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i ESTABLISHED I*3o. , | J. 11. ESTILL, Editor and Proprietor. ( NINE SLAIN NEAR MACON. THE KILLING DONE BY A KINS MAN OF THE VICTIMS. Every Room in the House Bespattered. With Blood and Brains—An Ax the Implement of Destruction—Six of the Corpses Found in One Apartment— The Murderer Under Arrest-Threats of Lynching:. Macon, Ga., Aug. 6.--The news of a horrible tragedy reached the city early this morning. A messenger rode into the city, his horse flecked with foam, ami delivered a note to Daniel H. Adams, Clerk of the Su perior Court, stating that the Woolf oik family, consisting of nine members, had been foully murdered last night, and asking that the Coroner bo notified and sent out at once. Soon the news spread over the city, and in a short time people everywhere were discussing the hor rible particulars. Rumors were rife, and, strange to say, nearly ull subsequently proved to be true. By 10 o’clock the city was wild with excitement and citizens were hastening to the sceue, thirteen miles from the city, in this county, in vehicles of all descriptions. TALK OF LYNCHING. There was free talk of lynching the per petrator if lie should be caught. When it was afterwards rumored that T. G. Wool folk had been held upon suspicion of being the guilty party the indignation and horror knew no bounds. The scene of the unparal leled crime was quickly reached. Already the news had spread through the neighbor hood for miles around like wildfire, and people of all ages and color came pouring in to see for themselves the exact extent of the butchery. The annual Montpelier picnic, assembled near by, poured out its large crowd, swelling the nrnnber of people to marly three thousand, and it was a wild, excite! throng. THE BLOOD BESPATTERED HOUSE. The scene of the crime is a one-story house witn a long veranda in front. A hall di vides the four rooms of the house. A par lor is to the right of the entrance and in the rear of it a sleeping room. This room was occupied last night by Mrs. West, an aged lady, sister of Mrs. Richard F. Woolfolk, Pearl, Annie and Rose bud Woolfolk, daughters of Mrs. Woolfolk. On the left of the entrance is an other sleeping room. It was occupied last night by Thomas, Richard and Charlie woolfolk, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Woolfolk. In the rear of that is a third sleeping-room. It was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Woolfolk and their babe, scarce eighteen months oliL THE CORPSES. In the last room lay the mother, father and baby dead, piled together on the same bed and soaked in the blood and brains of each other. Slung across them was the oldest daughter, Pearl, a recent graduate of Wesle yan Female College. Her head was mashed into a jelly. Her neck and body was cut to pieces and drenched in blood. On the floor near the bed, in the same mangled, brutal state, lay the oldest brother, who rushed in at the first alarm, as did his sister Pearl, and who, like her, was butchered on the thresh old and (Iraggi-d into the room. HER HEAD CLOVEN IN TWAIN. On the lied at the second room lay the aged aunt, Mrs. West, soaked in her own blood, with brains lying aliout. Her head was crushed incompletely. Near by on the same bed lay Annie Wool folk with her head cloven in twain. By the window on tile floor, in an aft.tude showing that she was attempting to escape when she was struck down, lay Rosebud Woolfolk. The left side of her head and face was man gled beyond recognition. In Jus own room was found the body of Charles Woolfolk, presenting the same horrible spectacle as the other unfortunate members of his family. As already stated, Richard was found dead in tW' apartment of his parents. Thomas, the third son, is alive, and suspected of the crime. The sight made the strongest hearts sick. Even the ceilings and walls were lies nattered and covered with brains and bloou Heie and there on the floor a pool of blood had formed. The half-handled ax with which the butchery was done lay in the hallway near the door, reeking with blood. THE SUSPECTED MURDERER. The crowd stood and stared unable to real ize in its completeness the utter horror of t.iic tight. As soon as the spectators could collect i heir senses a movement to investigate the crime was begun. T. G. Woolfolk theoidy surviving member of the family and house hold of last night was questioned closely. He told a story that aroused suspicion, which in its completeness is given below. It was > disconnected as to excite suspicion, and he was at once arrested by Robert Wright, who Lad sent the note of information in. Woolfolk protested his innocence, but viewed ihe sickening scene with perfect composure. • A JURY IMPANELED. Coroner Ilodnett empaneled a jury and proceeded with the investigation. Nothing definite as to Woolfolk’s guilt was estab lished, although a vast deal of circumstan tial evidence fastened the claim around him. As it proceeded the frenzy of the crowd in creased, and it was witli great difficulty that Sherilf Weacott appeased their t'eel hig and induced them to allow the Inw t" take its course. By an artlul manoeuvre J ll- g"t t,ho jury to withhold the verdict until fie could get a convenient luomout to slip ['is prisoner a way,which ho did quietly, and b'doic the crowd was aware of it, the biu-riff, his aids and the prisoner were speed ing towards the city. a verdict aoaiiJwt the prisoner. The jury afterward brought in a verdict fa murder, v. itli Woolfolk as the perpi ti a tor. .Subsequently Woolful k’s shirt, covered "’Ull blood, was found ill the well, having n to the surface. U oolfnlk, the s ipposod murderer, for the jrisl two or three years has been engaged in business hero, lie ran a burroom and gro •! >• store on Third street; and cheated and swindled everybody