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t ESTABLISHED 1880. ) 1 J. 11. EbTILL, Editor and Proprietor. j WAR SEEMS INEVITABLE. AUSTRIA EXPECTS IT TO BEGIN IN TWO MONTHS. It May be Held Off Till Spring—Ger man Officers Superintending Work on the Turkish Fortifications on the Bosphorus All Europe Full of Alarming Rumors. (Copyright 1887 by the New York Associated Press.) Berlin, Dec. 17.— Emperor William held to-day an informal council on the military situation. Prince William, Gen. Von Moltke, Gen. Von Schelleudcrff, Count Von Walgerseo and Gen. Albedyil were present. The council, which lasted two hours, is understood to have a special bearing on to-morrow’s military council at Vienna. Whatever meas ure is there adopted will be taken in consonance with a concerted plan for a demonstration against Russia. Reports have reached the Berlin War Office which describe the Austrian defense works in Galicia as neglected, ttfhile the movements of Russian troops show an accurate knowl edge of the weak points for attack. These statements, which were sent to Vienna, have btuug the War Office there into night and day activity. RUSHING FORWARD TROOPSi No news is permitted to transpire regard ing military movements, but it is known that the railways in the direction of Cracow, Jaroslar, Lemberg and Przemysi junc tion are overworked by traffic in men and war materials. Maj. Heines, military attache at the Ger man legation in Veinna, spends an hour daily at the war office in consultation with the chiefs of departments. All measures that are decided upon are communicated to the Berlin authorities through Maj. Deines and the inspiration of Count Von Moltke is supposed to guide the Austrian preparations. To-morrow’s coun cil will be attended by Herr Von Tisza, the Hungarian Prime Minister; Count Von Tafae, Minister of the Interior; Count Kalnoky, and Count Bylane Rheydt, Im perial Minister of War: Herr Von Kallaey, Imperial Minuter of Finance, and Archduke Albrecht, and will be presided over by the Emperor. The result of the conference is eagerly awaited. THE PROBABLE RESULT. Berlin officials are of the opinion that the outcome of the council will tie nothing more than the accelerated dispatch of troops to the front. The time has not come for a col lective note from the allied powers demand ing an explanation of the Russian concen trations. It is certain that Prince Bismarck has not taken action towards a collective ul timatum. Gen. Von Seheinitz, the Ger man ambassador to Riustr, after two days’ stay at Freidrichsruhe, returned to Berlin Thursday. He hacl an audience with the Emperor yesterday, and will return to St. Petersburg .n-rait'D v without special instructions. It 1 the Czar appro v/Hcs him upon the question of mu eial armaments, Gen. Von Seheinitz is believed to bo charged that the German diplomatic and military position is unchanged, and that peace is de pended upon the cessation of Russian men aces against the league of peace. WAR NEAR AT HAND. Government circles, both in Berlin and Vienna, are becoming convinced that the allies mean to attack Russia early in the spring. Military circles in Vienna regard the campaign as even closer and are of the opinion that it will be opened within two months. Dr, Trefort the Hungarian Minister of Public Instruction, speaking at a meeting at Pesth Academy to-day reminded his audi ence that last year whil-s every body be lieved the country io be on the verge of war, he doubted tint an outbreak would occur. Now, on the contrary, he was forced, although an ardent partisan of peace, to declare his doubt of its being maintained. Dr. Trefort declared that the blame for the origin of war, if it comes, would be due to the encroachments of Rus sian Pan-Slavism. RUSSIA MUST BE CRUSHED. The Feather Lloyd , the organ of Herr Von Tisza, the Hungarian Premier, contends for the necessity of crushing Russia in the event of war occurring, and so rectify the frontier as to disable her from causing fur ther trouble in Europe. A large Poland must be created, including Vol Hynia and Poddia, up to the right hank of the Dnieper, with Kietl' as a frontier fortress and Odessa os a military port. The German empire must comprise all the Balkun provinces with St. Petersburg, also the districts be tween the Dnieper and Dwina. The Pesther Lloyd article has been reproduced in Berlin wit hout comment. It is considered to be more of a threat than an indication of the serious aims of the allies. ACTIVITY IN TURKEY. From Constantinople reports come that under the promptings of Herr Von Rado witz, the German Ambassador, the Porte is hastily extending the fortifications on the Bosphorus, aud that German engineers are supervising the work. The latest St. Pe tersburg ad vicos sAy that the War Depart ment is supplying troops with special am munition pouches for Berdan rifles, which will enable each man to tire fourteen shots per minute. The projected alteration in the rifle was abandoned, so the dispatches say, liecause in view of tue gravity of the situa tion it was thought there would not be suf ficient time to make the change. The whole tenor of the news is warlike, and this caused a renewal of the selling on the Bourse to-day. The final quotations were worse, aud since the alarm set in no such extensive unloading of foreign securi ties has occurred. Austrian gold rentes foil ’<!?