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NORWOOD ON 1118 METTLE
the fikst district to be
PUSHED TO THE FRONT.
t gill to bo Introduced Monday to Au
thoriza Condemnation of tlio Bttll
Street Site tor the Pub'tc Building—
Money for I’ublle Work* to be Asked
ti lth a Bold Front—Mr. Morrison More
Hopeful.
Washington. Dec. 10.—Representa
tive Norwood said to-day: “1 will
introduce on Monday next a bill author
ing tbe condemnation of a site for tbe
federal building at Savannah. I sup
posed that tbe general law authorized
such condemnation until 1 was informed
of the opinion to tbe contrary given by
the Department of Justice. Then 1 shall
work lor the additional appropriation of
$150,000 recommended by the Seoretary of
tae Treasury. 1 shall also get as much
money for the Savannah harbor and the
other public works in my district as pos
sible.”
HR. MORRISON HOPEFUL.
Mr. Morrison will next week move to
go into committee of the whole to take
up the tariff hill. This motion will possi
bly he carried. This will cause the tight
over the hill itself. Mr. Morrison feels
hopeful.
RANDALL’S WORK.
Mr. Randallsopposition in the Committee
on Appropriations prevented the Bureau
of Engraving and Printing from being
appropriated lor as a portion of the civil
service and under civil service rules, as
its chief, E. O. Graves, had recommended
in the interest of civil service reform.
However, Chief Graves hopes through the
President to have his bureau put under
the civil service rules In spite of Mr.
Randall.
DOWDNEY DEAD.
The Archer Hurls Another Fatal
Arrow Into I .legislative Ranks.
Washington, Dec. 10.—In his prayer
In the House this morning the Chaplain
referred to the death of Representative
Dowdney,of New York, and said: “Again
this House has been stricken by the hand
of death, and another seat is made va
cant. Console and comtort the wite and
children thus rendered desolate, widowed
and orphaned. Be Thou the stay and
cheer of them in this sudden and awful
bereavement.”
After the reading of the journal Mr.
Campbell, of New York, announced with
t v and regret the death of his col
, .lie and offered resolutions expressive
o’:ne regret with which the announce
ment of the death had been received by
the House, and providing for a joint com
mittee ot tbe Senate and House to attend
tbe funeral. Resolutions were unani
mously adopted and the House, as a mark
of respect to the memory of the deceased,
at 12:20 o’clock adjourned until to-mor
row.
TWELVE MEMBERS GONE.
The death of Representative Dowdney,
which was announced to-day. swells to
twelve the death list of the Forty-ninth
Congress. It is as follows: Vioe Presi
dent Hendricks, Senators Miller and Pike,
Representatives Ell wood, of Illinois;
Rankin, of Wisconsin; Hahn, ot Louisi
ana: Beach, Arnot and Dowdney. of New
York; Price, of Wisconsin; Cole, of Mary
land. and Duncan, of Pennsylvania. Mr.
Dowdney was stricken with apoplexy
while entering his bouse in New York
last night, and died atSo'clock this morn
ing. He had refused to run for the next
Congress.
Neiv Free Delivery Cities.
Washington. Dec. 10.—The following
named Southern cities will come under
the provisions of the bill which passed
!h House of Representatives yesterday,
relating to the extension of the free deliv
ery service, provided that, in addition to
a population of 10,000, according to tbe
'at cen-us, or annual revenue of SIO,OOO,
they have the other requirements, such
as paved or plauked sidewalks, num
bered streets and houses, lighted streets,
and the general characteristics of cities:
Selma, Ala. ; Pensacola, Fla.; Columbus,
"*•: Jackson, Meridian and Vicksburg,
'liss.; Charlotte, N. C.: Columbia, 8, C.,
*nd Alexandria, Danville and Staunton,
* a.
A New Departure.
Washington, Dec. 10.—The Quarter-
JMHer General of the army, acting under
the provisions of the bill passed on mo
tion of Representative O’Neill, of Missou
ri. at the last session, has examined the
claim of the Christian Brothers’ College,
j>‘M. Louis, for occupation of its build
ing by United States troops during the
"Ar, ami has certified to the Secreta
of tbe Treasury that tbe college is en
tiled to $16,000. This Is somewhat of anew
heparture in tho mode of payment of simi
lar war claims, a specific appropriation
Congress being generally required.
I labor and (lie Blair Bill.
Washington, Dec. 10.—The National
weialative Committee of the Knights of
•aoor bah a consultation this afternoon
itn Seuator Blair, (Chairman of the Sen
te Committee on Education and Labor,
mii regard to tho attitude to be taken by
inti toward the Blair educational
..I ' ‘ ,le results of the interview will be
warded to the General Executive
111 Philadelphia, with recommenda
.’,ol '.be bill, and if the board approves
* 'fKinUtiv# Committee will try to se
fe l “e passage of the bill at this session.
Consular Appropriations.
. " AMiiNGTON, Dec. 10.—The llo’.iso
on Foreign Affairs to-day
[, ® ot, i Ca 'ly completed the diplomatic and
osular appropriation bill, which will
ihaiiH. ort<!< * t 0 the House as soon as tt
•ii have been printed. No changes of
. , were made in the bill after
i ' lb® nub-committee; and Secretary
. ■ r * r( i mecominandation, contemplating
, apnointinent of four secretaries of
...' 011 wl >o may be detailed to any post,
bv the committee.
I'ublic liniklinir Bills.
