The morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, November 29, 1887, Image 1

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i FBTABMSHEI) tSIJO. ) j J. H. EarILL, Editor aud Proprietor, f SAVED FROM MAD WAVES gallant work op the life saving CREWS. Only 58 People Drowned Out of 6,- 601 Imperilled During the Last Fiscal Year—72 of the 332 Vessels in Trouble Totally Lost—The Money In volved. Washington, Nov. 28.—'The annual re port, of 8. J. Kimball, General Superinten dent of the Life Saving Servire, shows that the establishment embraced at the close of the last fiscal year 218 stations, os follows: One hundred and sixty-six on the Atlantic, forty-four on the lakes, seven on the Pacific and one at tlie falls of the Ohio, at Louis ville, Ky. The number of disasters to docu mented vessels reported within the field of station operations during the year was 332. ONLY 55 LIVES LOST. On board these vessels were (1.327 persons, of whom 6,272 were saved and 55 lost. The number of shipwrecked persons who receiv ed succor at the stations was 787. to whom 1,894 days relief in the aggregate was af forded. The value of the vessels involved in the disasters is estimated at $4,786,925, and that of their cargoes 82,288,775, mak ing a total value of $7,075,700, of which $5,- 788.820 were saved and $1,286,880 lost. The number of vessels totally lost was 72. Besides the foregoing there were during the year 135 casualties to smaller craft, such as sailboats, rowboats, etc., on which there wore 274 persons, 271 of whom were saved and three lost, The property in volved in these instances is estimated at $96,830, of which $92,915 was saved and $3,915 lost. MOKE WORK THAN EVER. In rendering assistance in saving vessels and cargoes more work was accomplished than in any previous year except the one immediately preceding, 393 vessels having iieen floated off when stranded, repaired when damaged, piloted out of dan gerous places, and similarly assisted by the stations’ crews. There were besides 210 instances when vessels running into danger of stranding were w arned by the signals of the patrol, mast of them thus being probably saved from partial or total destruction. The total number of lives lost during the sixteen years of the existence of the life saving system is only 347, out of over 35,000 involved. COTTON SEED OIL. Wonderful Development of the Indus try in a Decade. Washington, Nov. 2.5. All the wit nesses examined before the Interstate Com mission to-day in the Standard Oil cases had been sworn and examined before, and their evidence was, in great part, in ex planation or elaboration of that already brought out. Mr. Murray, General Freight Agent of the Iron Mountain and Missouri Pacific lines, gave, incidentally, some inter esting facts about cotton and oil. ALL IN TEN YEARS. Ten years ago, he said, the only demand for this product was from abroad, whence it came back to us as olive oil. The inaugu ration of the tank car system of transport ing petroleum to the South afforded a cheap means of getting cotton seed oil to the North i'i tank cars, which would otherwise return empty, and the result has been an enormous development of crude oil production in all parts of the cotton growing regions. TANKS IN BIG DEMAND. Other witnesses had testified generally that fully IK) per cent, of the tank cars sent South came back filled with either cotton seed oil or turpentine. "Mr. Murray said ttat they now sometimes hove even to send empty tanks South to bring back the cotton seed oil. He said that notwithstanding the enormously rapid growth of the crude oil production, only a fraction of the available material is as yet consumed, the larger part of it still going to waste. FOSTERING THE INDUSTRY. To foster this new industry the railroads transport the oil.which is worth four or five times as much ]>er gallon as petroleum, at considerable loss rates than are given on the latter. They are better enabled to do this as the manufacture of cotton seed oil I rings incidentally other patronage to the railroads, such as cotton soed to the manu factory ami of cotton seed cake to the sea board for shipment abroad. The evidence in the Standard Oil cases is now all in. Further proceedings are posi tioned till Jan. 16, when arguments will be heard. COMMERCE BY MAIL. Mexico to Make New Regulations Con cerning Customs. Washington, Nov. 38.—Hon. Nicholas M. Bell, Superintendent of Foreign Mails, said to-day that the new postal convention concluded with Mexico last April, was working admirably. Large numbers' of small packages are exchanged between the two countries, and traffic of this sort is con stantly increasing. The regulations of the Mexican Customs Service, imposing a fine of double the duty upon good' imported without accompanying certified invoices, has checked this stream of trade. We do not require certified invoices with dutiable l>acknges imported by mail, although we nave both ml valorem and specific duties. When the Mexican customs officials, under nn old fashioned law, began to levy fines on the non invoiced packages imported by mail American merchants complained to our Post Office Department Thereupon Mr. Bell asked tho Mexican government to change its customs regulat ions so as to make them conform to ours, which could be the more readily done as all the Mexican duties are specific. To-day .nr. Bell received a letter from Senor Romero, the Mexican Minister here, stating that the Mexican government would at once make new regulations conformable to the wishes expressed by the United ,States government,. There will, therefore, hereafter be no obstruction to the commerce by mail between the two countries. Mr. Bell has concluded like con ventions with the authorities of Jamaica and the Barbadoes, and is in negotiation to the same end with all the Central and South American States. A JUDGMENT FOR $2,194,600. The Fresidentof Venezuela Named es Defendant in the Suit. New York, Nov. 28.