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, ESTABLISHED 1850. I ) .1. 11. EBTILL, Editor and Proprietor. | PIEDMONT HOSPITALITY. the president spends the day AT THE GROUNDS. Henry W. Grady Delivered the Ad dress of Welcome —Gov. Gordon Compelled to Respond to the Calls of the Multitude—A Public Reception Within the Exposition Enclosure. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 18.—This morning dawned cloudy, showing a possibility of rain. Trains are still arriving with thous ands of strangers, yet it is intimated that (i.iKH) or 7,000 of those here last night failed to find beds. The corridors and stairs of the Kimball House, where the President is quartered, had the appearance of a hastily made bivouac. Sleeping forms were lying in all directions upon the floor and stairs. Atlanta is a prohibition town, and, despite the crowd and enthusiasm, there is very little drunkenness. The Presidential party did not retire until 2 o’clock this morn ing, it having been found impossible to get their baggage through the crowds and to their rooms earlier. Asa consequence they breakfasted late this morning. At 11 o'clock President Collier and Vice President Grady called at the President’s room and escorted President and Mrs. Cleveland and Postmaster General Vilas to the capitol, where they entered the Governor’s room, and were received by Gov. Gordon. The vis iting Governors, the Supreme Court of the State, members of the Governor’s staff, the United States officials, municipal au thorities and members of the Legislature were presented to the city’s guests. AT THE PIEDMONT. This ceremonial over, the distinguished visitors, escorted by Gov. Gordon, Senators Brown and Colquitt, and accompanied by the visiting Governors and many other people of distinction, proceeded to Piedmont Park, which is the exposition grourois. The national salute was flrod as the procession entered the gates of the enclosure and pro ceeded to the speakers’ stand. The formal ities of the welcome to the President liegan with prayer by Rev. Dr. Bartlett, of the Presbyterian church, after which H. W. Grady, Vice President of the Exposition, in a brief but eloquent speech, extended a wolcome to the President. He said: Ladies and my countrymen: l shall have the honor of presenting to you to-day the greatest ruler on this earth. No King or Emperar or Czar holds a place with the President of tho American republic. The right of inhoritenee eannotconfer nor bold usurpation win an equal honor to that conferred upon him to whom, by ihe peaceful and unchallenged suffrage of this people, their highest commission has been given. It is the most sacred political trust that can he confided to mortal stewardship. Our pride and pleasure, sir, in welcoming you to-day is emphasized by the knowledge that you have held the high commission with simple dignity and sincerity, and that you. have honored this high office witli a strong and stainless adminis tration. As for this exposition, it is enough to say that a lawsuit is now pending for the growing cotton crop of this season that seventy days ago was supplanted in this field by these buildings. This exposition is an evidence of the growth and prosperity' of the Piedmont section, and crude as it is, it is evidence of the rehabilitation of ail our indus trial record. Much of this is due to confidence begotten by your election, and justified by your administration. I can promise you. sir, in the name of these good people a privilege to-day that even a President may esteem, the right to look into the faces and hear the cordial welcome of more Southerners than any living man has ever seen assembled. My countrymen, I pre sent to you, your President. CLEVELAND’S REPLY. The President replied as follows: When in 1843 a convention was held at Mem phis, in the State of Tennessee, having for its object the development of the resources of the Eastern and Soutuern States, one of the most prominent and far-seeing statesmen of the eoun* try foretold the importance of a point in DeKalb county, in the State of Georgia, called Atlanta, not far from the village or Decatur. This place was then properly called a point, for Atlanta was merely a name given to a Railroad station here, having no fair pretension to being either a village or city. It was two years after this that the name was adopted by the people of the little village of Marthasville, when they proudly acquired a city charter, experiencing all the incidents and struggles common to municipal grow th. It had in 1881 a population of about 18,000. Soon thereafter the thunders of war sounded all about her, and a besieged army occupied her street* and business places. Her buildings and property were destroyed by both armies, besieged and besiegers, to such an ex tent that when the inhabitants, in December 1864, returned to the city from which they had been driven, they found their homes wrecked and burned, and their city a sceue of charred and desolate ruin. Thus it is that Atlanta of to day may well be said to date from 1886. 1 have lately seen evi dences of the activity and perseverance of the people of the United States in the creation of prosperous and bustling cities and in overcom ing difficulties that are inseparable from new settlements and the growth of new cities, but It seems to me an element of heroism is added by the people who view without despair the destruction of all they have wrought, who begin again to build up their waste places and who, in spite of greatest discouragements, evince a determina tion to reach their destiny. In twenty-two years a second Atlanta has been built incomparably larger, more prosperous and fairer than the pe st royed Atlanta. Her place is first among the cities of the great State: her constantly increas ing business, and her large manufacturing in terests, are evidences of the courage and enter prise of her people. They may wcfl be proud of ihe work of their hands, nor shall the glory of their achievements be left to their sole gratification. All their countrymen may congratulate themselves. What has here been done, is