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< ESTABLISHED 1350. \ ( J. H. ESTILL, Editor and Proprietor, f JIAHTINGTON IN A HUFF. KB WAS NOT FOHWARNBD OP THE PROCLAMATION DECISION. A Letter of Remonstrance Written to Lord Salisbury The League Not Mentioned in the Returns of Crimes on Which the Edict of Suspension is Eased. London, Aug. 23.—Lord Hartington did not know that the government intended to proclaim the leaguo until after the decision had been reached. As soon as ho learned of the government’s intention he sent a strong remonstrance to Lord Salisbury. Lord Hartington believes the proclamation ill advised, dangerous and unnecessary. In the House of Commons this evening, Mr. Robertson, Liberal member for Dundee, referring to the proclaiming of the Irish National League, said he had examined the returns upon which the proclamation was issued and he failed to find any mention of the league. He asked if the government would submit evidence upon which the House would bo enabled to discharge its duty under the statute and decide whether the proclamation declaring the league dan gerous on specified grounds in criminality should be confirmed. Mr. Smith, the government leader, said that it was not the government’s intention to submit any additional papers. [Parnell ite cries of “oh, oh,” and ministerial cheers.] DENOUNCED AT A MASS MEETING. A meeting to denounce the government's course was held in the rotunda this evening. An immense crowd was present and great enthusiasm was manifested. The 1 x>rd Mayor presided. There were also two over flow meetings at which Edmund Leamy and T. P. Gill, member of Parliament, pre sided. There were present several English and Scotch members of Parliament, including Jacob Bright, Messrs. Cobb, Sutherland, Fenwick and Haldane. The building was full nn hour lief ore the meeting was opened. Many persons got in through windows. Prof. Galbraith, Protestant, moved a reso lution denouncing tho edict against the league, which was unanimously carried. MARKS AN EPOCH. London, Aug. 24, 4 a. m.—The News this morning says: “The meeting at the Ro tunda in Dublin last night marks an epoch in the history of England and Ireland. The attendance of the English mombors of Par liament is emphatic testimony that real union has at length lieen achieved by the most illustrious of English statesmen.” FERDINAND AT SOFIA. He Partakes of Bread and Salt and Receives an Ovation. Sofia, Aug. 23.—Prince Ferdinand, on his arrival here this morning, receivod the usual offering of bread and salt, and was presented with an address of welcome in be half of the municipal authorities. The route which he took through the city was crowded with people, who greeted the Prince enthu siastically. An artillery salute announced the Prince’s arrival, and a military guard of honor escorted him to the palace. The city was brilliantly illuminated and there was a display of fireworks. M. Tontcheil has now consented to form a ministry. ARMY OFFICERS IRRITATED. The Metropolitan in the course of an address in the Cathedral to-day in the presence of Prince Ferdinand, said he was nappy to learn that his highness w ould do tho best he could to reconcile Russia. This statement, together with the report that a Russian commissioner will accompany Artin Effendi to Bulgaria, con firming, as it does, the belief in Prince Ferdinand’s submission to Russia, has caused irritation among tho officers of the Buigarirn army. Germany has reinstructed Baron Theil mann. Consul at Sofia, who has been ap pointed Minister to Darmstadt to delay his departure for the latter place till the Bul garian crisis is ended. M. Stoilnlf and M. Grocoff have refused to join the ministry, which will apparently ho composed of nonentities, as all leading men of the country are holding aloof. A RUSSO-GERMAN COMPACT. London, Aug. 24, 4 a. m. —The Stand ard's Berlin correspondent telegraphs that ho has learned from the highest au thority that Germany has agreed to support Russia in Bulgarian affairs, on condition of Russia’s neutrality in the event of war be twoen Germany and France. FRANCO-GERMAN EXPULSIONS. London, Aug. 24. —4 a. m.—The Cologne Gazette says that negotiations will shortly opened bet ween Germany and France re garding expulsions. France only agrees to negotiate on the reo|x;niug of the Chambers, reserving, meanwhile, the right to retaliate for expulsions from Alsace-Lorraine. Afghanistan's Ameer Loses a Foot. Gt. Petersburg, Aug. 28. —A telegram from Merv says tho Ameer of Afghanistan's life is despaired of. One of his feet has amputated, owing to gangrene, and it is feared that the shock will result in death. Russia’s new ukase. Hr. Petersburg. Aug. 23.—Tho govern ment has issued a ukase claiming as Russian territory all uncultivated lands on the hanks of tho river Murghal, and ordering that “noli lands shall be colonized and cultivated. This has lieen disputed territory between Russia and Afghanistan. The Suez Canal’s Neutrality. London, Aug. 23.—1n the House of Com mons this evening Sir James Ferguson, Under Foreign Monetary, replying to a question refused to admit that the settle ment of the Suez canal neutrality question depended upon a coneeadon with respect to the new Hebrides. He said that negotia tions with France were proceeding in an Amicable spirit. Ruesiaiiii Suspicious of Germany. Berlin, Aug. 23.- The Cologne Gazette lays that public opinion in Russia is highly u: pieious of Germany, and that the Mruined relations lietween the two coun tries is due to t his |iopular antipathy. Hus i,in stocks mude a further advance on the Berlin Bourse to-day. French Republicans Triumph. Paris, Aug. 23.