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LM olumtms (Bnqmttv VOL. XXVIII—NO. 232 COLUMBUS, GEORGIA: FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1886. PRICE FIVE CENTS Governor MoDaniel and Hit Party Return from Philadelphia. The ProhlbitloaUta and Labor Party to Proaont a Ticket to the Democratic Convention—A Negro Swindler Arreated—The Macon and Covington. ATLANTA, September 23.—Governor Mc Daniel and party returned from Philadel phia to-day. The governor was at the ex ecutive office this afternoon and speaks in glowing terms of his trip and the many courtesies extended to his party. He was specially gratified at the prominence ac corded to Georgia on all occasions, and says she Is truly regarded as the empire state of the south. He declined to publish any in terview on his trip and the proposed con stitutional centennial in 1887, but says ev erything seems favorable to its being a great success. Col. Alexander's Dentil. Atlanta, September 23.—Col. P. W. Alexander, the famous war correspondent, “P. W. A.,” died at his home in Marietta to-day, aged 67. His remains will be taken to Columbus for interment. A Negro Swindler Arrested. Atlanta, September 23.—J. D. Allon, colored, is held on a charge of cheating and swindling here. He has been con ducting an insurance company, which is believed to be a swindle. The organiza tion is called the colored Knights of Honor, and is supposed to be conducted by a cabinet of twelve. In this cabinet the names of prominent Atlanta .citizens appear. These gentlemen assert that their names have been used without their con sent, and they know nothing of the organization. Agreed Upon » Ticket. Atlanta, September 23.—The prohibi tionists and labor men seem to have united in the : ‘Law and Order ticket.” This af ternoon they publish the following circu lar letter signed by prominent prohibi tionists and Knights of Labor: “To the people of Fulton county: The democratic party of your county will hold a primary election on Tuesday, September 28, for the nomination of representatives in the lower house of the legislature. The friends of law and order in the community are called on to rally on that occasion to the following ticket as their choice for representatives: T. P. Westmoreland, Dr. J. J. Perkins and J. J. Fain. This ticket is pledged to the maintenance of the prohibition law enacted by the peo ple last November, and will oppose any system of unpaid labor that comes in com petition with honest, free labor. • The pro hibition and labor organizations of Fulton county, committed as they are to these principles, offer these gentlemen as worthy of the support of the people; and believing the farming interests should be represeut- ed.have put upon their ticket a farmer, J. J. Fain, a man well and honorably known to this people for many years. [Signed] James A. Anderson, J. D. Diehl, Henry Hillyer, Ben H. Dosteu, Hooper Alexander. There are several candidates who will be before the primary for nomination un supported by any faction, and it is sug gested by some in a position to know that the antis will seek to defeat the prohibs by voting for these, but will place uo regu lar ticket In the field. The llaeon mill Covington Knilroud. Atlanta, September 23.—It is an nounced on authority this morning that neither John II. Inman, of New York, nor the Richmond and Danville railroad has any further connection with the Covifig- ton and Macon railroad. TWO GREAT OREDRS. L'oyd, of San Francisco, senior warden; Sir Knight H. B. Stoddard, of Texas, junior warden; Sir Knight H. W. Lyons, of Connecticut, grand treasurer, and Sir Knight W. B. Isaacs, of Wisconsin, grand recorder. Appointment of officers will be announced to-morrow by Grand Master- elect Room. In many oases oontests were noted for various offices, and numerous ballots wore necessary to arrive at an election. All standing committees reported and their reports were approved. The com mittees on ritual ana the location of the permanent encampment will report to morrow. To-night the knights divided their time between watching the trades dis play and attending receptions held by the various commanderies. The trades display was gotten up on a magnifi cent scale, but its effect was somewhat marred by the illumination of the streets along the line of march. A large number of floats were in line, and the parade was participated in by members of the Are and police departments and the Flam beau Club, which latter made a fine ap pearance and kept the sky ablaze with bursting roman candles, balls and other fireworks. Though not in reality a part of the conclave festivals, the trades display claimed the almost undivided at tention of a large portion of the visiting knights. The streets were thronged witn spectators, and the procession was several times compelled to halt on account of the inability of the police to clear the way. Thu Oilil Follows. Boston, September 23.