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BISMARCK RULES RUSSIA
A BIG FLEA PUT IN THE CZAR’S
EAR AT BERLIN.
Important Changes May be Made in
the Russian Cabinet in Consequence
A Belief that the Proposed New
Policy will not be Popular Among
the Russians.
[Copi/riyht 18b' by Yew York Associated Press.]
Rerun, Nov. 19.—Though nothing has
ieen officially announced in regard to Prince
Birmarck’s long interview with the Czar, it
is an open secret in, diplomatic circles that
Prince Bismarck energetically urged the
Car to assist in putting an end to Rus
sians economic war with Germany.
Count Schou valoff, the Russian Embassador,
bad prepared the Czar for Prince Bismarck’s
line of argument, at the same time sup
porting a policy of conciliation by advising
acquiescence in the Chancellor’s suggestions.
V these were directly hostile M. De
Giers, the Czar countermanded the arrange
ments for the presence of M. De Giers.
If Prince Bismarck has succeeded in im
pressing the Czar with the fact that inces
sant attack on German commerce and per
secution of German traders in Russia must
he stopped before there can be a renewal of
the eutente’cordiale between the two coun
tries the return of the Czar to St. Peters
burg will he signalized by a recon
struction of the Ministry. Prince
Bismarck is understood to have spoken
earnestly and frankly with the Czar, not
mincing matters, but stating plainly what
jiersonal obstacles existed within the Rus
sian government and operated against the
restoration of amicable relations.
CHANGES THAT WOULD ENSUE.
If the conditions proposed by Prince Bis
marck be fulfilled Finance Minister Vioh
nigradski, who was a fervent follower and
friend of M. KatkofV, will be dismissed,
i 'mint Tolstei will be compelled to give up
the Ministry of the Interior, and M.
Pobiedonoscik, procurator of 5 ; the sinod and
intimate adviser of the Czar, will have to
cease his open hostility to Germany and his
ostentatious encouragement of the French
Revanchests.
M. De Giers is less dangerous to the Bis
niarckian policy than are these three. The
< V.ar is also ready to throw over M. De
Giers. He is displeased with the impotence
of his Prime Minister in dealing with Bul
garia, and with his failin’,, to check the
i entral European alliance. In con
versation, while at Fredensborg, tho
( zar freely expressed the opinion that
M. de Giers was getting too old and wants
rest. Prince Bismarck would gain the
whole diplomatic battle if Count Sehouva
loff should succeed M. de Giers, but official
forecaste makes M. NelidofT, the Russian Am
bassador at Constantinople, the Czar’s choice
ad indicates that Count Hehouvaloff will
be transferred to Turkey his post at Berlin
being taken by Baron Mohrenheim.
THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
Whatever rapprochement between Russia
and Germany is effected it will remain
without influence on Russia’s relations to,
ward the. triple alliance.
An inspired article in the Pesther Lloyd
declares that Russia cannot join the triple
alliance, which agreement remains un
changeable till its expiration, in 1891. Any
of the powers can affect a rapprochement
with it, but none can modify
its original character. Official circles
in Berlin do not seem sanguine that tho
Czar will be able to sweep Germophobists
trout his Ministry at once. The public and
official hatred in Russia against the Ger
mans is so intense that even an autocrat
must work softly in modifying his policy.
But unless the Czar influences a marked
change, the existing strained relations will
result before long in an open rupture.
AN ANTI-RUSSIAN ARTICLE.
The Cologne Gazette concludes a bitter
anti-Russian article as follows: “The Rus
sians may rest assured that no further at
tempt will be made to draw Russia to Ger
many’s side. The policy of Germany will
henceforth lie devoted to strengthening her
: elutions with powers upon whom she can
lelv with certainty.”
The Xurtli German Gazette to-night de
nies that Prince Bismarck regards the dis
missal of Finance Minister Vichnigradski
mid the partisans of tho Revanche move
ment as indispensable conditions of a re
newal of friend!'• relations. The paper de
nies also that the internal arrangement of
Russia can ever become subject to an
understanding between Russia and Germa
ny or Austria, but. these denials are tak
en as designed to soothe Russian jealousies,
which are certain to lie aroused to a furious
pitch if the people become convinced that
the Czar has reformed tho government in
e nsequence of the promptings of Prince
Bismarck.
The Cologne Gazette gives prominence to
a statement which, it is asserted, is au
thorized, that large bodies of Russian
troops, with field guns and immense quanti
of munitions, are arri ring on the Ger
man frontier, between Rowno and AVin
nitza. The increase in railway traffic for
military service is so great that it has caused
a suspension of ordinary tra no on the Kieff
and Kovno line for several days.
The Moscow Gazette does not cease its
sttiicks on the alliance. Its latest article
declares that the so-called “league of |ieace”
has really an aggressive character.
All the indications nortend that tho inter
view between the Cfzar and Einperor Wil
liam will not much improve the relations
between Germany and Russia.
PRINCE WILLIAM TO THE FRONT.
The important announcement is made to
night that, owing to the illness of the Crown
Prince, Prince William will, by command
of the Emperor, represent his father at ail
future state ceremonies and receptions.
Prince Bismarck since his arrival has held
daily conferences with Prince William, who
visited the Chancellor within an hour of his
reaching Berlin. Tuesday night.
