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jfetcannah JUJoniing mini's.
. ESTABLISHED 1850. 1
Jj h. ESTILL, Editor aid Proprietor,!
A PAT without a shock
CH ARLESTON BEGINS TO BALLY
FROM HEK CALAMITY.
Mjor Courtenay Appoints a Committee
to Inspect the City’s Damaged Build
lng,-F°ur More Deaths Among the
eofferers— Relief Being Distributed—
jrfgroes Appeal for Separate Contri
butions.
Charleston, Bept. 8. To-day, the
ninth day of the earthquake in Charles
ton, has been one of mingled hope and
despondency. To begin with, there has
been no shook since 6:20 o’clock yester
day atternoon. Tuesday night was rery
gloomy. A heavy shower of rain had
fallen and most of the people were, tor no
reason except the horror created by the
terrible ordeal through which they had
passed, expecting another visitation. The
rain ceased, however, and as the night
wore on without a repetition of the
terrible shock of that ratal
Tuesday night, the city sank
Into rest, and the camps were soon envel
#ped in silence. This morning everybody
seemed to take a more cheerful view ol
tbe situation, especially as the forenoon
passed without a shock. At 2 o’clock
this afternoon, however, another heavy
shower came on, and brought with it dis
mal forebodings. These again disap
peared when, an hour later, the rain
ceased and the sun again came out. Much
was done in the way of relief. The Sub
sistence Committee have distributed
5,000 rations, of whioh about 6,500 were
given to colored people.
THK SUNDAY SERMONS.
Much comment has been caused by the
tenor of some ot the sermons delivered
here on Sunday. On this subject tbe
Rev. Robert Wilson, an Episcopal clergy
man ol St. Luke’s eburoh, says in a card
to be published to-morrow: Tbe man who
tailed this a “vlsltatiou of God’s wrath
for sin” is a fanatic who ought to he
silenced. God is a loving father and not
an executioner. Such talk is narrow,
dangerous and false. If we suffer from
the operation of the wise laws which gov
ern the universe for the general good the
compensations will come hereafter. This
earthquake teaches the littleness of our
power and knowledge, and our depend
ence on Him. Tbe very faot that this
Is the result of a great law gives us abso
lute confidence, for just as sure as sum
mer follows winter aud seed time follows
harvest, so surely has this danger passed
by, and we are not to look for a recur
rence until two winters come in one year.
‘ The Lord is loving unto man, and
Ills mercy is over all His Works.’’
ALL DANGER OVER,
l’rof. AlcGee of the Geological Survey,
left the city to-day. Iu a letter to the
News and Courier he says: “I feel quite
satisfied that there is no reason to fear a
future shook ot greater severity than
those which have occurred within the
past sixty hours. I am, therefore,
tleoidedly of the opinion that
the citizens can safely return to wooden
bouses in which the chimueya or plaster
ing are not so severely scattered as to be
in constant danger of failing. I also de
sire to reiterate my firm conviction that
th- re is not the slightest danger of tidal
waves, volcanic eruptions or other catas
trophic disturbance. There is every
probability that slight shocks w'ill con
tinue for some days. Indeed, such shocks
Dught to be regarded as favorable indica
tions rather than otherwise, as they indi
cate that tbe accumulating stresses to
which the earthquake is due are relieved
bom time to time.”
ADDITIONAL DEATHS.
Five additional deaths from the earth
quake were reported at the Health De
partment today.
• 'icsar White, a colored infant 8 days
o'd, died in a tent on Taylor street from
exposure.
Julius Irvin, a colored infant 5 months
old. died from bronohitis and exposure.
W. K. Thompson, colored, 36 years old,
died from hemorrhage and exposure.
After pointing to the fateful hour of
which brought such disaster to
Charleston lor eight days the bands on
s ’- Miohe.el’s clock made a move yester
day. The watchman who is charged
"iih its regulation went up into the
cioek tower and managed to start the old
flock again, and at 2 o’clock the hands
sl *r ed once more to indicate the hour of
tte day. This is one more sign that
* arh ston lives in spite of the terrible
calamity which has visited her.
CLEARING AWAY THE DEBRIS.
Tilings are settling down in Charleston,
mi ihe slight tremor of the earthquake
winch is leit once or twice a day a> tracts
Ttie more attention than the rumbling of
s passing wagon, laborers are at work
ln every direction clearing away the
oiassts of fallen brick and stone, and
itrenuuus efforts are being made to pro
let'i the injured buildings from the ex
{-cctt-rl rains. Everywheretberearesigns
t a restoration ot the normal condition
i things, and business is transacted
last as usual. The Relief Commitiee,
"Die!) was organized last Saturday, is
tf iivoiv at work, and has now provided
•fonunodatlons in tents and in huts for
r, 'ei *I,OOO persons. Resides this the Sub*
tience Committee Is in full swing, and
out to-day ample rations of
m vat, bread and sugar to all wortbv ap
plicanta.
!t, i*[iianis to make the distribution
■Mealier upon the reoommendatiou of the
ol the different denominations
In the city.
'".b'criptlons continue to come in very
. and the aggregate now is about
l This will go a long way to
triis relieving the present distress in
a, bul i8 o '>>y u (lr °P In the bucket
'" "'iparison with what is required to
Cnarlcston what it was a little more
than a week ago.
IHK effect on animals.