the result of Amer ican courage and American enterprise. Surely nothing should stand in the way of such congratulations, and the citizen, who, seeing those additions to the wealth and progress of the nation, can not now from his heart proudly fay of the people who have restored Atlanta, “These are my countrymen,” forgets his fealty to American citizenship. The efforts of Atlanta in the direction of an improved condition of trade and business have not been selfish, and circumscribed. The International Cotton ExiKjsition of 1881 and the National Commercial Convention of 1885, both important events, which originated with her people and were held here, were of great direct advantage to a large ■action and of great benefit to the entire coun try. To-day Atlanta holds another exposition to which the people of Georgia and neighboring states are invited here to display their products and their manufactures and give proof of their resources. The occasion cannot tail to lead to the best results. Every man at all concerned in what is here ex hibited will return to his home with new plans and purposes which will result in Ids increased prosperity, and the aggregate of this will make a rich and prosperous neighborhood. Its con tagion makes a rich and prosperous State. We °'fcn hear of a State noted for its excellent products. This is not always the result of for tuity of soil, or its adaptability, but often of 1,1,1 enterprise of its people in inaugurating B,, ch an exposition as this, where they may * n* 1 and take counsel and learn of each other. All of Georgia's neighboring States still feel the impulse of the Cotton Exposition of 1881, and t.’n* Commercial Convention of ami I trust Dat the Piedmont exhibition may prove of as K ,v ®t beueflt as these to the material welfare of tnr large section of country which baa con tributed to its success. CALLS FOR GORDON. At the conclusion of the President’s speech repeated calls were made for Gov. Gordon. Ju response the Governor arose and proposed three cheers for Mi's. Clove.and, which were given with wild enthusiasm. The Multitude were determined, however, to * lear a speech from the Governor, and in re sponse to prolonged calls he came forward Q od said: Fellow-Countrymbn: I will do nothing More than join you in the loud acclaim that tremble* upon this Rout hern air. and thrills our She lUornina very being in welcome to the Democratic Pres ident. [Prolonged and enthusiastic cheers.] 1 join each and all of you in the proclamation which your hearts utter, that we have ill our midst a man of destiny, without a Waterloo in past or future. [Great cheering.J Now I wish to make the announcement that the President and his party are to he here at 2 o’clock, when the President will hold a recep tion here, and I know you will all be glad to greet him. IN MACHINERY HALL. From the speaking stand the Presidential party were conducted to Machinery Hall, in which they taried nearly half an hour. They paid special attention to the displays from tne different counties, both in Georgia and Alabama, so arranged as to show in group the chief material resources of the region and the localities which sent them. It was proposed to take them thence to the main building of the exposi tion, but the crowd was fairly impenetrable and tho purpose was abandoned. The public reception at the exposition ground was a pleasimt affair of its kind, no attempt being made to shake the hands of the passersby, and the whole proceeding being over In three-quarters of an hour. This ended the proceedings at the fair grounds, whence the visitors were conducted to the club house of the Gentlemen’s Driving Club, where an elegant cold lunch was served under the supervision of tho wives of the club mem bers. From this point the party went to their rooms at the hotel, and remained there until 4 o’clock. The gentlemen of the party dined with Gov. Gordon this evening. Among the guests invited to meet them were Gov. Perry, of Florida; Gov. Richardson, of South Caro lina; Senators Brown and Colquitt; Gen. Jackson, of Louisville; President Davidson of the Georgia Senate, Speaker Little of the House of Representatives, Gen. Pierce M. B. Young, and Henry W. Grady. MRS. CLEVELAND DINED. At the samo hour Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Vilas were entertained at dinner by Mrs. R. H. Porter, some of the first society 1 alics of Atlanta being invited to meet them. After dinner they received a large number of ladies of Atlanta at the Porter mansion. This evening tho entire party attended a card recep tion by the Capital City Club from 9 till 12 o’clock. About 900 invitations were isssued. President and Mrs. Cleveland speak of their reception and experience of to-day in terms of warm compliment to the people of Atlanta, and to those who have had them more particularly in charge. From their starting out this morning till midnight they have been the recipients of an ovation, the equal of which rarely falls to the lot f mortals. Here in the heart of* the region where few or none ever now venture to speak of the lost cause with disrespect, they have seen no diminution of the enthu siasm as compared with that of the always loyal Northwest, while as regards personal courtesies and hospitalities they have learned by experience that the high reputation < * the Southerners is not unfounded. Their carriage, drawn by six high-stepping grays, was a bed of luxuriant flowers, relieved by evergreen wreaths and delicate floral devices in colei's. The recep tion of the State officials and Legislature at the capitol was a well man aged affair. The introductions were made by Gov. Gordon, while Mrs. Gordon sup ported Mrs. Cleveland at her left, and a great number of “people of distinction were in attendance The whole was under the management of the Governor’s staff. The club reception of this evening was attended by every stranger of distinction in tho city. * THE OVERCROWDED CITY. Notwithstanding, however, the pleasant experiences of President and Mrs. Cleve land, there are indications on every hand that Atlanta has undertaken