!nml S ! nNOTON ’ Dec. 10.—The House
(,®® 1, I lu ® ou I’ublic Buildings to-day
i., u°“ favorable reports to be made to
tinn"? Uw u 0n the bills making approprla
>mV or,he r ®oontructlou oi th ous
#n at Eastport, Me, and Charles
... Cleveland Better.
tIt? InNOTON ’ Dec. 10.—The President
h,, bnich improved in healtn to-day
Was able to resume his public re
*a the East room. In addition
, t „ Ml * R bout fifty callers In his prl
m°t of whom were members
‘^bnsrtss.
. Oil Iji-ss Troubled.
J&RO, Deo. 10.—The oil market
ithori Y
hsK.i transactions and a slight ln
se *n price to-uav-
CROP VALUES.
lhe December Returns of the Av
erage Prices at the Farms.
Washington, Deo. 10.—Tne December
returns oi the average farm prices l>y
counties show a material reduction as
compared with tbe values of tbe crops of
1885, in wheat, rye and barley. Corn has
made an advance nearly equivalent to the
percentage of reduction in quantity, and
oats in sympathy with corn rather than
with the small grains used for human
food averages slightly higher in value
than last year. The farm value of corn
was 33c. per bushel in December last
year. It is now 37e., Ic. higher than the
crop of 1884. The average for the pre
vious five years was 44.7 and for the ten
years prior to 1880 it was 42.6 cents.
PRICES IN SURPLUS STATES.
The prices in the surplus States are:
Ohio 37, Indiana 32, Illinois 31, lowa 30,
Missouri 31, Kansas 27. Nebraska 20.
This is an increase over last year of 10.
ill Nebraska, 3c. in Kansas. Illinois, In
diana and Ohio, and 60. in lowa and Mis
souri, Tbe average is 56 in New York,
47 in Pennsylvania, and 45 m Virginia,
2c. lower in each than last year. The
prices in the cotton States south and west
of North Carolina are higher than last
year, being: South Carolina 60, Georgia
60, Alabama 58. Mississippi 59, Louisiana
55, Arkansas 49. Texas 60. an increase of
lie. due to the disastrous drought.
WHRAT’B VALUE.
The average December price of wheat
Is 69c., a reduction ot Bc, from the aver
age value of the last crop, and above
the price in 1884, The average in New
York is 84c., 12c. lower than last year,
Pennsylvania 830., 13c. lower. The reduc
tion is still greater in several Western
States. The average of Ohio is Tie.,
Michigan 73, Indiana 70. Illinois 69, Wis
consin 68, Minnesota 61, lowa 60, Mis
souri 63, Kansas 58, Nebraska 47, Dakota
52. There is little decline in the Southern
States, In some of which prices are higher
than last year. The average in California
is 730.
The average value of oats is 29.9 c.,
against 28.5 last December. Rye averages
53.10., against 67.9 last year. Barley
averages 630. Last year it averaged
56.3 c. Buckwheat averages 64.4 c., a
reduction of 1.6 c., per bushel. Pota
toes average 46c., lc. higher than in
December last year. The value of bay
averages nearly $8 per ton.
MAKERS OF THE QUEER.
Six Counterfeiters Captured in a
Hut iu Illinois.
Cairo, 111., Dec. 10.—Late Wednesday
night Officer Joseph Dupoyster, of Bal
lard county, Ky., accompanied by a posse
ol citizens, broke into a nest of counter
feiters and captured six of the gang—four
men and two women. The gang went to
Ballard county from Alton, HI., about a
mouth ago, settling down at Fort Jeffer
son In two old shanties. They had not
sought any legitimate employment, and
were suspected ot subsisting by unlawful
means. Last Saturday one of the men
went to WicklifTe, a small town several
miles from Fort Jefferson, and bought
solder, such as is used by tlnners.for which
he paid partly with counterfeit nickels.
This led to a movement against them.
The officer and posse went to the huts in
tbe night and found them all huddled to
gether in a single room. The door was burst
open and the group captured. Several
molds and a large quantity ot counterfeit
nickels were found in tne room, and the
prisoners had their pockets full of stuff.
They gave the names of Charles and Johu
Totten, Thomas Thompson, Lewisß teket
ana Mrs. Thompson. The sixth was a
young girl about 12 years of age. They
were all taken to tbe Ballard oounty jail
to await the action of the United States
authorities.
LOUISIANA’S FUNDS.
A Bank Refuses to Cash the General
Fund Warrants.
New Orleans, Dec. 10.—It is under
stood that tbe Louisiana National Bank
will not agree to cash the general fund
warrants of tbe State throughout the
year and advance such sums as tbe State
may require for future interest on bonds.
Alter the meeting ot the board of liquida
tion and associated bank presidents.
Treasurer Burke stated that the January
coupons would be promptly cashed as
usual. The question of the State’s de
posits, which are quite valuable, would
be determined after further consultation
with the banks. Tne collections for the
last year have repaid all advances and
show a surplus to the interest lund of
1885 with 6 per cent, of the collectable
taxes to come in. The assessments for
1886 are $3,000,000 tn excess of those of
1885. The treasurer states that f. can
pav all the general fund warrants for the
expenses of the State government for the
year 1887 without advances. The board
is anxious to take all State warrants for
public institutions off the sheet for future
jears, and as tbe appropriations for 188i
are within toe revenues it is confldently
believed that they can be paid in cash
from the State treasury.
MINING STOCKS WEAKER.
All Efforts to Rally the Market at
Sat. Francisco Unavailing.