—The Sheriff’s jury to-day assessed damages amounting to $2,194,500 against Guzman Blanco, President of Venezuela, in a suit brought by George Wilson, of this city, in consequence of the revocation of a lease of 7,000,000 acres of land in Venezuela. Judgment for the amount named was entered. President Blanco did not defend the suit. An Ex-Warden Fined. Chicago, Nov. 28. —Charles Frye, ex- Warden of the County Infirmary and in timately connected with the transactions of the corrupt County Commissioners, plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the county nn Judge Baker's court to-day and was fined She JHpfninfl SWOOP OF THE BLIZZARD. People Lose No Time in Moving Along the Streets of Chicago. Chicago, Nov. 28. —The city awoke this morning to find itself ice-bound. A freez ing wind bore down on the place in a some what unexpected maimer and caused a good deal of discomfort. Winter wrappings are the order of the day aud pedes trians find it more pleasant to go at a dog trot than to stop to exchange greetings on the street comers. Yesterday morning men carried umbrellas and rubber coats, expecting more snow to fall. At 9 o’clock in the evening the thermometer registered O' above. At 6 o’clock this morn ing it was only 2' above, and although the sun shone brightly to-day, there was little perceptible increase in tho tempera ture. The Signal Service office predicts that the cold snap will last through the night, but hopes for a rise to-morrow. Dubuque, lowa, dispatches say the thermometer was down to 6° above yester day. At Moweaqua, 111., there was a fall of 40” in three days. Galena, 111., reports the mercury to have been 10" below last night. Springfield, 111., says the fall in temperature there in twenty four hours was 43”, and at Marshall, 111., it fell 40" in the same period of time. THE MISSISSIPPI CLOSED. Milwaukee. Wis., Nov. 38.—A special to the Evening Wisconsin from LaCrosse, says: “The ice stopped running in the Mississippi river last night, and to-day the river is closed, the earliest ever known. The thermometer marked 20" below last night.” SIXTEEN DEGREES BELOW AT ST. PAUL. St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 28. —At 7 o’clock to-night the thermometer registered 16’ be low zero, and within an hour after it had dropped to 22". The cold is now abating all over the Northwest. * A CHAIR FACTORY BURNED. Four Employes Leap From a Window and Two Will Die. Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 28.—Guckort’s chair and desk factory on Cherry alley, near Seventh avenue, caught fire shortly after 3 o’clock this afternoon and burned fiercely. Four employes who were working on the fourth floor jumped from a window and two of them. John Dedit and William Scbrimp were fatally injured. Two others, John Dievy and William Ehrig were dangerously hurt. The factory was totally destroyed. SCHOLARS BURNED TO DEATH. London, Nov. 28. —A school in the vil lage of Werchobistritzki, Russia, was de stroyed by fire a few nights ago. A large number of girls were sleeping on the upper floors when the fire broke out. Twenty-four of them escaped by jumping from windows, but others who were afraid to jump were burned to death. A number of boys who were sleeping on the ground floor escaped. TWO FIRMS BITRED OUT. Cleveland, 0., Nov. 28.—'The establish ments of Billings, Taylor & Cos., manufac turers of paints, at Nos. 37 and 39 Case Avenue, and the Ohio Steel Barb Wire Fence Company in (he same building were completely destroyed by flic to-night. Bil lings. Taylor & Cos., lose $20,000 and the fencing company $25,010. The insurance is $55,000. FLOUR MILLS BURNED. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 28.—Fire broke out at 7 o’clock to-night in the Mont gomery Flour Mills, owned by the Mont gomery Mills Company, and the building, machinery and stock were all completely destroyed. The loss is about $90,000, and the insurance $50,000 to $60,000. CAPTURED BY THE IRISH. A Remarkable Scene at a Meeting in s avor of Arbitration. Camden, N. J., Nov. 28.—A remarkable scene occurred to-night at a meeting held in Armory Hall, which was gotten up in the interest of four members of the British Parliament, who are in this country for the purpose of working up a feeling in behalf of the idea of entering into a treat}" with England by which ail disputes between that nation and the United States shall be settled by arbitration. The meeting was presided over by Hon. 7 homas H. Dudley, and the speakers were Messrs. W. R. Creamer and H. W. Stewart, both members of tho House of Commons. Before the meetiug had pro ceeded far it was very apparent that two thirds present were Irish sympathizers, and when the usual resolutions were read the following was offered by Thomas P. Curley, and adopted along with tho others; Resolved. That we earnestly urge that the principles of arbitration be adopted by England in the settlement of the difficulties between that country and down-trodden Ireland, be lieving as we do that the method will result in a speedy correction of the shameful abuses that are being heaped upon the defenseless Irish tenants under cover of an iniquitious coercion law. , A STRIKE AT EL PASO. The Hands in the Smelting