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i ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 I j. u. EfaTILL, Editor aud Proprietor, j SHERIDAN ON THE ARMY. he thinks it should be made 5,000 STRONGER. 24,239 Men and 2,200 Officers Now on the Roster—Opening Up of a Portion of Oklahoma Recommended The Discipline of the Army Good—The State Militia. Washington, Nov. I.'). —Lieut. Gen. Sheridan has presented his annual report to the Secretary of War. At the date of the last consolidated returns the army consisted of 2,200 officers and 24,230 men, including Indian scouts. The Lieutenant Goueral briefly sums up the condition of the various divisions of the army, and of the division of Missouri says that while it has been free from Indian hostilities of any magnitude many operations of a minor nature have been rendered necessary. Troops have been continually occupied iu patroliug the Oklahoma country, and have been success ful in keeping intruders out of that region. MUST BE OPENED SOON. The gradual spread of railroads through out the Territory can, however, ultimately have but one effect, and Gen. Sheridan is row of the opinion that Congress may well consider the advisability of opening up por tions, at least, of this country to settlement, (ien. Sheridan expresses regret that the very rapid decrease in the number of deser tions from the army during the previous two years has not lteen continued. The in crease is, however, very slight, being only about one-half of 1 per cent, more than last year. The recruiting service, it is said, has been properly conducted during the year and an increased number of men of good standing has been obtained. The discipline of the army is good and almost sll the officers and men seem to be animated with a spirit of obedience to the law. IMPROVEMENT IN FIRING. The improvement made by the array in rifle practice is highly commended. Gen. Sheridan renews his previous recommenda tion touching the increase of the army by .-,.00!) men, and perfecting the organization of the infantry arm by the addition of two majors and two companies to eacli regi ment. Relative to the revision of the tac tics, it is said: “The great advance iu the material of war has also occs sinned vital changes in the manner of handling men iu action, and our tactics are therefore no longer well adapted to the present condi t ions. For these reasons it is my intention to assemble at an early day a board of offi cers to consider this subject.” A measure which would most promote the efficiency of the service, the General says, would be the passage of a law authorizing the immediate retirement of those officers, about eighty in number, in whose cases j-ueh action has already been recommended by military boards, or who have for some time been absent on account of sickness from their commands, with but little pros pect of ultimate recovery. BETTER SMALL ARMS NEEDED. Attention is called to the needs of the army in the matter #f improved small arms, and Gen. Sheridan urges the adoption of measures to secure it an early day the best form of magazine rifle for army use. Gen. Sheridan concludes the report as follows: “I am strongly in favor of the general gov ernment extending all possible aid to the National Guards of the differeut States as they constitute a body of troops that in any great emergency would form an important part of our military force. They should be armed with the best weapons, amply pro vided with complete camp and garrison equipage, and instructed in various drills aud exercises aceordiug to the tactics and systems followed in the regular army. Aceordiug to my observation and experi ence most of the State troops now march well and handle the gun well, but they are deficient in discipline and ail the duties that teach a soldier to take care of himself while in camp or upon the march. This defect can best be overcome by establishing some system of encourage ment under the control and direction and at the entire expense of the general govern ment. In the development of such a measure the entire army as well as myself personally, will be glad to render such as sistance as lies in our power and I recom mend that favorable consideration of the subject may be commended to Congress.” BUILDING UP THE NAVY. Commodore Wilson Recommends that the Mon tors be Repaired. Washington, Nov. 15.—Commodore T. D. Wilson. Chief of the Bureau of Construc tion and Repair of the Navy Department, has submitted his annual report to the Sec retary of the Navy. He renews his recom mendation that two new vessels of about 1,000 tons each be built to replace the train ing ships Saratoga, Jamestown and Ports mouth, which cannot possibly be kept in the t rice much longer; ami ho asks that spe -1 ial authority be given for the repair of the historic sloop of war Hartford, at a cost of $175,000. SINGLE TURRETED MONITORS. Relative to the adaptability of single tur reted monitors to coast and harbor defense, Commodore Wilson, says: “They are now a considerable expense to the navy. As they must be taken care of, and, not being in prop er repair they are of no use to the country. It' these vessels are to be kept on the naval list, they should be placed in perfect repair and be fitted with such modern rifles as they are capable of carrying. Within six months all of these vessels could be put in the same state of efficiency as they were at the time of their construction, at an ex penditure of about $500,000. This would give thirteen coast defense vessels actually avail able, armed with 15-inch smooth bore guns. These guns could he replaced as rapidly as possible by rides. By no other means could the same amount of money be spent to give the country such a valuable return.” A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK. In conclusion, the report says: “The out look for the navy of the near future is a very hopeful one, and with the completion of the vessels now projected the navy will consist of a number of modern vessels, admirably adapted to the varied needs of the service. If the work of re-building the naw is only kopt up as it is now going, we shall soon have a navy that will be a credit ns well as a protection to our country and our country’s interests.” Washington’s Munchausen. Washington, Nov. 15.