3 yards wide and the spaoe en closed by its walls is 164 yards in length. The lowest possible depth of water at the Brumsgetten end is almost five fathoms and at Holteneau a trifle mors. The dock gates or sluices are op erated by hydraulic power. The whole canal is lighted by elec tricity, said to be the longest distance in the world illuminated continuously that way. Some 5,000 tall poles, taken from Bismarck’s oaks in the Saohen wald, have been erected for the purpose each light is of 25 candle power. The distance between every two poles is 266 yards. The light that is furnished is power ful enough to enable navigators to discern the route by night. The two sluices at the terminal points of the canal are lighted up both by arc an in candescent lamps of divers power, and the entrance points to the harbor and sluices are marked by lamps of differ ent colors. The power for this whole line is fur nished by the two main stations at Brumsgtetten and Holteneau. At all those poinst where the canal runs throngi. small lakes and ponds, of which quite a number lie along the route, the buoys are lighted by gas. Steam tugs are stationed at each main gate to the canal to assist the passage of vessels, and inside the gates are harbors for the accommodation of vessels which have to wait for passage. At the lowest possible water the ca nal has a depth of 4 1-2 fathoms, but 4 3 4 fathoms is the desiyd depth throughout. The breadth at iW) bottom of the canal is 24 1-10 yards. In tra versing the canal vessels must be ac companied by special pilots and must not exceed a speed of 5 3 10 knots, the time thus required for rhe passage of the whole canal, including delay at the two docks, will average 13 hou~s. Sail ing vessels must be towed through the canal. Both sides of the new waterway are faced with stone up to the surface of the water and at intervals of about 200 yards stone steps are let into the wall. At convenient points near these steps stand posts for warping lines, etc. Pro visions are made for vessels to get out of the way of large ships of war, which may be passing through the canal, sev en widened passages occurring at dis tances of about six miles apart for such vessels to lie. Each of these widened passages is 273 yards long and 27 yards wider than the canal itself. At sever ed pointe the canal is crossed by move able bridges, which when opened leave a free space of 54 1-4 yards. There are also a number of ferries. Two finely constructed permanent railway bridges at Levensau and Gru enthal carry the West Holstein and the KielFlemburg lines across the canal. The piers of these two bridges have casaiated buttresses attached, each ca pable of hoi. ling 400 soldiers and port holes for guns wrought into the ma sonry, which in times of war could be used to prevent the enemy’s passage. Each of these two bridges has an alti tude above high water level of 186 feet, admitting the passage of the tallest masts. The most brilliant feature of the se ries of festivities wil be the laying of the last stone in the building of the ca nal and an international banquet which is to follow it, thus making it virtually the close of the official program of fes tivities. This ceremony will take place in the open air at Holteneau and not at the lighthouse adjoining the sluices as first intended. The spot where the emperor will per form this ceremony on Friday has been embellished by handsome designs in landscape gardening, and the light house in close proximity shows already the three bronze reliefs of Emperors William I, Frederick 111, and William 11.. neiieatn tne relief medallion of the old emperor is a black marble tablet, richly ornamented, on which is en graved in gilt lettering: “His majesty. Emperor William I, laid the cornerstone of the Baltic canal on June 3, 1887, and accompanied his blows with the hammer by the words: ‘ln honor of united Germany, to her permanent welfare, in token of her might and power.’ ” The lighthouse and the block of ma sonry into which the emperor is to place the finishing stone are surrounded by enormous scaffoldings rising amnhi- . tt reiTcricaiiy in hsemi-circie ana anora ing seating room for about 15,000 per sons. From these seats the whole space where the banquet is to take place and the bay where the international naval demonstration is to come off can be overlooked at ease. A grand banquet at which 1,000 guests will participate, including the diplomatic representatives of the vari ous nations, will be given in a structure of original design, the latter being bas ed on an idea of the emperor himself. WHAT CUBANS CLAIM, The War Is Going Iheir Way in Spite of All Report* to the Contrary. New York, June 19. —The World says the revolutionary Cubans in thia city are jubilant. General Rafael Que zado, who has just returned from Flor ida and New Orleans, says that the prospects for a free Cuba were never so bright. Despite the proclamation by President Cleveland, sympathizers will continue to receive arms and enlist.men and try and find means of getting them out or the country. Under the system organized in the United States, there is nothing to pre vent shipment of arms to Mexico and other countries convenient to Cuba. The Ward line steamers, Orizaba which sailed for Tampico June 12, and the Se garanca which left this port June 15 for Vera Cruz and Progresso, are said to have carried consignments of arms and ammunition. Information on the matter was refused at the custom house. The Pacific mail steamer Newport left for Colon with cartridges on board, but it was declared that they were for the revolution there. It is hinted, how ever, that they will ultimately reach Cuba. According to General Quezado the Cubans are well supplied with arms, ammunition and money. PUBLIC GROUNDS. Steps Taken to Protrot lhe Capitol From the Invasion of Vehicles on the Lot. Washington, June 19.—Sergeant at Arms Bright of the senate has taken steps to secure the enforcement of the law prohibiting business vehicles from entering the grounds of the capitol building. There has long been a stat ute forbidding the passage through the grouiids of any loaded wagon or any vehicle displaying a business sign, but it has been ignored for so many years that it has virtually become a dead let ter. During the Coxey excitement the grounds were invaded by probably 1,000 vehicles of all descriptions. Coi onel Bright became impressed with the possibility of the presence of wagons for mischief in times of trouble and he determined then that as soon as he could secure sufficient police force he would put the law for their exclusion into effect. Hereafter only carriages will be admitted inside the grounds. NORTH CAROLINA LAND. An Old Grant Make* Colonel Coi hran of California a Rich Man. San Francisco, June 19.—Colonel A. E. Cochran of San Diego is about to become the possessor of an immense fortune through a land grant. His at torneys, Senator Thomas J. Jarvis and ex-Attorney General C. O. F. Davidson of South Carolina, have notified him to this effect. The grant, which is in the vicinity of Asheville, is about 20 miles long and 11 miles wide, and comprises 100,640 acres. The land was granted to Colo nel Cochran’s grandfather, William Cochran, by George 111, in 1775. Most Have Proof of Death. Washington, June 19.—1 n deciding a case appealed from the ruling of the commissioner of pensions, Assistant Secretary Reynolds, of the interior de partment, holds, that where presump tion of death is invoked it must be shown that the facts attending the ab sence of the party establish his death beyond a reasonable doubt and inde pendently of absence for any period of time. These requirements are held to be eminently desirable for the protec tion of the government as well as the soldier entitled to its bounty. A City and a Railroad. Little Rock. June 19.—War is brew ing between the city of Little Rock and the Iron Mountain Railroad com pany. The trouble grows out of the re vised tariff sheets which discriminate in favor of Memphis and St. Louis. The local business men say if they do not receive proper concessions from the Iron Mountain they will declare war to the knife against the Gould system. A Tel-« Sheriff Captures One. Victoria, June 19.—Sheriff Sullivan has returned from his chase after the Dalton gang. Lewis Johnson, one of the three, was captured and the evi dence against him is complete. One of their confederates turned state’s evi dence and gave away a plan they had made to rob the Southern Pacific train between Houston and New Orleans. F.rn Will Build R»ilrondi. Washington, June 19. —The Peruvi an corporation has floated $5,000,000 of new debenture bonds in Paris accord ing to advices received here. The pro ceeds are to be used in railway construc tion. The sales were made in Paris in order to keep the new bonds from con flicting with the old ones held in Lou don. A Gaoricla Journalist Dead. Savannah, June 19.—Bishop J. Doo lan, a member of the Georgia legisla ture and a well known newspaper man, has just died at Suwanee Harin cm PRICE FIVE CENTS. DEPEW IS DELIGHTED Over the Prospects of The Southern Failure. SOME ENERGETIC EXPRESSIONS Os Encouragement From the Eminent Men. DESTINED TO LEAD IN THE FUTURE. Is the Country Discovered by Columbus and Desoto Thinks Chauncey, the Eloquent. \ IX ASHVILLE, June 19.