—The convention of the sovereign grand lodge I. O. O. F. was called to order at 9 o’clock this morn ing, Grand Sire Garry in the chair. Past Grand Sire Stokes offered a resolution per mitting the lodges to omit their weekly meeting when they occur on legal and generally recognized holidays. Adopted. Jurisdiction being called, the grand lodge proceeded to consider reports on the journal. The grand lodge refused to make any change in the law regarding dismissal certificates and refused to adopt a receipt card to he used ip place of the curd now in use. The legislative committee recommended that a special committee be appointed to prepare and report at the next ses sion a badge to be worn in the state grand bodies and lodges and encampments. After an earnest discussion of the subject it was recommitted,with instructions to re port to confine thechanges.'to grand lodges and grand encampments. The committee on the removal of the headquarters of the sovereign grand lodge from Baltimore made an elaborate report. Representative Randall, of Calafornia, offered a resolution stating that it was in expedient to move the headquarters of the sovereign grand lodge from Baltimore. Representative Orendorf, of Illinois, of fered an amendment to strike out the word “inexpedient” and insert “expe dient.” On this the yeas and nays were demand ed. Further consideration of the matter was made the special order for to-morrow morning. It was voted that the grand lodge go into secret session at 11 o’clock Friday to consider the report of the oommittee on the revision of the ritual degree of Re becca. What la Transpiring on the Other Side of tho Water*. Aa Irish Bishop Issass Aa Addreso— fh* Cljds loektm.n Knitted Orsr the Challenge—Arrest ing the Spanish Kcvnlutloiilstn. THE THREE PER CENTS. Dip Hunks In no Hurry to Cluinge Them for Other Bonds. Washington, September 23.—Inquiry was made at the treasury department to day in regard to the published statement that the national banks are being greatly disturbed by the calling in of 3 per cent, bonds, which form the principal basis of their circulation. It was learned that several of these institutions have given notice of withdrawal from the system and that others are trying to have their called bonds retained as a basis for circulation, preferring to forego the interest altogether rather than risk buying 4 per cents and 44 per cents at the present nigh premium. It lias always been held by the treasury department that when the bonds cease to bear in terest they become unavailable as a basis , for circulation. This ruling, however, has j lately been contested by some of the banks and the question has been referred to the attorney-general for an opinion. Until this decision is rendered the department must of course adhere to its practice. In many cases, however, the banks Iwhose bonds have been called are deferring their replacement, expecting apparently a de cision allowing those bonds to remain. In the meantime the comptroller of the cur rency, the treasurer and the register are so busily engaged with replacements and withdrawals that it is not considered like ly that the department will be very exact ing with the banks that have failed to sur render their called bonds. A letter was received to-day from a lead ing financier of New York, suggesting that as the exchange of bonds will lock up a good deal of money just at this time, when it is in great need for moving crops, etc., it would not be well for the government to force the banks beyond a reasonable de gree of diligence in substituting other bonds for the called 3s. It is understood that the question will be left open until the return of Attorney-General Garland, who is expected back about the first of the month. Tin: Work of Lightning. Cleveland, September 23.—A special from Lima, Ohio, says: Coldron & Mad ison’s oil well, No. 1, was struck by light ning at 7 o’clock this morning and the fire communicated to two live hundred barrel tanks which burst, and the oil spread over the southern part of the city, endangering thousands of dollars worth of property. A large tank across the street from Coldron ! & Madison’s well was also struck and 2400 barrels of oil consumed. There is i imminent danger of the fire 1 spreading to other wo.Is and | endangering the entire city. Across the river the entire department is out arid great excitement prevails. At noon the fire is still raging and it is beyond the power of the fire department to check its progress. Mrs. Henderson, standing in the doorway of her house, near the first well struck, was struck by a stray bolt and killed. The Hagle oil well, No. 2, was ignited, hut further damage was ar rested by tearing down the rigging. A Schooner Anhore. Mobile, September 23.—Early this morning the American schooner Jane, Emsen Kennard master, with coal, went ashore for assistance, but could not get back for hours. The captain and two men | took refuge in the rigging. The vessel is breaking up rapidly. Tug boats went to her rescue, and this afternoon brought I them off. The cook is missing. The vessel ! will be a total loss; value *40,000, partly ln- : sured. The cargo was valued at $1500. - Xoniinsleil for M»)«r. sort were reported. At its close the par- , York, September 23.