■£, Hungarian 1% and Russian 3% per cent, and credit Anstalt 7 murks. The panicky feeling of yesterday in VAnna had rather abated to-day, but the markets were in a state of suspense and there was nothing doing. GERMAN PATRIOTISM. No measure that the present Reichstag has considered has so notably' shown the national spirit, uniting all parties, as the new military' bill. Yesterday’s debate was n succession of patriotic speeches, untainted by party bias. After Herr Von Schellen dorff’s pithy exposition of the motives of the bill, Herr Benningsen, for the National Liberals, Baron Moltzolin for the Conservatives, and Count Behren hoff for the Imperialists, deolarod the neces sity for the measure. Herr Windthorst, in a short and fervent speech expressed the willingness of the Centre to pass it as presented without refer ence to committee if the government con sidered thut urgency of the situation re quired this action through imminence of war. Herr Richter also intimated that, the Pro gressist party would give general support to the measure, adding that discussion in the committee was advisable, seeing that the hill proposed some organic changes. Only ono fraction of the Socialists, he said, had again earned bad distinction by a dis play of anti-German spirit under the guise of universal humanitarianism. HERR BEBKL’S PROTEST. Herr Bebel protested that the measure, while increasing the combative power of the empire, meant opnreasion to the people §>hc JHofnina ffrtod. within the empire and spoliation of the people of other countries for the sole benefit of the military and bureauratic classes. His short speech to the silent and indignant House confirmed the opinion that there is an utter want of sympathy among the So cialists in any movement for the national defense. The debate has been especially gratifying to the government. The absence of opposition, which troubled the passage of the army' bill, proved that every section of the House has become permeated with a near sense of danger and is ready to respond to whatever demands the government deems expedient. The Post speaks of the sitting as assuming the form of a grand and elevating demon stration of patriotism. This justly expresses public appreciation of the discussion. The committee will send the bill back without delay in substance unaltered. To-day the cereal bill was read for the third time. It included an amendment raising the duty on oats to 4 marks. All paragraphs were adopted in the form approvod on the second reading of the bill, and the whole bill was finally passed by a vote of 203 to 116, aud the Reichstag ad journed until Jan. 17. BOUND TO DO AS SHE PLEASES. Brussels, Dec. 17. — Le Not’d, the Rus sian organ here, in an article on the Eu ropean situation, says: “Russia does not want to make war and will not do so. She does, however, claim, the fullest right to adopt measures to render disastrous any in vasion by' an aggressor. Russia would grease to be the independent and great power %he intends remaining if she permitted an account to be required of her concerning the steps she thinks fit to take regarding her security.” FEELING OF AUSTRIAN OFFICIALS. Vienna, Dec. 17.—Austrian officials do not attach the same importance to the Journal De St. letersburg's article of yesterday disclaiming Russia’s responsibility for the present state of affairs in Europe, as do the newspapers and Bourse. They point out that the question of the moment is what military measures Russia will adopt beyond those previously taken. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Politische Correspondenze in a letter to his paper says that Russia w ill shape her mili tary arrangements according to those which Austria makes. Precuations thus taken by both sides must not be regarded as involv ing danger of war. The Council of Ministers called for to morrow, over which Emperor Francis Joseph will preside, will not lie attended by any military officials except Count Bvlandt Rheydt, the Imperial Minister of War. The chief question to be considered is the neces sary credits in connection with the present modest wants and the larger wants which will arise in the event of the adoption by Russia of further warlike measures. The Ministry desire for the present to