—The address of Chauncey M. Depew before Vanderbilt university in this city was a great feat ure in the exercises of this great insti tution. The address was stamped from be ginning to end with the evidence of profound, thought and bore evidences of the greatness of the mind that con it. Upon the south and the southern peo ple the speaker bestowed words of com mendation aud praise which will be re membered by a people who have long felt that their true feelings and princi ples had hever been properly under stood and appreciated by those who molded the sentiment of other sections. Speaking upon this line, Dr. Depew said: / “The great opportunities of our country are in the south. The flood of immigration which has bien pouring into this country for 50 years has sought the west, the northwest and the Pacific coast. In these southern states we find, as nowhere else in the country, the original stock which fought at Cow pens, King’s Mountain and Yorktown. The composite of all races which has developed the continent from the great lakes to the Pacific has set a standard of progress difficult to surpass. They had the advantage of virgin soil and uninhabited regions in which to locate and build their commonwealths and found their cities, The intelligent pa triotism of the southern people in the last quarter of a century has overcome difficulties which seemed insurmount able. A recognition of the assimilating and elevating power of education has cre ated the new south with its hospitable invitation and boundless resources. Columbus sailed for America to find. Eldorado with its fabulous riches, and DeSoto explored the Mississippi to dis cover the fountain of youth. Eldorado and the spring of DeSoto’s aspirations are in the hills and mountains of Ten nessee, Alabama, Kentucky, the Vir ginia ~ the Carolinas and Georgia and on the plains of the southern belt of states. Every new vein of mineral treasure, be it coal, or iron, or lead, or silver or gold, every new factory and furnace which bring the gifts of nature closer to the service of man are not the agencies of materialism, but the consti tuents of patriotism. The young men of the south have no call to tempt fortune in the crowded cities of the north or the east. At their doors and within their own states are their missions and their careers. Pa triotism is paralyzed by poverty, while it is fertilized by prosperity. The in telligent application of trained ability, public spirit and indomitable energy to the present and the future of this terri tory of inexhaustible resources and magnificent opportunities will not only create happy aud growing populations within the borders of the southern com monwealths but add enormously to the wealth and power of the United States. This development and progress can never come by the enervating processes of state or governmental aid, but only by individual thrift and intelligent ef fort Hetty Green's Relatives Destitute. Fort Worth, Tex., June 19.—Mrs. H. Babcock, a blood niece of the multi millionairess Hetty Green of New York, is dangerously ill at her home in this city. Her husband is also seriously ill, and the family’s relatives have been advised of their true condition. B. H. R. Green, president of the Texas Mid land Railway company, and a cousin of Mrs. Babcock, has been appealed to for aid. Mrs. Babcock is in destitute cir cumstances. Her condition has excited considerable comment. Mexico Buying Guns. City of Mexico, June 19.—Military circles are on the qui vive over the re port that the government has placed an order in Europe for 60,000 new Mon dragon rifles and 80,000,000 cartridges ‘ for use in the improved gun. The visit to England of Captain Brenne, com mmaudant of the corvette Zaragon, in connection with the alleged pending purchase of two new warships for the Mexican government, is an item of in terest in this connection. ' Core»'» Legation Frrmanent. Washington, June 19.—The Corean ■ government has made an allowance of ' 8,000 yen (about $7,000) to sustain the Corean legation at Washington. This is likely to be followed at no distant day by the appointment of a new min-( ister, or the return of the old minister who has been in Seoul, the Corean can- , ital, for some months. The making of j a suitable allowance for the legations insures its retention here, and over-* comes the fears that this unique and L picturesque branch of the diplomatic 4 corps would be withdrawn.