.i e,ll ‘ ct of the great shock on Tuesday
08 animals may l> best illustrated
im,,- B ! an *l>ede of the horses at engine
. * L They escaped from the
tin, m-h 1 ! 11 ri,n in tbe widest affright
I, ’' , lti p upper part ot the city, snort
er an n !, De lghlng, to the terror and alarm
i Wb ? m tbf, y Passed. They were not
Nr , unlil morning, having run as
l ave Wa ß°ner’s farm. All those who
>• • t " n . e 10 tbo nHy froni the country
ip, m ~a t tfle pH If b t of the poor animals
m ‘ Wa pltiiui In the extreme. Those
„ were stabled endeavored to break
tremi.h. stood up ill their stalls
Put ll,shivering. Horses neighed
gum ~ osj 'stress in unmistakable lan
nia ’iier 1 ' 1 C ° WS * owei * * n “most piteous
'T.BEING TO TIIK WOODS.
Id nbimals that were at large
i I,{b tl,e woods and sought to hide
In ti,|. thL.l r , oln lhe mystarious danger
Ihetic “,* nd A most pa
fullv hjl J “ent occurred Tuesday night,
v, v savlL i h ? ur * lter tb * shock. A
A looking mastffl' approached
t *„.Opting street, w hich added
.i;* h Pj l ° tbe man’s frFbt. T’ise
d'*g. however nam* over In
the reporter and lioked his shoes as an
eloquent and pathetic appeal lor moral
oomfort. Subsequently tbe animal moved
off and stopped from time to time,whining
at every door, and seeking in vain ad
mission. A gentleman who has just re
turned from John’s Island says that at
an early hour Tuesday afternoon, cows
and sheep came hurriedly in from the
fields, lay down in a circle, and filled the
air with their moans. Chickens went to
roost long betore dark. Tnls gentleman
was sleeping soundly at the time oi the
earthquake and was thrown out of bed.
AT THE MARKET.
The scene in the market to-day was
cheering. The long row of buildings, a
landmark of Charlsston, escaped Injury,
with tbe exception of tbe hall at the
western end of the market. This is badly
shaken and cracked. The wall, it is
feared, will have to be pulled down. Tbe
butchers were at their stalls with their
tempting display of joints, ribs, steaks,
roasts and “soup bones.” No attempt
bas been made to advance prices. Beef
Is sold at from 10c. to 15c., and other
meats at the usual prices. There was
quite a falling off in the number of out
going passengers to-day. This was owing
ohlefly to the aotion ot the railroads
and the oity authorities. It was
found that large numbers of colored per
sons were applying for passes wnich they
used to make excursions to the country.
It is said that a number of people who
could afford to pay were using free
passes. Free passes will be given here
after to those women and children who
have no homes and shelter here.
THE BAILORS’ HOME.
The Sailors’ Home in Charleston Is a
complete wreck, and will have to be re
built from its foundation. Tbe matron
barely escaped with her life. The chap
lain, Rev. C. E. Chichester and his wife
were providentially out of the oity, or
they would probably have been latally
injured. The Mariners’ church is so se
riously injured that it cannot be
used, and may have to be rebuilt,
it will require at least $16,000 to replace
these buildings. An appeal is made to
seafaring men everywhere who could
easily raise the amount needed. The
work among the seamen goes on, and
servioes will be held on tbe wharves and
on the ships. Contributions can be sent
to Rev. C. E. Chickester, Charleston. Re
ports of great distress in colored villages
on tbe line ot the South Carolina road are
reaohing here. There will be speedy ac
tion, and what relief is needed will be
given out of the Charleston fund.
The Mayor has appointed a board of en
gineers and architects, with Capt. W. H.
Bixby, of the United States Engineer
Corps, as chairman, to examine and re
port upon dangerous buildings for re
moval. Tbe publio buildings are first to
be inspeoted to determine tbeir safety and
the extent ot their injury. Places of busi
ness will be inspected next, and then
residences.
Contributions for the relief of the suf
ferers continue to come in, although the
amount so far received has not been suffi
cient oy any means to supply tbe necessi
ties of the situation. The receipts so far
turned over to the committee amount to
$110,737.
There was a distinct shock at Summer
ville this atternoon, but no damage was
done.
Avery perceptible shook was felt here
at 10:60 o’clock this morning, lasting six
seconds.
APPEAL OF THE NEGROES.
Washington, Sept. B.— To-night’s
mail brought to the Associated Tress of
fice a note dated Charleston, Sept. 6,
signed by 8. W. McKinley for a commit
tee, asking the publication of the follow
ing appeal:
Charleston. 8. C., Sent. 6, 1886.—At a
meeting held by' the colored citizens of this
city, at Mount Zion African Methodist Epis
copal church. It was resolved that a comm t
tee should be appointed to present to the pub
lic the actual condition ot the colored people
as Mifferers from the recent earthquake. The
committee met and determined to send an ap
{>eal to the people ot the country in their be
ialf We, represents ivesof the oolored peo
ple of Charleston, who have been rendered
destitute in many cases by the earth
quake, do appeal to the gener
osity of the American people for aid in
this trying hour. It is not necessary to re
count the horrors of the calamity, for its ex
tent is known. We therefore simply ask that
our people receive through the committee
which has been appointed by them whatever
donations (he generous people of this land are
williug to send. The neoi is urgent. Imme
diate aid is necessary.
8. W. McKinley. Chairman,
Ksv. .1 E. Wilson,
Rev. I„ It. Nichols.
Rev. P. W. Jefferson.
Rev. R. I. Sanders.
Rev. Georok C. Rowe,
W. L>. CitrM, M. D.. Secretary.
The Secretary will sign for anything
that may be sent to him. The signatures
are not autographs. The document ap
pears to be a copy. It is written upon
what was a letter head, lrom which all
but the date line lias been cut. The pen
manship is business-llKe. and the matter
is given anove without a particle of edit
ing. The note of inclosure is brief and
direct, and is even more business-like in
shape than the appeal, but was written by
different persons. The postmark is that
of the Wilmington and .Jacksonville rail
way post office and not Charleifton.
