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VOL. XXXI. SO. 165
COLUMBUS. GEORGIA, TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 18 1889.
Down Go the Prices.
This week our prices will be lower than they ever have been, or perhaps ever
^ill be again. Bargains that never have been or* never will be duplicated.
3.000 yards Printed Union Lawn at 3£c. per yard.
10.000 yards Dress Ginghams and Chambrays in Plaids, Solids, Checks and Stripes,
worth 10 and 12jc., all go at the uniform price of
7 12 Cents Per Yard.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
10 pieces 20-inch Figured China Siiks at 40c., reduced from 65c.
10 pieces 24-inch Surah Silk, warranted all silk, at 45c., worth 65c.
10 pieces 24-inch China Silk, been selling all the season at 75 and 85c., will
close the entire line at 55c.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
2.500 yards Combination Zephyr Cloth, the prettiest wash fabric of the season, in
Plaids and Stripes, with Solids to match, worth 15 and 18c., will close entire
line this week
At 10 Cents Per Yard.
All onr 35,40 and 50c. French Zephyr Cloth at 25c. per yard.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
5.000 yards 34 inch White Lawn at 41c.
2.500 yards good quality Checked Nansook at 5c.
2.000 yards 30-inch Plaid Lawns at 71c., worth 121c.
2.500 yards 34-inch White Plaid Organdies,lovely sheer goods, at 10c., real value 15c.
1.000 yards fine India Linen, worth 15c., to go at 10c. per yard.
Beautiful line of Mulls and Persian Lawns at the lowest prices.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
5.000 yards Wool Dress Goods in Greys, Tans, Brown, etc., in Piaids, Checks,
Dots and Figures.* Just the thing for nice traveling dresses. Goods that
have been selling for 18 and 20c. Here they go
At lO Cents Per Yard.
All our Fine Dress Goods marked below New York cost.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
Beautiful Chantilly and Guipure Flounciugs at 75, $1.00 and $1.50 per yard, worth
double the money. Choice styles in ail Silk Drapery Nets at $150, worth $2.75.
This includes 6 yards of 50-inch All Silk Drapery Nets in either Squares, Stripes or
Vine effects, and 8 yards All Silk Surah, for under dress. We challenge any house
south to produce this dress for less than $15 00.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
*
10 pieces 68 inch Bleached Damask in beautiful designs worth $125, will go
At 75 Cents Per Yard.
50 dozen Turkish Towels at 10c., worth 15c.
50 dozen Turkish Towels, very large, at 15c., worth 25c.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
50 dozen Plaited Bosom Dress Shirts, sold up to date at 75c., will close the entire
line this week
At 48 Cents Each.
85 dozen “Moore’s Famous Dollar Shirt,” the best Dollar Shirt in America
At 87 1-2 Cents Each.
Through mistake the factory shipped us double the quantity purchased, and
rather than have them returned they gave us a special discount, and we are giving
our customers the full benefit of same- See this garment at S7£ cents, and match it
if you can for less than $1.25.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
Two hundred pieces of New Torchon Edging came by Saturday’s express. Special
attention is called to 100 pieces of Very Fine, Narrow Edgings at 6i, 8, 10 and 12c.
With the Torchons came 210 pieces of Hamburg and Swiss Edging and Inserting
from £ inch to 6 inches wide, at 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10c. per yard.
Beautiful Swiss Edgings at S, 10 and 12£c.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
75 Gloria Silk Parasols at 95c., worth $1.50.
50 Gloria Silk Parasols at $1.50, worth $2.00.
50 Gloria Silk Umbrellas at $1.50, worth $2.25.
25 dozen Dr. Warner’s Corsets to arrive this week. A complete line of Thomp
son’s Glove-fitting, R. & G., and other leading brands always at lowest prices.
DOWN GO THE PRICES.
50 dozen Ladies’ Lisle Thread Gloves, embossed backs in best colors, worth 35 to 50c
At 15 Cents Per Pair.
50 dozed Plain Lisle Thread Gloves, popular shades, good length,
At 71-2 Cents Per Pair.
I00RE BROTHERS.
WHIGHAM’S MURDERER ARRESTED.
He is Arrested Near Tifton and Lodged in
Sumter County Jail.
Americus, Ga., June 17.—[Special.]—
John Williams, tbe murderer of Conduc
tor Whigham, is safely lodged in Sumtor
jail. He was arrested near Tifton and
brought here on yesterday afternoon’s
train. A large crowd had assembled at
the depot to get a glimpse of him, bat the
officers evaded them by taking him off
the train at the Spring street crossing and
hurrying to jail with him from there.
From present indications there will be
several claimants for the reward.
Judge Fort adjourned court on Friday
last to Monday, June 24, to give the jurors, <
lawyers, etc., a breathing spell.
Notes from Hamilton.
Hamilton, Ga., June 17.—The sad news
leached our town Friday eve, that the lit
tle son of Mr. Will Irwin, only 18 months
of age, had died after several weeks of ill
ness. The parents have the sympathy of
the entire community. The remains were
interred Saturday eve in the family burial
ground. Rev. W. W. Arnold con
ducted the services.
Mary Britain, the little daughter of Mr.
B. H. and M. H. Walton, 4 years of age,
died Saturday eve, after a short illness.
Just the day previous to her death she
was seen on our streets in perfect health.
’Tis sad to see one so young, so bright and
beautiful taken away, but it is comforting
to the heart-stricken parents that their
beautiful child is not dead bat transplanted
in that home above.. The parents have
the sympathy of the entire" community.
The remains were interred Sunday morn
ing at the cemetery, Rev. W. W. Arnold
conducting the services.
Rev. W. W. Arnold filled his regular ap
pointment Saturday and Sunday. His ser
mons were very impressive and instruct
ing.
Rev. Mr. Lloyd filled his appointment
Sunday. His sermon was very impressive.
