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t ESTABLISHED 1850.
i J. H. ESTILL, Editor and Proprietor, j
GEORGIA FLORIDA.
THE SEWS OP THE TWO STATES
TOM) IX PARAGRAPHS.
Cotton Goods Advanced in Price by the
Augusta Hill Men—Shooting Scrapes at
Oardi—A Daughter Kalis Dead Beside
Her Dying Father in Habersham
County.
GEORUIA.
The State Bapli*t Convention meets at At
lanta to-day.
Dr- 'Y m. Meat, au aged citizen of Rome,
lied Tuesday.
i’erry \ inson, a notorious one armed bur
glar of southwest Georgia, ha j just been re
• aptured at Albany.
A total of S3OO has been appropriated by tlie
i ohimbus Couneil for the nremanic tourna
ment to oceur in that city shortly.
• olurabus Times: “The little steamer YVewa
lutehka. which was built in this city last fall,
and which was primarily intended as a Ash
ing boat, has Is-en recently secured by the
Pensacola and Atlantic Railroad to run in its
interest on the Choctahatchee river in West
Florida. It has not yet left ourcity, audit
will probably 1m; some" before it is in con
dition to enter ii|>on its new enterprise.’’
Tallulah speeial. April 21: Itenrv Kllard,
one of the wealthiest farmers of Habersham,
was on his death-bed a few days since. Ills
wife died a few months ago, ami his daughter,
a young woman of 17, was attending a female
college in South Georgia. She was railed by
telegraph lo the sole of her dying father, and,
on entering the death chamber, she saw that
her father was in the last agony. Rushing to
ward him, she simply uttered the word
“Father!" and. reeling around, fell to the
floor dead. Roth were buried in the same
grace.
Columbus Times: “The laxly of a negro man
was taken from the river at Chattahoochee,
f la., a few days ago. llis identity is not posi
■ vely known, but he i- believed to be Bob
Grithn. the lost stevedore from the Evering
ii im. We printed a statement made by air.
i ary, one of the engineers of the Evering
liam. immediately after the burning of that
steamer, in which it appeared that Mr. ( ary
threw a plank overboard and Bob jumped in
after it, and was never afterwards heard of.
Bob was certainly not burned, and while per
fect identity is scarcely possible after so long
a time has elapsed, there is little doubt but
that the body of Bob was the one taken from
tlie water. He was buried at Chattahoochee ”
Gardi com spondent of the News: “Monday
night, at James' turpentine still. I', miles
from here, a negro named Charles Joiner,
-hot another negro named Jerry Fergnsou,
with a 44-calibre pistol, lie was shot in the
abdomen and lias an ugly wound. Dr. Hack
i-attending him. It is not known whether
:he wound will prove fatal.—The negro Dan
Middleton, who was shot several davs ago, i~
.retting well.—Fully half of the negroes on
most of the turpentine farms go arme<l and
they < arry good, double action, live and six
-hot pistols, 32. 38 or 44-calibre.—'The difficul
t> itetween Joiner and Ferguson was about
• ards. -We have had splendid rains, and crops
looking arc nicely,
Albany Xetcs and Advertiser: “A young
colored man named Washington John
on came up from Tifton Sunday eve
ning with a pistol ball in his head.
He had been shot the nigh! lie fore by a white
man named Jake Young. Tlie ball entered
immediately in front of bis left ear. He came
Up to gel the attention of Dr. McMillan. The
latter inserted a probe in tlie wound, and the
patient, who was standing on the front porch
of the Doctor's residence, fainted and fell.
He struck hi- head against the side of the
House as lie fell, and it was fully an hour
before he was revived. lie walked up town
10 sea tlie doctor again Monday morning.
The ball is still in his bead, and Hie doctor
says he doesn’t think he will undertake lo
cut it out, as lie has not been able to locate it."
Augusta Chronicle and Constitutionalist:
“The cotton mill men of Augusta and of the
state seem to have met the question of alleg
ed over-production in a novel way. and in
stead of reducing figures to work off what was
believed to be an overplus, they have marked
up price-of good- from a quarter to a half
cent per yard. The fact is, that although
most of the mills have goods on hand, thev
feel that they can better afford to hold them—
-•filing them off from time to time as con
sumer- order them, at a paying price—than
work them off at figures beiow the cost of pro
duction. The fact is that, at the present
pi ice of cotton, manufactured goods were far
too low, and what goods are needed will )>e
taken as readily at the advanced price as at
the recent low figures, until the reaction of
the trade, when it is believed matters will im
prove all round."
FLORIDA.
A fire department lias been organized in
Sanford.
Anew block, to lie called the Deforest
block, is being rapidly put up in Sanford.
Mieanopy bad no municipal election last
week because the Judges failed to open the
pulls.
Work ou the court house at Enterprise is to
liegin after the term of tlie present court is
over.
The New Orleaus line of steamships to Key
West and Havana w ill cease on the Ist of May
next.
James K. Best has been appointed Treasurer
of Lafayette county, vice Thomas Peck, de
ceased.
Gainesville Lee: “The report of an excur
sion to Savannah on next Saturday proves to
In- a canard. The road will not he completed
until the lith ut May, when ah inspection train,
with the railroad" otlieials, will come down
over the line."
In the United states circuit Court at Jack
sonville, Tuesday, in the case of Thomas A.
Darby vs. tlie Spanish hark Maria Victorina,
i. admiralty, a decree w as rendered in favor
• if the cross"iilieUant. the master of the vessel,
against Thomas A. Darby for $3,680.
St. Augustine Tress: “On Friday last
orders were received by Col. Gibson for Bat
tery *G,' Third Artillery, to hold itself in
readiness to proceed to Key West, probably
on account of the Cuban expedition which
left there tlie previous week. The order was
revoked from the War Department the fol
lowing day.”
AN ENCOUNTER AT SWAINSBORO
A Merchant Shot in a Skirmish With the
Editor of the “Itcmizer.’’
ijwainsboro, the county seat of Emanuel
county, was on Monday night the scene
ot an exciting encounter between two
well known citizens,who resorted to arms
and tired from twenty to twenty-live shots
in the settlement of a difficulty growing
out of a heated political discussion in
which they had engaged.
The regular term of the Superior
Court being in session, the town
was tilled with people from all
parts of the county. Shortly after
the adjournment of the court on Mon
day night the reports of pistol shots tired
in rapid succession attracted an immense
crowd to the vicinity of the courthouse.
The tiring continued and the crowd
scattered and took to cover until it
had ceased. The principals in the
affair were J. F. Meyers, editor of
the Swain shorn Jtemizer, and John
C. Coleman, a well-to-do merchant.
It appears there was an old grudge,
between the men. and considerable ill feel
ing had been engendered between them
on the night of the encounter, growing
out of a bitter discussion which they had
in front of Coleman’s store early in the
evening, and which \\ as ot a po
litical nature. In the course or
the discussion Coleman called
Meyers a———, which Meyers de
manded he should retract. Coleman re
fused. and stepping back a few paces
drew his pistol and tired two shuts, it was
claimed not at Meyers, out up in
the air. Meyers was unarmed, and
went away, but shortly afterwards re
appeared: Coleman saw him coming
from the stoop in lront of his store, and
getting up on a bench, concealed him
self behind a post and began tiring.
Meyers returned the fire, and a regular
fusilade followed, which lasted several
minutes. As soon as one pistol was emp
tied another was produced, until between
twenty and thirty shots had lieen
fired. Coleman being concealed behind
the post and high up from the ground
Meyer* was deceived as to his position,
but the post was cut and splintered by
the bullets, as they struck on a dead line
with the head ot the ambushed assailant.
The fusilade finally ended by
Coleman’s receiving a bullet
in the groin. Meyers’ arrest
could not be learned, and it was under
stood that in any event he would-not be
prosecuted by Coleman. The extent of
the wound was not ascertained, and the
bullet, alter several ineffectual attempts
to reach it by probing, remained where it
lodged.
The affair created intense excitement
in Emanuel county where both Meyers
and Coleman are well known, the latter
being a prominent and wealthy citizen.
Mevere wa* regarded as a peaceable man,
and so far as can be learned held the re
spect and esteem ot the entire community.
Abahama and the World's Exposition.
Montgomery, Ala.. April 23. —The
Montgomery Cotton Exchange and Oham
ber of Commerce and the Alabama State
Press Association have adopted resolu
tions requesting Hon. H. A. Herbert,
member ot Congress from this district, to
indorse and use his influence in behalf of
the appropriation before Congress lor the
representation of Alabama at the New
Orleans World’s Exposition.
Twenty Thousand Dollars Missing,
St. Pall, Minn., April 23.— William
Hardee, Assistant Traffic Manager of the
Canadian Pacific Railroad, has resigned
at the request of the General Manager. A
variation or $20,000 has been discovered
between the Canadian Pacific books and
the customs accounts, occurring prior to
1883.
Suicide of a Charlestonian.
Charleston, S. C., April 23. —John L.
Leseman, 60 years old, a wholesale gro
cery merchant, killed himself to-day.
Ufe jlituatwali Ulovning JJtm
GEORGIA’S SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Opening of the Convention at Coluin
bus—The Welcome and Its Ackowl
edgment.