PLANNING A BIG LOAN.
New York, Sept. B.— At an informal
meeting held in New York to-day of sev
eral prominent business men of Charles
ton and a portion ot the committee ap
pointed by the Chamber of Commerce
lor the relief of the Charleston sufferers,
preliminary steps were taken towards the
organization of atrutt company, with Its
principal office in Charleston, and with
branch offices in ail ttie large oitfes of the
country, for the purpose of raising the
necessary funds by subscription to its
stock for the rebuilding of the ruined
portion of the city, the money to be
loaned on bond secured by mortgage on
the property at 8 per cent, interest.
The steamship Delaware, oi the Clyde-
Charleslon line, sailed to-nlgbt for
Charleston with articles lor the relief ol
the earthquake sufferers.
BALTIMORE’S BIG BOON.
Baltimore, Md., Sept, B.— The work of
raising funds for the relief of stricken
Charleston Is progressing finely. The
counter subscriptions started by the
American nave reached $3,500. The fund
contributed to Mayor Hodges amounts to
$7,000. and the performance this afternoon
and to-night at Ford’s Opera House of
George lloey’s comedy, “Keep ft Dark,”
will net at least $5,000. Tickets for the
latter were sold by the police, and over
three thousand were turned awuy from
the theatre. Contributions are still pour
ing In and by the end ol the week $25,000
will be subscribed.
DETROIT’S BTMPATHY ENLISTED.
Detroit, Sept. B.—At the call of the
Mayor a citizens’ meeting was held at the
Cltv Hail to-day to take steps towards
helping the Charleston sufferers. In ten
minutes $1,186 was subscribed, and a sub
scription committee, consisting of Gov.
Algor. Mayor Chamberlain and four oth
ers was appointed. An address lo the
people has l>een issued by the committee
asking further subscriptions, immedi
ately $l,oo<) was sent to theMavor of
i innrlesion.
SAVANNAH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1886.
MR. M’WADE’S REPORT.
Philadelphia, Sept. S.-t-Übe following
telegram was received this afternoon by
Mr. Baily, chairman of tbefrdlief commit
tee, from R, McWade, oify editor of tbe
Ledger, and member of tbe *ommittee who
was appointed to visit Charleston to ob
tain definite information:
The newspaper reports hitve not exagge
rated itie wide-spread havoc,and destitution
caused bv the earthquake. In this city of
over So.OOO inhabitants not a Public building,
store or dwelling has escapedidamaKe. Many
lives have been lost. Ataytr Courtenay is
working hard, aud is ably seconded bv
a capital local rpliet committee.
He is sub-dmding tbe city into
districts, with the aid of clergymen of all
shades of religion, and is carefully distributing
the funds remitted to him. Money, and
plenty of it, is urgently maided to meet press
ing wants. A general fading of insecurity
prevails, and the re-identi camp in open lots
and along the Battery, ss well as the borders
of the Rut'edge street lakss. A foul, sicken
ing odor, arising from fissures in the streo.s
aud open sewers and inlels, pervades the en
tire city. There Is a latent dread of sickness,
and most energetic efforts are being made by
Mayor Courtenay and Cletk Simmons to e'ear
the streets of debris. Women and children
in large numbers aiie being sent out of the
city. Whatever Philadelphia gives ought to
be given promptly.”
The Citizens’ Committee held a meeting
at noon at the Mayor’s offices. Secretary
Childs reported tbot $2,199 17 had been
received since Tuesday, making the total
to date $17,969.
JACKSONVILLE’S FUND.
Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. B.—The net
sum contributed here ior the Charleston
sufferers is $2,900.
CUBA’S SPRINGS.
Havana, Sept. B.—The springs which
recently appeared pear the village of
Ceibadelagiea continue to flow in undt
miuished volume, apd In spite of the ef
forts to deviate the Ivtater from its course
the inundation is increasing. A portion
of the village is njdre than three feet
underwater. The inhabitants are pauio
stricken.
BREWERS ON PROHIBITION.
A Claim That the Law in (he South
is to Regulate Negroes.
Niagara Falls, Sept. B.—At a special
meeting of the National Brewers' Assool
tlon tbe joint report oi the “Vigilance aud
Publication” Committee was considered.
It says, among tilings, that during tbe
last year many applications for documents
have been received from persons living in
Georgia and Virginia. From our corre
spondents in those States we learn that
the success of the prohibition movement
is mainly due to a desire on the part of
tho ruling party (the Democratic) to keep
the colored population within moral
bounds. It is claimed that for an exclu
sively white population the Southern
Democrats would not dream of passing
such laws. Discussion of the question of
the basis of personal and industrial lib
erty was entirely impossibly, because, as
one of our correspondents writes, the ad
vocates of the laws invariably answered
nil suoh arguments by claiming that these
measures were intended to restrain only
tbe "black man.” Huob lo|;io is beyond
our comprehension. To us, it seems tbat
tbe greater tbe depravity in population
the greater also the need ofcontrol. Pro
hibition and local option (to away with
all control, leaving the liquor traffic prac
tically as free as it would be in the ab
sence of any laws on tbe subject, but far
more dangerous to society tin account of
the immorality inseparably connected
with a constant recurrence of law break
ing.
CALLS FOR 8 PElt CENTS.
Tlie Treasury Officials Pleased by
the Number Sent lu.
Washington. Sept. B.—The Treasury
officials are pleased’with the success at
tending their invltatiion to the holders of
3 per cent, bonds to surrender them for
redemption. Of the $10,000,000 worth in
cluded in this new fqnu of call $1,000,000
worth have been presented for redemp
tion. The purpose 6 f the new departure
was lo obtain bonds lor redemption lrom
individuals and corporations willing to
convert them into cash to use in more
profitable investments, and thus obviate
the necessity tor editing in bonus
held bv national bunks, thereby lorcing a
surrender ol the nationul bank currency.
