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Newspaper Page TextI ESTABLISHED 1860. I J. B. E.STILL, Editor and Proprietor.) GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. THE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES TOLl) IN PARAGRAPHS. Fergurson's Killing at Gardi Willful Murder-Thiev es at Work at Jesup— The Recent Fatality at Pye —Fifteen Thousand I>olltrs Worth of Post Ponds Recovered at Augusta. GEORGIA. Gov. McDaniel has reappointed Hon. F. L, I.ittle Judge of tlie County Court of Hancock court. R. M. Johnson, who has been confined in tail at Albany for the past two years, charged with an assault with intent to murder, has been released on 14.000 hail. A labor union has been organized at Au gusta The object of the union is to better the condition of the laborer and to wage a war. It is said, against convict labor. Near < fdartown, Monday, Aaron I). Wies ner, a conflict guard, shot and killed Mack May. a moulder employed at the Cherokee foundry. The homicide occurred at the house ol the former. Weisner made his escape. Athens Banner-. “Near High Shoals there lives a man who is said to lie the biggest eater in America. At one sitting he consumed two large chicken pies, an entire hog, a peck of biscuit, two gallons of coffee and other tilings in proportion. Parties often club in and buy food just to see the fellow eat.” An old negro woman, named Emily Comm, over no years of age, living near Tattnall square, Macon, left her house on Monday af ternoon to gather some brushwood. l'p to Tuesday night slit- had not been seen or heard from, and at least ten negro men were scour ing the city for her. Foul play is sus]>ected. < artersv die .1, eriran: “The flood last week uncovered an Indian graveyard in Henry Tumlin’s field. No one knew that a burial place was in that field, but the recent wash ing- of the flood have discovered pieces of -kelctons*lndian pots, etc., plainly indicating that there the aborigines of this country buried their dead. \ certain legal document in some way was lost in the Sheriffs office at Macon, and for luo months ItuililT Jimcs has been on the hunt for it. lie searched all the shelve- and draw ers in the office and failed to find it. Monday uiglit he dreamed that it was among a lot of paper- in a certain drawer in the office. So impressed was lie by the dream that he looked over the papers dreamed about, and the miss ing document was there. Jug Tavern correspondent Walton Xetct: •Airs. Park, who lived a few miles from here, died on the !tth m-t.. but ow ing to the warmth that -till lingered the body was kept for three day- itliout burial. When it was decided to lmry it there was still a little warmth in the region of the heart, but no other signs of life. Many instances are on record which show that it i- not unfrequentty the case that persons are buried alive. Nodoulit proper precaution was taken in this case to prevent such a mis take. She had many relatives.” The -tore of W. If. Whaley V Son, at Jesup, w as broken open on Monday last. The thieves did not get into the retail department, and the goods in the warehouse were too heavy for them to move, so there was no to--. Some weeks since an attempt was made to set fire to the same premise-. There is a large crowd of idle negroes about the town who do noth ing but gamble and drink whisky: the latter they manage to buy by the jug full in Savan nah and llrunswick, a- Jesup i- a prohibition town, and it i- supposed that they are the depredators. Pye correspondent News, April 19: "since my communication of the 12th mst., in regard to the youngster that was killed by the lim ber wagon on the 10th mst., his father, Mr. W healer, has come up from Brunswick, bring ing a photograph which proves his identity. Mr. Wliealer -ays the lan ran away from him several times previous to the last one, which proved to be so fatal.—Crops are looking well. Corn is nearly all worked out. Cotton plant - mg lias commenced w ith fine seasons, and -pring has fairly set in. causing vegetation to grow finely. All crops are at least two week in advance of la-t season, with the licst pros pect I ever saw .” Eastman correspondence News April 23; “Mrs. .1. J. lio/ar died suddenly of apoplexy yesterday. She was ill only about twenty minute.-, and had always been a stout, healthy woman, she was the wife of Dodge county's Ordinary.—The Eastman Band Minstrels gave a very creditable amateur performance hist night, and trill perform again to-night ex clusively for the negroes.—The dockets of Dodge Superior Court are loaded w ith about one hundred and seventy-five cases. Several terms of the court could not dispose of the business.—Col. 1,. A. Hall says he w ill pub lish a card in the local papers this week an nouncing Ids candidacy for the Legislature." Gardi correspondence News. April 23: “The negro Jerry Fergursou, who was -hot at James' -till on the night of the 21st by Charier Joiner, died Tuesday night. He was attended In Dr. F. c. Hack, who says there was no pos -iblc chance for him to live. Coroner W. T. Wilkins came down from Jesup Wednesday morning and impaneled a jury and held an inquest. The jury decided that "Jerry Fer gurson came to his death by a pistol or gun -hot wound at the hands of Charley Joiner, and that it was w illful murder.' The mur dered man was said to tie from Tattnall coun tv. He had lieendown here but a short while, lie had worked a while on the section of the East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia Rail road here: but bad quit that and was working boxes for Mr. J. B. James. The murderer is at large as yet.” Atlanta Constitution: “Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock Rev.,William J. Ellis, an Episcopal divine, was found dead in a chair at his resi lience on Houston street. He had been inbad health for several years, but his death was not expected to occur so suddenly. lie was sitting up and several watchers were with him, but none of them were paying very strict atten tion. not knowing he was at the point of death. At 2 o'clock one of them went over to Mr. Ellis and found him dead. Medical aid was summoned, but it was too late. Deatli was the result of dropsy of the heart. Mr. Ellis was about nr years of age. lie was pas tor of Christ Church in Nashville up to IS7B, at which time he left there and came to Georgia, spending his time partly in Atlanta and partly on his farm in Meriwethercounty.” Fifteen thousand dollars worth of bonds belonging io the estate of Airs. Fannie Smith nave just been found at Augusta. Last February William Fainter, the administrator, discovered that these securities had mysteriously disappear ed. Advertisements were immediately re -orted to throughout the State, but to no avail. The house and store of the deceased lady were searched untiringly, and detectives were busy in every direction. Mrs. Smith was known as a business woman, and on this account it was thought she might have been robbed. Tuesday while Mr. Painter was rambling among some of the old remnants ol dry goods, some papers were observed pro truding from a roll of matting. <>n examina tion they proved to be the lost treasure. Tlie will of Mrs. SIIIIIII i> still missing, and a part of the mystery is still to be unearthed. Mr<. "smith's estate is valued at $lOO,OOO. Augusta Chr nicU: "The Superior Court was occupied for some time yesterday in the trial of the case of W. c. Stoy vs. Jaincs It. Cranston. Stoy claimed to have made loans to Cranston from time to time during a period of two years and until a month prior to the bankruptcy of Cranston, taking promissory notes for the same. Cranston made no pay ment to his creditor.-, on going into bank ruptcy. but did. it was alleged, pay periodi cally to Stoy, after his discharge from bank ruptcy. small amount- aggregating about st!o, and promised to pay the remainder of the amount due. t ranston failed to make any further pnvment and the plaint id' brought -uit. The defendant set up his discharge in bankruptcy, and claimed that the sums re ceived from him by the plaintiff were intend ed simple as gifts and not as the payment of a debt, and could not be considered as a renewal of a debt. Counsel for plaintiff in reply con tended that one of tlie legal essentials of a gift was lacking, viz: acceptance of the same as a gift: that the plaintiff took the moner as a legal right and not as a gift. Counsel' for plaintiff further contended that there was moral obligation to pay, acknowledged by the defendant, w hich w as consideration sufficient to uphold a pnAise to pay, and which nulli fied the ideg that there was a gift. The jury found in favor of plaintiff for s93i. with in terest from July 2,1879." FLOKIDA. M. Kntenza will soon move his cigar factory from Waldo to Cetlar Key. The Presbyterian Church ami lot at Gaines ville is offered for -ale at £5,000, and the par sonage for $3,000. It. <i. Haite has been arrested at Jackson - ville for stealing $165 from John P. Ferre, of the Rosedale House. Rev. A. li.-C ampbell. of Mercer University, Macon, will preach the dedication sermon of the Starke Baptist Church on the third Sun day in May. The Tampa Tribun e has received anew Campbell cylinder press. The press will print a nine column paper, and next week the Tribune will enlarge its liorders. The formal unveiling of the monument erected t) the memory of the Federal niariues and sailors who died last year at the Pensa cola Navv Yard of yellow fever, was to take place at i’ensacola Tuesday. I). Williams, of Putnam county, has twelve acres planted iu Irish potatoes, from which he expects to gather 400 barrels. He has made, on one-eightli of an acre, nine barrels, and sold them forll OS net per barrel. A man in I’olk county took in a hole of water, about ten days ago. forty-one terra pins iliat averaged about twelve pounds weight each, and thirteen alligators that were from two aud a half to nine feet long. A yellow cypress log. recently cut in Es cambia county, measured 106 feet and 2 inches from the ground to the first limb. The stump was nearly 6 feet across. The log is perfect ly straight. 