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s ESTABLISHED IHAO. ) | I. H. Editor and Proprietor. > MEXICANS FIGHT A DUEL both men as brave as lions AND ONE WOUNDED. Pistols the Weapons Used—A Series of Hostile Meeting's Expected to Fol low-One Already Arranged, and One Prevented by the Authorities- A Newspaper Controversy the Cause. City of Mexico, Sept. 19.—Military and political circles are greatly excited to-day over the result of a duel which took place at S o'clock this morning in one of the bar racks in this city. The principals were Ren. Rocha and Antonio Gavon, who is chief of one of the bureaus of the War Department. The trouble grew out of a controversy over the ques tion with reference to the conduct of Lopez at Queretaro and his relations to Emperor Maximilian. Some time ago Senor Gayon, who was one of the officers in the imperial army under Maximilian, wrote a letter, which was published in the papers, de nouncing Lopez as a traitor, and assorting that his conduct was well understood among the officers of Maximilian’s army WHAT PROVOKED THE CHALLENGE. Gen. Rocha replied in the newspaper El Combate, saying that some men were trai tors to their chief and others to their coun try, but that did not prevent their taking office under anew regime. Senor Gayon, who is an acknowlged brave man, chal lenged Gen. Rocha, naming as his seconds Gen. Pradella, Governor of the pal ace, and Honor Justino Fernan dez, a celebrated lawyer of this city. Gen. Rocha selected as his sec onds Gen. Naranjo and Col. Omand. At the first fire Senor Gayon fell, pierced in the right breast by a bullet. He soon ral lied nud inquired if the duel could not pro ceed, when liis seconds and surgeons replied that it could not. DEATH EXPECTED This afternoon Senor Gayon lies in a crit ical condition and is reported to be dying. He is 58 or (JO years old, and Gen. Rocha Is about ten years his junior. The wounded man has a grown -up family. Gen. Rocha was conspicuous in the war against the empire. His taking of Tampico by tactics sin:4ar to those adopted by Gen. Grant in the Wilderness, and his victory at La Bufa, near the city of Zacatecas, made him famous. He is known as “The Tiger,” his courage aud disposition to take groat risks in warfare suggesting that- title. His newspaper, El Combate , is one of the most aggressive papers published here. MORE DUELS TO FOLLOW. It. is believed that this duel is only the be ginning of a series almost certain to grow out of the feud !>otvveen the partisans of the late Empire and leading Liberal chiefs. It was rumored to-day that the President had prevented a duel coining off between Gen. Rocha and Gen. Aroe, Governor of the State of Guerrero, growing out of the same matter. A duel has been arranged to come off on Wednesday between Gen. Naranjo and Gen. Pradilla, seconds in to-day’s duel. Their quarrel grow out of some remarks made when their principals met this morning. Senor Gayon was to have fought a duel this evening with a journalist named Frajo. A FIGHT ON THE JESUITS. El Combate , the organ of the army officers, is giving much space to sharp attaoks on the Jesuits, printing what are alleged to be secret in structions to the members of the order and charging them with conspiring against liberal governments everywhere. The hit ter anti-Clerical tone of El Combate is at tracting much attention, and as it ex presses the sentiment of the military leaders in the recent controversy regarding the con duct of Maximilian at Queretaro, it has served to bring the Liberal and Clerical parties into a hostile attitude. MINISTER MANNING’S LEAVE. Minister Manning, who is about to visit the United State- on a leave of absence, to day presented to President Diaz Thomas B. Connery, Secretary of the Legation, as Charge d’ Affaires for tho next two months. Minister Man ning also presented Dr. Stemburg to the President. Dr. Steruburg has been sent here by the United States government to investigate the causes of yellow fever and methods for its prevention and cure. He w ill receive the aid of this government in every possible way. LAST WEEK’S CELEBRATIONS. The patriotic celebrations last week were made more than commonly enthusiastic to express the unity of tho Liberal party in sustaining the present administration. The clericals charge that the Liberal leaders have stirred up the recent controversy for the purpose of uniting their party. The re-election of President Diaz is now dis tinctly' foreshadowed, and politicians are trimming their sails to catch the favoring breeze. AN INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL. The Mexican Financier advocates strong er tho formation of a Joint International Tribunal of Arbitration lietwcen Mexico, the United States ami England, so that the irritating questions continually arising, es pecially on the border, may be settled on grounds of equity. This is proposed in the belief that the United States and England will enter into some such arrangement A GALE AT NEW ORLEANS. Part of tho Embankment of tho L. and N. Railroad Washed Away. New Orleans, Sept. 19. —The easterly winds which have prevailed tor several days, and increased last night to u gale, havo forced the water of the Gulf against tho embankment all along tho Louisville and Nashville road between Lookout station end Mieheaud, and several wash cuts have occurred, delaying traffic; malls and passengers are transferred by steunier from Rigoleto to Milnehurg. The gale has increased somewhat since noon and i accompanied by a steady rainfall. No other damage is rejmrted so far other than tiie destruction of tho Halite telegraph line, cutting off telegraphic communication with Port Eads. Government Receipts. Washington, Hcpt. 19.