A large congregation gave him their undi
vided attention. Rev. Mr. Key, of Cuth-
bert, assisted in the divine service.
Judge A. A. Allen, of Chipley, attended
the commencement services Sunday.
Plenty of rain and the crops are looking
well, considering the early drouth. The
farmers are looking cheerful and wear a
smile instead of a frown.
Ellerslie Items.
Ellebslie, Ga., June 17.—[Special.]—
The picnic which took place at Ossa-
hatchee creek last Saturday was quite a
successs.
The Farmers’ Alliance held their regular
monthly meeting at Ellerslie academy last
Saturday evening.
Miss Lola Camp, of Waverly Hall, is vis
iting her sister, Mrs. B. N. Bussey.
Mr. M. M. Hudson, of Columbus, is
spending a few days with his parents, near
Ridgeway.
Mr. R. F. Carter received a telegram
this morning from Mr. B. H. Walton, of
Hamilton, Ga., stating that little May
Britt Walton died suddenly last Saturday
evening. She was a bright little girl of
about fivfe summers.
The farmers in this section claim that
their crops are much better than they
have been for many years. While both
corn and cotton are small.for, this season
of the year, they are growing very fast and
are in a splendid condition.
Everybody took advantage of the dry
weather by continuing to work and pre
paring their stuff to receive the refreshing
showers, which came about ten days since.
Having had their crops tilled at a much
less expense than usual, and getting their
supplies at a much lower price than here
tofore, we claim that the farmers of this
section are in a far better condition than
they have been for many years.
From Dadeville.
Dadeville, Ala., June 17.—[Special.] —
Our tax oommissionor, R. T. Parker, sold
to day the advertised lands for taxes.
Very few men were in attendance.
W. Williams, colored, was sent up a few
days ago from Camp Hill and placed in
jail for carrying a concealed pistol.
Rev. Wm. McCann, of Clarke county,
Ala., brother of J. E. McCann, pastor of
the Methodist church here, filled his
brother’s appointments here yesterday.
He preached an able and instructive ser
mon. _
Masters Wooddy and Tommy Herrin,
Willis Pavne and J. G. Jinks returned Sat
urday from Howard college. Their many
friends here are proud of them. They are
bound to make men of themselves in the
near future. .
Raiu has fallen the past week m the
larger portion of the county, and good
crops are almost assured.
How the President Spent Sunday.
Washington, June 17.—The President
and Secretaries Blain a and Windom return
ed to Washington this morning at 10:30
o’clock from their trip down the Potomac
in Postmaster General Wanamaker’s
yacht, the Restless. The vessel anchored
off St. Mary’s, Md., all day Sunday,and the
president and party went ashore in the
morning and attended divine service at
St. Mary’s P. E. church, where a large
class of oommunicants was confirmed by
Dr. Paret, bishop of the diocese. The
president’s visit was entirely unexpected,
but was all tbe more gratifying to the
church people on that acconnt.
After services the president accepted an
invitation to visit St. Mary’s female semi
nary and was warmly welcomed by the
yonng ladies.
Daring the day the president received a
visit from a number of residents of Leon-
ardtown, who wanted to make amends
for their seeming lack of courtesy to the
president on the occasion of his visit to
that town on a previous visit.
The president's yacht weighed anchor
last night and came direct to Washington.
The president said to day that he had bad
an exceedingly pleasant trip, and felt
much better for it. The president expects
to snend next Sunday with Mrs. Harrison,
at Cape Mav, and will probably make tne
trip in the Restless, leaving here Thursday I
or Friday, and returning Monday.
Weather Probabilities.
Washington, June 17. — Indications
for Georgia: Rain, slightly cooler in
northern portion, stationary temperature
in southern portion, easterly winds, high
oa the coast.
COL DAWSON'S SLAYER. I Mead’s
THE GRAND JURY RETURNS A TRUE
BILL AGAINST M’DOW.
He is Arraigned and Pleads Not Guilty.
Negroes on the Jury—The Trial to
lake Place Next Monday.
History of the Crime.
s-jrssjt; news from the capital
about 10 a. m., causing the water in Back ;
run to rise at the rate of about three feet i
i an hoar, carrying away several houses I
and a bridge across Sixth street. Part of
| Fort Scott, known as Ball Town, is en-
| tirely under water. Tbi9 was caused by
! the overflow from Marmaton river, I
People were taken out With boats, i Corporations that Pay No County Tax—Con
THE STATE OFFICIALS MOVE INTO
THE NEW CAPITOL.
Charleston, June 17.—In the court of
general sessions to-day, Judge Kershaw
presiding, the grand jury returned a true
bill against Dr. T. B. McDow for the mur
der of Capt. F. W. Dawson in March last.
McDow was arraigned and pleaded not j town
guilty. Next Monday, June 24, was fixed j
tor the trial. McDow is represented by |
Ex-Judge Magrath and Asher D. Cohen, j
and the state by Solicitor Jervey, who will
probably have assistant counsel.
McDow appeared in court ia a new suit
of clothes,clean shaven, and though look
ing a little haggard by reason of long con
finement in jail, was cool and collected.
The regularity of the drawing of
the petit jury having .been called
in question, a motion was made to
challenge the whole array of jurors on the
ground that the requirements of the stat
ute with reference to the drawing of jurors
bad not been strictly complied with by
the jury commissioners. The irregularity
complained of was that the jury box had
cot been shaken up prior to unlocking the
box. Two affidavits to this effect were
submitted, but Judge Kershaw refuseu the
motion, holding that the act had been
substantially complied with.
This motion was made in a case of bur
glary and larceny, but is mentioned here
because the jury, as it stands, will be tbe
jury that will try McDow. There are
fourteen negroes on the panel, the largest
number drawn on any jury for years. The
McDow case is exciting great interest, and
will probably continue tne greater part of
next week.