The speech from the throne at the open
ing of the Reichstag, ouThursday, will defi
nitely allude to the jiosition of Prince Wil
-1 iani. Official circles arc especially gratified
by the Prince’s recognition, and all Ger
many approves the step, which will further
consolidate the position of Prince Bismarck
ns_a leader of German destinies. Prince
William does not swerve from Ins admira
tion for Prince Bismarck. Ho is devoted to
the Chancellor’s theories of government,
and will imniicitly submit to his guidance.
Princo William’s brusque military
manner, and his occasional displays of
overbearing temper operate ugaiusi his ac
quiring popular affection like hit father, the
Crown Prince, who is pleasant to everybody
and slow to anger. Any intellectual power
Prince William posstss:s has been bestowed
upon practical studies of war tactics and
the minutest details of army organization,
lie is credited with the possession of abund
ant, common sense, and will is' willing to
accept the advice of Prince Bismarck or
any other competent Minister on questions
of higher policy.
The presence of Prince Bismarck at the
opening of the Reichstag is doubtful. He
""ill return to Froidrichsruhe to-inorrow.
THE CROWN PRINCE HETTER.
1 here is such a marked improvement in
the Crown Prince’s condition to-day that.
P r - Ha veil declares that he even begins to
“"pe for his recovery. The Crown Prince
H |io 4 iftiiPinnrtt.d
<WVAJU Jv 4 14-4 It y
remained indoors to-day on account of a
heavy rain. Dr. Brumann. first assistant
to Dr. Bcrgmann, arrived at San Remo to
day. He is the surgeon of
approved skill mentioned as having
been sent by the Emperor to watch the sud
den recurrence of the swelling which en
dangers the Crown Prince’s life. He is
famous for the sureness of his hand in per
fonning tracheotomy. He performs most
of the operations of this kind in Berlin,
where there are 400 cases yearly.
The Mollihen Woc/eensclirift says Dr.
Bergmauu and Dr. Gerhardt. regard tlie
time as inopportune to reply to the official
statement of Dr. Mackenzie. This agrees
with the advice of the official press, which
deprecates a dispute at the bedside of a
patient upon a topic unfit for tho public
forum.
The anti-tobacconists are making
capital out of the erroneous re
port that the Crown Prince’s malady
is the result of excessive smoking. He
smokes verv little, only occasionally a cigar
ette or mil J cigar. During his campaign he
used sometimes to smoke a pipe with a
Porcelain bowl, painted by the Crown
Princess. The malady is traceable to heredi
tary predisposition. His grandmother.
Queen Louise, died from cancerous tumors
on her lungs. Dr. Mackenzie will return to
Ban Remo next week.
London’s Radical Clubs.
London, Nov. 19. — The Radical Federa
tion Committee announces that it will not
go to Trafalgar square to-morrow. There
will be no processions. The various Radi
cal clubs have been directed to start their
men along the route to the square in small
groups, and not to give the police the
slightest pretext for interference.
Return of the Princess of Wales.
London, Nov. 19. —The Princess of Wales
and her children arrived at Queeusborough
this morning from Denmark. They were
met by the Prince of Wales, who escorted
them to London. They were greeted en
thusiastically upon their arrival in this city.
O’Brien in a Suit of Tweed.
Dublin, Nov. 19. —The Governor of Tul
lainore jail heard to-day that clothing for
the use of Mr. O’Brien had been smuggled
into the prison. He at once proceeded to
Mr. O’Brien’s cell and found the prisoner
up and wearing a suit of tweed.
From England to igypt.
London, Nov. 19. —Count d’Aubijgny,
Councillor of the French Embassy in Great
Britain, has been appointed French Agent
at Cairo. M. Jusserand will succeed him at
London.
PREACHER AND PLAYHOUSE.
The Methodist Confe ence Declares
Against the Theatre.
Danville, Va., Nov. 19.—The Methodist
Conference to-day, passed the following res
olutions by a rising vote:
Wberea.:, The Methodist Episcopal Ghurch
South has always borne strong testimony against
the theatre; and
Whereas, Patronizing of theatrical exhi
bitions by professing Christians has by recent
occurrences been giveu unusual prominence;
and
Whereas, The situation seems to justify an
expression of opinion on this subject by the
conference; therefore
Resolved. That we are profoundly convinced
of theevil character and influence of thetheatre
as a power and as a promoter of irreligion, im
morality and vice.
Resolved , That we most affectionately and
earnestly exhort our people to set their faces
against this thing as a diversion which cannot
be used in the name of the Lord Jesus
I’. A. Pahson.
K. A. Peterson,
A. G. Brown,
Paul Whiteread,
John E. Edwards.
A PENSION AGENT CONVICTED.
He Fleeced Those Who Cam a in Con
tact with Him.
Jackson, Miss., Nov. 19.— Wilson Miller
(colored), pension agent at Vicksburg, who
was under indictment, on several counts,
for violation of the pension laws, and whose
case has been on trial in fithe Fed
eral Court for several days,
was convicted to-day. There were
eighteen or twenty witnesses for the prose
cution, a majority of whom had been
fleeced by the prisoner, he having collected
money from numerous clients, ami flagrant
ly violated the pension laws in other re
spects. Sentence has not been passed upon
him yet, but he will go to the penitentiary
for a term of years. Last July Miller was
tried for the same offense, but while the
jury was considering his case he ran away,
and succeeded, until recently, in evading
arrest.
CHATTANOOGA’S PROGRESS.
Two Important New Industries Added
to Those of the City.
Chattanooga, Tkx.v., Nov. 19.—The
Standard Machine Works of Bay City,
Mich., located anew manufactory in this
city to-day. When the work on the build
ings is completed the plant will be removed
to Chattanooga. A contract, was let to-day
by the Anson, Wood A Cos., Mower and
Reaper Company, of Youngstown. 0., for
the erection of six buildings, to cost $50,000.