—The Govern ment receipts so far this month exceed tho cqienditures by $15,278,289. A deduction front this sum must be mode, however, on account of bonds purchased, which do not appear in the statements until the end of tile month. Tracing tho Cyolono Washington, Sept. ID.—'Tho signal of liee re]mil* the cyclone reportod aouth west of Western Cuba moving wo.twill'd Friday afternoon und Saturday morning, uit moving northward in th Gulf. It is now approach big the Central and Western Gulf coast. Mobile's Shipping Commissioner. Washington, Kept. lit-—Van J. Guuni- M, n has Ixmui ap] minted Lulled Hiatus Khip paig Coinmisbiuinu at Mobile, Ala., vice ■sal Kuvl&si* iwtsisd mup iMnirnttm i£]Vfo£ Jwl JM X 4 liJl# I- y Jv KILLED ON THE RAILS. Five Fatalities Near Dubuque and as Many Near Springfield. Dubuque, la., Sept. 19.—A disastrous and fatal railroad accident occurred this morning on the Chicago, Milwaukee and Kt. Paul railrord, two miles north of Dubuque. Two passenger trains collided on a curve around Eagle Point, by which two en gineers and one fireman were instantly killed, and the other fireman and one brakeman dying during the forenoon, making in all five persons dead. The brakeman was riding on the en gine so as to open the switch at Peru, three miles beyond tho regular meeting place of the two trains. The express messenger and one of the postal clerks were badly shaken up, but not seriously hurt. None of the passengers were injured be yond a few bruises. The engines were badly wrecked. The cause of the accident is charged to the train dispatcher at LaCrosse. Eagle Point is one of the sharpest curves on the road, and all trains have to whistle and slow up. This morning there was a heavy fog. The south bound train %vas moving at good speed and the engines could not be seen until within a few feet of each other and too late for either engineer or fireman to jump. FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE. Cincinnati, Sept. 19. —This morning at 4 o’clock, near Forest, on the Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne and Chicago railroad, the first section of a freight train broke down, and the secend section collided with it, instantly killing John Bouch, fireman of the sec ond section. There were several cars of oil in the second section, and they caught fire, and soon the entire fore part of the train was wrapped in flames. While the trainmen were eun avoriug to subdue the fire a car loaded with dynamite exploded with terrible violence, destroying several cars, tearing up the track and injuring the engineer of the second section and one tramp. The names of neither could be learned. two killed by a train. Detroit, Mich., Sept. 19.—James Dolan and a companion, supposed to be William Banks, of Wyandotte, while intoxicated, went to sleep on the Lake Shore railroad tracks near this city yesterday, and were run over by a freight train. Dolan was in stantly killed. Banks was taken to a hos pital, where he died shortly afterward. FREIGHTS SENT TOGETHER. Wilkesbauke, Pa., Sept. 19.—A terrible accident happened on the north branch of the Pennsylvania railroad near Monanqua this evening. Train dispatcher at Honey Pot allowed two freight trains going in op posite directions to come together on a single track. The trains were running at the rate of twenty miles ail hour. They collided on a deep curve. The engineers aud firemen jumped and saved their lives. The collision was heard for miles. Four box cars loaded with gun powder exploded with terrific force, tear ing up rocks, tracks and ties and wrecking about twenty-five care. These cars caught fire and with their contents were destroyed. The following named brakemen were fatally injured: L Metz, fracture of the shoulder and ter ribly burned. EUwood Swank, both legs broken. James Kean, hip dislocated and burned. The loss to the railroad company is SIOO,- 000. Both engines were thrown down an embankment and were totally wrecked. AN EXPRESS TRAIN WRECKED. Indianapolis, Sept. 19. —An express train over tho Indianapolis 'and St. Louis Railway was wrecked near Fern station to day. The entire train, with the exception of the sleeping car, left the track, and the engineer and fireman, named Reddingtou, father and son, were both killed. The passengers were violently shaken up, but no one was seriously injured. McGLYNN CAUSES A ROW. Methodist Preachers Listen to Him Speak for Over an Hour. New York, Sept. 19.— Rev. Dr. McGlynn made an address before the New York As sociation of Methodist preachers this morn ing which lasted an hour and a half, and was listened to by 500 min isters and others. Dr. McGlynn referred to his excommunication, “For preaching the Christianity I was brought up in.” and after referring to the peculiar position in which he found himself in facing a body so distinctively representative of the Protestant religion, ho presented Henry George's laud theories and defended them as representing tiie cause of humanity. When the speaker had concluded a gentleman offered a resolution of tlianks to Dr. McGlynn for his "able, eloquent and in structive address, and wishing him (iod speed in his efforts to diffuse the doctrine of the fatherhood of God and tho brotherhood of man.” This created great confusion, and after a turinilent scene, which one clergyman char acterized as resembling a bear garden, the resolution was amended by a clause that al lowed the members to reserve the right of individual opinion concerning the laud theo ries, and was adopted. PEORIA IN LUCK. The Whisky Trust Makes it its Chief Manufacturing Place. Peoria, 111., Sept. 19.