—Seventy-two depart ment councils have elected Republican bureaux, ami ten have elected Conservative bureaux. Awaiting Pra,nztni’s Execution. Paris, Aug. 28.—Thousands of people are tamping In the stiN<ets waiting for tho *xecution of Pranziui. Seizures of the Sealers. Ottawa, Ont., Aug. 23.—The Fisheries Department has received information of tho •eizure of more Canadian sealing vessels in [be North Pacific ocean hy too United titaton cruisor. It i.s learned that tho com jnanOes of the United Slates cruisers in fhe Alaskan service have been ordered to teiie ull Dealing vessels found in Behring tea. The morning News. DODGE’S CORRECTION. He Says the Drought Nullified the Usual Allowances. Washington, Aug. 23.—The following letter from the Statistician of the Agricul tural Department was prepared in compli ance with the request of the committee of tobacco men, who have lieen in consultation with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Statistician since yesterday morning: Washinoton, Aug. 33, 1887. Hon. Norman J. Coleman, Commissioner of Agriculture. In accordance with your direction I have con solidated the August returns already received, and reviewed all data from other sources up to date, together with that upon which the July tobacco report was bas'd, especially for Keri tacky, relative to which great difference of opinion has existed, and much interest exists, as that State is the most prominent in tobacco growing, usually producing about four tenths of the product of the United States. 1 find that the late returns, so far as received, make an average of only 41.5 per cent, of last year's acreage, while private returns from over 10,0,10 growers of Western tobacco, reporting their own area in cultivation this year, in com parison with their acreage last year, make an area of even less than 40 per cent. The July report for Kentucky, which was based upon the returns of sixty-six correspondents, each representing a county, made an acreage of 58 per cent., of that of 1880. An examination of these reports, and in view of the results of long experience of the tendency to underestimate the acreage, led me to place the Kentucky acre age at 78 per cent. Recent returns have very clearly shown that a concerted effort was made to reduce the area this year on ac count of recent low and unremunerative prices and unfavorable conditions have affected the plant beds and drought has interfered with the setting and growth to such an extent as to fender inaccurate the rules for revision usually adopted, which have heretofore proved to be Correct and necessary. lam therefore satisfied that the, July estimates were too high as re ported. The indications of the recent reports of this department, the Ohio board, and other authorities, point to a very low acreage. J. K. Dodge, Statistician. IVES’ MISSING BOOKS. Ex-Judge Noah Davis to Hear Evidence as a Referee. New York, Aug. 23. —The counsel for 11. S. Ives & Cos. and the counsel for the firm's assignee both presented to Judge Bookstaver this morning orders for the appointment of a referee. The order offered by the assignee’s counsel empowered the referee to swear Ives, Staynor and Doremus, part ners in the firm, and any other witnesses whom ho had reason to believe could tell anything about the firm’s missing books, and also to render an opinion to the court. The counsel for Ives & Cos., objected to the expression of an opinion by anybody but the court. Ex-Judge Noah Davis was appointed ref eree, and will begin the taking of testimony to-morrow morning. Judge Bookstaver this afternoon signed the order drafted by the counsel for As signee Cromwell. All matters objected to by Ives’ counsel relating to the examination of witness by a referee other than Ives, .Staynor and Doremus was stricken out, and also the opinion Mr. Sullivan wished ex-Judge Davis to render. COLLEGE CURRENCY. Swindlers Palmed It Off on Immi grants at Castle Garden. Cincinnati, Aug. 28.—Complaint having boen made tlvat immigrants at Castle Gar den were swindled by paper resembling United States money, but called college cur rency, steps were taken to find out its origin It was found in Jacob 11. Long’s printing office, at Hamilton, 0., and quite a number of plates were seized and Mr. Long warned to print no more of it. Tlie imitation of United States money was close, especially the back of the note. The currency was not issued to deceive, but for use in business colleges, but swindlers found it convenient to use on strangers, and as the statutes for bid the making of any imitation of the United States currency for any purpose, the plates are contraband. OVER AN EMBANKMENT. An Express Train Jumps the Track Near Pittsburg. Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 23.—The second section of the Cincinnati express, going West on the Pnn-llandle road, junqied the track near Skelly’s Station, fifty-five miles west of Pittsburg, this afternoon, and was precipitated over an embankment into the creek. The train was composed entirely of mail and express cars, and was badly wrecked. Engineer George Thompson was terribly scalded, and will die. George Morchead, baggage-master, of Co lumbus, 0., received painful cuts about the head and body. Fireman James McCullough, of Uhrichs ville, Ohio, was badly bruised. George Norvin, express messenger, was slightly injured. The cause of the accident is not known. Trains were delayed several hours, but the tracks are now cleared. SEVEN DROWNED. Two Men Swim Ashore and Leave Women and Children Behind. Montreal, Aug. 23.