more than she can creditably carry out. A bed to-night is worth a Prince’s ransom, and many a man and woman accustomed to all the luxu ries of life finds it difficult to meet the de mands of present hunger. Even some of the invited guests from other States have remained uncared for until taken in charge by chance passengers. A local paper is authority for the statement that a Confederate flag is among the decora tions of the town. It says: “At No. 12 Wheat street floats once more to the breezes the red, white and red, with thirteen stars, that emblem of the dead Confederacy. Some kind hand deeoratod a picture of the great chieftain, Jefferson Davis, with Confederate colors. Old soldiers, when they pass by, take off their hats, and in their hearts all Southerners do him reverence.” UNDOUBTEDLY IRRESPONSIBLE. Last night, not long after the arrival of the President at his rooms iu the hotel, a ferocious personage approached the door, and being denied admission by the sentinels placed there by the Governor’s order, said, in a tone apparently intended to lie heard by the President' “I wish you would inform Mr. Cleveland that if Georgians are to be barred out from shaking hands with the President of the United States by sabres at his chamber, by —, sir, he hail better go back to Washing ton. Jeff Davis will be here next week, and there’ll he no sabres between him and the gentlemen of Georgia.” If an affront was intended the purpose failed, for the President did not hear it. The matter has got abroad to-nigbt, and the utterance is condemned as that of a man who was momentarily irre sponsible. Minister Lawton has telegraphed the President to-day from Vienna as fol lows: “From this distance I welcome you to Georgia.” SAVANNAH’S MILITARY EN ROUTE. Millen, Ga., Oct. 18. —The special train conveying the military from Savannah to Atlanta, has progressed so far without acci dent to either men or train. The informa tion that tile First regiment was en route has preceded tho train; and it is met by a crowd of people at each station, who wel come it with cheers. The band responds to the welcome, and the noiso of the train is drowned in cheers ns it pulls out. CoL Mercer has just made the grand rounds and inspected the quarters. In tho first car, the band is at work at the butt of its horns, and each company has its full corps of singers aboard and all are at work. The regiment is honored by the presence of a first cousin of His Excellency President Cleveland. Mi's. C. H. Carson, of Savan nah, who is Mr. Cleveland’s cousin, is oil board, going to Atlanta to meet him. AUGUSTA’S MILITARY EN ROUTE. Augusta, GA..Oct. IS.— A large numtwr of military and an enormous crowd of citi zens left for Atlanta to-night. The Rich mond Hussars, the Edgefield Hussars, the Clinch Rifles and the Clark Light Infantry were brilliant in their uniforms, and filled several oars. Many telegrams were received in the city to-Uaiy from Atlanta warning the people to stay at home. One of these read: “Nothing to eat, nothing to drink and no place to sleep.” Those warnings kept many from going to see the President. The city is remarkably quiet to-night and the streets look deserted. Everybody has gone to Atlanta. A NEW ORLEANS DELEGATION. New Orleans, Oct. 18.—A delegation of prominent citizens, including members of tho Board of Trade, of various commercial exchanges and of social clubs, and Federal, Htatc and city officials, will leave here on Wednesday evening in a special car, uniquelv decorated with Louisiana products, tor Montgomery for the purpose of payiug their respects to Pres uient and Mrs. Cleveland, and renewing the invitation for them to visit New Orleans. The committee will bpoud Thursdnv in SAVANNAH, GA., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1887. Montgomery, mid hope to bring the Presi dent and his wife back with them. SSO FINE FOR THE PANCAKE TII ROWER. St. Louis, Oct. 18.—Mrs. Annie Lachs, the woman who threw the pancake into the lap of Mrs. Cleveland the day the Presi dential party were at the Fair grounds in this city, was fined SSO in the police court to-day. The woman disclaimed any disre spect for Mrs. Cleveland, and said she throw tne cake in a spirit of fun, but the testimony was against her, and the court thought the fun worth SSO. The woman took an appeal. ALL LYNCHED BUT TWO. The Avengers of Rev. Ryan Still on Their Man-Hunt. Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 18.—News was brought here this morning that Dan Cunningham, the Eureka detective who stands charged with having been the insti gator of the robbery of Rev. Mr. Ryan and others in Roane and Jackson counties, was caught yesterday and lynched last night. The rumor seems to have founda tion, from what the Associated Press corre spondent can learn. It is certain that there were only seven engaged in tho murder and robbery of Rev. Mr. Ryan. Of this number tile vigilantes have disposed of Coon, George Duff, Jr., Bob Duff and Drake. The two Duffs, Cortn and Drake confessed and said that Cunningham and his nephew were the two not caught. All the nrrests made by the vigilantes were upon warrauts. Bob Duff, just before his death begged that Drake should not be harmed, as he was forced by Coon to go with them. The excitement still runs high, and it is evident that others will be arrested. When Bob Duff was shot one of the vigilantes went to his body and cut his throat saying. “This is in remembrance of the young lady school teacher you killed for her money.” It appeared that a lady school teacher was killed for her money in the upper part of Roane county some months ago, and a warrant was out for Bob Duff charging him with the crime. RELEASED ON BAIL. The Supreme Court’s Action in the Cases from Virginia. Washington, Oct. 18.