ho came in contact with Jtntil lie failed, when ho disappeared for a mue. Not long ago lie opened a grocery un i commission business on Cotton avenue, pursued 11 same policy, and soon failed the “'l oud time, in both instances his lather, 'vliu it was considered had a considerable estate, set him up in business. DRIVEN TO DESPERATION. Aftc" his second failure Ins father refused to longer back him, and told him that ho liail squandered his portion of the estate. •V oolfnlk grew desperate and was married in a romantic way to Miss Bird, m the hope ifiiit his lather would give him more money, fils wife soon quit him be cause ho was unable to sup I 1 " 11 her, and Woolfolk, after driving " K ' roet cm* here for a few days went to his lather and engaged to work in the Held for I l ® by the month. It is said that theother 'la.v his father told him that lie had done •'erythlng he could for him and thut he in tended to provide for his other children In las will. Woolfolk, who has been a crank °u the subject of inheriting his father’s wealth, mode threats, it is said, that be Wo, |ld get iHjoscKsion of the estate, liow *! his plan was executed lias been told. gfe Jiofning THE THEORY OK the CRIME. The theory is that lie first killed his father, then the elder brother, Richard, in the door way, who ran to see v-hat was the matter, then his mother and Mattie, the baby, then his sister Pearl, who also ran in, and his brother Charlie, all of whom were found in the same room. Then to complete the work of killing the heirs he slaughtered his aunt and other two sisters in the third room. Woolfolk is of low stature, of dark complexion, has dark hair, grey eyes, dresses shabbily and has a shuffling gait. He talks freely but slowly, and appears perfectly calm, though he seems to be disturbed by the uneasiness of the crowd. Fears of lynching are entertained. The funeral of the nine victims will take S lace to-morrow morning at 10 o’clock at lose Hill Cemetery. It is feared excite ment will follow it. woolfolk’s statement. Woolfolk was brought into the city this afternoon by Sheriff Westcott and Deputy Sheriff O’Pry, arriving at the jail about 4 o'clock. A large crowd, filled with curios ity, followed the vehicles, and watched the unfortunate man as he was led into the jail. In a few minutes the jail yard was thronged, a number beating against the bars of the outer door, clamoring for admission. There were some threats, but the crowd was orderly for the most part and were mainly auxious to get a look at the prison*. He was conducted to the upper tier of cells and left in the corridor. It was there the News correspondent saw him and obtained the following verbatim statement, Woolfolk appeared perfectly calm: no trace of remorse. There was not a trace of sorrow or re morse on his features. He was in his shirt sleeves, his coat hanging on his left arm. The other arm was propped on his hip. There was a touch of nervousness and an occasional halt in his manner as he told his story, which was as follows: “My name is Thomas G. Woolfolk. lam 27 years old. I was married about three months ago. My wife has not been with me for a month or more I have been at my father’s house for a week working in the field for wages. Last night about two hours before day I heard a blow in my father’s room, which was back of mine. My brothers Richard and Charlie wore sleeping in the room witli me. Richard is the next oldest brother, and is 30 years old. Charlie is 8 years old. Soon I heard another blow and a groan proceeding from my father’s room. 1 also heard him fall. My brother Richard ran into the room. Not having a weapon of any kind I jumped out of the window at the head of my bed and ran down to Green Locket’s (colored) house, 400 yards from the house, to give the alarm to the neighbors. At the gate of our yard I heal’d my sister scream. I sent Lockett to tell the neighbors, Messrs. Smith and Yates, and waited about half an hour for them to come. Meanwhile I went back to the house and went in through the hall to see if thej r were really murdered. 1 found that they were. Father and mother were on their bed with their heads crushed in. Motlw’s head was lying on the floor. I piekt . her up and felt of her. All had been killed with father’s ax and were dead. Father was lying on the bed as usual. On the floor were my brothers Charlie and Richard, and my sister Pearl, 17 years old, who had ran into the room, and were killed there. I went in bare footed to the room where my aunt, Mrs. West, 80 years old, and the children were sleeping. I found that all of them had been knocked in the head. The floors were covered with blood, lienee my foot prints. Annie, mv sister, aged 10 years, was lying on the floor, and Rosebud, aged 6 year-, was in the bed.” At this point Woolfolk, stopping suddenly, said: “I am sick and don’t want to talk any more; come to-morrow.” As he walked away he called to one of the prisoners for some water, of which he took a swallow and used the rest to wash the blood from about and under his finger nails. He ex plained to others that its presence was due to his lifting the bodies about. SHOT BY A BOOTBLACK. Brown’s Hotel Comes Very Near Being the Scene of a Murder. Macon, Ga., Aug. 6.— -Brown’s Hotel, on Fourth street, was the scene of a lively sen sation to-night. L. J. Ellis, a hardware drummer from Nashville, was shot in the wash room by Wilson Holmes, known as “Sonnie,” a negro bootblack in the hotel. The shooting occurred at! o’clock, the ball taking effect in the left shoulder and in flicting a painful but not serious wound. Wilson was impudent to Ellis and Ellis cuffed him several times. As Ellis turned away the negro fired and then made his escape. Ellis lias many friends in the city and is receiving every attention. KILLED AT A LAUNCHING. A Coal Shed Collapses, Carrying 600 People Into the Water. Milwaukee, Aug. 6.