—At the Cen- ticipants dispersed throughout the city. ) ■ Union political convention at At the afternoon session Sir Knight Hall tonight Henry George was nominated for mayor on the first ballot, receiving 360 votes to thirty-one grand captain general; Sir Ki iaht i(. R. i 101 J- h'oogi-n YVInit was Done by flu: Knights Templar anti Odd Fellows Yesterday. St, Louis, September 23.—At the Knights Templar grand encampment meeting yes terday, the proceedings of which were not made known until last night, the report of • the committee on credentials was referred back to the committee for correction. The regrets of the Charleston, S. C., Com mander}- No. 1 were read, and tlie atten tion of the committee on finance was called to the deplorable condition of their brethren in that city. The report of the committee on juris prudence regarding certain amendments was read and spread upon the minutes. An amendment to strike out of the vow of office the words “aud code of statutes” was lost. The proposition to change the qualifica tions tor membership in the order of knighthood was laid upon the table. An amendment to change the clause of the constitution empowering the grand encampment to designate the time and place of the next encampment by substi tuting “the encampment shall be held in the city of Washington, D. C., in the month of December, at such time in said month as the grand master may direct” was voted down by a large majority, as was also a proposition to abolish parades and make the grand encampments purely business proceedings. The assembly this morning transacted little business. The election of officers was the first business in order, and Sir Knight Chas. Room, of New York, right eminent grand master, was elected most eminent grand master, and Sir Knight John P. Gobin, of Lebanon, Pa., was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the former’s promotion. Robert Enoch With ers, most eminent grand master, was present at the election, but his health per mitted him to simply surrender the insignia of office without making a retiring speech. A recess was then taken in order to per mit the members of the encampment to take part in the parade. Contrary to the general expectation the pambiDants in the parade to-day were prompt in their movements and began to report at their rendezvous even before the hour announced. All the streets in the lower portion of the city were fairly alive with moving battalions, accompanied by bands of music. The procession moved at 11 o’clock. The streets were crowded with spectators. It was 11:45 the head of the procession reached the reviewing stand in troll „ of the exposition building. Members ot the grand encampment were assembled here in a body. It was nearly 2 o clock when the last division passed and tbe grand encampment returned to its assem bly rooms. The procession was hilly three and a half miles in length: and even the most enthusiastic officers in charge ot the arrangements were surprised at its magnitude. The parade passed without notable incident and no casualties oi any Dublin, September 23.—Most Rev. Bar tholomew Woodlook, D. D., Roman Cath olic bishop of the diocese of Ardnrgh and Clonmacnols, has Issued an address to the people and the olergy of the diocese. The Bishop laments the present spiritual and temporal wants of his people and the suf ferings and apprenslon of the poor. He also speaks with pain of tho prevalence and growth of secret societies, so frequent ly condemned by the church, and ex presses fears for the peace and future of Ireland. “God abovo, the address de clares, “can scatter those clouds aud quell this tempest. Meanwhile we exhort on the oppressed people to be patient, while using every lawful means to protect themselves and their own, and we warn their oppressors of the account they must render to God.” The bishop then conjures all to observe the golden law of charity, but warns the people against the revolutionary princi ples of secret societies. “If,” he adds, -‘the day ofnational freedom seems to approach the. people’s sins may cause its advontto bo deferred. Every crime will not only he used by argument by Ireland's enemies for refusing to accord her rights, but will also render the people unworthy of God’s help.” Ki-otlnui!. THE CLYDE YACHTSMEN EXCITED OVER TnE CHALLENGE. Glasgow, September 23.—The Clyde yachting circles are excited over the chal lenge issued hy James Bell, of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club, to the New York Yacht Club, for an international race for the America’s eup next September. If the challenge is accepted, tne Clyde yachts men will construct a boat especially for the race. Her tonnage will ho similar to the Mayflower’s. She will be Clyde de signed, Clyde built and will carry a Clyde skipper and crew. A committee of the Clyde yachting meu have received a guarantee find of £10,000. The yac t will be built on tho model of any selected American vessel, provided the latter’s length be given. K|inin. CAPTURING THE INSURGENTS. Madrid, September 23.