Works Want Higher Pay. El Paso, Tex, Nov. 28. —Twenty Ameri cans and eight Mexicans, composing the day shift at the El Paso Smelting Works, went out on a strike at noon to-day, giving the company one hour to accede to their demands. Some of the Mexicans were noisy and demonstrative but quiet was restored by the arrival of four officers from El Paso. Most of the men then went back to work. Two Mexicans were placed in jail for threats against those who went back to work. Some of the American strikers said tills afternoon that they would arm and prevent the works from starting unless their demands for higher pay were granted. The works are located just across the river from Jlexieo affording easy retreat in case of mischief, but the authorities will deal vigorously with them, if violence is attempted. MURDERED BY A NEGRESS. The Body of a Band Player Found in a Sink Hole. Richmond, Va., Nov. 28.—A special from Lexington, Y r a., says that Prof. W. J. Wet, a member of tbe band of the Virginia Mili tary Institute, was found yesterday after noon in a sink Aole in the outskirts of town in a dying condition, und before medical assistance could be hid he was dead. His skull had been crushed in with a clnb and his face so badly mutilated that he was only identified by his military uniform. Two colored women have been arrested on sus picion. and there is strong evidence against one of them, as a breastpin found near tho murdered man has been identified us belong ing to her, and she was seen with him the night before. Wet had been drinking for some time past. A British Steamer Founders. London, Nov. 28.—The British steamer Vortigern foundered between Sowrabava and Hong Kong. All on board were saved. The Vortigern was engaged iu trade in Eastern waters. She was of 876 tons reg ister. SAVANNAH, GA., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1887. A HOTEL BOILER BURSTS. ONE WOMAN KILLED OUTRIGHT AND MANY INJURED. Fifteen or Twenty Feet of the Rear Wall Blown Out to a Height of Four Stories - Freezing of a Pipe Supposed to Have Caused the Digester. Milwaukee, Nov. 28.—A shocking acci dent occurred at the Kirby House this morning. The boiler used for heating water exploded, entirely wrecking the rear end of the building, burying a number of people beneath tho ruins, fatally wounding several and, killing ouo outright. The explosion occurred at 8:30 o’clock. The boiler which explodod was a hot water boiler behind the kitchen range. The ex plosion blew out a portion of the rear wall of the building 30 feet in width and extend ing from the ground to the floor of the fourth story. One end of the dining-room was wrecked, all the tables being knocked over and the dishes spilled. Most of the guests had finished breakfast . Among those who remained a panic reigned, but as far as known none of the guests were hurt. The kitchen of the hotel was completely wrecked. GIRLS CAUGHT IN THE CRASH. There were about a dozen girls in the room at the time and all were buried be neath a mass of brick and mortar. The fire department was on the scene within a min ute after the explosion. The following girls were taken out from the ruins badly injured: Anna Kennedy, assistant cook: Carrioe Olsen, dining-room girl; Julia Field Meyer, dining-room girl; Nora Dougherty, dining room girl; Mary Arbuckle, pastry cook. All were so badly injured, mostly by bruises, that Dr. MarKs said he could not tell whether they would live or not. Minnie Thompson, a girl employed in the Sentinel bindery across the alley, was badly cut about the head by flying glass that was blown in by the explosion. THE PROPRIETOR INJURED. Mr. Beckwith, one of the proprietors of the hotel, who was in the rear part of the building, near where the explosion took place, was hit in the head by a flying mis sile, which knocked him down. He is able to be about. The alley back of the hotel was piled to a depth of 4 or 5 feet with debris from the wrecked building. The north wall of the dining-room was blown in for a distance of 15 or 20 feet. The firemen got water upon the ruins in time to extinguish the flames which started, before they had gained much headway. The accident was probably caused by the freezing of the feed pipe supplying the boiler with water. Those whose injuries are most serious are Mary Arbuckle, Anna Kennedy and Carrie Olsen, all of whom are terribly burned iu addition to the bruises which they rec ived. There is no hope that Carry Olsen will re cover. The following were also injured: Miss Maggie Doran, a kitchen girl; Alice Burke, a pantry girl; Mary Kroeger, a kitchen girl; Miss Mary Levy,” chambermaid, and Eva Frederickson, dining-room girl. At 11 o’clock the firemen found the dead body of Mrs. E. M. Gage, assistant cook, under the ruins. It was shockingly mangled. Frank Hempel, head cook, who was at first reported killed, escaped alive, but is badly hurt; one arm ana three ribs are broken, and he is badly injured about the head. GOV. ST. JOHN SATISFIED. He Says the Prohibition Party is Steadily Advancing. Chicago, 111., Nov. 28.