—During the launch ing of the new steam barge William H. Wolff at the ship yards of Wolff & David son a coal sheil on which about 500 people hail gathered to witness ttio launching col lapsed, throwing the whole crowd into the water, a distance of thirty feet. Three persons were killed outright, several others fatally injured. There wore about twenty seriously hurt and a number of others were losf seriously injured. The accident was caused by water dis placed by the vessel washing over the dock on which the shed stood, knocking out part of its supports and dropping those on the shed along with its crushed timbers into the water. _ RUFFIN’S KILLING. Two More Doctors Express the Opinion That Bullets Caused Death. Petersburg, Va.. Aug. B.— Two wit nesses wore examined to-day in the Langs ton murder case. Dr. Robinson, who noted the pulse and temperature of Rnilln’s body while undergoing the o)s*ration, an 1 Dr. Martin, who hail charge of the antiseptics. Their evidence was mostly of an expert character, but both pronounced dentil to have been caused by the lmllet wounds. The ante mortem statement of Ruffin was ruled out as not having been properlv taken. The ease will not be con cluded before the last of next week. Four Killed by the Cyclone. ArrmxßON, Has., Aug. o.—Additional advices regarding the cyclone at Miilitrook. say that four people were killed instead of oiie as at first reported. In addition to the destruction at Millbrook the towns of lUU City and Plainvillc also suffered seriously. There is no telegraph station within eigh teen miles of Millbrook, and reports are very meagre. LouiavUlo Wants the President Louisville, Ky., Aug. fi.—A meeting attended by 3,001 citizens was held in On tral Park this afternoon to invite President nmi Mi’s- Cleveland to visit Louisville. Mayor Reed presided. Appropriate speeches were made by Harry Wrossiuger. Col. J. M. Brown, Col. Sennet, H. Young, Coi. E. P. Johnson and Gen. Alphous Baker. SAVANNAH, GA., SUNDAY, AUGUST 7. 1887. GASTKLN'S CONFERENCE. AUSTRIA AND GERMANY RENEW THEIR FRIENDSHIP. The Interviews Lacking: in Significance on Account of the Absence of Guid ing Statesmen of Imperial Politics- Emperor William’s Habits Refute the Rumors of 111 Health—Russo-German Tension not Lessened. Copyright ISB7 by New York Associated Press. Berlin, Aug. G. —The interviews between Emperor Francis Joseph and Emperor Wil liam at Gastrin are deprived of much sig nificance by the absence of the guiding statesmen of imperial politics. The Em perors are willing to interchange views on the present position of the Austro-German alliance, but the main objects of the confer ence will be tho candidature of Prince Ferdinand to the throne of Bulgaria and tho impending deposition of the insane King of Bavaria. Emperor William desires to consult with Emperor Francis Joseph re garding the deposition of King Otto, not on political but on family and personal grounds. The conversation of the Emperors will probably tonch oulv the mere fringe of European politics. The meeting was neoes sary in order to openly declare the mainte nance of the Austro-German compact, but both Emperors are too much averse to in terfering with their ministers’ work to ven ture upon any independent initiative. The North German Gazette says: As in former years, so again to-day, Germany and Austria join hands at Gastein and renew the bond of fraternity, induced by common needs and mutual interests to pursue a pacific policy. The Central Euro pean Powers have tie voted themselves to this mission jealously, inspired with the consciousness of a desire to do right, coupled with the knowledge that they have power to carry their policy into effect The peace of Europe is the fruit of their labors, and with this reward they are satisfied. EMPEROR WILLIAM’S HEALTH. The evening edition of the Official Ga zette has a similar article hailing the meet ing as having strengthened the extremely cordial relations existing between tho em pires for their their mutual advantage. The visit of Emperor Francis Joseph seemed to give Emperor William ad ditional vivacity. Rumors, which are again traceable to French sources have prevailed to the offect that Emperor William is sub ject daily to prolonged attacks of coma. Those rumors have hud a disquieting effect upon the whole of Gormanv. The throng of visitors at Gastein must liave been sur prised at seeing the Emperor coming down the steps of the Badesehloss, erect and alert, without support, and talking with animation. His medical attendants say that his disposition toward abnormal sleeps, in stead of increasing has aluited since his visit to Eras. He has prolonged rests and enjoys healthy slumber. He feels so strong that he has given orders, his physicians assent ing, for the arrangement of a journey next Wednesday, without stoppage, direct to Salzburg, where he will pass the night. RCSSO-OERMAN RELATIONE. The relations of Germany with Russia do not improve. Tho press of Moscow and St. Petersburg make the death of Katkotf the occasion of fresh outbursts of hatred to ward Germany. The PolitiseheNaehriehtcn (semi-official) expresses the hope that, Katkoff dead, the Panslavist agitation against Germany will become less rabid, but admits that his school survives, active and militant, warn ing Germany to take every precaution against attack. The Kreuz Zeitung, Post and other pa {>ers in discussing tho consequences of Kat inff 's death do not conceal their sense of re lief that tho indefatigable enemy and the most potent inspirer of an anti-German policy has gone, leaving no Panslavist leader who is able to exercise the same dan gerous influence. FRENCH CHARGES. The French manifestations of sympathy have been treated with silent contempt, ex cepting the