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i ESTABLISHED IK.IO. I ■) J. H. EbTILL, Editor and Proprietor, f BOOM OF THE UNIONISTS. the nationalist editors fire HOT SHOT. Lord Hartington and Mr. Goschen Said to be Guarded by Detectives—The Visitors Entertained at a Banquet and Each Makes a Speech—A News Vender Imprisoned. Dublin, Nov. 30. —The Irish Titties (Con servative) claims that the Unionist meeting last night was an assemblage of intellect, courage and popular feeling to protest, not as a minority, but a substantially equal portion of the Irish people, against the policy of the Home Rule party. The Freeman's Journal in its comments on the meeting says the surroundings proved that Lord Hartington and Mr. Goschen were avowed enemies of Ireland. Detectives, it says, guarded the two Eng lishmen as if they were a couple of Czars. The meeting was attended by only those who had tickets, and, no claim could be made that it was a free expression of public opinion. The Dublin Express (Conservative) says there never was such a meeting before in Dublin. It points out that its supoorters in cluded peers, ecclesiasts, civil dignitaries and representatives of railway, shipping, banking aud professional interests. A nows vender at Kitlarney has been sen tenets l to u months imprisonment for selling copies of United Ireland, containing reports or meetings of suppressed branches of the national league UNIONISTS AT A BANQUET. The Unionists’ banquet in Leinster Hall this evening was a brilliant affair. Lead ing merchants aud professional men, and a number of Catholic Unionists were present. The balconies were crowded with ladies. Lord Hartington and Mr. Goschen were given an ovation. The toast to the Queen was received with enthusiasm. Everybody rose and joined in the singing of the na tional anthem, aud ‘’God bless the Prince of Wales.” Mr. Kenny, an eminent Catholic barrister, in proposing a toast to the Unionist cause denounced home rule as ati insidious misnomer, simply meaning dismemberment of the empire and utter ruin of Ireland. The agitation, he said, had already destroyed Irish trade and mined Irish credit, but there were hopeful symptoms that the people were beginning to And out the real tendencies of the agi r tors' work. Mr. Goschen, who responded, said that the time for anybody being neutral toward the Separatists had passed. No truce should he allowed with the party of sedition. These demonstrations, showing that the most important nart of Ireland was against home rule, would help to convince England and the world that tne agitators’ claim of repre senting Irish sentiment was largely delu sive. Mr. Goschen lauded the landlords for having rejected a bribe as gross as was ever offered to a great interest by a statesman who ought to have known better. They had acted nobly, be said, under strong temptation. The government appre ciates their patriotism. Then they were only a section of the Loyalist partv in Ireland. It was cant on the part o? the learned professors who adorned the Gladstonian party to throw dis credit upon the views ot intelligence and learning and literature of this city. It was cant on the part of the educated and wealthy ( lasses of England to say when their brethren in Ireland expressed an opin ion that their wealth and education could r.ot count, that the only qualifications for reel prosperity were to have nothing and know nothing. [Cheers and laughter.], "Our opponents,” said Mr. Goschen, “con eder minds that are blank hetter recepta cles for their doctrines. That is not our view. We prefer men acquainted with his tory and its lessons, and are glad to deal with audiences who care more for argument than for declamation, who care more to be informed 011 the questions of the day than to be inflamed by the preju dices of the day. We are satisfied to disap point those who expected that we came here • inflame party or faction.” REPLYING TO AN EDITOR. Referring to the challenge of the Free man's Journal, he invited the reporters of that paper who were present to note and report carefully his words. Never had he said that Mr. O'Brien de served five years’ penal servitude; the story was an invention of the Fireman's Journal reporters. [Laughter and hisses.] He con tinued: "We have other matters to occupy "Ur minds than paying attention to the sen sational paragraphs in the Nationalist press, which are devised to pre-occupy us, or to incidents of their ridiculous campaign against the executors of the law. Such provocation will not turn us aside from the duty of promoting the prosperity of that Ireland whose fortunes and fate are as dear to us as any other paid of the kingdom.” Referring to the charge that the govern ment. had broken its pledges concerning tire granting of local government to Ireland, be said: "You, who live here and who know what passes at national and municipal gatherings, will be able to furnish an an swer. I consider that a pledge given to a sane man will not hold when the man has become a lunatic. I should be too giad to see established in Ireland a leal rival to the political influence of the central league in Dublin, but it is impossible while municipal privileges are utilized for the pur poses of revolution and partisan home rule bias alone is at the bottom of municipal local government in Ireland. So long as that continues the imperial party cannot assist, in creating a vantage ground for operations against the loyalist inhabitants, but when coercion is no longer put upon local opinion we shall be ready to redeem our pledges.” In conclusion, he entreated the audience to remember that though they had to bear the brunt, the forces behind them were stronger than those in front, and that if •hey stood fli-ni they would be certain to come out victorious. lord