—Ex-Gov. John P. St. John, of Kansas, is in the city for the purpose of attending a meeting of the national committeeof the Prohibition party, to be held next week. The meeting is called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the Chairman, Hon. John B. Finch, and to fix the time and place for holding the next national convention. “The result of the re cent State elections has been very gratify ing to us,” said Mr. St. John. “The fact is that we are the only party that is increasing in numbers aud nas any fight in it. The two old parties are at a stand still because they have no particular principle to fight for, while we are fighting for morality and rigkt. We are no longer standing up just to be counted, but are fighting to win.” THE PRESIDENCY. “Shall you again be a candidate for Pres ident j’ “No, sir; emphatically no. Under no circumstances will I allow my name to go before the convention, and it is too early yet to tell you from where we may choose our standard-bearer." “Are you satisfied with the workings of prohibition in Kansas?” “Perfectly. I think anjr candid person who compares the condition of our pro hibition State with that of any license State could not but be convinced that prohibition can and does prohibit. Li the Kansas country towns you will see no saloon sign upon every other door, and the people will bo found to 1* industrious, prosperous, con tented and happy, constantly advancing in wealth and intelligence. High license is a fraud and a sham.” DEMANDS OF THE COAL MINERS. They Ask the Employers to Consent to Arbitration. Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 28.—The Coal Miners’ District Assembly Knights of Labor has issued a circular requesting the river coal operators to adopt arbitration to settle the existing disputes, or calling upon the miners to quit work at once until the operators concede the advance in wages demanded, or consent to have the question decided by a board of arbitration. The miners want nn increase of >D'- per bushel in the mining rate, s mi monthly pay and a check woighmau. The strike will affect several thousand miners along the Mouongahela and Youghiogheny rivers. LOTTA SUED FOR $60,0C0. A Commercial Traveler Who Lost a Train the Plaintiff. Boston, Nov. 28.—Lotta, the well-known actress, was to-day sued for $50,000 damages by Abram Samuels, a commercial traveler for a paper concern in Cincinnati. The case is a novel one. Samuels chartered a horse to carry him from his hotel to the depot. The ho’ se, which was lame and unfit for work, caught the eye of Miss Lotta, who seized the bridle and detained the animal until an officer ar rived and ordered it taken back to the stable. Owing to these proceedings Samuels lost bis train. Russian Editors Warned. Bt. Petersburg, Nov. 28. All the editors of Bt. Petersburg have been noted by the Press Censor and instructed to adopt a mod erate tone regarding Germany. The Censor severely reproved the editors for their anti- German attacks, and threatened to Inflict heavy penalties in case of a repetition of the offense. GREVY’S SUCCESSOR. Senators and Deputies to Begin Bal loting; on Friday. Paris, Nov. 28.—The Congress of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies will meet on Friday at Versailles to elect a successor to President Grevy. President Grevy’s message of resignation will be short. He will disclaim ail responsibility for the con sequences of his retirement. Elections were held yesterday in Auxerre, Arras and Lille to fill vacancies in the Chamber Deputies. In Auxerre the Radical candi date, M. Ilervie, was successful. In Arras, M. Camecasse (Republican) was elected. In Lille there were two vacancies to fill, and Republican candidates were successful in both cases. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Rouvier moved for an adjournment of the House until Thursday, at the same time stating that the government would then make an important communication. the radical vote. M. Clemenceau, in an interview with M. Flouquet, pointed out the inadvisability of dividing the Radical vote between M. Flouquet and 31. de Freycinet. 31. Firm-, quet replied that he neither desired to offer himself as a candidate for the Presidency, nor refused to stand for that office. He left himself, he said, in the hands of his friends, who were entirely responsible. Prominent Orleanists who have just re turned from England deny indignantly that the Orleanist party is in any way responsi ble for the forgeries revealed by the Cologne Gazette. 31. Deßulede declares that he will convert the patriotic league into a revolutionary society if M. Ferry is elected President. Thirteen deputies and Senators waited up on President Grevy to-day and expressed their readiness to join anew Cabinet. They undertook to obtain a dissolution of Parlia ment by the Senate, and urged M Grevy to stay at his post and save France from tho dangers which threatened her. The Presi dent’s response is not known. POPE LEO’S TEMPORAL POWER. The Government Will Not Prosecute Those Advocating It. Rome, Nov. 28.—1n the Chamber of Dep uties to-day Sig. Boughi and Sig. Sac chi interpellated the government regard ing the petitions demanding the restoration of the temporal power of the Pope. Minis ter Zanarddelli replied that the crown law yers wore of tiie opinion that such petitions did not incriminate the Signors. It was otherwise, perhaps, with regard to the letter of the Bishops, who clearly de manded that the temporal power of the Pope be restored. He considered it unwise, however, to take action against them, which they desired. No greater service could be rendered them than to bring them into prominence through a public trial. By ignoring them the government showed the great liberty enjoyed by its enemies, and caused their movement to be viewed with indifference. • IRELAND’S EDITORS. Other Prosecutions to Follow that of Mr. Sullivan. Dublin, Nov. 28. —After the second trial of Lord Mayor Sullivan, editor of the Na tion, for printing reports of suppressed branches of the National League, the gov ernment will prosecute a number of editors of papers for publishing