—1n Police Court to-day the case of Sheriburne Hopkins, the young man who sent the bogus infernal ma chine through the mails to Chief Justice Wrote, was called. Hopkins was charged with an attempt to defraud a newspaper correspondent by selling him a bogus item of news. The information in this case was quashed, but the prosecuting officer said ho would fllo new and stronger information Intel- in tho week. Beecher’s Successor. Nrw York, Nov. 15, —At a meeting of the Church Society of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, to-night, it was voted to extend a ' til to Rev. Charles Berry, of Wolver hampton, Eng. COTTON ALL ABLAZE. Loss of Over Six Hundred Thousand Dollars at Little Rock. Little Rock, Nov. 15.—Ten minutes after 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon fire, caused by a boy dropping a cigarette, be gan in the Union Cotton Compress build ing, at the foot of Main street. The build ing contained 3,373 bales of cotton. It spread rapidly, aided by a brisk wind from the northwest, aud soon enveloped Martin’s warehouse across the street, with 1,600 bales. The fire then ran down the alloy, filled also with cotton, crossing Scott street aud nearly to the comer of Cumberland street, threatening the gas works. The Metropolitan block, south of the compress, Horn brook & Townsend’s block on the east, und the rear of every building as far east as Scott street, were on fire within twenty minutes. Suddenly the w ind changed to a brisk breeze from the south, anil thus saved not less than half a dozen business blocks in the heart of the city from destruction. The total loss was: Cotton 4,973 bales, valued at $250,000. All the cotton losses are covered by insurance. The buildings destroyed were: The compress company’s; $25,000; fully insured. Athletic Association; $18,000; insured for $4,000. Martin’s warehouse; $8,500; insured for $2,000. An old carriage factory at the corner of Scott and Elm used as a cotton warehouse; $5,000; insured for $2,000. The losses ou cotton were: Adams & Boyle $163,000: Marshall & Allis $41,500; Griffith & Brisbin $26,500; Gross & Leigh $79,000; William Ooiioou $20,000. RUM SELLERS USE DYNAMITE. Orangeville Shaken by Its Sixth Ex plosion in Two Years. Orangeville, Ont., Nov. 15.— T0-night the house of Inspector Anderson was again blown up by dynamite. The charge was placed on the veranda at the front of the house and the two front rooms were badly shattered. The veranda is a complete wreck. Mrs. Anderson, who was alone in the house, was sitting beside a stove in the dining-room and was bally shocked. The inspector had just left the house and was only about ten yards aw-ay when the explosion occurred. He was stunned by the concussion. A note was found tacked to the fence warning him to desist from his efforts to enforce the pro hibition law in operation here, and stating lhat he might congratulate himself that he had not been blown to kingdom come. Sev eral Orangeville hotel keepers have been fined for violating the law during the past week, and it is a notable coincidence that dynamite explosions always occur after the liquor men have been lined for breaking the law. Intense excitement prevails in town. This is the sixth dynamite explosion that has occurred iu Oraugevilla in two years. The perpetrators are unknown. A ROW’S STRANGE ENDING. One of the Participants Shoots at Hie Sister and then Kills Himself. New Orleans, Nov. 15.—A special from St. Joseph, La., to the Times-Democrat says: “Yesterday morning an altercation occurred between G. Blum, a merchant, and Charles Favor, a butcher. Favor drew a pistol and fired twice at Blum, neither shot taking effect. Bium then rushed wildly out of his store followed by Favor, who would have certainly killed Blum if he had not escaped in the crowd. Favor immediately mounted his horse and flourishing his pistol rode off. Stopping at a school, he called his sister Belle out and deliberately fired one shot at her, but fortu nately- without effect. He again galloped off, but by this time the Sheriff, with a small posse, had started in pursuit. Find ing that he was about to be overtaken, he (Favor) wheeled and fired into the crowd, aud then shot himself through the breast. He is alive, but will probably die. The affair created intense excitement.” GOLD BY THE BUSHEL. The New Mine Near Prescott Said to Contain Fabulous Wealth. Chicago, Nov. 15.—A Prescott, Ari., spe cial says: “Private advices show that the recently discovered gold mine ten miles from here, on the Hassayampa river, is richer by far than anything ever discovered in the world. The ore averages SI,OOO per ton, and thousands of tons are in sight. Two men yesterday, with a common mortar, pounded out ssoo in less than an hour. The gold clings to the rock in the purest scales. A man with a knife can scale off a handful in a few minutes. There is every indication that the ledge contains fabulous wealth. This river lias produced millions in years past in placer mining, and on one occasion a pocket was found whicli yielded SIOO,OOO in a few weeks. The people are flocking there in great numbers.” Senator Hawley’s Marriage. Philadelphia, Nov. 15.—Senator J. R. Hawley, of Connecticut, was married at noon to-day in St. Clement Protestant Epis copal church to Miss Edith Homer, of En gland, who has been for several years one of the head nurses at tho Blackley Hospital, hi tins city. There was a large and dis tinguished assemblage present to witness the ceremony, which was i>erformod by the rector of St. Clement's, Rv. Dr. Maturin. Miss May Wharton "is m id of honor and Lieut. Knapp, of the Lnitel States navy, best man. Virginia’s Valley Railroad. Staunton, Va„ Nov. 15.