—General Villa, camna, the leader of last Sunday’s insur rection, has been arrested. He was found concealed in a mill near Mablejas. -"The fugitive rebel lieutenant was identified and arrested os he was in the act of purchas ing a railway ticket at Campanulas. Seventy-three insurgents who have been hunted down in different parts ol the king dom by loyal troops, arrived as prisoners in Madrid this morning. ON 'CHANGE. Very Good Nslec and a Fluctuating Market. New York, September 23.—The strength of the stock market was exhibited to a re markable extent to-day, for although final declines are in the majority, special stocks show handsome gains, and this in the face of an immense pressure to sell. Foreign speculators sold everything this morning, but principally Reading and Erie, which were the features throughout the day. Ex traordinarily large foreign selling was met by somewhat larger domestic buying. Buying in Reading was largely lor account of a syndicate, and in Erie for a new pool in that stock. A great deal is made of the benefits which the company expects to reap iroui the coal traffic after the reorganization of the Reading. Other coal stocks were comparatively quiet, but Jersey Central was notably strong. Grangers were also comparatively quiet and barely steady. Van derbilts were firm, especially Lake Shore, which made some improvement late in the day. The stocks of all smaller coal companies wero strong, in consequence of the effort to form a combination among tho bituminous com panies similar to that of the anthracite trade. Notable advances were made in Chesapeake and Ohio and East Tennessee. The market opened lower, declines from lost evening’s final figures ranging from k to j. Reading and Erie were intensely active in the first hour and both wore strong, while the general market sagged of small fractions, hut after the first hour there was an almost continuous bli the left a large brick house still stands, the marks of bullets, shot and shell still around it. Eight thousand people gathered In the grove, filled all the Beats and stood farther out than the speaker’s voioo could reach. Bob Taylor opened amid cheers. He made a strong speech. The record of the republican party in the Btate was scathing ly reviewed aud state issues briefly dis cussed. He closed with a grand appeal to every democrat to do his duty and forever silence the cry that Teunesseo was a doubt ful state, by an overwhelming democratic majority in November. Alf. Taylor was then introduced and pre sented the republican doctrine in a strong manner. One thing is ovident, that aa the canvass progresses the discussion is getting warm er, and while there is no change from the dignified stand heretofore preserved, it is feared that the partisan feeling of the au diences. especially where two partios are so unequal, may cauBO an unfortunate break. It is plain that the audiences at large do not rally appreciate tho delicate position in which the brothers are placed. Both are highly sensitive, each for the other, as well ns himself, and the strnined nervouB condition induced by the fatiguo of the campaign renders it not improbable that there may bo some manifestation of per sonal feeling that may embitter the can vass. This was especially noticeable in the brothers to-day, both being spirited and a little strong, especially Alf. Taylor. This was a passing cloud, however, and the brothers are os fraternal ill feeling as Some Old Letters Unearthed In Kings ton. Barr's “Private lastrnctlons” Regard Inn Ilia Presidential Content with Jefferaou—I'onalder- able Political Scheming Dlxcloacd. Charleston. Charleston, S. C., September 23.—All was quiet at Charleston last night. Only two slight shakeB wero felt at Summer ville. There have been uo shocks here to-day, and the city is quieter than at any time since the great August shock. The work of repair is making good progress, and the labors of the relief committee are at tended with gratifying results, Tho railroads, steamship companies and business men generally speak hopefully of the future and count on a large trade in all branches. The railroads report an inerense in the passenger business over the corresponding period last year, and say that freight movements during tho past week indi cate a large increase of trade in tho near iuturo. The situation is as encouraging as could he desired under the conditions. About 900 applica tions have boon made to the executive committee t'or money to repair dwellings. The sub-committee on buildings, of which the mayor is chairman, have passed on forty-two cases ordering repairs to ho made. Nearly all of the destitute persons In the city have been supplied with food and clothing. The camps are nearly all deserted ana houses are generally occupied. A fow more days without shocks will