The buildings will be completed inside of
sixty days, when the plant will be moved to
the city.
A BLIZZARD AT CHICAGO.
A Cessation of Street Car Traffic in a
Portion of the City.
Chicago, Nov. 19. A snow storm, the
first of tln% season, began here early this
morning, and when darkness came to-night
showed no signs of abating. The wind all
day blew a gale, while the temperature
kept going gradually lower. This evening
the storm had all the characteristics of a
regulation blizzard. At times street car
traffic in the north division of the city was
brought to a complete standstill.
No Public Schools for Covington.
Covington, Ga., Nov. 19.— The election
held here to-day to determine the question
of establishing public schools lor this
place resulted in a defeat for the system.
The vote was 95 for the school, and 90
against it;two-thirdsmajority was required
to adopt.
Tampa’s Cldkn Report.
Pamra, Fla., Nov. 19.—N0 new fever
cases developed in the city, and there were
no deaths to-day. This is a glorious lump
of sunshine to the people. John R. Fish
leaves for Savannah tu the morning. Ref
ugees are advised to wait for Dr. Wall's no
tification before returning.
Thrown From His Engine.
Staunton, Va., Nov. 19.—Fireman
Adams, of Rockbridge county, was thrown
from an ongine at Brand’s Station, on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, this morn
ing, ami instantly killed.
Six Killed by an Explosion.
Prescott, Art., Nov. 19.—The boiler in
W. Z. Wilson A Co.’s saw mill, nine miles
from here, exploded this morning, killing
the proprietor, five workmen and injuring
a number of others.
SAVANNAH, GA„ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1887.
GREW WILL NOT RESIGN.
HIS CABINET, HOWEVER, STEPS
s OLT OF OFFICE.
The Chamber of Deputies Adopts a
Motion to Question the Government
on Its Domestic Policy in Spite of
the Ministry’s Opposition—Clemen
ceau Made the Motion.
Paris, Nov. 19. —The Journal desDebats
says that the fixed intention of President
Grevy is not to resign. He does not admit
that parliamentary pressure can enforce a
President’s resignation. Such a state of
things, he holds, would be subversive of the
constitution. His resignation would create
a mischievous precedent, as bis successors
would thereby be bound to resign every
time public opinion was against them. It
is believed that only M. Gramnon, late
Prefect Qf Police, and M. Wilson are im
plicated in the letter scandal.
Soon after the Chamber of Deputies met
to-day the Extreiuo Left moved interpella
tion of the government on the question of
its domestic policy.
A motion was made by the Ministry to
postpone tiie debate. The motion was re
jected by a vote of 828 to 342.
THE CABINET RESIGNS.
Prime Minister Rouvier immediately an
nounced the resignation of the Cabinet,
The motion for the interpellation of the
government was made by M. Clemencean.
Premier Rouvier demanded that the debate
on the subject bo adjourned until Nov. 24,
in the interest of the measure for the con
version of the public debt. M. Clemeneeau
said it was a singular method of reassuring
the holders of public funds to tell them that
they could live in peace until Nov. 21, and
to promise that there would then be a crisis
such as had never before occurred.
The public, he declared, had too long awaited
an explanation. There was practically no
government. The Ministry was not in con
dition to guide the republican policy. Par
liament was abandoned to the direction of
the Right. The law officers of the State and
police were in conflict and the administra
tive disorder was complete.
The division on the government’s proposal
to adjourn tho debate was taken at the con
clusion of M. Cletnenceau’s speech. Upon
the announcement of the result of the vote
the Chamber adjourned until Monday amid
great excitement.
Subsequent to the adjournment of the
Chamber of Deputies the Ministers held a
conference, after which they proceeded to
the Palace of the Elysees and placed their
resignation in the hands of President Grevy.
rouvier’s keen sarcasm.
M. Rouvier, upon leaving the Chamber of
Deputies, accosted M. Clemeneeau, and said:
“You have relieved me of a troublesome
burden. 1 have now to advise President
Grevy to send for you to form a Ministry.”
M. Goblet declared in the lobby of the
chamber that he would not undertake to
form a Cabinet.
Among those who voted with the majority
on the motion to adjourn the debate were
169 Republicans and 148 Conservatives.
The minority included 231 Republicans and
7 Conservatives. President Grevy accepted
the resignations of his Ministers at the
Elysees.
grevy in consultation.
President Grevy had consultations this
evening with M. de Freycinet, M. Floquet,
and other prominent statesmen. The Presi
dent has asked the members of the Cabinet
to continue the performance of their duties
until anew Ministry is formed. The Re
publican groups are trying to organize a
union of the whole party, with a view of
establishing an unassailable power in the
Chamber.
INSANE ASYLUM MANAGERS.
Gov. Hill Appoints a Couple of Women
on the Board.
Albany, N. Y., Nov. 19.—Gov. Hill to
day appointed Mrs. Charlotte S. Williams,
of Buffalo, and Mrs. Caroline B. Stoddard,
of Rochester, as two of the managers of the
iusane asylum at Buffalo, to fill vacancies.
There are a large number of female inmates
in the institution, and this fact induced the
Governor to appoint a majority of women
managers. The appointments were urged
by numerous organizat ions of ladies.
Tunnison Seeks Revenge.
Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 19. — 8. C.