infamous insinuation of a por tion of the French press that Katkoff’s ill ness was hastened toward a fatal termina tion by poison. These papers ignore the published results of the autopsy, showing tiiat death was due to a cancerous growth in the stomach and lungs. The French papers published bogus dispatches alleging that the Russian editor’s illness arose from l>oison administered a long time ago by German agents. Tho Post to-night ex presses its disgust at this journalistic base ness, and says that a large number of French newspapers, in commenting upon Katkoff's denth, made imputations repre senting the leader* of the German policy ns professional poisoners and murderers. Not one voice, the Post says, has been raised in the whole of Franco to protest against the moral depravity their aspersions betray. This hears testimony to tho terrorisrii exercised by the Anti-Gerinan party, the extent and nature of which cannot long be overlooked by the German government. The tone of the Post only mildly indicates the tension of the relations with France. The bitter ness of popular feeling is aggravated under fresh instances of German baiting. The latest case of this kind which is especially exciting, anger is tho closing of a factory for the manufacture of German toys, belonging to the Brothers Weissbach and situated at Rmbermoine, by order of Perfect Hehnerb who played a prominent part in tho Mchnne bel ufiair. Tho workmen wore given only three days notice of their expulsion. socialists triumph. Tim police utterly failed in their efforts to obtain evidence sunlcientfor the trial of the Berlin Mocia.ists arrested as members of the Central < ,'oiumittoe. They were equally un successful in the case of eleven (socialists, who have just b.jon tried at Altona, all of whom were liberated, the court deluding that there was not sufficient evidence to convict them The Socialists are working with renewed energy. The Berlin group has np|xirciitly obtained a fresh supply of money, and is infusing fresh life into the whole organization. Ilerr Liebknecbt lias resumed the political editorship of tho VolkMatt. The central committee has been reconstituted ami enlarged and now operates in <1 i-.it relationship with the committees at Hamburg, Leij>ie and other centres. The arrest of the eommittees would fail to repress action, r.scneh memlier lias a secret double who is eliargud to fill his place jn the event of his iirrcft Notwith standing the exertions of tho police, pamph lets and journals issued at Zurich, under the direction of the former Reichstag deputv, Herr Mottoles, arc tielng circulated through Germany la immense nuinlio.-s and are be yond tho newer of suppression. The confidence of the Socialist leaders, which had been drooping since tho recent ejections, is reviving with the encouraging reports of tho progress of the cause. Bulgaria's Chosen Prince. London, Aug. >B—lt is reported that Prince Ferdinand of Saxe Coburg -Gotha has aiTivisl at Turhvemin, awl will go from there to Ttrnova, where the oath of office as Prince of Bui.curia will lie administered to him. It Is said the members of the Subianjo have assembled there to welcome him and to witnc*:; t ho taking of the oath. McGARIGLE’S ESCAPE. Three More of Those Who Aided Him Known by the Police. Chicago, Aug. 6. —Levi Doll, of the Col lege of Physicians and Surgeons, said to be implicated with Dr. St. John in the escape of McGorigle, was brought into court tilts morning from a sick bed. Dell said he was yet very ill, but wanted to have the thing over with. Tho case was continued until September at the State’s request, Dell being released on bail of 63,- 000. It is said four men wore concerned in planning and aiding the .escape, and that the two besides St. John and Dell will bo ar rested in a few days. THE BOODLERS STILL IN OFFICE. This afternoon States Attorney Grinnell called on the motion for a now trial for the convicted Ikh*llors. In doing so lie statin 1 thnt they had not yet handed in their resig nations, and ho demanded that it lie done at once. It seoms that the refusal on the part of the boodlers to resign may, under certain not improbable contingencies, produce a deadlock that will prevent tho levying of any taxes for the county. Conviction of an infamous crime makes vacant the office hold by the criminal but the law is so framed that the county hoard must declare that the vacancy exists and without the co-opera tion of the boodlers this can hardly be done Judge Jamieson emphatically announced that the uet'ouduuts must resign. The spectacle of legislators of this great county adminis tering its affairs in jaij would not be toler ated. Alexander Sullivan, for the defense, pleaded for time to consult with his col leagues on this point and also asked to hnve the arguments on tho motion for anew trial postponed until September. After much discussion Mr. Sullivan succeeded in getting inattein delayed until Monday with the understand ing that if the iioodlers resigned in the mean time the time of arguing the motion for a new trial would bo put off until Septeinlier. Those of the boodlers, who were merely fined, concluded not to take any further chances, and withdrew their motion for an other trial. Several of the convicted boodlers resigned their offices last night. LUCE WENT TOO FAR. Secretary Whitney Orders Him to Withdraw His Circulars. Washington, Aug. 6.