The bonds redeemed under the Treasury
invitation were surrendered by parties
other than national baks. It Is proposed
to continue this policy of inviting the sur
render of 3 per cent, hoinds, and it is prob
able that a rule will j>e adopted under
which holders of such bonds may present
them at any time and have them redeemed
with accrued interest.
BI KM INGHAM'S BOOM.
Jotin 11. Inman ntl Others Making
Additional Large Investment*.
Birmingham, At ( a., Sept. B.— One mil
lion dollars’ worth of stock of the Pratt,
Coal and Iron Company has been sold to
John H. Inman andiothers, of New York,
and Nathaniel Baxjter and A. M. Shook.
The company has tli largest bituminous
cat mines In thp world. Nineteen*
twentieths of the stpek is owned, besides
the persons named,:by Enoch Enslay, 8.
s, Human, John Ij. Inman, Nathaniel
Baxter and A. M. ivhook, of Tennessee.
The company to-day determined to ex
pend $ 1,000,000 in the erection of four fur
naces and basic Beqsemer steel works,
at the town of N4v Pittsburg, six miles
lrom here. Three wore coal mines are
also to be opeued. This assures to the
Birmingham district, within a radius of
ten miles, twenty lapge but blast coke fur
naces, seven ol wblih are now In blast,
one repairing, and 1 welve in process of
erection. Besides tpese the Pratt Com
pany will also make a steel experiment
with $2,000,000 capital at their new town
of Bessemer.
On tho (Stock Exchange List.
New York, Sept. B.—-The Governing
Committee ot the New York Stock Ex
change to-day ordered placed *on the regu
lar list of securities the new Fast Tennes
see, Virginia and Georgia Hahlruad Com
pany, viz.: $11,000,000 first preferred
stock, $18,600,000 second prelarred slock,
$11,175,000 consolidated first mortgage
bonds. The Trust Company receipts for
the same securities will beta ken off tbs
list on Sept. 23. It the Stock List Com
mittee recommended to the ’ Governing
Committee that new Georgia bonds bo
placed upon the regular list the recom
mend ati onjwasjiotjaotedjiiiojL^
Two Fatally Burtsetl.
Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 81—The resi
dence ot L. L. Mathews, cbockroaster at
the Imperial coal mines at Mi-ntour, I’a.,
was burned last evening and tils wile and
2-year-old child were fatally burned. The
fire originated, It Is supposed, by Mrs.
Mathews’ attempting to start a fire by
the use of carbon oil. A ioui l explosion
was heard. The woman and child were
gotten out by neighbors, but they were
borriblv burned.
RDM’S FIGHT IN FULTON
THE ANTIS FIRE HOT SHOT AT
THK RICE FACTION.
Forty Thousand Dollars Demanded
from the Central Railroad by a Wo
man Stale a Widow by One of lit
Trains—Serious Trouble Narrowly
Averted Among tbe Looked Out Men
at Augusta.
Atlanta, Oi., Sept. B,— As wired last
night, a lively fight bas been brewing
among the Fulton Democrats for some
days, owing to the action of the County
Executive Committee restricting the
vote at the Senatorial primary to regis
tered Democratic voters. At a speciai
meeting of the Executive Committee to
day the obnoxious resolution was recon
sidered. This insures a heavy poll to
morrow, and it is a square fight between
tbe prohibitionists aDd the antis, with
the chances in favor of the latter. Frank
P. Rice is the candidate of the prohibi
tionists. The antis have a ticket out, but
tbe delegation is uninstructed, and it is
not known who they will favor.
In tbe Superior Court to-dav the case of
Mrs. W. A. Thompson against the Central
railroad was taken up. Her husband
was killed by a train at the Whitehall
street crossiug in 1884, and she sues tor
$40,000. The case was still pending at
adjournment.
The Agricultural Department sends
out the following crop report for Septem
ber, showing an improvement iu tbe
average of 6 points since Aug. 1. The
corn prospect in the State in comparison
with an average crop Is 90. This indi
cates an Improvement of 2 points since
Aug. 1. The average by sections is as
follows: North Georgia 63, Middle Geor
gia 69, Southwest Georgia 83, East Geor
gia 78, Southeast Georgia 86. and in the
w hole State 74. The average net profits
of this crop when grown for the market
is. according to the reports of correspond
ents, $29 64 per acre.
Tobacco’s prospective yield in com
parison with an average orop Is: Ir. North
Georgia 100, Middle Georgia 95, South
west Georgia 97, East Georgia 94, and in
the whole State 98, The average yield
per acre, as reported by the correspon
dents Is: In North Georgia 830 pounds,
Middle Georgia 605 pounds, Southwest
Georgia 700 pounds. East Georgia 200
pounds, and the average yield for the
State is 584 pounds. The correspondents
or the department agree in the conclusion
that this is likely to prove a most remu
nerative crop for this State.
Rice’s condition is: Middle Georgia 100,
Southwest Georgia 97, East Georgia 95,
Southeast Georgia 101, and the average
for the State is 98.
Sugar cane’s condition Is: Middle Geor
gia 92, Southwest Georgia 95, East Geor
gia 98, Southeast, Georgia 88, and for the
whole State 96.
Sorghum stands: North Georgia 89,
Middle Georgia 97. Southwest Georgia 92,
East Georgia 96, South'*st Georgia 100,
and the average for the State is 95.