Columbus, Ga., April 2d.—'The state
Sunday School Association convened in
the eleventh annual session in this city at
9:30 o’clock this morning. The conven
tion was called to order by It. B. Reppard,
President, of Savannah. An address of
welcome was made by G. E. Thomas, of
this city, in which lie said:
Mr. President and Brothers of the Georoia
•Stale Sunday School Association: Look al
our citizens and see that they open their
hearts and their homes in the name of all the
churches and denominations of this eitv.
Some of them do not perhaps participate with
us as members of your organization, but allow
me to a-sure you that they have thrown open
their hearts and homes to you regardless of
that, and we extend to you iii the name of the
eitv and in tlie name of every one who is
interested in the welfare of the children of
our land a hearty and cordial welcome.
In response Air. Reppard made a feeling
speech. He said:
“We enter the open doors of your delightful
homes, and. what we value more highly than
all. we enter into tlie open doors of vour lov
ing hearts in His name, whose door is always
open to the cause we represent. It is a grand
privilege you yourselves enjoy to-ifiiv—a
blessing you have never enjoyed," and it may
be many years before you fan hope to have
among you so earnest, so devoted, so
self-sacrificing and so enthusiastic a
band of laborers in so noble a
cause. Already are we sought
after by cities all over our State to hold our
annual sessions in their midst. When you
could realize that this contention is composed
of the best material in your State, who have
spent thousands of dollars in railroad fare
aud expenses to come here, liesiden the sacri
fice of time, in order that they ma\ learn nf
better ways and means and methods" than are
perhaps now at their command, vou will then
partially understand the spirit' that guides
our actions.
J. Y\ . Wallace, of Augusta, also made
a touching speech in reply, which made
him many friends. Said he':
We come to you as so many couriers from
the various brigades, battalions, regiments
and companies of one mighty army, a corps of
which is stationed in this great Empire State
of the South, and, as our reports will show.
covering nearly every county' within its
borders.
The reports from the various districts
show the Sunday school work progress
ing. Four years ago but one county in
the southern part of the State was repre
sented, and now there are 122 of the 136
counties with a representation here. The
day lias been spent in devotional exer
cises and the hearing of reports. Among
those present are manv distinguished
men in the State. Thirty girls from the
Savannah Orphan Asylum are here, and
have captured the association with their
sweet songs and beautiful recitations.
They are the guests of the Columbus Or
phan Asylum, and are as happy as birds.
The people of Columbus are exercising
their proverbial hospitality. AH the
doors are wide open. The session lasts
three days.
MATTERS AT MACON.
Captain F. M. Hull Banqueted—Anni
versary of the Volunteers.
Macon, April 23.-To-day Mayor Cor
put gave an elegant dinner at Isaacs’
cafe complimentary to Capt. F. 31. Hull,
of Savannah. There were present Mayor
Corput, -Messrs. P. \U. Alexander, George
B. Turpin, J. F. Hanson, T. L. Massen
burg, Wrn. H. Ross and J. YV. Lockett,
of Ylacon, and Capt. Hull, The bill of
tare included the richest viands and
wines.
8188 COUNTV POLITICS.
Numerous names are mentioned to-dav
as candidates for tlie Legislature from
Bitib. The present Representatives, Lof
ton, Harris and Bartlett, will stand for
re-election. Win. H. Ross. Mavor Cot put,
Cicero Thorpe and Rabe Phillips are also
expected to run.
THE MACON VOLUNTEERS.
Tliis afternoon the Macon Volunteers
celebrated the .Y7th anniversary' of the
company’s organization with "a street
drill and target practice at the park.
They paraded 43 men, rank and tile, under
command of Captain Carnes. George
Payne won the first prize, an elegant
silver cup. He first scored 18
out of a possible 25, tieimr
Clifford Anderson on 18. These two had
a second trial and Payne made 18 and
Anderson IT. To-day' the Volunteers
broke dirt for the erection of their new
armory at the corner of First and l’opiar
streets. It will cost $30,000 and be com
pleted October 1. Each Volunteer to-day
dug one spadeful of dirt.
A COTTON SALE.
Henry J. Lamar, of Macon, has sold
his cotton crop of 781 bales for 11c. per
pound to the Bibb Manufacturing Com
pany. Parties from Augusta, Savannah
and other points were anxious to buv.
PRICES STILL ON THE RISE.
Quirk Fluctuation* however, the Rule
of the Day ou ’Change.
Chicago, April 23.—Great strength
was shown in the wheat and corn mar
kets throughout tlie entire session to-day,
apd while priceswere subjected to rapid
fluctuations they were kept within a
narrow range.
The opening prices in wheat were fully a
rent over the closing figures of yesterday, and
this advance was maintained to the close.
There is a steady reaction in stocks and an
increasing number of orders from interior
points. The market opened higher
at the start, eased off a trifle ami then rallied
3 je. from tlie inside figures. Liberal offerings
caused a weakness, and prices declined %(<$
IV. hut again advanced, this time improv
ing 1?4e.; later again declined lc, fluctuated
and closed lc. above yesterday. April closed
at 87Lc. and May at 88@S8f g c. On the call
the sales reached 2.400,000 bushels, and another
material advance occurred. May closed at
88 V-
Trailing in corn showed a good aggregate
business. The feeling was unsettled, but
prices ruled higher. The market opened 1 ~(*
•* higher, advanced to a point “ s ®lc. over tlie
closing figures of yesterday, then receded 3 *
and closed 3 *c. higher than yesterday.
April closed at 52 ami May at 52V- On the
call tlie sales were 635,000 bushels. May ad
vanced to 53c.
Oats were fairly active and firmer. May
closed at 32)jc. and June and July at 32V*.
On the call the sales were 130.000 bushels.
Trading in mess pork was only moderate.
The interest centered in June and July de
liveries. The market opened 10®12' w. higher,
later declined 30@35c., and closed tame. May
closed at sl6 72V516 75. On the call the sales
were 2,2sobarrels. June advanced 2' 2 c.
Lard was fairly active but a shade easier.
May closed at 8 30c.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Election of Officer* by the Grand Lodge
and a Reception.
New Orleans, April 23.—The thir
teenth session of the Supreme Lodge of
the World of Knights of PytHias met
again this morning and elected the follow
ing officers:
Grand Chancellor —Johu VanValkenburg,
of Port Madison. lowa.
Supreme Vice Chancellor —Howard Douglass,
of Ohio.
Supreme Prelate— Dr. Jno. S. King, of To
ronto, Ont.
Supreme Keejier of the Record* and Seal —
Judge R. E. Cowen, of Missouri.
Supreme J laeter-at-Arm* —George It. Shaw,
of Wisconsin.
Supreme Inner Guard —C. F. Bragg, of
Maine.
Supreme Outer Guard —John VV. Thompson,
of Washington, D. C.
Pad Supreme Chancellor—John U. Linton,
of Johnstown, Pa.
Justus H. Kathbone, the founder of the
order ot the Kuiglits of Pythias, is in the rity.
The reception of the Supreme Lodge of the
World tie the Grand Lodge of Louisiana took
place this evening. Gov. McKnery and the
Mayor of New Orleans made speeches of wel
come.
RAILROAD RUMBLINGS.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence from
Near and Afar.
The citizens of Orlando have subscribed
$20,100 toward building the Tavares and
Orlando Railroad.
The City Council of Newnan has ap
pointed a committee to visit Talladega,
Anniston and Birmingham to co-operate
with the company proposing to build a
railroad from Taiadega to Newnan, and
to take steps to organize for the purpose
of building the road.
Atlanta Constitution: “There was re
corded Tuesday in the Clerk’s office of the
Superior Court one of the largest mort
gages ever put upon the books in this
county. The mortgage is executed in
favor of the Railroad Equipment Com
pany, of New York, by the Georgia Pacific
Railroad Company, and is to secure the
payment of $240,220 40. to be paid in quar
terly installments, running from July 1,
1884", to April 1, 1894. The mortgage cov
ers the following property: Five locomo
tives, 75 hopper bottom coal cars. 125 drop
bottom coal ears, 30 plain gondola cars,
30 flat cars, 50 box cars, and 30 coke and
cattle cars. The papers are put up in
ironclad terms, and form a voluminous
record. They embrace a number of docu
ments executed and tested in New York,
and it employed one recorder the whole
day to transfer the important document
to the mortgage book.
A BATCH OF CONVENTIONS
THE A HTHI R EDMI NDS CLIQU E
RI LE IN NEW YORK.
' irginta Readjustee Republicans and
Straiglitout Republicans in Separate
Meetings—Fuller Returns from tlie
Democratic Victory In Louisiana—Tbe
Rattle In the Congressional Districts.
Utica, N.Y., April 23.—The Republican
State Convention, yvas called to order at
12:30 o'clock to-day. The roll call was
completed at 1 o’clock. Mr. Roosevelt
nominated Nathaniel C. Boynton for tem
porary Chairman. Warner Miller moved
to substitute the name of Edmund L.
Pitts, but Mr. Boynton was elected. This
action was a victory for the Edmunds-
Arthur combination against Blaine.
