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ESTABLISHED I*so. ‘ j H. ESTILL, Editor and Proprietor, i GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. ,HF NEWS OF THE TWO STATES 1 TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS. Disclosure* I’romUed in the S '* r ‘ isroed Will Cane at Atlanta niv..rr- Aft ' r Two W ®* k * ° r ~ , ,ti<- Infelicity Cold-Blooded MurJer in Hill**"™"** County. GEORGIA. r ue .j tb pleasures ol the Lumpkin h* l " . rp ar well ha* arrived at T • Bs, . f( .‘ t * ' >i ' ~{ Ha’ieivbam i much belter T v 3 week ago. - -of typteil fever at .tun county. K 11. |(-w!' .rne has Is'en installed as B ,f . j'. _• iiaptut Church at Atlanta. . wh eh has been a landmark ' r - the corner of Mulberrv ; _t n-etr. Maeon, haa been remove*!, * tl r a the well being pronounced unlit ' . , ~f San<len>vllle, gathered from . three peeks an<l 1 gallon 0 f ithe finest Trophy toroa the market, some weigh - ii i nr w!i " ha-recently finished boring ', r t,’’. n well at Montezuma. arrived ,i Monday ami signed a con 11r. Clar is to fur 'r ,g ar. ! to *lo the work for $3 per f i- Montgomery and L. M. McGuire, of * ', r i ive iu-t returned home after ' ' ' .. :t trip to Mexico especially to Ul 'j, ' . -- - r-of that country. The B ‘ r: \,.r .if report is to le believed, v m ,rv Vtl in-on. wife of Col. A. S. At rliier of ea-Governor Mr. * .it her residence, about four ’ ] ( r ..i \l ,r:*-ttn. Friday night, of what • ii e,t to Is* heart disease, as she was eat her supier as usual Thurs ", r arliccne at Dawson last Fri -1 ' t . attended. The table was 150 . *1- inverse loaveaof bread, with 1 . „ 1 :m a— e-. were consumed. * .. nr.- present. The rail- A " ” !iii r - was he’d at 3 o'clock. and meas . put available railroad in i . ’ rail f'- jee: Sow nearly 1,500 peo corporate limits of Cocfc * t . iili. ri-isin active operation here 35 n i , a.t cotton warehemses, 3 * i-i ih -h-'|i-. Ihe -Imp. 2 grist mills, 2 .tr n gin-, variety works. 2 hotels aDd o-r i ...ir-'iiig huii-cs. I gunsmith, 1 tinner, ui'iness enterprise*. There arc 5 lv.,r- i lawyers, 5 churches, 3 schools and r" 'f. r- here, au-l the town is growing rap- in,, a noted Sew Foundland dog. the r.r ,-rtv of I’re . lent Cox of the Southern l . , i ~;i,vi . and a great net with all the itiemWd the school for rs. died Friday night after a 1 i r dim —of -one weeks. This will he , .ft,, u-to many young ladies, from Georgia i. i, \.i- lie was an honorary memberof the i. ,i< Mi - 'itarv society and his dues were h month by his master, who i- n aw in < iuragn- lie was also a regular at- Uni ui-in all the service* of the ISaptist l (lurch. 1 i. r It. T. S|w-iglit preached his fortieth nrav. r-ary senium at I’iney Woods I’rimi tne'Baptist Church, in Haralson county, the fir-i Similar in June. The church was e-tab if , j tin r-t Saturday in Jane, IMI. Elder •uieiflil was elected a- pastor and has served it, iiiitmu.eisly from that time to the pre-ent, rv-ei t a few months during the war. Elder 6|, iglit was the only ineintier present at the an raver- *rv who was present at the organ za ghl i-, and has lieen fora lenct me. Moderator of the New Hope Asso ciation. Macon Trltjnwk itnd 3tr**+mjrr: While at Indian spring, surolay, wesaw the little haby win. wit' thrown from a car window while the car* w ere in motion, last February a year ago, by it* inhuman mother. Though the train was pYng at a high rate of speed, the child re ceived only a few' had bruises. It is now a bright, rosy-cheeked hoy. walking about, toiling at everybody with lug blue eves. It was finely dre—ed. and Seems to have the most careful attention from the lady who adopted it. -tic was offered S2.im) for it at one time by , u man who had read of its wonder ful escape front death. Haralson B inner: The heaviest wind storm that has visited this section since the well re numbered “dry storm" of lwio. passed over ns alsiut II o'clock Saturday night. It came np very rapidly from the riorthwe-t. accom panied by a terriAc roaring resembling very n,u. h that described lw the cyclone rei-.ricrs. Many of our people were scared out of tlieir liwcftmg* and would have taken refuge in storm pits if we had had any. The roof was Mown off Mr. Stephens' liarn. and many trees were blown down in the plantations is alont til the damage heard of at tins vv riling. The wind ranged high, or it is thought the damage would have been heavy. \ _ FgtrC From the actions of the col ored military companies and their alienors who paraded the principal streets yesterday, with itic fife an ! drum in full blast, one would th nk the Fourth of July was again at hand. Hu- obnoxious conduct continued much to theuisla-te of all orderly people until they leached the Georgia depot, when several po lk rmca came to the rescue and apprized the such conduct was a strict vio ordiaaaee. The announce ment crtaGd an uproar among the African race, and the officer-, -eeing that a riot would arrested the two leaders, who per-i-toDtly refused to lie ar iv-I'd. hut at the earne-t solicitation of a few gentlemen present they assented, amt were escorted to |-dice headquarters amid a -’ion er ..l it! -, -uch seines, to say the least, toadsgrace to the civilized people of Au gusta. Ali ny V. / East week we published an tne robbery of .Mr. Elbert Fletch er* rvs - i.< e, in Irwin county, of $7,000 in money and oilier valuables. latter informa tion bring- the intelligence that be lias been recover the trunk eontain rng ad the inonev and other valuables. It *eir-tie had a negro employed on his place, ai. l that tin- negro, w hite the family were at vi'l’p r. t *’k the trunk from the house, carried it a-’ wt di-taner into the vvo*mls and sec re tefi it. He then relnrucd to the bouse and •i the search for it. Next . v\ -... a! -o lived on the l> i -i, .m l w ii . witm-s-ed the extraction of the trai k. inf -rtiit-l Mr. Fletcher of the transac tion, and he -<-.n had the trunk in his po*sos *> . lb >i ~r -,,ii that the thiel received 175 U-ncs for hi* part of the work, and would nave received more had he not then shown strong * riace indications of shutlling off this Bortal roil. A petition has U-on tiled in the Stijverior - :n the nature of a libel for v"u' ' Ai ”' Anna Augusta Clay against “ , r : ' • -v • m-nt C. Clay. She alleges li; b lr. r to the lirst day off the present m, uth u- a virtuous maid, aud that u|ion tuat i,vi. u, ,tne anil legal form, she lieeame no , .f i lement i . Clay, but that in a few iUy* after the marriage, in order to bring her mi-, ' - nt.: ipt and di-grare wiih goml people, n* ix'z.iii in abuse her l>y applying to her the ' - • I’dtu J- and charging’ her with lieing -'inan without chastity and given to illicit h i; ns with men in common. She says bis *,‘ f ?'*' '“ constant and so violent’as to r-r,r her pisttinii degrading, to mortify her '■ .ng*..‘ad finally to put her in fearof iMwtilv her unnatural spouse. Therefore, , !r ' 'Hi day of this month, she left her Bn-, ar i an i iias since remained away from J;’ 1 cannot consent longerto bear toward i.m ,r. iti.m of wife, she asserts that her usrvierfor honesty and chastity have ever i cm tiallenged. and that this fact is well , * 1,1 All her fneuds and acquaintances, in ' i- pi. rice, therefore, of the conduct of Mr husband she a-ks a total divorce: b:i- brought suit against b , Tt ‘unes*ee, A lrginia and Georgia vr-ni f,, r fl.oo damages, fa his petition “ ■*>' - t.iat wli. ii the train reached Macon, [_ \i ', ni-in the statements of the printe<l ~‘ ,l i‘‘ ’' "i the company and of officials of , r , , • Hiat a halt of twenty minutes " ■ i- made at that point, lie left the train * .went o ,iip|ier. lie says that while he il * “‘'.'engaged in regaling the inner mau ■ ir.vin. iu-iea-i of waiting twenty minute*, wv* i J’ut 10 a * K,ut ten minutes and he H- t. t " > the night in i: aeon. I'aggagi- and overcoat were upion . . previous trains, and it was . '‘ays tieforc ho could recover f'- ln Ibe meantime the weather wMi-i-i l and raw and he suffered in conse- S-cn.i','! tbeatisence of Ids Benjamin. He ■-i 'day.cl m reaching < leala, Fla., aud .rrs V I"-|; the tollechoß of S2OO that he oth -1 hav ‘' secure*!. By his delay in £“ ' to Atlanta on time he lost S3OO i,,.‘.'' therefore sues the railroad coni ; " ' *ttachment for sl,oooand levie*l up*m th,'.' n: ; N '“'- 2- and 2S. belonging to r,s>v deviant company. These locomotives iheL ii' 1 * " ut ,13 *000 each, and to release •ui, L..c company gave bond with Capt. B. nr..' '-‘“r 1 bas security. Mr. Eggleston now •*. ''"''judgment forsl.ooo ln his favor u|sm Xk. an, i against the suretv. c i-v wilt probably have a prompt hear •gat tne next term of the City Court, vb if*'"* L - titioa: The public is yet to Ii- *-- re a! ' -tirtling deUiis concerning [ u ' l dtlr of John Broad, the deceased aceper, about which already so manv £hl ,*°* * l: *ye been printed. The mystery of *jv . , has never been satisfactorily out ~f th. ..m? l fTP ,elin Mue-tions growing OTCT bv bou * " ""•*> only gotten m caosof a compromise between the vahi.i u ft J' a , r,les ' Tbeu came the sale of the a of the deceased, which tt“ 1 a[ auction by Mr. John L. Conlev, over ••nm -trator, an*! realized sivmethinr three r 1;. The -alo jook place some ofiii^ n ° Dl i hi a K°’ ani l the greater part atstje amount, believed to be t, , , of Iso.COO, was paid to it isrUm?