—Two men named liefevre and Lafleur, accompanied by three ladies and four children, were crossing the river near Boucherville yesterday when their boat upset. The men swam ashore, but the women and children wore drowned. The bodies of six of the victims have been recovered. SIX CORPSES RECOVERED. London. Aug. 23.—Six bodies of victims of the accident to the spectators of a boat race on the Thames yesterday, have been recovered. The accident has been exagger ated. These six are suppowjd to be all who drownod. Malta’s Cholera Record. London, Aug. 28.—At Malta, during the past 24 hours, there have !>eeii nine cabos of cholera and four deaths. THE RECORD IN SICILY. Rome, Auk. 28.—During the past twenty four hours there have been eighteen deaths from cholera in Catania and sixteen in Palermo. A BAD RECORD AT NAPLES. Naples. Aug. 28.—During the past two days there were reported in this city thirty new cases of cholara and fifteen deaths. Two Now Canes at Key West. Key West, Aug. 38.—Two new coses of yellow fever were reixirted to-day, but no deaths. Half a Million Oone. New York, Aug. 23.—The creditors of Mitchell, Vance & Cos. were surprised to learn to-day that the assets of the company are only s*‘>o,Boo. It now appears that the entire capital of $1,300,000 has been sunk. .Secretary Charles 8. Dontier said today that in order to pay the creditors, the stock holders would probably have to assess their atock. He could not any when the creditors would be paid. SAVANNAH, GA., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1887. AN INDIAN CAMP RAIDED PEACE OR WAR DEPENDS ON THE SAFETY OP A SQUAW. Cowboys Believed to Have Either Killed or Carried Off the Widow of Ouray Sheriff Kendall Leaves Meeker to Try Conclusions With the Redskins. Chicago, Aug. 23.—A Denver special to the Times says: A courier who arrival at Glenwood Springs yesterday brings the latest news from Meeker, in which it is stated that Sheriff Kendall has gone out, accompanied by seventy-five well armed and equipped frontiersmen, for the purpose of meeting and engaging the Indians, who are supposed to lie camped altout twenty five miles from Meeker. The number of the Indians is estimated at from 125 to 200. They are said to lie in high timber land in an almost impregnable position, where they will be able to hold in check quite an army. A courier just arrived at Glenwood Springs brings a message from Gen. Rear don, who is in command of the troops en route to Meeker. REARDON’S POSITION. Gen. Reardon’s message is dated at Mor gan’s ranch, on the divide, about thirty miles out from Meeker, and shows that he has made half of the journey in safety. His scouts report that about nine miles distant from Morgan’s ranch they struck a fresh Ute trail, which showed that three Indians had crossed ahead of them on the road. Gen. Reardon will hold his command at this ranch until he hears from Sheriff Kendall, ns he thinks that if he has had an engagement with the Indians he will drive them toward Morgan's ranch. Adjt. Gen. West lias left Glenwood Springs for Meeker, and Col. F. B. Brooks is now commanding at that place. The people of Meeker feel confident that a Ute uprising will surely take place. COLOROW NOT FOUND. A special from Omaha, Neb., says Gen. Crook received a dispatch yesterday from Maj. Randlett, in command of Fort Duchesne, Utah, in which he gives an ac count of an unsuccessful attempt to find Colorow and negotiate with him. The dis patch stated that Indian Agent. Bynes, in charge of the White River Utes at Vintah agency, had sent out a white man in com pany with Elnov, Colorow’s son, to a point near Meeker, where Colorow was supposed to be camped. INDICATED AN ATTACK. On arriving there they found that the camp had been burned and domestic uten sils were scattered about as if the place had been evacuated in great haste. Young Colorow said he was confident tlie camp hud been attacked and burned by cowboys. It was also reported that Chapita, widow of Chief Ouray, hail been made away with, as she was among the missing squaws. The Utcs at this agency, so the dispatch says, have no know! edge of any outbreak, and understand that the Colorado authorities are after Colorow for violating the game laws Gen. Crook said he Inal received no direct information that there had been an outbreak, and is strongly inclined to the belief that there is nothing in it. NO NEWS FROM KENDALL. Glenwood Springs, Col., Aug. 23. No news has boen receiv ed from Sheriff Kendall and his posse of fifteen men, who left here Sunday morning to arrest two In dians indicted for horse stealing, and fears are entertained for thoir safety. A courier arrived to-day and reported that. a band of 100 bucks from Vintah Agency hail been seen making their way toward Colorow’s campon Milk river. This news was of such a serious character that Gen. Reardon, who is camped about twenty-five miles from here with a company of militia will immediately move into Meeker for the better protection of the town. It is rumored that Chipeta, the wife of Ouray, the most powerful chief who ever ruled over the lltes, was killed by the Sheriff's party in one of the first encounters. NO reinforcements for colorow. Washington, Aug. 23.