Tlie vote stood 251 for Boynton and 240
for Pitts. After a brief speech from the
Chairman on assuming his seat, the usual
resolution providing for committees on
permanent organization, contested seats
and resolutions, was adopted. Some dele
gates and spectators left the hall in anti
cipation of the usual recess at this point,
but the chair called for order, and an
nounced a full list ot committees, which
had been prepared in advance, so confi
dent of success were tbe members of the
combination. The temporary chairman,
members of the committees and the ticket
for delegates-at-large were all named by
the Edmunds men as the price of their
entering the combination with the Arthur
men against Blaine. A recess was then
taken.
When the convention reassembled Mu.
Boynton was made permanent Chairman.
Chairman Boynton’s speech ou taking
the chair yvas confined to thanks, an
expression of confidence in winning in
the coming election and a request to know
the pleasure*>f the convention.
George Bliss was Chairman of the
Committee on Contested Elections. When
the convention met in the afternoon ses
sion he announced that there was only
one contest, that of Montgomery county,
and the committee unanimously "agreed to
seat one-half of each of the contesting
delegations. /These were admitted to
seats in the convention. Delegates-at
large Roosevelt and Gilbert were called
upon for speeches, but their remarks were
brief and confined to eulogies of the Re
publican party. George Bliss moved that
the convention nominate two candidates
for Judges of the Court of
Appeals. The motion was carried.
Martin A. Knapp, of Syracuse, said
that judges of the court should be free front
ail party affiliation. Tlie people expected
the renomiuation of Judges Charles An
drews, of Onondaga, and Charles A.
RopaUo, of New York. He therefore moved
that those two gentlemen be nominated
by acclamation, which was carried. A
considerable time was spent in consider
ing tbe question of representation at
future State conventions.
Following is tbe platform in full:
Tlie Republican party of New l'ork in
State convention represented declares:
first. Its confidence in the success of the
Republican party of the nation in the coming
Presidential election under the standard
hearer to he named by the Chicago convention
of June 3, because of "the necessity for a con
tinuance of the Republican administration of
the affairs of the gbvernment which Demo
cratic inability and incapacity would imperil,
and because tlie force of Republicanism
throughout the land, embodying the superior
intelligence and numbers of the people, are
united to tlie support of the principles and
policies indispensable lo Republican welfare.
Second. Its great respect for President Ches
ter A. Arthur, whose administration, begun
under circumstances of peculiar sadness,
delicacy aud embarrassment, has by its
eminent prudence and sagacity commended
itself to the esteem of the country, and ns
such receives the cordial acknowledgments of
the Republicans of his own slate.
Third. Its satisfaction with honest, frugal
and intelligent governmental expenditures,
the reduction of the public debt and interest
charges, and the relieving of the people from
unnecessary burdens accomplished by the Re
publican ninnagment.
Fourth. Its approval of that poliev of pro
tecting home industry from foreign competi
tion which has through a century of national
being encouraged immigration, rewarded
labor, fostered enterprise, and assured unpar
alleled progress and prosperity, all variations
from which policy have been the occasion of
business confusion and disaster, and which,
therefore, is alike justified iu intelligence and
by experience, ' .
Fifth. Its determination to adopt all further
measures required to improve the service of
the government in all its departments and
regenerate the methods of appointment
thereto, so that it shall be brought to the
highest possible state of efficiency and integ
rity.
Sixth. Its purpose that equal civil rights
shall be maintained under the guarantees of
the constitution everywhere in the land, and
that the franchise shall be respected, so that
every voter shall have a free ballot, which
shall be honestly counted.
Seventh. Its recognition of the national ob
ligation imposed by the enfranchisement of
an uneducated race; its appreciation of the
extraordinary burdens tints laid upon cer
tain commonwealths, and its cordial appro
val of legislation within iust constitutional
limits, which shall extend Federal aid to the
various States in the work of education.
Fit/hth. Its favor to an equalization and
just distribution of taxation.
Xinth. Its wish for the removal of all un
just restrictions upon American shipping in
terests, the development of our maritime in
dustries and as incidental thereto the estab
lishment of our navy upon a footing in keep
ing with modern necessities and our dignity
as a nation.
Tenth. Its approval of the plan of military
education which shall provide for the national
defense upon a voluntary system.
Eleventh. Its adherence to the sound finan
cial policy, which dictates the immediate
suspension of the coinage of the standard
silver dollar, the retirement of the trade dol
lar, and the inflexible adjustment of the cur
rency to a single standard of gold.
Twelfth. Its protestation against that )>olicy
in Congress which, in the weakness and im
becility of the Democratic majority of the
House of Representatives, has disturbed
smooth and satisfactory courses of business
and material affairs that had been established
under Republican auspices, and that by ill
advised and inexcusable assaults upon wisely
matured and advantageous legislation has
brought the business and industries of the
country to a verge of uncertainty aud dis
trust, and thus again is demonstrated the
unfitness and uuworthiness of the Demo
cratic party to be entrusted witli tlie conduct
of public affairs.
When the reference to President
Arthur was read there was loud and long
continued applause, and in response to a
call for three clteers by an enthusiastic
delegate, they were given with a will and
a tiger.
A colored delegate from Now York ad
dressed the convention, and moved that
colored voters have a representation upon
the electoral ticket. The motion was
adopted.
The convention also adopted the follow
ing:
Resolved, That the Republicans of New
York in State Convention represented, re
spectfully request the next National Republi
can Convention to provide that in future
National Convention representatives shall
be proportionate to the mint her of Republi
can voters of the State and Congressional
Districts, respectively.
At the conclusion of the reading of the
platform the tellers announced the result
of the ballot for delegates-at-large as fol
lows: Theodore Roosevelt 472, Andrew D.
White 407, John E. White 407, John I.
Gilbert 342, Edwin Packard 250, Warner
Miller 243. Alonzo B. Cornell 228. The
Chairman declared the first four gentle
men duly elected. A motion to make the
nomination unanimous was declared car
ried with a few dissenting votes. Ttie
Blaine men this morning took alarm at
the evidences of strength of the combina
tion and changed their ticket for dele
gates-at-large by adopting Roosevelt and
White along with Miller and Cornell,
seeking thus to win the Edmunds men
away from Arthur, but this availed them
nothing, as the bond held.
After completing the State Committee
and electoral ticket and the adoption of
the customary resolutions of thanks, the
convention adjourned sine die.
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
State Conventions Held by Both the
Readjuster and “Straight-Out” Fac
tion*.
Richmond, Ya., April 23. —The Read
juster Republican state Convention met
here to-day, the sessions l>eing held in the
Richmond Theatre. Full representations
from all sections ot the State are in at
tendance, the delegates and alternates
numbering about 1,000. At 12:30 o’clock
Senator Mahone appeared upon the stage
and was greeted with a wild outburst of
applause which was continued some
minutes. Upon the restoration of order
Gen. Mahone expressed a profound sense
ot gratitude for the welcome extended
him. It gave new life to his devotion
and affection for his party, and increased
vigor to his determination to stand with
his people in the struggle for civil rights
and liberty in Virginia. He urged har
mony and unity in the proceeding in
treating with the great purposes before
them. Col. William Lamb, of Norfolk,
was made temporary Chairman. Resolu
tions were adopted authorizing the Chair
man to appoint the usual committees and
a committee was appointed to invite Gov.
Cameron to address the convention. The
Chairman announced that he would take
time to consider the personnel of com
mittees and a recess was taken to 8 o’clock
to-night.
SAVANNAH, THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1884.
EVENING SESSION
Tlie convention reassembled at 8:40 o'clock
Ibis evening. A resolution was adopted
limiting all speeches to five minutes. The
Committee ou Credentials reported all the
counties in the State represented except four.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
reported as the permanent officer Col. Wil
liam I.amb, of Norfolk. A motion that all
delegates to Chicago be instructed to cast
their votes in tbe National Convention for
President Arthur was received with almost
unanimous disapproval and no further notice
was taken of the motion. The reports of
various district delegations were then sub
mitted, giving the names of the dele
gates to Chicago as follows: First Dis
trict. iDuff Green aud L. R. Stuart:
Second. 11. Libby and Jordan Thompson
(colored); Third, YV. C. Elam and Anderson
Taylor (colored); Fourth. W. E. Gaines and
A. YV. Harris (colored); Fifth. YVm. E. Sims
and Winfield Scott; Sixth, James A. Frazier
and James McLaughlin; Seventh, H. L.
Walker and J. L. Dunn; Eighth, Thomas. G.
Bonham and Robert L. Mitehe l; Ninth, D.
F. Houston and H. C. Wood. Each delega
tion reported in favor of Gen. Wm. Malione as
Chairman of the delegation t* Chicago and
instructed their delegates to vote as a unit on
all questions arising in that convention. Gen.
Malione, from the Committee on General
Business, reported a platform.
The platform, among other things, contains
the following:
Therefore, we, representatives of the people
comprising tlie Coalition party of Virginia, in
convention assembled, do declare—
First. That from and after this day our par
ty shall be known as the Republican party of
Virginia: and that iu national affairs we shall
follow the banner of tbe national Republican
party, and shall support with zeal and fidelity
its nominees for President and Vice President.