—As a result of the formation of the Whisky Trust, u number of the distilleries at Cincinnati aud St. Louis aud Chicago, have been closed and the op erating capacity of the Peoria distilleries in creased correspondingly, so that the daily consumption of grain increased from 15,188 bushels to 28,31(1. The internal revenue collections so far this month amount to over $1,000,000. It is the purpose of the Trust to manufacture tho bulk of the whisky where it can be done the cheapest, and it has been demonstrated that this can be done at Peoria. The only important dis tillers still out of the Trust are Barker & Spellman, of Peoria; Schufeldt, of Cleve land; Doddsworth, of Cincinnati, and Her, of Omaha. Greenville's Rifles. Washington, Sept. 19. —The Butler Gaurds of Greenville, S. C., are in the city for a few days, on their way home from Philadelphia. Thov wore tendered and ac cepted, the use of the Nutioiuil Rifles Armory during their stay. The (lay was s|K*nt in sightsieing, and they called in a body on acting Secretary Thompson, of tho Treasury Department. Evansville’s Reunion. Evansville, Ind., Sept. 19.—Arrange ments for the reunion of the Union and Confederate soldiers at this place are about completed, and there will doubtless lie as large a gathering of people at was ever wit nessed m tills section of the country. The reunion commences to-morrow and ends Friday. Subscriptions for Railroads. Knoxville, Kept. 19, —The railroad election in Kevier county resulted in an overwhelming majority for a subscription of $73,000 to the Carolina, Knoxville and Western railroad Next month Knox county will vote on a protsisiUon to mb I acribe SIOO,OOO. There will U noopposi Lou 1 SAVANNAH, GA„ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1887. A SWARM OF CUTTHROATS THEY URGE BLOODSHED TO STOP THE CHICAGO HANGINGS. Herr Most Demands a Human Life for Every Drop of Blood in the Bodies of the Anarchists if They are Hung— An Incendiary Proclamation. New York, Kept. 19. —Cooper Union was packed to-night with such a crowd of Anarchists and Socialists as tho famous meeting room never before contained. The audience numbered full 3,500 and assem bled to pretest against the hanging of the condemned Chicago Anarchists. Ushers wearing red ribbons on their breasts handed every person who entered the hall a copy of the proclamation, from which the following are extracts: American workers, will you suffer this outrage to be flung in your race? Will you remain silent and allow that so-called jus tice shall be defiled in so bloody a manner— a dastardly deed alleged to be sanctioned by the will of the people. It must never be. Arise in your imposing might and let your righteous wrath fall in an unmistakable protest upon the heads of those interpreters of the" law who have barely betrayed their trust. The “crime” for which the seven men in Chicago are to bo hanged is purely devotion to highland noble aspirations. The beasts of capital want blood. Their hirelings have shown themselves ready to seize tho best and noblest from the ranks of the people and render them up to their senseless rage. Workmen will you remain quiet while those striving for your people, identical with all tho yearnings of mankind, are sacrificed and trampled under foot in the persons of your comrades. You know what is your duty. Those condemned men are suffering because they loved mankind better than themselves, because thoy wrote and preached to you and for you the gospel of the future. Now you must demonstrate your solidity—the strength of your organi zation. Gather together, summon our comrades from every side aud proclaim our opinions in such a way that no doubt can remain of their cluiracter. The workingmen of America must show that their sense of justice, and their hatred of tyranny in this shameless form has not been destroyed. If you wish to do so you can prevent the consummation on Nov. 11 of this horrible deed, to which the deeds of cannibals are as nothing. We demand that every man does his duty, and that you say to this rabble of thieves and murderers which rule you, “Thus far, and no farther.” Indignation meetings must be called and held as quickly as possible. Above all it is necessary that the inter preters of the constitution at Washington be spurred to pass upon this judicial mur der proposed at Chicago. The judgment of blood is not yet ex ecuted. Let every man do his duty and it never will be. FIFTY POLICE ON HAND. The Anarchist gathering brought out a detachment of police. There were fifty scattered about the hall to watch the crowd. When the notes of tho Mareeilliase was struck by the band, a prolonged and wild cheer followed. Pictures of doomed martyrs of the red flag looked down from the front of the plat form. They were draped with red and black and wreathed with smilax. A black and red banner stood in tho rear of tho stage. On the platform were Herr Most, Walter Vroanan, Col. Richard Hinton of the Leader, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Braudesch, and 300 others. most’s incendiary harangue. Herr Most was the chief speaker. During his speech he said: “Do they think we are going to remain quiet and allow our friends to die an ignominious death. You cannot allow that hanging to take place. Arm yourselves, and for every drop of blood that is shed from our friends, let it cost a human life, I am not