similar i-eports. The Freeman's Journal asserts that the arrest of news agents for selling copies of United Ireland is illegal. If it is legal.it says, the Dublin depots of Hon. William Henry Smith’s News Company are guilty of the same offense, as they sold thousands of United Irelands. The Journal declares that the confining of Mr. Mandeville in a stinking cell at Tul lamore prison for refusing to clean utensils and exercise in company with ordinary criminals is as scandalous as the worst out rage committed in Bombay or the Neapoli tan prisons. John Dillon, writes that it is owing to his urgent request that Messrs. Cox and Sheehy, members of Parliament, have been evading arrest since the warrants were issued for them. He says both of these gentlemen have given valuable assistance m combining the tenants to demanding re ■ duced rents. GERMANY’S ALLIES. England to Co-operate with Them in Certain Eventualities. Berlin, Nov. 28.—The Cologne Gazette says: “After the renewal of the Central European Alliance respecting the equilibri um of the Mediterranean, with the approval of England, negotiations were had, in ac cordance with which England is to co-op erate with the peace powers in certain even tualities. The result of these negotiations is that Turkey is to be protected and be in violable." The Nachrichten says Prince Bismarck, in explaining to the Czar the latest phases of the relations between Germany and Russia, mentioned the forged dispatches, but did not ascribe them to a court equity. The responsibility for the statement that ne did so ascribe them, it says, rests entirely with the Cologne Gazette. LONDON’S DYNAMITERS. They Are Taken to the Bow Street Police Court for Trial. London, Nov. 28.—Thomas Callan, for merly of Lowell, Mass,, and 3lichael Har kins, of Philadelphia, who were arrested Nov. 21, on a charge in connection with tho dynamite conspiracy, were iaken to the Bow Street Police Court to-day for trial. They rodo in a prison van and were accom panied by policemen. Constables with loaded revolvers rode on the outside. Mi. Holland, Solicitor from the Treasury, de tailed the facts which have been collected against the prisoners. LACAITA 8 RESIGNATION. Lord Roseberry Denies That He Ap proved It. London, Nov. 28.—1 tis rumored that before seceding from the Glads!oiian party Mr. laraita, whose retirement as a member of Parliament for Dundee was announced yesterday, consulted with Lord Roseberry, who approved the proposed stop. Lora Roseberry, however, denies that he ap proved Mr. Lacaita’s resignation On the contrary, he says be t:ld Mr. liaraita that by resigning he would be playing the game of his foes. Chances of the Crown Prince. San Remo, Nov. 28.—The condition of tho Crown Prince is now considered hope ful. The aubmaxlllary glandular swelling which formed before tho recent attack or, the glottis is now decreasing. # —■ t.ulcide of a Judge. London, Nov. 28.—A Russian judge com mitted auicide by drowning at Taganrog, to day, because the police suspected him of being concerned in political intrigues. CHICAGO’S ANARCHISTS. THE ARBEITER ZEITUNG BEGINS TO BRISTLE AGAIN. Intimations that Incendiary Speeches May be Prohibited at a Meeting of tho Turners Provoke a Hotheaded Editorial—Men of Host's Own Ilk Testify in His Behalf. Chicago, Nov. 28.—The following ex tracts from an article in the Sunday issue of the Afbeilrr Zeitung arc interesting at the present juncture, ns there has been some question if a celebration such as the Central Labor Union and a number of singing and turning societies intend to have Dec. 10 would lead to any trouble. Referring to the attempts to preveut any speaking at such meeting the paper says: “The com mittee that has rented Battery D. Hall for a grand celebration Dec. 10 is compelled to fight this insidious mob which in full con sclousness of its guilt dare not approach its honest opponents openly, but onlv tries to obstruct their way by trickery. It. is said that such things can happen, but. it is elevating that Friday evening the delegates of nine turning societies declared as one man: ‘lt is our duty as Turners to protect the freedom of speech as thirty years ago our brothers of the Cincin nati Tumgemude considered it their sacred duty to protect the noble Wendell Phillips with their bodies against a mob that had a majority, but was governed by stupidity and villainy. As they were ready to give up blood and life for the constitution and the liberty of speech guaranteed by it. they will also stand fast and true when John Glay steps on the platform and speaks to the working people of the past, present and future.’ Those 1 were true Turners that spoke iu that strain, and we entertain a Arm hope that these Turners also, who are in a minority in the so-called conservative societies, will be sound on this question, and that they will also know whero their place is if anybody, whoever it may be, should make a frivolous treasonable attempt, an attempt deserving of death, to outrage the rights of the people. But it will not come to this.” The article goes on to say that the Citi zens’ Association will not let it come to this for lack of courage, and that that organiza tion would not so soon after Nov. 11 “pro voke a riot, the termination of which would lie at least doubtful.’’ The Anarchists of this city have prepared a rabid cmcnlar for distribution among the w-rkingmen here. It is headed with the single word “Eight.’’ The circular de nounces the Anarchists’ trial and execution and dec in res that nothing but force w’ill win. It urges preparation for “revolution.” “Whoever joins us,” says the circular, “must take all the conse quences upon himself, and must be ready to sacrifice everything for the cause, even should it be his life.” MOST’S TRIAL. Witnesses Deny That He Ueed the Vio lent Language Charged. New Tore, Nov. 28. —The trial of Jo hann Most, the Anarchist, was resumed to day. The court room was thronged, and many women were present, but there was a noticeable dimunition in the glare of red ribbons and flowem displayed. Frederick liarting, the first witness, testified that he went into a saloon, in the rear of which Most was making his speech, and attracted by curiosity, went into the meeting held there. He arid Most (lid not use the violent language obarged against him. He had never sedß' Most before, and was not an Anarchist, but might yet become one. Herman Strelitz, a reporter, formerly of the Leader and now on the Volks Zeitung, testified that he hoard Most’s speech, and that he began it with “Fellow Citizens,” not “Brother Anarchists,” as was alleged. He said Most threatened no immediate revenge, but accused State's Attorney Grinnell and Judge Gary of the murder of the Chicago Anarchists. He also accused Mr. Powderly and Henry George of their murder for turn ing the Knights of Labor from the Anarch ists. The witness said Most spoke in a sor rowful tone. Every word came from his heart and went to the heart. The witness said he was a Socialist, and that he did not believe God liothered about such a trilling thing as perjury. Gustave Stephan and Siegfried Rosenz weig testified that they’ heard Most’s speech and that it did not contain the incendiary language alleged. The latter said he did not whether he is an Anarchist or not, and did not know exactly know wbat anarchy was, although he has been studying the subject for eight years. He testified that Dreyfus, the reporter who testified against Most, left the meeting a quarter of an hour before it ended. Judge Cowing said he would hold a night session, but Lawyer Howe told him be intended to call only one more witness. Most himself, and the, court adjourned at the usual hour till to-morrow. At the afternoon session Judge Cowing announced that he had received a threaten ing letter. It was one that be should dis regard. The letter read: If you charge against Herr Most yon will die. Death for all officers is their due. Liukrty. Another letter, unsigned and containing no threat, reminded the Judge that Sharp should go to Sing Sing before Most is again imprisoned. SYMPATHIZERS WITH THE HANGED Anarchists Hold a Meeting at Cooper Union. New York, Nov. 38.—Cooper Union was filled to overflowing to-night with people who sympathized with the Chicago An archists who were hanged. It was an An archist meeting through and through. There were red ribbons and feathers on the women and red neckties and hat bands on the men. There was a red and black flag back of the stage arid portrait* of the hanged Anarchists were draped in black and displayed. Police were present in force, but the meeting was not interrupted. 8. E. Sbervitch was the ora tor. Money for Russian Jews. London, Nov. 28. —Baron Hirsch's offer of £2,000,000 for the benefit of the Jews in Russia, was made in a letter to the Czar. his object being the founding of Primary schools in Russia. The Czar has accepted the offer. The money has been deposited in the Bank ot England. Baron Rothschild and Baron Henry de Worms have been appointed trustees. Lord Lyons 111. Paris, Nov. 38. — Lord Lyons, who is about to retire from the British Ambas sadorship in this city, is seriously ill. TAKE* TO LONDON. London, Nov. 28. —Lord Lyons has been brought from Paris to Loudon. He is suffering with paralysis in the loft side. Petitions Against Corn Duties. Berlin, Nov. 28.— The Caasel Chamber of Commerce and the municipal authorities of Nuremtiurg and other cities have sent petitions to the Reichstag against the corn duties. COLUMBUS CHAPTERS. The Dynamite Bomb Found at the Salvation Army Barracks. Columbus, Ga., Nov. 28.—1n Muscogee Superior Court to-day the whole time was consumed in hearing the case of J. B. Hobbs, charged with forgery. The jury retired at .8 o’clock and the court adjourned until morning. The dynamite bomb found on the steps lending to the Salvation Army barracks is still ajmystery. The detectives can find no clews. It. is a piece of piping two inches long and inch In diameter with a fuse in one end. H. K. Goetcbius, lawyer for the Colum bus Southern railroad, is in the lower coun ties acquiring rights of way. He reports that he is progressing finely and is rapidly workingtnis way. C. F. Brown left for Fort Gaines to-day with his famous Georgia Sbawlneok fight ing cocks. He will pit them against Col. F. E. Grist’s champion Georgia game cocks. GONE WITH ANOTHER WOMAN. Disgraceful Conduct of a Married Man of Danlelsville. Athens, Ga., Nov. 28..—Danielsville is very muchjexerrised over the elopement of a married man with a young woman named Miss M. J. Lester. The young woman in question was compelled to leave her brother’s house a few days ago on account of her intimacy with George Gray. Gray offered her a home and she accepted: Mrs. Gray, how-ever, did not likothis arrangement, and so spoke to her husband, but he raised his shot gun and told her that if she didn’t shut her mouth he would blow her brains out. At last Miss Lester decided she would visit friends in Oglethorpe county, and Gray prompted by his gentlemanly feolings stated that lib would accompany her. They both left together and nothing has been heard of either since. They are supposed to bo in Bouth Caro^ia, PEN.:'ACOLA’S PUSH. An Effort to be Made to Raise SIOO,OOO for a New Railroad. Pensacola, Fla., Nov. 28.