90 feet long amt 30 inches in di ameter at the small end. Daytona Journal: “The deepest drilling up on the Halifax coast is that which has recent ly been done by Charles and William Hallough at Ormaml for A. J. Constantine. They got down :W3 feet, tapping several flows, which united to make a flue stream of excel lent water. The lowest was struck at 260 feet.” Quincv Herald : *‘D. Patterson,Esq., of Con cord, exhibited to us this week a curiosity, found by Mr. James B. Nelson, of East Gads den, while plowing one flay last week. We pronounce it a kidney of a hog petrified. It is solid stone, with glass-like specks all though it. and in the exact shape of the kid ney of the swine family." Bronson Ent*r)>ri* c: “The real estate and personal property of Cedar Key is only as sessed at $232.0001 Competent judges say the real estate alone is worth $1,000,000. Xow what is the large stocks the raer hants carry worth? Nothing'' The Florida Town Im provement Company is only assessed at $56,000, and own two-thirds of tie island and all front.” 'H’fe Saiannali 3||orning Jlcwjl SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBJECTS. Interesting Proceedings of the State Convention at Columbus. Columbus, Ga., April 24. —The weather was very inclement, but a large audience attended all the sessions of the State Sun day School Association to-day. The ses sion was opened with President Reppard in the chair. The devotional exercises were conducted by the President, and the Savannah orphans rendered several songs in a happy and touching manner. W. E. Munford, of Talbotton, delivered an address on "The Value of Preparation to Teachers.” Genuine preparation must begin ‘in the heart, and the best re quisite is love. He referred to the im portance of teachers’ meetings, and con cluded by expressing thanks for the benefits derived at this convention. Pre paration was then discussed in five minutes' speeches by several othei s,among them E. F. Cunningham, of Chatham. He did not believe iii watered stock, and children soon learn to discriminate be tween the genuine and bogus article. The President announced tlyit owing to the failure of Dr. Gillett his hour would be assigned to Col. W. 11. Morrow in which to advance the claims of Monteagle, Tenn., as the Southern Chatauqua. Col. Morrow in the opeutng of his remarks thanked God that Sunday school and church people speak the same language in all lands. He had been greatly bene fited by his visit to Columbus, the'scene of so many of his past associations, pleasant and painful. Referring to the Savannah orphans he remarked that Christianity alone founds orphan asylums. He complimented Georgia on her ad vanced position in Sunday school work, and wished Tennessee had a Reppard and a Courtney. The secret of the greatest power is consecration and personal magic. He next presented in forcible terms the claims of Monteagle, Tenn., as the great summer resort for the refined and cultivated peo ple of the South. Mrs. Young J. Allen was introduced to the convention and the delegates rose as a compliment to that well known lady. In the afternoon session G. E. Thomas, ot Columbus, presided. "Sunday us a Sabbath” was discussed ly J. W. Aiken, of Cartersville, in a timely address. Rev. George T. Chandler, of Talbot, delivered an excellent address on "Paternal Relationship to the Sunday School.” At 5 o’clock the call of counties was dispensed with in order to grant the door to Mrs. McLain, a returned missionary to China. She is a young Georgia lady, anxious to consecrate her life and energies to the Christianizing of China, llcr present work is the rais ing of money ($2,000) to build a church in China. She favored the convention with an intelligent and entertaining talk in regard to her short experience in that far-off land and the difficulties in the way of missionary work. The three great evils of China are idol worship, opium eating and the wearing of tight shoes. She exhibited a number of curious relics and referred to the happy hours spent among those idola trous people. In conclusion, she asked a voluntary contribution of monev to aid her in the great object next her heart. To this apiteal there was a spon taneous uprising of those present and a free outpouring of money and sympathy, in a few minutes the amount was swelled to $lO2. At night, after the praise service, interesting speeches were made by Rev. E. H. Barnett, of Atlanta, and L. F. Liv ingston, of Cartersville. President Rep pard carried the orphans on an excursion to the mountains this evening. They went up the Columbus and Rome Road to Chip ley as the guests of John Peabody, Presi dent "f the road. They were delighted. THE NEWS AT MACON. Prospects that the Cavalry Tilt will not tome Off-—An Eilitor'o Incarceration. Macon, Ga., April 24. — Engine Wis consin of the passenger train which left Savannah last night, and was due in Macon at 3:20 o’clock this morning, jump ed the track a short distance from the depot in this city. The engine was badly damaged, but no cars were wrecked. The only person injured was Engineer Joseph Tyler, who had Ins ankle badly sprained. The train left ior Atlanta a couple of hours behind time. A force of workmen was engaged all day getting the derailed engine back on the track, and succeeded at 5 o’clock this evening. POSSIBLE MURDER BY A BOY. Two negro boys named Willie Steven son and John Parker, while fishing this morning near Macon, became engaged in a fight. Stevenson gave Parker a terrible blow ou the head, knocking him senseless and perhaps fracturing his skull. A SURGICAL OPERATION. News received in Macon to-day by rela tives state that Col. W. J. Lawton, of Jacksonville, Fla., had a successful sur gical operation performed yesterday at the Jefferson Medical Hospital at Phila delphia tor cancer. His left ear and part of the lace were removed. The surgeon is hopeful of Col. Lawton’s recovery. A RAILROAD PRESIDENT. A. J. Lane has been elected President of the Macon and Florida Air Line Railroad. The other officers will be elected later. The prospects are bright for the early commencement of the building of the road . THE MACON TILT APT TO FALL THROUGH. Capt. F. M. Hull returned to Savannah this morning. He came to Macon on be half of the Hussars, preparatory to making arrangements for their participa tion in the proposed military tournament next month. It is doubtful'if the tourna ment will occur, as only two companies have so far definitely decided to come— one each from Savannah and Atlanta. The Charleston company cannot come. The matter will be definitely decided in a few days/ IN A PRISON CELL. J. F. Thompson, of Fort Gaines, who was arrested last night on a dispatch front W. O. Butler, of Fort Gaines, is still confined in the city barracks awaiting the arrival of Mr. Butler. Thompson had been in Macon several days, and was sur prised at bis arrest. Mr. Thompson had served on several newspapers, and was lately connected with the Fort Gaines Tribune. L. L. Sutlive, a merchant of Fort Gaines, recently failed. Mr. Butler, a lawyer, was given claims against Sutlive for collection.. Mr. Butler put the claims in Mr. Thompson’s hands, authorizing him to make a compromise and hasten the settlement, which was done while Mr. Butler was absent from Fort Gaines. Mr. Thompson came to Macon, wrote Mr. But ler. and made a settlement. When Mr. Butler re‘urned to Fort Gaines Mr. Sut live led him to believe that ho had paid Mr. Thompson the full amount of the in debtedness without compromising and he was retaining a portion, lienee the ar rest. Mr. Thompson says that all will be satisfactorily explained when Mr. 3utler ; arrives. STATE BAPTISTS. Tlie Annual Convention Called to Order at Atlanta. Atlanta, April 24.—At 10 o’clock this morning the State Baptist Convention met in the Second Baptist Church. Be fore meeting, the delegates assembled in the Sunday school room, where they were assigned to homes by the Committee on Reception aud Entertainment. The exer cises opened by singing “There is a Foun tain Filled With Blood.” After prayer by Rev. George R. McCall and the singing of the hymn “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound,” Moderator P. H. Mell, Chan cellor of the State University, preached the opening sermon, which, although long,was interesting throughout. At its conclusion the convention adjourn ed and assembled again at 3:30 o’clock this afternoon. The election of officers, with the exception of Treasurer, for the coming year was then held, resulting in the election of P. H. Mell, Moderator: Geo. R. McCall,of Griffin,Clerk, and E. K. Cars well, of Thomson. Assistant Clerk. The election of Treasurer was postponed until later in the session,with a probability that (he present incumbent will be re-elected. The report of the Trustees of Mercer Uni versity was read, and a proposal to in crease the endowment fund SIOO,OOO more was discussed, but no action taken. The remainder of the afternoon session was taken up in laying out work for the con vention, Two sessions will be held daily and an adjournment is looked for Monday. V aldosta, Ga., June 28,1883. Dr. ,/. Brail field: Dear Sir—l have, as you know, been selling your Female Regu lator for years, and I have had a steadily increasing demand for it, and it gives the very best satisfaction. 1 frequently sell it to physicians who use it in their prac tice with satisfactory results. Yours truly, R. Thomas, M. D., and Druggist. Treatise on the Health aud Happiness of Woman mailed free. Bradfikld Regulator Cos., Box 28, Atlanta, Ga, POLITICS IN FULL SWAY. FIVE STATE CONVENTIONS IN SESSION AT ONE TIME. lowa's the Only One Democratic—Ohio Republicans Adopt ihe Same Oid Platform—The Virginians End Their Work—Maine Greenback ers Favor Rutlcr for President—The Michigan Republicans. Burlington, lowa. April 24.