San Francisco, Dec. 10.— Mining
stocks wefe all weaker again this morn
ing. Consolidated California and Vir
ginia opened at $27, a drop of $5. and
closed at $27 25. Best & Belcher dropp and
on the opening to SB, under heavy sales
went to $7 76, and closed at $8 25, a loss
or $4 over yesterday. The transactions
in Gould and Currv and Opldr were the
heaviest of the morning. The former,
which closed last night at $6 75, opened
to-day at $3 75. Opbir opened at $4 60
lower, but. recovered. Tbe closing tor
the others were: Chollar, sf; Crown
Point, $4 60; Hale & Norcross, $4 10;
Mexican. $4 25; Savage. $7 50; Sierra No
vada, $3 50; Utah, $3 25; Yellow Jacket,
$4
showed any strougth. It opened at $6 25
and notwithstanding heavy sales ad
vanced to $7, at wbiob figure it closed.
Cars Capsized and Hu rued.
CHICAGO. Dec. 10.— fassongera on a
belated train on tbo Wisconsin Central
railroad report that yesterday morning,
between Neenah and Oshkosh, when the
train which left Minneapolis at 7:35
o’clook Wednesday evening, was on the
down-grade near Neenah tho rails on a
curve spread beneatn the truiu, throwing
three or four oars from tne track. They
were capsized and tw6 caught lire, and It
was with the greatest difficulty that some
of the passengers were extricated. The
railway officials were very reticent about
tho acolrient.
Catholics to be Ransomed.
Rome. Deo. 10.—Tho l’ropaganda ex
pects to be able to ransom thoCatbolie
missionaries who are held captive inßou
dan.
SAVANNAH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1880.
LABOR'S ORDERS AT OUTS.
KNIGHTS TAKE DENNY’S REJEC
TION AS A SNUB.
A Second Medina of the Powderly Coni
mitten anil Trades Unionist* Held but
Its Result Kept Secret—Even tbe Del
egate* Unable to Distinguish Between
the Federated Congee** and the Trade*
Con ference.
Pittsburg, Dec. 10.—The rejection of
the credentials of A. G. Denny, delegate
to the Trades’ Federation, at Columbus
yesterday, has created a great deal of talk
among Pittsburg workingmen, not only
because Mr. Denny was tbe only accred
ited delegate from this city, but also from
the fact that ho was the representative of
one of the most carefully managed and
powerful trades organizations in the
United Slates. By some it is construed
as a deliberate snub of the win
dow glass workers and by others as
an effront to Mr. Powderly and
Ids order, in an interview to-day Isaac
Cline, President of the Window Glass
Workers’ Association, said the rejection
of Mr. Denny indicated very clearly that
the trades unionists’ course will be di
vergent from the Knights of Labor. “Mr.
Denny went as our representative.” said
President Cline, “and as we are all in tbe
Knights of Labor it would be foolish to
imagine that we could be represented by
any other person than a Knight of Labor.
I see that tbe Committee on Credentials
claim to have deoided against Mr. Denny,
not because he was a glass worker, but
bnoause lie belonged to the Knights of
Labor. If we were not entitled to repre
sentation as members of Mr. Powderly’s
order we do not desire it on anv other
grounds. Therefore I am led to the con
clusion that the rejection of Mr. Denny’s
credentials was a plain notice served that
the trades’ federation does not Intend to
affiliate or work in harmony either as re
gards legislation or labor" amelioration
with the Knights of Labor.
A SECOND MEETING.
Columbus. 0., Dec. 10.—There was
little of interest of an official character
obtained in regard to the conference of
trades unions this afternoon. The occur
rence looked upon as the most important
was the second meeting of the trades
unions and Knights of Labor committee,
which was held this afternoon and con
tinued for several hours. Both sides were
non-committal as to what was done, all
referring inquirers to Secretary McGuire
as the only one who had kept any minutes
of the proceedings. It is claimed to be
known as a fact that the Knights of Labor
committee refused to take any action as
to the trades union treaty promulgated at
Cleveland in July, which was in sub
stance a demand unon the Knights to re
move all charters granted any assembly
thatexists where there is a union of trade-
Tbe Trades Committee insisted on a
settlement on the basis of this treaty.
As the conference lasted after this refusal
it is supposed that the Trades Committee
accepted something eise.
ALL IN A TANGLE.
The spirit and business of the confer
ence can only be secured by general talks
on the streets, as the minutes furnished
by the secretary in their meagre outline
convey but little idea as to what is being
done.
Tbe proceedings of the Federated Con
gress are nominally open to the press, but
the two bodies change so often that ft is
difficult to tell whether either is in ses
sion. Even some delegates become
mixed and at times are unable to
tell which body they have been
or are sitting in. Several have
become tired of the delay in accomplish
ing results, and have gone home. Tbe
time seems to be taken up in discussion.
Secretary Kirsohner states that this is
more so than at any former Congress
which be has attended.
The Trades Conierence, at its afternoon
session, instructed its committee to in
sist upon a settlement of the differences
between tbe unions and Knights ot Labor
unon the basis of tbe trades treaty, and
Mr. Daly, of the shoe lastors, was added
to tbe committee in place of President
Weibe, of tbe Amalgamated Association.
LABOR IN POLITICS.
A fight was made on the political reso
lution. It was framed by Messrs. Kirsch
ner and Black and advocated the forma
tion of a third party bv workiugmen,
trades unions being particularly urged to
take action looking in tbis direction.