avoid summoning the delegations. The council to-morrow will decide whether or not this is possible. POPE LEO AND THE QUEEN. His Holiness Expresses Great Friend ship, for the English. Rome, Dee. 17. —The Pope to-day gave an audience to the Duke of Norfolk. The Duke expressed the congratulations of Queen Victoria on the papal jubilee and her thanks for the mission of Mgr. Scilla on the occasion of her own jubilee. The Pope replied that he was deeply moved by these proofs of friendship on the part of the Queen and hoped that the exchange of sentiments of affection would not be limited to the present exceptional circumstances, but would also make its influence felt on ether occasions. He was animated, he said, by feelings of the greatest, affection for the English people. Condition of the Crown Prince. San Remo, Dec. 17.—A bulletin issued by Dr. Mackenzie states that the appearance of the Crown Prince’s throat confirms the pre vious bulletins by the physician in charge. A small growth has made its appearance on the left of the ventricular band. The tu mor which formed in October has dimin ished in size. The other doctors in attend ance on the Crown Prince have agreed to the statements contained in Dr. Mackenzie’s bulletin. Dr. Mackenzie to-day in the course of a conversation with the Duke of Edinburgh stated that he was favorably impressed by the Crown Prince's condition. lie declared that the existence of cancer was more doubtful than on the occasion of his last visit, and in fact had never been proved. Dr. Mackenzie will return to London in a week. Italy’s Budget. Rome, 'Dec. 17.—Sig. Miglaoni, Min ister of Finance, presented the budget in the Chamber of Deputies to-day. The esti mates for the coming year showed a deficit of $3,060,000. This deficit, the Minister ex plained. was due to the expedition toMasso wah. The vote of the Chamber, he said, had already met port of the additional ex pense, and the remainder would be covered by means at the disposal of the Treasury. Aubertin Becomes Insane. Paris, Dec. 17.—Aubertin, the man who attempted to assassinate M. Ferry in the hall of the Chamber of Deputies, was ar raigned before a magistrate for preliminary examination to-day. While the examina tion was progressing the prisoner was attacked with dementia and he was re moved to a madhouse. A New Cabinet Post. London, Dec. 17.—1 t is reported that the government will create the post of Minister of Agriculture, and that Rt. Hon. Henry Chaplain, Conservative member of Parlia ment for Sleaford division of Lincolnshire, will be appointed to the office. Pardon for Political Prisoners. Paris, Dec. 17. — Le Paris states that President Carnot, on Jan. 1, will pardon all political prisoners. RUINED ON THE F.RST ROUND. A Young Man Just Starting Out in Life Detected Robbing the Mails. New York, Dec. 17.— Joseph Lachen, an employe in the special delivery department of the post office, was arrested to-day for robbing the mails. Special delivery letters were found in every one of his pockets when arrested. Twenty-seven in all were found upon him. He is a meek lookiug young man, 19. years of age, living with his parents at No. 133 Chrystie street. Lachen was ap pointed last June, after passing a civil ser vice examination. He made a confession at once and said he had been pursuing his ne farious business for over a month. The prisoner was taken before United States Commissioner Shields and held in S3,(XX) to answer. He received a college education and was considered a model young man. His parents are nearly heart-broken at the disgrace brought upon them. Ex-Public Printer Rounds Dead. Omaha, Neb., Dec. 17.— 8. P. Rounds, editor and proprietor of tb?Omaha Repub - liran. died this evening of pneumonia. He was ’Public Printer in Washington during President Arthur's administration. SAVANNAH, GA., SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1887. CHIEF OF AIL THE CLUBS. THE CONVENTION AT NEW YORK WINDS UP ITS BUSINESS. James P. Foster, of New York, Chosen President After a Somewhat Heated Canvass—A. L. Snowden, of Phila delphia, Was the Second Most Prom inent Candidate—The Anti-Lamar Resolutions Squelched. New York, Dec. 17.