—The following telegram has been received at the War De partment from Major Randlett, com manding Fort Duchesne, Utah, dated Aug. 10. through Gen. Terry: “Colorow has his followers with him, about, 150 in all, includ ing man, women and children. There are no indications of his being reinforced. All tho Indians at Vintah and Ouray want peace. I believe Colorow would come to the reservation if he could get there without being attacked. Most of the party who went out with Mac Andrews have returned to the ageney, frightened back. They claim tbnt Colorow’s camp could not be found. The fear of the citi zens kept them from making a search. Great anxiety is manifested concerning Chepitn. If cowboys have harmed her, I anticipate that it will end in serious trouble. I say to the Indians that I hope she is with Colorow, or may be is a prisoner at Glen wood Springs. I wish the latter could lie ascertained.” A telegram has been received at the In terior Department from Henator Teller, at Denver, to the effect that if the Uto Imlians in Colorado are not returned to the reserva tion there will be trouble. From the character of tho information re ceived the military authorities are inclined to the belief that tho Stub; authori ties did not exercise the Ix'st judgment, and war* too precipitate in thee* attempts to serve civil process on tho indicted Indians. It is hoped, however, that all trouble may bo suppressed without bloodshed. REFORM IN CUBA. Tho Governor General Cleans Out tho Customs House. Havana, Aug. 23.—The Governor Gen eral recently made a jsirsonnl inspection of the customs house, and the result has lieen the discharge of all tho employes. The affair is tho sole topic of conversation to-day. The majority of the people applaud the Governor General’s energetic action. Tho friends of the Governor in tended to hold a great demonstration in his honor to-night, but be requested the news papers to give thanks for nini and suppress the ovation. Telegrams from .Spain an nounce the government has approved the Governor's action, and suggests that he proceed with his work of reform. SAVED BY PLUCK. A Young Woman Forces a Horae to Swim to Shore With Her. Lynchburg, Va., Aug. 28.—An Abing don sps;ial to the Advance says that while 8. Scott and Miss Broyles, of Lynchburg, visitors at Mongles Kprings, wore out driv ing to day. their horw- ls-came frightened and ran over an embankment twenty feet high into Holstein river. Kcott swain fo tlie nearest shore, but the young ludy staid in the baggy and forced the horse to swim to tho op|sisite side of tho river, where she was rescued by friends. AMERICA FOR AMERICANS. The New Party Issues a Call for a Convention. Philadelphia, Aug. 23.—The Executive Committee of the new political party re cently organized in this city under the name of “The American Party," to-day issued an official call for a national conven tion, to meet in this city Friday and Satur day, Sept Hi and 17, and they call upon all American citizens, of whatever party or affiliation, who sympathize with the senti ments anil are Ita favor of the political ob jects of the new party, to attend for the purpose of completing the organization and promoting among others tho following specific objects: 1. To emphasize and perpetuate the senti ment: “America for Americans.” 2. The restriction of immigration. 3. Thorough revision of the naturaliza tion laws. 4. Reserving American lands for Ameri can citizens only. 5. The protection of Americans in all their rights, on land or sea, in all parts of the world. 11. To restrict and guard the right of elec tive franchise. 7. To abolish polygamy in the United States immediately and entirely. 8. To enact anrf enforce such luws as will tend to eradicate intemperanoe. 9. To develop the resource* of the coun try by a wise system of internal improve ments. 10. To protect and promote the American system of free common schools. 11. To adjust the relations between lalior and capital on a permanent basis of equity and justice, anil especially do we invite rep resentatives and members of the following organizations to meet and co-operate vvitn us in said convention: The Patriotic Order of Sons of America: the Order of United American Mechanics, the Junior Or der of United American Mechanics, the Order of Deputies, SonS of Revolution arv Sires, Political Alliance, United Minute Men, the various granges, and all other orders and organizations whose principles and sentiments will enable them to work in the American party on the foregoing basis. BRAWN AND THE BALLOT. A Full State Ticket to be Put in the Field in Massachusetts. Boston, Aug. 23.—A call has iieon issued by leading representatives of tho Knights of Labor Assemblies, trade unions, land and labor clubs, and other similar organizations throughout the commonwealth, for a State convention, to be held in this city on Sept, 10, for the purpose of nominating a full State Labor ticket. RECOGNIZED AS A POWER. Cincinnati, Aug. 23. -Judge Kumler, of the Court of Common Pleas, has granted the mandamus application of the Union Labor party, directing the Board of Elec l ions to hereafter recognize tho Union La bor party in making appointments of clerks, registrators and judges of election. LABOR’S STRANGE Ft EAK. A Republican to Belect Their Inspector of Election. New York, Aug. 28. —Chairman Mc- Muckin, of tho United Labor party, wrote a letter to-day to Police Commissioner Me- Clave saying: “This is to certify that under the provisions of the law creating a fifth Election Inspector the United Labor ]xirty, through its Chairman and Secretary, as provided in said act, hus selected you as such commission to appoint on our behalf the fifth insjieetor provided in suid ai t." The fact that a Republican Commissioner should thus be select is I by the Labor party excites much comment. The Police Board will act in the matter tomorrow. STOVE MOLDERS TO STRIKE. An Advance of 10 to 15 Per Cent, in Wages Will Satisfy Them. Pittsburg, Pa., Aug. 28.