—Secretary Whit ney recently received the following report, dated Halifax, July 30, from Admiral Luce, commanding the North Atlantic squadron: As there appears to be want of information on the part of our fishermen operating in the waters of the Gulf of Kt. Lawrence in regard to the restrictions imiMiseil upon for ign fishing vessels by Canadian laws, a series of interrogatories were submitted to Cant. Scott, of the Canadian fishery service, covering their rights and statutory restrictions, and I liuve the honor to euclo.se herewith iiis answers. A num lier of these circulars will lie distributed among the fishing fleet for the information of those concerned. The enclosure is a printed sheet headed “Queries,” and contains a series of questions submitted by Admiral Luce, and the replies thereto by Copt. Seott. These have I teen telegraphed to the press Secretary Whit ney cabled the following to Admiral Lure: "I assume that your application to ('apt. Scott was not for the purpose of obtaining from him an exposition of the law, hut to enable our fishermen to know the extent of the Canadian claim, and thus avoid difficulties if they should so choose. This Is not quite clear from tile report, and it would lie better to issue no more circulars, and with draw such as are withiu your reach. Cant. Scott is not understood to lie an agent of his government for any such purpose as that for which you have employed him. and if he were the application might more properly be made to our own government in ease a eorroct state ment of the Canadian claim is desired. \V. C. Whitney, Secretary of the Navy. DYNAMITER MOONEY. The British Police Claim Ho Was Im plicated in the London Explosions. London, Aug. 0. —The police hero claim that Mooney, who attempted to destroy tho British steamer The Queen at New York, is well known to thorn. According to their story Mooney, who was formerly known as “Moorehoad,” caused the explosion at the Glasgow Gas Works in 1883, when several of his accomplices were imprisoned, and was also concerned in tho explosion at tho local government and 'rimes office. For this latter outrage an accomplice named McDermott was imprisoned. Mooney then escaped to America, and subsequently at tempted to blow up tlie Parliament build ings at Ottawa witli dynamite. For this purjiose he mode use ot funds which had been supplied to him by O’Doimovuu Rossa to lie used in England. Mooney then got into hot water with the Canadian Fenians. Recently he has experimented witli dyna mite near New York. The blowing tip of the Andre statue, tho police assert, was Mooney’s work. They claim that he is affecting the insanity dodge. INCENDIARISM SUSPECTED. Five Men Killed, Many Fata'ly Injured and $ 1,250,000 in Losses. London, Aug. 6. —Whiteley’u enormous drajiery and general stores and warehouses in West Bowine Grove and Queen’s Road, Paddington, were partially burned this evening. Tho pecuniary datnago is placed at $1,250,000. It is believed there wgs no insurance on tho property. This is said to lie due to the occurrence of previous suspicious fires in establishments owned by the firm. Several of Whiteley’s employes, and a score of firemen were crossing a bridge which connected two of the lmi ning buildings, when the structure collapsed mid threw its occupants into the streets a dis tance of fifty lect. Three of the employes and two firemen were killed ought-right. All the others received terrible injunes. Botne will prove fatal. France's Duel to Drop. Paris. Aug. O.—M. Ferry’s seconds will take no further steps in the matter of the nrojioged dud between M. Ferry and Gen. Boulanger. Tho incident appears to be closed. A DUEL WITH BWORDS. Paris, Aug. fi.— M. Mngnicr.iditor of Hie Kwnemenl, Bus fought u duel with M. Itci niicb, ot the ltepidilirjue Prancaise. The weapons were swords. Jteinach was wounded. A Policeman Charged with Perjury. London, Aug. <i—Misi Cuss, the young woman who was arrested in Regent street some time ago by Policeman Euuicott, and whose case attracted great attention, lias determined to prosecute tho poliuoinan for I>erjury. Bhe claims that the perjury was committed during the jiollre inquiry into her arrest. The hearing of Mis* ('as* action against, kudicott will he Isigim on Monday. Anothor Cane at Egmont. Washington, Aug. fi.— Tho Marine H<- pital Bureau is informed that another case of yellow fever has lec:i discovered nt tt • refuge station at Egmorit Key, Flo. SEVEN NEW CASES. K*Y WjmT.PLA..Aug. fi—Seven now cose* of yellow fever devclojied here to-day. but there Were no dentil* NKW LIGHT ON A MURDER THE TWILIGHT’S CAPTAIN AND CREW SUSPECTED. An Investigation Ends in tho Discharge of Kane and tho Huttons—The News Correspondent Makos an Important Discovery Showing that the Assas sin Was Probably not an Outsider. Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 6.—Tho mur der of Engineer Grant Connor and tho sink ing of the steamer Twilight is still en shrouded in mystery. Houghton and liis wife and old man Henry Kane, who were arrested on suspicion, had a preliminary hearing to day in Greet! Cove Spring, and, after a rigid examination, were discharged. It is reported that at the examination Houghton and his wife made on affidavit that Capt. Charles MoCotter of the steamer swore some days previously that he would cut Connor’s throat. Suspicion is now turned to the captain and crew, us it seems incredible that assassins would board the steamer witli so many men on board. a correspondent's discovery. The News’ correspondent boarded the Twilight to-day, and discovered that two windows on the starboard side were broken, and also tlio door leadiug into the water closet. This shows that some noise must have been made, and tho crow could not luivo helped waking up. The bot tom of the steamer was found untouched, thereby showing that she was not scuttled, as previously thought. The vessel's sea cock was left open, and that could only hove been accomplished by one acquainted with tho boat. The captain and crow have not been arrested yet. Jacksonville’s justices. Gov. Perry to-day requested tho Justices of the Peace in Jacksonville to resign on ac count of the ap]x>intment of a now County Criminal Judge under tho now constitution. This order is indorsed