haf.tington’s speech. Lord Hartington, rising after midnight ,reply to the toast to the President of the n *on, said that the Freeman's Journal in 1 nticising him said he showed no emotion "pen his reception. He did not know what 1 lie Freeman's Journal expected. He could "J*y say that if he possessed the eloquence r,f the greatest of Irish orators it would not mi race to express the warmth of gratitude he felt for the welcome accorded him. In nis treatment of the local goverment ques -1 ion Lord Hartington used much the same arguments us had Mr. Gosclien. He said that great us was the temptation to rely upon lorca and exceptional laws solely for the maintenance of the union, the sooner the , monists found themselves in a position to oeul on terms of perfect equality with the people °f Ireland, as compared "with those "f England, the easier could their task I*- rome mid the more firmly would they secure ; "f maintenance of the union. But to do 'hi® they were powerless without the eo- of the Loyal party iu Ireland. ‘ oe look to you to show England hat there is a party in Belaud which is as deeply attached to our institutions and laws ns are Englishmen •bnmselves. Wo further look to you to ~l° ve that you are equally willing to trust JEtofnina Ifttos. your fellow-countrymen and extend to them equal liberties and laws. With your steady assistance our task will be greatly lightened. In conclusion, I would ask the generous as sistance of the Loyalist press. It is a matter of deepest regret to many of us that we believe that vast’ portions of the people of this country never have an opportunity of seeing any papers except those advocating disloyalty and separation." Tlie proceedings ended with three cheers for the Queen. DILLON SARCASTIC. London, Nov. 30. —Mr. Dillon, speaking at Plymouth to-night, sharply criticised the Unionist meeting in Dublin. He said that “that highly moral statesman,” Mr. Goschen, who wanted to teach the people honesty, had promised the impoverished Poor Law Unions in the west of Ireland further assistance from the exchequer if they would maintain the union, but they* would not consent to sell their birthright for a mess of pottage. They would rather starve. The government sought to crush 4,000,000 in order to support 000,000 who called them selves the English garrison in Ireland. A LETTER FROM O’BRIEN. Mr. O'Brien, in a letter smuggled from Tullamore jail to a friend in Dublin, says: “The substance of Balfour’s letter has been conveyed to me. Balfour’s statement that 1 pleaded weak action of the heart and deli cate condition of the lungs as an excuse for not bein<j forced to wear criminal clothes is a cruel falsehood. I am not aware of such weakness and certainly never de clared it. Medical examiners never referred to this, my only weakness being in my left lung, which does not trouble me at present. If Balfour is acting on the belief that the state ot my health renders the application of brute force dangerous, the course he has pursued could not be recommended on the score of humanity. For six days after com mital I was subjected to constant threats of force, and put on bread and water diet. When this proved fruitless, I was led to believe that the point would not be insisted on. Thereupon my clothes were stolen. Since securing new clothes I have been un able to enange them night or day for fear of their being stolen. No official intimation has yet been given to relieve me of t’is continued strain. This letter is the only means of vindicating my self against Balfour’s foul and dishonoring imputations. Henceforth I shall not speak concerning my health. Ido not take any nourishing food* In the face of intoler able calumnies I leave it to honorable men to judge the chivalry of Balfour’s false and heartless insinuations.” FRANCE'S PRESIDENCY. Admiral d'Hornoy Mentioned Among thf Candidates. , Paris, Nov. 30. —The commanders of the different army corps have received sealed instructions which they are to open in the event of an outbreak following the election of anew President. Al ter the reading to-morrow of President Grevy's message of resignation the Presidents of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies will formally convoke a congress of the two chambers at Versailles on Friday for the purpose of electing a successor to President Grevy. The leaders of the Republican groups have summoned a plenary meeting of the party at Versailles on Friday morning to confer regarding the choice of a candidate. A movement is spreading among the members of the Right to propose Vic® Ad miral Don Pierre d’Hornoy, who is now a member of the Chamber of Deputies for the Department of Somme, as a candidate for President. GREVY WON’T STICK. M. Deroulede to-day had an interview with President Grevy, in the course of which he disclosed the nature of tlie allegod Russian objections to M. Ferry becoming President. He said the grave and critical position of home affairs required that President Grevy should retain his post. There was sure to be an in surrection, he said, if M. Ferry was selected. M. Deroulede apologized for his re cent hostility to President Grevy, which he said was occasioned by the expul sion of Gen. Boulanger from the War Office. President Grevy denied that ho had ma noeuvred against Gen. Boulanger. La Lanterne accuses the Ferryists of offering bribes right and left. It said fifteen Deputies had each been offered a governorship in the Credit Fonder. The paper appeals to President Grevy to remain in office to save France. The late-t in regard to the situation is that all efforts to induce President Grevy to remain in office have proved useless. The debate in the Chamber of Deputies on the budget for 1887 ended to-night in a triumph for the Ministry. The Ministers abstained