—The anmia meeting of the stockholders of tho Valley railroad was hold here to-day. The Presi dent’s report shows that the gross earnings of the road for the year were $115,‘.17, an increase over the previous year of $579. The net earnings were $48,368, an increase of $6,006. Numerous improvements have teen made along the line and paid for. Samuel Spencer was re-elected President, together with tho old Board of Directors. Railroad Discrimination. Washington, Nov. 15.—The Interstate Commerce Commission concluded to-day the hearing upon the complaint of the citi zens of Danville, Va., against the Richmond and Danville railroad. To-monow the commission will give a hearing on complaint of Lopez, Dunbar’s Rons & Cos., of Biloxi, Miss., charging that the Louisville & Nashville railroad discrimi nates against Biloxi in favor of New Or leans. ___ Sale of Blooded Horses. Lexington, Kv., Nov. 15.—The combi nation sale of thoroughbreds commenced at Treacy & Wilson’s state's yesterday. Eightv-eight horses were sold for $38,940. Considering that many of the animals were yearlings and weanlings, the prices are re markably good. Clara Louise Kellogg's Marriage. New York, Nov. 15 —Mrs. Kellogg, mother of Clara Louise Kellogg, this morn ing received a telegram from tier daughter confirming the report of her marriage to Carl A. fStrakosch. SAVANNAH, GA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1887. SPARKS OUT OF OFFICE. HE RESIGNS TO SAVE THE PRESI DENT EMBARRASSMENT. The Correctness of His Claims Main tained to the Last- His Friends Say He Will be Given Another Govern ment Office— - ext of His Letter. Washington, Nov. 15.— After all the wild talk of his friends Commission er Sparks quietly resigned t'is after noon without waiting for a formal demand for his resignation. He took his letter of resignation, which was milder and briefer than any one had expected, to the President liimself. In the course ot the conversation lie told the President that he resigned not because he thought he was in the wrong, but in order to relieve the President of embarrassment. The Presi dent expressed his appreciation of this course, without intimating that he consid ered Secretary Lamar in the wrong. The President accepted the resignation at once. Friends of Sparks say that he is likely to be given another appointment. They mention especially the Mexican mis sion. It is certain that be will not be ap pointed to any- place where tact is required. the commissioner’s letter. Gen. Sparks’ letter to the President says: “Trie Honorable Secretary of the In terior advises me by a letter, dated Nov. 11, in effect that lie should on that date present to you the alternative of selecting anew Secretary of the Interior or anew Commis sioner of the General Land Office, in view of which I have felt called upon to address you this letter.” The Commissioner then reviews his disagreement with the Secre tary of the Interior upon the question of the adjustment of the Omaha railroad land cases, and says that the decision of the Secretary, which he regards as erroneous, “will, if adhered to, have the effect to take from the people many millions of acres of land within the railroad indemnity limits, which by your advice and with your approval, as expressed in the Guilford Miller case, have been proclaimed to the country as restored to the public domain. The question of the eorrectuess of these decisions became, there fore, a matter of momentous concern. If they correctly declared the law, these lands belong to the railroad company-. If they did not correctly declare the law the lands belong to the people. I was profoundly convinced that iu making these decisions the secretary- had been committed to errors of law which if brought fully to his personal attention might be corrected. It is the practice of the department to jiermit representatives of railroad companies and other private in terests to apply for reviews and reconsid erations of decisions when questions are de cided against such interests. It seems to me that as an official of the gov ernment having immediate guardianship of public lands and immediate charge of the issuance of patents under all grants of land by Congress, I have at least an equal right with the representatives of private interests to ask the Secretary of the Interior to re-examine ad purtmenta! decision, and I believed it especially prop r to express my views to the Secrotary in these cases, be cause I had not, but would have done so in the original instance, if I had anticipated a change of the ruling and decision upou the point in question. Accordingly I waited upon the Secretary and personally expressed to him my desire to have a review of the decis ions in these cases. He suggested to me to let the matter rest for the present, in which suggestion I of course acquiesced. A for mal application for review, couched in most respectful terms, was completed about Oct. 26, but was not put upon the official records, and was not made public. On Nov. 10 I received a note from the Secretary desiring me to present to him what I had to say upon this subject. My letter was accordingly signed and de livered to him on Nov. 11, with the neces sary change of da!e and other corrections that had been made. A copy of this letter is herewith inclosed for your inspection, and for your judgment, both upon the substance of the matter and upon the official courtesy of form and expression. It is but just to say that the published communication addressed to me and laid liefore you, is no answer to my letter applying for a review. The issue raised by me was strictly one of law. The