[Tlie wildest enthusiasm and uproarious ap
plause greeted this declaration, and some
minutes elapsed before order was restored.]
Second. That we cordially invite tlie earn
est and hearty co-operation of all
who are opposed to Bourbonism
and its rule, all who are opposed to sectional
ism, all who desire a revival of the cordial
feelings and fraternal relations between the
sections of our common country with un
wavering loyally to the Union, one and in
inseparable, all who believe that the South
by reason of her geographical extent and her
population, her resources, her productions,
her various industries, her contributions to
the Federal revenue and her constitutional
representation in Congress should enjoy an
equitable participation with the other "sec
tions of the Union in all departments
of the national administration, and
all who concur in the justice
of the principles here announced, and in the
spirit which resolutely undertakes to carry
these principles into full effect.
Third. That ws pledge our best efforts to se
cure to the people of Virginia free and unre
stricted suffrage, an honest ballot and fair
count. We demand a protective tariff, so
that the manufacturing and mining indus
tries of Virginia, in common with* those of
other States of tbe Union, may continue to
grow and prosper. YVe cordially iudorse tlie
administration of President Arthur, and pre
fer bis nomination at Chicago.
Tbe Committee on Business further re
ported the following Delegates-,-it-Larire:
Gen. William Malione, William H. Pleasants
(colored), 8. M. Y ost, Frank S. Blair, James
D. Brady, A. A. Dodson. Electors-at-Large:
Louis E. Harvie of Amelia, and William 11.
Turner of Norfolk. District Electors: 8.
Brown Allen, Barley Brown, C. H. Causey,
R. T. Hubbard, J. If. Vanauken, F. K. llrowii,
E. W. Hubbard, R. J. Walker, Carter M.
Lout bam, and 11. YV. Hold way.
After some noisy discussion the report of
the committee was adopted as a whole.
VIRGINIA STRAIGHT-OUTS.
Harrisbug, Va., April 23.—At the
straight-out Republican Convention here
to-day, with B. B. Boti as Chairman,
resolutions were adopted affirming alli
ance to the National Republican party,
favoring a protective tariff and the pay
ment of all debts. State and national, and
indorsing Blaine and Lincoln for Presi
dent and Vice President. J. W. Cochran
(colored), formerly Chairman of the Re
publican State Central Commit ttee, was
appointed a delegate to the State Con
vention.
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
Gen. Grosvenor Pictures tlie State’s
Pivotal Importance—Cheers for Blaine.
Cleveland, 0., April 23.—The Ohio
Republican Convention was called to order
this afternoon in the Tabernacle by Hon.
J. O. Converse, Chairman of the State'
Central Committee. Gen. Charles H.
Grosvenor was temporary President. On
taking the chair he spoke for half an hour.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza
tion lias selected Hon. William McKinley,
Jr., for permanent Chairman. The Blaine
men caucussed 10-niglit with a view of pitt
ing up a Blaine ticket for delegates-at-large.
Judge West was agreed upon, bur tlie caucus
adjourned till to-morrow morning without
settling upon the other names, though Judge
Ambler. M. A. Hanna and ,J. F. Mack are
talked of. The Sherman men will not nut
a distinct ticket in the field, but will urge
Gen. Beatty and Judge Forakcr. The colored
delegates will propose Hon. J. I*. Green and
Walter S. Thomas. The Committee on Reso
lutions to-night agreed to report a platform
favoring a protective! tariff, approving Presi
dent Arthur’s administration, recommending
an amendment of the constitution for the en
forcement of civil rights, m favorof collecting
au adequate revenue by duties on imported
goods to defray the expenses of the govern
ment, for the restoration of the wool tariff of
1867, favoring protection of all citizens, es
pecially the colored people of the south,
against the revolver and the shotgun, and
guaranteeing them the enjoyment of all rights.
If Congress has no* power enough now tlie
constitution is to he amended. The resolu
tions will also recommend more stringent
laws against Mormonism, and indorse the
platform of the last Ohio Republican Con-'
vention.
The remainder of the session was occupied
in the organization of preliminary matters.
To-morrow the work of nominating a State
ticket and electing delegates to the Chicago
Convention will he engaged in. During his
speech Gen. Grosvenor mentioned Mr. Sher
man’s name, which provoked loud cheering.
Toward Hie close of his speech he referred to
the necessity of nominating a Presidential
candidate who can carry Ohio, whereupon
tlie delegate shouted: “'Blaine can do it,"
and the convention cheered with redoubled
vizor. After the announcement of the com
mittees the convention adjourned until to
morrow. District delegates were chosen to
day. Twenty-six of them are for Blaine. 14
for Sherman, and 2 with preferences un
announced.
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS.
Both Arthur and Hawley are Indorsed—
The Delegates Uninstructed.
Hartford, April 23,—The Republican
State Convention to choose delegates to
the Chicago Convention met here to-day
with a large attendance.
Hon. Samuel Fessenden was chosen as both
temporary and permanent Chairman. Presi
dent Arthur’s name received a round of ap
plause. and there was prolonged cheering
when Gen. Hawley was mentioned. The con
vention selected as delcgates-at-large John
L, Houston of Enfield, Samuel E. Mcrwin,
Jr., of New Haven, Augustus Brandeger of
New London, and Frederick Miles of Salis
bury. The platform was brief, and is as fol
lows :
Resolved, That President Arthur, coming to
his high office under circumstances of extra
ordinary embarrassment and difficulty, bv
the patience, justice and sagacitv with which
he lias discharged its duties has "strengthened
his party, honored himself, benefited the
country and earned the respect and gratitude
of the whole people.
Resolved , That Ihe Republicans of ( onnecti
cut pledge loyal and hearty support to ttie
nominees of the Chicago Convention.
Resolved , That without instructing tiie del
egates this day appointed as regards any par
ticular candidates, and reposing full confi
dence in their wisdom, we place on record our
firm conviction that tlie situation demands
the nomination of candidates of approved
ability and character and targe experience in
public affairs,and that if in the judgment of our
delegates proper occasion shall arise they will
meet the unanimous sentimontsof the Repub
lican party of this State if they present the
name of Joseidi R. llawiev as a candidate for
President of the United States.
MISSISSIPPI REPUBLICANS.
The State Convention Promises Support
to any Nominee.
Jackson, Miss., April 23.—The follow
ing resolutions were adopted by the Re
publican State Convention:
The first urges the importance of the Mis
sissippr-river as a highway and the necessity
of its improvement and the protection of the
people on its bank. The second expresses be
lief in the policy of protection as calculated
to increase the manufacturing industries, en
hance the value of products and conduce to
the prosperity of the laboring classes. The
third indorses the Blair educational bill.
The fourth declares that among the eminent
Republicans named for candidate for Presi
dent the Mississippi Republicans have no first
choice, but will heartily support any one of
them that mav lie nominated.
The fifth advises that the delegates from
this State to Chicago should yield their prefer
ence for the general good, and after careful
inquiry cast their votes in convention for the
candidate most acceptable to the people of the
Republican States and doubtful States neces
sary to carry the election.
The sixth indorses the administration of
President Arthur, and declares that it de
serves and receives the confidence of the Re
publicans of Mississippi.
A resolution was also adopted denouncing
the Longstreet prominciamento as revolu
tionary and subversive of the spirit of Re
publicanism.
CONG HESS IONA L CONVENTIONS.
Arthur and Blaine Still Most Mentioned,
with the Latter Ahead.
Washington, April 23.—The following
political straws have been received here
to-day:
The Fourth Congressional District of
Miehigau sends uninstructed delegates to
Chicago,
The Eighth Massachusetts District
sends Edmunds delegates.
The Twelfth Massachusetts District
sends uninstructed delegates, and nothing
was said about candidates in the conven
tion.
The Ninth Congressional District of
Wisconsin sends uninstructed delegates.
A resolution indorsing the administration
was adopted.
Raleigh, N. C., April 23.—The Repub
licans of the First Congressional district
met in convention at Elizabeth City to
day and elected as delegates to
tlie National Republican Conven
tion United States Ylarsbal J. B.
Hill and E. A. The delegates
are uninstructed, but are said to be for
Arthur. The. convention was not har
monious. *
Boston, April 23.—The Republicans of
the Fourth and Sixth districts send un
instructed delegates to Chicago.
St. Paul Minn., April 23.—'The Re
publican Convention of the Fifth Congres
sional district renominated Knute Nel
son for Congress and adopted resolutions
indorsing President Arthur's administra
tion. Another Republican Convention
in the same district will be held to
morrow, and unless a compromise is
effected there will be two Republican
candidates for Congress and two delega
tions will be sent to Chicago..
Charleston, YV. \ r A., April 23.—Tlie
Republican delegates of the Third Con
gressional district, elected Neil Robinson
and J. Y\ r . Havener delegates to the
Chicago Convention. No. instructions
were given.
LOUISIANA’S ELECTION.
The Full Democratic Ticket Elected by
Good Majorities.
New Orleans, April 23.—Election re
turns are coming in slowly. Up to noon
returns had been received from only 40
precincts, showing a good majority for
the regular Democratic State and city
tickets.