Several clauses regarding third partyism
were struck out bv a large majority of
the vote, and the resolution, after being
amended thoroughly, was adopted as fol
lows:
Whereas, Political action is the *ubject
which has in the past been a prolific
source of discussion and trouble in the ranks
of workingmen, but happily revolution, re
cently witnessed in the election contest of
several States, notably tho remarkable and
extraordinary demonstrations made by work
ing people should decide upon the necessity
of united actiou, as citizens of the ballot box,
independent of existing political parties, and
Whereas, necessity for this is apparent from
the subjection of police powers to interests
of corporate capital in enforcing upon their
employes conditions repulsive to free labor
and liberty, and if tbe nefarious work of the
Pinkerton detective agency is to be. workers
must secure greater share of political power;
therefore be it
ItfMilvtd, That this Convention urge most
generous support to the independent political
movement of workmen.
A resolution opposing the preference
the government is supposed to give the
ex-soldier in the matter of employment
was killed, but another asking Con
gress to pass a compulsory indenture
law tor the District of Columbia
and Territories wus adopted, it was
decided to make tbe night session con
tinuous to a close. The conference re
solved itself into a trades’ congress about
4 o’clock and some time was devoted to
financial matters. When tbe congress
adjourned It was understood that the
conference of the trades would form an
amalgamation and that when the con
gress adjourns tbis session it will be sine
die auU no longer exist.
PEACE POSSIBLE.
Chairman House, of the Powderly com
mittee, reports to-night that their con
ference with tho Trades committee re
sulted in an understanding that negotia
tions on the basis of the trades union
treaty was out of the question, and there
fore tbe conference closed. The trades
union men talked very fairly, nnd a tacit
understanding was reaoued. lie said bis
committee would report to tbe National
Executive Hoaid, and In case suen com
mittees were continued to settle
all grievances that might arise,
he believed there need never
be anv serious trouble or antagonism be
tween the Knights of I.abor and trades’
unions. Tbe Knignts preferred peace and
would concede points to secure It when
necessary, but revoking the charters of
Knights ol I.abor Assemblies could not
be considered. He said tbe otgnr makers
were the only trade that nppoeed tbe
Knights. Rome of tho raembeii or the
Powderly Committee loft for home to
night, and others will leave iu the xuora
log.
The conference to-night worked on the
constitution and adopted the name of the
“American Federation of Trade and
Labor.” It was decided to bold tuo next
meeting in Baltimore.
Switchmen Strike.
Denison, Tex., Dec. 10.—At 9 o’oiock
last night the Missohri Pacific switch
men at this place struck and walked out
of the yards in a body. The grievance
was, too much work for the pay. The
meu oailed on Mr. Goldman, the division
superintendent, in the morning and asked
for an increase in their wages to the same
amount as given by the other roads of the
system, and gave him until 9 o'clock at
night to decide. As no replv was given
at the time specified they quit.
Fighting tho Knights
Trot, N. Y., Dsc. 10. — The Cohoes and
Waterford knitting mills owners to-day
advertised tor 10.000 skilled operatives,
guaranteeing permanent employment and
good wages. The Knights of Labor have
pickets on duty at the depots, and also at
the mills’ entrances.
Striking Renown!.
Skowhkgan, Me., Dee. 10.—The
trouble bet ween Keene Bros, and their
employes, which was announced yester
day as settled, was renewed to-day by the
Knights of Labor and lastere refusing to
work unless the faotory was run us a
uuion shop.
NEWCOMB E ATTACKED.
Ex-Aider man Duffy Says Ho Told
Hi in to Swear Falsely.
New York, Deo. 10.—In the McQuade
trial to-day ex-Alderman Duffy was again
on the stand, Assistant District Attorney
Nicoll trying to extricate the testimony
of the witness from its muddled oondition.
To a question if Duffy had sworn falsely
on tbe first trial, the witness replied that
he had made mistakes as he bad a poor
memory.
“Mr. Duffy,” spoke up the Reoorder,
“yesterday you testified that you swore
falsely before the Senate committee, be
cause you were told to testify. Who told
you wbat to testify?”
“Mr. Newcombe,” answered Duffy.
Mr. Newcombe arose, his face pallid
and his lips blanched. “At this point ot
the case,” he Baid, “1 ask permission to
take the witness stand in my own behalf
in regard to this matter.” <
“Not now, Mr. Newcombe,” replied the
Recorder. “All in good time.”
GEN. TRACY AROUSED.
Gen. Tracy also arose and demanded
that his associate be permitted to defend
himself on eo foul a charge, declaring
that when a member of tbe bar mustdeal
with such people as tbe witness be was
open to suoh charges and be was entitled
to an opportunty to defeud himself.
The Recorder said that Mr. Newcombs
should be Allowed to make a statement,
but that be would not have any speech
making now.
Duffy was then dismissed after three
other witnesses (not ex-Aldermen) had
given testimony against McQuade. Law
yer Newcombe stated that he had receiv
ed two letters threatening him with per
sonal violence if he did not “let ui>” on
Alderman Duffy. He state! that he had
been warned that Duffy intended to at
tack him from the witness stand, and that
he had prepared to meet tbe charge of
Duffy.
THE ALDERMANIC STATEMENT.
He wished to read in court a written
statement by the Aldermen made at the
time ot their engagement of him as coun
sel before the Senate committee. In that
statement they, one and all, denied that
they had any connection with the alleged
bribery In tbe matter of the Broadwav
franchise. This was to be his answer to
tbe charge by Duffy that he had com
mitted perjury before the Senate com
mittee by instruction of Mr. Newcombe.