—The Interna tional Stove Moulders Union has suddenly determined upon demanding an advance in wages, varying from 10 to 15 per cent, all over the United States anil Canada. Last night a special meeting of the local Union, No. 14, was held in their hall to consider a circular from President Fitzpatrick and the general board, whieh stated that the demand for an advance has boen decided upon, that, it must Ins made Tues duy anil will he mailt) simultaneously throughout the districts controlled by the union. As to the amount of advance the circular left it optional as to whether 10 or 15 per cent, be demanded. The men arc to continue at work for two weeks in order to finish what patterns they are at present engaged upon. Then a strike is to be ordered and if at the end of the week an advance is not conceded, 5 per. cent additional is to he asked. There are in the union 13,000 registered members and 3,000 more who can lie accounted for In this city there are about 275, and tho largest numbers are in Toronto, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Chicago. MRS. FURBER’S HOBBY. The Effects of the National Opera Company Sold by a Sheriff. New York, Aug. 33.—-The sale of the scenery, stage efftx'tH and costumes of the defunct National Opera Company under foreclosure proceedings, to sat isfy a chattel mortgage of $57,- 7WI held by Frank It. Lawrence, took place this afternoon nt Jersey City Heights. The sale aggregated #2d, 108 for properties that are said to have cost over $150,000 .Sheriff Hointze has an unsatisfied judgment for #lB,OOO, ob tained against the opera company by Jacob Rosen stem. The .Sheriff intends to lovy upon anything remaining after satisfying Mr. Lawrence's mortgage. A WOMAN IN THE CASE. Embezzler Scott Gave $lO,OOO to Mrs Fanny B. Roberta. New York, Aug. 23.—'The World will reiterate to-morrow that there is a women in tho Scott ease, and will publish an affi davit of Richard H. Hoott, sworn to at the American Consulate in London, in which he confesses tliut lie gave Mi>. Fanny (!. Roberts, of No 105 West Thirty-eighth street., triis city, SIO,IKK) in ea/jJj. The Man hattan Company has discover*! the fact, and will bring suit against Mrs. Roberts forthwith. An Earthquake at Bea. New York, Aug. 33.— The steamship New Orleans, from New OrliNtns, which ar rived to-day, experienced n shock of earth quake when fifty miles off Charleston. The ship rolled vary deep and there wax a dis tinct jar and vibration. The shock was a/- cuiupuiiicd with three or four high was. A Big Fire nt Nashville Nashville. Aug 23.- The Hlaudard Oil works. Pearce’s distillery, and Swan's inar ble work! were destroyed here early to night The lose will aggregate nearly (l(X).000. The Insurance is small.' BALD KXORBERS WEAKEN SEVERAL WILLING TO TESTIFY FOR THE STATE. One of the Prisoners Pleads Guilty and Throws Himself on the Mercy of tho Court Wives of the Accused Storm the Jail—One of them Crazy. St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 23.—A special to the Globe-Democrat from Ozark, Mo.,says: “The Bald Knobbers are again in Ozark, and the first day of the trial found tho court room crowded with anxious specta tors. The Sheriff stole a march on the populace by announcing that the prisoners would not lie brought from Springfield un til Monday, and early Sunday morning he stopped with the captive regulators from a train at Ozark. Word soon Hew to their families and friends, and the jail was soon crowded with women and children, who pressed their troubled faces against the jail in an effort to get nearer. The men, nr oustonied to active life, showed the effects of their confinement in the narrow colls. PALE AND WORRIED. W “Their bronzed faces had assumed a pale nes*. and their manners were loss careless. Judge Hubbard opened court at 1 o'clock . Monday. He gave instructions to the grand jury tliat they had a better opportunity to investigate the acts of the Christian county regulators than the former inquiring tri bunal pissesned, as the backbone of tho or ganization had been broken. Several motions to quash the minor indictments were filed, as /time prisoners signified a willingness to testify for the State. While the court was in session a wild, weird scene occurred at the jail. The wife of William Stanley lushed in a frenzy from a sick bed, and the frantic shrieks of the poor woman disturbed the sombre town, as she ran toward the jail, with asms outstretched, praying heaven to protect innocence and save her imprisoned husband. a tragic spectacle. “Her cries were token up by other women and children, and an excited crowd gath ered around the jail, gazing awe-stricken at tlu* tragic spectacle. The crazed woman exhorted the crowd for several minutes, in a most fervid manner, and wns led away ex huusted. Just befoje court adjourned, John Wilson threw himself upon the mercy of the court, pleading guilty to whipping Green Walker. As this is the first plea of guilty for the Bald Kobhers’ assault, and as there are about ninety-five similar charges pending, the decision of tho court is looked for with thedee|iest anxiety. Wilson is a Baptist preacher.” A TEXAS ELECTION ROW. The Jury Acquits on One Charge and Disagrees on the Others. Galveston, Tex., Aug. 23.