alone an Anarchist, but also a revolutionist. Capitalists siiatl be the first to suffer. No one shall escape his just duns. The twelve jurors, judges and detective spies will not sleep very soundlj' at present. Let them beware. [Wild yells and cheers from tho crowd.] As Anarchists we have no respect for these laws by which our brothers die. As revolutionists we are fearless. The time is approaching when we will be forced to use firearms.” After Most had concluded his speech Editor Shevitch, of the Leader, made an ad dress, and then Mrs. Braudesch and Col. Hinton followed. The meeting was ended quietly. SHOT FROM AMBUSH. One of the Men in Hiding Also Killed —More Trouble Feared. Killen, Tex., Sept. 19. —Yesterday about six or seven miles from here, in Coryell county, Fayotte and John Darnelle were returning home from Oatesville when they were fired upon from a thicket. John Danielle was instantly killod. One of the ambushers, named Newton Blackwell was killed. It is not yet known how many persons were in ambush. Newton Blackwell was a brother of Rev. Dick Blackwell, who was waylaid and killod three weeks ago. Both parties have families. Excitement is running high, and more trouble may be expected, as both men have a great many connections. Bankers Go Into Liquidation. New York, Kept. 19. —The well known hanking firm of Prince & Whitoly, of which the late William R. Travers was a special partner, went into liquidation to day, in order t iat the Travers’ estate might receive its interest in the business Mr. Whitely said that as the firm’s affaire ex tend all over the world, it would take some time to fix them up, and lie was not pre pared t say anything definito about the firm's future. Cotton on Ftro. Wilmington, N. C., Kept. 19.—A flifc iKtiil load t.f cotton, 310 bales, while being towed l>y the steamer Cape Fear, caught lire at Little Kugarloaf, on the Cape Fear river, to-day. Neither the isiat noi flat were damaged, but 100 bales were badly damaged. The cotton is fully insured. Cotton Exchange By-Laws. New York, Kept. 19.—A Iwllot taken at the Cottou Ex 'linage to-day reiatl re to the change in the by-laws regarding the in spector of cotton, transfer of warehouse re eelut* und warehousemen's (winds, resulted in the adoption of the new rules. SIO,OOO for Roanoke College. HaI.EM, \ a.. Kept. 19.—8 y the will of Col Green B. Board, laic President of the Board of T mstmu ol it .smoke College, the college Will receiv, $10,099. Gold from Europe New York, Kept. 19- The Kinsmen Champaigns, Alu'kti aud Germanic brought a total of 11.38i.0U0 in gold to this port lo de v NASHVILLE FURIOUS. The L. and N. Road Charged with Fill ing the City with Spies. Nashville, Tbnn., Sept. 19.—This city is in a ferment over the presence of a largo number of detectives suddenly centered here, mainly from outside the State, and supposed to bo iu the interest of the Louis ville and Nashville railroad. The jieople of the county vote next Thursday on a propo sition to subscribe $600,000 to the Tennes see Midland railroad, whicti is to run from Memphis, through Nashville, to Bristol, where it oonnects with the Virginia Midland, thus giving a competiting lino east . The Louisville and Nashville road has been fight ing the proposition, and it is rumored that these detectives are here to dog employes on election day, and see that they vote with their employers. They are quartered at various hotels and boarding-houses There is intense feeling, particularly as among the imported detectives arc two named Laird and Collier, who were indicted for the mur der of half a dozen people during tho riot at East St. Louis attending the great South western strike. A RED HOT EDITORIAL. The American this morning says, editori ally: “The city of Nashville has never be fore had such an insult offered as that of bringing in for an election a gang of notori ous aes]ierndoes known in all parts of the United States as Pinkerton’s detectives. These men wore brought here by the Louis ville and Nashville management to be used in the election, which it has undertaken to defeat. On Saturday morning through a friend from a distance we were put in possession of the fact that a large number of Pinkerton's detec tives had gone to Nashville. Putting our force to work we found that twenty odd had already arrived and that many more were expected. Wo also found that a num ber of men sometimes called special agents, but really detectives of the Louis ville and Nashville road, were on tho ground. What special purpose these secret emissaries have been brought into our city for at this time may be easily conjectured. Whether brought here ns spies on our own citizens, or to shadow men who work for the Louisville aud Nashville Company, or support the Louisville and Nashville Company and who under the pretense of work at the polls are to be used as poll bul lies, whether for one or all of these pur poses, the act is the most startling and dam nable outrage over perpetrated in Tennes see. No language can properly character ise this indignity. Tho inen brought here are not as supervisors of election. They are here in a- particular interest right or wrong, and that for the purpose of taking life if necessary. It would be an insult to authorities to warn them of their duty. A large proportion of tho men of Nashville were once soldiers, but a more peaceable ami law-abiding set of men can not be found, yet their virtues in bearing and forehearing seem to be misapprehended. We can say one thing to this gang of spies: If they are here on any business connected with our Thursday election, they had bet ter do one of two things, enter a declaimer and retire, or increase their force and go into camp.” ODD FELLOWS AT DENVER The Sovereign Grand Lodge Begins Its Session. Denver, Sept. 19.