from voting. TRAFALGAR'S LEA DERS. Graham and Burns to be Tried at the Next Session of Court. London, Nov. 30. —Mr. Graham, member of Parliament for the Northwest division of Lanarkshire, and Mr. Burns, the Socialist leader, who were arrested during the riots near Trafalgar square Sunday, Nov. 13, were arraigned again to-day and were com mitted for trial. The Magistrate said the action of Gen. Sir Charles Warren, Com missioner of the Metropolitan police, in pro claiming the meetings in Trafalgar square was justified at common law. The right of the crown to prohibit such meetings was fully protected by statute. _ The defendants were admitted to bail. Their trial was fixed for the next session of the Criminal Court. The Crown Prince's Teeth. Berlin, Nov. 30. —Dr. Telschow, the court dentist, has beeu summoned to San Remo to operate on the Crown Prince’s teeth. A favorable conclusion is drawn from this circumstance as the operation would have been postponed, it is thought, had the Prince’s condition not been im proved. Thirteen Miners Killed. Berlin, Nov. 30. —An explosion of choke-damp occurred to-day in a colliery in Poremba, Silesia, killing thirteen miners and wounding several others. Bulgaria's Defense Committee. Sofia, Nov. 30.—The Sobranje to-day voted by a large majority to abolish the committees on national defense. A Baltimore and Ohio Office Closed. New York, Nov. 30.—The Baltimore and Ohio’s main telegraph office, at the corner of Canal street and Broadway, was closed at 0 o’clock to-night, the operators having been notified to that effect on Nov. 15. All of the through wires were transferred to the Western Union building, and the short wires will bo transferred to morrow. A single through wire to Baltimore remains, the property of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company, and a few private short wires. Most Compares His Case to Sharp’s. New York, Nov. 30. —John Most, the convicted Anarchist, says hi* case is similar to that of Jacob Sharp in its legal aspect, and nail also be taken to the Uisrner courts. SAVANNAH, GA„ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1887. BENEFIT CERTIFICATES. The Beneficiary May Be Changed In a Will. Chicago, Nov. 30. Judge Tulley this morning rendered an interesting decision in a suit involving the liability of the Inde pendent Order of Foresters, under their insurance policies. The suit was brought on the application of the High Court of the society to help it arrive at an equitable set tlement of a disputed case of the nature indi cated. William H. Niemeyer was a member of the order iu good standing and was in sured for SIO,OOO, the policy being made out payable to his wife. He died in 1886, leav ing a will bequeathing $5,000 of the in surance money to his sons and the remain ing $5,000 to his wife. The wife made a claim on the society for the whole sum and the so ciety filed a bid to have the wife aud two sons interplead as to ownership. like life insi rance policies. In deciding this peculiar case to-day Judge Tullev said: “Some courts, perceiv ing a resemblance between benefit certifi cates issued by these mutual aid associa tions and policies of life insurance, have ap plied the rules aud laws governing life in surance policies in deciding the questions arising under these benefit certificates. In an ordinary life policy where the amount issued is expressly made payable to the wife or < ther named beneficiary, the policy is held to be a contract between the bene ficiary named in the policy and the company issuing the same, and such contract cannot bo changed without the consent of the beneficiary. ” After some explanatory remarks as to differences in the cases alluded to the Judge said: "Was it the intent of this society to enter into a contract with the wife of Niemeyer, or was it the intent of the society to enter into an under standing or agreement with its member! ONLY WITH NIEMEYER. “Most clearly the latter. No relations existed between the wife and the society, but all that existed were between Niemeyer and the society. The certificate only recog nized Niemeyer as the contracting party. He signs underneath and says: *1 accept this certificate under the conditions named.’ The society agrees not only that he may direct to whom the endowment shall lie paid, but also that he may at his pleasure change that direction. The only limita tion to this power of appointment or direction as to whom the money is to be paid is that he shall direct by his last will and testament, or by the en dowment certificate. The fact that the power is given a member by the constitution of the society to change the beneficiary at his pleasure, and that he may, by his *last will and testament, as his ultimate wish, designate or direct who shall receive the en dowment fund, sufficiently indicates to my mind the intent that, the directions in the will shall prevail over any previous defini tion or appointment in the certificate or otherwise. The decree will go in favor of the devisees in the will.” WANTS TO BE SPEAKER. Mr. Carlisle Does Not Coincide With Senator Gorman’s Views. Washington, Nov. 30. —Mr. Carlisle does not consider Mr. Gorman’s advice as wise. He is a candidate for the Speakership be cause the great majority of his party wishes him to be. He is making no canvass for the office. He*iever has made a canvass for it.' He never asked any one to vote for him for it. Ho never wrote a single letter in behalf of his own election except to reply to in quiries in some half a dozen cases, but he wants to be and he expects to be elected. He thinks he can do the country and the Democratic party more and better service in that place than anywhere else. He has not made up bis miid yet about any of the more im portant committee plans. It was reported