Tunn son, of Chaseville, but formerly of
Orange, N. J., who was arrested at the in
stance of the George F. Drew Hardware
Company, for obtaining money under false
pretenses, was discharged by Justice Magill
today for want of evidence of any crimi
nal intent. It was learned that the check
was honored at the bank in Orange, N. J.
Tunnison has retained Hon. H. Bisbee. Jr.,
ex-Congresßinan from this district, and will
bring suit against the George F. Drew
Hardware Company for false imprison
ment.
Ling Aline, a Chinaman, was shot and
instantly killed to-night about 12 o'clock by
W. H. Harwich, a young dry goods clerk,
employed with Cohen Bros. 'The young
man states that the Chinaman attempted to
cut him with a knife. "Hie only two wit
nesses of the affair, John and Frank Brad
ford, have disappeared.
Pensacola Pointers.
Pensacola, Fla., Nov. 19.—The Crimi
nal Court of Record of this (Escambia)
county, after clearing up its extensive
docket, adjourned to-day.
B. Heinberg, a native of Germany, died
in this city to-day. Mr. Heinlierg was in
his 80th year. He recently came to Ameri
ca to spend his declining years with his sons,
who compose the firm or Heinberg Brothers,
wholesnl" merchants, of this city.
A Carpetbagger Goes Crazy.
Charleston, Nov. 19. — William Taft,
ex-Post master of Charleston, and leading
Republican, lias become demented. He
came to Charleston with a Khode Island
regiment just after the war, and has lived
here ever since. Ileis t lie last rariiethagger
of prominence iuMouth Carolina. His ill
ness means the end of Republicanism in this
Btate.
—c
A Chinaman Hanged.
St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 19.— A Lytonn,
B. C., special to the Pioneer Peas says:
“Ah Chow, a Chinaman, was executed here
this morning for the murder of Ah Lue in
March. He cried piteously when the prep
arations for the hanging were making, but
when the time came rolled a cigarette and
died game.”
A Launching at Wilmington.
Wilmington, Del., Nov. 19.—The iron
hull screw steatner Manteo, being built for
tho Old Dominion Steamship Company was
launched at Pusey & Jones’ yard this after
noon. The v essel will be 190 feet long and
26 feet beam, and 10 feet 8 inches deep.
The Manteo will ply between Norfolk, Va.,
and Newberne, N. C.
Rives Appointed.
Washington, Nov. 19.—The President
to-day appointed George S. Rives, of New
York, to" be Assistant Secretary of State.
BURGAY’S syiCIDE.
A Belief That a Failure to Collect
Money Prompted It.
Macon, Ga., Nov. 19. —New develop
ments in the Burgay suicide assign a differ
ent reason for the act. Tho Coroner's jury
held an inquest ou the body to-day, and
returned a verdict that he came to his death
from a pistol shot wound inflicted by his
own hand. It is the general belief now that
Mr. Burgay killed himself because of finan
cial troubles. He wns a contractor ou the
Atlanta and Hawkinsville road, and having
done considerable work for which he was
due by the company, about 8-1,0(10, went to
Atlanta a few days ago to try and get the
money, but failed to do so. It is said
that he is owing considerable money in
Macon which he expected to pay out of the
money received for his contract labor on
the Atlanta and Hawkinsville road, and
rather than face his embarrassments killed
himself. On Tuesday last a large l ody of
hands in his employ stopped work at Knox
ville. He returned from Atlanta Thursday
night suffering terribly with nervous head
ache, for which complaint lie had been
treated for some time by hi- family physi
cian, Dr. Van Vaikenberg. Early
yesterday morning on awakening
ne asked his wife for a
dose of medicine prescribed by the doctor
for headache. He then went into an ad
joining room and laid down on a couch his
wife had prepared for him. She had also
made a fire in tho room, closed the windows
and doors and went into the kitchen to get
his breakfast ready by the time he got up,
as he said he only wished to take an hour’s
rest. In a few’ moments she heard the re
port of a pistol, but thought it was some
one in the house throning down something,
and she could not believe it had anything to
do with her husband until sho
went to the room, owned the
door and saw him gasping for breath. She
then gave the alarm and tho servants came.
Dr. VanValkenbcrg made an examination
of the body. It was stripped In the presence
of the jury. The ball entered between the
fourth and fifth ribs on the right side and
came out just above the second rib on the
left side, inflicting a mortal wouud. The
funeral of Mr. Burgay will take place to
morrow in Houston county.
GEORGIA’S CAPITAL CITY.
Incendiarism by Moonshiners Report
ed-Arbor Day Changed.
Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 19. —The Alabama
moonshiner is quite as lively as his Georgia
brother, judging from information received
at the revenue office here to-day. United
States Deputy Marshal Holden, of Wehad
ken, Randolph county, reports that a few
nights ago, while he was at the United
States Court in Montgomery, incendiaries
set fire to his home and burned it to the
f round. His family was away at the time.
he incendiaries poured a quantity of oil
about, the house before firing it. The house
was new, and the loss is 82,000. Mr. Hol
den is satisfied tiiat the incendiaries were
moonshiners.
Tho Governor to-day changed the Arbor
day of Georgia, from the fourth Wednes
day in November, to Friday Dec.
2. The former day was found too
early for many sections, and was
objectionable as a holiday for the schools.
The change is made on recommendation of
C. R. Pringle, President of the American
Forestry Congress, aigi of the officials of the
Southern Forestry Congres. The Govern
ernor strongly recommends the observance
of the day by the people, and especially
municipal corporations and public schools.