—The meeting of tho Sovereign Grand Lodge of the World of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, which assembled in this city to-day, is one of tho most important events in the history of Denver. Tho members are estimated at over 10,000. The Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment proceeded to the Windsor Hotel aud escorted the Sovereign Grand Lodge to Tabor’s Grand Opera House, where a reception was tendered by the State and city. Grand Secretary Norman spoke briefly, reviewing the history of the order. Chairman Cobb then introduced Grand Sir J. U. White, who spoke at leugth. After some further speaking tho lodgo went into secret session. PUZZLED BY A ROBBERY. Detectives Unable to Got Any Clew to a Missing $20,000. St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 19.—A Duluth special to tho Pioneer Presx says: “The facts as to tho Union National Bank rob bery have ut last oome out. Cnshior Wore, who had a package of $20,000 for the Minnesota Iron Company, which was to be called for later in the day, put it away and went to dinner. When he returned the money wu* gone. A ll at tempts of the detectives to obtain a clew to the robbery have thus far been unsuccessful. They say it was one of the slickest aud most puzzling robberies they ever knew.” CAUGHT AFTER ELEVEN YEARS. A Fugitive Charged With Incen diarism Returned to Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Sept. 19.—Eleven years ago fire was discovered in the building of the Keening Star, on South Seventh street, in this city, which was extinguished lxiforo any great damage was done, and an investi gation revealed the fact that it was the work of an incendiary. Henry P. Volk mar, who occupied one floor of tho building, being suspected of being the guilty one, be was arrested and hold in $5,00.1 bail, which wu forfeited by reason of his flight. Recently ho was located in Miilhank. Dak., where ho was imblishing a newH|iajier under an assumed name. A detcctivo was sent to Dakota to bring him back, which he did, tho prisoner arriving here this evening in charge of an officer. A Browing Company Assigns. Cincinnati, Kept. 19.—The George We ber Brewing Coiiijxinv, of McMicken ave nue, made an assignment this morning. The liabilities are estimated at $500,000, and the asset* at. $350,000. The assignment was hastened by suits filed on Saturday on collateral held by tho Chem ical Bunk of Now York, for the loans to tho Fidelity Bank. Two inure suits wore filed to-day on indorsed pap t by local creditors. This firm lias been la trouble for nearly toil years, being for sovornl in the bonds of a receiver, and going thr mgh a fierce battle to get out. Fire on July 14, crippled it to the extent of nearly $900,000. und uot a cent has yet been paid. Tho assignees uro Adolph Wood and W. R. Thrall. Veterans from California San FranuihOo, Kept. Ift— Fifty <-a r loads of Grand Army of Republic Veterans and their friends left from thin cityiLos Angeles and hun Diego to-nigh*, to attend the na tional iiricainpruont al Kt. Louis. Four trains were mode up to carry the oxcur sionisti, who number fully 2.200. Cook County's Big Debt. CHICAOO, Kept. 19.—County Commis sioner rtenne hu* prepared an exhibit of the finances of Cook county, showing that, ass result of the inline of Hie hoodie hoard, the county is to day Kiddied with Itabilitiss ag gregating l.o;fc,uut>, while the resources foot up iv sl2l ,B*o. i POLICE FORCED TO FIRE. MITCHELLSTO'VN’S SERGEANT A WITNESS AT THE INQUEST. A Crowd Pursued Them to tho Bar racks, Bombarding Them as They Ran-Dublin’s Sheriff Surprises and Evicts Burke from Clondegoff Castle —lt is Garrisoned. Dublin, Sept. 19.—At Mitchellstown to day the Coroner resumed his inquest over the bixiies of those slain during the recent conflict between tho police and people. Sergt. Kir wan, of the constabulary, do posed that buckshot was fired from the bar racks windows solely to defend the police men who were then running to endeavor to get into the barracks to escape tho stoilos which were all the time coming thick and fast upon them. When the police reached the barracks door they could not get in, the door being blocked. He then ordered the firing, seeing that his own life and tho lives of the constables were endangered. Hince he became a policeman his lil'o was never before in more danger. After two rounds of buckshot had been fired there vvus one round of ball cartridge fired. Ho was sure that the shots struck somebody. Timothy Harrington, Secretary of the Irish National Iwague, in the course of the examination denounced the witness a* a murderer. The Crown counsel protested against the use of such language and Mr Harrington answered: “The jury will also call him a murderer.” evicted from clondegoff. The Sheriff and a party of police sailed iu the yacht Shannon, and surprised Burko, Lord Clanricardis’ tenant, who occupied Clondegoff Castle, and evicted him instantly. After the eviction the castle was barricaded and twenty men were left to defend it. When the news of the arrival of the Sheriff spread, 3,000 per sons gathered to resist the service of the writ, but they were too late to prevent Burke from being evicted. left alone in their glory. When tho police took their usual seats in Aylosboro Chapel, hear Mitchellstown, on Suniluy all tho other people present loft