— In tho United States Supreme Court to-day Chief Justice Waite annouiued that the argument upon the questions raised by the habeas corpus cases of Attorney General Ayres and other imprisoned State officers of Virginia will be set down for the second Monday in No vember, and that meanwhile the prisoners will be set at liberty on their own recogni zances in the sum of SI,OOO each to answer the summons of this court when their presence shall lie required. In explanation of this decision the Chief Justice stated that the prisoners were public officers charged with public duties, and the pre sumption was that they were actuated in this proceeding by a desiro to obtain a de cision upon the questiohs at issue aud not to manifest contempt for the court below. The Chief Justice added in response to in quiry that the court would hear argument from two counsel on each side. MORE CHOLERA OFF GOTHAM. A Sister Ship to the Alesia Sent to the Lower Quarantine. New York, Oct. 18.—The French steam ship Britannia, which arrived here on Oct. 13 from Marseilles and Naples, and has been held by the health officers at tho upper quarantine for observation, was this morn ing sent down to the lower quarantine, four cases of cholera having been found alxiard of her. The Britannia is the sister ship to tho Alesia, which brought cholera here some weeks ago. Health Officer Smith told a reporter this afternoon that there was no cholera aboard the Britannia. He caused her removal to the lower quarantine station this morning because friends of the passengei's on board were flocking about trying to get them ashore. On the other hand, boatmen who earn a living about the upper quarantine, say that four cases of cholera have devel oped aboard the Britannia. They bint that Officer Smith is trying to keep the facts from the press and public. AN EPISCOPAL CONGRESS. The Eleventh Annual Session in Prog ress at Louisville. Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18.—The eleventh annual session of the Congress of the Protestant Episcopal Church of tho United States opened this morning at Christ church, in this city, with the celebration of tho holy communion. This was followed by a sermon by the Right Rev. George William Peterkin, D. D., Bishop ot West Virginia. The services were impressive. They occupied much time, and it was 12:30 o’clock before Bishop Peterkin began his address. He was followed in the afternoon by Bishop Dudley, who delivered the in augural address. A NEWSPAPER BURNED OUT. The Total Loss Estimated at $20,000 and the Insurance at $ 12,. 00. Little Rock. Ark, Oct. 18.—A few mo ments jiast 11 o’clock last night fire was dis covered in the press room in the rear of tho Evening Democrat building, causisi by the accidental overturning of a coal oil lamp. The flames spread rapidly, and while the bare walls of the tenement occupied by the Democrat will be left almost entire, the contents of the building will prove a total loss. The material of the newspaper and job office plant, worth SIO,OOO, were owned by Mitchell <fe Bettis. The building be longs to James Mitchell. The estimated loss ou the building and material is $20,000. The insurance is $ 12,000. Experimental Stations Washington, Oct. 18.—A convention of representatives of the agricultural colleges and experimental stations of several States met this morning in the Library of tho De jikrtmeut of Agriculture. Tho call for the convention was made by President George W. Atherton, of tho State College of Penn sylvania, for the purposeof affording an op portunity for full consultation as to the best methods of fulfilling the requirements of the Hatch bill passed at the last session of Congress, ami for the discussion of practical questions for the establishment of agricul tural experiment stations. Died on a Sleeper. Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18.—C. W. Hurley, said to Iwjthe editor of the Houston, Tex., Daily Pont, died on a Louisville and Nashville train enroute to this city from Cincinnati last night about twenty mile* from Louisville. His death resulted from violent hemorrhage. He was .returning from a business trip, and was in the Texas sleeper at the time of his death. Dry Good Dealers Assign. Nashville, Tenx., Oct. 18. -Timothy Bro’s dry goods dealers, to-day made an as signment. Their liabilities are about $200,- odo. A Red Buoy Missing. Charleston, S. C., Oct. 18.—The inner ml buoy on tho south bar of Charlestoa harbor is missina'- MORE HOPE IN FLORIDA. A PAUSE IN THE ONWARD MARCH OF THE FEVER. Only One Death and but Three New Cases Reported at Tampa Yesterday Everything Quiet Along the St. John’s— A Visit to the Quarantine Stations. Tampa, Fla., Oct. 18. —John Sorrenson’s was the only death, and but three cases of a very mild type have developed in the last twenty-four hours. The city authorities have put twenty-five men to work cleaning up the streets. Experienced fever nurses are badly needed. The Key West, nurses are working faithfully. The outloojj is more encouraging. Dr. Weedon and Dr. McArthur are doing well. The weather is bright and the worst is believed to be over. The Executive Com mittee of Council has ordered a thorough cleaning up. The hospital will be completed to-morrow, and the aspect is more hopeful. ALL SERENE AT JACKSONVILLE. Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 18.—As M. L. Ilarbridge is on the Coroner's jury investi gating the fatal shooting of Mac Williams last night, nothing but a formal meeting of the Health Board was held to day. It was reported that three or four Palatka refugees were in the city, and tho board decided to hunt them out at once and quar antine them till the fifteen-day period was over. The Health Board hero is thinking of changing tho form of certificate, as it is in sufficient in that it does not give any de scription of the part}' to whom it is issued. This will be remedied at once. A party of English ladies and gentlemen just from over the pond came into the city last week, and have been looking over tne city ever since. This morning they met Capt. Watson, of the sanitary department, and complimented him on the cleanliness of the city, saying it was the best kept city of its size they were ever in. Dr. Dancy, Messrs. Tate, Aird and Mc- Donald have been ordered arrested as ref ugees from the Orange Park quarantine station. Dr. Dancy was requested to ap pear liefore the Quarantine Committee