Last spring in Chattahoochee Superior
Court James T. Gafford, of Cussela, Justice
of the Peace, was indicted and convicted of
malfeasance in office in exacting excessive
costs. He was fined $25 and costs, and by
the operation of the law removed from
office and disqualified. He jwid the tine,
and lately a petition, signed by the Judge
and Solicitor General, the grand jury,
county officials and numerous citizens, was
presented to the Governor for pardon and
the removal of disabilities, which was
granted in an executive outer to-day.
The Adjutant General has received from
Washington the rosters of the Seventeenth
and Eighteenth Georgia regiments.
The Treasury receipts to-day were $16,-
475.
" ON TO PORT ROYAL.
The Carolina, Knoxville and Western
Road Apt to Be Built.
Augusta, Ga., Nov. 19.—The stock
holders of the Georgia Construction Com
pany met to-day to consider the question of
accepting the contract offered by the East
Carolina, Knoxville and Western rail
road to complete that line. The road in
question is to connect Greenville, S. C., with
Knoxville, Tenn., and will, when completed
to the latter point, lie extended southward
either to Augusta or Port ltoyal, the latter
question to depend upon the route subscrip
tions. it was unanimously decided to ac
cept. the contract (which is not yet made
public) provided Greenville will subscribe
$200,000.
()ne hundred anil fifty miles of their road
has already been graded beginning at the
Knoxville end of the line. It is belived that
Greenville will not hesitate to do her part,
and do it quickly, and it is therefore not
improbable that the road will lie built at.
once. Should Port Royal lie fixed upon ns
the Southern terminal as appears most likely,
the latter port, and Beaufort will lie vastly
benefited, besides the many towns in Caro
lina through which the road will piss. It
would seem also at first sight that on ac
count of Port Royal’s magnificent harbor,
future connections with a line of Northern
steamers is a possibility within the grasp of
the near future.
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
A White Man Said to Have Drowned
Himself in the River.
Columbus, Ga., Nov. 19.—I>a*t night
while sitting in his hack, in front of Mr.
Green’s residence, a negro hackman saw a
white man jump in the river. The occur
rence was reported at police headquarters
immediately, but no further information
can be learned.
The Columbus Post of the Travelers' Pro
tective Association, was organized to-night.
E. A. Isaacs, of Macon, President of the as
sociation in Georgia, is in the city for that
purpose. Columbus sends outaboutseventv
ttve drummers, and they expect great ad
vantages from the organization.
To-day on the Columbus and Western ex
tension while I’. Q. Camp, who has charge
of a squad of hands, was going down tho
road on a hand car it cnlliiied with a pole
car. Mr. Canui had both his legs broken in
the collision. No odd else was injured. The
accident occurred between Childersburg and
Sylacauga.
The city registration books closed to-day.
The total number of registered voters is
1.178,
Formally Presented.
Washington, Nov. 19.—The members of
the British Fisheries Commission were for
mally preecntol to tlie President to-day.
They were received in the private library
adjoining the Cabinet room.
FLAMES IN" THE FORESTS.
TRAFFIC STOPPED ON SEVERAL
ROADS.
The Mississippi River so Low in Mar.y
Places that Steamers Cannot Carry
Full Cargoes -Tho Whole Country
Parched by a Long Drought A High
Wind Blowing.
Memphis, Tknn., Nov. 19.—For the past
ten days forest fires have been raging all
around this section of the country and a
dense smoke has overhung the city. Re
jxirts this afternoon are of a serious nature.
Travel over the Kansas City road has been
temporarilly suspended on account of
the fires. Great damage is
also reported to fences and
farm houses along the lines of the Louisville
and Nashville, Chesapeake and Ohio and
Southwestern, Mississippi and TV messee
and Louisville, New Orleans and Texas rail
roads, worn these fires. A train on the
Cheasapeake and Ohio road which here
last evening, was delayed several
hours north of this city owing
to the flames, which swept across
the track at various points. The greatest
danger is to be feared from burned trestles
and bridges, and none of the trains ou the
roads mentioned are running on schedule
time. The long continued drought which
has prevailed since July has literally dried
up tlie country.
STREAMS DRIED UP.
Navigation is in bad condition. Steamers
cannot find sufficient water even in the
Mississippi river to carry full cargoes, and
many of its tributaries to the South are
lower than wore ever known to lie before.
Steamboat men report that tho sunken lands
near New Madrid, Mo., where exten
sive depressions were made iu the
country by the earthquake of 18U,
and which have been since converted
into swamps and lakes, are now nearly dry
from the drought and low water in the
river, and vegetable matter and logs which
have long been buried there have taken fire
and been burning for days. Asa conse
quence many square miles of that country
are on fire, which is burning out accumu
lated plat and vegetable mold where it isriry
enough. Nothing of the kind has been
experienced for a great ntimlier of years,
according to tho oldest inhabitants." The
bottom lands of tho Mississippi valley are
also on fire and considerable damage is 1 sl
ing done to valuable timber. Farm
ers in many instances have been
compelled to fight these <tlres to
save tneir gin houses from destruction.
A high wind prevails to-night, which no
doubt will cause serious disaster. Tele
graphic communication to |ioints in
Arkansas is seriously interrupted, anil
messages are received subject to delay. The
extent of these fires cannot he estimated.
They cover large portions of Tennessee,
Mississippi and Arkansas, and continue to
spread.
COAL BREAKERS BURNED.
Rumors That Striking Miners Applied
♦ the Torch.