New Orleans, April 23, C p. m.—A
recapitulation of the returns so far made
of yesterday’s election, including thirteen
of the seventeen wards of this city, gives:
For Governor, McEnery 7,023, Stevenson
1,123; lor Mayor, Guillotte 6,743, Behan
1,718, Penn 83.
New Orleans. April 23, 11:30 p. m.—
Dispatches from all sections of the State,
with a very few exceptions, sliow the suc
cess of the Democratic State and parish
tickets. The indications are that Steven
son carried St. Landry, St. Onbry, St.
Martin’s and East Baton Rouge parishes;
that even in these the vote for parish of
ficers and members of tbe Legislature is
very close, the chances being in favor of
the Democrats. Tlie official returns will
probably elect tlie Democratic State ticket
by 20,000 majority. The official returns
for tlie city have not yet been completed,
but they will give the regular Democrats
probabjy 8,000 majority. The State,
parochial and municipal elections
throughout the State were quiet, and gen
erally a light vote w as polled.
THE RESULT AT SHREVEPORT.
Shreveport, La., April 23.—31 r. Cur
ril (Democrat) was elected Mayor by 67
majority over Utz, also a Democrat." It
is generally conceded that the Republi
can State ticket, headed by Stevenson,
lias a majority iiere, a large number of
Democrats voting for it.
RAVAGES OF THE FLAMES.
Two Large Mills in Connecticut ltazeil
to the Ground.
Willi am antic, Conn., April 23.—The
YVashington Mill, at South Coventry, was
burned last night. It was occupied by
Gilbert & Carson, manufacturers of flan
nel dress goods. The building was owned
by Horace A. Kimball, of Providence,
ami was insured for $75,000. Gilbert &
Carson were insured for $65,000. Two
hundred hands are deprived of employ
ment.
Norwich, Conn., April 23.—The large
cotton mills at Fitchville, owned by a
Providence company, was burned this
morning. The loss is $ 100,000.
872 BALES OF COTTON BURNED.
Providence, R. 1., April 23.—Some 872
bales of cotton in the yard of the trans
portation company of the Baltimore steam
ers’ line, in India street, were burned this
afternoon'. The loss is $48,000.
four barmaids perish.
London, April 23.—The Bell tavern,
the Old Baily and two adjoining premises
have been destroyed by fire. Four bar
maids perished in the flames.
BOYCOTTING A CHURCH FAIR.
Washington’s Labor Federation Tits
Itself against a Catholic Church.
YVashington, April 23.—There is pro
bably no place In the country where
labor is given more rights than in this
city. All the labor organizations here
are strong. This place has for years led
the van in boycotting. Many strange
offenses have occurred, which led to boy
cotting; but it was not until to-day that
the federation of labor has seen proper to
boycott a church organization. At a
meeting it was resolved that the federa
tion boycott the St. Patrick’s Church fair,
for tlie reason that the authorities of the
building in which the fair will be held
took pains (in tlie language of the federa
tion, “to hire scab labor from other
cities.’’
Fatiier Thomas, of St. Patrick’s Church,
says that the trouble grew out of the fact
that he employed some men from another
city to-complete some plastering. He did
not know that they were not members of
the labor organization. He does not
think that boycotting will materially
injure the coming fair, and is implacable.
COLORADO’S IMG BONANZA.
.Miners Charging Fraud and “Best Citi
zens” Indorsing the Find.
I)enver, Col., April 23.—A gentleman
of the highest integrity, a well-known
citizen of Denver, who has just returned
from the new golden valley mining dis
trict, pronounces the new discovery a
very important one. lie brings affidavits
of the most reputable citizens in the
district to numerous assays of ore, secured
in various localities in the district, averag
ing about forty ounces of gold to tlie ton.
Numbers are hourly leaving the camn,
denouncing it as the worst mining fraud
ever perpetrated; but, notwithstanding
this, tlie best citizens and best known
authorities declare that fraud is impos
sible, and claim that the new district
will develop into one of the most im
portant in the country, the many reports
to the contrary notwithstanding."
LABOR TROUBLES.
Lewiston, Me., Strikers Indicted for
Unlawful Assembly.
Lewiston, Me., April 23.—Among the
indictments found by the grand jury are
several against striking lasters of this
city and Auburn for unlawful assembly.
The strikers have engaged Gen. Butler to
conduct their defense.
THE NAIL ASSOCIATION.
Pittsburg, April 23.—The Western
Nail Association met here to-day and
completed arrangements for the proposed
nail pool. The' association indorsed the
action of the iron manufacturers in de
manding a reduction of employes’ wages.
The striking coal miners at Irwin sta
tion, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, have
established a camp just outside of the
Westmoreland County coal mines for the
purpose of inducing the men at work
there to join the strike.
SON SHOOTS FATHER.
Mutual Lore for the Former’s Wife the
Cause of the Tragedy.
Atlanta, April 23.—A Monroe, Ga.,
dispatch Bays: “At 11 o’clock this morn
ing Jesse Gunn killed his father, Willis
Gunn. The father was a widower, ancl-he
and the son courted the same young wo
man. The son married her two weeks
ago, and the father sent him word to be
on his guard, as he was coming to kill
him. This morning a ehild saw the father
enter the son’s house and told the son,
who fired on his father as the latter was
taking aim at the son.”
A Scarcity of Cotton in Carolina.
Columbia, S. C., April 23.—Mi1l No. 1.
of the Cumperdown cotton factory, at
Greenville, in whichJlOO operatives are em
ployed, and 2,800 spindles run, will shut
down to-morrow in consequence of the
impossibility of securing a supply of cot
ton for coarse yarns. In Abbeville county
there is a great scarcity of cotton seed,
and persons are going from farm to farm
in search ot seed to plant, In Spartan
burg county the national bank deposits
are heavier than were ever known before,
Yaluatfle and Convenient.
Brown’s Bronchial Troches are a
safe and sure remedy for Bronchitis,
Coughs, and other troubles of the Throat
and Lungs. Sold only in boxes. Price 25
cents.
A COLD DAY FOR RANDALL
KASSON AXDDORBHEIMER BOTH
FLOOR HIM.
The Latter's Attitude Very Threatening
—Tlie Senate’s Increased Naval Ap
propriations at the Bottom of the
Trouble—Messrs. Rollins and Pike
Also Indulge in a Tilt
YVashington, April 23.—Mr. Randall
continues to do good service as a dis
turbance maker in tiie House. He has
made a good day of it to-day. He began
early this morning, Yvhen he moved that
the House non-coucur in the Senate
amendments to the naval appropriation
bill providing for steel cruisers. This he
asked the House to do as a matter of
course and without asking any questions,
when Mr. Hasson, of lowa, inquired if
there was to be no debate. Mr. Randall
refused to answer, whereupon Mr. Kas
son remarked that the matter of con
structing steel cruisers and building
up the navy was one of great im
portance, and lie " did not propose that
it should be refused merely upon the wish
of any one man, and the majority of the
Appropriations Committee, so far as that
was concerned. Mr. Randall was mad.
He had his war paint on. It Is said that
while in his twenties he was one of the
most clever shoulder hitters in his neigh
borhood and that no one cared to stand
up before him. Looking over to Mr. Kas
-Bon, who is a spare built man, he an
swered savagely. “You may discuss the
bill if you want to,” and then moved that
the House go into committee of the whole
for the purpose of discussing the
bill and that the debate" be
limited to half a minute. This was noth
ing short of a direct insult to Mr. Kasson,
and the members looked aghast at the
Pennsylvanian’s effrontery. Mr. Kasson
is a modest man, but ho lias tlie courage
to express his convictions. It took him
but a moment to rally. lie sprang to his
feet and made a point of order against the
bill. He said that when the conference
committee reported non-concurrence or
disagreement such a report dissolved that
committee, and that tlie measure went
hack to the House in committee of the
whole without a motion. lit* proposed to
speak upon it. He did not wish to do so
at once, but he could do so now if driven
to it. Tlie Speaker sustained Mr. Kasson's
point of order. This floored Mr. Randall.
He had met his match. Luckily Mr. Tur
ner, of Georgia, called up the I’eters-
YVood contested election case from
Kansas, and the row was for tho time
being averted. Mr. Randall retired with
gore in his eyes. About 4 o’clock the
election case was disposed of, and he re
appeared and renewed his motion to non
concur in the Senate amendments to the
naval appropriation bill. Mr. Kasson
was in his seat. He anticipated this,
but Ylr. Randall did not anticipate Mr.
Kasson. “I shall insist upon some debate
on this matter,” said Mr. Kasson, in a
tone that impressed Mr. Randall with his
earnestness.
“YVell,” replied Ylr. Randall, after some
running remarks, “I will concede an
hour’s debate.”
Then Messrs. Kasson. Reed of Maine,
Galkins of Indiana and others spoke in
favor of the cruisers, pointing out the
talse economy of refusing to provide for
them now when everything was favorable.
Their arguments irritated Mr. Randall.
Finally Mr. Dorsheimer, of New York,
one of the weightiest Democrats in the
House, arose. He is an enormously
large-framed man. lie opened his batte
ries upon Mr. Randall and harpooned him
“from tlie word go.” Before lie began
talking .Ylr. Randall gave him five minutes
of his own time. At the end of the five
minutes, “whack” went tlie Speaker’s
gavel.