The particulars of the crime for which
Dr. McDow is now about to be tritd are
still fresh in the memories of the people.
They have scarcely recovered from tne
first shock of the tragedy. On March 12,
at about 3 o’clock, Captain Dawson left his
office to go home for dinner. He rode
np on the street car to within a few hun
dred feet of his residence, when he got off
the car, and after saying a few pleasaut
words to some friends, went into the office
of Dr. T. B McDow. What took place in
that office will probably never be known,
as he never came out of it alive. The
secret of his death is buried with his body
in dt. Lawrence cemetery.
As Capt. Dawson did not come home to
dinner at his usual hour his family became
alarmed and telephoned to the office to
know why ne was detained. This excited
aiarm at the office, as his habits were well
known. The anxiety was soon changed
into a feeling of horror. The chief of po
lice telephoned that it was reported that
Capt. Dawson had been killed by Dr. Mc
Dow. At first this report was not believed,
as it was known at tne News and Courier
office that Capt. Dawson was not even
acquainted with Dr. McDow, but exami
nation revealed the horrible truth. When
the door of Dr. McDow’s office was opened
there lay the body of Capt. Dawson cold
in death.
The popular excitement was greatly in
creased when the full and revolting par
ticulars of the crime became known. Cap
tain Dawson went into Dr McDow’s office
shortly after 3 o’clock, and yet it was after
7 o’clock before the fact of his death was
known. He was killed within hearing dis
tance of his wife and children, and was al
lowed to die and lie there for nearly four
hours without their knowledge. This
aroused suspicions, and when the coroner
came to hold his inquest be ordered a
careful examination to be made of the
house and grounds. This examination re
vealed a horrible plan on the part of Dr.
McDow to hide the evidence of his crime
by secretly disposing of his body.
The first clew was Capt. Dawson’s hat,
which was found in a closet in the yard.
It was supposed that McDow intended to
throw the body into the vault, but found
that impossible on account of the structure
of the masonry. This revelation caused
stricter search to be made. One of tne
searchers noticed marks of fresh blood on
the door of the closet, which was securely
nailed up. The door was forced open and
it was found that it opened into a narrow
passageway which lea to a cellar. In that
cellar was found all that was wanting to
substantiate the charge that the murderer
bad endeavored to dispose of his victim.
Thera was plainly revealed an attempt to
make a grave. The fresh earth was turned
up and there were marks where some
heavy body had been dragged, and, last of
all, spot3 of blood were found on tbe
ground. The attempt at burial had to be
abandoned on account of the spade strik
ing the cement floor of the cellar. Tne
shoes on Capt. Dawson were scraped on
the heels, as if his body had been dragged
along some hard surface.
The motive for the crime was not long
incoming to light. There was in Capt.
Dawson’s family as governess for bis
children a Swiss maid of remarkable
beauty. She was treated as one of the
family, and accompanied the children
wherever they went. While Mrs. Dawson
was in Switzerland this maid nursed her
from the very jaws of death back to life.
When the time came to return to America
Mrs. Dawson said that this maid must
accompany her. She was of respectable
parentage, and her family allowed her to
come over only on the promise of Mrs.
Dawson that she would look after her as
3he would one of her own children. Dr.
McDow began to pay her all kinds of at
tentions whenever he could do so without
exciting the suspicions of those who saw
him.
Finally he became bolder, and his at
tentions assumed such shape as to cause
remark. His conduct was reported to
Captain Dawson. He at once employed a
detective to watch them. He received the
report of this detective the morning of his
marder. He went to Dr. McDow’s office
to warn him he must cease his attentions
to this girl. Words passed and tne fatal
shot was fired.
The girl, who is the direct cause of the
whole crime, is still with Mrs. Dawson.
She is innocent of any crime or intention
cf wrong doing. All that can be said
against her is that she was imprudent.
She listened to McDow because she did
not understand him. He forced himself
on her whenever occasion presented itself.
Her imperfect command of English placed
her at a great disadvantage in her inter
course with others.
Several bridges were washed out
and trains were stopped on both sides of i
Fort Scott. The Kansas, Nebraska aDd
Dakota track is noder water for about nil e
miles out. The Memphis road is badly ;
damaged for abont 1,000 feet ten miles
north of Fort Scotf. All the people in the j
bottom in oast Fort Scott moved out. At j
federate Veterans’ Barbecue — In
Danger of Being Lynched.
Dr. Whitlock’s Trial.
Atlanta, June 17—[Special.]—The old
capitol was deserted to-day. This was the
ua.u sioppeu rising, ;
and if no more rain falls the flood will and house officials for the change,
rapidly subside. Every effort is being , . .. _ .. , .
made to obtain information from Union- and to-morrow and thereafter the business
of the state will be conducted at the new
I
THE CRONIN MURDER.
Another Important Arrest Made—Maroney
and McDonald Discharged.
Chicago, June 17.—A dispatch from
Winnipeg, Manitoba, says: List night the
chief of police arrested Martin Burke, alias
Delaney, wanted for complicity in the
Cronin marder. He was boarding the
eastern express and had a ticket for Liver- , „ .. _ . ...
pool, and Superintendent Hubbard, who j ate an< * tJie speaker of the house, will
was communicated with, notified the local j probably in a week or ten days arrange
authorities to hold Burke at all hazards. | and announce a programme for the
Chicago, June 1< —When Chief Hub- f orina j taking possession of the new build
ing by tbe state.
headquarters. The heaviest part of the
work of moving was accomplished last
week, so that to-day Rttie remained bat
the departure of the occupants. All the
departments were in their new offices
this afcernoon, but in little shape for tbe
transaction of business. The governor, in
conjunction with the president of the sen-
was a check to the decline in the general
list, and the excitement died out and the
market relapsed into dullness, except for a
few leading shares. The signing of the
bill giving New England terminal facilities
in New York started that stock up and
it moved np rapidly, followed by
St. Paul, though the improvement
in tbe last named was small and soon
came to an end. Later, however, Atchiec □
joined in the upward movement, and
toward delivery hoar there was a sudden
sport in coalers, which infused strength
into the entire list. Jersey Central and
Delaware and Hudson were the most con
spicuous for strength, bnt Reading was not
far behind, and trading in the last named
stocks became very heavy. The market
finally closed quiet, but decidedly strong,
at the best prices of tbe day for almost
everything except grangers. Final
changes are somewhat irregular, but ad
vances are most numerous, and while St.