Wilkesbarrk, Pa., Nov. 19.— Cox Bros.
& Co.’s No. 2 model breaker, near Hazelton,
was burned to the ground to-day. The loss
is $75,000 and tlie insurance $90,000.
A breaker was also destroyed by fire this
morning at Delano. It belonged to the new
Buck Mountain Coal Company. The loss
on it is SB,OOO. It was partially insured.
The burning of the two breakers caused
considerable excitement and rumors were
current that they hail been set on fire by
the striking miners. There were also
rumors that appeals had been sent to Gov.
Beaver for trooiis to protect mine property.
No appeal, however, has been sent to tlie
Governor, and it is believed here and
throughout the mining districts that tlie
miners have had nothing whatever to do
with the burning of the breakers.
Nothing definite can tie ascertained as to
the origin of the fires. Some of the opera
tors are of the opinion that the fires wore
started by the striking miners, and an ap
plication to the Sheriff of the county for
deputies to protect mine property is said to
have been positively refused by the Sheriff.
There has been no trouble at the Buck
Mountain mine, and no strike there. The
burning of Coxe Bros’& Co.’s breaker, at
Drifton, is not attributed to
the miners. There is not yet
any cans? for alarm but should the miners
in that region be evicted from tho tenements
which they now occupy, serious trouble
may he expected. Leaning miners here re
gret the burning of these breakers, and say
the deed could not have been done by any
of the strikers or any one having the in
terests of the collieries at heart.
FLOUR MILLS BURNED.
Fort Scott, Kan., Nov. 19. — The Good
lander Houring mills and elevator, with
150,000 bushels of wheat, were totally de
stroyed by fire this morning. The loss will
amount to SBOO,OOO, with insurance of
$110,(KK). Adjoining buildings were dam
aged $50,000. The fire was caused by oil
which leaked from a tank on the railroad
switch in the rear of the mills into the en
gine room and under the firebox. A fierce
wind was blowing at the time, and for a
while there was great excitement. Assist
ance was telegraphed for to Kansas City
and Parsons, but the flames were under con
trol before either city could respond.
FLAMES AT A DEPOT.
Wheeling, W. Va., Nov. 59.—The pas
senger station and freight depot of tho
Pennsylvania Company, Cleveland and
I’lttoburg railway, and the Western Union
Telegraph office at Bellaire were entirely
destroyed by lire this morning, together
with three ears of miscellaneous merchan
dise. The origin of the fire is unknown.
The loss is SIO,OOO.
TRAINS CRASH TOGETHER.
Two Men on an Engine Killed and Two
Expected to Die.
Galveston, Nov. 19. — A south-bound pas
senger train on the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fo road collided last night at Alvin
junction, near Galveston, with a water
train. The locomotives came together with
a terrific force, wrecking both trains.
Engineer Hitchcock and Fireman Comp
ton. of the water train, were killed.
Engineer Hussey and Fireman Haas, of
the passenger train, together with Baggage
man William Reynolds and Express Mos
s' ngor Jonas Livy, were all badly injured.
Reynolds and Levy will proliably die.
None of the passengers were injured, but
all were badly sbakeu up.
The accident was occasioned by the at
tempt of the water train to steal a station
six miles distant.
The baggage and express cars were con
suinod, with all contents.
Seizures of Mormon Property.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 19.—Uni
ted States Marshal Dyer, as receiver of thiq
church property, to-day seized all tho per
sonai property in the temple block and
tithing office. * This property is cininied by
Angus Cannon, President. This estate was
turned over to him before the passage of
the law.
AN UP-TOWN MYSTERY.
A Vary Curious and Rather Remarka
ble Story.
New York, Nov. 19. —Every little while
the records of the police are emblazoned
with some story about a beautiful and ac
complished girl who is picked up in the
street, is well dressed, and to all appearance
of good family, but will give uo under
standable account of herself.
Such cases generally turn out to be vic
tims of opium, or temporary insanity, or
possibly freaks, who, as soon as they get
over the effect of their momentary crank
ism, are taken away by t heir friends or go
away by themselves, there being no law to
hold them, as they do not conie under that
of the misdemeanor nor yet the vagrant
acts.
Rut a singular case has occurred lately
which puzzles everybody cognizant of it, in
a lordly Fifth aveuuo mansion, not far
above Surty-secoud street.
About three months ago an exceedingly
beautiful girl presented herself at this house
and asked to sis' its mistress. She was about
IS, very richly dressed, had diamonds on
her j>erson worth soveral thousands of dol
lars, and altogether evidenced high breeding
and wealth. She sent up her name as How
ard and was shown into the parlor. When
the mistress of the house, who is the wife of
a well-known banker, camo down the voting
Indy in a very straightforward way told the
ladj r , whom we shall call Smith, that her
name was Mabel Howard, that her in< ther
hail been a schoolmate of Mrs. Smith’s,
mentioning the school, and an es[ierial
chum, and had told her daughter before she
died, which was four yearn ago, that if ever
she came to New York she must seek out.
Mrs. Smith and call upon her.
All this on the part of Miss Howard so
far was perfectly probable and coherent,
hut now when questioned she did not know
what her mother’s maiden name had been,
and, stranger still, she could not tell the
name of the place she came from, though
she had only left, it a few months tiefore,
nor could sho tell where she had been since
then, though she knew she had only arrived
in New York that day, and had ordered her
trunk to some well-known hotel, though
where or of what name she could not re
member.