“YVhy do you call me to order?” de
manded Mr. Dorsheimer, in stentorian
tones, of the Speaker.
“Your time is up,” replied the gavel
wielder.
“But I have ten minutes additional
time granted me by Ylr. Randall,” re
marked the New Yorker.
Everybody looked at Yir. Randall, who
answered slowly:
“You are mistaken; I yielded you five
minutes time only.”
“Y'ou yielded me fifteen minutes,” re
torted Ylr. Dorsheimer, with warmth.
“No, sir: but five minutes,” persisted
the Pennsylvanian, who is a man of great
nerve.
“I want to say to the gentleman from
Pennsylvania that my word is as good
on this floor used before tlie country as is
liis, and I say further that he yielded me
fifteen minutes.”
As. Ylr. Dorsheimer uttered the flat con
tradiction he raised both hands closely
clinched high up before him. His eves
flashed fire, and bis face blanched with
excitement. Moving from his seat he
took steps in tlie direction of Ylr. Ran
dall as if to threaten him. A friend of
Ylr. Randall’s arose to corroborate the
latter’s statement, apd in doing so quieted
matters for the moment and
held the floor till 5 o’clock,
the time to take a recess to the evening
session so there was no vote on Yir. Ran
dall’s report. TUo friends of the gentle
men from New York and Pennsylvania
are trying to bring about a reconciliation
to-night. A good deal of bad feeling was
engendered, and some think it is lint the
beginning of a big row.
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
A Call for More Money for tire I’arlimen
tary Party.
Chicago, April 23.—A circular issued
from tlie headquarters of the Irish
National League of America says that
Charles Stewart Parnell has publicly de
clared that in order to secure a sufficient
number of eligible men to carry
on to victory tlie struggle
of Ireland in Parliament, a fund will be
required to enable men who could not
otherwise leave Ireland to reside in Lon
don and give their constant attention to
their Parliamentary duties. The Irish
National League of America invites con
tributions from the supporters of Ylr.
Parnell, the subscriptions to be sent to
Rev. Charles O’Reilly, D. D., Treasurer,
at Detoit, Michigan. A subscription of
SSOO was to-day received from Eugene
Kelly, the banker, of New York.
another dynamiter arrested.
London, April 23.—A man named Sut
ton, who had the appearance of being a
laborer, was arrested to-day at Shitfnall. A
package of dynamite and eight dynamite
cartridges were found in his possession.
He lias been remanded to jail to await
trial.
IMPRISONED FOR A THREAT.
Glasgow, April 23.— Peter O’Shea, af
ter a brief hearing before the court here
to-day, was sentenced to eighteen months
in prison for having sent a letter which
fell into the hands of the police, saying
that he had arrived from France for the
purpose of removing by assassination the
Chief Constable of Glasgow.
THE ALLEGED INVINCIBLE NOTICE.
Dublin, April 23.—The police regard
the omnious notices purporting to ema
nate from the invineibles, which were
found in various parts of the city yester
day. as a hoax. The purpose of this they
believe was to stimulate contributions of
money from America, which of late have
been seriously falling off.
An Appeal far Aid from Pocahontag.
Philadelphia, April 23.—The Mayor
to-day received a communication from
the committee of citizens of Pocahontas,
Va., appealing to our citizens for pecu
niary aid in behalf of the widows and
children of the miners who lost their lives
by the recent catastrophe at that place.
The communication stated that many
of the people were suffering for the actual
necessaries of life and asked that some re
lief be afforded the suffering.
Tilden Abbott Arrested.
St. Louis, April 23.— Tilden G. Abbott,
charged with robbing the Watertown
(Mass.) Band of $40,000 last fall, was ar
rested Monday night at Pierce City. lie
stocked a store with $15,000 worth of
clothing, and was living with a woman
said to be his niece. He has a wife and
four children living near Boston. His
property was seized, and he will be held
until Hie officers of the bank arrive to
take him away.
Meeting of the House of Bishops.
New York, April 23.—Bishops Beck
with, of Georgia; Dudley, of Kentucky;
Peterkin, of West Virginia, and Harris,
of Michigan, arrived in this city this
morning to take part In the deliberations
of the House of Bishops. Twenty-eight
Bishops are now present, but thirty-two
are necessary to make a quorum. The
delegates held an informal meeting to
day. •
A Deficit in a State Prison.
Boston. April 23.—An examination of
the books of the Massachusetts State
prison show's a deficit of over $1,200. It
is said that the deficit is the result of bad
bookkeeping, and is not really a defalca
tion. Warden Usher claims that the ac
counts are all correct.
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
Minor Bills in the Former ami More
Tariff Talk in the Latter.
Washington, April 23.—The Senate
Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads
reported favorably the bill granting 30
days annual leave of absence to letter car
riers at tree delivery offices. It was
placed on the calendar.
The bill amending the revised statute in re
lation to timber depredations was read the
third time and passed. It protects the Indian
reservations from unlawful cutting of timber.
The bill heretofore reported adversely from
the Committee on Finance to authorize the
payment of customs duties in legal tender
notes went over. Ylr. Beck calling the veas
and nays, upon the motion to take it up, there
were 22 yeas to 26 nays
The Clmiriaid before the Senate the special
order, it being tlie bill to establish a bureau of
animat industry, prevent the exportation of
diseased cattle, and provide for the extirpa
tion of plenro-pneumonia and other conta
gious diseases among domestic animals. The
House bill was substituted for the Senate bill.
The bill was discussed bv Messrs. Plumb, Mc-
Pherson. Coke and Williams.
Mr. Brown, representing the minority of
the Committee on Woman Suffrage, submitted
tlie views of that minority in opposition to the
measure recently reported by the majority of
the committee,-which proposed a constitu
tional amendment granting tlie right of suf
frage to women.
Pending debate on the plenro-pneumonia
hill tlie Senate went into executive session,
aud when the doors were reopened adjourned.
IN THE nOISE.
In the House to-day, on motion of Mr.
Dowd, of North Carolina, a joint resolution
was passed authorizing the Secretary of War
to loan the city of Charlotte, N. C., 2,000 flags
for the celebration of tlie Mecklenburg De
claration of Independence.
Mr. l’a.vson. of Illinois, from the Committee
on Public Lands, reported a bill to prevent
unlawful occupancy of public lands. It was
put ou the House calendar.
Mr. Randall, from the Committee on Ap
propriations, reported back the naval appro
priation hill with the Senate amendments aud
moved non-concurrence in those amend
ments.
Mr. Kasson, of lowa, thereupon raised the
point of order that the amendments must first
lie considered in committee of tlie whole. The
bill was an important one, affecting, as it did,
the constrm-lipu of new naval cruisers, ami
he did not thiuk that the House should, pro
forma, expressnon-concurreuce in the amend
ments. Tlie Speaker sustained the point of
order, and the hill, with the amendments, was
referred to tlie committee of tlie whole.
Mr. Randall said that he would not move
to go into committee, as he had agreed not
to interfere with the tariff hill at this time.
The action of tlie Appropriation Committee
in recommending non-concurrence iu tlie
amendments was to expedite the appropria
tion hills and secure an early adjournment.
Ylr. Townshenil, of Illinois, from tlie same
committee, reported hack the post office ap
propriation Dili witli .Senate amendments, and
moved non-concurrence in those amendments.
On the nointof order raised by Mr. Kasson, this
hill and tlie amendments were also referred
to the committee of tlie whole.
The greater part of tlie session was spent in
discussion of tlie contested election case from
Kansas. At its conclusion the sitting mem
ber. Mr. Peters, was emfirmed in tlie posses
sion of his seat. Tlie House then went into
committee of the whole, with Mr. Converse, of
Ohio, in the chair, on the naval appropriation
bill.
The debate in the committee assumed the
same political character that was presented
yvhen tlie bill was upon its original passage.
Ylr. Dorsheimer, of New York, was granted
five minutes of Mr. Randall’s time. When
the gavel fell at the expiration of tlie five
minutes, and Mr. Randall rose toreplv, .Mr.
Dorsheimer interrupted him to say that Hie
gentleman had promised to yield to him fif
teen minutes. Ylr. Randall denied having
made such an agreement, say ing that he had
promised to yield the gentleman such time as
lie could, dependent upon the time consumed
by Messrs. Reed and Calkins. Quite an angry
dispute arose betyveen the gentlemen upon
this ioint, in the course of which Ylr. Randall
said that the gentleman from New Y'ork
did not understand him as yielding fifteen
minutes. Mr. Dorsheimer repeated that he
(lid so understand Ylr. Randall. Upon this
issue of veracity each gentleman adhered to
his original statement, put his word against
the other and left tlie House to form its own
judgment. Mr, Hendlev, of California,
corroborated Ylr. Randall’s statement, and,
amid a great deal of confusion, tlie com
mittee rose pending a vote on the limitation
■of the debate, when the House should again
go into committee of the whole. Tlie hour of
5 o’clock arrived and the House took a recess
until 8 o’clock, tlie evening session to bj for
debate on the tariff hill.