—The largest Democratic State Convention ever held in lowa met in this city at 11 o’clock this morning in the Opera House, every county in the State but Pocahontas being represented, anil mostly with full or double delegations. Hon. E. H. Shields, of Dubuque, was cbosen temporary Chair man, and in a half hour’s address awakeu ed the enthusiasm of the convention. The committees on credentials, permanent or ganization and resolutions were then ap pointed. after which the convention ad journed until 2 o’clock. The convention reassembled at 2 o’clock and J. B. Hall, of Des Moines, was made permanent Chairman. The conveuflion elected delegates-nt-large to the natWhal convention as follows: L. G. Ixinne, H. H. Trimble, E. U. Thayer and D. M. Har rison. The delegates are uninstructed, but all favor Tilden. The Committee on Resolutions made a short report reaffirm ing adherence to the platforms of the Democratic National Conventions of 187t> and 1880, favoring a revenue and tariff reform, and opposing the late prohibition legislation in the State. A more emphatic resolution on the prohibition question was offered as a minority report, but it was finally disposed of by being referred to the next State convention. The District Convention met at 9 o’clock and selected the following delegates to the National Convention: First district, Geo. R. Smith of Van Bitren county and John Walhank of Henry county; Second, W. F. Bronnan ot Muscatine and S. B. Wad leagh of Clinton; Third, F. Schroeder; Fourth. F. I). Bayless and A. O. Doolittle; Fifth, G. J. Boolaud and John Ryder; Sixth. L. B. Perry and E. 11. Gibbs: Sev enth. S. W. Goode and J. It. North: Eighth. J. 11. Duggan and Win. Bardley; Ninth, Daniel Farrell and Dr. J. M. Eiu mert: Tenth, N. B. Hyat t and John Cleg gett; Eleventh, R. M.* Suthrie and P. O. Cassidy. MICHIGAN'S KEfM BLICAXS. Confidence Expressed that the Chicago Convention will Act Wisely. Grand Rapids, Michigan. April 24. The Republican state Convention met here at 11 o'clock to-day in Powers' Opera House. R. G. Horr, of Saginaw, was made temporary Chairman. M. C. Burch, of Grand Rapids, was made permanent Chairman. A platform was adopted reaffirming the principles enunciated in the Republican platforms for the last quarter of a century. It ex presses the faith of the Michigan Republi cans in the ability of the party to secure in the future, as in the past, such modifi cations and reforms as time and ex perience shall prove necessary. It also expresses confidence that the wisdom and patriotism of the Chicago Convention will formulate a platform and nominate can didates that the people will approve, and that will next November call out from Michigan the old-time Republican ma jority. The election of delegates to the national convention being in order, the names of Roswell G. Horr, J. G. Burrows, Harry A. Comint, W. J. Swilt, Samuel C. Watson and \V. G. Atwood were placed in nomination. Toe last two represent the colored element. The rules were sus pended and Congressman Horr was elec ted by acclamation, and also W. F. Swift. Samuel C. Watson was chosen on the second ballot ami J. G. Burrows on the third brllot. The following are the delegates to Chi cago. so far a5 elected: First District, Gen. 11. A. Alger and W. S. Marr; Third, E. C. Nickals and W. l’owers; Fourth, T. T. Reed and Dr. Josiah Andrews; Fifth, George W. Webber and Henry F.Thomas; Sixth, M. D.Chatterton and J. E.Sawyer; Seventh, John B. Sanborn and B. R. No ble; Eighth, W. T. Twick and W. K. Watson: Ninth, R. H. Horr and W. G. Atwood; Tenth, 11. 11. Appleer and G. W. Bell; Eleventh, S. Moffitt and S.M. Ste venson; Twelfth, W. A. Underwood and J. T. Jacobs. The preferences of the district delegates, a> near as can bo ascertained, are as fol lows: First district, Blaine t. Edmunds 1; second district, Blaine 2; third district, Blaine 2; fourth district, Blaine 2; fifth district, unknown; sixth district, Ed lnutuis 2; seventh district, Blaine 2; eighth district, Blaine 2; ninth district, Blaine 2; tenth district, Blaine 1, Ed munds 1; eleventh district, Blaine 2. The dolegates-at-large are uninstructed. The convention then adjourned. OHIO KEPI BEH ANS. Another Platform Full of Promises , Adopted by the Convention. Cleveland, 0., April 24. —The Blaine caucus reassembled this morning before the convention and voted to support a compromise ticket for delegates-at-large, namely, Judge Foraker, Judge West, Judge Ambler and Marcus A. Ilanna. Messrs. Foraker and Ilanna are regarded as for Sherman. The others are strong for Blaine. The Republican State Convention was called to order at 9:45 o’clock. After prayer lion. William McKinley, Jr., of Stark county, was elected permanent Chairman. Mr. McKinley was escorted to the chair by a committee, and made a brief and eloquent speech. The names Pf Blaine, Sherman, Arthur, Grant, Lincoln, Ed munds and Gat field were vociferously ap plauded ns they were named by tbe speaker. Tbe order of business adopted was to nominate candidates for Secretary of State, Supreme Court Judge, a member of the Board of Public Works and dele gates-at-large. On tse third ballot J. S. Robinson, of Hardin county, was chosen candidate for Secretary of State. AVhile the ballots were being counted the committee on resolutions reported, and the platform was read. The resolutions were adopted, but afterward adoption was reconsidered because the first resolution implied no in ternal revenue, and the platform was re committed. Hon. William W. Johnson, present Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was renominated. For member of the Board of Public Works, C. A. Flickiuger, of De fiance, was nominated unanimously. Judge J. B. Foraker was then nominated by acclamation as a dele gate-at-large. The following names were placed in nomination as candidates for delegates-at-large: Judge West. Gen. John Betty of Colum bus,'.Walter S.Thomas (colored) of Dela ware, Jacob A. Ambler of Columbiana, Samuel Craighead of Montgomery, John P. Green ( colored) of Cuyahoga. Rev. James Poindexter (colored) of Columbus, Hon. S. S. Warning of Wellington, and Wm. McKinley, Jr. When Mr. McKinley’s name was mentioned a motion was made to elect him by acclamation. He, beilig the pre siding' officer, modestly refused to put the motion, but Gen. Grosvenor stepped to the front and put the motion, and it was carried with enthusiasm. Mr. McKinley is not committed, but is considered to be for Sherman. He insisted that he should not lie elected. He had promised his friends that he would not be a candidate as long as certain gentlemen were in the field, naming Messrs. Ambler and Hanna and he could not accept. [Voices—“You can not withdraw: no, no.”] He persisted in declaring that he was not to be consid ered as elected. Ou the question as to whether two or three delegates were to lie elected he decided that there were to be three. An appeal was taken from the decision, but it was not sustained and he announced that three delegates were yet to be elected and a ballot was taken. Before the announcement of the vote could be made there was a rush to change from va rious candidates to Mr. McKinley, where upon Judge West moved that he be elected by acclamation. The motion was carried unanimously, amid cheers. A motion was then made to elect Judge West by acclamation, which was tabled, and a ballot ordered. Before the vote was an nounced a motion was made to elect Mar cus A. Hanna by acclamation, which was carried. This is regarded as another Sherman victory. A motion to suspend the rules and elect Mr. Beatty, another Sherman man, by acclamation] was lost. As the balloting proceeded many changes of votes were made. Judge West received 31*0 votes, and was declared ejected as the fourth delegate. General Beatty received 257. The votes of the other candidates were not announced. The following alternates were elected: Rev. James Poindexter (colored)of Co lumbus, Graham Duell (colored) of Clark county, JohnP.Green (colored)of Cleve SAVANNAH, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1884. land, and Robert Harlan (colored . of Cincinnati. Gen. Beatty and Gen. James M. Cornly were chosen Presidential elec tors-at-large. The committee on resolutions, to whom the platform had been recommitted, re ported as follows: That the Republican party approves the policy of protection in all economic legisla tion. a*cl it favors its application without dis crimination lo American industries; that it is in favor of collecting an adequate revenue to defray the proper and economical expenses of the government from duties upon foreign im ports and proper internal taxation, and that it condemns the Democratic doctrine of a tariff for revenue only as destructive to the business interests of the country : that the doctrine of the Democratic party favoring tile putting of what is properly called raw mate rial, such as ore, pig iron, wool, etc., on the free list is dangerous, and if carried out will lie destructive of the lx"t interests of the nation; that the reduction of duties on imported wools, made by the act of 1883. has seriously injured the prosperity of an important agricultural pursuit, and unless this legislation be amended, the business ot wool-growing would be paralyzed, if it be not transferred to foreign nations, therefore we demand the restoration of the wool tariff of 18t!7; that the Republican party, havingaided labor, liberating it when •oppressed, giving to it homesteads in the public domain, and supporting schools at public ex pense for the children of all classes; recog-* ntzes now more fully than ever the great interest of American labor, its claim on the care of the government and its right to an equal consideration with capital; that tin* Republican party stands by its legislation known as the Scott law; that the Republi can party is in favor of maintaining equal civil rights of all classes of citizens; that we heartily approve and iudorse the administra tion of President Arthur, both in Ins foreign and domestic policies. The resolution referring to the Scott law was stricken out because objection was made to fighting a national campaign on State issues. The other resolutions were unanimously adopted, and the con vention adjourned sine die. Two alternates-at-large are said to he lor Blaine, Poindexter for Sherman and Mr. Harlan for Arthur. Hon. \\m. McKinley being asked ltis preference for the Presidential candidate, said to an Associated Press reporter, “1 absolutely haven’t any.” * DA K< > T VS CON VENTION. A Lively Squabble on the Floor for the Control. Huron, Dak., April 24.