—1 t was not until 11:15 o’clock this morning that Chairman Evarts called the Convention of the Repub lican Club to order. The election of delega tions from each State for Vice President and member of the Executive Committee were then announced. When Gen. Nathan Goff arose to make the nomination for West Virginia long-continued applause greeted him. Trouble arose over the selec tion for Alabama. There was only one representative from that State. He was Samuel R. Lowree (colored). He would not take the responsibility of nominating these men. Mr. Evarts then ruled that any State not feeling ready to make the nomination could wait until action had been taken in the State refereed to. nominations for president. Nominations for President, of the national league then followed. Seward A. Simons, of Buffalo, in eloquent terms nominated James P. Foster, President of the New York Republican Club, for President. Gen. Nathan Goff, of West Virginia, in words of high praise, nominated A. Loudon Snowden, f Philadelphia. Col. Atkinson, of Michigan, nominated Col. Nathan Goff. Mr. Goff declined, saying his position of Congressman and his other duties would prevent him from filling the position. Delegate Wilburmott, of New Jersey, spoke warmly in favor of Mr. Foster. Mr. Warwick, of Pennsylvania, rose to second the nomination of Mr. Snowden. A cry of “Let some other State nomi nate him!’ was raised. Mr. Warwick said: “He has been nomi nated by another State. Modest Pennsyl vania only seconds the nomination.” Senator Harr, of Michigan, thought the Presidency should remain in New York. foster finally elected. William H. Beveridge, of Virginia, spoke for Mr. Snowden. Leonidas Houk, of Tennessee, spoke for Mr. Foster, and Judge Brown, of Ohio, said that without a speech he would second the nomination of Mr. Foster for the Ohio delegation. Mr. Snowden here withdrew his name from the contest for President. There were loud cries of question. W. E. Gardner, of Wisconsin, moved the election of Mr. Foster by acclamation. It was carried, and by a tumultous cry of “Aye,” and not a single “Nay,” James P Foster, of New York, was declared elected President of the national league. OFFERED TO DEPEW. The New Yorkers had endeavored to persuade Chauncey M. Depew to accept the Presidency but he declined. J. M. "Condon, of Knoxville, is Vice President for Tennessee, and John S. Wise for Virginia. J. J. Littleton is a member of the Executive Committee for Tennessee, and J. W. Southard for Virginia. A resolution by Howard N. Fuller, of Albany, was the cause of much excitement. It ran as follows: Resolved. That this contention of the Repub lican clubs of the United States, representing the universal sentiment and patriotic desire of the Republicans of the United States, repre seated by us. records its emphatic disapproval and condemnation of President Cleveland's action in the nomination of 1., Q. 0 Lamar for the Supreme Court bench of the United States, and we recommend that the Republican mem bers of the United States Senate vote against the confirmation of the same. The matter was put to a viva voce vote on the question of tabling, and although the noes seemed to be as strong at least as the jayes, Mr. Evarts declared it tabled. A resolution of a similar character intro duced Thursday, and sent to the Committee od Resolutions, was allowed to remain, although several energetic attempts were made to get it again before the convention. The convention adjourned sine die. SEVEN LOST THEIR LIVES. The List of Those Killed at Westches ter Increased. Westchester. Pa., Dec. 17.—The dead body of D. O. Taylor, Clerk of the County Courts, was found this morning in the ruins of the Edison Electric Company's works, the scene of yesterday’s terrible fatal boiler explosion. Taylor had called at the works only a few minutes before the explosion occurred. Edward Schofield, a laborer, who was taken from the ruins last night, died this morning from his injuries. This makes seven deaths from the explosion, as follows: Walter Embree, superintendent of the works. • D. O. Taylor. Edward Schofield. Three colored laborers named: El wood Becket, John Bradley and Samuel Ebb. Hettie T. Jones, 13 years old, daughter of William Jones, who was struck by a heavy piece of timber some distance from the scene of the explosion, while returning from School. . Five other men were severely injured, but will all recover. Thousands Made Idle. Pittsburg, Dec. 17.—The converting, blooming and mil departments of the Edgar Thompson Steel Works, at Braddock’s Pa.., closed down to-day, and the employes were notified that for the present there would be no work for them. It is understood that the rail mill’s suspension is for an indefinite period, but that the blooming and convert ing departments will resume after the an nual repairs have been made. The shut down will throw several thousand men out of employment. Trial of the Chicago. Washington, Dec. 17.—Secretary Whit ney this afternoon received a telegram from Commodore Gbe ardi, Commandant of the Navy Yard, at Newark, reading as follows: “The Chicago has returned. The trial trip was successful. She made steam freely without the use of the forced draught. Her engines show no signs of weakness. Cor rected for tides she made fifteen knots per hour. The horse-power has not yet been worked up.” All Were Doing Well. Nogales, Ari. Dec. 17.