to-dav that he had had a conference with Mr. Randall, ar,d as a result would reap point Mr. Randall Chairman of the Com mittee of Appropriations. Asa matter of fact he has not seen Mr. Randall since the latter came here a week ago to-day. Messrs. Carlisle and Randall are liable to meet at any time. If they meet they will probably talk about the tariff", but so far they have not met, nor communicated. So the whole matter remains in statu quo. FISHERMEN PERISH. A Cake of Ice Leaps Into Their Boat and Sinks It. Erie, Pa., Nov. 30. —James McLaughlin and Robert Pryor, fishermen, were drowned about half a mile off the shore of Presque Isle yesterday. The manner of their death is remarkable. They started out early yesterday morning and pulled their nets, making such a large haul that the boat was laden nearly to the water’s edge. At this time they were two miles from shore, and the surface of the water was covered with slush ice several inches thick. The men weighed auchor and started back, but the wind rising caused the boat to pitch heavily, and every lurch caused her to ship large quantities of the semi-liquid ic >, so that if was impossible to reach Erie har bor. The men turned for the shore, but when half a mile out an unusually heavy floe drove si large block of ice into the boat and she slid under, disappearing from view. The men struggled in the water a. and ice for a time, but were soon overcome by thee Id, and sank in sight of a crowd on shore, which could render no assistance. AN INCREAfcE IN THE DEBT. Pension Payments Make Heavy In roads on the Treasury. Washington, T?ov. 30.—The revenue of the government from all sources during the month of November amounted to about $30,500,000, being an average of a little more than a million a day. The disburse ments during the month were unusually heavy and nearly equaled the receipts. Over $18,000,000 was paid out on account of fonsions. It is estimated at the Treasury kjpartmeiit that there has been an increase of nearly a million dollars in the public debt during No- ember. DIVED DOWN TO DEATH. The Captain of a Steamer Breaks His Neck While Bathing. New Orleans, Nov. 30.—Capt. George Denham, of the British steamer Ocean King, from London, which arrived here Nov. 16, yesterday afternoon, accompanied by a friend, took a carriage for West End. Soon after leaving the vehicle Capt. Den ham concluded to take a bath. Instead of going down tlie bath house steps, the Captain plu ged headforemost into the lake, his head coming in contact with some hidden obstruction, and his neck was broken. His body was brought to the city and turned over to his friends. I ensions for Confederates. Columdal, hi. C., Nov. 30. —The State Senate to-day passed a bill pensioning the soldiers of the State in the Confederate array. The pension is $5 a month for all disabled soldier*, and for the unmarried widows of disabled soldiers, who had lost a lea or arm. DEMOCRATIC PROSPECTS. EVERYTHING DRIFTING TO VIC TORY NEXT YEAR. Hardly a Doubt But That the Surplus Will be Reduced by Reforming the Tariff at the Coming Session of Congress Postal Telegraphy to be Discussed. Washington, Nov. 30.—The Post to morrow will print a series of interviews witli nearly a hundred members of Con gress upon questions, which are likely to be presented to that body for its action during the coming session, aud particularly those relating to the tari ff reduction of the sur plus revenue, aud postal telegraph. The Post will summarize the interview as folloffs: “Speaker Carlisle states the Domocratic position with great clearness. His views me especially important in view of the great responsibility which will be placed upon his shoulderswith the organi zation of the House. He believes in an im mediate reduction of the surplus revenues now pouring into the Treasury. He believes in reducing the taxes which produce these revenues at least $70,000,000 annually. His Democratic followers who voted with Mr. Morrison in the last Congress generally take the same position randallites changing heart. “Of the few Democrats who have sided with Mr. Randall, who are now in the city, Messrs. McAdoo of Ne w Jersey, Stalilnecker of New York, Wilkins of Ohio Merrinian of New York, and Lawler of Illinois, are quoted as experiencing somewhat of a change of heart. The sentiment of the Northwestern Congressme i is that the free trade sentiment is growing in that section. The Democratic Represen tatives from Minnesota and Michigan have the highest confidence that their their two States can be made Demo cratic on the revenue reform issue. Mr. Lyman, of Ohio, Rep., although he ac knowledges that he is a protectionist, comes out for a reduction of revenue. Many other Republicans, like Mr. Lyman, agree that something must be done with the tariff, though a few, like Messrs. Sawyer and Bacon, of New York, and Jackson, of Pennsylvania, think that nothing will be done at this session. HOW TO REDUCE IT. “Many ways of reducing the surplus are suggested. Quite a number of Congress men, including Messrs. Catchings of Missis sippi, Shively of Indiana, Taulbee and Caruth, of Kentucky, and Abbott, of Texas, favor a compromise, such as taking the tax off tobacco, and prefer reducing the tax on fruit brandies. The proposition to take the tax off whisky hardly finds a supporter. The question of putting sugar on the free list finds some advocati, bur, mainly among the Republicans. The Louisiana Congressmen, to whom this is a very vital que ion, say that their State is divided, the northern portion being in favor of free sugar and the gulf section opposed to it. The Democratic sentiment is largely in favor of increasing the free list, adding to it salt, lumber and the necessaries of life. Representative Bynum, of Indiana, thinks that a good bill