Mr. Newcombe further stated that one of
the threatening letters was evidently writ
ten by an educated person. It was
signed “Justitia.” He had thrown the
letters away.
ATTICA ABLAZE.
The Greater Part of the Business
Centre Swept Away by Fire.
Toledo. 0., Dec. 10.—Fire broke out
this morning in Carpenter's grocery, in
Attics, a village of 1,400 inhabitants in
the eastern part ol Seneca oounty, 0.,
and before it could be checked destroyed
almost the entire business part of the
town. The total losses toot up something
like SIOO,OOO. The insurance is about half
that sum.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKS
BURNED.
Norfolk, Va., Dec. 10 — Fire to-night
destroyed the agricultural implement
foundry of 8. R. White A Bro.. and manv
valuable models and molds. The esti
mated loss Is $25,000 to $30,000. The origin
of tbe fire is unknown. Tbe property
was insured.
A Runaway Street Car.
Cincinnati, Dec. 10.— An exciting
streetcar accident, with a marvelous es
cape for a dozen passengers, occurred
late last night on the Walnut Hills cable
line. A car ascending Gilbert avenue
bill stopped near the summit to let off a
passenger. When It attempted to start
both brake and grip refused to work, and
the car ran backward with frightful ve
locity a quarter of a mile to a curve,
where it plunged down an embankment.
All on board except a baby were more or
less bruised and cut, but, strange to say,
no broken bones or other serious injuries
resulted. Tbe car was ruined.
A Nccro Murderer Hung.
St. Louis, Dec. 10.—Robert Grayer
(colored) was banged In the jail yard
here this morning for the murder ol
Berry Evans (hlso colored) July 6, 1883.
HANGED IN KENTUCKY.
Louisville, Ky., Deo. 10.—Harven
Rost (colored) was bung this afternoon
at Hardstown, Ky.. in the presence of
fiity people.
A Driest Asked to Explain.
New York, Dec. 10.—It Is published
to-day In the manner of an ascertained
fact that Rev. Father McGlynu, Catholic
pastor of st. Stephens’ church, has been
called to Rome to explain to the Pone bis
advocacy of Henry George's land and
taxation theories and his activity iu pro
moting Mr. George’s canvass.
Life Havers Perish.
London. Dec. 10. —A lifeboat has been
wrecked at Southport while endeavoring
to relieve a distressed vessel, and 13 per
sons drowned.
intelligence from Southport say* that
another lileboat’s crew ventured out Into
thorough sea off that port to-day to assist
ibe vessel and wera also lost.
Radical Hate of Goblet.
Paris. Dec. lU.—Tho Radical press de
nounce M. Goblet and declare that In bis
position of Prime Minister be will be a
second edition of De Froyclnet. They
prophesy the early tall of his ministry.
METHODISM’S MINISTERS.
COMM UNICATIt >N S Ol’FliKE I>
FOll DECISION.
Tiie n*con for One Ver-Th** N* w
Member* Admitted- Methodlut
Ciiven Siibafan? tul fCnc.otiTHif emeflt—
Preacher* Whose Liven end Official
Administration are Declared Itiame
leta.
UUTHBKRT, Ga., Dec. 10.—The South
Georgia Conferenced the Methodist Epis
copal Church reconvened at 9 o’clook this
morning witn Bishop K. R. Hendrix in
the chair. Tho religious services were
conducted by Rev. W. A. Chandler.
The Bishop offered the following for de
cision in cases submitted to him:
A communication from U. A. Evans of
the Noitli Georgia Conierence, asktng the
conference to appoint a committee to co
operate with a committee from North
Georgia to secure a charter lor the Geor
gia Methodist Historical Society. On mo
tion ol Dr. J. W. Hinton tho Bishop was
authorized to appoint the committee.
A communication from J. H. Baxter,
asking the conference to appoint a com
mittee to increase the circulation of the
Wesleyan Christian Advocato, said com
mittee to co-operate with a liko commit
tee from the North Georgia Conference.
The communication was referred to the
Committee on Books and Periodicals.
W. K. Tilly, lay delegate trom Thorn as
ville, arrived and took bis seat.
W. F. Smith is detained at home by
sickness, but his record was approved by
the commitee, his oharaoter passed amt
he was elected to deacons orders.
Gzius G. Mingledorff was located at his
own request.
As deacons of one year the following
were called, their characters passed, and
they were advanced lo the olass of the
third year: Milton 11. Ferrell. Charles H.
Branch, Wm. T. Clark, K. L. Padrick.
C. H. Carson wus passed aud his cose
referred to the Committee on Conierence
Relation for a supernumerary relation.
W. A. Chandler, assistant editor of
the Christian Advocate, addressed the
conference in the interest ol the publish
ing house.
THE CLASS FOR ADMISSION.
The hour of the day having arrived, tho
class for admission was called before the
conference, addressed by the Bishop, and
on vote of the conference admitted. Tbe
following having stood to remain on trial,
were approved. On examination, their
characters were passed, and they con
tinued on trial: J. G. C. Rabun, G. P.
l’arker. N. H. Oimstead, William B.
Burke, Charles J. Williams, Crawford
Jackson, John B. Wright, Shadraok W.
Brown.
The following traveling preachers were
elected elders, having been approved in
the examination: Charles W. Snow, Er
nest A. Sanders, T. U. Strong.
T. T. Christian offered a report on the
Bible cause. The report was adopted.
H. P. Myers, District Superintendent of
tne American Bible Society, addressed tbe
conference.