the building. The Mayor and municipal authorities at Cork to-day presented an address to Mgr. Persico, the Panal Envoy. Alderman Dale, on behalf of the Protestants, read a resolution expressive of a desire to join tho Catholics in welcoming Mgr. Persico. The latter refilled that be was much pleased and ho was sure the Pope would also bo pleased at the evidence of such good feelings between people of diffor erent religious beliefs. TO retire from parliament. London, Sept, lft—The Northumberland Minors Mutual Association, consisting of 12,000 members, has decided by a large majority to discontinue its support of Thomas Burt, Radical, mcmlier of Parlia ment for Morpeth, and Charles Fenwick, Liberal, memher for Wansbeck, division of Northumberland. Beth consequently will probably retire from Parliament. Cholera Decreasing. Rome, Sept. 19.—N0 new eases of cholera or deaths from the disease, were reported here (luring the twenty-four hours ending with yesterday. In Naples and on the Island of Sicily, the reports show that the disease is decreasing. MALTA’S RECORD. Malta, Sept. 19.—Since Sept. 15, there have been 35 new cases of cholera, and 18 deaths from the disease here. In Catania to-day there were 7 new cases and 4 deaths, in Palermo 8 cases and 6 deatlis, and in Messina .107 cases and 47 deaths. London Times on the Parade. London, Sept. 19.—Tho Timex says ed itorially on the celebration in Philadelphia of the centennial of the signitig of the con stitution: “Tho parade of veterans of the Grand Army of tho Republic before a Democratic President and his Cubinet is a crowning proof, amid the crowd of evi dences, of the success of the authors of the U nion in devising a vigorous and abiding compact.” France’s Princes. Pauls, Kept. 19. —Several of the Ex tremist Deputies propose initiating a move ment in the Chamlier of Deputies for the expulsion from France of ail the Orleanlst and Bonapartist princes. Deputies Baslcy and Caincliimt will again propose that a l the property of the above mentioned princes tlm.. can be'discovered in France shall be con fiscated. Germany to Act Independently. Berlin, Sept. 19 —Tho Cologne Gatefte, publishes an article to-day in which it says that Germany will henceforth he indepen dent of Russia unless the latter country makes fresh approaches. The paper soys; “The firm of the threo emperors will lie dis solved, and dissolution will not bo followed by a Russo-German alliance.” Tonquln a White Elephant. Paris, Kept. 19. —M. Flouren*. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Im* submitted to the Budget Committee, a statement of Tonquin finance*. It shows a deficit of 30,0001. Tho government has decided that the construc tion of railways in Tonquin shall not tie commenced at pr.eent, other public works being more urgent. England’s Throne. London, Kept. 19.—Mr. Chamberlain in forms an inquirer tlutt ho is not iu favor of any alteration of the law of Protestant succession to the throne. Mr. Chamberlain will deliver an address in London in support of his brother on Oct. 25. _ Germany Satisfied. Constantinople, Kept, lft—The Ger man Charge D’Affuires bore lias informed the Porte that Germany is satisfied with the Bulgarian reiteration tor the insult recently offered by a paper of Riistchuk to the (h;r nmn Vice Consul In that city. The incident is thus closed. Women Distribute Socialist Pamphlets Berlin, Kent, lft —Last Friday and Kut urday 80.009 Socialist pamphlets were de livered throughout the city liy women, who did tlm work so quietly that they were not noticed. Domestic Prelate to the Pope. London, Kept. 19,—Rev. Dr. Bernard O’Reilly, of New York, who is staying at Glengariffe, Ireland, to (lay received (he appointment of Domestic Prelate to the Eighteen Killed by an Explosion London, Kept. 19.-—Eighteen persons were killed by a boiler explosion on board the West Indian steamer Klim during a trial ! trip 1b Htokas hay to-day. Death at Thomaavllle. TlmMA* vii.LX, <4 A., Kept. 19.—John Watt, a highly respected citizen and lead tug hardware tnorcfianl of this city dted at noon to-day. BAY STATE DEMOCRATS. A Forecast of the Platform They Will Adopt. Worcester, Mass., Sept. I!'.—The plat form to be presented to the Democratic convention, by Hon. Edward Avery of Braintree', in its first resolution will give President Cleveland and his administration an unqualified indorsement. The second resolution will relate to civil service reform, and substantially cover the National platforms of 1870 and 1884. The third will relate to taritf reform, calling for judicious reduction, and w ill not favor repeal of the tobacco and whisky tax. The fourth will bo in favor of home rule for Ireland. The fifth will oppose the importation of contract labor. The sixth will call for the abolition of the poll tax. The seventh will refer to labor and com mend the act creating labor days. TURN THE RASCALS OUT. At a meeting of the Ihiinocrntie Stab' Committee this evening the special com mittee appointed to uncertain the num ber of Republicans holding Fed eral oflleos in Massachusetts under the present administration and the reason for their retention made their report. The committee finds t hat, the whole numtier of eniployi>s in the government ser vice in Massachusetts, including Massachu setts people in the government depart ments at Washington, is 4,014, of whom 8,838, or 88 per cent., are Republicans drawing $5,000,000 a year in salaries. The committee found during the investigations that while during the latter part of the Republican Administration them was great talk about civil ser vice reform and competitive exam illations, there was absolutely no effort made to put either in practice. Tile Commission says: "It is not merely that Republicans are found in the civil service, as the Republicans would have it, but that this con siderable remnant of the Republican machine, these hide-bound party paid offensive Republican spins in the camp, are still reaping the reward of their uncivil service reform, time to time giving aid and comfort to the enemy, should die retained to the exclusion of other citizens more deserv ing and equally competent—this is the na ture and extent of our complaint.” GEORGIA’S LEGISLATURE. A Dull Day in the Senate—Many Bills Pass the House. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 19. —In tho Senate to-day President pro tom. Pringle was in the chair. The usual dull Monday session was re peated : The following new bills were introduced; By Mr. Livingston—To amend the general tax act of ISBT-8. By Mr. Higdon—To amend the act in corporating Tallulah Falls. due bill mcoi'i >orating tho Macon and Alabama railroad passed. In the House. In the House to-day the following new bills were introduced. Ry Mr. Chappell, of Muscogee— To amend tho act putting the control of the city com mons or Columbus in a commission, so that railroads may sell or lease the land separate for them. By Mr. Newton, of Coin’lltt—To refund SB3 33 liquor tax to M. N. Blanton. By Air. Hughes, of Montgomery—To allow D. J. Matthews to peddle without a license. By Mr. Bray, of Fulton —To incorporate tho Atlanta Suburban .Street Railroad Com pany, By Mr. .Tones, of Baker—To incorporate the Albany and Bainbridge Railroad Com pany. By Mr. Russell, of Clarke—To amend the act establishing public schools in Athens. By Mr. Featherwtone, of Floyd—To make future convict leones revocable at the pleas ure of the Legislature and modifying the power of the Governor to cancel leases. By Mr. Wheeler, of Walker—To amend the constitution so as to make the legisla live session fifty instead of forty daya, and to require a two-thirds vote of both houses to extend the session. By Mr. Lamur, of Richmond —To provide for the sale of stock of estates of non resi dents. By Mr. Calvin, of Richmond—To amend section 1,40") of tho Code, reducing the ap propriation for the Agricultural Depart ment from JKVIOo to $5,000 Tiie following Senate bills wore lost on second reading, on the adoption of ailvorso reports from committees: Autiu irizing the Governor to employ coun sel to bring suit in the United Htutes Court of ('.aims for the recovery of the Trezevant claim. To regulate public printing in the several counties. The- following bills passed: Incorporating the Mutual Insurance Com pany of Savannah. Incorporating tho First, Volunteer Regi ment of Georgia. Tills bill passed with a committee amendment striking out the pro visions relieving its bonds from taxation. Amending the charter of Atlanta as to water commissioners. Authorizing Trinity Church, Columbus, to sell certain lands. To build u justice court house in each militia district in Campbell County. Amending the charter of the Brunswick Street Railroad Company. Protecting game ill Jasper county. Providing for tho registration of voters at Wayeross. Amending tho charter of Curnesville. Providing for the registration of voters iri Irwin County. Incorporating tho Hunk of Handorsville. Amending the registration luw of Telfair county. Amending the act creating a Board of roads and revenues in Houston county. Incorporating the Ore Belt railroad. Amending the act incorporating the Rome and Northeastern railroad. A bill to authorise the Mayor and Aider men of Huvannah to require the grading, paving, etc., of the streets and lanes of said city. Repealing an act disposing of fines and forfeitures in Huinter County Court. Florida’s Metropolis. Jacksonville, Fla., Kept. 19.—The Florida Fruit Exchange in Jacksonville, is preparing to do u large business this full. In an interview with Manager Ives this evening, he said he calculated on handling 300,000 boxes of oranges this year. The citizens of Jacksonville will donate a handsome flag to the Grand Army of the Republic on Kept. 33, on which day they leave to take part in the Ht. Louis eeremo Hies. it lias las’ii raining hero incessantly three days. Mangled by a Gin. WaTcromh, Ga., Hept 19,—At Parson, Coffee<sanity, to-day, Walter McCall, while feeding u common gin, Lad his left hand caught by tile saws and bis arm pulled in up to lint elbow and lauily mangled A* African tribe is governed by • ruler who I lime no U’ttgu*. lie M iis only the king, but tie kmg dump UinylKimplon r v weiwus 1 i PRICE #IO A TEAR. I | 5 CE.VI'S A ton .f SPRINTERS CAUSE A RIOT* FAILURE OF THE MEN TO RUN MADDENS THE MOB. The Eutldlng3 and Fencing Around! the Track Demolished and Burned— A Railroad Inspector Dies from Ex citement After Resisting the Mob’s Attack on His Company’s London, Sept. 19.