Mrs. Smith, seeing that the questioning
seemed to disturb Miss Howard very much,
and lieing a kind-hearted woman, ceased it,
thinking it was only a liq>se of memory,
perhaps, under the pressure of some trouble,
and as lunch was announced invited Miss
Howard to take off her bonnet and partake.
The invitation was accepted, and during
lunch the young lady charmed the elder
one by her conversational powers.
She had been to Europe, and resided in Par
is with her father after her mother’s death.
She could read and speak German, French
and Italian, but she could not tell her fath
er’s name, business or where he was then,
iin fact, was not certain whether he was
alive or not.
During this conversation Mrs. Smith
could not help noticing that her guest would
occasionally wander in her recital, not as
though she was inventing her story as she
proceeded, but as if trying to recall from a
defective memory.
Homebody says that you can never tell a
gentleman until you see him at table. Mrs.
Smith found that, applying this rule to her
guest, she was certainly a high bred
woman, even if she had not
been convinced of this before.
After lunch was over they returned to the
parlor, and Miss Howard at the request of
her hostess, sat down to the piano and very
soon showed that she was an accomplished
musician and had a lovely contralto voice.
Then they talked further about Mrs.
Smith’s school days, anil that lady was
thoroughly convinced that, no matter from
whom she had received the information,
Miss Howard was thoroughly posted ou Mrs.
Smith’s early life, though she could not re
call tho name of the school when it was
mentioned, nor yet the name of any of
those who hail been Mrs. Smith’s early asso
ciates there, and who might have been her
mother.
As the afternoon wore on the young lady
made a movement to go, but her hostess in
sisted upon her staying until her husband
came, which would be about 5 o’clock. The
young lady cheerfully assented, and when
Mr. Smith came in was introduced with a
short explanation of her presence. Smith
was charmed at a glace and almost forgot
his dinner. When that was announced,
why, of course, Miss Howard could not go
away, and after dinner she should lie sent
anywhere she desired in the carriage. But
after dinner the young iudy seemod so thor
oughly content that the evening slipped
away before anyone know it.
•She played, she sang, she talked French
with Smith and Italian with his wife, ami
when told that it was too late for her to go
to a strange hotel, and that sho must stay
there that night, after a moment’s thought
she assented, and when the time arrived was
accompanied to her chamber by Mrs. Hrnith,
who afterward reported to her husband that
Miss Howard's underwear was of superlative
fineness and her diamonds worth at least
? 10,000, ami that she had handed her a
poeketbook with her money to take care of.
On examining this they were astonished to
find that it contained thirty five SI,OOO bills,
but not a card or anything to load to tho
iilentity of the young lady. That night Mr.
and Mrs. Smith discussed what bad better
la) done in the case, but the only conclusion
arrived at was that they would not let her
depart next day, or after if they could pre
vent it, until they found out where she came
from and who her friends were.
The next day Mr. and Mrs. Smith were
more charmed and interested in their guest
Uian ever. Smith stayed at home all day
U) see if in conversation he could elicit any
thing that would be a clew as to her identity
or where she came from, hut to uo avail. If
a direct question was put to her she seemed
pained, and answered that she had forgotten.
When offered iier money t>ack she only
laughed, anil said she did not want it. When
Smith proposed to deposit it in bank she
carelessly assented, and be has done so in
her name.
Then they proposed that she should make
her home with them rather than go to a
hotel, and she accepted as though it was a
mat ter of course. Mrs. Smith had no chil
dren and no family residing with her.
Ail this was three months ago, and Miss
Howard remains still with the Smiths.
They have tried every means within their
Sow er to find out who she is without success.
lie has proved such an adilitiou to their
happiness thatthev both hojie they will not
find out, and they Lave long ceased to talk
to her on the subject, as tiiey find it only
troubles her, and causes the wandering of
the mind, which comas at no other time.
They will not hear, lior will she. of putting
the case hi the bauds of the police, and es
tiecially do they dread reporters, who, hav
ing got, somehow, an inkling of tho story,
are anxious to get more, but are repulsed
at every return. Miss Howard’s baggage
has never been found, though every exer
tion has been made, and there is no doubt
that she hail it, so that an entire new ward
robe has been Ixrnght for lier.
It is lielieved by Mr. and Mrs. Smith that
Howard is u t her true name, but whenever
she is approached ou that subject she bursts
into a violent flood of tears, and seems as
fully distressed. At all other times she is
exceptionally happy and amicable.
So far the mystery is just as much a mys
tery as it was on the first day of her com
ing. I. W. Watson.
tPRICEftIOA YEAH t
t SCENTS A COPY, l*
FORCE, DI.OODAM) BOMBS
A POLICE CAPTAIN THREATENED
BY ANARCHISTS.
A Complaint Against the Proprietor
of a House Where the Anarchists of
Newark Meet Provokes a Threaten
ing Letter The Officer Bound to
Do His Duty Despite the Epistle.