Sweet potatoes stand: North Georgia
96, .Middle Georgia 93. Southwest Georgia
91, East Georgia and Southern Georgia 95,
and the average for the State is 94.
Hon. W. P. McClatohy, of Cobb county,
candidate for the Senate in this district,
has withdrawn.
a red-hot meeting.
A big political meeting was held at the
Opera House to-night in opposition to
Frank Price, the Senatorial candidate
from this district on the prohibition plat
form. Speeches were made by Hoke
Smith and Col. Reuben Arnold. They
charged that the Rice ticket means ad
vocacy of a general prohibition law for
the State and in favor of the convict les
sees. Mr. Rice was charged with selling
out to both sides lu tho last twelve hours,
but being really the candidate of the
Chattahoochee Brick Company. The anti-
Rice ticket is made up of strong men,
and will in the convention support a
man who will oppose a State
pronibition law and favor forfeitures by
lbe penitentiary companies 2 and 3 of
their lease for haring violated contracts
with the State. The law forbids sub
letting or selling, and at present
only one of the original lessees of those
companies has any Interest in the con
victs. Mr. Smith said ne inquired at the
executive office to-day to learn who are
the present lessees of one of the compa
nies, and nobody could tell him. The pri
mary election is to beheld in this county
to-morrow lor Senatorial delegates, and a
heavy vote will be polled. W. 8. Me-
Clatchy, of Cobb county, denies to-night
that be has withdrawn from the Senato
rial race.
mutilated by cars.
Ted Nash, an employo of the Central
railroad, working with one of the yard en
gines, was run over to-night and his
whole structure so badly mutilu|dl that,
bis death Is ODly a matter of a fewMourt.
Nash was attempting to make a coupling
when one of his feet got caugm in the
guard rail and be was thrown
on the track. Both legs and one arm were
cut off and his stomach literally torn to
pieces by one of the wheels of the car.
He was carried to Dr. Westmoreland’s
office. An examination of the extent and
nature of the wounds satisfied
the attending physicians that noth
ing could be done to save his
life. When the News correspondent
left him he was perfectly rational, hut
was growing weaker every moment.
General Agent Robert Schmidt was at bis
side doing all that be could to alleviate
tbo sufferings of the dying man. Before
these lines are read Nath will no doubt be
a corpse.
A SCHOOL GIRL DISAPPEARS.
Lula Callaway, a young lady 14 years
of age, residing at No. 140 West Fayker
street, has been misting since yesterday
morning, and her absence cannot lie ac
counted for by her parents. After break
last she and a younger sister walked to
the Marietta street school, which both
bad been attending for some time. At
the gate Lula gave hor sister her books
and told her to take them Into
the school and that she would
he in in a short time.
Lula left the gate and walked down Ma
rietta street. She did not return to school,
and this Is the last that has been heard ol
her. The missing girl’s family came here
from Nashville a lew years ago. Her
mother has no theory lo advance upon the
subject. The police are Investigating the
case.
I’nlaaki’a Nominees.
Hawkinmville, Ua., Sept. B.—A nomi
nating primary was held here to-day for
county officers. The following received
from this precinot the largest number of
votes: For Clerk of the Superior Court,
J. W. Lancaster; forSberiff, W.G. Hunt;
lor Treasurer, D. G. Fleming; for Tax
Receiver, H. B. Kendrick; for Tax Col
lector, It. H. Vauvbn; for County Sur
veyor, H. P. Cowan; for Coroner, B. B.
Johnson.
The returns from the county precincts
are not yet in, but the above can pretty
solely be counted on as the nominees.
MILIjEDGKVIIjIjK BOOMING.
The People Bound to Make Their
City One of the Best in the State.
Milledgeville, Sept. B.—Milledge
ville is now on the biggest boom ever
known here. Krery class of business is
equally prosperous, and every citizen Is
working for the good of his town. The
bitter prohibition campaign divided the
people temporarily, but ail past diflor
encee have been adjusted and the people
are again united.
At least forty houses have been built
since Christmas, and a dozen are now
being constructed. New tatnilms are
moving to the city constantly, and new
enterprises are rapidly organized. The
territory of the place is expanding, and
the wholesale merchants send drummers
more than 100 miles from home.
There is not a good house in town for
rent. Six stores have opened here lately,
and a marble yard and several stores will
be opened within a month.
The Middle Georgia Mechanical and
Agricultural College opens on Bept. 15,
and the attendance promises to be greater
than ever before. Gen. I). H. Hill and
his able assistants have worked hard to
make the college prosperous, and their
efforts are now crowned with success. A
great many parents who were afraid to
send their children to school here while
whisky was sold in the placo will take
advantage of the prohibition law and
send them.
Milledgeville offers $150,000 worth of
property in the centre of the city to the
school of technology.
The great boom that Milledgeville en
joys is simpiy the outgiowth ot the hearty
co-operation of her citizens. What she
has attained in the past has fairly im
bued her with the belief that she will
soon be a large trade centre, situated
as she is In the very centre of the Slate,
with healthy climate, good water, a tine
school, fine water power, and her people
inspired with confidence, she should
surely expect this.
A survey around the “rift” on the river
Is now being made and a channel will bo
out around It as soon as possible. A boat
will then be run between here and some
point down the river. This will open up
anew territory and trade, and cotton that
has heretofore gone to other points will
come here.
The race for the Legislature is a quiet
one. Mr. Conn is supported by four-fifths
of the whito people in the county and I)r.
Kenan by a majority of the negro voters.
The crops In this county have turned
out a great deal better than was expected
and the outlook now is that an average
crop will be gathered.
Augusta's Factory War.