Dr. J. W. Hinton addressed tbe confer
ence in the Interests of the American
Bible Society.
Rev. tV. H. Potter, D. D., editor ot the
Wesleyan Christian Advocate, was Intro
duced to the conterenoe and addressed the
body in tho interests of his paper.
T. T. Christian ottered a resolution au
thorizing the appointment of colporteurs
for the conference, it was reierred to the
Committee on Books and Periodicals.
J. W. Weston moved that “when we
adjourn we adjourn to meet at 3 o’clook
this evening.” This was carried.
At the afternoon session the services
were conducted by Rev. Williamson, of
tbe Alabama Conference.
The minutes were read and approved.
The conierence excused (rom this ses
sion of the conference the Board of
Church Extension.
Tbe following visitors were introduced:
W. A. Dodge, Mr. Dunlap, of North Geor
gia; C. R. Williams and O. 11. Lilly, ol
the Alabama Conference.
G. R. Glenn, lay delegate from the
Macon district arrived and took his seat.
BLAMELESS LIVES.
In response to the query “are all the
preachers blameless In their life and
official administration?” the following
were called and their characters passed:
R. F. Evans, T. J. Nease, W. J. Sunders,
H. K. Felder, J. W. Simon, G. 8. John
ston. F. W. Flanders, J. (). A. Cook, A.
M. Wynn, J. M. Austin, 8. A. Dsrsev, J.
Carr. W. Lane, W. J. Robertson, K. J.
Burch, J. W. Domingos, M. T. McCook,
B. F.Breedlove. L. 11. Green, J.G.Harrison,
C. E. Boland, W. C. Bass, C. W. Smith,
I. B. Pavne, J. W. llurke, J. B. C'ulpep
ner, H. P. Myers, G. (I. N. McDonnell,
W. Sims, T. J. Leonard, W. D. McGregor,
W. I). Moorehouse, C. D. Adams, B. An
thony, W. W. Tidwell, K. R. Reid.
THE LORD’S SUPPER.
Last night tbe saorament of the Lord’s
Supper was administered by Rev. A. M.
Wynn, assisted by Revs. Dr. Greene, G.
G. N. McDonell, T. T. Christian and Dr.
Urquart, of Alabama. It was a very
gracious service. It is a grand and
cheering thing to see so many preachers
and hear them pray and sing and rejoice.
Tbe following are admitted on trial:
James T. Rider, from tbe Macon district;
John W. Foy and I. K. Griffith,from the
Columbus district; Thomas W. Darley,
from the Americus district: J. M. Boland,
from the Tboinasville district; T. W. El
lis, ol the Waycrose district; Daniel K.
Milee, from the JJrunawiok district, and
J. T. Miras, from the Dublin district.
The report of Andrew Female College
was read by Rev. H. VV. Key, who made
a lew remarks about tee necessity of in
creasing tbe hoarding department of the
college. lie took up a collection amount
ing to S9OO.
The morning session was taken up with
reports of preachers of their work during
tbe conference year. There have been
5,000 or 6,000 conversions. Among the
visitors at the conference arc: Rev. Dr.
Urquart, of Alabama; Rev. E. 11. Har
man, and Rev. Crowder, of Florida.
Mrs. Slaughter Dead.
Atlanta, Ga., Deo. 10.—Mrs. Mercer
Slaughter, wile ol Commissioner Slaugh
ter, of the Southern Passenger Commit
tee. died at the Kimball House suddenly
at 5 o’clock this morning, or neuralgia of
the heart. She was on the arcade late
last night in apparent good health.
Sbo was lormerly Miss Bull, of
Orange Court House, Virginia. Tho re
mains will be carried there to-morrow In
a speolal oar, for burial. A number of
passenger agents will accompany the
remains.
An Insane Mot liar.
Atlanta, Ga., Dee. 10.—Mrs. Mary
Gohack, a young and handsome lady
living beyond the Boulevard, arose tbis
morning at 4 oattoek and, leaving her
baby, rushsd Into tbe streets. She was
pinked up by a gentleman on tbe Boule
vard several block* from ber home, a
raving maniac. Tbe cause of her insan
ity Is uot known.
GEO RIGA’S LEGISLATURE.
The Bill for School instruction on
Alcoholic Drinks Defeated.
Atlanta, G a., Dec. 10.—in tho Senate
to-day Mr. Pringle’s bill providing for in
struction in all public schools in physiolo
gy and hygiene, with special referenoeto
tbe effect of alcoholic stimulants on tbe
human system, was read the third lime
and after some discussion was lost. The
rest of tbo session was devoted to the sec
ond rending of bills.
In tho Hmißo tho hill was passed amend
ing tho charter of Macon so as to provide
for the issue ot interest-bearing bonds.
Mr. Gordon moved reconsideration of a
paragraph of section 8 so as to amend by
making the tax on each telephone box $t
for each of the years 1887 and 1888. Pre
vailed.
The special order was the tax bill. For
section 1, levying a tax of .00245 for each
of tho years 1887 aud 1888, Mr. Gordon
offered an amendment lrorn tbe Finance
Committee making the rate .0026. This
opened up a discussion whlob occupied
the morning and afternoon session.
Mr. Berner,of Monroe,offered an amend
ment making the rate (or 1887 .0025, and
for 1888 .0021.
Mr. Arnheim, of Dougherty, presented
the minority report of the Finance Com
mittee, signed by himself, proposing to
amend by making tbe rate .0025.
Mr. Clay, of Cobb, offered an amend
ment making the rate .00236 for 1887, and
.0025 for 1888.