by the citizens, as Jacksonville has iieen bitterly opposed to those officials who are parasites of u perni cious strike. Hannah Paul, a negro woman, died to day, aged 105 years. She had iieen a resi dent of Jacksonville for twenty-five years. SHOT THROUGH THE nEART. This afternoon the city was thrown into excitement by a report that another murder had occurred in Brooklyn. Later particu lars developed that a white man named Chris Randall, husband of a well known keeper of a house of had repute, bad shot a barkeeper named Johnson in Elliott’s barroom in the throat, the bullet going completely through the throat and breaking a large mirror behind the bar. Randall’s wife had been on a big spree to day, and he ordered Johnson not to sell her any more drinks. THE CAUSE OF THE SHOOTING. Seeing that his wife again entered the sa loon ho ran in, and, finding thut Johnson had given her whisky again, deliber ately took out a pistol and shot him with the above result. Johnson foil immediately and Randall hurriedly left the saloon, jumped into a buggy and drove rapidly away. Sheriff Holland was notified and Rtartef in pursuit. He captured Randall after a three hour's chase. John son is in a precarious condition. Tiie East Tennessee road trains resume connection with Jacksonville to morrow, all tho washouts on tho line having been re paired. TOWED INTO PORT. A Pensacola Bark Arrives After a Voy age from Genoa. Pensacola, Fla., Aug. o.—The steamer Mary Wittich, Capt. J. M. Fauria, to-day towed into (xjrt the Italian bark Pensacola, from Genoa, Italy. The Pensacola is a 1,000- ton vessel, and is owned by Messrs. E. Cani padonico A Cos., of Bay Point, Fla. The vessel is but eight months old audit is hoped that she will continue in her voyages be tween her foster Portland and other ports of the world with profit and success. Messrs. E. Campurlonioo iV Cos., are the owners of large mill interests on Black Water Bay. They have recently constructed several bouts, one of which is called the Bay Point, after the presont mill site in this port. COLUMBUS CHAPTERS. The River Still Too Hign for the Eagle and Pbonix Mills To Run. Columbus, Ga., Aug. fi.—No more rain has fallen, but the river is yet too high for the Eagle and Plienix mills to run. This was the ninth idle day of the 200 employes. The Sixth Georgia Battalion will go into encampment on Monday at Warm Springs. The Southern Rifles, of Tulbottou, will probably join the Columbus Guards here mid leave Monday afternoon for the Springs. The IjiGmnge Light Guards wifi inarch through the conn try a distance of about thirty miles, arriv ing at Warm Springs Monday morning. The Improved Order of Rod Men of Montgomery, Griffin and Brownsville were banquetted to-night by Creek Tribe No. 11, of this city, at their lodge, this l*>ing their second anniversary. Rev. J. B. IC. Smith delivered an interesting address. CROCKER ON THE STAND. He Declines to Say Whether Money .Was Used in Congress. San Francisco, Aug. (!. Charles F. Crocker, Vice President of tho Southern Pacific railroad, was examined Is*fore the Railway Commission to-day. The Coinmis sion asked Mr. Cns’ker how it was that cer tain large sums of money bail been j<aid without vouchors, and was it not u singular proceeding: Mr. Crocker did not think it was, saying that an explanation had been offered for the expenditures, and that the board was satisfied. “Did you make this payment to influence legislation t" "I don't know," Crocker said. Mr. l’ntterson repeated the question about money ts-ing used for legislative pur|ioses. Mr. Cohen advised Mr. Crocker not to answer. “In my judgment, we can compel the answering of thut question," interrupted Commissioner Anderson, “and I advise your counsel to consider His advice somewhat se riously.” Mr. Coiicn asked tliut hi- question lx: ]His!pouad until liu could co’usult Ins uasoci atos, which was most essential. A Duol With Blank Cartridges. Montreal, Aug. 6.—A duel with re volvers wus 1 ought on Mount Royal lost, night between Mi'. Boivin, rityeditor of the French po)*r hero, and Viscount ltaignaiit, who is connected with the Preach theatre. Three shots were exchanged, but no harm wus done. It is said blank cartridges were provided by the second*. i .■: Funeral. of. pKTKKssunu, iing. fi.—The funeral of M. Katkoff took place te>-dny nt. Moscow and wjis attended by the principal authori ties and elite of Moscow and tit. Petersburg. An immense t.h eng of fieniJe w* nre-i***! COTTON'S CONDITION. The Outlook for a Good Crop Still Not Unfavorable. New Orleans, Aug. 0. —The monthly crop report of the New Orleans Colton World, in continuation of tho National Cotton Exchange statistical system, says: "The month of July has brought some de terioration in tho crop, the general average having fallen 4 per cent., tho figures of condition being reduced to 90 against Bft last year, 97 tho year before, and 87 in 1884. The most unfavorable conditions have existed in Texas, where a protracted hot and dry spell has greatly lowered the June prospects, with further damage imminent should rains be delayed in August. On the Atlantic seaboard there has bcxiu some in jury from excessive rains, though the outlook there on the whole is still favorable for a crop possibly abovo the average. Alabama has held her own pretty welt. In this district the fruiting lias beou exceptionally good. There has been but little loss from shedding, and no injury from insects has oc curred during the month. In the lower valley of the Mississippi there was an ex cess of moisture up to about July JO, which f invented thorough cultivation in many ocnlities and caused too rank growth of weed, which bus reduced the ourly fruitngo. This has been particularly the case in the bottoms. Worms have also appeared in many localities, and while no purticulur damage has yet been inflicted, serious loss is apprehended by some of our correspondents. In tho upper portion of tho valley the weather was more favoruble and the June expectations were more nearly main tained. Thera has beeu some abandon ment of lauds nud deterioration of stands in working but the percentage of loss from this cause Is smaller than usual. The condition by States is: Virginia 98, North Carolina Ski, South Carolina I*4, Georgia 90, Florida 98, Alabama 90, Tennessee 91, Ar kansas 99, Mississippi till, Louisiana 89, Tex auBft. The average of the belt is 90. HAWAII’S EX-PKMMIEB. He Seta Sail Twenty Minutes After Being Acquitted in Court. Port Townsend, W. TANARUS., Aug. (s.