fully establish public confidence. Reports have been circulated that the city is not ready to do business. This statement Is conspicuously untrue. It is enough to say that any order or contract or other business obligation can bo met as promptly, as fully and os satisfactorily in Charleston to-day as it could have been met on the last day of August. The case is even better than this. It iB practicable for our whole sale and retail merchants and business ,0160 in almost every branch of trade to fill ’ordeiS flwto that could not have been filled a fe% weeks ago for the reason that their stook has been largely replenished in an ticipation of the fall trade, and new sup plies are arriving every day. completed their work. W. E. Speci, Inspector of public build ings in the supervising architect’s office of the treasury department, and Capt. Bix- ley, of the engineer oorps, who, with Lieut. Abbott, of tho engineer corps, tho latter stationed here, have assisted ill in specting the damaged buildings in this city, completed their labors to-day and will leave the city to-morrow. Their work was done thoroughly and expedi tiously, and has given general satisfaction to all concerned. rie be communicated. Somebody must nh.wiv whom he retfards s , { fer t^ ,t .R 1 5‘ B 1 W” ad Canti, ‘° Pt!rS ° ,laliy Lyman', the < repu hi loan met rllk I , ,. ,, mission, is a disciple of E A 1th tho “Private Instructions ’ win „„„„ !,■ ON THE TRACK. Yosterdny’s Knees by the Brooklyn .loekey Chili. into at Brooklyn Jockey Club grounds, at Gravesend, j mile; Climax won by six lengths, Burch 2d; time 4:17. Socoud race, for three-year-olds, milo and a furlong; Pettyeoat won hy two lengths, Hermitage 2d, Pasha 3d; time 1:68 jj. Third race, for two-year-olds, :/ mile; Bessie June won hy three lengths, Mont rose 2d, Matineo 3d; time 1:17. Fourth race, for three-year-olds and upwards, 1$ miles: Foroua won by two lengths, Aretino 2d, Ofallon .3.1; time 2:111. Filth race, for three-year-olds and up wards, mile and a furlong: Barnum won hy a neck, Elkwood 2d, Millie 3d; time 1:57}. Sixth race, for all ages, 1 mile; Hopeful won by two lengths, King Arthur 2d, Frolic 3d; time 1:171. On tin- Verge of Bankruptcy. Hartford, Conn., September 23.—Goo. W. Bartholomew, son of the defaulter, is on the verge of bankruptcy and his sus pension is expected shortly. His notes have been protested, as lie is unable to meet them. His father had endorsed heavily for him. The receivers of the Charter Oak Company will begin work at once, land more revelations are expected. Business circles are in an excited state and failures may ho expect ed. New York, Hep' ember 23.— A Hartford, candidates was accidental, but lias been [ Conn., special says : “It is now stated oil generally accepted, and to-day the streets good authority that Geo. M. Bartholomew i of Franklin were gay with roses, natural has been robbing companies in which he j and artificial; hut nineteen out of twenty is interested for several years. The audi- I were white. O. their arrival, tho depot at tors of tho Charter Oak Life Company are j Franklin was surrounded by tho largest | severely criticised for allowing $127,000 of j crowd that lias yet greeted the brothers, ! the fuuds to he lost. Many city banks hold and though largely democratic, the county Bartholomew's paper. In all, it is said, I republicans made an effort to have their ! amounts $2,000,000. The Schuyler Electric | candidate’s procession as nearly as possi- j Light Company will lose nearly $200,000, ble equal to Bob’s. Opposing lines lormed and will decide ut a meeting to day what ! on opposite sides of the depot and pro- [ action to tuke in the future. Bartbolo- ceeded to houses of friends, where recep- mew’s son is on the verge of bankruptcy, tions were held for an hour. Bob was os- : and will suspend to-day.” j corted to the residence of Capt. E. VV. i —■ ■■ I Ilearne, where hundreds called, and where ! A Strlko Settled , the young ladies democratic club, com- P(1 Sr.ntnmhnr oa_TI.fi posed of fifty-three beautiful women, all ! , , L ’ September 2.3. J tie i attired in white and wearing a profusion j strl ^ e °* the western window glass work- of white roses, were assembled to aid in { er f.. J vas H c4tled this morning and work the reception of the guests. Dr. JJ. B. 1 will he resumed in every factory west of Cliffe. formerly internal revenue collector 4he Alleghenies as soon as the furnaces provement until toward tho close, when prices moved oft' I rapidly and the market closed heavy. Most of the active stocks are lower to-night, but in no instance for more than J, while Erie and San Francisco preferred are up 1( each, Reading 1J arid some others fractional amounts. Sales 674,000 shares, WARMING UP. Eight Thousand People Hear Alf. anil Boll Tai lor Spen 1; at Franklin, Tennessee—A Passing UTouil Obscures for a Moment tin: Ilriglitnoss of the Fraternal Relations. Nashville, Tenn., September 22.—The selection of red and white roses as the in signia of the republican and democratic Kingston, September 21.