—When the time came for calling the Territorial Con vention to order yesterday there was a wild scene of confusion. E. W r . Caldwell, from South Dakota, and Maj. Edwards, from North Dakota, each attempted to capture the temporary organization. J. < >. Scoby was nominated by North Dakota, and J. 11. King by South Dakota. Both were declared elected qnd both took the chair, and both Chairmen immediately called on their respective clergymen for prayer, but the clergyman from South Dakota started first and was allowed to hold the floor. The call of counties was then resorted to to settle the temporary eltairmanship contest, and resulted iii favor of South Dakota anil J. H. King. The committees were then appointed. Huron, Dak., April 24, 9p. m.— -It was 4o’clock this morning before the matter of contesting delegations had been dis posed of in the Territorial Republican Convention, and this was followed by a couple of hours of wrangling before the permanent organization was effected. Mr. 31. Plummer, of Fargo, a Republican, was made permanent Chairman. The Chairman addressed the convention, ad vocating the election of Blaine delegates to Chicago. The following delegates were then elected: W. K. Nelson and Col. J. L. Jolly. A resolution favoring Blame for President and Lincoln for Vice President was adopted with three cheers, and the delegates were instructed to vote for them as long as there was a possibil ity of their nomination. Resolutions were carried commending the administra tion of President Arthur, and asking that steps lie taken to secure an appropriation to enable Dakota to be properly repre sented in the World’s Exhibition to be held in New Orleans in December. UUEEMIACKKRS FOR HI’TLEIt. The Maine State Convention Expresses Its Preference. Lewiston, Me., April 24.—The State Greenback Convention assembled here to-day. C. C. Emerson, of Auburn, pre sided. Dr. A. B. Eaton presented the fol lowing resolution: “Having an abiding faith in our principles, regarding both parties as a common political toe, we can only take our candidates from our own party, and we hereby declare that wo are opposed to fusion with either of the old parties, either open or secret.” After a lively debate the resolution was referred to the Committee on Resolutions. The committee reported in favor of laving the resolution on the table. The conven tion refused to lay it on the table and after a sharp tight voted to atlopt it. The motion to nominate Ex-Congressman Ladd for Governor tell flat, a dozen hands only being raised. Dr. Eaton was then nominated by ballot. Four delegate? at large were chosen totha National Conven tion. Resolutions were adopted declar ing that the government should alone ex ercise the function of issuing all currency; declaring against monopolies; demanding the enactment of laws to prevent the employment of young children in factories, and for their compulsory education; condemning the practice of exempting certain classes of property from taxation, and declaring that in the opinion of tlte convention the question of constitutional prohibitory amendments should not be made a party issue. A resolution favoring the nomina tion of Gen. Butler for President was unanimously adopted, and the platform of the Chicago Convention of 1880 was rati fied. Delegates to the National Conven tion for several districts were elected. Also two electors-at large. The conven tion then adjourned. CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS. Whites an<l Blacks Still Being Added to the Column Marching on Chicago. JtALEiGH, N. C., April 24.—Ttoe Re publicans of the Third Congressional district elected L. \V. Humphrey and Johns. Leary (colored) delegates to the Chicago Convention. Washington, April 24.—The First and Second Congressional districts of Kansas’ Republican delegates to Chicago are un instructed. The Republicans of the Fourth lowa district are instructed for Blaine. The First Vermont district delegates are uninstructed, but are strong Edmunds men. The Third district of Maine gave no in structions, but the convention closed its session with three cheers for Blaine. The Second Minnesota district delegates are uninstructed, but Edmunds is the first choice. The First Massachusetts district sends one Edmunds and one Arthur man. The delegates of the Tenth Massachu setts district are both for Edmunds. In Maryland the First district gave no instructions, but the convention indorsed President Arthur’s administration and expressed preference for Blaine. The Second district favors Blaine. The Third district gave no instructions and no pref erences were expressed. In the Fifth district no expressions were made by the convention or the delegates. In the Sixth district no instructions! were given, but the Blaine men controlled the convention. In the Fourth district, Baltimore city, there was a split, several of the wards presenting contests. Blaine’s men pre vailed, when the custom house party bolted. The Blaine portion of the conven tion then elected James W. Jordan and Henry W. Rogers delegates to Chicago, with W. J. Gray and James F. Spriggs, both colored, alternates. The custom house portion of the convention met in another room and elected Lewis G. Mar tin and W. C. Clay delegates, with Joseph Warren and John 11. Murphy, both colored, alternates. BLAINK AT CHICAGO. His Choice on th'e First Ballot Claimed —Arthur Men Put in a Denial. Washington, April 24.—The result of the New York Republican Convention is a source of the liveliest gossip and specu lation everywhere to-night. The Arthur- Edmunds combination in the New York convention beat Blaine, who lacked only six votes of a majority in the convention. New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania have 178 votes in the Chicago convention, one quarter nearly of the 820 votes ot which the convention will be composed. Of these 178 votes. 107 are pronounced for Blaine. The latter's friends claim his nomination on the first ballot by a vote of 410. This gives him eighty votes from the South. Arthur’s friends say that the claim of eighty Southern votes is a violent presumption and figure out 247 votes of the total of 820 for Arthur. Hence they claim that Arttiur could afford to give Edmunds tire four delegates-at-large from New York in order to keep the ventiou from instructing for Blaiue. THE RESULT IN LOUISIANA. A Mass Meeting to Denounce Fraud in Contemplation. New Orleans, April 24.—Mayor Be han published in yesterday morning’s Picayune an address to the people of New Orleans expressing condemnation ot the course of the proceedings and the manner in which the election was conducted. The Picayune editorially urges the peo ple to take action, and suggests that a mass meeting he held to deliberate upon the proper course to pursue. Up to mid night the returns for the citv were not half completed. Full returns will not be obtainable until to-night. STEVENSON’S BIGGEST VICTORY. New Orikans. April 24, 7 p. m.—The most signal success achieved by the opposition to Gov. McEnerv was in the city of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge parish, where Mr. Stevenson, the Republican candidate for Governor, and the anti-McEnery ticket received 1,000 majority. Two ballot-box stutters sent from New Orleans were placed in jail. TILDEN GOSSII*. Is the Old Man Nursing His Boom? Washington, April 24.—1 tis a matter ot considerable comment here that in but oue of his many interview s with curious visitors, has Mr. Tilden bee. reported as saying anything about the tariff'. In Gen. Gordon’s talk with him, he is reported to have said that the tariff' should not be un duly agitated. Mr. Tilden’s silence on the subject is taken by observing politicians to be very strougevidence that.notwithstaml ing ltis repeated “refusals,” he really wants the Presidential nomination. ltis argued that were he not a candidate he would have no hesitancy in speaking his mind freely on the tariff. He would add his influence to either onesideor the other in the pending agitation of the subject. But not wanting to lose strength in atty quarter lie does not define his tariff posi tion. It is, therefore, argued that Mr. Tilden is as sagacious as ever in looking after any boom in which he has a pro prietary right. Tlte Yirgiuia Convention. Richmond, Va.. April 24.—After the announcement of the committee last even ing, speech making became the order of the night, aud continued until long after midnight. The work of the convention, although at times quite boisterously car ried on, was attended to with a sur prising degree of harmony. The dissent i ents trom the Arthur boom were not in sufficient strength to make anything more than a feeble effort. HEARS DRIVEN TO THEIR DENS. Bulls Toss Prices lip Several Points and Hold Them There. Chicago. April 24. —The opening scenes on ’Change this morning were common place, and prices were a shade easier early. As the day advanced the wheat market began to improve, ami prices rose steadily, the advance for the day being fully 3’5 cents, the market closing very firm. Trading was on an enormous scale, but the confidence of tin* bull crowd carried every thing before it, ami June wheat, which touch ed 9%c. at one time early in tin* (lay, could not be Imught for 93V£c. after the close of the afternoon rail board, and outside sales were rumored at 94e. This condition ot affairs nut the bears very nearly in a panic, as trading has been unusually heavy for the vast three weeks, and the short interest is supposed to be a very large one. Trading is mainly in the June option, though July is beginning to be dealt in heavily. I’he market opened 1 .