LENGTHY ARGUMENTS.
Lengthy arguments were made on eaoh
of these amendments by the introducers.
Messrs. McLendon, of Thomas, nnd
Harrell, of Webster, supported the
amendment of the Finance Committee.
Mr, Glenn, of Whitfield, made a spesoh
for Mr. Arnheim’s amendment,
This afternoon Mr. Gordon, lor the com
mittee, made an able and ex
haustive argument In favor of the com
mittee’s amendment dealing with it as •
strictly business question. He urged that
the rate proposed was absolutely neces
sary, and that If it was reduced it would
result in a deficit in tbo treasury. Pend
ing his argument tho House adjourned.
CONVICT LEASES.
Gov. Gordon Trunsmita the Infor
mal ion Sony 111 liy Mr, Huff.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 10.—Tbe Governor
to-day sent in a message with the accom
panying documents furnishing tbe infor
mation asked for by the resolution of Mr.
iluff, of Bibb, touching the convict lease.
Tbe Governor states that the convict sys
tem seems to bare been Inaugurated by
Brevet Brigadier Thomas 11. Huger when
Provisional Governor. In May, 1868, he
leaseu 100 able-bodied negro convicts to
Wm. A.Fort. In July following ho leaned
100 to Mr. Fort and J. A. Prinlup. in June
next Mr. Bullock leased all tbe convict#
to Grant, Alexander & Cos. for two years*
In tbis lease reference Is made to a former
contract ot November, 1808, but the con
tract is not of record in the Executive
Department. The act or 1871 authorized
the Governor to farm out the convicts for
two years. In 1876 convicts were leas
ed to penitentiary companies 1, 2 and 3
for twenty years. A copy of that con
tract was transmitted giving tbe names
ol the leHsees. No subsequent lease or
contract or transfer of interest appear#
of record, and no authority by any ex
ecutive for such transfer ap
pears of record. J. B. Gordon, one
of the original lessees, endeavored in
1876 to return his interest to the
State, but the Governor refused on the
ground that be had no power to release
the lessees as appears in the letter of tho
bill in the Executive Department. Ac
companying the message are copies of the
reports of the principal keeper and bbysi
cimi of the penitentiary, of the Attorney
General and other officials. The reports
convey in detail the information asked,
for by the resolution.
ROASTING BIHANKH.
Two More Witnesses Who Would
Not Believe Hint Under Oath.
Atlanta, Ga., Deo. 10.—Before the
Bribery Investigating Committee tbis af
ternoon S. R. MeCleskey, Representative
from Cobb oounty, and Carter Tate, of
Pickens, testified that they had known
Mr Bianner many years. They said bis
character was bad. and that they would
not believe him under oath.
Judge Fain made a lengtby statement,
denying absolutely all Mr. Blsaner’s
charges, and showing that his judicial
nets on the suits ot the Marietta and
North Georgia railroad were simply In
tho line bla oath and duty required, a
suit-committee, consisting of Messrs.
Roberts. Gamble and West, accompanied
by the stenographer, will go to Marietta
to-morrow and lake the testimony of Gen.
Phillips.
Georue W. Childs’ Generosity.
Augusta, Ga., Dec. 10.—George W.
Childs lias sent a contribution of SSOO to
James R. Randall, chairman, lor tbe
Havne and Wilde memorial monuments
to be erected in Augusta. Mr. Childs ac
companion his gift with a sympathetic
and patriotic letter.
Gov. Gordon’s Father Dead.
Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 10.—Gov. Gordon
has received intelligence of the death of
his father. Rev. Each Gordon at Good
water. The luneral will be attended at
Columbus Sunday. Gov. Gordon will
leave to-morrow night for Columbus to
attend tbe funeral.
Cornering the Mail Bobbers.
Brussels, Dec. 10.—A woman to-day
revealed the place where a number of
letters recently stolen from tbe Ostend
express had been bhldeu. They were
found In a drain in Hue Blanohlssere.
The English police know who stole the
mall and are on tne track of the robbers.
Hard Times in Dixie.
New York, Doc. 10.—The business
failures occurring throughout the coun
try during tbe last week ua reported to
li. G. Dun A Co.’s mercantile ageaoy
number for the United States 252 ami tor
Canada 22. a total or 274 against 242 last
week and 216 for the week previous. Tbe
increase arises mainly in tbe Southern
states, where the casualties are far above
tbe average in number If not in impor
tance.
The Memphis and Birmingham.
The Memphis, Birmingham and Atlan
tic railroad has completed the extension
of its lino east from Holly Springs to New
Albany, a distance of thirty-five miles,
and a through freight train will be run
(rom Memphis to that city ne,xt Tuesday.
The contractors are pushing tbe work be
tween Birmingham and New Albany, and
Memphis will have direct communication
with Birmingham by July next.
(PRICE SIO A TRAB.I
J a cents a oon. j
ERIN’S MERCILESS ENEMI
PARLIAMENT TO IGNORE LEG
ISLATION FOR RELIEF,
Tim Government. Oetrtnlod to Firs
Crush the Spirit of the Celt* If Coer
rlon Will Accompli oh the Result*
Gladstone Reported Opposed to th<
Anti-Rent Campaign.
London. Deo. 10.—The Glasgow Mai
says it Is authorized to state that Mr,
Gladstone does not approve the anti
rent campaign inaugurated by tin
National League in Ireland.