Augusta, Ga., Sept. B.—This morning
six men, escorted by police, started to
work in the picker room of the Augusta
factory. They were met at the mill by
several hundred operatives,who indulged
In jeers. Four out of the six entered the
ollice of the Superintendent and two were
induced to remain out. Alter remaining
a short time the four reoruils lelt. This
afternoon at 2 o’clock eight bands, es
corted by police, entered the mill and
worked in the picker room untllOo’clook.
Several hundred operatives remained on
the streete In the neighborhood of the mill,
but offered no violence. EBorts will be
made to run the Augusta factory to
morrow. There are no developments at
the other factories.
During the afternoon the strikers held
aloof and did not cluster around the gates
and corners as during the morning. The
object ot this move on the part of the mill
men seems to be to plainly demonstrate
to the strikers that the mill property be
longs to the stockholders. Is under the
charge ot the President, and that the po
lice authority will protect the presidents
In their rights to run their property a*
they wish. The Knights are determined
and will not yield. They are said to be in
need of funds.
Florida’* Metropolis.
JiCKßONviLi.lt, Fla., Sept. B.— William
Bird, a young netcro employed hsu section
hand on the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway, who was shot last night In
the suburbs of Brooklyn by George Dan
iel, also oolored, died at 1 o’clock. Daniel
claim* that he shot Bird while stealing
milk In hts yard late last night.
Percy Faming, a youth 8 years of age.
accidentally shot his brother Walker,
aged 13 years, while out hunting, about a
mile from this city, this morning. The
shot took effect in his side and leg. Hlb
wounds may prove fatal.
Adam Cbampman, a thirteen-year-old
boy, was badly mangled to-day while
playing on the turn table of tho Jackson
ville and Fernandlna railway. He is pro
bably fatally injured.
Death at Quitman.
Quitman, Ga., Sept. B.— l. 8. Seaman,
a prominent and highly esteemed citizen
of Quitman, died this morning of hemor
rhagic fever, alter an Illness of a lew
days.
Ills of the Porkers.
Indianapolis, Ino., Sept. B.—As hog
cholera is reported as ravaging various
sections of Indiana and Illinois It may be
interesting to state that yesterday a
Henry county tarmer appeared at the
State Agricultural Bureau and said:
Having lost a large number of hogs re
cently by what was thought, to be cholera,
lie concluded to have a post mortem ex
amtnation made <m one of them. No
truces of cholera were loiind, but instead
there was a large number of parasites or
trichina: in the stomach of the hog. The
stomach will be placed in the hands of a
physician for closer analysis.
A Race War in the Minos.
Coshocton, 0., Sept. B.— A report was
received here last night to the effect that
a conflict had occuried between the black
and white miners of the Franklin coal
mines. Twenty shots were expended.
The Sheriff Is now rallying a posse to go
totbesoeneof the trouble. The troulife
has risen on aocount of the black miners
superseding the whites, who have been
out on a strike since April 16. Detect
ives are now guarding the mines and
chutes. A number of miners on both
sides were Injured, but how seriously
could not be ascertained.
England's Trades Unions.
Hull, Sept. B.—The British Tracies
Union Congress to-day adopted a resolu
tion declaring it to be the duty of the
State to provide for tho official eleotton
expenses of candidates for Parliament,
and that It is the duty o! the State to pay
salaries to members of tbo House. A
Laiior Electoral Committee was formed,
composed of fourteen members.
Ch a pii It epee’s Defen *o.
City ok Mexico, Sept. B.—To-day
being the annlversury of the heroic de
fense of the castle of Cbapultepeo during
tbe American war, solemn memorial ser
vices commemorative of tbe valor of tbe
cadets who fell there were bold at Cbapul
tepec, the President, Cabinet and highest
officers ol the armv and civil service being
present. Services were also held in all
the churches.
GEN. BULLISH IN IRELAND.
Tho Situation Not ns Serious as He
Hud Anticipated.
London, Sept. B.—Gen. Sir ltedvevs
Bailor reports that oounty Kerry, Ire
land, and the western part of county
Cork are in a less serious state of lawless
ness ihan he expected, although be says
there is a wide-spread demoralization
among the peasantry, which will require
energetic and sustained effort to coriect.
Gen. Boiler adds that satisfactory pro
i ress is being made in the work of ar
resting the area I of demoralization, and
that local sources of crime and disorder
are being especially oheoked.
Since tbe interview between Lord Hart
ingtou and Lord Salisbury all hope of a
compromise between tbe government and
Mr. l’arnell has been abandoned. Lord
Randolph Churohill is disposed to bargain
with Mr. Purnell on the basis of govern
ment support of the single clause of Mr-
Parnell’s bill relating to suspension of
evictions. The majority of the Cabinet
are opposed to any Irish legislation until
next year.
NO TAMPERING TO BE ALLOWED.
Lord Hartington insisted that there
should be no tampering with tbe Parnell
bill, and promised Lord Salisbury the vote
of the Unionists if the government abso
lutely opposed the bill. The Chamberlain
section will not vote on the bill. Mr.
Chamberlain, who has gone to the coun
try, says be will take no part in the de
bate. He adheres to bis determination to
do nothing to embarrass the government
in dealing with Ireland.
Lord Randolph Churchill will offer Mr.
Parnell facilities for a seoond reading of
his bill on Bept. 16, on condition that the
PurnolliUjs offer no obstruction to passing
the whole of the estimates. The l’arnel
liies, acting to obtain control of the gov
ernment, insist upon tbe consideration of
Mr. Parnell’s bill betore the estimates.