@ :l 4 c. lower, then started up under heavy purchases and advanced, with slight fluctuations, 2V<f 3c. above the inside figures, then eased and closed 2’ s c. higher for May and June and l"„e. higher for July than yesterday. April closed at 89’5c.. May at 90* s c., Juno at 92j 4 c., and July at 9:s :l H c. Outlie call the sales mounted up to 3.300,n00 bushels. May closed at 903.,c., June at 9334 c., and July at frU-c. Corn was fairly active but the feeling was unsettled. The market opened at l 2 '<i under yesterday, June showing the greatest weakness, then rallied l(®l?e. largely in sympathy with wheat, then became easier and linally closed : l 3 e. higher for June and July than yesterday. April closed at 52J.je., May at 53’,c., J tine at 54?4c. and July at 58 r ’„e On the call the sales were 1,000,000 bushels. May advanced ;’ M e. and June •'•*(•., while July remained unchanged. Oats were firmer, with a fair amount of trading. May closed at :!2 7 „c., June at 32? s at33o. and July 33 at SaUjc. On the call the sales were 450,000 bushels. * May advanced s* 4 c., June advanced 3 sc., and July (£c. Pork was only moderately active, the inter est centering in June anil July contracts. The’market ruled firmer, early in the dav, prices advancing 20(a,25c., but fettling back I'.jtttlOe .closing steady. May closed at sloß7', f0lt)9O, June at sl7 Ot'sja li 05, and July at sl7 12'5(017 15. On the call the sales were 2,00 barrels; June advanced 2(5c. and July se. Fair business was transacted in lard, ac companied by an advance of 2( j@sc. May closed at 8 40(08 42’5c., June ut 8 47(4(08 50c... and July at 8 80(08 62j4c. On the call the sales were 8.700 tierces, Mav advancing 2) 2 c.. June 5c., and July 10c. MR. FEBRILE MADE ORDINARY. Gov. McDaniel Forwards the Coinmfs sion on the Attorney General’s Opin ion. Atlanta, Ga., April *24.—Gov. McDan iel this afternoon, acting with the advice of an opinion rendered by Attorney Gen eral Anderson, settled the contest over the Ordinary’s office of Chatham, by de ciding that the election of Hampton 1,. Ferrill by the Board of County Commis sioners to fill the vacancy until a succes sor to John O. Ferrill was elected and qualified, was a legal and proper settle ment of the question. Attorney General Anderson, in giving his opinion, based the same on the special statute w’hich gives the Board of County Com missioners of Chatham power to'till all vacancies occurring in county offices until successors are elected and qualified. Tins power is set forth in the act creat ing the Board of County Commissioners for Chatham. The commission was for warded to Mr. Ferrill this evening, and lie will at once take charge of the affairs of the office. Clerk Bee in contesting for control of the office acted in pursuance of section 323 of the Code. The special statute referred to sets aside that section in this instance. FAILURES IN BUSINESS. A New York Lawyer Assigns Owing Debts Aggregating #500,000. New York, April 24.— John IE Deane tiled an assignment on Wednesday tor the benefit of his creditors to Ward B. Cham berlain, his law partner, giving prefer ences amounting to about half a million dollars. Among the preferred creditors are the Fourth National Bank $(52,500, the Hanover National Bank $20,000, the First National Bank of Poughkeepsie four drafts for SIO,OOO, University of Rochester $35,291, American Baptist Home Mission Society $55,(597, and the Baptist Union for Ministerial Education $7,500. The assign ment also shows that there are mortgages and property held by the assignor to the amount of about $300,000 to secure the payment of his debts and as general se curity thereof. Mr. Deane is a lawyer, having his office at No. 120 Broadway. His liabilities are stated by rumor any where from half a million to a million. Real estate speculation is the cause. SMALL ASSETS TO MEET BIG LIABILITIES. Montreal, April 24.—1 t is stat(>dthat all the money realized by the liquidators of the Exchange Bank of Montreal up to the present amounts to only $170,000, to meet liabilities of $2,205,000, of which $425,000 constitute the first charge that must be met before the depositors and general creditors can receive a cent. The House of Bishops Secure a Quorum. New York, April 24.—The House of Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church obtained a quorum to-day, and their deliberations liegan in Grace Chapel. The Bishops who arrived this morning were Messrs. Watson of East Carolina, (Miles of NeW Hampshire, and Smith of Kentucky. This mad,e in all 31 Bishops. Thirty-two were necessary to constitute a quorum. Bishop Potter, of New York, being unable to leave his house, the 31 Bishops went there fn a hotly this morn ing, and thus secured a quorum. The session of the House is an entirely private one. Bishop Lee, of Delaware, presided at the closing session of the House of Bishops this afternoon. Bishop Smith, of Kentucky, presiding Bishop of the United State's, w ho is oper 90 years of age, was present, but did not take’part in the proceedings. Rev. Wm. J. Boone was appointed Missionary Bishop to Shanghai, China, iu place ot Bishop Scherasehewskv, and Rev. Samuffi D. Ferguson, colored, who has been missionary to Liberia, was sent as Missionary Bishop to Cape Pal mas, Africa, in place of Bistuyi Peniek. Bishop John Williams, of Connecticut, was appointed to represent the House of Bishops at the meeting of the Scottish Church at Aberdeen in September next, after which a final adjournment was taken. INTER-STATE COMMERCE, SENATOR CULLOM’S BILL FA VORABLY REPORTED. Its Provisions Given in Detail—Favor able and Adverse Reports on the Wo man Suffrage Question—Mr. Randall Again Snubbed in the House Daring the Debate on the Naval Appropria tion Amendments. Washington, April 24.—The Senate Committee on Railroads unanimously re ported, with a few minor amendments, tin* bill prepared by Senator Cullom to establish a commission to regulate inter state commerce and for other purposes. It creates a commission to be known as the Inter-State Commerce Com mission, to consist ot five mem bers, to lie appointed by the Presi dent by aud with the advice and consent of the Senate. It provides that not more than three of tin* commissioners shall be members of one political party. The commission shall have supervision over all matters pertaining to the regu lation of commerce among the several States and Territor.es and tlte methods of operation of all transportation companies engaged in inter-State commerce, and it is •made the duty ot the commission to enforce the provisions of the act by all lawful means within its power. If any trans portation company engaged in inter-State commerce shall demand or receive in the transaction of its business of inter state commerce more than reason able rates of compensation, it shall be deemed guilty of extortion, or if any such company shall directly or ia dircctly l>v any rebate draw-back or other device collect or receive trom any person a greater compensation for any service it may render in its transaction'of inter state commerce than it collects or re ceives from any other person for like ser vice, or if it neglects or refuses to furnish equal facilities, it shall be deemed guilty of unjust discrimination. Complaints of extortion or unjust di9c#fnination are to be investigated by the commission. 11, in ease the complaints are found to be well founded, the companies refuse reparation or to desist front the objectionable practice, the commission is required to certify the facts to the District Attorney of tlie United States for the judicial district in which the act com plained of occurred, and it shall be the duty of the District Attorney, at the request of complainant, to forthwith commence such proceedings in the name of tlte complain ant, as may be necessary to recover any damages sustained by him, and in case of failure to recover, complainants shall pay the cost of the suit, the attorney’s fees excepted. Any company convicted under the provisions of the act, either of extortion or of unjust dis crimination, shall forfeit anil pay for each offense a tine not exceeding sl,- 000. Any company that shall neglect or refuse to make such annual reports as the commission may require, or that shall neglect or refuse to answer any question, or to produce any book, papers, contract or document, or properly certified abstract thereof called for by the commission in making its investigations, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on convic tion thereof shall be fined in a sum not exceeding SI,OOO for each offense. The salaries of the commissioners is fixed at $7,500 each and of tlte Secretary to the commission at $3,500. In making investigations the commission is armed with power to require the attendance of witnesses, to administer oaths and to re quire the production of all books, papers, contracts and documents or properly cer tified abstracts thereof relating to any matter under investigation, and i; au thorized to conduct investigations in any portion of the United States. The com mission is authorized to require annual reports from all transportation companies engaged in inter-State commerce, to fix the time and prescribe the manner in which such reports shall be made, and to require from such companies specific an swers to till questions upon which the commission may need information. Sixty thousand dollars is appropriated lor the use and purposes of this act for the pres ent and the next fiscal year. WOMAN SI lilt AGE. Favorable anil Adverse Deports Sub mitted by the House of Committee. Washington, April 24.