Paul and Rock Island each closed 11 per
cent, lower than on Saturday, New En
gland and Jersey Central are np 11 and
Delaware and Hudson 1. Sales aggregated
253,000 shares.
TOM TELLS HIS. STORY.
WOOLFOLK MAKES HIS STATEMENT
TO THE JURY.
He Distinctly and Forcibly Tells the Jury
That He is Innocent—He is Listened
to With Profound Silence.
Rebuttal Testimony.
bard was asked for an explanation of tbe
arrest of Burke at Winnipeg he said: “I re
fuse positively to say acytning about it at
this time, further than it is a very impor
tant arrest, and that it will be followed by
another in this city. However, Burke is
the man most wanted of the two.”
New York, June 17.—The three men
wpo came on from Chicago for the pur
pose of identifying Maroney and McDon
ald as the principals or accomplices in the
They Fay No County Tax.
At a meeting of the county commission
ers of Fulton county this morning, a com
munication was received from Tax Collec
tor Stewart calling attention to the fact
that railroads, telegraph, express and
telephone companies, sleeping car compa
nies and insurance companies pay no
county tax. The county bears tbe neavy
murder of Dr. Cronin, visited the Tombs j expense of the litigation in the conrts in
this morning with autnority to see the j which these.companies are constantly en-
prisoners. The suspects were placed in | gaged, and they ought to bear some part
line with a score of other prisoners. Wm. ( ofthis burden. The communication was
H. Hatfield, who sold the furniture after- . referred to its appropriate committee, and
wards tound in the cottage where Cronin . ^ likely some legislation on the subject
was murdered, was the first to pass along ! be recommended,
the line, but be failed to identify the men. . CouXederale veterans’ Barbecue,
xie was followed by Martmsen, the ex- i _ , , . . .
pressman, E. G. Throckmorton and Deputy j Governor Goraon has been invited to
Sheriff Williams, all of whom failed to I attend the confederate veterans’ baroe-
Wm.
Geu. Withers Dead.
Lexington, Ky., June 17.—Gen.
T. Withers, aged sixey four years, pro
prietor of the celebrated Fairlawn farm
and breeder of noted trotting horses, died
at his home here yesterday from the
effects of wounds received in the Mexican
war. He was a native Kentuckian, but
moved to Mississippi in 1851, where he re
mained until 1874, when he erme here and
commenced breeding horses. He was the
first man in Kentucky to pay $25 000 for a
trotting stallion, he paying that amount
for Almont. He served through the war
of the rebellion on the confederate side,
and was wounded by a shell while in com
mand of the land batteries in Vicksburg.
FLOODS IN KANSAS.
Bond Offerings.
Washington, June 17.—Bond offerings
to-day aggregated $152,200: accepted $142,-
200 at 106| for 4£ per cents and 129 for 4 per
cents.
Two Women and Four Children Killed-
Much Property Damaged.
St. Loots, Mo., June 17.—Advices about
the disaster in Kansas from wind and rain
storms are that Uniontown, about fifteen
miles west of Fort Scott, on the Wichita
and Western railway, was swept away and
and that two women and four children
were drowned. Uniontown, wnich is a
place of six hundred inhabitants, is in the
midst of a thickly settled country, and it
is f&ared that the loss of life is even heat-
ier than reported. As the wires are down
for fifteen miles on either side, nothing
definite can be learned.
The storm struck the western part of
Bourbon county late at night, coming
from the west, where it had played great
havoc. At Augusta it assumed the torm
of a cloud burst, and though everything
possible has been done to obtain details by
the railroads, all is uncertain at present.
At Fort Scott it commenced raining
about 7 o’clock Sunday morning. Old res
idents say it was the hardest rain in the
city for years. The water commenced
identify the snsDects. Marouey and
McDonald were then taken back to their
cells and the Chicago men left the prison.
Judge Andrews this morning, m the
supreme court, discharged Maroney and
McDonald on the ground that there was
no evidence on which to hold them.
Chicago, June 17.--It is stated by the
police this morning that the man arrested
at Winnepeg yesterday is Williams, the
man who rented the Carlson cottage, and
who hired the furniture moved from No.
117 Clark street to the cottage. Detectives
had him under surveillance, but he gave
them the slip, and they iost track of aim
for some time.
Chicago, June 17.—The grand jury ex
amined numerous fitnesses in the Cronin
case to-day, but, so far as known, no new
evidence of a startling nature was added.
Almost all of the witnesses were of those
who testified before the coroner’s jury, and
those who were entirely new atiaed noth
ing new to the general stock of informa
tion upon the murder.
Burke, who was arrested at Winnipeg,
is supposed to be the man who hired tbe
exprtss man to remove the furniture from
Clark street to the Carlson cottage. The
express man has identified Burke’s photo
graph. His movements were suspicious
and he was under surveillance. He left
Chicago with a ticket for Liverpool by the
Allen line steamers, i#ht he went via Win
nipeg, intending to go thence to Montreal.
He was arrested as he stepped from the
train in Winnipeg. Chief Hubbard ex
presses confidence that no mistake has
been made in arresting Burke. 1
The Cruiser Charleston.