—Addi tional advices, by the bark Colusa, from Honolulu January 13, say that ex-Premier Gibson loft Casuies July 13, on the hark John G. Kprei-kles. On that date ho was ac quitted of having defrauded the govern ment. Tho hark Hpreckles was lying near the wharf with everything ready to set sail. A carriage, which was waiting at the rear door of tho court room conveyed Gibson without a moment’s delay to the vessel, which was headed for Kan Francisco. It required less than twenty minutes for Gibson to leave the court room and get on board the Spree kies. Hnzletino, Gibson’s son-in-law, is still in jpil awaiting trial for lieing an accessory of Gibson’s. Business bas lieen resumed. Capitalists who were bolding t>aek are investing money and n general feeling prevails that Hawaii is a stable government under which just laws will be enacted. OIIISON KItACHES SAN FRANCISCO. Kan Francisco, Aug. o.—William M. Gibson, the deposed Prime Minister of tlic Hawaiian kingdom, who was tried on charge of robbing tho public treasury, and who osenpod from the islands niter his ac quittal, arrived here from Honolulu on the lairk John L>. Hpreokels this morning. BEALER3 SEIZED. Seven British Vessels Now in Charge of the Alaskan Authorities. Ottawa, Ont., Aug. 0. —The Department of Fisheries has received udvicos that three Canadian vessels, the Grace, Dolphin and W. P. Kay ward, have been seized in Behr ng Kea by United (States cruisers and taken to Kitka. No further particulars huvo boon received. THE REPORT CONFIRMED. Portland, Ore.,Aug. o.—The Orrgnnian has the following spcciu! from Victoria, B. C.: “Tho steamer Olympian, winch arrived from Sitka Umluv, brought tho startling nows that: another lot of British and American schooners have been captured t>y the revenue cutter Hush ami taken to Kitka, mid that as the steamer was leaving the revenue cutter aguin hove in sight with a number of schoon ors ill tow. Those in Kitka arc the Victoria schooners Dolphin, Anna Beck, Grace and W. P. Kayward, and tho American schooner Challenger, of Beattie. Witb the schooners seized lest year, this mukes seven British vessels now in charge of the Alaskan authorities, and they will no doubt Ih- added to us it seems the in tention of the Americans to seize every schooner that they can secure anywhere within the waters of Behring’s sea.” MORMON IBM’S PRESIDENT. Wilford Woodruff Issues an Address Assuming the Power. Halt Lake, Utah, Aug. o.—The question of tho Hucecssorship to the Presidency of t he Mormon church has been settled tempora rily by tho up|K-arauce of an address signed by Wilford Woodruff, President of the Apostles. lie (ays: “As upon two former occasions in our history, the duty and rtv sensibility of presiding over ana direct ing the affairs of the Church of Jesus Christ in all tho world de volves upon the twelve apostlus with the blessing of tho Lord and the faith and prayer of Ills fieople wo hope to ilo our duty until we, too. sliull be laid to rest." It, lint, beeu thought by some that either George ty (’unuon or Joseph Hmitli, nephew of the original Joseph, would oar,nine tlio leadership. Woodruff is in tho regular line of succession and his address, assuming con trol, would indicate that there Is to be a do pasture from the ordinary course. Wood ruff is 80 veurs old and a man of mediocro ability. Ib: has lwen in hiding two years mid is still out of sight to nil save tho fathful. RUMORS ABOUT IVES <St 00. Mr. Staynor Denies that the Firm Has Made an Asalßriment. New York, Aug. o.—lt was reported to day that Henry K. Ives At Cos. had marie an assignment, hut this was denied by George 11. Ktaynor, the only member of the firm who was to lie found in the office. He said that the firm did not intend to make any assignment. To the hour of closing this uftemoon no assignment had liecn filed in tho County (Jerk's office. staynor refuses to resign. Cincinnati, Aug. 6.—The directors of the Cincinnati. Hamilton aud Dayton rood met to-day and agreed so defer all action until after a meeting of these directors in New York Monday next. No action was taken at all on the proposition to lease the Fort Wayne rood ami guarantee its stock, all that being isMtimnod until the present com plications are settled. President Ktaynor was not present, hut sent a telegram decltu mg pi resign. This puts a now phase on tin 1 K reposed n-organiiutmn, os it was suppo-- o would content to retire and to put toe , in C.inniniiMli hnnrl* j PRICE *l® A YEAR. I 1 ft CENT* A COPY, f GOOD WORKIN THE HOUSE SOME IMPORTANT LEGISLATION PUT ON FILE. A Favorable Report on the Measure Requiring Grand Juries to Report on the Sanitary Condition of Jails— A Commission Proposed to Provld® for the Disposition of the Western and Atlantic Raiload. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. o.