—A bundle of letters from Aaron Burr to Peter Van Goosbuck, of Kingston, were found by O. P. Carter, in this city, yesterday. Their perusal discloses considerable political scheming. One of the letters throws light upon the notable contest for the presi dency between Burr aud Jefferaou in 1801, when the matter of choice was thrown in the house of representatives. It was claimed by Burr, after Joftersou had been chosen president, that if he had had an equal number of votes with Jefferson he would have utterly disclaimed all compe tition, as ho had no desire to bo instru mental in counteracting the wishes nnd expectations of the people of the United States. Theso sentiments were for the public. Tho othor side appears from a letter, upon tho back of which was writ ten, “Private Instructions,” which shows that secretly he had other designs. Peter Van Gaasboek wub a politician of consid erable iufiuenoe. He was a member of congress. The “Private Instructions,” in Burr’s handwriting, read as follows: “From tho returns in Pennsylvania it is oertaiu that Adams cannot bo elected. Tho president and vice-president must thero- fme he taken from Jefferson, Pinckney and Burr. Hix or seven votes for Burr in this state will mako him president, whether intended for him as president or vice- president. You ltuow, I suppose, that no distinction can be made by the electors. They vote for two men without declaring the offices for which they intended them. You see how Important and critical tho thing is, and must therefore spare no pains. It will be surprising, indeed, if you, Addi son Bivior, aud others cannot influence Miller and Cuntine so iar as to induce them to do what is right. Burr must be sjpoken of, however, only as vice-president for the present. This caution must not bo neglect ed for cogent reasons, which will in due time be communicated. _ Somebody must oonfe and W found a paper containing a sort of cipher, by which letters of tho alphabet were to be usod to indicate oertaiu names. It reads as follows : Lewis Morris ElArbram Van Vecliten...R Rich' Thorne F|Adams 8 A. Hammond Gljeilersou T J. Miller H Pinckney V I*. Cautino, Jr I Burr W Rob’t Van KeiiHsolaer.KlF. L. Whltbeck Y Win. Knot I. J. Addison I, Abram Ten Broeck....\l i P. Van Gaasboek A John Hnueywood N 1 President B diaries Newkirk <» Vice-President O Peter Smith Pi Burr then adds : “Speak of yourself in the third person when you wish it to be concealed that you are the Person in Ques tion, W &X, to be used differently.” The paper also lias evidence of having been written with “invisible ink,” which could only be made logible by being brought out by heat. Tho writing cannot now be read easily after tho lapse or so many years. It is all in the handwriting ol Burr. Major Gaasheek is mentioned in one of the letters written hy Mrs. Burr to her bus band from New York, in 1791, in this way: “Neither the package you left at Kingston nor tlie money and great coat by Colonel Gaasboek have yet reached mo.” Burr, in his letters to his wife, during tlioso days when he traveled on the cir cuit of tlie courts at Poughkeepsie, Al bany, Catskill and Kingslon, speaks of Kingston often. In one of his letters, written at Poughkeepsie in 1788 to Mrs. Burr, lie said: “I go this evening to Rliiiie- beck. You can write me by Monday’s stage, directed to be forwarded to me from Rhlnebeck. I shall bo then at Kingdom Much love to the smiling little girl.” The “little girl” was his daughter, Theodosia. Burr’s correspondence with Van Gaasheek was mostly regarding money matters. In nearly all his letters lie speaks of pecu niary embarrassments. In one let ter, in 1795, he wrote to Peter Van GaaHbeok that he (Burr) must deelino the nomination, that ho (Van Gaasboek) must inform the coiiimitt.ee, and that “I shall hear a lasting remembrance of this instance of their con fidence and attachment.” In this connec tion, as a matter of interest in the history of Kingston, it might be said Burr refers, ir. one of his letters to his wife, to Vander- lyn. John Vandorlyn, who be came celebrated as a painter, was a protege of Burr. Vandorlyn was n resident of Kingston, and Burr having nett with the prisoner, en route to Malden, where his trial was to take place. About five miles from Malden the officers were met by a party of over one hundred masked men, who de manded the prisoner, at the same time Indulging In threats which Indicated their determination. The man was given up, and a few miles further on was strung up to the limb of a tree and left there. Two hours later the corpse was out down and buried at Malden. Paxton was a man of considerable wealth, and stood high In the community. He had employed the In this seotion, who best lawyers In this seotion , who had arrived at Malden. His wealth and social standing, the array of legal talent and other indications induced the belief that he would defeat the aims of the law and escape, and thlB caused the unwarrantable deed. The parties who participated in the affair are not known. A SMOULDERING ROW. Fiery Eruption Likely to Break Out III the Civil Service Commission. Washington, September 22.