—The citizens of Pensacola being awakened to the neces sity of additional railroad connections be tween this city and sections not now opened to the gulf port, the following citizens have signed a call to all citizens to attend a meet ing, with a view of raising 8100,000 to assist in pushing the Pensacolu and Memphis railroad: F. C. Brent, Henry Baars, IV. A. Blount, William H. Knowles, A. C. Blount, Jr., C. H. Overman, L. H. Sellars. T. C. Watson. Edward Gale Quinß. J. C. Peter son. 8. N. Van Prang, W. F. Williams, M. A. Qnina, W. A. D’Alembert, George W Wright, William B. Wright, Benjamin R. Pitt., J. E. D’Alembert and C. C. Yonge, Jr. F. C. Brent, of F. C. Brent & Cos., bank ers, presided as President and C. C. Yonge, Jr., post,mas ter, acted as Secretary, W. W. Hungerford and Richard Lord, of the con struction com on nv, who have several sec tions of the road under contract, were also present. A general meeting of the citizens is called for Wednesday next to take further action. FLORIDA’S METROPOLIS. The Grand Jury Declares the City Mar ket a Nuisance. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 28.—Some thing of a sensation was caused to-night when it became known that the grand jury had indicted the city of Jacksonville for maintaining a nuisance in the shape of the city market, Dr. Kenworthy, City Health Officer, for neglect of official duty in per mitting the same, and Gen. William Led with, the owner of the building. The out come of this spasm will be waited for with great curiosity. I)r. Ken worthy says the market is in better condition now than it has been for years past, and is inspected daily. Judge Jones convened the Criminal Court of Record to-day, but seeing the imjiossi bility of running two courts at the same time adjourned over for one week. Felix Garcia and Samuel Cohen, clerks in N. Cohen’s cigar store on East Bay street, were badly burned to-night by a gas explo sion. Young Cohen’s face and hands were badly burned. Garcia had his arms burned. Leaky gas pipes caused the explosion. TOBACCO IN FLORIDA. The Leaf Will Equal That of Cuba and Sumatra. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 28.—Tobacco before the war was one of the principal products of West Florida. Since the war it has been abandoned for long staple cot ton. It has been discovered recently that the Florida leaf, when properly grown and cured, equals in quality that of Cuba and Sumatra. Much of tills year’s crop sold at frome 20c. to 50c. a pound, averaging 80c. A New York syndicate has bought 10,000 acres of land in Gadsden and Columbia counties, and will plant over 1,000 acres in tobacco during the coming year. Much In terest is felt in the subject throughout the State. No Deaths at Tampa. Tampa, Fla., Nov. 28.—The fever record for the past forty-eight hours is no deaths and five news cases, two adults and three children. The new cases are scattered over the entire city, and while they are of a mild type it shows that the infection is still here, making it unsafe for returning refu gees. The thermometer registered to-day 72° Fever on Shipboard. Modile, Ala., Nov. 28.—The steamer Brabo from Colon is in quarantine in the lower bay with the Captain, third engineer and fourteen of the crew sick with malarial fever. While on her voyage from Aspinwall the Bralio ran on a reef near Cape Corrieutes, remaining for forty-eight hours. It is said that she sustained only slight damage, but the exact extent is unknown. Bhe will come up to the city to-morrow morning. Cigar Factories Closed. Havana, Nov. 28.—Ninety-five cigar factories here shut down to-day, owing to the demands of the clgariunkcrs for an in crease in wages. The committee appointed by the manufacturers will issue a circular to-morrow inviting the operatives to name a committee, with a view of conciliation of all the interests involved. About 12,000 men are thrown out of employment by the shut down. No disturbances are feared. Can £ii*f the Marseillaiee. Berlin, Nov. 28.—The Supreme Court has quashed the sentences of several young Alsatians who were convicted of publicly pinging the “Marseillaise.” The Supreme Court takes the ground that the law of 1822, under which the sentences were imposed, does not apply to Alsace-1 orroine. The Herald Advances Its Price. New York, Nov. 28.—The New York Herald, commencing to-morrow morning, will advance its once from two to three cents per copy. It is understood that lib eral terms have been made to newsmen. jPRICEgIO A YEAH. I 1 OCE.VTS A COP!', f A CONTEST AT ATLANTA MESSRS. DODD AND BARftY BRING THE PROCEEDINGS. Nearly All the Prominent Prohibition lets Said to be Opposed to the Acv tion—lllegal Votes the Ground of tb* Complaint—A Lawyer Sues a Clrcui Man for Fees. Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 28.