—The House Committee on Judiciary to-day submitted four reports relative to extending the right of suffrage to women. Alt adverse majority report was prepared by Repre sentative Maybury, and says in part that < to permit of the entrance ot political con tention into the home would be either useless or pernicious—useless if man and wife agree and pernicious if they dif fer. In the former event the volume of of ballots alone would be increased without changing tlje result. In the latter peace and contentment of home would be exchanged for the bedlam of political debate and become the scene of base and demoralizing intrigue. In an swer to the question often suggested— what portion and what class of women would avail themselves ot the privilege of suffrage if extended to women—your com mittee is of the opinion that while a few intelligent women, such as appeared be fore the committee in advocacy of the pending measure, would defy all the ob stacles tit the way of their casting ballots, yet tlte great mass of intelligent, refined and judicious women, with the becoming modesty of their sex, would shrink from the rude contact of the crowd, with the exceptions mentioned, leaving to the ignorant and the vilest the exclu sive right to speak for the gentler sex in public affairs. Messrs. Reed, E. 15. Tay lor, T. M. Browne and McCoid, in their minority report, say that the association of the wxes in the family circle, in society and in business having proved improving to both, there is neither history, reason nor sense to justify the assertion that association in politics will lower one or demoralize the other. No reason on earth can be given by those who claim suffrage as the right of manhood which does not make it the right of womanhood also. If suffrage is to be given man to protect him in his life, liberty and property, the same reasons urge that it Ije given to woman, for she has the same life, liberty and property to protect. Mr. Dor sheimer, while concurring with the ma jority in recommending that the matter be laid on the table, says: I think it probable that the interests of so ciety will soon require that woman should have tin* right ot suffrage, and 1 am not will ing to say more than that the present is not an opportune time for the submission to the States of the proposed amendments. Mr. Roland’s report says: "Tlte office and duty of winch na ture has devolved upon woman during all the active and vigorous ortion of her life would often render it im possible, and. still more, indelicate for her to appear and act in caucuses, conventions or elections, or to act as a member of the Legis lature, or as juror or judge. I cannot bring myself to believe that any large portion of the intelligent women of this country desire any sttch tiling granted or would perform any such duties it the chance were offered them. SLOW WORK IN THE HOUSE. The Senators Complaining anil the Kep resentatives Waking I'p. Washington, April 24.—The Evening Star publishes the following: “There is a good deal of feeling in the Senate because of the backward condition ol public busf ness in the House. This ieeiing is not confined to Republicans, but Democrats also severely criticize the House for its inactivity and its apparent carelessness as to public measures. There are over two hundred bills which have been passed by the Senate now lying upon the Speaker's table that have not been even referred to committees. The Senators are saying that it is useless lor that Iwxly to be workiug diligently and passing meas ures only to have them buried in the House. It has been suggested that here after the Senate shall sit only about four hoars each day. just long enough to con sider and pass appropriation hills and kindred measures, and that it shall adjourn over each week from Thursday to Monday. This will give the Senators time to attend fully to commit tee duties and department business, and will not, it is contended, cause any ne glect of the public business, as the House cannot now catch up with the Senate. The Democrats are seriously discussing the situation with a view of facilitating business in the House. Many admit that th existing rules are in a measure re sitonsible fop the trouble, and it is also agreed that factional differences in the Democratic majority have something to do with it. Some of the old members say that they never sa w the business of Con gress so backward.and they think that only such bills as are admitted to be necessary to the proper administration of the govern ment stand much show of passaged Some suggest that a caucus of the Democratic Representatives should be called at once to take into consideration the present status in business and to devise some plan to push things along for the re mainder of the session. This seera9 to meet with favor, and it may be done.” IN SENATE AND HOUSE. A Batch of Miscellaneous Business on the Tapis. Washington, April 24.— 1n the Senate to-day, among the petitions presented aud appropriately referred were the following: By Mr. Frye, of Maine, front the Governor, Executive Council, Secretary of State and other citizens of Maine, praying that Con gress may appropriate money in aid of the Colton Exposition at New Orleans. In pre senting the petition, Mr. Fr\ e remarked that Maine wa' as far from Louisiana as one could reach within tlte limits of the United States, and he was glad that ltis state took so much interest in the New Orleans C'ottou Exposi tion. He sincerely hoped that a suitable ap propriation for the exposition would lie made by Congress. 'The Chair laid before the Senate a com munication from the Attorney General re questing that immediate provision be made by a joint resolution of Congress for the pay ment of the jurors and witnesses for the United States Courts. The sum recommend ed is SBO,OOO. The Attorney General stales that the courts are in session all over the country, and there is no money to pav the jurors or witnesses. Mr. Wilson gave notice that to morrow at two o’clock he would call up. in order to move its reference to the com mittee and make some remarks on the subject involved his hill on inter-state commerce. At the expiration of the morning business the Senate proceeded to the calendar, first taking up the bill to provide for the disposal of Ihe abandoned military reservations. After amendment, on motion'of Messrs. Man derson, Conger, Bowen and others, the Dill was passed. It authorizes the President, whenever in his opini n anv portion of the military reservation becomes useless, to place it in charge of the t Secretary of the Interior, who shall have it surveyed, subdivided, ap praised and sold. The bill amending the revised statutes re lating to trespassing on Indian lands was read the third time and passed, 'll adds imprison ment to the line already provided for. At 2 o’clock the Chair laid liefore the Senate the unfinished business, it being the bill to provide for a bureau of animal industry and to suppress cattle diseases. Mr. McPherson moved to recommit tlte bill. While Mr. Morgan was speaking in opposi tion to the bill, Mr. Plumb’s attention was di verted, and the question was put on the motion to recommit, and the Chair, upon a viva tore vote, had got so far as to announce "the ayes seem to have it,” when Mr. Plumb rose to siieak. The Chair said that the onlv thing in order was as to whether there should be a di vision of the Senate. On suggestion of .Mr. Hoar, however, the matter was treated as though the question had not been put. Mr. Plumb then addressed the Senate iu reply to the objections made to the bill and in oppo sition to the motion to recommit. Recom mittal, he said, would be the destruction of the bill and an indication that the Senate did not want to pass any hill ou the subject of cattle diseases at this session. The remainder of the sesssion was consumed in tlte debate between Messrs. Ingalls and McPherson on the pending bill. Finally Mr. Jotted. of Florida, took the floor, but gave way to a motion that the Senate go into executive session. After a few minutes spent in executive session the doors were re opened and the Senate at 5:10 o’clock ad journed. IX THE IIOI'SK. At the conclusion of the call of the com mit ees, the House at 12:40o’clock went into committee of the ■> hole, with Mr. Converse, of Ohio, in the Chair, for consideration of the Senate amendments to the naval appropriation bill. No opposition to the recommendation of non-concurrence was made until the amend* ment appropriating $400,000 to complete the ordnance outfit of ttie new cruisers was reached, when Mr. Blackburn opitosed con currence. 