‘ S i tra,or ln cash. Some settlements, t "0 'V• w t re out of this sum. Mr. Hvatteveral thousands of dol locooiMSfil,.w l,> * vontesling heirs-at-law lfce:r It seems, how *. en no . t fnllv ratified with tour ,V l . e “V ,or ln JulK ‘ they moved the Krrngih „ ti h ’i !lry . *° haTC Mr Cooler order -I, lU )ni! as administrator. The fat ed to „ passe*i. bat Mr. Conlev m 'n i ‘ u ‘ e ” hl * bond, and an trt,, r C,‘ I n ‘ ™ ofl 0 f 1 n ft him as adminis to tk- ‘„uX* was appiointe*! m> the ,ul **■'. Conley refused to deliver c. 10 was brought to as cuhi.lEJP aceounf. and Judge Hammond. M rP“J>sbed on hatarday last, appointed c*iTer i *• Bpaldutg as temporary re- C"Mv 'th. lCe matter to demand of Mr. them forth. f'” e 5 a of ’ the estate and hold -'fixidini Vinij rther < ?r ler of tlle court. Mr. oa Kri.c.' I '.. 6 ' “P° n **r. Conley for the assets ooi,i t bnt latter ssid he PtJ with 2? Saturday moraing to com n with Uie order of court iilirii lie iThc Snviinimlt Ms\m, was able to do so. On Satnrday morning Mr. Spaldinr again called for the assets, when Mr. Conley took from hi* safe some notes that had been given in part payment for some of the property of the estate and which notes are not yet due. Some or the notes were in the Atlanta National Bank for collection on account of Conley and Shumate. Mr. Spald ing presented the orderof Mr. John L. Con ley for these notes, but the bank officials re fuse*! to deliver them except upon the order of “Conley A Shumate.’* This order was finally obtained and tbe notes were left in bank subject to the order of Mr. Spalding, as receiver. Tbe total amount of the notes de livered is about $1,600. Mr. Conlev said he also had ten shares of the Atlanta Cotton Factory stock, which he had mislaid among his papers and could not find, but as soon as he could find them he would turn them over also. As to any other assets, cash or other wise, Mr. Conley said he was sorry to sav he had none on hand, but that he simply owed the balance to the estate. What ihe full amount is cannot now be accurately esti mated, but on Friday, in open court. Mr. Conley himself admitted that he owed the estate sl2.ts-il. At present it cannot be said what movement will be made next by tbe parties. Mr. Mpalding will report to the court the present state of affairs. An effort to find Mr. Conley and secure his statement in the matter yesterday was not rewarded with success. FLORIDA. W atermclons are selling at a nickle apiece at Live Oak. A clam caugnt at Klb-nton had a set of false teeth secreted in its shell. Adjutant General Young was in Lire Oak a few hour* this week. He came to inspect the convict camps, which he found in good order. He is enthusiastic for Ferry and Mai ry. W\ T. Blaine ig no longer Assistant Fost master at Sanford. He says that he was dis charged because he is a rival in politics of the Foetmastcr. The Fostmaster says that the discharge is the result of shortcoming in Blaine’s discharge of his duties. Ocala correspondence Mornikg News, .July 13: The campaign opened here last night with a grand torchlight procession and Demo cratic rally. All day yesterday preparations were lieing made, and last night about 200 Democrats, part on horseback ami part on foot, with illuminated banners ami torches, met at the Ocala Rifles’ armory ami proceeded to parade. There were cheers for Cleveland, Hendricks, Ferry, Mabry and Dougherty. A Tew weak cheers were heard from some of the colored element for Blaine. After marching through the main streets and around the square everybody met in the court house, where Mr. F. E. Harris called the meeting to order and introduced to the audience the “Old War Horse” of the .Second Congressional District, Gen. J. J. Finley, who responded in one of bis well known and telling speeches, followed by Col S. M. li. Gary, Col. John Martin, ex-Mayor .spencer and J. G. Rear don, the “Little Giant of Marion county.” The court house and many residences were beautifully illuminated, aud several bonfires were seen over the city. Gulf Const Progress : A murder, cold-blood ed in the fullest degree, was committed at Bee Ridge, last Monday morning, on the per son of 11. T. Riley, within a short distance of several houses and on a public road, but re mained undiscovered for several hours. The particulars, so far as known, are as follows: Mr. Riley left home on horseback early in the ■lay to go to Sara Sota. At night lie had not returned; but soon after dark his horse came home with empty -addle and having two buckshot wouniis in the neck. Suspicions of foul play were thus aroused, and Mr. Riley’s son, Gus, at once mounted, ami taking the road to Sara Sota soon discovered the body of his father lying by the roadside near a small itond between the houses of Mr. Tippett and Mr. Brown, and about four miles from Sara >.*ta. He called assistance and th*> liody was cared for. The Coroner lieing notified, he im paneled a jury Tuesday morning, exami nation showed that two men had hidden in aa-biisli for quite a time in a clump of pal metto. distant from the road about twenty yards, near the margin of the pond. They had cleared a space in the midst of the pal mettoes and npon Mr. Riley’s appearing shot liim twice, the charges of’ buck shot taking effect, the first one in his left side and the other in his face and head. But the savage in the nature of these men was not satisfied until they h*d completed their hellish work by cutting the throat of their victim. The evidence adduced at the inquest was that of Frank Tucker and Mr. Redd, who early in the day heard two shots tire t in the direction of the pond, they beiDg about 600 yards away at the time. Ihey, of course, thought nothing of it, but there is every reason to believe that the shots heard were the ones fired at the murdered man. as he did not reach Sara Sota, and had evidently been dead several hours when found. No measures have yet been taken to apprehend the murderers, everyone in that section seem ing satisfied to accept, as final, the verdict of the jury: “Came to his death at the hands of some person or iiersons unknown.” THE HEN'imiCKS BOOM. How It lame to be Started. The story of the origin of the Hendricks boom, says a New York Times correspon dent, which came near carrying the con vention by storm on Friday morning, has not been fully told. The Times’ corres pondent encountered a gentleman on the Tammany train homeward who was pres ent when it was concocted, and who had a good deal to do with its inception and progress, and who feels quite confident that if it had been started in the conven tion the night before it would not have miscarried. His story is as follows: At S o'clock on Friday morning a conference of leading Democrats was held, on pre vious invitation, in parlor J of the Palmer House—one of the rooms occupied by Gen. Butler. There were pres ent at the conference Gen. But ler, John Kelly. Thomas A. Hendricks, Speaker Carlisle, Morrison of Illinois, Davis of West Virginia, J. G. Thompson of Ohio, J. 11. Mooney of New York, Col. Clunie ol California, and two or three more whose names are not now recalled. Mr. Mooney.who had been studying the fig ures of the first ballot for President, which took place late on the previous night, submitted to the conleronce an analysis of that vote, from which he demonstrated that nearly one-half of tbe 392 votes cast for Grover Cleveland came from States that by no possibility could give him an electoral vote. The iollowing is the list of such States, with the votes cast by them, as figured out by Mr. Mooney: Illinois 28, lowa 23, Kansas 11. Maine 12, Massachusetts 5, Michigan 14, Min nesota 14. Nebraska 8, New Hampshire 8, Ohio 21, Oregon 2, Vermont 8, Pennsylva nia 6. lthode Island 6, Wisconsin 12, the Territories 15—total 192. This number, together with the 23 votes from New York that were talsely registered under the unit rule against the wishes ot the dele gates who east them, comprised, as was demonstrated, more than half of the entire vote cast for Cleveland, and the argument was urged that it was unfair and unsafe for the convention to nominate a candi date on the votes of States that could do him no good on election day. Mr. Carlisle and others appeared *to be strongly impressed by this showing, and it was’ generally agreed by those present that au effort ought to be made at once to concentrate the opposition to Cleve land on one man. A discussion followed as to who was the strongest man and the one most likely to turn the current that was setting in so steadily for Cleveland. It was finally agreed that Mr. Hendricks was the man most likely to accomplish the object desired, and a motion was made to present his name to the convention. At this juncture Mr. Hendricks addressed the conference. He said that he came to the convention to present the name and take care of the interests of Joseph E. McDonald. Thus far he had done so, and he must continue to do so unless a majority of his colleagues from Indiana agreed upon a different programme. With these remarks Mr. Hendricks left the room. It was still the unanimous opinion of those re maini:.g that Mr. Hendricks was the best man to concentrate the opposition. Gen. Butler pledged the conference that he could carry Massachusetts, and Mr. Kel ly promised 50,000 frojn New York. The conference then adjourned with the un derstanding that Hendricks’ name should be sprung upon the convention at the fit test opportunity, and that the nece-sary outside appliances should be brought to bear to work up a boom that would be ir resistible. But it was too late; the slate had been fixed tor Cleveland, and the 20 minutes’ cheering and waving of hand kerchiefs that followed in the convention was only so much lost wind and wasted muscle.’ A CAPTAIN’S SERIOUS BLUNDER. Passengers from an Infected Port Al lowed to Leave a Vessel. The Captain of the British bark Roland, which arrived in Philadelphia on Friday, reports that Capt, Perkins and the first mate of the barkentine Elliott Ritchie, which foundered off the coast of Brazil in May last while en route from Brunswick, Ga., to Pernambuco, who were passen gers on the Roland, left the vessel at tbe Breakwater, in violation of the health and custom laws. Yellow fever and small-pox are raging A the port of Pernambuco, from which fne Roland hails. Although not officially notified, Surveyor of the Port Leland proposes to take im mediate action in the matter. The penalty for a violation of this character is SI,OOO fine and the forfeiture of the vessel, the Captain of which is responsible for the action of hi# passenger#. The Morning New# published an account a short time since of the loss oi the Elliott Ritchie and some facts concerning her remarkable history. It wou'd seem from the above that the Captain, while fortunate to get back borne, is still unfortunate enough to to get into more serious trouble. CAMPAIGN SKIRMISHING. NEW YORK REPUBLICANS HOLD A RATIFICATION MEETING. Buncombe Resolutions Adopted and a Long-Winded Speech Fired Off by William M. Evarts—Democrats Pleased with Last Week's Work and Confident of Victory—Rumors that Kelly will Support Butler. New York, July 15.—A Republican mass meeting to ratify the nominations of Blaine and Logan was held to-night at the Grand Opera House. Every available foot of space was occupied. The audience was enthusiastic. Among the prominent persons present were Judge Noah Davis, ex-Gov. Cornell, Senator Warner Miller, Geo. Bliss, ex-l’ostmaster Genera! James, Jno. Jay Knox, Whitelaw Reid, Gen. Hawley, and ex-Senator Platt. Chairman Cbas. 8. Smith, in his opening address, asked what was to be the issue in the canvass. A voice in the gallery rejdied “Protection,” at which the audience got up and cheered long and loudly. Mr. Smith agreed with the assemblage and made an argument in favor of the protective tariff. Resolutions were adopted stating that in appealing to the people for their continued support, the Republican party referred to its record for the past twenty-four vears, that it was organized as a party of free soil and free speech and as a protest against slavery, and as such it was bound and pledged to maintain the civil and political rights of freedmen. FURTHER BUNCOMBE. The resolutions also reiterated the ser vices of the party in reducing the war taxes and the national debt; stated that the resumption of specie payments had furnished the people with a" sound and stable currency; that within twenty years after the war the treasury was over flowing and the nation's credit unprece dented, and declared that in all that per tained to the welfare of the people the party had shown itself to be pro gressive and the champion of law and order; that the Republican patty of to-day was the same as that of other years in its devotion to prin ciple, and its prompt response to the de mands of the country. The resolutions also expressed confidence that no true Re publicans would be deceived into giving aid and comfort to the Democratic party, which, they stated, although masquer ading now as the party of patriotism and reform was essentially the same as when it declared the war of the Union a failure, denounced the amendments to the consti tution, and persistently opposed all efforts to improve the civil service. BOUND TO KEEP UP USURIOUS DUTIES. The resolutions further declared that the Republicans of that city heartily ap proved the policy of the party in protect ing American industry and American workingmen "from competition with anv form of cheap or servile labor;” that the party was pledged to a protective policy and that whatever inequalities existed in the present tariff would be corrected; that the Democratic party could not evade its responsibility for the late attempt in Congress to legislate in favor of free trade, for which it had also declared in Chicago though in vague aud evasive terms. The resolutions further declared that the Republi can party favored any policy which tended to increase or extend Ameri can commerce, and had opened up many markets for American products in tfc Western hemisphere. They com mended the wise and dignified adminis tration of President Arthur; expressed full faith and confidence in the character, capacity and patriotism of James G. Blaine w ith a warm appreciation of his eminent public services,and take pride in his abilities, which they stated placed him in the front rauk of A'merican states men. Gen. Logan was eulogized as a re presentative volunteer soldier, whose civil record is distinguished and as pure as his military services wore brave aud effective, and bis nomination w r as heartily ratified. Hon. Wm. M. Evarts, as orator of the evening, delivered a long speech. VIEWS OX THE NOMINATIONS. Senator Reek Says that if It Can’t Be Elected Then None Can. Washington, July 15.—Senator Beck, who has returned from Chicago, being interviewed, said: “It was the greatest convention ever held. It was composed of the big men of the Democratic party from all the States. The Republicans couldn’t possibly have such a convention, because everybody knows that their dele gations from the South are the riff raff, black and white, of that section. It is the best ticket that could have been made. If we can’t elect that ticket then there is no use in our trying to elect any. The Republicans are try ing to extract some comfort front Tammany’s dissatisfaction, but that will do them mighty little good. If we had not disappointed Tammany, then they would have said that we had submitted to its dictation, and that the ticket was not worthy of support.” The Senator be lieves Cleveland will carry New York by at least 50,000 majority, and that he will be elected. THE NAVY DEPARTMENT FRAUDS. Referring to the Navy Department frauds, the Senator remarked, “Oh, we don't know anything about them yet. Just let U 9 elect a President and get at those books, and the stolen funds will run up to $6,300,- 000. Speaking of Secretary Chandler’s letter to Mr. Hendricks, Senator Beck said: “If Bill Chandler had half tbe hon esty of Dr. Wales he would be a better man than he is by a great deal. Why doesn’t he put out the names of the Re publican Senators who asked for Wales’ retention. I signed the petition, and I would do it again. Dr. Wales is an hon est man and a gentleman.” SENATOR FAIR'S VIEW S. Senator Fair, who has also returned from Chicago, says that he does not know Cleveland and cannot pass judgment upon tbe merits of the nomination, but he never, he says, saw a finer assemblage of representative and sober business men at a convention in bis life than those who nominated Cleveland, and he knew that the nomination must be the wisest possi ble. Such men, he says, could not be mistaken. JACKSONVILLE’S RATIFICATION The Campaign in the State Opened with a Spirit which Bespeaks Success. Jacksonville, July 15.— A large and enthusiastic Cleveland and Perry ratifica tion meeting was held at the Park Theatre to-night. The building was handsomely draped with flags and densely crowded with the best citizens. There was a large attendance of ladies. A salute of 100 guns in honor of the nominations was flred. A fine band played popular airs. Gov. Bloxham delivered a most accept able address indorsing the nominations cordially and predicting a sweeping vic tory for’ tbe national and State tickets. Gen. Perry was unfortunately prevented front attending, in consequence of other engagements. Among the speakers were Charles Dougherty, candidate for Con gress from this ’ district; J. E. Hart ridge, J. T. Graves, J. T. Walker; Mr. Mabry, candidate for Lieutenant- Governor; and Presidential elector McWilliams. The remarks of the va rious speakers were of a most cheerful and encouraging character, and received frequent and prolonged applause. The most sanguine spirits pervaded the entire audience. The enthusiasm was genuine and universal. Jacksonville leads off the campaign in a vigorous and aggressive manner. The demonstration to-night will be attended with happy results throughout the entire State, and is pro nounced a great success. VIRGINIA REPUBLICANISM. Harmony Among the Factions not at all Probable. Washington, July 15.—Ex-Rep resentative Dezeudorf was asked to day: “Is it true that the Republican Na tional Committee are going to send a sub committee to Virginia to harmonize mat ters.” “Yes,” he replied. “I believe that they are going to send dow#a committee, but I don’t expect that they will accomplish anything. There are just two men who stand in the way of harmony, and they wont let anything be done. 1 mean Ala hone and Brady.” “What do the straightouts want?” “We want an electoral ticket made up of both sides. Now the truth is there is only one man on Mahone’s electoral tick et who even voted a Republican ticket. That is Van Auken,and he is disqualified as an elector, because he holds a Federal office. Mahone says that his ticket is made up ot representative men, bu t it does not represent Republicanism, that’s SAVANNAH, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1884. certain. We don’t insist upon any cer tain men, but we want a good electoral ticket. Such men as ex-Gov. Lewis, an old time Republican, suit us. But vou see Mabone and Brady mean to go right ahead, and when they lose the State they will say: ‘’Twas the straightouts; thev wouldn’t support the ticaet.’ They don’t intend to let us harmonize.” WALL STREET NOT FOR BLAINE. Hi Election Opposed Because It Wofild Unsettle Business Interests. Washington, July 15.—A. M. Kidder, the well known Wall street broker, is one of a number of New Fork moneyed Re publicans who are quoted as having said that they would not support Blaine under any circumstances, and that they would gladly support Cleveland. Mr. Kidder is quoted specially as saying that he never voted any but the Republican ticket, but this year will have to support Cleveland. Ten of his thirtee*clerks will do likewise, lie says that Blaine will find the greatest difficulty in attempting to raise the usual campaign contribution from the Republican treasury in Wall street this year. The few who contribute will give grudgingly. Mr. Kidder’s reason is that Blaine is a demagogue and a trickster, and that his election would unsettle values and so annoy bUßineffs interests. He sayß that Cleveland is not a brilliant man, but he is honest and conservative, and hence safe. SOME OF BLAINE’S BACKERS. An Unsavory Crew Who Will Go to Work in the South. Washington, July 15.—Ex-Minister Sargent goes back to Massachusetts to visit his family, and after a fortnight goes to California, where he will make speeches ior Blaine. He hopes to get back into the Senate if the next California Legislature is Republican, as the succes sor of Farley, Democrat, whose term ex pires in 1885. William Pitt Kellogg goes in a week to Louisiana to take the stump lor Blaine. Steve Elkins is aliout to go to West Virginia to 6ee what can be done for Blaine there. He has some idea that by combining national with local Issues, he can carry that State for Blaine. The control of the Blaine campaign work in the Southwest has, it is understood, been committed to Stephen W. Dorsey, Powell Clayton, and .Logan H. Roots. Thomas J. Brady, who has still some influence, is expected to do some quiet work for his iriend Blaine in Indiana. St. Louis Ratifies the Nomination. St. Louis, July 15.—The Democrats held a ratification meeting on the old Twelfth street market space last night. A great crowd was present and fireworks, music and vigorous speaking made the scene an animated one. Among the speakers were Lieut. Gov. Campbell, Con gressmen Brodkead, of St. Louis, Hatch, of Hannibal,John O. Day,Chairman of the Democratic State Committee, and several other prominent gentlemen from the city and country. A great deal of enthusiasm was manifested. The Presidential ticket was received with loud and repeated ap plause. Billy Purcell Cuts His Nose Oil. Rochester. N. Y., July 15 —ln conse quence, as is supposed, of the determina tion of a majority of the stockholders of the Union amt Advertiser , a Democratic newspaper in this city, to have it support the nomination of Cleveland and Hen dricks, William Purcell, its managing editor, has asked and been granted a leave of absence until after the election. Mr. Purcell has also forwarded to the Chair man of the Democratic State Committee his resignation as a Presidential elector on the Democratic ticket. Republican Ratification at Boston. Boston, July 15.—'The first Republican ratification meeting of the campaign was held to-night at Tremont Hall, which was crowded. The platform was occupied by leading Republicans. Gov. Robinson presided, and after addressing the meet ing, was followed by Senators Dawes and Hoar, Hon. W. W. Crapo, und Congress man Rice. Ex-Collector Beard presided. At an overflow meeting in another hall addresses were made by ex-Gov. Long, George A. Marden, Speakerof the Massa chusetts House of Representatives, and others. The meeting was the largest po litical gathering that has been assembled hero for a long time. Mississippi Congressional Nominations. New Orleans, July 15.—A special from Columbus, Miss., says J. 31. Allen has been nominated for Congress by the Democrats of the First District. A Hernando, Miss., dispatch says the Republicans of the Sixth District to-day nominated D. E. Robinson for Congress. Chalmers was indorsed by the Indepen dents. Butler Relying on Tammany’s Support. Washington, July 15.—1 t is under stood that Ben Butler, who is here, pro poses to run as an Independent candidate for the Presidency, but that he expects the support of Tammany. Ben Butler described the recent Chicago Convention to President Arthur to-day in his own graphic fashion. Ohio Democrats Going to Work. Columbus, July 15.—The Democratic State Executive Committee met this even ing, with all but four members present. It was decided to begin work at once to carry the State if possible in October and November. The North Carolina Canvass. RALEiGn, July 15. —At a meeting of the State Democratic Committee it was re solved to asked for a canvass of the State by Gen. Scales, the Democratic nominee, and Dr. York, the Republican nominee for Governor. Reese Renominated. Athens, July 15.—The Congressional Convention of the Eighth district met here to-day. Little interest was manifested. Seaborn Reese was renominated without opposition. Germany’s Insulted Flag. Berlin, July 15.—The French Ambas sador here has been instructed to express to the German Government the regret of his government at the action of the Alsa tian students who yesterday tore down and burned German llags displayed at the Hotel Continental in Paris, and to state that owing to the quickness with which the incident happened the police were un able to interfere in time. The newspapers of Berlin urge the government to demand reparation for the offense and for the punishment of the students who partici pated. HOHENLOHK PUTS A FINGER IN THE PIE. Paris, July 15.—Prince Hohenlohe, the German Ambassador, has called at the Foreign Office on the subject of the in sult offered here yesterday to the German flag. THE INCIDENT AT AN END. Prime Minister Ferry has apologized to Prince Hohenlohe, the German Ambassa dor here, for the insult offered the Ger man flag, and the incident is now con sidered at an end. The foreigner who spat upon the French flag in the Place de la Concorde yester day and afterwards escaped frm the crowd has been arrested. An inquirv has been ordered. He is a German. Diaz’s Election. City of Mexico, July 15.—The elect oral college finished its session to-day and, followed by crowds with a militarv band, proceeded to the residence of Gen. Diaz to inform him of bis unanimqus election to the Presidency; Patricflpc speeches were made and great enthusiasm prevailed. The bells of the city were rung in honor of his election. Gen. Diaz assumes the duties of his office on the 30th instant. California’s Disastrous June Rains. San Francisco, July 15.—The Call to morrow’ will publish reports from all the agricultural counties of the State, show ing a loss by the June rains to wheat of 13,000 tons, and barley of 9,000 tons. The loss in wheat is equivalent to 7)4 per cent, on the gross yield, which was esti mated in May at 800,000 bushels. The loss in barley is 12 per cent. The Day for a Double Hanging Fixed. Charleston, AY. Va., July 15. Charles Spurlock, a member of the Hill boys’ gang, has been sentenced to be hung Oct. 17. At the trial of Spurlock he con fessed his crime, but when sentenced said that his confession was made in fear of a mob. William Coleman (colored) was also sentenced to be hung on the game day. War Hanging on the Crack of a Gnn. Paris, July 15.—Prime Minister Ferry and Li Fong Pao, the Chinese Minister, are discussing the question as to who fired the first shot in the engagement be tween the French and Chinese at Lana Sou. The payment ot the indemnity de manded bv France depends upon the set tlement of this question. GEORGIA’S NEW CAPITOL. THIRTY-EIGHT BIDS OPENED BY THE COMMISSION. A Belief that the Cost of the Structure Will Exceed by Half the 81,000,000 Which the State Proposed to Expend— William Howard Pardoned by Presi dent Arthur. Atlanta, July 15.