—ln the House to* day Mr. Harrell, of Webster, gave notice that there would be a minority report on the bill appropriating $5,000 for repairs to the .State University favorably reported yesterday. A resolution was introduced allowing Smith W. Ea-sly, Jr., use of books in the State Library in preparing a history of tne colored jieople of Georgia. Tim Finance Committee reported adverse ly to several bills and resolutions referred to it. Tho Agricultural Committee reported adversely upon the hill prohibiting the sale of tho necessaries of life for more than 15 per cent, profit. The general Judiciary Committee re ported favorably on the bill to require grand jurys to inspect tho sanitary condi tion of jails. The special Judiciary Committee re j girted favorably the bill to amend tha charier of tho city of Atlanta in regard to tho official bonds of city officers. NEW BILLS. Tbe following new bills wero introduc'd: By Mr. Felton, of Macon—To provide lot* the registration of voters iu Macon county. By Mr. Kenan, of Baldwin—To create a Board of Commissioners of Baldwin county. By Mr. McCord, of Richmond—To mm a effectually protect js*rsons who may work upon rt>ul estate, or furnish material ! hero for by giving them lions, etc. Also a bill to extend the time within which mechanics* liens may lie enforced. By Mr. Huff, of Bibb—A resolution for the purchase of 400 copies of the digest of tha Supreme Court reports by Robert I lodges. By Mr. Grindlo of Lumpkin—To incorpo rate the Blue Ridge Railroad company. By Mr. Schofield of Bibb—To provide for the registration of voters in Bibb county. By Mr. Perkins of Ilurke —To provide for tho registering of the voters of Utirka county. By Mr. Harris, of Cat oosa—A bill to es tablish a commission to provide for the dis pirit ion of the Western and Atlantic rail road. The coiniHsioiiora named in the bill uro; Camiibell Wallace, (J. D. McCutcheon, A. U. Bucon, J. C. C. Black and H. D. McDaniel. They arc to receive bids for both the sale and the lease of the road, and to report tint bids to the next session of tho legislature. l!y Mr. Harris, of ('atnosu—A resolution to juiy Rev. John Wood $46 for service* ia preaching to convicts. By Mr. Black, of Gordon —To incorporate the town of Sugar Valley, in Gordon county. By Mr. Fouto, of Bartow—To amend tha act establishing u City Court for tho county of Bartow. By Mr. Crawford, of Mclntosh—To amend the net creating a Board of Commissioner* for Mclntosh county. By Mr. liiilmuii—To submit to tho voter* of Taylor county another election on the prohibition question, the result of the last t*ing disputed, tho militia districts to vote separately and each to decide for itself. By Mr. Stevemwof Terrell—To provide for the of voters in Terrell county. By Mr. Pickett, of Worth—To provide for the registi"tjc= voters in Worth county. By Mr. McCord, of Richmond —To inror- I*mite the M u.ufacturers Insurance Mutual Aid Association. By Mr. Berner, of Monroe —A resolution that hereafter the House meet at 10 o’clock and adjourn at 1. Mr. West moved to re fer it to tbe Committee on Rules. Till* was agreed. By Mr. Weil, of Fulton—To change the |K>niilty for larceny after trust, unless tha amount is under SSO. Also a bill to amend section 4373 of the Code ill regard to the use of opprobrious and vulgar language by word or letter. Also a bill to incorporate the Ixiwry Bank of Atlanta. CAPITAL CRAYONS. Convicte Pardoned—Tho Artillery in • Row--Mr. Ham’s New Book. Atlanta, Aug. o.—The Governor to-day pardoned the following; I-ouise Jones, who was convicted in tbe Superior Court of Polk county at the Au gust term, in 18M0, of bigamy and sentenced to two years, had lieen deserted by her hus band for three years, and waa advised thut she could legally marry again. Tom Harrison, who was convicted of burglary at tbe October term in 1883, in Stewart county, and sentenced to eighteen years. He broke into a mill and stole arti cles to the value of fill oft. Carey Penley. who was convicted of rob bory at the January term, in 1884, in Bar tow county, and sentenced to live years. His offense was forcing a woman to give him $5 by threats to arrest her. The interim! affairs of the Atlanta Artil lery are in u State of demoralization, and the organization is at suit to go to piece*. At a late meeting some of tbe officers were severely criticized for failure to do their duty by the company. (Juurtenuaster Sergeant Clrnse was (he author of some of tin's*' criticisms, ami at a meeting of tho company last night charges woi-e jireferred against him for conduct unbecoming au officer, and a courttiiartial was ordered tar next Thursday night. THE PENITENTIARY COMMITTEE. The Penitentiary Investigating Commit tee met this afternoon and examined Fulton County Commissioners Adair, Wilson and Humic utt, and ttujierintendent Donalson on the plan to work State convicts by uountin* oil the public roads. These gentlemen gave it uuquulitied endorsement and gave the re sult of working tlie county chain gaing of Fulton county on the muds, greatly irn proving them and enhancing the value of real estate. 11. W. J. Ham's liook, “Representative Georgians,” Nkwh imprint. Inis lieen re ceived here. The comments upon the wori: are highly complimentary. The Journal this afternoon says of it: “Tho pictures are finely executed, and, in most instances, strikingly faithful in their jsirtraiture. Tho imper in good, mid the print very clear. Tho biographical sketches give interesting in formation in regard to men who are now administering nud directing the affairs of the State, and will lie found valuable lioth for present reading and future reference. Among its biograjihicnl sketch** are those of a number of men who will douhtli'Sß hereafter Is* more conspicuous in tho history of Georgia, and u reieren** to whose carficr official life will then heroin* still more interesting.” The official bond of B. T. Rawlings, tip new Tnx Collector of Washington county, for #31.000 has liran filed ill tin* executive office. Government-Aided Emigrant*. I sin don, Aug. 0. —One hundred and six government-aided emigrants suited from Chi—itsf*ivi for Montreal to-dav.