—The fol lowing is from the New York World to-day, and contain more truth than fiction: “There is u row smouldering in the civil sorvico commission, and liable to break into active eruption at any moment. The long winded letters printed in the New York papers,written by Dorman B. Eaton, attacking Commissioner Oberly are only the external indications of ths fires within. But they have tended to brace up the Eaton faction in the commission, aud they have made Mr. Oberly very bitter against both Eaton and his henchmen remaining in the employ of the commission. Eaton still runs tho commission. His edicts go forth with the regularity and force of a dictator. A num ber of his men, who are still In power, consider his recent utteranoes as conclu sive and unswerable. Commissioner Oberly says they are a tissue of falsehoods, ana when Eaton gets through, if he ever does, he (Oberly) will show him up In a half col umn of unmistakable English. Oberly will not be likely to write two columns of non- pariol with only three paragraphs in it. “Mr. Flint, a sanctimonious reformer, who believes in Eaton os sincerely as a Moslem does in Mahomet, is the principal man on the departmental board of exam iners. He does everything he can against Oberly, whom he regards as an interloper. member ol the com- >f Eaton, appointed upon Eaton’s recommendation. Webster, the chief examiner, was appointed on Eaton’s recommendation also, and against the protest of both Oberly and Edgerton. 1 )oyle, tbe secretary, is another Eaton par tisan, and was trained under him to accept tho dictates of the boss without ques tion. The departmental examiners are substantially as they were under the old regime. They regard Commissioner Oberly as a spoilsman, and lose no oppor tunity to say so. Commissioner Edgerton is not in the city much of the time; in fact, Oberly is the only man here at present. Edgerton is mild and easily managed. Oberly is firmly of the opinion that the Eutonian management of the commission wns in nature of an elephantine humbug, lie thinks that the idea was to put repub licans in office and keep them there. Eaton and his friends regard Oberly aa a democratic spoilsman. Mr. Oberly lolief that the public is .. eoncludo the civil servii i u good deal of a fraud.’ •ega Mr. Oberlv enter* out by beat. The writing cannot now be tains'the'bolfcf'thaT'the public fs pretty road easily after the lapse of so many years. ^ rtllil) to oomi!udo the civil service reform Mini.ins In State i'rlNon. Boston, September 21.—About 3:80 _ .’clock this afternoon tho covered van* bearing the legend “Suffolk county” drove up to the entrance of tlie state prison at Charlestown and u single passenger ulight- d and passed into tne warden’s office. “There lie is now,” whispered several of the group of sight-seers present, while a slight flush mantled the pale cheeks of Samuel G. Snelling and a nervous tremor shook his massive frame. In charge of the deputy sheriff lie walked to tho entrance with a step slow and halting, leaning somewhat heavily upon a cano held in his right hand, while he carried a small saehol in his other hand. When ushered into the guard room he looked sadly around as if mentally comparing his stately Common wealth avenue residence wit It the grim granite walls and barred windows of his home for tlie next seven years, or until death ends his disgrace. Tlie customary formalities were briefly concluded, and the prisoner was led uway to begin the service of his sentence. A Nmv Or]cnuK Politician In Trouble. Chicago, September 23.—Wm. Feeny, the New Orleans politician lately entrusted with the superintending of street paving in that city, was arrested hero yesterday. The scarcity of current coin In the treasury , , , .... of the Crescent City caused the city era- seen several of las sketches, became in- , ployes to he paid off in vouchers, which tcrested in him, which resulted in Vail- ; passed us marketable paper with the derlyn’s going to Europe to study paint ing. In a letter, written in New York, 1304, to Thomas Morris, Burr said: Mr. Vanderlyn, the young painter from Esopus, Ulster county, who went, about six years ago, to Paris, Inis recently re turned, having improved his time und talent m a manner that doos very grout honor to himself, his friends und his coun try. Proposing to return to Franco in tho spring, he wishes to take with him some American views, and for this purpose lie is now on his way through your country to Niagara. I beg your advice and protee- paper bankers, who were eager to handle it at a discount. The vouchers for the street pavers wero turned over to Feeny for distribution, and it is alleged that lie sold them to a firm of brokers, realizing $2S00, and fled north. To render vouchers negotiable, it was nocessary that the names of the persons in whose favor they were drawn should appear oil the paper, and it is charged that Feeny forged them. The Minnesota Republicans. St. Paul, Minn., September 23.