presentation of the issue was strictly in the line of legal argument. In the letter ad dressed to me that issue is not met. The effect has 1 wen to create the erroneous im pression that the issue was one of authority alone, and that I had refused to execute the Secretary’s official orders. This diver- sion of the issue from one of legal const ruction to one of authority and in subordiuation is a substitution of force for argument, a diversion of the public mind from the merits of the case, and if not re sisted by me in this presentation to you would be suppression by that power of proper and considerate effort on my part as Commissioner of the General Land Office to secure in the public interest an impartial hearing before the Secretary of the Interior on a purely legal ques tion affecting tho administration of the office with which I am charged. The office of Commissioner of tho General Lend Office has lieenoneofinten.se labor, imposing a constant sense of high responsi bility. Having sought it at your hands, I have continued to hold it only out of a sense of duty with a view of effecting some good to the public. I have been subjected to discouragement and to much calumny a:.d abuse from those whose interests were to defeat the jxdicies pursued. I have l>e lieved my line of action to be correct, and thought I had reason for the belief that I met your approval. If these decisions foreshadowed aVhange in the official jvilicy on this sub ject, knowing well what this will mean in practical application, I could not, of course, with my sense of duty, be an instrument to effect the change. Having over, as now, regarded the commission I hold from you as subject to your recall, and desiring to re lieve you of any possible embarrassment, I herewith tenner you my resigna tion of the office of Commissioner of the General Land Office and ask its early acceptance, and in thus severing my connec tion with your administration 1 teg to as sure you of mv earnest wish that the same wisdom, firmness and integrity which has thus far marked your administration may continue to enhance you in the estimation of your countrymen.” BEAUFORT’S DEVELOPMENT. Revival of the Rumor that Capital is to bo Invested. Charleston, S. C., Nov. 16.—-Specials to night from Beaufort and Port Royal to the News and Courier state* that a syndi cate of Northern and English capitalists have bought tho entire interest of D. A. Appleton in the city of Port Koval and vicinity, and will at one* build half it mile ot (locks and open direct railroad communi cation with Birmingham, Ala. Edward Flynn and E. A. Flynn, of New York city, and O. A. Piatt, of Lynnia Station, N. Y., members of the syndicate, arrived at Port Royal Monday, and are now in Beaufort in consultation with local capitalists. INCREASE OF THE CANCER. Tracheotomy Will Eventually be a Necessity. Berlin, Nov. 15.—The present growth of the Crown Prince’s throat shows a gradual increase. As the Prince has de clared himself opposed to extirpation of the whole larynx, difficulty of breathing will sooner or later arise and probably necessi tate tracheotomy. The Reichsanxeifler makes a statement that during the examination at San Remo of the Crown Prince’s larynx, the physicians were able to ascertain that the malady con sisted of a malignant now growth, mainly situated between the left vocal chord and back of the margin of the larynx; small be ginnings of growth wore also perceptible on the right side. Up to this time the ailment has been local and has not affected the Crown Prince’s general health, but it has now become dangerous. The Emperor, replying to an address of sympathy from the West Prussian Synod, says: “The pious wishes expressed by the synod have done good to my troubled heart. May this heavy affliction upou my house aud our fatherland soon pass away through Crisis omnipoteuce and grace.” Drs. Bramann and Bergman yesterday performed the operation of excision of larynx on a patient whose case is similar to that of the Crown Prince. The person ope rated upon is do ug well, but statistics show that out of eighty-three such excisions fifty eight patients died. The operation of tracheotomy is hardly ever fatal. of recent growth. San Remo, Nov. 15. —Dr. Mackenzie, in an interview in the Neue Freie Press, of Vienna, says the present cancerous forma tion in the Crown Prince’s throat is of very recent origin, as proved by the fact that the tumor, which always accompanies a cancer, did not appear until ten days ago. The Crown Prince nnd Princess have expressed unalterable confidence in Dr. Mackenzie. GREVY WON’T RESIGN. More Startling Revelations Concerning the Scandals Brought to Light. Paris, Nov. 15.— La Paix positively de nies that President Grevy will resign. The houses of many prominent people are being seraclied by the police, and documents have been seized which contain startling revelations in reference to the traffic in decorations. Barouess De Seilliere testified before the Wilson inquiry commission to-day that her husband gave W ilson 2,000,000f. in order to procure contracts, but did not receive much in return. It is reported that the ex amining magistrate recommends the prose cution of the Prefect and Sub-Prefeet of Police, as he holds that they are responsible for the alteration of the Wilson letters. The Temps says that M. Wilson will be froseented as accessory of M. Gragnon, 'refect of Police. The Wilson inquiry commission has cabled to New York to ask Baron Silliere whether he will corroborate the statement made by bis wife liefore the commission to day that he had paid M. Wilson 2,000,000f. to procure contracts. FROUDE ON IRELAND. He Declares That a Parliament Means a Fight for Separation. London, Nov. 15. —Mr. Froude, the his torian, has written a letter in which he says: “Any form of self government which might be conceded to the Irish people, whether it be local Councils or a Parliament, would be used to increase England’s difficulty in keeping Ireland attached to the kingdom. The Irish can be governed more easily than any other people in the world under military or quasi-military rule. The police are uni formly faithful and loyal England has never yet succeeded in governing Ireland constitutionally and never will.” WATERFORD’S FREEDOM. Dublin, Nov. 15.