4le would vole, he said, for non concurrence in all the Senate amendments except this one. This amendment had been put on in the .Senate on motion of a .Senator from his own State. The government had l>e gun the construction of four vessels, costing m the aggregate $3,000,00u, aud the amend ment simply proposed to provide armament to put on those ship'. He had not voted for the construction of the vessels, lie had not favored it; but with $3,000,000 invested al ready he was not willing to go before the country refusing to appropriate $400,0u0 lo make those ships efficient. Mr. Blackburn's motion was agreed to by a vote of 114 to 92. aud Mr. Kandnll gave notice that he would demand the yeasand navs in the House. Mr. O'Neill, of Pennsylvania, moved to con cur in the amendment for additional cruisers, with an amendment providing that at least three of the vessels shall Ik; constructed in l nited States navy yards. Upon this motion another long.and acrimonious political debate arose, which ended in tlte defeat of the mo tion, and the remainder of the Senate amend ments were non-concurred in. The commit tee then rose and the House agreed to its re port, the vote on concurrence iu the ordinance amendment being 127 yeas to 108 nays. Tlte following Democrats voted in the af firmative: Messrs. Aiken, Beach, Blackburn, Brcckenridge, Campbell of New York, llar gan, Dorsheimer, Erins of South Carolina. Finerty, Gibsou, Greenleaf, Herbert, Hewitt of New dork, Hill, Hurd. King, Lauhum, Maybury, Mills, Morse, Mttldrow, Murphy, Oates, O'Neill of Missouri, Potter. Robinson of New I ork, Rogers of New York, Uose crans, Singleton, Slocunt, Stewart of Texas, Stunner of California, Talbott, Thompson, Tucker, Van Eaton, Wilson of West Vir ginia, WinansofAVisconsin, Wood and Wor thington. Mr. Kasson withdrew the point of order which had sent the post office appropriation hill and the Senate amendments to the com mittee of ttie whole, and the llour.c proceeding to their consideration, the amendments were non-concurred in. The House then (at 4:30 o clock) took a recess tills o’clock, the even ing session to la* for debate on the tariff bill. At the evening session, Mr. Cosgrove of Mis souri, occupied ffae chair. Speeches in favor of the Morrison bill were made by Messrs. Ilal sell and Wolford of Kentucky, and iu oiiiio siton by Messrs. Pettibone of Tennessee, and Rowell of Illinois, and then, at 10:30 o’clock, the House adjourned. FRACTIONAL COIN IN PLENTY. Persons Desiring It Must Defray the Express Charges. Washington, April 24.—Representa tions having been made tbat there is a scarcity of fractional silver coin in some business quarters, it has been ascertained that the Treasury has on iiand of this coin over $29,000,000, which can lie had on ap plication and payment therefor made with other funds. Since October 1. when the appropriation for transportation by the government was exhausted, the amount of fractional silver held by the Treasury lias increased $2,500,000, or from $20,,500,000 to $20,000,000. The urgent de ficiency Lilt contains an appropriation in accordance with the Treasury estimate to defray the expenses of The transportation of this silver, but the bill which was reported to and passed by the House on the 17th of March, and by the Senate, with amendments, on the 21st of March, is yet hung up between the two Houses in conference, and the appropriation lias not yet been made. In the meantime the Treasury is prepared to supply all appli cants for fractional silver coin! but in the absence of any appropriation for express charges, the latter must be at the ex pense ot those applying for the coin. The Mississippi's Improvement. Washington, April 24.—Gen. Com stock, ot the Mississippi River Commis sion, was before the House Committee on Levees and Improvement of the Mis sissippi river to-day. He said that it would pay the government in a commer cial sense to invest $75,000,000 or $100,000,- 000 in improving the Mississippi. He did not offer the above sum as an estimate, however, saying that he was not prepared to make an estimate. He said that the commission was prepared to carry on the work of improving the river as rapidly as Congress appropriated money. Treasury Changes. Washington, April 24.—C01. Amos Webster, chief clerk of the Treasury De partment, has resigned, to take effect May 23. Theodore F. Swayzee, Assistant Superintendent of the Treasury building, will be appointed chief clerk. C. S. Trevitt ; assistant chief ot the appoint ment division of the Treasury, was to-day appointed chief of that division. W. S. Kellett, a fourth-class clerk, was promoted to assistant chief. Burrows Declines the Sollcitorshlp. Washington, April 24.—J. c. Bur rows, of Michigan, who was recently nominated and confirmed as Solicitor of the Treasury, but who had not qualified, had formally declined the office. Mail Service Suspended. Washington, April 24.—The mail ser vice from Galveston, Key West and New Orleans to Havana and Vera Cruz, has been suspended on account of the quaran tine against yellow fever. Nominated by the President. Washington. April 24.—The Presi dent nominated James W. Lee for Post master at Aberdeen, Miss. Events in Jacksonville. JacKHOXViLLE. Fla., April 24.—Jeffer son Nelson was killed this morning by Solomon Sammis in a difficulty concern ing a woman. Both were negroes. Postmaster General Greshem failed to arrive according to programme. A large number of Republican dele gates are in town en route to St. Augus tine. Much log rolling is in progress. Blaine and Arthur are the favorites. The delegates to the State Republican Con vention will nominate an independent for Governor. They prefer a Southern man. The weather is quite cool, causing some uneasiness. ENGLAND AND EGYPT. Berber's Belief and Hie Finances Still Under Discussion. Paris, April 24.—The condition of af fairs iu Egypt continues to attract great attention in France. Le Journal des Debuts again urges a direct understanding be tween France and England, and asks why the law of liquidation cannot be revised in the same manner that it was created. Le Republique Francaise only demands that England should give France her proper share of influence and authority oh the hanks of the Nile. London, April 24. -The Pall Mall Ga zette declares that there was a marked difference of opinion among the members of the Ministry regartling Egypt at yes terday’s Cabinet meeting, “tf tlte Cabi net saeritiees Berber,” tlte same paper says, “England must assflnte the govern ment of Egypt. It they relieve Berber, they postpone the evil day. On the deci sion ot the Cabinet to-day fateful issues hang.” Tne English Government has sent invi tations for the proposed conference re garding Egyptian affairs to ail the powers which signed tlte treaty of Berlin. It es timates that Egypt is now in need of a fresh loan of $8,000,000 in order to meet the most pressing requirements upon it, and points out the difficulty of devising a guarantee for such a loan, inasmuch as all the resources of Egypt are already pledged. It proposes no solution of the difficulty, Dut considers that the suppres sion of tne Egyptian army would effect a large saving. In the House of Commons to-day Mr. Gladstone refused to state what reply had been sent to Egypt’s suggestion in regard to the relief of Berber. Berber, he said, was doubtless in danger, but Khartoum was in no danger in anv way. The gov ernment fully recognized the obligation they were under for the safety of General Gordon, and would put themselves iu a position to render all needful assistance. Lord Edmund Eitzmaprice, Under For eign Secretary, said that Nubar Pasha re fused to retain office unless Berber were relieved. He stated also that no instruc tions had been sent to Baker Pasha at Suakin regarding the treatment of slaves. The final decision of the government in regard to the expedition for the relief ot Berber has been postponed till the arrival of Sir Evelyn Baring and Gen. Graham on Monday. After to-day’s council at Cairo, Gen. Sir Evelyn Wood advised the government that the expedition should consist of 2,000 Egyptians and 500 Eng lish troops. Gen. Wolseley at the Cabinet meeting yesterday insisted that no advance should be made till after the rising of the Nile. Sir Evelyn Wood recommends Gen. Grenfell for command of tlte expedition. Earl Granville’s note to the powers consists merely of a financial statement, without reference to a conference. Although the tone of the French press is unfriendly toward England, tlte relations between the two governments are harmonious. The chief officials of the French Embas sy and M. Waddington, the French Minister, left London Saturday for a three weeks’ vacation. Cairo, April 24.—A Cabinet Council was held this morning, at which tlte Khe dive presided. It was resolved that the immediate dispatch of troops to Upper Egypt is imperatively necessary. Nubar Pasha was directed to submit the resolu tion to tlte British Government. CUBA’S TURMOIL. Collector Wicker Notifieil of His Re moval— Spain’s Course. Washington, April 24.—The Secretary of the Treasury to-day .notified Mr. Wicker, Collector of Customs at Key West, of his removal from office, and instructed Spe cial Agent Hubbs, now at Key West, to perforin the duties of Collector until an appointment is made. AGIKBO’S MOVEMENTS. Key West, Fla., April 24.—Advices from Havana, dated yesterday, state that the government troops are still unable to capture Gen. Aguero. The authorities continue to maintain utter silence as to the movements of troops, thereby exas perating the public and causing the belief that the worst is happening. Favorable reports are no longer credited, and many disbelieve that lluran is killed. The gold premium has risen as high as during the height of the lirst insurrection. Accord ing to reliable information Gen. Aguero’s party is divided into three sections, thereby disconcerting the government troops. Gen. Aguero is supposed to be staying in the Zapata swamps. It is rumored that he has again been offered a sum of money to leave the island once more THE ALLEGED NOTE TO THIS GOVERN MENT. New York, April 24.—Havana dates of the 19th instant say that the Madrid dis patch in reference to the resolution of the home government to present a protest to the United States Government on account of the escape of Gen. Aguero from Key West, has displeased the opponents of the Canova Ministry, and will doubtless lie used as a weapon by the Liberals at the coming elections. The Spanish element, on the other hand, is very proud of the action of the Spanish Ministry. In order to sustain the newly created board of Harbor improvements the custom house will make a charge of 25 cents per ton on all—goods discharged, and besides this sum fit),ooo yearly will be included in the estimates of the budget for said hoard, $5,000 will he contributed by the Havana municipality and $-3,000 by the provincial deputation. THE PROPAGANDA’S SALE. Text of Archbishop Corrigan's I.etter to Secretary Krelinghuysen. Washington, April 24.