—The United States man-of-war Iroquois has left Topo lambapo and started for San Francisco. The commander reports that he rode 150 miles on horsoliack through Owen's colony and found the colonists all had plenty to eat and were receiving *3 per day. None of them wished to leave. Dry Goods Dealers Assign. Boston, Dec. 17.—Cushman & Cre, deal ers In fancy dry goods at No. 39 Temple place and No. 23" West street, have assigned. Thoir liabilities nre $60,000 and their assets $86,000, nominally. • VIRGINIA’S COUPONS. The Legislature Bound to Abide by the Rlddleberger Bill. Richmond, Va., Dec. 17.—The Finance Committee of the two houses of the Gen eral Assembly held a special meeting to-day to hear AY T . 1,. Royall, counsel for the foreign bondholders on the debt question. There was much talk on the subject, which was participated in by nearly every person present. Mr. Royall "asked that all action in the coupon cases he suspended for thirty days, saying that during that time he would" use his best efforts to prevent any coupons being presented in payment for taxes, that he would go to Lon don and endeavor to get the English bond holders to settle upon terms satisfactory to the State, and that if the bondholders re fused to agree to his proposition be would resign his p?sition as counsel. The senti ment of the committee, as expressed by many of the members, was that it would be useless for Mr. Royall to undertake any negotiations which departed from the prin ciples of the Riddleberger bill. A commit tee was appointed to prepare a resolution in relation to the matter to be presented at a joint meeting of the committees next Mon day. I’he sub-committee appointed at to-day’s meeting has drafted a resolution to be sub mitted at Monday’s meeting. The resolu tion in effect is as follows: That the Gov ernor be authorized and requested to direct the officers of the State to suspend all pro ceedings against parties who have hereto fore tendered coupons for taxes until Jan. 35, provided the bondholders shall cease all attempts to force coupons into the Treas ury. and will publish a circular that they will not sustain tax papers tendering coupons for taxes in the interim. The resolution concludes by declaring that the State will pay' no more than the amount fixed by the Itiddieberger bill. FIRE AS A CONNOISSEUR An Art Establishment Ruined by an Early Morning Blaze. Milwaukee, Dec. 17.—Shortly before 3 o’clock this morning fire broke out in the store of I. C. Iversen, a manufacturer of picture frames, and dealer in art goods at No. 435 East Water street, and completely destroyed, the upper portion of the build ing. the entire stock was ruined, as an Immense quantity ot water was required to subdue the flames. Quinn’s book store, immediately adjoining the Iversen building, was thoroughly drenened. The loss on the Iversen stock and building is about $135,000. Iversen’s stock, which is almost a total loss, was insured fo- $104,000, and Quinn’s stock, which is badly damaged, is covered by a policy for $0,500. Nearly fifty insurance companies are interested in the losses. FLAMES FEAST ON PEANUTS. Norfolk, Va., Dec. 17.—Fire this morn ing at the town of Franklin, on the Sea board and Roanoke railroad, destroyed Pretlow & Co.’s warehouse, containing 7,000 bags of peanuts and three car loads of coal. The loss is about $30,000. TWO BURNED TO DEATH. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 17.—A house in which lived George Banerli, aged 61, and his wife, aged 58, of Hamburg, Erie county, was burned last night and the couple were too infirm to make their escape., NATURE’S WHITE MANTLE. A Deep Fall of Snow Reported in Pennsylvania and Washington. Reading, Pa., Dec. 17.—The greatest snow of the year fell here this afternoon, and at 10 o’clock to-night in this oisy its depth was eighteen inches, and it was still falling. The storm is general all over the eastern section of the State, Lancaster re ports 14 inches, Lebanon 14, Harrisburg 10, Allentown 14 and through the coal regions nearly a foot has fallen. Railroad trains are delayed, and shipments of the Reading railroad are greatly interfered with. Coun try roads have drifted to a depth of three and four feet. THE BEAUTIFUL AT WASHINGTON. Washington. Dec. 17. —The first snow of the season here fell tbisafternoon. It, began at 1 o’clock, and for a time melted as fast as it fell, but at 7 o’clock this evening there were four inches of snow on the ground and it was still falling. Yesterday afternoon the weather was mild and springlike, and the chance in the atmosphere and appear ance of the country in less than tweny-iour hours is striking. KNIGHT OUT ON BAIL. Two Men Become His Bondsmen in the Sum of $35,000. Philadelphia, Dec. 17. —Joseph Knight, who was committed to prison Thursday in default of $35,000 bail to answer a charge of embezzling $65,000 from the Manufac turers’ Bank, while employed in that insti tution as clerk, was to-day released from custody. William H. Kenible and William H. Hurley entered security in the amount required, binding themselves *to produce Knight on the third Mondav in February next in the United States District Court. KENTUCKY'S DESPERADOES. An Old Feud Breaks Out Afresh and Costs Six Lives. Winchester, Ky., Dec. 17.