—The Municipal Coun cil of Waterford has adopted a resolution to confer the freedom of the city upon Wil liam O’Brien. Italy and the Vatican. Vienna, Nov. 15. —Bishop Schlauch, who is supposed to be acquainted with the wishes of the Vatican, addressing the Hungarian delegation, to-day, spoke str ngly iu favor of a close union between the Italian nation and the Holy Sac, the moral world power, which, after all, was Italy’s own flesh and blood. Such a union would, the Bishop said, incalculably strengthen Italy’s position as a great power. Chamberlain’s Mission. London. Nov. 16. 4 a. m.—The ■Standard this morning says: “While it will no doubt lie Mr. Chamberlain's object to adjust inter national questions which have arisen, but are outside the question of tho fisheries themselves, the interest of the Dominion lias in obtaining from tho United States ns large a measure as possible of commercial con cessions in exchnuge for free use of her fishing grounds.” Only a Miner. London, Nov. 15.— Charles Cowatsch, who wan arrested yesterday at Queenstown on landing from the steamer Stule of In diana, from New York, for having dyna mite cartridges in his possession, stated that he was a miner by occupation and be longed in Rogersflelif. He was remanded. The cartridges are of the ordinary kind used by miners. Reserved For the Nobility. Vienna, Nov. 15. —1 t is reported nt St. Petersburg that an ukase is about to be issued reserving commissions in the artillery aud engineer branches of the service, solely to cadets lielonging to the nobility.* This is an extension of the policy of Count Tolstoi, who refused to confer [sis’s in the civil ser vice on representatives of the untitled classes. Europe to be Visited by the Shah. London, Nov. 15. —Advices from Teheran state that tho Shah in April will start on a tour of Europe. He will visit Russia. Ger many, Austria, France, England, Italy and Turkey, returning to Persia in September. Glasgow University’s Rector. London, Nov. 15. —The election for rector of Glasgow University took place to-day. Lord Rosebery was chosen. He received 807 votes againßt, 845 for Lord Lytton. Stanley's March. London. Nov. 15.—Private telegrams have been received stating that on Oct. 7 Henry M. (Stanley was -MS) miles from Emin Pasha and that he was taking half his force on by forced marches. Greece's Finances. Athens, Nov. 15.—51. Tricoupi, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, in pre senting the budget to-day announced that at the close of the current year there would be a surplus of 1.000.000f. The Czar’s Wise Discretion. Vienna, Nov. 15.—The Czar has refused to comply with tho energetic request of the Psnslavist party to assist Abyssinia against Italy and England. A RAILROAD OUT OF CASH CONVICTS TAKEN FROM THE AUGUSTA AND CHATTANOOGA. The Constructors Owe Lowe & Cos. $30,000 for Work Performed Subscribers Fail to Make Good the Amounts They Are Down For- Booming Augusta's Exposition. Augusta, Ga., Nov. 15.—Next to the citizens’ meeting last Tuesday night the most enthusiastic meeting ever held in Au gusta was the one of clerks and young men generally held in Hussars Hall to-night for the purpose of organizing and lending their support to the exposition for next year. The ball was again a perfect jam, and there was hardly one who did not subserilie, how ever little. M. E. McCauley acted n.s chairman, with M. G. Barrett as secretary, and by their efforts $5,170 was raised. Speeches we.re made by a number of young meu present, after which subscrip tions were called for and were responded to as fast as the Secretary could record them. The subscriptions ranged from $ 100 down to $5. To-night’s $.5,170 added to the amount already raised runs the list up to something over $55,000, which is decidedly a good showing. After the subscription list, was closed a Young Men's Exposition Club was organized, with the following officers: G. Barrett, President, V. J. Dorr, Vico Presi dent and Jeff Davis, Secretary. CONVICTS WITHDRA WN. On Friday last W. B. Lowe & Cos., con sisting of W. B. Lowe, and Bondurant & Joplin a, withdrew their entire force of con victs from working on the Augusta and Chattanooga railroad, and carried them to the North Georgia road. Their reason for this withdrawal was on account of the road not having paid them for most of the work dona up to date, in fact, because the Au gusta and Chattanooga railroad wed them $30,000, which they said they had no hopes of getting. A meeting of the directors of the road was held here this morning, when President Evans made a statement that the railroad company was out of funds owing to his ina bility to collect the subscriptions promised, lie stated that they owed W. B. Lowe & Cos., $30,000, and liud no funds on liund to pay up with. After some discussion it was de cided to make an attempt to collect the sub scriptions and proceed with the work of con structing the road. President Evans stated that he would give his entire attention to the business of the company, and do ail iu his power to pay off the debt, which he says is a just oue, and then continue constructing the road, which he seems determined to build. W. B. Lowe & Cos., seem, how ever, determined to get their money, and have, through their attorneys Leonard Pliinizy aud Eugene Verdery, filed a contractors lien against the railroad com pany'. If the company does not pay the amount hold they wiU garnishee the sub scribers who have not paid up, who are many, and by this means recover the amount due them. This will undoubtedly temporarily injure the road, but Augusta is determined to have it, and it will bo built. GEORGIA’S CAPITAL CITY. Trial of Bud Veal for the Murder of Horn—The Registration. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 15. —The trial of Bud Veal for the killing of C. D. Horn, one of the contractors on the new capita!, which was commenced yesterday, was resumed to day. Three witnesses testified. They wore Samuel H. Venable, J. H. Lewis and Mr. McLendon. The former was the man with whom Veal was engaged in a difficulty when Horn was killed. Lewis was the man in whose room the killing occurred, and Mc- Lendon was a friend who called at Lewis’ room with Veal on the unfortunate after noon. Lewis testified that Venable struck Veal on the side of the bead with his opea hand and that the two men then clinched. While they were straggling Venable cried that Veal had a pistol, and called to his friends to take it away from him. Lewis and Horn rushed iu to part the men and to take the pistol from Veal. Lewis got the pistol away from him, but before he chd so two shots were fired and one of them killed Horn. Lewis testified that when Veal entered the room Venable accused Veal of acting In a rascally manner toward him, and invited Veal into the hall to settle the matter. Veal said he did not want any difficulty, and said they could >ettle their troubles at another time. Venable then caught Veal by the lapel of his coat and struck him. he men clinched, and the result was the deit.h of Horn. FULTON COUNTY’S REGISTRATION. The registration books of Fulton county for the prohibition election, which takes place on Nov. 26 closed to-day The regis tration in the city foots up B,Gi4. The country precincts, it is claimed, will show a registration of 2,000, making the total regis tration in the county about 10,500. Th sis nearly 2,000 huger than at the la ,t election and nearly 0,000 more than the total polls in Fulton county tax digest. In the Kniteil States Circuit Court to day was taken up the case of I). McDonald Fitten, of Fiorina, against the Kast/Tennee see, Virginia and Georgia railroad. It is a suit for $20,000 damages. Iu 18H4, while on his way to Atlanta, Conductor Cut-lev put Fitten out of the ladies ctach, as Fitten claims violently and wrongfully The de fendant claims that Fitten was so profane and disorderly in the ladies’ coach that he had to take him into another. The case is not finished. KISH FOR GEORGIA WATERS. The car of the Uni its! States Fish Com mission bringing earp for Georgia waters, did not arrive tc-day as expected, but will probably be here morrow. Government Fish Commissioner Dory, and the Conunissioner of Agriculture, after a conference, have decided upon the man ner of distribution, so as to boas equal ns possible over the State in waters reached by railroads. It is announced upon authority that, the United States I-’ish Commission will next spring establish a hatchery here, for the purpose of distributing shad in southern (states. For the convenience of the Augusta bar the Supremo Court departed from the new rule to-day, and heard arguments in the re maining cases in the Augusta circuit, finish ing at noon. The court will take up the Northern circuit to-morrow. The court to day rendered a di-cpion in two connected cases from Richmond county, the National Hank of Athens vs. Danfortb and Dening vs. Panforth ct al.. reversing the judgment In the first and affirming it in the second. An executive warrant was drawu on the Treasury to-day for $21,709 In favor of the school fund, and for slOl 80, the cost of decorating the executive mansion and capi tol at Cleveland’s visit. Slashed Across the Eye. Pensacola, Fla., Nov. 35.—Policeman Charles Sherman, while making an arrest to-day, was seriously, though not fatally injured. While arresting one of two com batants, he was struck over the head by the other, receiving an ugly gash over the right eye. FLORIDA’S METROPOLIS. A Groeeryman Tells a Fishy Tale— Webb’s Advertising Car. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 15.—John Weber, or “Dutch John,” us lio is called, a LaVilla grocer, complained to the police this morning that his store was opened last night and *IOO stolen from the safe. The stories told were rather contradictory, and as the safe bore no m rks of being tampered with, the police think <tn fishy tale. The Circuit Court adjourned this morning till to morrow morning, on account of the failure to have talesmen summoned for ju rors in the Medicis rape case set for trial this morning. The Rate Committee of tho Southern Passenger Agents’ Association were in ses sion at the Tremont House to-dav, with closed doors. It is said the recent ruling of the Railroad Commissioners wus handled without gloves. Certainly they disapprove of it very emphatically. No business was done in the forenoon, it being “all wind" as one member remarked. Florida rates is the subject of most of their attention. The passenger agents wrestled bravely with their tasks to-night, but failed to reach any decision in the matter of Florida rates. They will be in session all day to morrow, probably. Mai. VVrenn says tho rate will tie a fair one. He thiuks that the winter travel will l immense, and that the Florida season will be a prosperous one. WEBB'S ROLLING EXPOSITION. Webb’s Floriila on Wheels left Wilming ton, Del., last Wednesday night and jour neyed by easy stage* in fast freight trains in order to woar the journals previous to its being put on a passenger train which was due last, evening at Charleston, arriving here this morning. At Washington, D. C.. crowds flocked around it, and it was the objective point of all eyes as it passed through the country, and at Richmond, Va., the railroad magnate* visited it It is 68 feet in length, mo mted on six wheel