—Owing to the absence of the Governor, who is attending the commencement exercises at the State University at Athens, no business was transacted in executive circles to-day. The Capitol Commission met here to day, and will remain in session the entire week. All the members were present,with the exception of Gov. McDaniel and Wm. W. Thomas. At 12 o’clock Architect Ed. Brooke, in the presence of the board, opened and read the proposals for furnishing material and doing work on the new capitol. Thirty-eight bids of all characters, embracing all sorts of proposi tions, were opened and read. ALL SORTS OF PROPOSALS. There were proposals to furnish every class of material necessary for the work. Nearly all of the bidders were parties out side of the State. There were two bids for the whole work, the bidders figuring on lurnishing the material and doing the construction. One or these was from the Hallowell Granite Company, of Chicago, for $1,163,000, The other was by Charles Pierce & Cos., of Indian apolis, their figures being $1,198,200. McGowen & Marshall, of Washington City, bid to furnish brick, stone and mar ble for the capitol, and put the material in position for $989,000. This does not in clude their bid for the woodwork. being classified. The bids and proposals are now being classified by the commission and put in shape for final consideration. This is a tedious undertaking, and will not he fin ished for several days. The commis sioners are reticent as to what they will do. As will he seen no bid was made to complete the building according to the plans and specifications and deliver it to the State for the sum appropriated, $1,000,- 000. POSSIBLE WINNERS. The outside impression is that the bid of Hallowell Granite Company will be accepted, with the understand ing that the commission will re commend an additional appropria tion to make up the excess. If the proposal is accepted, popular opinion is that dirt will be broken at once. The commission has $lOO,OOO at its disposal for this year. The remaining $900,000 will be payable during the next five years. YOUNG HOWARD PARDONED. Wm. 11. Howard, son of George Howard, who was convicted in the United States Court a year ago of robbing the mails in the Atlanta post office and sentenced to seven years at hard labor in fhe peniten tiary at Albany, was to-day pardoned by President Arthur. Howard’s case when first tried resulted in a mistrial. A second hearing resulted in his conviction. He is well connected here. His father is a prominent druggist and has quite a num ber of relatives among the best citizens of Atlanta. ATLANTA MILLS TO SHUT DOWN. At a meeting to-day of the Presidents of the largest cotton mills here, running chiefly on yarn spinning, it was decided to reduce production at least 25 per cent, by shutting down part of each week. FAILURES IN BUSINESS. A Petroleum Broker who Needs Oiling. New York, July 15.—The failure of C. S. Henry, a petroleum broker, was an nounced to-day. The failure was caused by his being short of between 400,000 and GOO,OOO barrels, at nearly the lowest prices during the recent depression. A PRODUCE FIRM FINANCIALLY STOWED. Groht & McLaren, produce dealers, filed au assignment to-day to Fred. W. Richter. OUT OF THE GOLDEN FRINGE. Green & Cos., dealers in trimmings, filed an assignment to-dav for the benefit of their creditors to Berthold Frankel, with out preferences. GOING THROUGH THE MILL. Wilmington, Del., July 15.—The failure of Dawson Bros., manufacturers ' of mills and mill machinery, in this citv, is announced. The liabilities are $60,000 and the assets $14,000. The senior mem ber of the firm has ahscondod. A BANK UNABLE TO REALIZE. Indianapolis, July 15.—The banking house of Fletcher & Sharp, the oldest financial institution in this city, did not open this morning. Notice was posted on the doors stating that the suspension w r as the result of inability to realize on securi ties, and adding that the property, when converted, will be ample to pay all de positors. A CATHOLIC PUBLISHING HOUSE WINDS UP. Baltimore, July 15.—0n application of John B. Piet & Cos., the well-known Catholic publishing house of this city, a receiver was appointed vesterday to take charge of the concern. The assets and liabilities are about $40,000. , OAKLAND DRY GOODS MERCHANTS AS SIGN. San Francisco, July 15.—Benison, Liebman Cos., dry goods merchants, of Oakland, assigned to-day. The liabilities are $BO,OOO, and the assets $60,000. NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS. Foiger Makes Steamboat Men Toe the Line to the Tune of 835. Washington, July 15.—Congress at Its last session reduced the fee for the in spection of steam vessels from $25 to $lO, to take effect at the beginning of the present fiscal year. Numbers of steam boat owners whose vessels were inspect ed before July 1 left their certificates in the hands of the inspector, intending to take them out at the reduced fees. Secretary Folger ba9 to-day issued a circular to the chief officers of customs directing them to collect the old rate from all steam vessels whose certificates re mained on hand unpaid, and which ves sels were actually inspected prior to July 1, and embodying the section of the new law’ under which the new fee is to be col lected. LUTHER HAMSON PROMOTED. Luther Hamson,Chief Clerk of the Land Office, has been appointed to fill the new position of Assistant Commissioner of the General Land Office created at the last session of Congress. XEdJblifi RIPE FOR REVOLT. Anarchy Follows the Rapist’s Lynching at Owensboro. Louisville, Ky., July J5.—A special from Owensboro, Ky., says: “The negroes of this city are terribly incensed over the hanging of May by a mob yesterday. Threats of lynching were made against Judge J. D. A’kinson, who withdrew the guard from the jail, and also against Sidney Kelly and his daughter. Early last uights the streets were deserted by the negroes, but indignation meetings were held hv them in the suburbs as late as 12 o’clock. Kelly and twenty-five friends stood guard at his home. His family had been sent away. Judge At kinson tried to telegraph Gov. Knott to order out the militia, but the operator failed to get the dispatch through. All night police patrolled the city, carrying guns. Jailer Lucas’ funeral took place from his residence this morning. Stann street in front of the jail building was packed with people during the services. LABOR’S GRIEVANCES. An Instance of How Foreign Pauper Labor is Used In This Country. Columbus, 0., July 15.—The Italian laborers who went to work in the Hock ing Valley mines tp-day under guard of 130 armed police have not yet been mo lested, but an excited 6tate of feeling still prevails. The owners of the mines say that they will have 3,000 more for eigners for the mines in a few days. INCREASED PAY WANTED FOR INCREASED WORK. Fall River, Mass., .July 15.— The workmen in the blue dye house of the American Print Works struck to-dav be cause of an increase of w’ork without an increase of pay. The strikers number about 200. 1 Four Men Blown to Atoms. Chicago, July 15.—A Bloomington, Ind., dispatch says: “A boiler at Carter’s saw mill in the southwest part of this county exploded last evening, and blew the mill to atoms. Over a dozen men were in the structure at the time. John Carter, Wesellv Carter, William Graves and G. Crever were instantly killed, and all the others .were severely ini urea.” - FIGHTING OVER THE FRANCHISE The House of Lords Stubborn, but Show ing Sign* of Giving in. London, July 15.—A conference of Conservative, peers and members of the House of Commons was held at noon to day at the Carlton Club. Lord Salisbury vigorously denounced Lord Wemyss’ pro posed motion that the House of Lords con sider and pass the franchise bill. Lord Salisbury said that the House of Lords would stultify themselves if they enter tained Lord Wemyss’ resolution, which was proposed on his own initiative. He urged the House of Lords to ignore all threats and to firmly refuse to permit the franchise bill to pas 9 its second reading until the government should distinctly explain its plan for a redistribution of the seats in the House of Commons. The Earl of Jersey urged a compromise. Lord Wemyss explained that he favoretl a com promise on the bill. The meeting finally, by an almost unani mous vote, resolved to refuse to pass the franchise bill tijl the government’s plan for a redistribution ot the Parliamentary seats should be submitted. The Pall Mall Gazette continues to threaten the House of Lords. It says: “If a compromise on the franchise bill is rejected, the Liberals will not sheath their sword till they exterminate the power which is incompatible with the government of modern England.” Mr. Gladstone has written a letter to the Liberal Association of Leeds, in which he says that he still hopes to avert the loss of the franchise bill. The Postmaster General, addressing a Liberal meeting at Shoreditch this morn ing, said that the government would make no further concession on the franchise question. The Earl ofCadogan, under the sanc tion of the Conservative leaders, will move in the House of Lords, Thursday, that the House present an address to the Queen asking her to summon an autumn session of Parliament tb consider the franchise question in conjunction with the question of the redistribution of the Parliamentary seats. The government is not likely to accede to this request. Lord Wemyss,finding only six Conserva tive peers to support his motion in rela tion to the franchise bill, has decided to withdraw it from consideration from the House of Lords. ATHENS’ COMMENCEMENT. Continuation of the Exercise* and Social Pleasures. Athens, Ga., July 15.