At the evening session of the House Mr.
Adams, of New York, occupied the chair.
Ylr. Y aple, of Michigan, made a strong argu
ment in favor of the Morrison bill, lie said
that the “labor-degrading, monopoly-breed
ing protective system” should he superseded,
A tariff for seycimc only was, he contended,
needed by the best interests of the nation.
The l nited States was not afraid of England’s
cannon, wily should it be afraid of her work
shops and factories? This nation was a ma
jority against the whole world iu pea e and
in war.
Mr. Wood, of Indiana, discussed the tariff
question from the same point. He maintained
that the protective system arrayed one sec
tion against another, drove commerce from
the high seas and enriched one class of people
against a'l others.
Mr. Robertson, of Kentucky, opposed pro
tection on three grounds—that it was bad
public policy, that it enriched tlie feyv at the
expense of tlie manv, and that it yvas uncon
stitutional.
Mr. Bagley, of New York, read the begin
ning of his speech and peroration, and then,
saying that the iuteliigent assemblage which
surrounded him (there were about a dozen
members present) did not seem to approve of
liis remarks, asked leave tolhavc them printed
for tlie perusal of an admiring constituency.
The House then adjourned.
Mil. KNOX RESIGNS.
lie Accepts a Bank's Presidency— Men
Who May Succeed Him.
Washington, April 23.—John J. Knox
to-day tendered to Secretary Folger his
resignation as Comptroller of the Cur
rency, to take effect May 1. Mr. Knox
has accepted the Presidency of the Na
tional Bank of the Republic, of New York
city, and will enter on his duties as such
on the Ist proximo. Among those whose
names iiave been suggested in connection
with the vacancy left by Mr. Knox’s resig
nation are ex-Treasurer Gillillan, Mr.
Cannon, a banker of Minnesota, who is a
personal Iriend of Senator Sabin, E. O.
Graves, of the Treasurer’s office, and
Charles E. Coon, who was recently
promoted to the place left vacant by the
resignation ot Assistant Secretary New.
It seems to be the general belief in the
department that Mr. Knox’s place will be
filled by the promotion of some Treasury
officer who, through long service has be
come acquainted with its duties, such as
Assistant Secretary Coon or Mr. Graves.
PIKE AXI) ROLLINS.
The Former Tells the Latter that He is
a “Pretty Poor Senator.”
Washington, April 23.-An amusing lit
tle spat occurred between Senator Pike and
ex-Senator Rollins, of New Hampshire,
yesterday. It seems that since Mr. Rol
lins retired from the Senate he has pre
sumed to have a guardianship over his
successor, and has not been stinting of
his advice to him. He has frequently ad
vised Senator Pike to vote for this measure
and against that one, and has not hesitat
ed to give him his opinion. Yesterday he
went upon the floor of the Senate, sat
down by Senator Pike and began telling
him what he ought to do on a pending
matter. Senator Pike listened atten
tively, then looked his advisor
hard in the face and remarked wth
warmth, “I want to just tell you, Mr.
Rollins, that I am the Senator now, not
you, and that 1 shall vote and do as I
please.” “Yes,” replied ex-Senator Rol
lins, “it is true that you are a Senator,
and you’re a pretty poor one, too!”
AGUERO’S MOVEMENT.
Spanish Connivance Insinuated by a
>ladri<l Correspondent.
London, April 23.—The Madrid corres
pondent of the Times recommends the
Spanish Government to institute a strict
inquiry as to tbe complicity of Spanish
officials in Cuba, especially those at Car
denas and other places in the northwest
of Cuba, with Gen. Aguero, and afterward
continue the inquires in Spain, where, he
says, surprising revelations might ensue.
CUBA NOT FOR SALE. ”
Washington, April 23.—Gen. Foster,
Minister to Spain, was asked to-day what
there was in the talked-of purchase of
Cuba. He replied:
“J tis useless to talk of such a tiling. A
Ministry favoring the sale of Cuba could not
stand for any time in Spain, and the mere en
tertainment by the King of a proposition to
purchase the island would endanger the
throne itself. The people there are strongly
opposed to a sale of the isiand.”
Found Shot Through the Heart.
San Francisco, April 23. — W. H. Lent,
Secretary of the Bodie Mining Company,
was found dead late last night, in Jefler
son square, with a bullet wound through
his heart.
Remarkable Escape.
John Kuhn, of Lafayette, ind., had a
very narrow escape from death. This is
his own story: “One year ago I was in the
last stages of Consumption. Our best
physicians gave my case up. 1 finally
got so low that our doctor said I could not
live twenty-four hours. My friends then
purchased a bottle of Dr. Wm. Hall’s
Balsam for the Lungs, which benefited
me. I continued till I took nine bottles.
I am now in perfect health, having used
no other medicine.”
PUTTING WIRES UNDER GROUND
A Ylan YVRo Had an After Thought.
YV ASHING TON, April 23.— The Bankers’
ami Ylerchants’ Telegraph Company, in
this city, are putting their wires under
groqnd. The other day they made a dis
covery that was amusing toothers, but not
to the man having in cl large the under
ground work. Heliad completed the work
for four squares, when a thought struck
him. _ He was very sorrv that he had not
been struck by it before. He had
constructed the under ground receptacle
for the wires and covered it
over according to tlie most approved
methods, but he had neglected to put in
the wires or anything by which they could
lie pulled through. He tried air pressure
and everything that he could devise to
force a wire through the underground
trough. But nothing availed. The whole
thing had to lie tafen up and
the work done over again. Ylr. Ylorrill
Mareau. manager of the YVashington office
of the YY r estern Union Company, told nte
about this. He continued: “It reminds
me of the time they had in London in 1x57
or 1858. The telegraph wires in that city
have always for the greater part been un
der ground. The main wires are laid
through the big tunnels, which accommo
date also the gas and sewer pipes.
These tunnels are big enough for a man
to walk through easily. Of course there
is no trouble about inspecting the wires
or repairing or replacing them whenever
it becomes necessary. But the pipes con
taining the lateral wires running* off for
two or three squares from the main line
are small ones. At the time of which I
speak one of these lateral wires was hauled
out to be repaired. The men doing
the work failed to attach to it a
leading line by which the wire could be
drawn through again. The means em
ployed to counect tlie wire was very
unique. A large rat with a fine steel wire
was put in tlie pii>e. Behind liini there
was thrust in a ferret. Tlie rat ran from
the ferret a short distance and stopped. It
was feared that he would show tight and
he killed. But he started on again, lie
ran through the whole length of small
pipe and brought out the wire in good
style, though closely pushed by tiie fer
ret.” Ylr. Ylareau, I may add, is not an
applicant for the position" of historian to
the Marine Corps.
LEGISLATION TO BE PI SHED.
Tlie House Recognises the Fact that it Im
behindhand with its Work.
Washington, April 23.—The* House
has recognized the fact that it is behind
hand with its work. It now meets at 11
a. in. instead of 12 in. It, however, con
tinues to adjourn, except upon special
occasions, between 5 and 6. The hour
gained by the earlier meeting is, however,
good time saved. In that hour most of
tiie preliminary work of the day, such as
the call of States for bills and of commit
tees for reports, can be accomplished.
This is because there are so few bills
now put in and so tew reports
made by committees. But the work goes
slowly on. There is a noticeable dispo
sition to take up subjects for earnest dis
cussion, and to avoid matters whose
principal merit is that they afford oppor
tunities for speech making, with but very
little probability of their ever becoming
laws. From now on it may lie predicted
that Congress will be characterized in a
great measure by the transaction of real
business. The Senate has attempted no
reform. Indeed, it really needs none.
Although there has been the inevitable
amouut of verbosity there, that body has
this session distinguished itself by the
accomplishment of an amount of work
that constitutes for itself a verv good
record indeed.
A PERSIST ENT OFFICE-SEEKEIt.
A Congressman Whose Constituents
Can’t get Clear of Him.
Washington, April 23.—General Le-
Fevre of Ohio is called the agricultural
statesman, because he can distribute
more reports on the subject and more
seeds than any four other memliers of the
House. General LeFevre will receive
the nomination of his Congressional dis
trict to come back to the next House.
The people of that district certainly did
not think he would. Four years ago he
told his constituents that if they would
send him then he would never be
a candidate again. The next
time he told them he wanted to
represent them just once more, aud then
he would certainly give way to somebody
else. The State was redistricted. Geri.
LeFevre was put into a district compris
ing three counties that he had never be
fore been thrown iuto contact with.
When he announced a short time ago that
he would try to come back again there
was considerable surprise. He was con
fronted with his numerous statements
that he would be a candidate no more.
“But,” he said, “you see 1 am in a uew
district. I want to represent the new dis
trict just once, and then 1 will certainly
give way.” As five of the six counties
are for him, he will doubtless be nomina
ted just once more.
POISON IN MUSTARD.
A New York Doctor Discovers Another
Food Adulteration.