to reduce the tariff can be passed without the support of Mr. Randall, and he adds that the Republicans of the West and North wist are beginning to feel they cannot longer oppose such a measure with political safety. Representative Turner, of Kansas, comes forward with anew proposition to subsidize exported grains. Quite a number of Congressmen favor a Democratic caucus before the tariff matter comes up in the House. POSTAL TELEGRAPHY. “The views on the postal telegraph are both diverse and interesting. Unlike the tariff, it is not a party question. Represen tatives who favor it are quite numerous. All of the Congressmen, however, with one or two exceptions, such as Mr. Taulbee, of Kentucky, agree that strong pressure will be made to bring the matter before the present Congress, and they seem willing to devote some time to thorough discussion of it. CLEVELAND TO RE RENOMINATED. “Not a single doubt, is expressed by cither Democrats or Republicans as to the renomi nation of President Cleveland, and the Democrats are certain of Ids election. The unanimous sentiment is that the Domocratic candidate for Vice President must come from the West.” “The Republican Congressmen usually favor Blaine, although Ohio Representa tives mention Sherman as a very likely choice of the party. THE SOUTH FOR CLEVELAND. Patrick Walsh, of Augusta, Ga., stopped here a few hours yesterday while en route to New York, and a reporter for an evening paper had a brief interview with him upon political questions. Mr. Walsh said: “In the South there is but one opinion of Cleve land, aud that is that he is President of the people and a Democrat. His renomination is a foregone conclusion. It is unmistak able.” “What about the issues for 1888?” “It will be 'B4 over and over again. In other words, the Chicago platform will be re-ndopted. The platform carried the Demo cratic party to victory. It expresses the tariff principles of the party, and further more it was accepted by the two wings, that, I am pleased to say. flapped in har mony on the same platform. We must stop the surplus and reform the tariff, but whatever reforms are inaugurated we must bear in mind the protection necessary for the vrelfaro of American workingmen. I believe a tariff bill will be passed and it will be acceptable to tho peo ple. In the South we want the tax taken off tobacco, except on cigars and cigarettes. Then we want spirits distilled from fruits, relieved of any internal revenue tax.” Mr. Walsh said, discussing tho Vice Presidency, “No, the South does it want it; wo want a man acceptable to the party, and I will say this, that if the Indiana delegation present a man to the convention, you may rest assured tha the name will complete tho ticket. There is no doubt, in mv mind, but what Indiana will furnish the Vice President, but who bo will be, I am unable to say. A DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. The Permanent Chairmanship to Go to Sunset. Washington, Nov. 30.— A call for a cau cus of the Democratic members of the House of Representatives to meet next Saturday evening for the purpose of nomi nating officers of the House to be elected next Monday has been prepared and will lie authoritatively published to-morrow. It seems to be generally understood among Democrat*, tho Slur says, that B. S. Cox, of New York, is to be elected jjermauent chairman of the caucus. The Pacific Railway Commieolon. Washington, Nov. 30.—The Pacific Rail way Commission will present its report to the President on Monday morning next at 10 o’clock, two hours before its term ex- Dires NO CONTEST AT ATLANTA. Messrs. Dodd and Barry Yield to the Wishes of Their Friends. Atlanta, Ga. , Nov. 80.—This morning Thomas P. Westmoreland, attorney for Green T. Dodd and John A. Barry, notified Ordinary Calhoun that Messrs. Dodd and Barry had instructed him to withdraw their notice of contest In the prohibition election. Ordinary Calhoun then declared tho result according to law. The notice was with drawn because Messrs. Dodd and Barry could not'get the Advisory Committee of tho Prohibition party to back them in the con test. The following is the letter upon which the attorney acted: Col. T. P. MVsljrtorWrtnd; Pkaii Sir: There having been a meeting called last night at the prohibition headquarters and a large, true and tried body of Prohibition ists being present, and every man present hav ing voted for prohibition, and tliey having voted by a majority that it would not be for the best interests of Iho cause of prohibition to con tinue the contest, and we having agreed to abide the action of said meeting in our card of yesterday, we therefore ask you as our attor ney to withdraw our contest or said election. Respectfully, G. T. Dona. John A. Barky. The vote was canvassed to-day, aud it was found that the majority against pro hibition was 1,138. The sale of liquor will begin at once. DON’T WANT A FUND. Mrs. Davis Causes the Abandonment of the Project. Augusta, Ga., Nov. 80.— A week or two ago a movement was set on foot at Macon to raise by popular subscrip tions a fund for Hon. Jefferson Davis. The project was heartily approved by the press and people and ldo fair to be a great success, but it has now fallen through. The following letter from Mrs. Davis brought about the abandonment of the project. It is addressed to Col. W. H. ltoss, Macon, Ga., chairman of the committee having the matter in hand: “If anything could endear me to our friends in Macon it would be the solicitude manifested for our welfare through the love felt for my husband; but, my dear sir, let me entreat you to let us thank you for the effort, hut deprecate the accomplish ment of it. Both my daughter and I have received an education which would stand instead of money, were everything to be swept away—which I do not contemplate — and the blessings of freedom and inuepend-' enee are dearer to us than wealth and ease, and we should not he comfortable under this monied obligation to those who have given a far greater boon to mv husband already—their heart. I have been thus frank with you because, as Montaigne says, ‘lt is you and it is I.’ I hope you will act on my letter.” SCRIVEN’S GRAND JURY. Several Rather Scathing Allusions to the County Commissioners. Sylvania, Ga., Nov. 30.—The grand jury in their general presentments lest week al luded in a lively and not very compli mentary manner, in several instances, to the County Commissioners. In regard to the poor house for negroes they say: “The building formerly used as a barn and now undergoing repair for use as a dwelling for colored paupers is lieing repaired in a very unworkmanlike manner. The brick use i to build the chimney for this house for the colon*! paupers are utterly worthless, and we can but express our surprise that the officers charged with the management of the county affairs would suffer the county to bo imposed upon in such a manner. We can but, condemn the action of the county board in letting out the con tract for repairing the above-named little house at the exorbitant price of $5O when, in our judgment, $35 would have been sufficient, even had first-class material been used.” They then go on to recommend that the homes be sold and the proceeds applied to the support of the paupers under the old system—which was to board them, or pay their family so much for taking care of them. WEDDED AT BOSTON. Aaron Adams the Groom and Miss Benie x<t. Hopkins the Bride. Boston, Ga., N9V. 30. Aaron Adams, of the firm of Adams & Fleming, commis sion merchants, of Savannah, was married Monday afternoon, at the residence of the groom's parents, to JM iss Benie M. Hopkins, also of Havannah, Rev. J. M. Rushin per forming the ceremony. The groom t; a popular young man and has a wide circle of friends both in Thomas county and Savannah. The bride is an orphan and adopted child of her aunt, Mi’s. Hopkins, of Savannah, and is a charming young lady. They will make Savannah their home. The second crop of LeConte pears is now being gathered. It is much larger than any heretofore. 'Three thousand three hundred bales of cotton have been received hero this season, an increase of TOO dales over last. This shows that Boston is booming. A GIN HOUSE BURNED. Slxty-flve Dollars Left in a Vest-Pocket Also Helped Peed the Flames. Syi.vania, Ga., Nov. 30.—The giu house of Messrs. E. & F. \V. Owens, at this place, was burned this morning about 11 o’clock. The fire originated in the lint room, and is supposed iff have been caused by a match going through the giu. In a few minutes the whole building was envelope;! in Haines and everything was lost—gin, furniture, a fine pair of mill rocks, about three bales of cotton und $O5 in money, which was in the ve-fc-pocket of Edward Owens hanging on a nail. The engine is hopelessly ruined. The loss is about *1,1)00, without any insurance. The wind was blowing a gale and carried the flames rapidly through the woods toward the house of l)r. Douglas on the hill, an 1 had it not been for a stretch of plowed ground back of the house thero would have been another and larger prey to the rapacious element. South Carolina Methodist*. Colombia, S. C., Nov. 30.—The South Carolina Confe: er.ee of the Methodist Epis copal Church South convened at Spartan burg to-day in its one hundred and second session. Bishop McTyeire presided. This is the largest religious dehlierntive body in the State, representing a member ship of 6fi.000 souls, or one-eighth the entire white population of the State. The first session of this conference was held in Charleston March. 1787. There were then 3,075 white niembenj and 141 colored. The present conference will continue in ses sion until Monday next. Two Burled Alive. Chattanooga, Tknv., Dec. 30.—While a dozen workmen were engaged in laying water-pipes under the East Tennessee rail road in this city this afternoon, a passing freight train jarred the bank, and it fell, burying Alexander Wilkinson, superintend ent, and Berry Byron, a colored workman. When unearthed, three hours afterward, both men were dead. BAIL RATES IN FLORIDA. The Roads Making a Hard Fight for an Advance. Tallahassee, Fla., Nov. 30. -To-day tlu‘ Board of Revisers under the Railroad Commission law was organized to hear an appeal by the officials of the Pensacola end Atlantic railroad from the decisions of the Railroad Commission in refusing to grant an advance in the published rates for freight and passengers. Gen. Barnes re turned from West Florida to-day and pre sided over the board. The others present were Treasurer Crill, Secretary of State Crawford and Attorney General Cooper, and John G. Ward, Secretary. The argu ments made liefore the Railroad Commis sion were reviewed by Col. W. D. Chipley, C. P. Atniore and others. Advances wore asked for in passenger rates on the Pensacola division of the Louisville an<i r!taiiVillo and Pensacola and Atlantic railway's.- An order was asked for to sus|iend the en forcement of the established rales until this appeal can he finally settled and other rates are concluded. An” additional ten days are Hsked for in which to put the tariffs into operation. Col. Chipley raised the poiut that the law requiras the rates to be published four weeks, but the commission lias ordered the enforce ment of rates published loss than two weekß, making it impossible and illegal to enforce rates published Nov. 15 to go into effect Dec. l.as the rates are advertised to take effect to-morrow. These gentlemen asked that the board act at once on the request for an order by way of a supersedeas on the rule carrying the rates into effect Dec. 1. FLORIDA'S METROPOLIS. Tne Political Muddle Not Yet Cleared Up—A Marriage. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 30. —The chairmen of tho City and County Demo cratic Committees announced to-day that a meeting would be held at the Board of Trade rooms Saturday afternoon to decide regarding the city election. The feeling in the matter is strong, and the Republicans state they will not placo a ticket in the field. Theuc is a feeling that the registra tion lists ifcl overhauling, but how to ac complish it is a question. The nuptials of Louis W. Winch, of Cleveland, 0., and Miss Flora Payne, of this city, occurred at St. John’s Episcoi>al church to-day. A magnificent supiier was served at the Duval Hotel later, after which a full dress reception was given the bridal pair. Misses Dottie l’avne, Sallie Simpson, Ruth Greenleaf and Florrie Warriner acted as bridesmaids, and Charles McClain and Ar thur Perry officiated as ushers. The hotels are full to-night, as the trains to-day were ail crowded. To-morrow the St. James will open, which will relieve the crush a good deal. There were 17 deaths in the city this month, 11 whites and ft colored persons. Of these, five were white adults aged from 17 to 42 years, and six children, ranging in age from 7 days to 4 years. The adults died of typhoid fever, malarial fever, gunshot wounds, consumption and an overdose of laudanum. The children died of disoaruH incident to infants: Croup, cholera in fantum, etc. Senator J. P. Woods, of Missouri, is in the city. Ho is a brother-in-law of H. M. Ousley, of this city. ROSS OFF Foil CUBA. He Will Try the Swordsmanship of a Famous Torrero. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 30.—Duncan C'. Ross, the horseback contest swordsman, whose exploits have been heralded all over the world,is now bore on his way to Havana, where he intends to fight with a celebrated Spanish torrero, who claims to be the most expert swordsman in the world, nnd Ross intend* to wrest from him this claim. Ross is accompanied by the famous all-round athlete, Mai. Walsh, also an expert swords man. nnd who is known as one of the finest wrestlers iu the world. Ross was in J aok sonuille about six years ago, and had a trial of skill with a man named Baur, in which the latter was badly defeated. They left to-night for Cuba. While here they at tracts*! much attention. PENSACOLA'S NEW ROAD. The Ball Set Rolling by Generous Sub scriptions at the Meeting. Pensacola, Fla., Nov. 30.—The citi zens' meeting held to-night with a view of getting an expression of the people of this city on the subject of subscribing #IOO,OOO to the capital stock of the Ponsacola and Memphis railroad was a grand success. The meeting was addressed by Col. C. W. Hun gerfora, W A. Blount, John C. Avery. William Fisher, S. R. Mallory, George W. Wright, L. H. Sellars, and J. Dennis Wolfe. It was deemed advisable not to solicit sub scribers to the fund on this occasion, but notwithstanding this determination many citizens present voluntaril v insisted on sub scribing. The result was that a subscription amounting to several thousand dollars was at once secured, aud the matter was placed in the hands of the following committee to solicit subscriptions from the citizens: William Fisher, A. V. Clttbbs, L. J. Kauria, H, \V. Menefec and William H. Knowles. There is now no doubt that the requisite amount will be secured. COLUMBUS CHAPTERS. The Georgia Midland Road Received from the Builders. Columbus, Ga., Nov. 30.—Tbe directors of the Georgia Midland Railroad Company met here to-day and received the road from the construction company. The construc tion company deposited money to provide the interest due on the January bonds, and for the completion of the roundhouse and other buildings here. G Gunby Jordan was elected General Manager of the road with power to appoint all nis subordinates. After being out since Monday afternoon on the Hobbs forgery case, the jury this morning announced its inability to agree. The court granted a mistrial. P. Q. Camp, who had both his legs broken a few days ago by the collision of two hand cars on the Columbus and Western exten sion, died to-day from his injuries. Three New Casas at Tampa. Tampa, Fla., Nov. 30.—Three new cases j of fever were officially reported to-day, but | no deaths. The hospitals will admit no ! more patients, and will be closed when tbe i three cases now under treatment are dis posed of. Seventy-two deaths and 390 cases have been officially reported during tho epi demic. The thermometer registers 58*. It is cloudy end a northeast wind prevails. Judge F. T. Anderson Dead. Richmond, Va., Nov. 30.—A telegram was received here to-day from Lexington, Va., announcing the death at that place of Judge Francis T. Anderson, in the 80th year of his age. The deceased served sev eral terms to the Htate Legislature, and in 1871 was elected one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, boiding that position twelve years. He was a brother or Gen. Joseph R# Anderson, President of the Tredegar Iron Work* Com pany. j PRICE gin * VEA*t. ) l ai L.vrn a co** NATIONAI PROHIBITION. A CONVENTION TO BE HELD AT INDIANAPOLIS NEXT JUNE. Bamuel Dickey, of Michigan, Succeeds Mr. Finch ae Chairman of the National Central Committee Mrs. Larence Lord Seeks to Represent Georgia on the Committee, hut Falla. Chicago, Nov. 30.