— The com mencement exercises continued to-day, and the crowd of visitors was materially increased. To-day was Alumni Day, and the University’s great sons were out in force. The meeting was held in Franklin College. Hon. J. A. Billups was elected President of the society, and Prof. D. C. Barrow, Secretary. Congressman Ham mond was re-elected Alumni Trustee, and Gen. Henry R. Jackson the next orator, with C. Z. AlcCord, of Augusta, aud Judge Allen Fort, of Americus, alternates. There is considerable talk of having a large reunion of all the alumni next vear, and to make a jubilee occasion for the friends and sons of the university. At 11 o’clock the address was delivered in the chapel by N. E. Harris, of Macon. The address was one of the finest ever de livered here. The subject was “Success and Failure of Individuals and Nations.” The Junior exhibition took place this afternoon. The house was crowded. The young men acquitted themselves hand somely. At the close of the exhibition the sophomore medals were awarded by P. W. Meldrim to J. S. McElmurray and W. E. AVooten. The Junior hop, given to members of the senior class, was attended at the Opera House to-night. A large and select company was ln attendance. The Chan cellor’s annual reception also took place at his residence on the Campus. As usual, it was a most elegant affair, aud tne visi tors were charmed with the magnificent hospitality of Chancellor Mell. CAPTURING A DYNAMITER. Desperate Resistance Proves Unavail ing, and bis Tell-tale Effects Confis cated. Glasgow, July 15.—The police here have arrested a man named James Walker, who is suspected of being a dynamiter. He made a desperate resist ance, and tried to shoot and stab his cap tors. He had in his possession a revolver and belt of American manufacture, filled with cartridges. Papers were found on his person giving the names of supposed dynamiters. A DETECTIVE IMPLICATED. Dublin, July 15.—James Ellis, the French director of the detective depart ment of the Royal Irish Constabulary, who was connected with the Cornwall case, has been arrested, on a charge ol felonious practices. Three military officers who were im plicated in the Cornwall offenses have fled from this city. LABOR ASSERTING ITSELF. New York Typographical Union No. 6 Enters the Campaign Against Blaine. The Boycotting Committee of Typo graphical Union No. 6, says the New York World of July 14, held au important meeting yesterday in its rooms. It was decided to send delegates to visit every labor organization in the country for the purpose of boycotting the Tribune, and also James G. Blaine. The delegates will start early during the present week, and go to all the leading towns and cities. It is the intention of the committee to make a thorough canvass of the State of New York first, the work in this city being left in the hands of the committee, who have already de voted much time and attention to the sub ject, and with such gratifying results as to prompt a general boycotting campaign throughout the country, such as has now been determined upon. There are about fifty delegates who will be engaged in this work. They are supplied with ample funds, printed copies of the broken con tract between the Tribune and the Union, and thousands of copies of the Boycotter, which will be widely distributed. Invitations have’been received from several trade and Republican political organizations extending to the committee the privilege of explaining the character of their grievances before those bodies. A campaign club was also formed yester day of Republican printers, none of whom ever voted a Democratic ticket, with the intention of joining and co-operating with similar campaign clubs all over the country, for the purpose of boycotting Blaine. It is estimated that the feeling in opposition to the Tribune management and also in opposition to Mr. Blaine among Republican members of typograph ical unions in this and other cities will in the aggregate influence thousands of votes in favor of the Democratic nominee for the Presidency. And it is further con fidently believed that when the commit tee. which has just been appointed, com pletes its work among the Knights of La bor and kindred organizations, and appeals to them in behalf of the just de mands of labor, that such action will be taken among those bodies as to result in the casting of an immense vote for Cleve land which would, under ordinary cir cumstances, have been given to his politi cal opponent. The Boycotting Committee express themselves as determined never to rest until Typographical Union No. 6 is recog nized in the Tribune office. It is also said that a number of leading Republicans, who are in sympathy with the just demands of the typographical Union in this struggle, are seriously con sidering the advisability of establishing a first-class Republican protection organ in this city, to be conducted directly in op position to the Tribune. Ample funds for the purpose can easily be obtained, and it is the opinion of many Republicans that in view of the unfair treatment of the Tribune towards the Union such a venture would prove both popular and profitable. A Woman’s Stand for Whisky. Chicago, July 15.—A special from Marshalltown, lowa, says: “A woman who kept a saloon here before the pro hibitory law went into effect, began selling beer again Saturday. Tne temper ance people caused her arrest yesterday. She gave bonds and continued to sell. Tne Sheriff attempted to arrest her to-day, when she drew two revolvers and de fied him. He procured assistance and after a turbulent scene, in; which men came to the woman’s assistance and flourished revolvers, the woman was arrested. A crowd surrounded the jail and threatened to tear it down. When re leased on bail, the woman was triumph antly (carried through the streets by the veiling populace. Her action is said to have been taken at the instance of a brewery company, which pi'oposes to make a test case. CHOLERA STRICKEN CITIES PEOPLE DYING BY DOZENS IN THE DOOMED BELT. Sixty-Six Thousand Fugitive* Reported to Have Quitted Marseilles Alone— The Situation at Toulon Relieved by no Ray of Hope—Surrounding Coun tries Continne to Enforce the Cordon. Marseilles, July 15.—There were 35 deaths from cholera here last night. During the twenty-four hours ending at 9:15 o’clock to-night there were sixty nine deaths from cholera in this city. Among the victims were two sisters of charity. Twenty-three deaths from the disease occurred in the Pharo Hospital alone. The Minister of the Interior, the Minis ter of Commerce and the Minister ot Public Works arrived here to-dav on a tour of inspection. The Prefect informed them that 46,000 inhabitants had fled by railroad and 20,000 by other routes. The present movement threatened a more terri ble scourge than cholera. INCREASING AROUND TOULON. Toulon, July 15.—The number of deaths in this city from cholera last night was 13. The disease is increasing in the adjacent country. There were seven deaths from cholera here to-day between the hours of 10 o’clock in the morning and 7 in the evening. Among the victims was the Chief of Po lice. REPORT OF CHOLERA AT LYONS DE NIED. Paris, July 15. —The report that cholera had made its appearance at Lyons is denied. The Senate has passed the credit vo(ed by the Chamber on Saturday for the re lief of cholera sufferers aud for the sup pression of the contagion. AUSTRIA AND THE PORTE. London, Julv 15.—The Austrian Gov ernment has asked the Porte to co-oper ate with it in the adoption of measures to prevent the introduction of cholera into Turkey aud Austria. ODESSA’S QUARANTINE LAW. Odessa, July 15.—A quarantine of two weeks has been established against ves sels arriving from French Mediterranean ports, or other ports at which cholera is known to prevail. PORTUGAL’S STRICT REGULATIONS. Lisbon, July 15.—During the cholera epidemic vessels from infected ports are forbidden to land passengers or cargo at any pert in Portugal. YELLOW JACK INVADES MEXICO The Disease So Far Confined to Cities on the Pacific Slope. City of Mf.xico, July 15.—Yellow fever is quite bad at Guaymas, and several case have appeared at Mazatlan. The people are fleeing from the latter place. The authorities of Hermosillo have put a quarantine on the Sonora Railroad line. They examine every train and oblige cars to be fumigated before allowing them to pass. The fever this year appears to be confined to the Pacific coast. The fever has not yet appeared on the Gulf coast. SPEECHES OF CONGRESSMEN. How They are Printed and Scattered Broadcast—lnteresting Statistics. After all, says a Washington special, Congress has done something. It has dis tributed to the suffering people for their enlightenment 6,000,000 speeches. “I have just finished figuring up the number of speeches sent out by members of the House,” said the Superintendent of the nouse folding-room to your correspond ent, “and find that the number is 4,250,301. Add the number sent by the Senate and it will give a total, I should think, of at least 6,000,000. The Senators, while they don’t send as many general documents, such as agricultural reports and bound volumes of any and all sorts, do send a great many speeches. They are more interested in carrying their States than they are in making personal friends of the people, so that the pleasant task of sending agricultural reports to farmers and other documents to other sorts of people they leave to members, while they confine their attention more to speeches which they expect will have more effect upon public sentiment as to the choice between Republican and Democratic parties.” ‘‘And where do all these speeches go? These 6,000,000 that have been already sent.” “In every direction; more especially, of course, to the doubtful States and to the States where the tariff question is likely to play an important part in the com ing contest, but they go everywhere.” “And what are they about?” “Tariff. Nearly