Washington, June 17-—Reports re
ceived here from San Francisco, indicates
the cruiser Charleston will ba ready for
another trial in about three weeks. New
cross head guides have been made, and
are being fitted, and it is probable that
new blades will be attached to the pro
peller, the contractors being impressed
with the belief that the screw is of a
Ditch so sharp it does not permit
the engines to work ofi all of the"steam
developed by the boilers. In the case of
the cross head guides, cast iron has been
substituted for steel and the slides will be
of brass, faced with white metal, an ex
cellent aLt -friction combination. It
would appear that structural errors
has been made in tbe design
of the engines in this particular, which
may avail the contractor as a sufficient
reason for remission of the delay. The
error was corrected in San Francisco be
fore the vessel succeeded in making tbe
necessary horse power.
Importation of Foreign Professors.
Washington, Juae 17.—The question
of the proposed importation of a corps of
foreign theologians for the Catholic uni
versity of America was recently referred
to the attorney-general on an appeal from
the opinion given by the solicitor of the
treasury that such importation would be a
violation of the provisions of the alien
contract labor law. The attorney general
to-day returned the papers to the treasury
department, with the statement that he
does not consider the case, in its present
shape, as properly calling for official
recognition. The point made by him is
merely technical, and refers soleiy to the
manner of reference. This objection will
probably be overcome by a formal request
by the secretary of the treasury for an
opinion as to the legality of the landing cf
the persons in question.
Storms in West Virginia.
Chicago, June 17.—A special from Mar-
tinstmrg, W. Va., says: A neavy storm
passed ever the southwest part of Barke-
ly county last night. A terrific gale of
wind, that did great damage, was followed
by a terrible thunder storm. This was
followed by a heavy hail storm, that added
greatly to the destructiveness. Hail stones
lay in some places three or four inches
deep. Crops and trees are ruined. Live
stock was badly bruised and in some in
stances killed. Several houses and barns
were wrecked by the wind. No loss of
life has yet been reported.
cue at Union Springs, Ala., August 22,
aind deliver an address.
Arthur Hainey on Trial.
In tbe criminal superior court to-day
Arthur Hainey, one of the boys who killed
the Italian fruit dealer, Christophine,
about a year ago, was put upon trial. The
day was consumed in getting a jury.]
A $50,000 Hotel.
There is a movement ou foot to erect a
fiftg thousand dollar hotel at Inman Park,
out on Eagewood avenue.
In Danger of Being Lynched.
Philip Shell, the negro charged with the
assault on Miss Burdett, near Ponce de
Leon Springs, last week, was to have had
a commitment trial before a justice in
that district to-day. The neignborhood
was very much excited, and had made
preparations to lynch the negro when he
was" brought out. Hearing of it, Chief
Connelly refused to surrender the prisoner
to the bailiff who came for him to-day,
and will keep him for grand jury investi
gation.
Intends to Resign.
Dr. N. A. Pratt, of the agricultural de
partment, has given notice of his inten
tion of resigning, to give his whole atten
tion to the coal and iron business.
Dr. Whitlock’s Trial.
The trial of Dr. Whitlock, for the mar
der of Neal Beldin, set for to-day, was
continued to Wednesday. There is con
siderable public interest in this trial.
Atlanta Will Have a Club.
Atlanta will have a baseball ciub and a
good one. Manager Whelan, of the de
funct Atlanta baseball club, has received
a letter from Abner Powell, manager of
the New Orleans club, in which he says
the New Orleans team will be placed in
Atlanta for the season. Ab. Powell is the
best baseball manager that has ever been
in the Southern League, and best all round
player. He will bring with him a winnii g
team and play for the pennant. The At
lanta street railway company has agreed
to put the top back on the grand stand and
fix up the grounds.
GEN. SEYEIR’S REMAINS.
The Remain* Disinterred by Gov. Taylor
and Staff and Carried to Knoxville.
Montgomery, Ala.', June 17.—Governor
Taylor, of Tennessee, and staff and tbe
legislative committee,who came to remove
the remains of Gen, John Sevier to Knox-
ville, performed their solemn and import
ant mission to day. Early this morning a
salute to Governor Taylor and his party
was fired by the Montgomery field anil
(lery. The party was escorted to the depot
by a military company. \ They were ac
companied to the grave by the military,
Governor Seay and staff and distinguished
judicial and official guests, and a large
! number of private citizens. They
left the city at 9:45 o’clock on a
special train and went over the Western
railroad to Cowles station, thirty miles
east of this city. There the party left the
train and proceeded on foot to the grave,
which was'located about half a mile off in
a cotton field under cultivation. Arrived
at the| grave, the ceremonies were inau
gurated oy Governor Seay, who in a touch
ing and appropriate speech delivered the
sacred dust to.the. governor of Tennessee.
Governor,Taylor made a fitting response on
behalf of Tennessee. The ground was
broken by R. T. Dearmond, of Knoxville,
after which the remains were disinterred
and placed in a metalic casket and
brought back to this city. The party
left on the 6 o’clock train via Chattanooga
for Knoxville, where the remains will oe
reinterred next Wednesday.
Baseball Yesterday.
At Boston—(Morning game) Boston 2,
Washington 6
At Brooklyn—Brooklyn vs. Cincinnati,
game postponed oa account of rain.
At New York—New York vs. Philadel
phia, gams D03tpooed on acconnt of rain.
At Baltimore—(First game) Baltimore
10, Louisville 6. Base hits—Baltimore 9,
Louisville 11. Errors—Baltimore 6, Louis
ville 7. Batteries—Cunningham, Galtz aDd
Cantz; Ramsey and Vaughn. Second game
—Baltimore 10, Louisville 0 Base hits—
Baltimore 11, Louisville 1. Errors—Balti
more 1, Louisville 7. Batteries—Foreman
and Quinn, Ehret aiffi Cook.
At Philadelphia—Athletic 11, St. Louis
2. Base hits—Athletic 15, St. Louis 0.
Errors—Athleric 3, St. Louis 0. Batteries
—Seward and Robinson, Delvin and Milli
gan.