this morning, but as tie did not the board de cided to make an example of their own citi zens and propose to send them to the Band Hills. The board intends to prove to the outside world that their quarantine means business. plant city’s quarantine camp. Sanford, Fla., Oct. 18. — At ii o’clock yesterday morning Drs. Mitchell and Wylly, by the kindness or President Dr. Graham, of the South Florida railroad, left Sanford on a special train to visit the quarantine camp three miles north of Plant City. On arriving there Dr. Mitchell was taken in hand by Dr. Caldwell, the resident physi clan, who showed him around. There are some seventy-five persons now at the camp, most of them the members of a Baptist holiness meeting, who wore caught there at the time the quarantine went into effect. These are guarded by seventeen vigilant guards, ten mounted and seven on foot. Be sides this, tho pisjplc living in that section for miles around constitute themselves a sort of volunteer guard and their vigilance is un ceasing. So well is the camp guarded that but one escape has occurred since it was started, and this fugitive only had a few hours of liberty. The camp is divided into three parts, numbers one, two and three, separating them according to the time of their arrival. The provisions mostly come from Orlando and Sanford, though chickens, eggs and country produce generally is bought up by the surgeon in quantities, so they all live well, and some probably better than they ever did before. A MAIL AGENT’S EXPERIENCE. Two of those held there think themselves very ill-used. One is a mail agent who went down below the quarantine camp de spite all advice and cautionings. He was told he would not be allowed to return, but he laughed at such caution and said they would not dare to take a mail agent off the car. But he found to his sorrow that the quarantine was not established for fun, anil for his disregard of their rules he will “enjoy" fifteen days of Dr. Caldwell’s hospitality. Another case is that of a pedagogue who walked across tho county line to teach tho young idea how to shoot. He trespassod on forb'dden ground, and despite his remon strances, he was arrested and taken to the camp. Tho trustees of his school petitioned for his release, but Dr. Caldwell’s answer was that the teacher’s visit to him would be only fifteen days long—much to the disgust of the trustees. TAKING LIFE EASY. Altogether, barring their loss of liberty, they were a jolly set, and tried to enjoy the situation as much as possible. At one side, in a little tent, sat a jolly party of four, luughing over a gamo of “soven-upanother set had a backgammon board out, and were having a close game. Others were having a jovial talk, telling stories, etc. The most laughable scene was to witness the ministers trying their skill at pole leaping and run ning races. Altogether, they all seemed contented, to a certain extent, and were evi dently making the most of their op portunity. Dr. Caldwell seemed well pleased at the extremely healthy condition of his camp. No cases of yellow fever had oc curred there, nor had any suspicious cases appeared. Dr. Caldwell says their menu is too extensive and rich and their exercise too limited, as all his “boarders” are getting fat, and the doctor himself seems to be iu extremely goixl spirits. THE RAILROAD HOSPITAL. After thoroughly inspecting the cainp and its surroundings the party proceeded further South, to the South Florida railroad fever hospital, two miles distant. This hos pital is a result of President Ingraham's thoughtfulness. Rightly of the opinion that if any fever cases appeared among the railroad men they should lie treated on the ground, he established this hospital at the beginning of the quarantine. It is well provided with nurses anil everything that could be ueeded in eases of emergency. Near here is the fumigating station also, and Dr. Mitchell examined it carefully. He says he is of the opinion that the fumi gation is as thoiouglny performed as possi ble. “My trip lias [asm important,” said Dr. Mitchell, “in that from present obsorva tion I can explain to our board tho magni tude of the work delegated to the Health Protection Association aud the thorough ness witii which it has been carried out. I found this infected district surrounded by a land cordon ttyrtv-eight miles in extent. “The guard consists not only of hired foot inspectors and horsemen who scour tho woods continually, tail of every inhabitant miles outside the cordon who constitutes himself a special patrolman, and with do light brings into quarantine every straggler tlmt comes within his grasp. Briefly, the cordon is strong, and in my opinion, a suffi cient protection to us. “Great credit is due Drs. Wylly and Cald well for the efficient manner in which tho quarantine was instituted and maintained. President Ingraham, too. has done an ad mirable work and his hearty co-operation and able assistance has done much to ac .l'iyrßpUs'h these results. I shall report in full U iha bimr/J ** “Altogether the trip has been a success. The inspectors in the southern part are very alert, and also the Clay and Duval county men. President Ingraham says work is progress ing on their wharf at Porto Tampa. The contractor is there with a large force of men, mid is making goixl progress. Work is also begun on tho new union depot at San ford. PRESIDENT INGRAHAM INTERVIEWED. President Ingraham was seen Sunday morning l>y the Morning News representa tive ami asked regarding the situation. “Well, I do not regard it as grave as it was a week ago,” he replied. “There lias been a large number of cases, it’s true, but the mortality has been very slight. The gov ernment has taken charge now and I really feel that tho disease will soon succumb. Owing to the very wet ami unfavorable weather the last lew days the number of cases has increased, but few deaths ensue. The Howard Association, started by a rep resentative of tlie road, has done a good work, and better order and system now pre vail. The new hospital will he started this morning, and when finished it. will be