Mr. Gladstone’s disapproval of tin
anti-rent campaign In Ireland was ex
pressed in a private letter to Mr. Came
ron, member ot I’arliament for Glasgow
Tha Scotch and other Lil>eral association)
are not sutistied, and have asked Mr
Gladstone lor a full and public deolara
tion on the subject.
The Duko of Manchester announces •
permanent reduction ot 25 per cent, i
rents on all his estates in Ireland.
PARLI AMKNT’B PROGRAMME.
The Cabinet met to-day and will no|
coma together again until after Chris’,
mss. The order of business In tbe com,
ing session ot Parliament was revtsed,
and the programme will probably be ai
followa: Tbe session will open with tha
introduction ot a coercion bill, including
special provisions lor the suppression ol
boycotting. It was decided that local
government measures affecting England
and Scotland snail have precedence ovei
legislation on the same subject loi
Ireland. The result of this will be that
no Irish business, except such as relates
to coercion and to tbe lull extending tbs
scope of the Ashbourne land act, will N
transacted. The Hartington section will
give thorough support to the coercion
measure. It Is reported that tbe Marquis
ot Kipon will lead the opposition in tha
House ot Lords in the event of LokJ
Granville retiring, and that Lord Rose,
bery will be displaced on account of hi]
Tearing toward Unionist views.
yUEEN VIC. HAM TO HLUSH.
The rnni|ilip||('sse Evidence Ruled
Out of AVinrlsor.
London, Dec. 10.—The Queen has for.
bidden the admission into tbe household
of Windsor Castle, or within the castlg
precincts, of newspapers containing ro,
ports of the Campbell divorce case.
Lady Colin Campbell took the witnesi
box to-day. She entered it amid profound
silence. She was very pale, and testified
in a slow, distinct voice. She said tbul
nntil the family meeting at Thurloe
square, in 18*5, she had exchanged let.
ters daily with her husband when absent.
Before their marriage> Lord Colin asked
her It she would consent, when married,
to their occupying separate rooms. She
consented, and Lord Colin asked her noi
to divulge the fact that he bad made this
request., but she insisted upon telling het
mother.
HIS ILLNESS UNKNOWN TO HER.
The nature of bis illness was unknown
to her until May, 1883. She never pressed
Lord Colin to marry her, but ner mother
disliked long engagements. Lady Colin
said she was educated in Italy and spoke
Italian and French before she learned the
English language. She sang, painted
and wrote books. t>h<- was also a jour,
naiist). She sang at forty charity concerts,
not <®e of wbloh Lord Colin attended.
She taught night olassea or factory girls,
visited (he poor in tbe day time am)
served soup for two hours and worked
daily among the poor of baffron hill.
Lord Colin knew of every engagement
and of her work among tbe poor, and ba
never objected. Sho went into society
alone at her husband's express wish.
CONCEALING HIS CONDITION.
In order that the fact of bis ill ness
should be unknown he wished it under,
stood that he was engaged in the llousq
of Commons, Phe became ill iu five days
after the consummation ot the marriage
and was never free Irnm symptoms until
18R5, a year after her separation from
Lord Colin. She denied broadly every
allegation ofunfaitblul conduct as a wife,
or that she bad ever used profanity in
speaking to servants. Much of the test!,
rnonv given against her she
as wholly false, and she gave explanation
of such parts as related to admitted facts.
Lady Campbell gave her evidence witlj
perfect composure and tbe tuliest self,
possession. She gave ready responses to
tbe questions asked. She wore a plain
blue sorge dress and black bonnet. Her
whole atvle was that of simple leganee.
She is tall, lithe and shapely J hai full
black glowing eyes with a clear palld
complexion.
INJURED INNOCENCE.
Russia Still Prating About Her Pa
triotic Arms in Bulgaria.
St. Pktkrsburg, Dec. 10.—The official
messenger says: “Therecallof tha But
sian agents was not intended to sever the
ties uniting Bulgaria. It only signified
that Bosnia refused to recognize tbe
legality of the condition of affairs, undet
which an insignificant minority seized
tbe supreme power and Imagined it was
entitled to guide Bulgarian destinies and
make the people iu tool. Bevolutionary
passages have had a pernicious
effect upon public morality in Bulgaria.
Tbe Bulgarians’ peaceful disposition and
love of work weretdedges of their future
prosperity. Through these qualities Bul
garia was making rapldprogress, when
the revolution of Phliippopolis suddenly
diverted the country imo the path of
dangerous political adventures, which
entailed heavy sacrifices and resulted in
the presentcondltion of affairs, which, lfit
oonttnues. will end In anarchy and be a
constant menaoe to peaoa in tbe East.
Kusaia’s duty is to show care in the
maintenance ot peace in the East. While
remaining on the basis of tbe Berlin
treaty, she intends to endeavor to remove
tbe pressure which Is weighing heavily
upon Bulgaria and to re-establish legal
order, which will aerve as a guarantee of
future prosperity and justify the sacrifices
Russia has made, lbs Russian govern
ment will not accept any arrange
ment which, under cover of legality,
will merely perpetuate the present ab.
normal oouditlons in Bulgaria. Russia
Is satisfied with the mtlitude of the Porte.
Sho regards Turkey as working seriously
lor a paoifio solution of tbe Bulgarian
problem in conformity with existing
trestles, and as being therefore entitled
to the support of the powers.”
A 6I.AP AT GERMANY.
Odessa, Deo. 10.—In aooordance with
an imperial order all the small towns
and villages in Russia bearing German
names will be given Russian names at the
beginning of the new year. Tbe Russo-,
German inhabitants bitterly resent thin
action af the government.