At Cleveland—Cleveland 7, Chicago 4.
Base hits—Cleveland 18, Chicago 8. Er
rors—Cleveland 2, Chicago 4. Batteries—
Bataley and Snyder, Dwyer and Flint.
At Indianapolis—Indianapolis 7, Pitts
burg S. Base hits—Indianapolis 13, Pitts
burg 13. Errors—Indianapolis 2, Pitts
burg 1. Batteries—Burdick, Getzein and
Buckley; Galvin and Miller.
A: Boston—(Morning game) Washing
ton 6, Boston 2, in first inning. Base hits—
Washington 11, Boston 6. Errors—Wash
ington 1, Boston 4. Batteries—Keefe and
Daly, Radbourne and Ganzei. Afternoon—
Boston 11, Washington 6 Base hits—Bos
ton 11, Washington 1L Errors—Boston 1,
Review of Chicago Market.
Chicago, June 17.—Large speculative
business was transacted to-day in wheat,
with higher prices and an unsettled and
nervous feeling. There was considerable
realizing and outside prices were not sns
tained. In fact, the closing was considera
bly lower than Saturday. Tbe opening
was very strong and prices showed'an ad
vance of j to lc for various futures, but
after some slight fluctuations became weak
and a decline of Jc was recorded for July
and August, §e for September and £c for
December than the closing figures Satur
day. The early advance was attribu
ted to reports of wet weather in
the winter wheat districts and dry
in the northwest, with storms in
Ohio and Indiana. Shorts covered freely.
The advance induced longs to sell, and
some large lines were closed out. The
break of 10c in cash at St. Lonisand
unfavorable cables assisted the tendency
to lower prices. Corn ruled quiet but
firm, and fluctuations were within narrow
limits. Oats were active and J to £c higher.
This brought oat selling orders, and a
weaker fetling in which the advance was
lost, and the market closed at slightly be
low the prices of Saturday. Pork was
more active and stronger, closing 5 to 7£c
higher. Lard was doll and unchanged.
Short ribs were firm, bnt only moderately
active, and prices favored sellers.
The Stock Market.
New York, May 17.—The stock market
was fairly active to-day, with a still greater
proportion of business done in the regular
list than has been seen for months, trusts,
with the exception of national lead, being
quiet to dull without feature. The heavy
witudrawal of of gold tor export to Earope
on Saturday was supplemented by news
late in the day of the withdrawal of the
Chicago and Alton from the interstate
FROM JOHNSTOWN.
Over Five Thousand Men at Work- Houses
for the Sufferers.
Johnstown, Pa., June 17.—A largely
increased force of men was at work in the
ruins to-day, and new men are coming in
from every direction. General Hastings
says about 5500 men are now at work.
Deafening blasts of dynamite are heard at
short intervals, and a noticeable impres
sion is being made on the debris above tbe
stone bridge. Four Philadelphia fire en
gines arrived here last night, and to-day
are pumping oat ponds and fountains.
The engines are manned by a strong force
and they are doing much valuable work.
A number of newspaper correspondents,
who have been on duty here since the dis
aster, have been taken sick, and i ave been
compelled to go home. Harris R. Brown,
of the Philadelphia Press, was among
those who have been taken home.
The relief committee have decided to
erect one hundred portable houses to
shelter the survivors as Boon as the build
ings can be received from Chicago. The
houses will be 12x26 feet, and will be large
enough to accommodate six persons each.
Carpenters will be sent from Chicago next
Sunday to put the houses together. Each
house will be furnished with a stove and
utensils, six chairs, two beds and bed
clothes, two spring mattresses, one pair
pillows, two pair of sheets for each bed, a
woolen blanket, bureau, table and table
ware. In fact, a family will be given
everything necessary to go to housekeep
ing, and told to go ahead now and paddle
their own canoe. The object is to start
the town on an onward rise from the
ruins, but as the town is yet in
chaos, it is impossible to make a
permanent arrangement. The grade
of the town may be reduced.
If a man cannot find his own ground now,
he can set his house anywhere and move
it on to his land wl.eu found under the
debris. If the honses give satisfaction the
committee will not stop at baying 1000 of
them, and buildiDg np the town. In direct
conjunction with this move at building np
tbe ruined city, General Hastings has
purchased an immense quantity of lumber,
and will, next Tuesday, commence build
ing shanty stores for those who will set up
in business again. Over one hundred have
already made application. Arrangements
are now being made for the erection of a
lockup, which, the mayor says, will be
filled as soon as completed with people
who have been filling their houses with
valuables from the wreckage. Many citi
zens who have hitherto been considered
honest are known to have entered wrecked
houses and carried off valuables by the
armful. As soon as the mayor can get his
affairs straightened oat, he says he will
issue search warrants, and every house
that is suspected of containing booty will
be turned wrong side out.
Seventeen more bodies were dog from
the wreckage here to-day. Among them
was the body of Mrs. Annie Bates, of
Racine, Wis. She wrs a passenger on the
day express lost on the fatal day. Besides
a gold watch and chain and several rings,
a draft for $64 and $65 in money were
found on her person. She was bnried
promptly, as were all the other bodies
found. Among those found were the
four children of James Clark. They were
tangled and entwined about each other,
and were horribly decomposed. All tbe
others are as yet unidentified. The weather
here to-day was as gloomy and dismal as
the grief and distress which still hangs
like a heavy veil over the place. Every
body is busy, however, and more men are
at work than the army of bosses can con
veniently handle.
A meeting of citizens was held at Alma
hall this evening to protest against the
further use of heavy dynamite blasts. The
blasts used heretofore has been 500 pounds,
but smaller blasts were advised, and Gen.
Hastings has accepted the wish of the
meeting, and only thirty-five pound blasts
have been put off to-day.