—The National Cen tral Committee of tho Prohibition party met to-day in Battery D. Armory. There were probably 500 persons present during the day. The principal object* of the meet ing were to select a successor to the late John B. Finch, Chairman of the Commit tee ; to select the time and place for the holding of the national convention, and to discuss ways and moans for carry ing on the campaign. The Treas urer’s report showed that #I,OOO had been paid out for Gov. St. John's cam paign expenses. Tbe national committee n* arranged embraces Mr. Colinein, of .Ala bama; Rev. F. F. Watkins, of North Caro lina; J. W. Smith, of Tennessee; B. Ornnfel, of Texas, and Frank Burl and J. D. Car scadd, or West Virginia. No other South ern Stato is represented in the list furnished for publication. Tho meeting was more like a Sunday school convention than a political convention, until discussion arose ou a mo tion to make Mrs. Larenco Lord a legal dele gate from tbe State of Georgia. GEORGIA NOT REPRESENTED. Georgia was not represented, except by this lady, who lias been in Chicago for three mouths and who has caused many to think she had changed her residence. The subject was brought up by Mrs. Lord herself" re questing that she be p|>ointed a member of the National Committee. A gallant, mem ber of the committee made a mo ion to that effect, which immediately plunged the con vention into a turbulent ddacussion. Home insisted that there was no Prohibition parly in Georgia, and, therefore, nothing to be represented. Others were in favor of admitting the lady because she was a woman and took so much interest in the work. At this Mrs. Lord arose aud gave the gentlemen a scourging. “I stand here as a representative,” said she, “and not as a woman in this work. I want it un derstood that women stand on an equal footing with men [applause]; by and by we will vote with the men, too. [Uproarious cheering.] I ask to be placed upon this com mittee because I wan: to work. I will go back to Georgia and organize a party if we have none there now. I was a member of the National Committee at Pittsburg, and did not anticipate any trouble in being ap pointed here to-day.” The lady almost won enough votes to insure her appointment, but just as tbe discussion looked as If it would never end, the motion wa* laid on the table without being voted on. At the afternoon session (Samuel Dickie, of Albion, Michigan, was elected Chair man to succeed Mr. Finch, and it was de cided to hold the national convention during the first week in June, 1888. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. The proceedings behind closed door* oc cupied three hours. Indianapolis was de cided upon as tho place for the party’s next, national convention and the first Wednes day in June, 1888, as the day. Prof. Dickey acknowledged his accept ance of the Chairmanship of tho National Committee, first calling lor and receiving a pledge from each of the members that: they would work in the coming campaign as thoy had never worked before, and n I hivo all to see that there should be no move by tbe Pri. Ibitionists looking to fusion with any other political party whatever. Tho newly elected Chairman, Mr. Dickie, announced thaf he would resign his proles worship in Albion College and dvoto his entire time to politics. The committee guaranteed him a salary of $3,000 per annuip. a A FIGHT WITH A MANIAOI The Terrible Struggle of a New York Policeman. New York, Nov. 30.—An appalling .struggle took place to-night between a rav ing maniac named Frederick Drummond, a powerful negro, and Roundsman Carley, of Capt. Reilly’s precinct. The negro ha* for a long time beeu a waiter at the Union League C!eb, but has re cently shown signs of insanity. To-night he became violently insane and tore around the house imagining that, he had a red hot Rtove inside of him. A hatchet whs handy, and this he seized and with it began to demolish the furniture. Roundsman Carley heard his cries and rushed into the negro’s rooms. He no sooner entered than tho maniac seized one of his finger; and, getting it between his teeth, ground at it liko a demon The officer and madman rolled over and over on the floor and struggled for ]*>ssession of the hatchet, which hail been dropped. Just as the officer was becoming exhausted as sistance came and by dint of prying open the negro’s tooth the round-man’s Anger was released. The negro was taken to Bel levue Hospital and placrti in a straight jacket, MARAUDERS KILLED. Two Indians Bent on Murder LoM Their Own Lives. Fort Smith, Ark., Nov. 30.—Anoths* Indian Territory tragedy was enacted ye*- torday. It occurred at Antler’s, Frisco road, in the Choctaw Nation, and wa* the result of an old feud. The victim, M. Locke, s big stock mail and merchant at Antler’s station, wus startled from his breakfast by entrance into his house by Jack Watts, a Choctaw, and an unknown Indian with pistols in their hands, evidently bent od murder. Mr*. Locke met the men at ths door and felled one with a stick of tov wood. Meanwhile Mr. Locke had gotten his Winchester rifle and before they could fire be shot both Indians, killing their almost instantly. Sharp St.il In Jail. New York. Nov. 10.—It was expected that an application for a release of Jacob .Sharp on bail would bo made to-day, bul his counsel, Mr. Cochran, explained that hi must await the filing of the remitter, which has not yet arrived from Albany. He ex fleets to secure Sharp’s release to-morrow The favorable decision of tbe Court of Ap peals seems to have produced little effect on Sharp. He still dozes restlessly in his invalid chair during the greater fiortion of the day, partakes of little food and manifests Uttl interest in anything. A Market Run by Clock Work. Chicago, Nov. 30. —William Skakel, who was found guilty in Judge Baker's court yesterday of violation of the gambling law, wo* fined SSOO and costs this morning and was ordered committed till he paid the flee. The court overruled his motion for anew trial. Skakel’* offense was what is known as “running the clock,” a mechanical de vice whereby Bkakel’.s “customers” were enab ed to bet against his money on auto matic fluctuations of a fictitious market,