The probable issue will be that Mr. Par
nell will accept Lord Randolph’s oiler,
knowing tbat the deleat of bis bill is cer
tain. Air. Parnell has sent a draft of his
measure to Mr. Gladstone. The first
clause provides that lease holders may
apply to the court to fix the judicial rent;
second, that tenants, whose rents were
fixed u year ago, may apply to the court
lor a revaluation; and third, that the
court, pending decision on the applica
tions, may suspend an ejectment on pay
ment ol such proportion of the rent as the
court may decide to lie proper.
Tbe Standard says tbat Mr. Gladstone
lias announced that lie will not support
Mr. Parnell’s land bills.
M’CARTHY’S DEPARTURE.
A farewell banquet was given to Justin
McCarthy this evening prior to his de
parture for America. Air. l’arnell pre
sided. In a speech Mr. Parnell said that
Americans would welcome Air. McCarthy
as the foremost Irishman of tbe age and as
the most truthful exponent of the Irish
question. Great Britain’s first duty, he
said, was to give effeot to the principles
upon which her own greatness is based,
namely, rule of tbe people by tbe people
and for tho people; and, also, if she
pleased, to guarantee fair plav to the
Protestant community in Ireland, though
he doubted that there were many who
feared that the Protestants would not
have fair play. A majority of tho Lib
erals had supported the Irish bill, and be
hoped, with weapons of legality and mod
eration, to enable Ireland to take the po
sition which God bad destined her. Air.
McCarthy said he was not going to
America' on a political mission, but
merely to pay a friendly visit.
HOOSHSRB HTTIiIi OItBEN. •
Hr. Jerome Kdmunda to lm Re
turned to the Senate,
White Uivkk Junction, Vt., Sept. 8.
—One buudred and thirty-eight towns
give Orinsbeo, Itep., for Governor, 23,658,
and Sburtleff, Deni., 11,217, a Republican
majority of 12,341, with 103 towns to be
heard from.
For member of Congress from the First
district, forty-one towns give Stewart,
Rep.. 11,876, and Bridgbam, P-m., 4,202;
Stewart’s majority 7,173, with thirty-nine
towns to he heard Irom.
In the Second district seventy-four
towns give Grout, Rep., 12,624, and Fol.
som, Item., 6,764; Grout’s majority 6,770,
with flfty-seven towns not reported.
The Republicans hare elected 112 mem
bers of tbe State House of Representa
tives, tbe Democrats 18, and the working
men 1. Of the Republican members elect
ed DO favor Mr. Edmunds for United
States Senator.
EDMUNDS’ SCOOP.
Burlington, Vt., Hept. B.—Senator
Edmunds la assured ol re-election by an
overwhelming majority. One hundred
and sixty-eight towns elect Edmunds,
llep., representatives, 12 unpledged Re
publicans, 6 anti-Edmunds. Rep., 16
Democrats and 3 Edmunds Democrats.
Of the remaining 86 towns, 25 will
probably elect Edinunus men.
The Republicans have elected all their
county tickets. Tbe State prohibition
vote will be much smaller than was ex
pected.
THE RESULT IN ARKANSAS.
Little Rock, Ark., Sept. S. —Partial
returns from half the counties in the State
indicate no change Irom the estimates
telegraphed Monday nigbt. Combinations
between tbe Republicans and other ele
ments affected the Democratic vote In
several counties and defeated tbe local
Democratic tickets wholly or In part.
The Democrats claim this county by 1.000
majority. The State labor ticket carried
White and Nevada counties, and will re-
Ceive 4,000 or 6,(N0 votes in tbe State,
drawn about equally from Democrats and
Republicans. The Legislature is largely
Democratic, the Democratic losses and
gains being about equal.
WISCONSIN kkrunLlC A NS.
Madison, Wis., Sept. B.—At the Re
publican State Convention to-day Jere
miad M. Rusk was renominated for Gov
ernor hy acclamation. The Governor
was led to tbe chamber and returned
thanks amid great enthusiasm. G. W.
Ryland was nominated for Lieutenant
Governor and Ernest G. Timms was re
nominated for Secretary of State.
MASSACHUSETTS PKOHIIIITIONIBTS.
Worcester, Mass., Sept. B.—Tbe
State Prohibition Convention here to-day
was tbe largest ever betd in tbe State.
T. J. Latbrop, of Taunton, was nominated
for Governor and Dr. John Blackmer for
Lieutenant Governor.
TEXAS PROHIBITIONISTS.
Dallas. Tex., Sept. B.— Tbe State Pro
hibition Convention met here yesterday,
organized and adopted a platform. A
full State ticket will be nut out to-day,
beaded by Col. Dabuey, ol i’arls, lor Gov
ernor.
A Great Fire at Thorn.
Berlin, Sept. B.— A great Are broke
out in Tborn to-day and destroyed many
bouses, rendering 200 families bom dess.
Due woman was burned to death and
many ether persons wore Injured.
(PKICE SIO A TEAK.)
i G CENTS A COPT, i
ALEXANDER QUITS SOFIA
A SIGNIFICANT ADDRESS TO HIS
OFFICERS.
One of Bt. Pnfccrfibarg'i Ppri Advo-
CAtAn a Kuao Turkish Alliance—Tho
Utilitarian National Amembly Ex
pected to K*Rlect Prince Alexander
—Turkey Enforcing the Conscript Law
In Syria.
Bt. Petersburg, Sept. B.—La Novo®
Vremya urges Jtussia to secure a good
understanding with Turkey, and urges
Turkey not to abandon its traditional
policy of adapting itself to existing cir
cumstances. “Kusso-Turkish alliance,”
adds La Novoe Vremya, “would solve
tne Bulgarian question. Russia should
concern herself less about Western Eu
rope in order to obtain a freer hand In the
East.”
THE rORTK’B POSITION.
Constantinople, Sept. B.— The Port,
has sent a note to the powers praying
them to prevent foreign military occupa
tion of Bulgaria.