trucks, has Miller & Jonny combina tion plal forms, Westinghouse automatic air brakes, capacious refrigerators, lockers, closets, range, etc. Tho main, or exhibition room takes up tho most part of the car, and is finished in Florida cypress. The exterior of the car is painted a dark olive green, ornameuted with gold leaf, advertisements in gold leaf, with Florida landscapes and tropical fruits in colons. The whole effect is strikingly artistic and attractive. On one side of tho car is a large panel which contains an elaborate advertisement of Tampa in gold and colors. Ocean and river scenery, roses, birds, pineapples, bananas, grapes and oranges are repre sented. On the opposite side is n similar panel, in which is an advertisement of Or lando. In the other panels are advert iso nients of Jacksonville, Brookßvillo, Titusville, Palatka. Tallahassee, Jack sonville, Tampa and Key West railway, Florida Railway and Navi- Company, and others. On the windows are elegant designed advertisement* of St. Au gustine, South Florida railway, Florida Southern railway, and many others. The car will lie on exhibition at either the Sa vannah, Florida and Western or Florida Railway and Navigation depots, to which admission is only had by tickets. After visiting a few points in the State it will load itsexhibils and start towards the North, where, amid wind, snow aud ice, Florida's banner will lie held aloft. At the City Council meeting to-night it was decided to asnhult the walks around the park iu front of the Windsor and St. James hotels. First, however, the committee were instructed to correspond with Savannah street officials and see if their experience with asphalt had been satisfactory. HALF WHITE AND HALF BLACK. Singular Freak of Nature In the Case of a Child. Chattahoochee, Fla., Nov. 15.—A most remarkable freak of nature here is at tracting great attention, and hundreds of people are coming mile.? to see it. At Bar ney Hill, a small colored settlement ten miles from here, a colored woman some weeks ago gave birth to a boy child that nearly scared them all to death. The infant, was healthy and well developed when born, and has con tinued in good condition since, but, the strangest part is its color. It is divided into two halves as it were, each representing the Caucasian and African race. One side from the centre of its forehead down, is as black as coal, while the other is equally white and fair. Another monstrous fr.-nk of Dame Nature is shown by the fact that the Caucasian side has thick lips and flat nose, kinky hair and black eyes, in fact all the African characteristics, while the dark side has fair and good feature , blue eyes and soft, silky hair. It is in perfect health and grows fast. Its arrival created a terrible hubbub in the settlement, and the negroes were inclined to regard it as an omen of evil. Hon. H. 11. Rpear (Senator), as agent for the mother, is negotiating with P. T. Bar num with a view to having it on exhibition. It is one of the strangest freaks of nature ever heard of in this section. Only One Case at Tampa. Tampa, Fla., Nov. 15. —There was but one new case of fever to-<lay, that of Ida Morey, a little girl living two miles in the country. There were no deaths to-day. RAISING THE QUARANTINE. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 15. —The Du val county Board of Health held a business meeting this morning. Dr. Mitchell raid t hat as the fever reports were so encourag ing n:nl there was no sickness in any other Coition of the State save Tamjia, e would advocate taking off all the quarantine that Duval county still maintained. After some discussion it was so ordered, and Mr. Hartridge said ho would give orders that, the local quaran tine lie at once removed. Of course, the Ktate Association still keeps in full force the Hillsborough and Tampa quarantine. The expenses of Duval county for maintain ing this local quarantine, outside of its por tion of the expenses attached to the Ktate quarantine from Oct. 7to Nov. 15, inclu sive, will lie $l,lOO or more. Blackshear Burg; are. Blacksheak, Ga.. Nov. 15.—Sheriff Williams carried Charles Johnson and Thomas Cluff (both colored) to Brunswick to-day for safe keeping until the March term of the Superior Court. The former is to Is; tried for burglary from the house of J. A. Harper, on last Thursday night, and CluiT for Jarcenv from tho house of Dr. Al len Brown on Nov. 13. Johnson’s case Is a very complicated one, but through the in strumentality of Detective Ryan, he was run down and captured. Columbus Chapters. Columbus, Ga., Nov. 15.—N0 important cases were tried in Muscogee Superior Court to-day. Tho truverso jury was dismissed until Monday, and at neon the court ad journed till to morrow. News has just been received of the horri ble death of a young man named Boon, who lived near ’ DadeviUe, Ala. He was killed bv being caught in a gin yesterilay. (Sells brothers’ circus was hare to-day and drew a large crowd from miles around the City. ( PRICEf|tO A YEAR * 1 S CK.VI* A COPY, f FINANCIERS AT DINNER. ANNUAL FEAST OF GOTHAM'S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Secretaries Lamar and Fairchild, T?t. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain and Other Distinguished Guests at the Board —A Letter Read From President Cleveland Gives Some Good advice. New York, Nov. 15. —The annual dinner of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, was held to-night in the large banqueting hall at Delmonico’s, which was handsomely festooned with smilax, ever greens and flags of all nations. Covers were laid for 212. Among the distinguished guests present, were Secretaries Lamar and Fairchild, Rt Hon. Joseph Chamber lain, Sir George Campbell, Maj. Gen. Scho field, Mayor Hewitt, Halley Stewart, M. P., and many other gentlemen promineut in so cial or political l^fe. After three hours’ attention had Iven given to the menu, President Smith arose and briefly outlined the objects of the Cham ber of Commerce, declaring that they in cluded the establishment of a navy aud th preservation of the harbor of New York. He thou read letters of regret from Presi dent Cleveland, Senator Sherman, Gov. Hili and others. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND’S LETTER. President Cleveland says in his letter: “It would certainly give me great pleasure to be present ou that occasion aud meet those who, to a great extent, have in charge im - portaut business interests represented m your association lam sure, too, that I should derive profit as well as pleasure from such a meeting. Those charged by the peo ple with the management of tboir government cuunot fail to enhauco their usefulness by familiarity with business conditions, and intimacy with business men—since good government boa no more important mission than the stimu lation and protection of the activities of the country. This relation between the gov ernment and business -uggosta the thought that, the members of sueii an association a* yours owe to themselves and to all the peo ple of the land a thoughtful discharge of their poli ical obligations, guided by their practical knowledge of affairs—to the end that there may be impressed upon the administration of our government a busi ness character and tendency free from di version of pussion and unmoved by sadden gusts of excitement. But the most whole some purpose of their political action will not be accomplished by an insistence upon their exclusive claims and stilish benefits regardless of the welfare of the people at large. Independence is so fully an element iu our national existence that patriotic and generous heed to tho general good seems to best subserve every particular interest.’’ After roa< ling tho letters the chairman pro posed the hoallh of the President of tho United States. The toast was drank stand ing, and in res|xmse to Mr. Smith’s call, Secretary Lamar responded. ADDITIONAL TOASTS. The toast, “Queen of Great Britain,” WAS drank standing, and then Cbauncy M. De pew responded to the toast. “The United Btates, with a government by the people and for the people: They are the friends of honest labor, ihe enemies of anarchism ” The Health of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, was propjsed by the President, and that gentleman responded. Other toasts were aa follows: “City of New York,” Mayor Hewitt; “English Speaking Race,” Georg's William Cortis; "The Peace Delegation,” W. R. Creamer, M. P.; “Bouch and Bar, ’ James C. Carter. Charh ioa’o Roffiatration. Charleston, S. C., Ncv. 15.— The reg s tration for the municipal elect ion closed to day with rat her startling results. The total registration is 10,735, against 7.D17 in 1838. The increase, however, is largely in negroes. The white vote is 4,h~’1, „ B ainrt 4/111 in 1883, and the colored vote 4,804, against 2,506 in 1883. The total whit* majority is only 57, against 2,005 in 1883. Things look squally for the Democrats. The United Labor party will put a ticket in the field, and this will probably solidify the Demo cratic party. Hiuee the announcement of the result the Democratic kickers or? com ing into the ranks. The Democratic ticket will probably be elected. Cars Must He Heated by Steam. New York, Nov. 15. — Representatives of the leading railroads of the East met, at the Astor House this morning to organize for the purposo of making some general and common move in reference to the beating of care by steam. No definite uction was 'aern, but a committee was appointed to take the nccrssarv stops for furthering the scheme. The following roads were repre sented: New York Central, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, Is*- high Valley, Delaware and Hudson Canal, and New Jersey Central Companies. Death of a Physician. Cairo, Oa., Nov. 15.— Dr. A. B. Coff man, a prominent citizen of this place, died yesterday morning in Macon, of pulmona ry disease. He was a native of Indiana, and '•ame to Cairo four years ago, and by irreproachable conduct during that tune he hail become universally beloved by the peo ple of this community, and by the exercise of unusual skill be hud risen to the position of leading physician of this town. He leaver a wife of fifteen months. The Long Trip to Florida. New York, Nov. 15.— The General Pas senger Committee of the trunk lines held a lull meeting at, Commissioner Fin'/s office this afternoon. S. F. Pierson presided. Ex cursion business to Florida by way of Cin cinnuti, the long route, was ’discussed, and reported upon unfavorably. The probable result will be that the business will be die continued. It was thought that there was no use in having such a roundabout route on an excursion schedule. A Congress of Baptists. Indian a i*olts, Nov. la.— Tae sixth an nual meeting of the Baptist National Con fress began its session hero this afternoon. he congress is not an official or business body, but was organized in order that cur . rent questions might be discussed by its members. Foremost men of the denomina tion participate in the discussion. About 300 delegates aro now in attendance, and many more will be present to-morrow. A Famous Outlaw Killed. San Augustine, Tex., Nov. 15.—Intelli. genea reached here last night from Hemp hill that a light occurred near there Snndav ovoning between a Sheriff’s po-se and old Willis Conners, a famous outlaw of Eastern Texas, resulting in the death of Conners and his 10-year-old grandson. Conners was the father of nine sons, eight of whom have been killed during the past five years iu fights with the officers. Hatch's Failure. New York, Nov. 13.—Lawyer Chitten den, assignee of A. S. Hatch & Cos., bankers, says he judges the latter's liabilities will not reach #300,000, and that the assets will, about cover thorn