—Ballot- . . ... - . ing and speech making at the republican tion. lie fa a perfect stranger to the roads, state convention proceeded so slowly last the country and the customs of the night after the nomination of lieutenantr people, and, in short, knows nothing but governor that work was not finished until what immediately concerns painting. : u fter 2 o’clock this morning, the following I'rqm some samples which he has left hero I nominations having been made: Forseo- t\ L ..| S , i.T,. I..'! ., , \ rotary of state, Huns Mattson, Minneapo lis; auditor, Captain \V. W. Braden, pres ent incumbent: treasurer. Colonel Joseph Bablettor, of New Ulin ; attorney-general, M. E. Clapp, Fergus Fails. A Ti rrlttr Explosion. San Francisco, September 23.—A ter rific explosion at the Grant Powder Works, near West Berkely, is just reported. No particulars have been received yet. The explosion is not so renous as first reported. One hundred pounds of gun cotton and liitro-glycerine exploded at the Grant Powder Works. Two Chinamen were killed. There was slight damage to the property. that now is or ever has been in America. Your affectionate friend. A. Burr. Nomiimti-i! for Congress. Lincoln, Neb., September 23.—Hon. Church Howe was nominated for congress by the republicans of tlie first district yes terday. Mankato, Minn., September 23.—O. P. Bullis was nominated for congress by the democrats and farmers’ alliance of the second Minnesota district yesterday. Alexandria, Va., September 28.—The Culpepper democratic convention met. at 42 ni. to-day, with Gen. McCombe, of Louisa, as chairman. Committees on organization and resolutions were appoint ed, and a recess was taken till 2 o’clock. The convention ruassembled at 3 p, Cliffe, formerly internal revenue collector . . .. . of this district, entertained Alf. and his 1 tan bo heated. The basis of settlement friends. After the receptions, processions wero formed and proceeded to a grove a mile Two AHHignmentN. New York, September 23.—Charles A. from town. The front of the democratic line had reached the grove before the rear , had left town. Every district of tlie l county had uniformed clubs in line, and j the display was brilliant. The sixth dis trict club, uniformed in red and blue, was i presented with a beautiful banner, offered I by young ladies of the district for making | the finest display. Six hundred men turn- i ed out in this club alone. The long line wound through the historic grounds where the battle of Franklin was fought. On the i right still stands the old gin, on either i was last year’s wages, the workmen with ! drawing their demands for an advance arid i signing the old scale. The factories have ! been dosed since last June and the re sumption of operations will furnish cm- i ployment to over 8u00 men. After discussion the majority rule was j \y. Herrman, broker, of 98 Water street, ; adopted. Gen. W. F. il. Lee was nomi- i made an assignment to-day. J. W. Moon | nated for congress on the first ballot, and & Co , brokers at 79 Broadway, also as- the convention adjourned «ine die. The convention adopted the majority rule and nominated General W. F. If. Lee for congress on tlie first ballot and ad- journeasine die. A (juft M.itc lit. A M ii ril«* Maco?7, Ga., September 23.—In answer to a statement sent out to the Associated Press to-night that neither John II. Inman, of New York, nor the Richmond and Danville railway has any further con nection with tne Covington and Macon railroad, Col. 15. \V. Frobell, manager and vice-president of the Covington and Macon Ly nrli ed. signed. Eight Business Houses Ilurued. Jacksonville,Fla., September 23.—The Times-Union’s Bartow special says: Fire at 2 a. m. yesterday destroyed eight busi ness houses; loss $18,000, insurance $7000. Cairo. 111., September 21.—At Malden, ... , . Mo., a week ago, Bowman Paxton, a llado mi Assignment, prominent druggist and businessman, be-I New York, September 23.—Charles A. ime involved in a difficulty with J. Me- Wherinar, importer of drugsi and ehemi- Guilvery, a blacksmith and a neighbor, ' cals. 4(1 Cedar street, has assigned. The ' ' ' resulted in the death of the latter, liabilities are said to be ove ver $115,000. side of which ran breastworks, and be- Company, says Inman '.y.is never connected hind which thousands lay when the battle with the road, nor did the Richmond and was fought. Near the gin is a tree under Danville ever have a cent’s worth of iuter- tvhicii tne gallant Pat Cleburne fell; on 1 est in it. Di'illn nation. which the murderer only avoiding the vengeance of Judge Lynch at the time hy the prompt action of the officers in placing him be yond harm in the .jail in the adjacent town J. C. Cook, noni of Kenneth Late Sunday night the sheriff for congress in the third district, has do- of Dunklin county, with a posse, left Ken- elined. Dubuque, Iowa, September 23.—Judge 'nated by the democrats