everything is ;ariff. Of course speeches containing agricultural information are sent to the farmers and others about manufactures and matters of this sort to manufacturers, but the large proportion of speeches sent out are upon the tariff, and if they give any other in formation give it incidentally.” “Whose speeches are most sent?” “On the Democratic side Hurd’s speeches are probably the most popular of any. We have sent out a great num ber of his—l could not say how many; 100,000, or perhaps 200,000*. They have gone in every direction, of course, but more especially West and Northwest, where the tariff reform is most popular. A good many have been sent to the South, too. Next to Hurd’s, Morrison’s speeches are probably the most popular. Of Mr. Hewitt’s a good many are sent out, though they do not go so much to the West.” “And on the Republican side?” “On the Republican side McKinley’s speeches are the most sought after and the most sent out. We have sent a great many of bis. llorr’s go pretty well, and of course Kelley’s are popular.” “How many more of the speeches of this session will be sent out, do you sup pose ?” “That is pretty hard to answer. From the experience of former Presidential campaigns I should say there will be 2,- 000,000 or 3,000,000 of the House speeches, to say nothing of those in the Senate.” “Supposing then the number of Senate speeches yet to be sent out about in the same proportion it would bring the crand total of speeches made in this Congress, distributed and to be distributed, some thing like 10,000,000, will it?” “Probably about 10,000,000, yes.” “These people must spend considerable money in sending out their speeches in such large numbers, do they not?” “Yes; they pay for the printing and the paper on which they are printed. We furnish the envelopes and they are franked through the mails, yet the amount paid for printing 8,000,000 or 10,000,000 speeches is considerable. The Senators expend considerable on matters of this sort. I could give you the name oj one Senator who I know is spending SI,OOO of this year’s salary in this work. Flower, who has been mentioned sev eral times at Chicago this week, spent several thousands in la9t Congress in dis tributing his- own speeches—probably twice the amount of his salary. It was no unusual thing for orders tb come in from him for 15,000 or 20,000 and some times 35,000 copies of his speeches at one time. He sent hundreds of thousands of them.” The force of employes in the House folding room, which numbers about 150, is still busy. Orders still come in from members to have their speeches printed, folded and mailed. RAILROAD RUMBLINGS. Bright Flashes of Intelligence from Near and Afar. Capt. W. A. Little says the charter for the Columbus Southern will be obtained in a few days. The surveyors on the Midland Railroad, from Atlanta to Columbus, are reported near the Flat shoals. The survey will be run from the shoals on the west side of Flint river to Atlanta. The grading on the Buena Vista Rail road, from Andersonville, has been com pleted to Ellaville, except about ten davs work at the terminus near Anderson ville. The contractors report that the work will.be completed by July 20, when the Central Railroad Company will com mence putting down the iron. Grading will immediately commence from Ella ville to Buena Vista, and it is hoped to reach that point by Sept. 15. An Electric Light Suit Decided. New York, July 15.—Judge Shipman has tiled his decision in favor of the de fendants in the suit of the Brush Electric Company against tbe United States Electric Lighting Company, which has been on trial four years. ’ The suit was upon two principal patents ol Charles F. Brush, which, it was claimed, covered the entire business of electric arc lighting. One of the patents was withdrawn, and Judge Shipman decided the other to be invalid, and dismisses the bill with costs as to both, A WESTERS MAZEPPA. Ride of a Young Man who Waa Stripped of His Clothing and Lashed to a Broncho. Mr. Bouesaud, a wealthy cattle owner, whose herds range In the unorganized territory of Northwestern Nebraska, says an Omaha special to the Philadelphia rimes, has just returned from the annual “round-up” in that region, and relates a tale of the plains that ia in some respects a counterpart of the Orthodox Mazeppa. When Mr. Boussaud reached his ranch, about the middle or June, he found his cowboys nursing a young man whom they had rescued from the hack of a broncho. When discovered the modern Mazeppa was lasbed to the horse, entirely naked and unconscious. The animal was about broken down, as if from long running, and was easily lassooed by the cowboys, who cut the thongs and released the strange captive. This happened about two weeks before Mr. Boussa ud’s arrival, andduringall that time the stranger had lain in a stupor. A few days before Boussaud left on his re turn journey to Omaha, haviug a little smattering of medical knowledge, he suc ceeded in restoring the patient to eon sciotisness. and his recovery was rapid. When able to talk he said his name was Heni*y Burbank, that he was an English man and 34 years of age. About three years ago at Falmouth, England, he formed a partnership with a friend named Thomas Wilson, some years his senior, and with him came to Amer ica to embark in the eaft tie business. They cast around for a while and finally settled in northwestern Nebraska, where the range was unlimited and herders few and far apart. Thev built a comfortable ranch on a little stream, where Wilson’s young wife reigned as housekeeper, attended by two or three female domestics. Burbank was a handsome young gal lant, and while Wilson was absent riding about the range found it agreeable to make love to the latter’s wife. This went on for some months, until in the latter part of May one of the cowboys who had a grievance against Burbank surprised him and Mrs. Wilson in a compromising situation aud informed the woman’s hus band, whose jealousy had already been aroused. That night Burbank was cap tured, while asleep in bed, by Wilson and three of his men, and bound before he had a chance to resist. Wilson had hitn stripped of every bit of clothing and bound on the back of a wild broncho, which was started off by a vigorous lash ing. Before morning Burbank became un conscious, and is therefore unable to tell anything about his terrible trip. He thinks that the outrage was committed on the night of May 27 and he was rescued on the morning of June 3, which would make seven days that he had been travel ing about the plains on the horse’s back without food sr drink and exposed to the sun and wind. Wilson’s ranch is about 200 miles Irotn the spot where Bur bank was found, but it is hardly probable that the broncho took a direct course, and therefore must have covered many more miles in hi 9 wild journey. When fully re stored to health Burbank proposes to make a visit of retaliation on Wilson and will be backed by Boussattd’s men anil also a squad front the Ogallala Land and Cattle Company, whose range is near Boussaud’s. DAN CUPID’S STRATEGY. A Country Chloe and Her Swain Make a Slippered Guardian Sing Small. In James City county lives Mr. Rich ardson, says the Norfolk Virginian, who, until recently, had a stepdaughter, Miss Inez Crittenden, of whom he was proud. She had sat under vine and the back porch and joined in sweet con verse with her lover, Mr. Chas. S. Bailey. These Madeira vine symposiums were held at various intervals until the young people were in love with each othen But the old gentleman bolted the convention and refused to confirm the nomination. So the independents came to Norfolk on Monday last and applied to the clerk of the court for a license to get married. The deputy, Mr. Coleman, asked the age of the young lady and was told sho was eighteen. lie informed the young couple that they must bring the consent of the young lady’s father or guardian, and was told that she had neither. With his usual caution the deputy demanded the written consent of the lady’s mother and formu lated such a document, which was taken from the office and returned with the sig nature of Mahala Crittenden and wit nessed by W. T. Ballentine. The license was then issued aud nothing else heard of the matter until stepfather Richardson made his appearance in the Clerk’s office yesterday and demanded upon what au thority the license had been issued. Mr. Coleman produced the written consent of the mother, as above stated, and step father Richardson foamed at the mouth and pronounced it a forgery, at the same time declaring that he would proceed against witness Ballentine. The couple are supposed to be in the city and the old gentleman went to look for them. Bailey and Ballentine were both ar rested in the afternoon and brought be fore Justice Saunders, who released them on bail. Ballentine tells a funny story, to the effect that as he was passing down Bank street he was stopped near Hine’s wood yard and asked by Bailey if he would witness the signature of the girl’s mother to a permit for her marriage. An old woman handed him the paper, and he, supposing her to be the girl’s mother, readily witnessed the signature, which, it is said, was written by the girl. The old gentleman was not so irate in the after noon and was disposed to do the God bless-you-my-ehildren act. HUNTING FOR AMERICAN HIS TORY. • Work