—An Austin sp wial to the News says: “The Washington county election eases, wlierein a large num ber of citizens were charged with intimi dation, destroying ballot boxes and other illegal acts, which have been on trial in the United States District Court here for several dnys, were brought to a close last night by the jury bringing in a verdict of not guilty, on the second count charging the destruction of the ballot I sixes by the de fendants, and disagreeing as to the count charging conspiracy and interference with officers. Judge Turner, in accordance with the verdict, declared the defendants not guilty as to the second count and that there had been a mistrial as to the other counts and they were continued until the next term of the court. The cases were investigated by the Senate Committee at Washington bust winter, ami attracted considerable at tention at the time in consequence of the fact that a number of prominent Republic ans wore compelled to leave Washington county at short notice, where they had re sided for many years and accumulated property which they were compelled to sell at a groat sacrifice. *’ CLEVELAND TO BE FEASTED. He Will Attend Two Banquets on One Day at Philadelphia. Pmi.AnKi.pmA, Pa., A hr. 23.—President, Cleveland has Accepted the invitation ten ilered him by the University of Pennsyl vania, the Philadelphia Library, American Philosophical Society, Franklin Institute College of Physicians, Law Academy and Historical Society to attend a banquet to be given in Ids honor at the Academy of Music on Saturday even ing, Sept. 17.* In the afternoon of the same day the President will attend a banquet tendered him by the Ililicrnian Society. The society has had for its guests Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Jackson, Tyler and Grant. MRH. CLEVELAND RETURNING HOME. Fall River, Maks., Aug. 23.—Mrs. Cleveland, accompanied by Gen. Greety and her mother, Mrs. Folsom, arrived here to-night, in a special train, from Marion, and left for New York on the steamer Pil grim. No announcement of the intended movements of the party had been made, and there were but few persons on the dock when the train arrived. California’s Governor Paralyzed. Han Francisco, Ang. 28. Gov. Wash ington Bartlett, who lias Usui ip a precari ous condition for some time, was stricken by paralysis last night, and little hope of Ills roeoverv is entertained. Gov. Bartlett is a Democrat, and w.is elected to the office last November. In the event of his death he will be succeeded by Lieut. Gov. Water man, who is a Republican. Virginia’s Democrats. Richmond, Va., Aug. 23.—The Demo cratic State Committee is in session hero to night with closed doors. There is quite a large attendance of memls'rs. Rojsirts of tie- condition of the party in various sec tions of the Hta to will I* submitted. The situation will Is- fully discussed and every preparation made for a vigorous fight In the coming fall campaign. The Cyclone Traveling Slowly. Washington, Aug. 23.—The cyclone previously reported off the East Florida coast was more clearly defined this morning. The barometer near tnecentrereading 30 At It is apparently moving northward slowly, and will cause dangerous gales off the At lantic coast It is not safe for vessels to sail for Southern ports. Fishermens’ Riots at Ostend. Ostknd, Aug. 23. An affray arose between Belgian nod English fishermen to day, and gendarmes were summoned to quiet the disturbance. The gendarmes charged upon the mob with bayonets and seriously wounded many. A recurrence of the trouble is feared. The civic guard is prepared for any emergency. Prohibition’s National Committee Chicago, Aug. 23. —The meeting of the National Committee of the Prohibition party, which was called for Nov. 16, has MR postponed to Nov 30. REVELRY ON THE RICHMOND. The Old War Ship Bedeckod from Stem to Stern With Bunting 1 . Bar Harbor, Mk., Aug. 83.—A reception was given to-day on board the flagship Rich mond by Admiral Luce and the officers of the ship. The vessel was crowded all tho, afternoon. The decorations were of the, finest, consisting entirely of flags. The deck, canopied and shut in with the Hags of all nations, constituted the re ception room. All the officers were in full uniform. and Mrs. Whitney: many officers from other warships, attended lit their wives; Mayor llewitt, of New York; Mrs. T. He Witt Taluuigo and daugh ter, Mrs. Thomas Scott, and Mayor Chap man and wife, of Portland, were among those present. Re freshments were served and dancing was indulged in. There were races between boats from the six war ships in the harbor, prizes contributed by the citizens and visitors bciug awarded the winning crews. Secretary and Mrs. Whitney wit nessed the races from the Galena. The squadron will sail at (1 o’clock to-morrow afternoon, the Galena to New York to ship a crew, and the others hi Newport. IN A MEXICAN DUNGEON. An American Calls on the Governor for Protection. Galveston, Aug. 83.