At a meeting of business men this even
ing, it was decided to ask the state au
thorities here for lumber with which to
build temporary business places. To a
committee who waited on Gen. Hastings,
that gentleman said be would supply all
the lumber desired within a week. Many
of the temporary buildings will be con
structed on the old public square.
Notwithstanding the large quantities of
provisions and supplies that are being
shipped here, there are many people who
would like to buy what they want, and
are urging that temporary business places
be constructed at once.
The state board of health made a com
plete tour of several boroughs to-day.
They have not yet made a report, but it is
hinted in official circles that their sani
tary arrangements will be severely criti
cised and condemned, and many recom
mendations will be made.
Funds for the Sufferers.
Richmond, Va., June 17.—The Hebrew
relief committee of this city have sent
$527 to the sufferers at Johnstown, and
have turned over a like amount to the
general fund for the relief of the flood £ af
ter era, which will be sent from here.
Contributions from Paris.
New York, June 17.—John Munroe &
Co. have received cable instructions from
United States Minister Reid, at Paris, to
pay Drexel & Co., of Philadelphia, an ad
ditional sum of $2266 received from tbe
treasurer of tbe Paris Johnstown relief
committee. Of this sum $1066 are the pro
ceeds of a special performance by the
Wild West show, ana with previous con
tributions from Paris makes a total of
$14,166. j
Washington-Lee University.
Lexington, Va., June 17.—The annual j
commencement exercises of tbe Washing
ton Lee University began Sunday morn
ing, with a brilliant baccalaureate sermon
by Dr. W. W. Moore, of the Union Theo
logical Seminary at Hampden. The ad
dress before tbe Y. M. C. A. was by S. M.
Say ford, a Harvard graduate of Newton,
Mass. Both speakers made scholarly ad
dresses and a fine impression.
The annual regatta of the university
boat crews was rowed this evening. The
Albert Sidney was victor by three lengtns
over the Harry Lees in an exciting race.
The final celebration of the literary socie
ties took place to-night.
Mrs. A. H. Cnalkley, of Richmond, a
well known Virginia society lady, is crit
ically ill here.
Washington 3. Batteries—Clarkson, Ben- j railway association, and this morning we
nett and Ferson; Sullivan and Mack.
St. Louis Raees.
St. Louis, Jane 17—The weather was
showery, but tbe track good.
First race—Seven furlongs, for all ages:
Winona won, Josie M. second, Serenader
thira. Time 1:4U.
Second race—Five furlongs, for two-
yesr olds; Watterson won, Lena Ban sec
ond, Kyrle B. third. Time 1:05.
were treated to |the information that the
action would in ail probability disrupt the
association, and other news of a discour
aging tenor. As a consequence granger
stocks were more subjects of great pressure
to sell, especially from the smaller class of
traders, and before the end of the
first half hoar’s business, declines,
especially in Rock Island and St.
Paul, were extended to nearly two
per cent. The effect upon the general list
Third race—Granite Mountain stakes, j was very marked and every stock traded
for all ages; mile and a quarter; $10 000 j opened off fractionally, though outside
added; I Los Angeles won, Molliers T.att “ F
secono, Potsen third. Time 2:141.
Fourth race—Adolphus Bush purse of
$6,009. for all ages, mile; Fayette won,
LAa May second, Harvey Glenn third.
Time 1:46.
Fifth race—Steeplechase, short coarse
Ligero won, Nettie Watkins second, Voiti-
gem third. Time 33.
of grangers only Missouri Pacific showed
any marked decline. Buying, however,
was of good quality, and cliques supported
their favorites, while London was a buyer
to a limited extent and the commission
people were purchasing cautiously. Chi
cago sold grangers freely on tbe situation
»v*d stocks of that group dropped materi
ally. After the first hour, however, there
Cotton Future*.
New York, June 17.—The Sun’s cotton
review says: Futures opened with a
show of steadiness, but values for this crop
soon declined sharply under persistent
talk about the poor grades that are being
delivered on contracts. The grades are so
unsatisfactory that they cannot be sold
except at low prices. Improved croD ac
counts and a cheaper spot market "were
also a depressing influence. Cotton on
spot was £c lower, with a brisk spinning
business at a decline.
A Verdict lor $86,800.
Memphis, Tenn., June 17.—The case of
the Mansfield Drag Company against some
thirty-fonr insurance companies of New
York, Philadelphia, Hartford, New Or
leans, and London, which has been on
trial in the United States circait coart for
the past week, was ended this morning,
the jnry returning a verdict for $86,800, the
fall amount claimed by the plaintiff.
The New Cable Company.
San Francisco, June 17.—The Evening
Post states that $1,000,000 has been sab-
scribed for tbe proposed cable between
Honolulu and San Francisco, and that the
work of laying the cable will be com
menced within eighteen months.
Perry, Ga., June 17.—[Special.]—After
court opened this morning the defense
held a long consultation about bringing
Jack DuBose before the court.
Mrs. Cowau and Mrs. Edwards, sisters
of Tom Woolfolk, testified that Tom and
the family had always gotten along well
together and of Tom’s love for his sister.
Mrs. Fletcher testified that before the
killing Tom boarded at her house in Ma
con; that he would often speak of his sister
Pearl in loving terms, and that on one oc
casion when a fellow boarder spoke about
stepmothers, Tom said he did not agree
with him; that his (Tom’s) stepmother
was the only mother he had ever known,
and that she was as good to him as his own
mother could be.
The state objected to the testimony of
Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Edwards and Mis.
Fletcher, but the objection was over
ruled.