—At an early hour this morning a written notice wat served on Ordinary Calhoun and the Anti Prohibition Committee that Saturday 1 ! election would be contested on the ground of illegal votes. The notice was signed bj Green T. Dodd and John A. Barry, au<i sprvod by T. P. Westmoreland,their lawyer. The development was a surprise to hott sides. At 10 o’clock the Prohibition Ex eeutive Committee and other leading men of that side were In conference over th situation, when information of the notic* of contest was brought them. There it strong and general oppositioe to a contest among the Pro hibitionists, and their leading men have pronounced against it. Efforts were made during the day to have the notice with* drawn, but so far without result. Mr. Dodd is on the Executive Committee, and told them if they did not indorse the contest as a committee that he would carry it on at his own expense. The Prohibitionists will meet, again to-morrow morning to consider the mat ter, and it is thought the contest will lie abandoned. It is reported that Mr. Westmoreland addressed a note to his two clients to-night advising the withdraw l of the notice. At noon Ordinary Calhoun bail all the i-eturns and the result, but retrained from declaring it to-day, awaiting the dis position of the notice of contest. If further action is not taken by the representative ol the Prohibitionists to-morrow looking to a contest, he will declare the result without delay. The action of Messrs. Dodd and Barry is pretty generally condemned, as no good con cpmo out of a contest in the face of the large majority vote and the disposi tion on the part of the people to end ths controversy. A VERDITT FOR A BRAKEMAN. In the Un ted States Circuit Court to day, in the case of Love Mitchell vs. th East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia rail road, the jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff for $1,125. Mitchell is an ex-cowboy, who last year was a freight brakeman on the road. In climbing a car in motion he was knocked off by a coal chute, breaking one leg and suffering other injuries. He sued for $5,000. In the same court the trial is pending of George T. Fry vs. Dehaven. In 1873 Do ha veu’s New York circus was here and Do haven was behind with his employes $12,- (XX). They retained Fry, a well known lawyer, who brought suit before Justice of tho Peace Basse* n. Basseen dismissed the suit when they came up. This year Dehaven was in Atlanta again, and Fry claims told him that tie gave Basseen S2OO to decide in his favor. Fry at once filed a bill against Deliaveu for his attorney fees aud attached tho property, which was released on bond. His claim is that but for Dehaven’s bribery of Basseen be would have recovered, and, therefore, Dehaven is liable for his fee. He places tho fee and interest at $5,000. Dehaven denies the charge of bribery, and denies telling Fry he bought the Justice, who has since died. A largo number of disabled veteran* wfe paid the allowance at the State Treasury to-day. Among them were the following from Chatham county: Thomas P. Miller, of the Second Georgia regiment, who was paid #25 for a disabled leg, and E. A. Silva, of the Jeff Davis legion, who gets #25 for a disabled arm. The Adjutant General lias ordered an election on Dec. 20 for lieutenant Colonel of the Ninth Georgia battalion, composed of the Madison Home Guards, Walton Guards, Green Rifles, Elbert Rifles, and Gainesville Volunteers. He has postponed the annual inspection of the troops till spring. HOCKS AND BULLETS. Negroes and White Boys In a Lively Kow at Macon. Macon, Ga., Nov. 28. —Last night be tween 9 and 10 o’clock a probably fatal shooting .‘.crape occurred on Second street, just across the city boundary, opposite the reservoir. A negro named Grant and several others were walking along the street between the railroad bridge and Tracy’s, when they met several little white boys, and a rock battle ensued between the two par ties. Finally the negroes ran the white boys off. Shortly afterward the negroes met John Tracy, aged about 18, a son of Daniel Tracy, and one of the negroes cursed and charged him with throwing rocks at them. The negroes immediately began to throw rocks at Tracy, and he was hit several times. Tracy told his assailants to stop, and that he had not throw n a rock at them. The negroes continued to pelt him until forbear ance ceased to be a virtue, and Tracy pulled out a Smith & Wesson 38-calibre pistol and commenced firing at the crowd. He shot four times. Grant was shot in the left arm and the ball passed into his side, making an ugly wound, which bled profusely. Grant fell to the ground, and his companions then fled. Tracy thinks that two others of the negroes were also hit by his bullets, but of this ho is not positive. The negroes fired three times at Tracy, but he escaped injury. Grant is thought to be fatally injured. , TABLES TURNED. A Gambler Has His Prosecutor Ar rested for Gambling. Augusta, Ga.. Nov. 28.—Some days ago two countrymen came to town, and after loitering about the streets for some time, entered a gambling house. They were fleeced in short order, and being refused when they demanded their money back, they sought a policeman and made com plaint. A warrant was sworn out against Barrett, a gambler, and the case came up to-day. Barrett pleaded guilty, and immediately had one of the country men arrested in open court on a charge of gambling. This created a sen sation, and tue countryman’s jaws fell in consternation. It had'not occuiTed to him that he had been gambling as well as Bar rett. The latter was sentenced to pay a fine of #3OO or to serve the city for eight months on the chain-gang. The mystified country man in default of bail was committed for future trial. Cut In tfco Groin. Athens, Ga,. Nov. 28.— News has just reached here of a fight in Clarkesboro, a small place about seven miles from Athens, between J. Arnold and P. Parnell. Clarkes boro is the black eye of Jackson county, and whenever a Justice Court is held there the town gets on a big tear. It was at this time that Arnold and Parnell got into a dis pute over a trifling matter. It resulted in Arnold severely cutting his opponent in the groin. Parnell is doing well, but is consid ered in a critical condition.