New York, April 23.—Inquiry into the
adulteration of mustard in this city that
was caused by the discovery that certain
manufacturers were coloring an adulte
rated article with naphtbal yellow, a
dangerously explosive compound, has
been completed by Dr. Cyrus Edson, and
the result submitted to the Board of
Health. Dr. Edson says that his experi
ments with naphthal yellow showed that it
was a violent instant poison. Steps will be
taken to punish the manufacturers ot this
adulterated mustard on a repetition of
the offense. The report states that sam
ples of mustard besides being adulterated
with napthal yellow contained from 18 to
60 per cent, of flour and 6 to 20 per cent,
of terra alba. The report sets forth that
the peculiar danger of this adulteration
is the fact that mustard is relied on in
cases of poisoning as an emetic, and that
the death of a patient may follow in the
event of its failure to act.
THE CUBAN TROUBLES.
A Prediction that Spain Will Soon Lose
the Largest of the Antilles.
Mr. L. C. Campbell, a young man quite
well known in St. Louis, says the St.
Louis llepublican of the 20th instant,
writes from Jacksonville,Fla., stating that
the Cubans at Key West are having quite
a serious time over the Aguero expedi
tion. He says he was on the island at the
time they landed, and he believes the
Cubans intend to make a good fight for
independence. They seemed very deter
mined to right their wrongs, and the
Americans at Key West strongly sympa
thized with them. The correspondent
was on the steamship Hutchison when she
was hailed by the revenue cutter Dix. The
Hutchison’s crew misunderstood the
signals of the revenue cutter and was
fired upon by her four times. There were
two Cubans on board the Hutchison,
whom the Spanish Consul desired to have
arrested. These men were taken off,
after which the Hutchison was allowed
to continue her voyage in peace.
Mr. Campbell Predicts that in less than
thirty days the public will hear that the
Spanish Consul at Key West has been
killed, and that in two years Cuba will
no longer be subject to Spanish rule.
SPEAKER CARLISLE’S MODESTY
It Is Genuine but not Appreciated,
Waiting outside of the side door of the
Riggs House any week day morning be
lore 10 o'clock, says a Washington letter,
one may see a wide roomy brougham,
drawn by a single horse. Tbe carriage
is tbe Speaker’s and it is different from
any other eouj>e in the city—wider and
hung lower. It is a modest equipage,
perfectly in keeping with the
unassuming man who rides in it everv
day and with the unassuming fifth floor
apartments which be has occupied ever
since he first came to Washington. Very
few people appreciate the modesty of this
man. but the truth is that when he first
came here he was soextraordinarily quiet
that Mr. Randall, who was then Speaker,
did not know of his existence and failed
to put him on a single standing committee
of the House. That was only six years
ago, too, and yet the quiet man who' was
not deemed worthy of recognition, al
though he has been Lieutenant-Governor
of the State, is now Sjieaker and he has
returned Mr. Randall’s compliment by
making the ex-Sjeaker Chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations.
Gladstone’s Defeat.
London, April 23.—The defeat of the
government in the House of Commons
yesterday, ou Mr. Dodson’s motion, was
due to the fact that eighteen Parnellites
voted in opposition to the government, in
order to display their power by effecting
a government defeat.
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BERBER REPORTED LOST*
THE FATE OF THE INHABITANT-*
IN DOUBT.
Ercland Just Awakening: to the Ad
visability of Sending an Expedition
to tlie Town's Belief—A Reward Ott'er.
eil in England for Gordon’s Rescue—*
Tlie Financial Settlement.
Cairo, April 23. A council was hehl
this morning at the-British Consulate,
attended by Nubar Pasha, the Egyptian
Premier, and Sir Gen. Evelyn Wood, Com
mander-in-Cbief of the Egyptian army. It
was decided to advise the British Govern,
meut to send a mixed expedition of Brit,
ish and Egyptian torces for the relief of
Berber. Such an expedition could reach
there in two months.
The refugees from Shendy who wera
massacred consisted of Copts', Egyptians,
Assyrians and Greeks. Before they left
Khartoum Gen. Gordon said to t'bem;
“You are safe in Khartoum, but go if you
like.” El Mahdi’s Lieutenant command,
ing the rebels between Shendy and Ber
ber lias sent Ulemas to Berber and the
villages in its vicinity and to the district*
l*ot ween Shendy and Khartoum demand
ing immediate 'submission to “Our Lord,
the long-expected one.”
The road between Krosko and Aboo
Hammed is occupied by rebels.
A ministerial council was held yester
day, at which the English diplomatic aud
military representatives were present.
Nubar Pasha refused to retain his office *
unless help was forthwith sent to Berber.
Gen. Wood is pushing the preparations
with the utmost vigor. It is generally !>e
lieved that the Egyptian troops will meet
with the fate of Hicks Pasha’s troops un
less supported by British soldiers.
It is reported that the rebels have cap
tured Berber. It is uncertain whether or
not the garrison and inhabitants have
been massacred. The Khedive and Min
isters are deeply affected by the report,
llussien Pasha has been asking for assist
ance for a month past. Aid will be too
late now-.
VOLUNTEERS TO RESCUE GORDON.
London, April A'!.— A movement is on
foot to enlist two hundred volunteers to
rescue General Gordon. The Idea origi
nated in a high social circle. The vol
unteers are expected to contribute their
quota of the expenses. The enterprise
will be carried out even if tbe War ofliee
refuses its sanction.
REWARDS FOR GORDON’S RESCUE.
Sir Edward Watkin, member of Parlia
ment, offers £I,OOO reward for tlie rescue
of Gen. Gordon. He asks the London
pape’s to open a fund for this purpose,
“when” he says “£200,000 would be col
lected in a lew hours.”
BERBER’S RELIEF.
After to-day’s Cabinet council a dis
patch was sent to Gen. Wood asking for
details ot tbe plan of the proposed expe
dition for the relief of Berber. The ma
jority of the Cabinet are In favor of
sending a small force of English and Egyp
tian soldiers, but before finally giving their
assent they Insist that Nubar Pasha and
Gen. Wood shall state the exact number
of the force, what the equipments will be
and the probable cost of the expedition.
It is reported that Gen. Wood proposes
that 1,000 men be sent, half of them Eng
lish.
According to advices from Cairo many
English officers have volunteered for the
expedition, which will be ready to start
in ten days if the camel transportation
used in the Rod Sea expedition is availa
ble. Nubar Pasha lias telegraphed to
Hussein Pasha, Governor of Berber, to
maintain his post, as relief may
now be hoped for. Earl Gran
ville proposes to include among
the conditions of the adherence of tbe
powers to the projected Egyptian finan
cial reforms, a stipulation that the capi
tulation shall lie so altered as to permit
the taxation of foreigners. The confer
ence on Egyptian financial affairs will
not meet until the bases are fully settled.
THE ATTACKS ON THE BRITISH MINISTRY.
The Pall Mall Gazette continues sharply
to attack the Ministry, denouncing them
for their abandonment of Gen. Gordon.
It says: “Although Berber is the key to
Khartoum, the Ministry cannot resolve
that Berber must be saved. Sycophants
are luring tbe Ministry to their doom.”
The Pall Mall Gazette reproduces an ar
ticle from the New York Tribune, advising
England to assume the government of
Egypt.
FRANCE AND THE DEIST.
Paris, April 23.—Tlie inspired press in
sist that France will assert her rights in
Egypt and reject the placing of the debt
under a British guarantee. Such a course
would be likely to lead to annexation.
La llepublique Francaise says: “France
cannot further await England’s pro
posals. 'Die manner in which England
lias established herself in Egypt re-opens
the Eastern question. Out of the matter
to be discussed between England and
France, England has caused the greatest
European question to arise.”
•JEM WARD’S DEATH.
The Last Days of the Old Pugilist.
With the death of Jem Ward, which
took place on Friday, says the Pall Mall
Gazette, the last great figure of the old
generation of prize fighters has disap
peared. It was perhaps a kindly release,
for the old champion had fallen on evil
days and evil tongues; tbe art he gloried
in had degenerated, and his powerful
frame had for some time lost all vigor and
vitality, although lie solaced his old age
with music and a little painting, besides
recollections of the past. There clung
round the veteran heavy-weight, who
took the champion’s belt from Simon
Byrne as long ago as 1831, lingering re
miniscences of the days when the chief
curiosity of tbe Allied Sovereigns was to
see a prize fight, and when one “royal
personage,” is is said, ventured into Tom
Cribb’s famous parlor and was proud to
shake hands with the fancy.
England’s Earthquake.
London, April A3.—At Colchester a
ehild was killed and a woman’s skull
fractured by yesterday’s earthquake.
Tbe woman is in a precarious condition.
There were many narrow’ escapes. The
line <>W parish church at Langenhal was
demolished and the place looks as if it
had been bombarded. An invalid Wi
venboe died from terror. The damage
at Wivanboe alone is £I,OOO. At Cogges
hall a number of school girls rushed
panic stricken into the streets. Many of
them were crushed.
Restriction in the Cotton Mills.
Boston. April ‘23.—The replies of tbe
New England mills to the proposal that
production be restricted by a partial
shutting down and by reducing the hours
of labor have been generally favorable.
Some of the mills are behind their foreign
contracts and the restriction cannot be
uniform, but there will be a very general
reduction in the running time.
Another Case of Cholera.
London, April 23.—Another English
ship from India has arrived at Alexandria
with a case of cholera on board.
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