Tom Woolfolk then made his statement
to the jmgr, commencing: “Gentlemen of
the jury, your honor.” He said his father
wanted him to come home to live, which
he did and went to work. He left his
clothes and came home with only what he
had on. Richard bought him a suit of
clothes and a shirt Wednesday or Thurs
day before the killing. He (Tom) pat tbe
shirt on; bad no change of drawers. On
the night of the killing he retired about 9
o’clock. About two hours before day he
heard blows, a groan and screams. He
rushed out of bed to assist. It was very
dark. Richard was ahead of him. “He
saved my life. I heard a blow, got fright
ened, turned and jumped out of the' win
dow. I ran to Green Lockett’s house and
called several times to him to get his gun
and go to the house. He wouldn’t. An
derson James came and said he would go
to the bouse. When half way James said
he thought he heard a noise and ran bacx.
I told him to go for help.
“I heard whoever did the killing come
out the back part of tbe house, slam the
gate and ran towards Banks’ house. The
dog barked furiously. When all was still
1 entered the house, went to father's room
and called, but received no answer. I felt
the bodies. Mother was lying with her
legs on the bed and her head on the floor.
I lifted the body on the bed. I don’t re
member moving Pearl. I tried to find a
light, but couldn’t. I shoo t the bodies. I
was horrified. I flung the blood off my
hands, washed my hands hurriedly and
attended a call of nature. I felt I was
walking in blood.
“I went back to Green Lockett’s and
met Smith. I came back, entered tbe
bouse, and again tried to find a light. I
then came out and sat on the porch.
Yates came. I told him I had blood on
my bands and feet. I went to the well
and washed. I couldn’t wash without
soap, and went back to tbe house and
washed. I called Smith’s attention to the
washing. I remember using a towel. I
lay on the porch till day.
“Chambliss, the first cousin of the pros
ecutor came, and called me a devil; said £
did it, and told others so; was prejudiced
against me. I pulled off my shirt before
tbe coroner’s jury. They said they saw no
blood. The bloody towel and shirt were
wrapped together. I got the shirt I had
taken off the night before. The jury
claimed the shirt and drawers were
too large, bat they were not. When I was
examined I said there was blood on my
thigh and how it got there. I never had
heard of a birth mark. Why the drawers
strings were not bloody I do not know.”
He said Dannenburg was mad at him on
account of a transaction about the rent of
a store. He denied the conversations
with Dannenberg, Owens, Harris, Wilson
and O’Conner. Said Owens was a desperate
negro, and had threatened his father. He
claimed the witnesses were posted what to
testify to. When young he had been
tanght to pray. He often prayed aloud.
I am an innocent man, and could not make
the remark Birdsong said I made. I could
not get justice in Bibb, so came to Hous
ton.
“If you think I am guilty, hang me high.
If yon think I am innocent, say so. Don’t
be afraid. I don’t want any mercy. If
you think I am guilty, say so. Don’t ba
influenced by Bibb or Houston. I trust
my life to your honor.”
The prisoner was nervous and spoke
rapidly, but distinctly and forcibly. He
was listened to with profound silence.
The defense closed at 11:20.
The state introduced Miss Sallie Wool-
folk, Mrs. Reese, and Mr. and Mrs. Stew
art, who testified to the ill feeling between
Tom and the family.
The defense offered to withdraw the evi
dence showing good feeling, but the State
objected.
Bailiffs Clark and Everett, Solicitor Fel
ton, and J. L. Hardeman testified to the
contradictor} statements made by Nancy
Bird.
Miller, of connsel for defense, took ex
ception to some remarks impugning the
defense. This caused arguments, end
ing with all the lawyers on both sides
being sworn and testifying that no im
proper pressure was brought to bear on
Nancy. The impeachment of S. S. Pen
nington caused considerable amusement,
and showed Pennington up in a bad
light.
The court requested the ladies to leave
on account of the nature of some of the
evidence. The prisoner laughed heartily.
The argument will probably commence
Wednesday.
Severe Storm in Florida.
Jacksonville, June 17.—A heavy rain
storm has prevailed here for the past
thirty six hours, accompanied, a Dortion
of the time, by a gale of wind. Reports
from the interior of the state indicate that
the storm has done more or less damage
in several localities. A Sanford special to
the Times-Unionsays: A terrific southwest
gale and heavy rain have prevailed here
since midnight. At Lake May, six miles
west of here, a tornado cut a track odc
hundred feet wide, bearing down forest
trees before it and completely demolish
ing W. L. D. McCracker’s large orange
packing bouse.
Reports from Tampa state that the track
of the South Florida road is submerged in
places, with several bad washouts. A ru
mor is current that the gale tore off the
upper deck of the steamer H. B. Plant at
Blue Springs, on St. John’s river, but it
cannot be authenticated, a3 telegraph
wires in that direction are working badly.
President Ingraham, of the South Florida
road, left Sanford on a special train this
afternoon for Port Tampa to investigate
the extent of the damage.
Starring to Death.
Valdosta, Ga., June 17.—Monroe Hill,
colored, in jail here for assault, has signi
fied his intention of starving himself to
death. The Times says that he bails from
Macon, and it is thought that he got his
inspiration from Adams, the defaulter,
who starved himself to death in Macon
some weeks ago. As soon as he was pat
in jail he denuded his body, began scream
ing and shouting and fasting. He steadily
refused to eat, until he became prostrated,
and is now thought to be in a dying con
dition.
Switzerland’s Treatment of Socialists.
Berlin, Jane 17.—The North German
Gazette says that on the 13th instant the
Russian and German ministers at Birne
made formal complaint to Dr. Drose,
Swiss minister of foreign affairs, that
Switzerland, in her treatment of socialists
and anarchists, had abased the right of
neatraiity which has been conceded her.
and had failed to fulfill the duties con
nected with that right.
Foreign Brevities.
Paris, Jane 17.—The cab drivers’ strike
is ended. Cabs are running to-day as
usual.
London, June 17.—Gladstone has re
turned to London.
London, June 17.—The strikers at Glas
gow engaged in a riotous demonstration
to-day, but were soon dispersed by the
police. Several of the ringleaders were
arrested.