on the Capitol Dome Suspended Until Home Is Found. The authorities who have in charge the historic fresco work which is lieing painted around the walls of the Capitol dome about one hundred feet above the floor, says a Washington special, have struck a snag. Signor Castoggine, the successor of the late Signor Brumidi, was putting the finishing touches on the last scene furnished him by Architect Clark and made a demand for another piece of American history. It was then the lamentable discovery was made that there was not enough history to go round. The spirit of the allegory must lie maintained, and that precludes the idea of introducing the events of a merely domestic character. The great change’s that have taken place in our own govern ment were thought to be out of sympathy with the theme as it has been pursued up to this time. Architect Clark, Librarian Spofford and several other great histori ans laid their heads together and made numerous suggestions, among which were tbe discovery of gold, the driving of the last spike on the railroad which spanned the continent and the tragedy of the assassination of Lin coln and Garfield. None of these ap pealed to the fine artistic sense of the old Roman, who shrugged his shoulders dis dainfully at the crude suggestions and looked unutterable contempt at such proof of the rneagemess of American his tory. The bald fact is, therefore, that work on the frtscoe is suspended for want of history and will not be resumed before next fall, when, it is hoped, enough his tory will have been discovered to go around. At present the allegory extends about three-fourlhs of the way around the wall. Death of an Aged Educator. Baltimore, July 15.—Mrs. A. Lincoln Phelps died at her residence in this city to-day, the ninety-first anniversary of her birth. Mrs. l’heips was,widely known as an educator, the greater part of her life having been spent as the head of female institutions of learning. Mrs. Phelps was formerly Miss Hart, sister of the late Mrs. Willard, of Troy, N. Y., Female Semin ary, where she began her career as an ed ucator. Educational Convention*. Madison, Wis., July 15.— The conven tion week oi the National Educational Association opened here this morning with a meeting of the WiJbonsin State Teacher’s Association, with public ses sions of the Councit of Education, and of the Froebel Institute of North America The convention proper of the National Educational Association opens this even ing. Every train arriving is filled. A Plea from Dongola. Cairo, July 15.—The citizens of Don gola have telegraphed to the Khedive im ploring him to send troops to their assist ance. They offer to pay the expenses of any force that may be sent to their relief. into the lion’s dkn. Cairo, July 15.—A British officer, ac companied by an aide-de-camp of the Khedive, has been sent to Dongola to learn the true attitude of the Governor of that place, j PRICK 810 A-YKAR i I 6 CENTS A COPY. ’ | beaten by three runs. THE CLINCHES SCORE 7 TO THE OGLETHORPES 4. Wther Partly Responsible for ° f the V *®* tor —The Merits Sr„r°Vi a '" e r TO,a *“ * h " •*• WoritT * lh# s *®run* Augusta, Ga., July 15.-The game tie tween the Oglethorpes and Clinches to day was witnessed by a small crowd on account of rain. The game was close and very exciting. Both clubs played uader great disadvantage, the grass keeping the ball wet throughout the whole game Had the weather been fair no doubt the visitors would have won the game. THE SCORE. The score is as follows: OGLETHORPES. Rossiter, 2b V* j ’ l *‘ P j°’ i' *4 Fanning, p * j j , J ? Gomm, c.f 4 1 0 0 * ‘ Bcanlao r a.s „ 4 0 0 0 1 1 Cleary, lb 4 0 0 0 11 s Colly. Sb 4 0 0 0 2 1 Be net, c 4 0 0 0 1 Sullivan, r.f * 0 0 0 0 1 Deign an, l.f 4 0 a 3 0 0 Total 4 4 4 27 10 CLINCHES. ~ , . • 18. T.B. P.O. A. K Stubbs,l.f .... 5 0 1 1 1 o , Mcrrit, c... 5 3 4 a k , ilillis,c.t. and lb 5 0 ] 7 y „ , T~y.*.s., f i 2 J 1 j 0 Gardiner, 3b .. .5 2 j Fleming,lb and cf 5 0 3 a 4 n * Brodie, r.f. 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 liamaun. p 4 1 1 1 1 q Y Bins'll, 2b 4 0 2 2 2 2 1 Total 37 7 12 12 27 2s ~i Time of game two hours. Runs earned—Oglethorpes 1. First base on called bulls—Clinches 1. Struck out—Clinches 8, Oglethorpes 2 Deft on bases—Clinches G, Oglethorpes 6. Double plays—Oglethorpes 2, Cleary and Kossiter, Fanning and Hoasiter. 3 Passed balls—Oglethorpes 3, Clinches 1. W ild pitches—Oglethorpesli, Clinches*. Hies caught—Ogletboriies 3. Clinches 2. Pouls caught— Oglethorpes 1, Clinches 0. Umpire—ll. J. Burns of tlie Browns. jfiatnea KDewhei-e. ashuWton, July 15.—Games of hall were played to-day as follows: At Detroit—Chicago0, Detroit 14. York 4, Philadoi- At Cincinnati—Cincinnati . Baltimore 2. At Boston—Boston 4. Providence 8. AHDlevoland—Cleveland 1, Buffalo 2. At Trenton—Trenton 0, Allentown 11. g _ At Wilmington, Del.—Wilmington 6, Iron* At Columbus—Columbus (I, Washington 2. Monmouth Park Race*. New 'York, July 15.—There were six events at Monmouth Park to-day. Hrstßace—Ono mile ami three furlongs. Barnes won easily in 2:25U, with Jack of Hearts second, anil Monitor third % skoisd Race—Selling allowances; three quarters of a tulle. Cricket won, with De tective second, and IJttlc Savage third. Time 1 Third Race—Midsummer handicap; one mile. Little Minch won, with Bnckston sec ond, and Thackeray third. Time 1:44. Fourth Race—Free handicap sweepstakes: one and one-quarter miles. Euclid won with Free Gold second and Koval Arch third’ No time taken. Fikth liAi-K—Selling allowances; one mile and a furlong. Hartford won, with Lute string second and Lytton third. Time IM\£. Sixth Rack -Handicap hurdle race; one and three-quarter miles. Marshall won, with Glenarm second and Bally third. Time 3.38'-jj. The Stallion Record Lowered, Chicago, Julv 15. —At the Driving Park meeting to-day Phallus trotted a mile in 2:13%, beating the best hi nil ion rfljkrd, MINOR MENTION BY WIRE. Some Little Items of Interest and Some Items of Little Interest. London, July 15.—The English Government has offered X 150,000 tor four of the pictures in the Blenheim collections. It offers X7u,000 far the Anseder Madonna alone. The Bight lion, Lyons Playfair will sail for America on Sept. 7. Baltimore, July 15.—Capt. W. B. Chew, one of the oldest and best known conductors of the Baltimore and Ohio Itoad. was arrested this morning on a charge of embezzling funds belonging to the compuny. Vienna, July 16.—The Emperor of Ger many has arrived at Gastein. He will have an interview with the Emperor of Austria on Aug. 5. Aden, July 15.—The British resident, with the gunboats Langcr and Arab, have gone to Annex Berbera. a seaport of East Africa. Tim Hague. July 15.—The Dutch Cabinet has prepared a bill making the Queen regent if the King should die before Princess Wiihel mina attains her majority. Paris, July 15.—1 t is announced that it is not intended that the French forces In Mada gascar shall march on Antanarivo, hut that they only want to seize points on the coast which arc healthy. Vienna, July 1$. —A storm in Moravia lias caused immeusc damage to crops. Baltimore, July 15.—A ditllcultv occurred yesterday afternoon at a picnic of the Galien .fishermen, a colored organization, at Irving Park, in Howard county, during which Rufus Thomas, of this city, was shot by George Washington. The wounded man was brought to tiiis citv and died to-day. Washington was arrested in this city this evening. ROME, July 15.—The Pope has decided to create a residential Archbishopric at Car thage. which he will place In charge of Cardi nal Lavigeric, at present Archbishop of Algiers. Monsignor Duserre will be appointed Archbishop of Algiers. The Vatican has issued Wb appendix to the Free Masonry encyclical suspending for a year the obligation of Bishops to denounce secret societies. Raleigh, N. C., July 15.—Joseph J. W il liams, who with John Poole was charged with the murder of Willie Watkins Dec. 22, I'BB3, near Raleigh, was to-day, after a trial lasting a week, convicted of murder, Key East, N. J., July 15.—ltcv.Dr. Vernon, of Philadelphia, conducted the service at the school of the American Institute of Christian Philosophy here to-day. An address was made by the President, Rev. Dr. Charles F. Deems, of New York. Rev. Dr. Jessee B. Thomas, of Brooklyn, lectured on “Genista Scriptural and Extra Scriptural.” To-mor row Rev. Prof. Davis, of the University of Virginia, will lecture, and Thursday morning the annual address will be delivered by Dr. Deems. Madrid, July 15.—The Spanish ironclad Gravina has been wrecked during a terriflo hurricane in the Phillipinc Islands. Two officers and seven of the crew were drowned. London, July 15.—Earl Cowley, member of the House of Lords, is dead. Galveston. Julv 15.—A special from Mo- Dade says that Peter Allen was waylaid and killed to-day by an unknown party. The Cotton Trade’s Depression. Montreal, July 15.—The condition of the cotton trade continues to cause much uneasiness in business circles. A gentle man who was sent to England has return ed, and it is said that be finds it difficult to ship cotton to that country unless by an enormous sacrifice. Fifty Drowned In One Place Within Three Months. Chicago, July 15.—A Portland, Oregon, dispatch says: “Four more fishermen were drowned at the mouth ol the Colum bia river yesterday. 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