—The feud let ween the Adams and Casswell factions broke out again last Sunday night in Rock castle county, when, after church services, Frank Adams was killed by one of the Casswells. Since then Frank Ha-don; James Lunsford,‘James Townsend, Thomas Jackson and two others whose names are unknown have been killed, while many others have been wounded and several houses have been burned. KILLED WITH A KNIFE. A Half-Witted Boy Murders His Brother and Sister. Chicago, Dec. 17. —A special to the Daily News, from Columbus, Ark., says: “Charles Whitsott, a half-witted boy, aged 18 years, went out walking with his young brother, aged 9, and his sister, aged 6. He returned home alone and informed his mother that he had killed them, showing a large knife with which he had doue the deed. The fioy and girl were found stretched out in pools of blood, with their heads cut off.” Killed by a Falling Pistol. New Orleans, Dec. 17.~The Picayune's special from Greenville, Miss., says: “D. J. liosser, a prosperous merchant of Leland, Miss., aged 28 years, was boarding a train at Leland to "day wbeu bis pistol fell out of his pocket and was discharged. The bullet struck Ressor in the breast inflicting a wound which proved fatal in a short time.” ' Chicago’s Striking Printers. Chicago, Dec. 17.— The Bricklayers and Stone Masons Unions, the strongest and most wealthy of all the trades unions in the city, adopted a resolution last night to aid the striking printers both morally and financially. FEDERATION OF LABOR. BUSINESS DONE ON A RUSH AND ADJOURNMENT REACHED. A Resolution Passed Denouncing the Action of the Police in Several Cities In Interfering Wl*h Public Meetings Workingmon Advised to Foster a Spirit of Independence in Politics. Baltimore, Dec. 17.—The Convention of the American Federation of Labor this morning took up its consideration of the report of the Committee on Resolutions. Many unimportant matters were acted upon, and hustoess was disposed of as rap idly’ us possible. A resolution, intro duced by Mr. Black, a delegate from the Bakers’ Union, denouncing the ac tion of the police' in various cities in interfering with- meetings, and the tendency of the authorities in some sections to curtail the constitutional rights of the people, and insisting that the spirit of anarchy as displayed by the authorities should be .uqdmiiv.'d by working people, was the subject Or'prolonged debate. It was vigorously opposed by a fejv conserva tive delegates, hut was finally passed after the words “unlawful oppression” had been substituted for “anarchy.” POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE. A resolution was adopted advising work ingmen to guard more carefully their con stitutional rights, and to foster a spirit of independence in |>o!itical aot.on. Another urged extension of the educational system, and the necessity of having the science of government added to the list of subjects taught in the public schools. The Blair educational bill was indorsed. A protest against any reduction of the in terna I revenue tax on tobacco was approved, as was also a protest against the proposed extradition treaty with Russia. The efforts being made to establish an international system of arbitration as a substitute for war was approved in a reso lution. The coercion policy of England towards Ireland was condemned and sympathy ex pressed with Ireland in her struggles for emanci nation. The thanks of the convention were ex tended to the members of the press, the Mayor of Baltimore and the local reception committee. An effort was made to have the conven tion pass a resolution protesting against any reduction in the tariff on raw materials, but it was not successful. The Chicagopriiiters’ difficulty with their employers was deplored and resolutions v/as passed sustaining them in the stand thov have taken. The eight-hour bill now under considera tion by Congress was warmly indorsed, and after the adoption of a few minor measures the convention adjourned. CUSTOM HOUSE THIEVES. They Forged Certificates to Gfet Pos session of Silks. New York, Dec. 17.