—Neither Gent nor! Hutchins, who were extensively advertised to run a 120 yards foot race at Lillie Bridge to-day for the championship of tho world and JI2OO appeared on tho track at all. Thousands of spectators hod assembled and paid to witness the an nounced contest. When the crowd were made aware of the situation they were dis gusted and soon took revenge in a riot. They attacked the fences, railings and htiildings on the grounds, and burned sev eral of the latter to the ground. They part ly demolished two grand stands, the danc ing pavilion and the large assembly hull, and set lire to the debris there collected, forming six large Urn tiros. They then set fire to tie’ wooden railings along tho rail way, mid nearly set lire to Brampton sta tion. They next looted the liquor saloons in tho vicinity mid bombarded windows and policemen, and will* full and empty liottles. A UO3E BROUGHT INTO PLAY. The firemen played a hose upon the rioters, but in vain. After holding possession lop three hours the mob was dispersed, when the police, strongly reinforced, arrested a number of rioters. The railroad inspector after a struggle with the mob, dropped dendL from the effects of tho excitement. The damage is enormous. Both Gent and Hutclnns hod nppeured on the trade in splendid condition. It bus transpired tliat. Gent failed nt. u private trial tirs morning, and that his backers at the lash moment forbade his running, giving Hutch ins the stakes, but saving heavy bets. Thai owners of tho grounds refused to return tho entrance money, and the people were doubly enraged. A majority of the buildings on the ground* were either partially or wholly demolished., Four constable* were severely wounded. Three of tho rioters wore arrested, including one of the ringleaders. PUTNAM AT THE PIEDMONT. The County Bent on Having One of the Best Displays to Be Seen. Eatonton, Ga., Sept. 19.—Putnam county is going to have a flue exhibit at tho Piedmont Exposition. John T. Dennis, one of the eorninittee, in conversation witli your correspondent said tliat tha articles are liclrig collected rapidly. They consist of everything made in the county, and show what tain be done at home. They comprise wines, jellies, canned goods and canned fruit*, of which there Is m variety, mid quaint old Indian relics, sucl* ius arrow point*. The most attractive picca of workmanship yet received is a bisteaa made entirely of straw, by a young lady oC the county. It is a very line piece of work. Everybody in the county anil town is vci-y enthusiastic, and there is hardly a farmer who has not contributed something made or raised by himself. One of the features oC Putnams display will bo the dairy of Mr. B. \V. Hunt, one of Putnam’s most exten sive dairymen, who will have it in operation at the fair. The services of Mr. Walls has Usin secured to arrange the display. The list of subscriptions to date amount to nearly S7OO, only lacking a few cellars to lie enough. This money to be used to de fray tho exposes of the county’s display. The committee say they will order seven cars to convey the articles to the fair. COLUM3UB CHIPS. Train Wreckers Make Two Attempt* to Derail a Train. Columbus, Ga., Kept. 19. —-Saturday night an uttempt was made by some un known party to wreck n Mobile and Girard passenger train at Flournoy’s < Vossing, seven miles below this city, but the obstruction was discovered in time to prevent a disas ter. List night at the same place a second attempt was made t® wreck the passenger train where it curves. The engineer did not see tho obstruction un til within forty yards of it, and could not stop the train in time. The front wheels of the engine struck the piece of iron with con siderable force. Tho engine was badly shaken up, but remained on the track. If a third attempt is nmde the would-be train wreckers will probably be caught. Tlic Columbus public schools opened to day with a large attendance. Tho increase in scholars during tho past year has been so grout that it will lie necessary to make ex tensive additions to the buildings. This will lio dune at the close of the schools next season LOUISVILLE’S JOOKY CLUB. The Fall Meeting Opened Under Most Favorable Circumstances. Louisville, Ky., Kept. 19.—The fall meeting of tho Louisville Jockey Club opened to-day under most favorable circum stances. Tho weather, though pleasant, wo* threatening, but not enough so to j>ee vent a largo attendance. Full fields ren dered the results exceptionally uncertain, and betting was lively. The racing was ex citing, and with a large numtier of horses at the track the prospect is tliut it will sur l>a*H in interest the sport during the spring meeting. The time, considering tho condi tion of the track, which was slow, was good. The events were as follows: First >ne half mile, for two-year-olds. Elmira won. with Lily Virgil second and Clajr Stockton third. Time'>ll4! Record Race -Seven eighths of a mile. Birth day won, with Kescuo second and < 'bonce third. Time 18JR,. Third Rack Three-quarters of a mile. Pat ton won. wllh 1.1111 tasecond and Kentucky Bar third. Time • Fourth Uai e One mile. Insolence won, with White Rose second and Macolu third. Time l:lMn Firm Race One and one-sixteenth miles. Fiat >ral won, with Stair Mash second and Ber lin third. Time 1 ML. A Row Over the Sumter Bank. Charleston, K. C., Kept. 19. —Col. R. M. Wallace. President of the broken National Bank of Sumter, liaving accused P. G. Bowman of drawing drafts on the bank when be had no money on deposit, Mr. Bowman to-day, on the streets of Sumter, struck Him with a cane. Col. Wallace snatched the cane out of Mr. Bowman’s lunul The latter drew a pistol, but friends interfered and both were arrested oud bound over to the Police Court. Murder Near Milton. Pensacola, Kla.. Kept.. 19.—A colored man, named Henry Johnson, was shot and killed at Milum, Kla ,on Katurday. Ru mors on one side seek to throw the reponai b.litv of hts d< at!* on the fact that he was a strong Prohibitionist. It in partly due to his zeal mul exertions that Santa Rue* county went dry. Giber ail vires show mors conclusively that his death wax due to a fend is’tweru himself and other*. The causu oi the feud Is unknown.