a great aid to overcoming tho epidemic, as then all cases and the nurses will he to gether. All the idle laborers are at work cleaning up aud disinfecting the town, which will prove a valuable aid to the au thorities. While 1 regard the situation as still needing great watchfulness and care, I believe the worst is over.” “How do you regard the work of the Protective Association?” was asked. “They have done nobly,” replied Mr. In graham, “and they deserve credit for it. Certainly, the encouraging situation to-day is due to their untiring efforts. But I think the board of Jacksonville lias construed the quarantine rules too strictly when they refuse to allow through Cuban passengers to go North. We have changed our sched ules many times to meet their rules, and in this ease the vessel now arrives th re in the afternoon. Th • passengers are landed at the upper dock, quite a distance from any residences or dwellings, and are carried to Seffnor in a box-ear, the train running at a rate of twenty miles per hour. At Seffner they are transferred to the Pullman car and carried North generally. These pimple are all fully acclimated and used to the fever. We, therefore, regard them as perfectly safe, and cannot see why they should not be allowed to pass on North to their destina tion.” GOOD WORK OF THE ROAD. In a further conversation Mr. Ingraham gave more fully the great work performed by the railroad in aiding tho State Board, and also tho people of Tampa. The facts as gathered from outside sources (for Mr. Ingraham was averse to giving the details of their generous work) shows that Presi dent Ingraham and his road have done a vast amount ot gratuitous work for which the entire State receives the benefit. Nurses and physicians have been transported free and also supplies and disinfectants for the stricken city. Tho full resources of the road have been placed at the command of tho State Protective Association, and there by enabled them to more fully succeed with their plans. Besides this President Ingraham himself personally has been on the go from tho time the epidemic was first declared, and has lieen indefatiga ble in his efforts to help the people of this soction. He also deferred his%isit North to attend the “Time” convention in New York city, so that ho could more freely devote his time aud energies to the sufferers along the lino of the road. His example has been a good one, and the people of South Florida greatly appreciate such devotion to their interests. Tiie Health Protective Association has its line running north and south between Hills borough and Polk countick, tho entire length of the counties. The lino is divided into three divisions, J. C. Wilbur has command of tho norther n, and Dr. F. M . Wilson of the southern division; both those divisions have mounted men patroling the line night and day. The central division is in charge of J. W. Harwell, Chief Inspector, and this is the only division which permits any one to pass. Dr. F. H. Caldwell is physician in charge. Tiie Pasco county authorities have five stations on their line which connects with our on the north, anil have a sixth at Anclote, making a complete cordon around Hills borough county. Dr. Wyllysays that there is not a suspicious case outside of Hills borough county. ADVICES TO THE GOVERNMENT. Washington, Oct. IS.—A telegram was received at the Marine Hospital Bureau fli is afternoon, saying that there had been one death and three new eases of yellow fever at Tampa, Fla., sine* the last report. KNIGHTS READY TO ADJOURN. The Session will Probably be Brought to a Close To-Day. Minneapolis, Oct. 18. —The General As sembly of the Knights of Labor met in executive session at 9 o’clock this morning. Mr. Whead, of lowa, offered a resolution that the assembly adjourn at the close of to-morrow morning’s session, and that all sjxsiclios bo limited to three minute*. The motion was carried by a vote of 87 to 75. It was resolved to boycott two Indian apolis pajiers, the .Journal and Sentinel, for having discharged ail employes connected with tue Knights of Labor and Typograph ical Union, and refusing to take them back when requested. It had been intended to hold an evening session iu order to dispose of the business by to-morrow noon, but as the Hull was engaged for a concert the session was abandoned. A good deal re mains to be done, and much will have to be dropped unless the time of adjournment is delayed. _ SEVERAL FIRMS BURNED OUT. Losses of Nearly $309,000, With Pret ty Heavy Insurance. Syracuse, N. Y., Oct. 18.—A serious fire occurred here this evening. The losses are as follows: Barney, Lambley &Cos.. onstock $125,000; insurance S9O,OCX); on building $30,000. George C. Young &Bro., on stock $75,- 000, insured for $50,000;on buildings2o,ooo, fully insured. Everson & Cos., on stock, $70,000; insured for $23,000. Everson & Cos. also owned the building they occupied. It was worth $20,000, and was insured for $12,000. J. K. Emmet was preparing to give a performance iu Wiettng Opera House when tiie fire broke out. The uuilience quickly dispersed, as did tho Republican mass meeting in the Alhambra Rink, which was twine addressed by Congressman Burrows, of Michigan. Adrift With Ten Corpses. Gloucester, Mass., Oct. 18.—The schooner Herman Babson arrived from the Grand Banks to-day. Capt. Lawson re port* that on Sept. 30 he tell in with the French fishing simp St. Pierre, of St. I’ierre, in latitude 44'' 20 and longitude 51’ 20 waterlogged. He boarded her and found ten men urowned in the cabin. The weather being very rough, he was unable to do any thing with her or recover tho bodies. Buried at West Point. New York, Oct. 18.