Newark, N, J., Nov. 19.—Capt. Charles
Glori, of the Fourth police precinct, who
last Wur.day complained of Edward Willnvs
for keeping a disorderly house, in that b*
(Willais) allowed a meeting of Anarchist*
in his place last Sunday, to-day received
the following letter written in German:
City or Newark, Not. 18, 1887
Capt. Otow: Your last, days have come
We, the American Nihilists of this ill governed
city. have resolved that you and your aides 'he
enemies of the worltina class, the Excise Com ■
missionei-s, the capitalistic press. Jay Gould*
unit monopolists have only a short time left
before we end their miserable ex
istenoe. That, your bloodhounds have
murdered our good comrades and defend
ers of the working class m (:hicagoha strmgih -
ened our cause, for you can murder and bang
us all, but you cannot murder and bang tbit
great principles of. anarchy Before we die our
cncmies/wlll find that they have thousands of
determined men and women to deal wlh
who will not stop nor tern until
they have rid this city, with the aid of i *•'
bomb*, of this rupitaiistic vermin. We will
blow you and your bos. which you call a prison,
so high in the air that nothing more will ever be
seen of you. Jf Ibis is no fiee country, -ve -'lll
make it free by force, bombs and blood Us
warn you not to interfere with our meetings
again, liecanse Ixunbs are easily throw n and
ba\e great strength. You are the first upon
whom we seek revenge Beware, your life ns
brief. By the blood of the committee.
Americas Nihilists
When questioned about the above. Capt
Glorf said t hat tho moment a move wet
made against any one, be would arrest all
the Anarchist* in the city. W Hints had bis
place open to-day, L*it was not selling beer.
It is probable that another meeting of An
archists will be held there to morrow after
uoon,
RIVALRY OF MAGAZINES.
Some of Thom are Enjoying an Amaz
ing Amount of Prosp rity.
New York, Nov. 19.—Tho rivalry among
the magazines of New York is hardly less
than among the daily papers, though, of
course, far less obtrusive. Before the war
wo had only two monthlies in this city.
Harper's and I‘utna.m's. The last named,
I think was buried long ago. But now m
order to keep the rim of things in that hne,
we must buy at least four times as many on
the first of every month. We have the old
North American, which was brought
here from Boston; and vvo have the
Cosmopolitan, which was brought here
from Buffalo; and we have tbe American,
wliieb was bn night over from Brooklyn.
We have the Forum, and the Century, and
the Fopular Science, and Harper's, an t
Scriliner's, not to sjieak of DcmorcsVs ar.d
the Fhrenoloejical and others tliat are de
voted to special lines of activity. In tbe
magazine field New York is to the United
States what London is to England—the only
place where they flourish in luxuriance.
Boston ha* but one literary monthly, tbe
old Atlantic; Philadelphia hut one, lAppin
cott's; and as for Chicago, Cincinnati, St.
liOiiis, San Francisco and New Orleans, all
effort* to establish such periodicals in them
have turned out failiu es.
Nearly all of these New York magazine*
are enjoying an amazing measure of pro*
perity. The older ones, like Warper’s and
tho North American, notwithstanding tbs
appearance of energetic rival*, circulatefer
more extensively than they did a few years
ago. The t'c alary is a marvel of success
and the newer venture* areboastiugof their
strides toward the front ranks. The three
which have lsr-> transplanted from other
cities to New Yrk. have found the advan
tage of the change, especially the
.\urth American. which, though but a
withered stalk in Boston, is now rich with
tiie green leaves of anew life.
The rivalry between the magazines of
New York is very great at present. Their
market is the whole country. Their reve
nues increase with the growth of intelli
gence. As their success depends on tbe
quality and attractiveness and their con
tents, there is intellectual as well a ; bun
iicks rivalry, and the extent to wbic i this is
earned may be seen in the flamboyant
promises of the advertisements which thev
are issuing at this season of tue year.
Famous names are herulded abroad by the
publishers, and moving or taking themes
or fascinating romances or charming
illustrations, are put in competition
with others of the kind until
one is almost bewildered by the spec
tacle. All this furnishes opportunity for
competent writers in every field of letters,
and it is certain that never before were the
Aponings bo gnat for such writers in our
country. Young literary aspirants are
always assuring each other that there is no
chance for genius nowadays, but they can
learn in the office of every magazine that
the competition to secure “genius” is active
ly pursued the whole year round.
The influence of tbe'Xew York magazines
upon the literary and artistic culture of the
country is very great., and it is a matter of
pride that tho character of all of
makes them worthy of their fortunes.
John Swintok.
A VIBIT TO MRB. POLK.
The Other Work of tbe W. C. T. V.
Convention.
Nashvii.le, Ten.v., Nov. 19.—8 y invita
tion of Mrs. President Polk, a delegation of
100 national officers and representatives of
the State Woman's Christian Temperance
Unions visited tho ex-President's mansion
at noon to-day and were each introduced
to the venerable and distinguished
lady. She had a kind word
of greeting for all, and sent
a message to the convention of the great
pleasure it was to meet the Woman’s Chris
tian Temperance Union.
Resolutions were passed supporting the
Blair educational bill; protestmg against
personalities iu politics; urging a temper
ance attorney at Washington to look after
their interests; vigilance in tbe preserva
tion of tho Christian Sabbath, and
urging men to sustain such laws by their
votes; equal suffrage; scientific temperance
instruction; iu indorsement of Mrs. Mary
H. Hunt's work among the colored people,
and reaffirmation of former resolutions re
garding the Prohibition party.
Striking Printers Surrender.
Rochester, N. Y.. Nov. 10.—The strik
ing compositors of the city newspaper and
job offices last night declared the strike off.
This morning a number of strikers applied
for work a* individuals, and where there
were empty cases they wore hired.. Com
petent compositor* taken in during tbe
strike will not be discharged to make room
for strikers.
A Strike Settled.
Wilkksbarre, Pa., Nov. 19.— Therainers
and laborers of Mosiev Colliery at Pittston,
wlio have been on a strike for somodays past
for uu advance in wage*, will return to work
on Monday. Tho operators and strikers met
this evening, and an amicable adjustment
of the differences was agreed upon.