—Information was received here to-day from an entirely au thentic sourco that Richard Htewart, living in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and having large interests in Mex ico and Texas, has been immured during the past four months in a dungeon in OJenija upon a trumped-up charge of fraud. Din ing that time ho lias been unable to communicate with his friends or the officials of this government, but within the past ten days it appears that lie smuggled out a letter. He is a brother of Assistant United iStates District Attorney .Solon Stewart, cousin of Col. Joseph H. Stewart, of Austin. Ills property is going to ruin in the hands of the Mexicans, and hosi'cs no hope of obtaining a fair trial or release from the Mexican courts. It Is he]ioved that the object of his incarceration was to obtain his property. He appeals for government action in ins U-half, representing his condition os de plorable in the extreme. NEGRO MASONS. Their National Convention In Session at Chicago. Chicago, Aug. 83.—The negro National Masonic Convention assembled in this eity to-day. This is the first national conven tion of the fraternity, and the negro Masons all over the United States have manifested great interest in its deli (locations. The dele gates are representatives of the Grand Lodges of tho various States, and most of them are Grand Masters of their respective lodges. There is no su preme body in the fraternity higher than the Grand Lodges of the differ out States, as there is In the more ancient masonry of the white ruoe, consequently the body which Is-gan its work to-day bus no legislative powers. The fratecnity num bers nearly 100,000 members, but ttie order lias never been recognized by the white Masons of tho United Htates. CAROLINA RICE. The Crop Not Badly Damaged on the South Hant.ee. Charleston, Aug. 28.—Reports received this morning from the inundated rice fields of the Houth Santee river indicate that the damage is not general. High tides have pre vented the freshet from covering the large plantations of the southern district along the river, and the greater part of tho crop is considered safe, On tho North Santee colored planters on snutll farms have suf fensl disastrously, their crops I icing re[>orted as totally destroyed. RACING ON A WET TRACK. Five Races Run at Saratoga, but the Work Rather Hard. Saratoga, Aug. 83.—The weather was cloudy, and rain fell during most of the morning. Although tho storm ceased at about 10 o'clock, the track was very huavy. The day’s events wore as follows: Finer Hack- Three-quarter* of a mile. Vol ttgeur colt won, with Ksterbrook secoud, and Kiellret to third. Time lrzohi. Keconii RXce -One mile. Wary won, with Miss Ford second, and Hypasia third. Time 1:47. Tmnn Rack—Kenner stakes; two miles. Hwatlimore won, with Carey second and Pen dennis third. Time 3:4714. Foi hth Race Mile and one sixteenth. Doubt won. with Osceola second and Queen Hess third. Time t:I7W. Fifth Race Two and one quarter miles; steeplechase. Ourelain won, with Berthmore second. Time 4:SH^. Warrington was never headed, hut was dis qualified for going outside the Hags. KAVOKITEH HADLY LEFT. New York, Aug. 33.—This was a dis astrous day for favorites at Monmouth Park, jiot one of the six lauding money. Following is a summary of the day’s events: Fibst Hack -One and one-eighth miles. Es quimaux finished Inst, Ixit was dlsqualilled for fouling, the race being awarded to Banburg, with Theodlsiiis second and Milton third. Time *:(>!. Haoosn Rack Three-quarters of a mile. Sir Dixon won, willi Fit z fames second and Cadence Filly third. Time 1:17. Tallin Hack. - One and one-half miles. Kaloo lah won. with Rupert second and Kurus third. Time 2:42. Fourth Rack.— One and one-quarter miles. Phil Le won, with Estrella second and Jennie B. third. Time 2:01. Fir-ru Rack.— I Three-quarters of a mile. Queen of Hearts won. with Relax second ami Luna Brown third. Time 1:11%. Hixth Kick One anil one-half miles, over six hurdles Bassanlo won, with Referee second and Kuahbrook third. Time 2:5#. Outraged by a Negro Lawyer. Beaufort, H. C., Atig. 28.— Lost evening William Htill icoloredl, one of the teachers in the negro public school here, committed an outrageous assault upon a young colored girl, one of lilm pupils. Still halls from Philadelphia. After examination ho was ndniitton to the bar lien' last May A war rant was issued for his arrest, and he is now in jail. “Cub" Strieker Arrested. Cleveland, Aug. 23.— John Htrieker, captain of the Cleveland base ball club, was arrested yesterday at the instance of the Ijiw and Order league, for playing Ish.ll on Hunday. It was the first Sunday game played and Btriekor’s case will be triedas a test case. Killed by a Falling better. Pittsbcho, Aug. 23.—Thomas MoFerran, h prominent grocer, of Allegheny City, wan standing iti front of hid store tills morning, when a largo iron letter fell from tbe sign aliove tbs door and struck him on the head, crushing in lit* skull. Ho died in an hour. Corinth’s i*ew Postmaster. Washington, Aug. 28.—The President, to-day, appointed (leorge VV. Byutnn cost master at Corinth. Mile., vice Mr. Hoed, de oeased. | PRIf F.aiO A VF.AR.I } 5 CUN TO A COPY. I AUGUSTA’S SCURVY CAMP GOV. GORDON DECIDES AGAINST BONDURANT & JOPLIN. Other Men Must Manage the Camps or It Will be Broken up A Convict Pardoned Who Was Sent to Prison Ten Years After Ho Committed a Murder. Atlanta, Aug. 23.