—The Secretary of State sent to the House of Representa tives to-day, in response to a recent reso lution, all of the correspondence on tile in the department with regard to the pro posed sale of the American College in Rome. The principal features and re sults of the negotiation upon this subject are already known, and most of the let ters and reports have been published. The following is a copy of the letter from Archbishop Corrigan to Secretary Fre linghuysen, written upon receipt’of the news that the College had beee exempted trom sale: New York, April 1. 1884. lion. Fred T. Frelinghnyeen, Secretary of State, Waehington, D. C .: Dear Sir—ln the name of Cardinal Mc- Closkey I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 39th ult., which conveys the gratifying intelligence that the American college in Home has been exempted from the sale impending over the property of the Propaganda. His Eminence begs to ten der his sincere thanks to His Excellency the President, to yourself and to Mr. Astor, Minister resident in Home, for llie very courteous, prompt and efficacious interest taken in this matter. Besides expressing his own indebtedness for the good offices of the government so kindly and so successful!v in terposed, the Cardinal feels that he may also in the premises make himself the interpreter of the gratitude of the other bishops of the United States as well as of the entire Catholic imputation. I have the honor to be, dear sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant. M. A. Corrigan, Coadjutor Archbishop. MINOR MENTION BY WIRE. Some Little Items of feiterest and Some Items of Little Interest. New York, April 24.—The National Me chanics’ and Traders’ Bank, of this city, has returned to the State system. Its certificate of lncor|K>ration was tiled to-day. An order was Hied to-dav in the United States Circuit Court, signed by Judges Brown and Wallace, in the case of Francis J. Fogg against Gen. Clinton B. Fisk. It adjudges Fisk guilty of contempt of court for re fusing to submit to an exami nation as a party before trial, lines him $5OO, and orders him to be taken into custody by the United States Marshal and held until he consents to answer all proper questions which might be put to him. The counsel on both sides stipulated that the order was not to be executed for ten days, so that the case might be taken to the United States Supreme Court on habeas corpus pro ceedings. Galveston, April 24.—A special from Dal las says: “Suit was filed in the United States Circuit Court to-day by William Wvthe and others of St. Joseph. Mo., against Halsell ft Bros., ranchmen, of Wise county, for $500,000 for alleged violation of an agreement for the sale of horses and cattle by the plaintiffs to the defendants.” Kansas City. April 24.—A special from Jefferson City, Missouri, says: “For over six teen years the government'officers have been aware of an illicit still near BonneU mill, Osage county, and finally succeeded m cap turing it and making an arrest yesterday.” Charlotte, N. C., April 24.—Tom McCon nell (white) and two negroes were bitten bv a mad dog -at Mooresville yesterday. McCon nell is being treated with a mad stone. The negroes have been sent to a lunatic asylum for treatment and safe keening. Meridian, Miss.. April 24.—A heavy frost and some ice formed her this morning. It is feared that the cotton crop is damaged, and many farmers will be compelled to replant. Franco-Chinese Affairs. Shanghai, April 24.—1 t is rumored that Prince Kung, who was recently de graded from chief control ot the Grand Council of the empire, has committed sui cide. i PRICK *lO A YEAR. i j O CENTS A COPY. j STRIKERS BURN A MILL. A DISASTROUS RESULT OP THE FALL RIVER TROUBLES. The Loss *600,000 and the Insurance 8500.000 Circumstantial Evidence W hlcli Makes Incendiarism Almott Questionless—The Largest Tannery iu the World Burned at Cincinnati—Fires Elsewhere. Fall River, April 24.— Shortly after t> o’clock to-night Sagamore Mill No. L situated iu the northern part of Wie city, caught fire. The hands had just left the mill. The ■ fire was discovered in the basement. In a very few minutes the flames had entered the tower in the centre of the mill, and the entire tower was soon a mass of flames. A portion of the base ment, used as a storeroom for eotton, contained several hundred bales. This cotton was on fire in three places when first found, leaving little doubt that the fire was of ineendiary ori gin. Tlie entire fire department was called out, hut it was soon apparent that the mill was (loomed to destruction. The mill was supplied with perforated sprink lers connected with the water works and ■nntrolled by valves located in the tower. These valves were not open when the tiro was first discovered. When the men who were endeavoring to check the f re in the basement found their attempts to be futile and the fire was seen to lie working its way up in the mill, an effort was made to turn on the sprinklers, hut by tills time the tire was burning fiercely below, and only a few of the sprinklers could be turned on, lhe men being driven back by the flames. Despite the efforts of the firemen the flames spread, and tlie headway so quickly attained was soon beyond all power to control. The flames climbed the elevator shaft and soon alter 7 o'clock were issuing from the tipper stories and at 8 o’clock the whole interior of the mill was a mass of fire. The roof fell, carrying the re maining floors to the basement. At 10:30 o’clock nothing was left of the main mill but the tower and portions of the walls, with the exception of the lower story. The engine house was in an ell in the rear. The mill is a total loss, which will amount to about $0iM),000. The mill was built iu 1873 of brick, and was five stories high with abasement and tower in the centre. What is left of the walls and tower will have to he overthrown. The insurance on the mill is divided as follows: Boston Manutaetur ers’ Mutual, $90,000; Arkwright Mutual, $50,000; Firemen’s Mutual, $50,000; State Mutual, $50,000; Worcester Mutual, $40,- 000: Blaekstone Mutual, $40,000; Mer chants’ Mutual, $20,000: Fall River Manu facturers’ Mutual, $40,000; Mill Owners’ Mutual, $25,000; What-Cheer Mutual, $20,000; Hope Mutual, $20,000; Enterprise Mutual, $20,000; American Mutual, $20,- 000; Cotton and Wool Manufacturers’ Mutual, $15,000; total $500,000. The corporation had a capital of $750,000 and ran two mills. The mill destroyed ran about 40,000 spindles and 10,000 looms, and furnished employ ment to 500 hands, with a weekly pay roll of $3,000. The Sagamore was one of the ten mills in which the spinners struck twelve weeks ago, and was the one against which the efforts of the strikers were mainly directed. Notwithstanding the strike the mill had been kept steadily in operation, and to-day nearly tbe fuil complement of machinery was running. In the present state of public feeling here there is a strong opinion that the strike and fire are in some way connect ed. That the fire was of Incendiary origin the manner of its first appearance’ leaves no reason for doubt. The most careful in vestigation fails to show that there was anything among the eotton to cause the Are. The time of its discovery and the fact that the eotton was burning in three places is regsirdedas almost un mistakable evidence that it was of in cendiary origin. Tlie feeliug which has been shou n against the Sagamore mill has existed among the strikers because of the success of the mill in keeping in operation iu spite Of tbe strike, and gives grounds for the feeling that this spirit caused the fire. A MAMMOTH TANNERY BURNED. Cincinnati, April 24, 2a. m.—A terri ble fire is now raging at the American Oak Leather Company’s Tannery, one of the largest in tlie world. Cincinnati, April 24, 9 a. m.—The American Oak Leather Tannery was burned this morning, excepting the ja panning work. There were 45,000 hides in the factory. The loss is $400,000, and the insurance $300,000. FouU hundred persons are thrown out of employment. Cincinnati, April 24, 7 i*. m.—The fire in the American Oak Leather Tannery originated in the drying room above the boiler, and was discovered by the watch man about 2 o’clock this morning, while lighting the fire under the boiler. The spread of the flames was rapid. Many narrow escapes from falling walls were made, but no injuries have Usui reported. Tbe capital stock of tbe company is $1,000,000. .1. E. Money is President, S. M. I-mi out Vice President, and August Fo ,gel Secretary and Treasurer of the com pany. There is no question of the ability of the company to repair Its premises and proceed with its business. 14 STRUCTURES LAID LOW. Cleveland, <)., April 24.—Twelve busi ness places and two dwellings in West Salem were burned to-day. Ten days ago two saloon keepers in the neighborhood re ceived anonymous letters telling them that their places would be burned before long. A CONVENT IN RUINS. Lindsay, Ont., April 24.—Loretto Con vent was almost totally destroyed bv fire to-day, It was Insured fot $20,000. IRELAND AND THE IRISH. A Verdict of Guilty Against the Prison ers on Trial in Dublin. Dublin, April 24.—The trial of Elliott, Swords, Byrne and Fitzpatrick, resulted ic a verdict that they were morally and legally guilty of the murder of Mrs. Sinythe. The Judge concurred in the ver dict and sentenced each man to ten years penal servitude. Swords and Elliott pro tested that they were innocent. London, April 24.—Several sums of money which were forwarded to the Times to form a fund for the rescue of General Gordon have been returned to the donors. 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