Turkey has authorized the Ottoman
Bank to issue a loan for 500,000 Turkish
pounds, half payable directly and the re
mainder in installments.
Diplomats hero believe that the Bttl
garian National Assembly will re-elect
Prince Alexander.
The population of Syria are almost in
state of Insurrection because of the active
efforts of Turkey to force Hyrian recruits
Into the Turkish army. The Syrian re
serves have been called out and general
conscription is being enforced. Several
thousand recruits have been sent to Da
mascus. The people, generally, are much
excited.
It. is stated that M. de filers threatened
to withdraw trom the triple alliance oi
Germany, and Austria insisted udoo tba
retention of Prlnoe Alexander.
ALEXANDER’S FAREWELL.
Vienna, Sept. B.—Die Neue Frele Press
says that Prince Alexander yesterday,;
when delivering bis farewell address to
his officers, said: “If mv departure is noli
forever, it Is until the National Assembly
of Bulgaria decides the question.”
Die Neue Frei Press says that in spite
of her promises Russia will not permit
the appointment of any other than a Rut*
stau as governor of Bulgaria.
ALEXANDER'S DEPARTURE.
Sofia, Sept. B.—Prinoe Alexander ha*
signed a deed of abdication and has de
parted trom Sofia.
While the meeting of army officers and
notables was being held to-day M. Zankotf
entered, whereupon the meeting was im
mediately adjourned.
A compact mass of people witnessed
Prince Alexander’s departure. The
Prince stood up In his carnage, bowing'
to the people, and sayipg: “Good-bye,
mv brothren.” The populace were much;
a Heeled. Tears sprang to many eyes,
and hearty wishes were expressed for the.
Prince’s speedy return. The Prince will!
go first to i-oiii Paianka. A manifesto
was issued by Prince Alexander prior to
his departure. It. says: “We, Alexander,
Prince of Bulgaria, being convinced that
our departure will contribute to Bul
garia's liberation, having received
assurances from tne Czar that nobody
shall Interfere with its Internal affairs,
wishing to prove how dear to us are the
interests of Bulgaria, for which we are
willing to sacrifice that which is more
precious to us that life * * After ex
pressing his affection for his subjects and
heartfelt gratitude (or their devotion, ba
says be will pray God to shield and pros
per the country. Prince Alexander
accompanied by M. Btambuioo. Th
l’rinoe will go direct to Darmstadt.
Tne inclusion of Karaveloff in the re
genoy council is strongly opposed by a
portion of the army. It, has already
caused a stormy debate and may cause
further trouble. Prince Alexander’s de
parture was a mournful ceremony. There
was no cheering.
BROOKLYN’S .JOCKEY CLUB.
Results of tlie Day’s Races Over the
New Course.
New York, Sept. B.—The following
• were the events at the Brooklyn Jooloey
Club course to-day:
First Rack— For all ago*: six furlongs.
Lizzie K rep ns won. with Editor second and
Ada Keene third. Time 1:15%.
Siccosn Rack—One and one-eighth mPes.
Kii'hmoud won, with Netllesecond and Peeke
kill third. Time 1:57%.
Tnißn Rack—For all ages; one mile. Are
tino won, with Santa Clans second and Harry
Russell third. Time 1:41-%.
Fourth Rack—For two-year-olds: three
quarter* of a mile. Bes-ie June won, with
Feren/.i seoond and Ittilala third. Time 1:18.
Firth Rack—One and one-sixteenth miles.
Gonfalon won. with Ten Strike second and
Favor third. Time 1:49%.
Sixth Rack— For all ages; one mile. Valet
woo, with Mrllowlliig second and Telle Poe
third. Time 1:48%.
Rase Ball.
Washington, Sept. B.—Tbe following
games were played to-day:
At Baltimore—Baltimore 1. Metropolitans.
At Cincinnati—Cincinnati 4. Louisville 8.
At Detroit—Detroit SI, Washington *.
At Pittsburg—Pittsburg 2, St. Loin* t.
At Chicago—Chicago 6. New Yore 4.
At 81. Louie—St. LonUA, Philadelphia 2.
At Kansas City—Kansas City 2, Boston t.
Two Suffocated hy Coal Gas.
Chicago, sept. B.—John Enright and
his wife, recently married, were found
dead in nod to-dav, having apparently
been dead over twenty-four hours. They
had entertained a lew callers Monday
night, for whom they probably cooked
supper. They went to bed leaving #ie
lid o!f the stove. Tbe gas Irom tbe stove
suffocated them.
A Negro Killed.
Norfolk. Va„ Sept. B.—To-day James
Banks (oolored) entered the grocery
store of B. T. Ward and beDaved disor
derly and Ward ordered him out. He re
fuaed to go and a difficulty enaued, In
which Ward ktllod Banks with a cart
wheel spoke. Ward Is in jail.
Pomology in Virginia.
Charlottesville, Va., Sept. B.— Tb
State Pomologlcal Convention le in
session here, with Commissioner of Agri
culture narrison presiding, discussing
fruits, grapes especially. There Is a tiny
exhibit at tbe convention.
Knd of the Hana A Sons Strike.
New York, Sept. B.—Tho strike in ttat
shoe factory ol Hana 4 Sons, corner of
Centre and White streets, was ended to
day by tbe Arm agreeing to make tbe fao*
tnry a union shop. About 400 men were
engaged in the strike.
Calhoun’s Monument.
Washington, Hpt. B.— Secretary La
mar has gone to a New Hampshire vil
lage to prepare In quietness bis address
to be delivered at tbe unveiling of tbe
monument to John C.Calbouu ia Charles
ton Nov. i.