—The Governor rendered a decision to-day in the Bondurant & Joplin case. Some weeks ago the Bondu rant, & Joplin convict camp, on the Augusta and Chattanooga railroad, was reported na Is'ing in a wretched sanitary condition, with a frightful percentage of sick ness and some cases of scurvy. Dr. Westmoreland made a personal inspection, and luh report to Col. Towers showed that the camp was in a terrible con dition. Principal Keeper Towers charged tho condition of thecainp to Bondurant & Joplin, and recommended that thoy be ordered away from the camp or have it broken up by the State. The Governor issued the order, since which Bondurant & Joplin have been working to have it revoked. The Governor has refused to rescind the order. A ROMANCE OF CRIME. The Governor to-day pardoned Phillip J. Herndon, who was convict's! in Appling Superior Court, at the March term in IhHo, of murder, and on recommendation to ■ mercy was sentenced to lifo imprisonment. Atsmt twelve years ago, when he was a mere boy, he became engaged in an alterca tion with a negro man on a turpentine farm, on which lsitli were working. The Vmy was much the smaller of the two, but succeeded in killing his adversary. He tin'll lied to Texas, where he remained for eight or ten years, and then returned to ins home in Barclay. The old killing hail blown over, and Herndon hail succeeded in getting work and was making a comfort able living for himself, when he met a young lady with whom lie fell in love and mar ried. i THE OLII WARRANT UNEARTHED. Some time after the marriage had taken place some person unearthed the old war rant against, him for killing the negro and he was arrested and put in jail. Notwith standing the fact that there wore hut few witnesses against Hudson, and that their testimony was vbry flimsy, he was sen tenced to the penitentiary for life. After 1 sing cast into jail ho was attacked with bronchitis, as his lungs had always been weak. When he was sentenced he was pronounced too ill to be safely moved, and i was kept in thojail at Baxloy. He hasoon timnsi to grow worse every day until now he is a more shallow, and his physician says he cannot iswsihly live if compelled to la!Kir in the penitentiary, and at best h can live but a fow years. The application for his pardon was signed by the presiding judge of the court in which he was tried, the lawyer who prosecuted the case, th judge who hoard the motion for a now trial and nearly every voter in the county. A HOLINESS MEETING. The South Georgiy. Association to Gather at Boston in September. Boston, Oa., Aug. SI. —The fall meeting of the South Georgia Holiness Association will be held here, lieginning Sept. I!*, and dosing on Sept. 2!i. Rev. VV. F. Lloyd, Presiding Elder of the Waycross"district (Methodist), is President. However, it can not, strictly speaking, lie called an organi zation. It embraces, without even a register of mem Inn's hip, a large number of ministers and lay members, male and female, volun tarily associated in the maintenance and spread of the old Wesleyan doctrine of holiness. Hence these semi-annual meetings are solely in the inter est of personal religious experience with sanctification for a sfiecialty. The simplest statement of their teaching, its the Nsws rnrreejxmdont is informed, is that by pres ent trust in a present Baviour,continuous and vet momentary, the Christian may tie kept, by the power of God, from all sin. The (Sep tember meeting, bringing together a large uumlier or ministers and membera from many sections of the Ktate, will be an occasion of unusual interest to the churches in this vicinity. All papers friendly to the cause will please copy. KILLED WITH_AN AX. A Negro Turns on Hia Aunt for Try ing to Protect Hia Wife. Waycrohs, Ua.. Aug. 33.—Information reached here this morning that a brutal murder was committed at Buck’s still, twenty-five miles from this place, on the Brunswick and Western railroad. Last, night uliout 10 o'clock Peter Parkes (colored) was trying to whip his wife. Parkes’ aunt, Husari Johnson, interfered nnd tried to stop him, whereupon Parkes struck her in the side with an ax, killing her instantly. Parkes also killed n negro last spring and esea|ied from justice, lie is a very desper ate character. He has not tieen arrested up to this writing. The residence of U. J. Williams was bro ken into last night nnd robbed of over $lOO worth of different articles. The burglars gained entrance through a window. There Is no cluo to the guilty party’s identity. JAILgP FOR STABBING. The Man Who Received the Knife Blade will Recover. Pensacola, Fla., Aug. 23.—Nathan Shoofoot, who stabbed Ed. Broughton in the olxlomen on Sunday lat, between Pow ellton and Cantonelont, was brought to this city to-day by Deputy Sheriff Parsons and lodged in jail. His trial will come off to morrow before County Judge Hallmark. Broughton is resting quietly, and will prob ably recover. Gus Florytory, a colored laborer, while working oii a pile driver a few miles north of here, on the Louisville and Nashville rail road, to-day, had his leg so badly mashed that it had to be amputated. Drowned at Johnson Station. Johnson Station, Ga., Aug. 23.—Jo seph Maxwell, while bathing in a mill pond near here, attempted to swim across. The pond proved to be a little wider than ho had anticipated, and just before he reached the other shore he gave out and drowned before any of his companions could get to him. This makes the second drowning here in lees than a week's time. 8. E. O'Neal’s house was burglarized last night, and $l5 and a bunch of keys were taken from Mrs. Cohen's pocket. The rob ber made good his escape without awaken' ing any one in the house. Prohibition Beaten in Gordon. Calhoun. Ga., Aug. 28.—The vote ou prohibition in Gordon county to-day re sulted in the comity going against prohibi tion by about 200 majority. All passed off quietly. The ladies crowded the halls of toe court bouse begging votes and distribut ing blue badges to tlioso voting for prohibi tion. The badges wore good for a trar dinner.