—Tii*- i cumins of Gen. Judson Kilpatrick were buried at We*t Point to-day with imposing military hrtnnua BOULANGERAN IDOL. Crowds Cheer for Him Before tho Min ieter of Instruction. Paris, Oct. IS. — (Jen. Boulanger has re ceived thousands of missives from all parts of France, expressing sympathy for him. A demonstration in his favor was made in Nimes on the occcasion of the opening of the college there by M. Bpuller, Minister of Public Instruction. The crowd shouted "Vive Boulanger,” and the bauds played Boulanger airs. La Matin states that President Grevy refuses to sign an order dismissing Gen. Caffarel from the army for dishonorable conduct. La Oaulois says the judicial inquiry proved that Gen. Caffarel was not guilty of the charge of trafficking in decorations. The Petit Journal demands that Presi dent Grevy immediately intervene in tho Wilson affair. “It. Is monstrous,”tho paper says “that M. Wilson should be allowed to take advantage of his privileged position as son-in-law of the President to defy the law and to transform the Elysees into a doubtful agency.” katkoff’s intrigue. London, Oct. 18.—The Paris correspon dent of tho Daily Chronicle learns that, tho late M. Katkoff and Gen. Boulanger were in close communication. The former is even said to have promised to aid Gen. Boulanger to launch himself as a dictator. Katkoff, who employed Gen. Bagdanovitch as an intermediary, advised Gen. Boulanger to pay scant attention to the Prussian and German embassies, but to push on in the direction of war. Gen. Schweinitz, the German Ambassador at St . Petersburg, managed to intercept ono of M. Katkoff’s letters, and conveyed it to Emperor Wil liam. Tho Emperor complained to tho Czar, who became greatly incensed when he heard of the affair, and declared that he would never admit M. Katkoff to his pres ence again. The disgrace hastened M. Kat koff's death. A MOB LOCKED IN A PARK. London’s Police Take a Novel Method of Preventing Looting London, Oct. 18.— The disturbances created by the unemployed persons who frequent Trafalgar square still continue. In addition to those arrested yesterday six other men have been imprisoned. A num ber of unemployed workingmen also met in Hyde Park to-day for the purpose of making a demonstration. A squad of police fearing that the mob would pillage the shops in tli<> vicinity of Hyde Park locked up the gates of the park on them. This action infuriated the crowd and a sharp conflict occurred. In their olforts to get out of the park many of the crowd were thrown down and trampled u|>on. Three arrests were made. The police finally per mitted the crowd to make their egress through the marble arch. SUPPRESSING THE LEAGUE. A Meeting of the Privy Council Fails to Reach a Decision. London, Oct. 18.—A meeting of the Privy Council was hold to-day for the pur pose of considering measures for the sup pression of the national league. The Mar quis of Londonderry, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, presided. No definite course of procedure was settled on, and probably none will be until the next meeting of the Cabinet. The Congress of the Littoral Federation opened at Nottingham to-tlay. Mr. Glid stone made a speech in which he reviewed the situation in Ireland and denounced the government for the manner in which it was dealing with the Irish question. His rising to speak was tho signal for loud und pro longed cheering. EVICTIONS AT KILROSS. Dublin, Oct. 18.— Several families were evicted at Kilross to-day. The evictions wpre attended with exciting scenes. Tho police were pelted with stones by tho mob of spectators, and were forced to use their batons. Many persons were injured. Groaning at a Prince. London, Oct. 18.—Prince Albert Victor, son of the Prince of Wales, laid tho memo rial stone at the infirmary at Northampton to-day. The streets were crowded with spectators, many of whom greeted the speakers with groans. A number of black flags were carried by some of those who had gathered about the building, and cries of "Hurrah for Bradlaugb" were heard during the ceremony. A Big Failure in Berlin. London, Oct. 18. —The Disconto Oesel sohuft, of Leipaie. the capital of which is 0,000,000 marks, has failed in consequence of unlawful t-iioculntions. Directors Jerus alem and Wlndlemann of the bank have absconded, with an enormous amount of spoils and all of the hank’s stocks. Berlin exchange is 2 per cent, lower. Berlin bankers are largoly interested. Dona Pedro Not to Abdicate. Paris, Oct. 18. —The Emperor of Brazil, in an intervieuqpi-dfty, said that he had no intention of abdicating his throne unless his health should become seriously enfee bled. At present he is enjoying good health and his activity is unabated. A Stock Broker Absconds. London, Oct. 19, 3 a. m.—Faribain, a stock broker of this city, has absconded. His liabilities amount to about £BO,OOO. N 3T KILLED BY MASONB. Perry Taylor and His Wife Have Only Been in Hiding. New Orleans, Oct. 18.— A special dis patch to the Picayune, from Greenwood, Miss., says; "The wife of Perry Taylor, who was si ipowd to have been murdered, with her ..usband, bv the Drv Bayou Ma sons, ha* turned up. She lias been at French Bend, six miles Iwlow here, since she left Bhell Mound. She says that her husband and herself left there for fear something would be done to them by the negro Masons. She says her husband is alive, and left her aiiout two weeks ago to try and find em ployment, and would return about Christ mas. The query is: Who is the rnan found in the river, and who killed him?’ GOTHAM’S FALLEN BUILDING. The Seventh Dead Body Taken From the Ruins. New York, Oct. 18.—Another dead body was taken from the ruins of the collapsed parochial school houss to-day, making seven in rJ'. The Superintendent of budd ings said to day that tho cause of the ac cident, was undue haste. Tho permit to erect the building was only granted Bept. 6, and called for a two-story building. It had beou run up four stones before a permit to alter the o igiual plans was asked for. Buch a permit, ha i rot been issued iu—„.o.* in uroosiyn. New York, Oct. 18,—The last day ot the registration for voteis in Brooklyn shows a total of 37,801 against 51,879 for the last day of 1886. Tbo tout I numlier registered in three day* is 119.898. against 108,886 iu 1886. i price mo \ fear t i 5 CK.M h A CIIPV. f BANGS’ FATAL FCSILADR IT DEVELOPS THAT MacWILLIAMS FIRED ONLY ONE SHOT. The Prisoner’s Weapon Discharged Five Times —Either of Two Bullet Wounds Would Have Proved Fatal —The Coroner’s Jury Adjourn* to In vestigate Strange Rumors. Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 18.—The ex citement here to-day all centered in Iha jury empaneled to investigate the B - ngs- Mac Williams case. It turns out that Mac Williams only lire I once. Bangs fired four times, ns rapidly as ho could, two bullets hitting Mac Williams, and causing wounds, either of which were sufficient to causa death. One just grazed the left nipple, en tering the breast, while the other struck two inches below and, ranging down, went through the heart and Inngs. The Coroner’s jury adjourned to-nighl till morning. The testimony so far take* all shows overwhelmingly in Bangs’ favor, as MacWiiliains’ throats were publicly and fiercely uttered. But it shows also that public officers, whose duty it was to keep the peace, knew of the threats and made no attempt to keep Mac Williams from executing his bloodthirsty plans. Late to-night thera is a rumor on the streets to the effect of some underlianded work that was practiced on Mae Williams. The jury decided to have a post mortem, to ascertain the exact cause of death, and also to determine if the two wounds wore made by tho same size bullets. Tho air is full of sensational rumors regard ing this homicide, but nothing tangible can lie gotten at. Bangs still preserves his calm demeanor and does not appear to be troubled in the least. STANDARD TIME. At to-night’s meeting of the City Council standard time was formally adopted. Judges Jones and Baker seemed inclined to fight the proposition to make standard time universal, and declare they will fine wit nesses or others who are late by sun time. To the mind of tho average business man of this city this seems a step backward in legal jurisprudence. The business men here all demand one standard of time, and will not lie satisfied until they obtain it. H. W. Clark, the postmaster, returned yesterday, and his first, official act was to give W. it. Behring, the stamp clerk under temporary suspension, a final leave of ab sence. George Bur bridge hasbeeu sworn iu as stamp clerk. The Jacksonville Light Infantry will he the only Florida company at Atlanta, as tho other companies could not raise the full number required, twenty-one. They leit this evening. LEGISLATORS ON A LARK. Senate and House Adjourn to Take Part in the Hurrah. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 18.—The House met and thirty Henate bills were taken up for consideration, Mr. Dilworth’s bill providing stock for Cumberland Island was lost, Tbo bill providing for a general revision of all the insurance laws of the State was taken up and passed with the provision pro hibiting (sioliiig of rates stricken out. The bill to provide for the practice in claim cases so us to say which side shall ojx>n und close w as tabled. Mr. Watt,of Stewart, offered a resolution providing for the payment of the actual ex penses incurred by the members of tha sj/ecial committee while investigating the affairs of the Western and Atlantic rail road. Thu resolution was referred. The bill to make a mortage lieu on prop erty given for the purche'* money superior to a hen for taxes, was The resolution offered by Mr. Stewart,, of Rockdale, providing for the payment of the expenses ot the committee that visited the lunatic asylum, was passed. The resolution by Mr. Watts, of Stewart, providing for the payment of the expenses of the Western and Atlantic railroad com mittee on its trip to Chattanooga was passed. Tiie House then adjourned to meet to morrow. Tile only business of importance trans acted by the Senate this morning was tha reconsideration and passage of the Candler resolution providing for the appointment of a commission by the Governor to take an inventory of the property of the Western and Atlantic railroad and declaring against the claim of the lessees for betterments. The Henate then adjourned for tne day. COLUMBUS CHAPTERS. Railroad Stockholders’ Meeting—Ar rest of a Murderer. Columbus, Ga., Oct. 18.—The stockhold ers of the Columbus and Rome railroad held their annual meeting in this city to day. The same officers and directors wer elected, with John Peabody as President. Tho residence of C. H. McElvy, of Chatta hoochee county, was destroyed by fire thi morning. The fire was caused by a defec tive flue Two hundred anil ten dollars in cash was also burned. An outhouse with fif .y bushels of corn was consumed. Thor* was no insurance. Deputy Sheriff Ledsinger returned fro® Hamilton to-day with Allen Murphy (col ored), who is charged with murdering Mono Whitehead by pushing him from a moving train on the Columbus and Koine railroad in 1881. Railroads Consolidating. Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 18.—An important meeting of the hading men in the rival rotate from Savannah to Birmingham took place to-day in Atlanta. It is believed they have consolidated. Messrs. Handley, Jack son, Wallace and Montgomery, leading capitalists of Birmingham, have been two days closeted with Secretary Longley and Messrs. Branch and Truitt. Judge Cocke Dead. Palatka, Fla., Oct. 18.— Judge William Archer Cocke, author of several works on State and Federal law, died at Sanford to day, aged TO. He was Attorney General of the State at the time of the count of the electoral vote in 1876, and was the only Democratic member of the canvassing board. He refused to agree to the action of the majority of the board.' Augusta’s New Steamer. Augusta. Ga., Oct. 18.— The newly built steamboat the Advance was towed from the navy yard to tho Savannah wharf this evening, ami is now only awaiting her ma chinery to begin scheduled voyages between Augusta and Savannah. A Statue of Gen. Meade. Philadelphia, Oct. 18. — A bronze eque trian statue of Gen. George Gordon Meade, erected in Fair mount Park, was unveiled this afternoon with appropriate jiomp and i —emony. A military [vnode, wbioh proven one of tue most imposing demon strations of the kind ever given in the city, formed at Broad and Spring Garden streets and marched to the monument in the park* where tue un veiling ceremony took place-