— A $50,000 robbery of valuable silks was unearthed to-day in the United States Appraiser’s stores in this city, implicating several of the clerks in the Department of Customs in a clever forgery. It seems that numerous petty thefts have been going on in the department for some time and special agents had been on the scent for some time. Valuable imported silks, the theft, of which was discovered to-day, were imported by a large house from Paris early in the week. When a member of the firm inquired today if the* goods had been examined it was found that the certificates of the appraisers of goods had beeu forged, and the goods carted a wav on the strength of forged certificates, on Thursday last. One clerk has been ar rested. and others who are implicated will be brought in later. There was considera ble excitoment among the attaches of the office over the exposure. REV. FULTON'S BOOK. The Rand Avery Company Will Print ( It Conditionally. Boston, Doc. 17.— Rev. Justin D. Fulton today wrote a letter to the Rand-A very Company, which recently refused to print hi.i book, entitled, “Why Priests Should Wed,” submitting a tommnnication from Anthony Comstock, in which the latter states that after an examination of the book he lielieves Dr. Fulton’s motive* and inten tions ure absolutely honest and right, and that the facts collected are absolutely true, supported by living witnesses. Dr. Fulton, therefore, demands that the print ing oomiainy submit the proofs to the Attorney General, or any lawyer, and that if there is anything in them which they de cide will make the company liable, the author will modify sneh portions. The Iland-Avery Company have replied that under those conditions they will print the book. MOBILE AND OHIO. A Belief That the Illinois Central Has Gained Control of It. St. Louis, Dec. 17.— The report tele graphed a few days ago that ex-I’resident Clark, of the Illinois Central railroad, bail been chosen Vice-President and General Manager of the Mobile and Ohio railroad is accepted in railroad circlei here and it is argued that if Mr. Clark has accepted this position on the Mobile and Ohio, it may be taken as proof that, the Illinois Central Company, with which he has been so long and prominently connected, and with which his relations nre still -6f a most intimate nature, lias gamed control of the Mobile and Ohio. IVES DISCHARGED. The Complainant in the Larceny Case Failed to Appear. Nf.w York, Dec. 17. —Judge Kilbretb, at the Tombs Police Court, to-day rendered his decision in the ease of Henry S. Ives, the young financier, charged with larceny from the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company by Mr. Dexter. The Judge dismissed the complaiat and dis charged the accused. Neither Mr. Dexter nor his counsel was in court. Mr. Ives, his lawyers and several friends were there, and when the defendant was discharged he was congratulated. Ives says be will at once institute proceedings against Mr. Dexter, claiming SIOO,OOO for malicious prosecution. A Murder Jury Disagrees. Boston, Dec. 17.—Late this afternoon the jury in the Mrs. Sarah Robinson murder case reported that they were unable to agree and were discharges Mrs. Robinson was returned to jail. The jury stood eleven for acquittal to one for conviction. It is stated that the jurymen all believed in Mrs. Rob inson’s guilt, but thought the evidence con trary to law. Murder Near Eastman, Eastman, Ga., Dec. 17.—Joshua Coffee killed his son-iu-low, Murdock Bryan, about twelve miles from here yesterday. No de tails can be learned. The Coroner has been sent for. The parties have never agreed. SOUTH GEORGIA'S CONFERENCE The Appointments will be Announced To-Morrow Morning. Sandkrsvili.e, Ga.. Dec. 17.—The South Georgia Conference of the Methodist church South met at ii o'clock this morning, Bishop H. N. McTyeire presiding. The opening religious services were conducted by Rev. A. Clarke. The following having been recommended by quarterly conferences and having stood approved examinations were admitted on trial: Gordon T. Roberts, of New Houston Street church, Savannah; Freeman L. Tokes, of the Gordon circuit; William E. Mumford, of the Central circuit; Thomas D. McMicbael, of the Crowell circuit; Mitchell J. Adams, of the Ellaville circuit; John H’. Connors, of the Smithvillo cir cuit; Harrison Stubbis, of the Pelham cir cuit; Thomas B. Kemp, of the Attapulgus circuit; Walter C. Jones, of the Newton circuit; Oscar B. Chester, of Buinbridgo; Orson W. Branch, of Attapulgus; Heury T. Eteridge, of Pearson; Robert P. Fam, of the Lowudes circuit. ELECTED TO ORDERS. The following, upon recommendation of quarterly conferences, were elected to Deacons’ orders: Jehu T. Mims, William H. Martin, Joseph W. Black, Thomas R. McMichaei, Botwar H. Gee, Andrew M. Brett and John C. Handers. The following were elected to Elders’ or ders: Harrison Stubbs and James M. Wil cox. Dr. Hinton presented the credentials of William li. Young, of Savannah, who withdraws from the church. R. E. L. Folsom was exposed. Revs. 8. 3. Sweet, C. J. Tole and David R. McWil liams were continued as supernumeraries. F. R. C. Ellis, W. H. Thomas, S. G. Childs, A. B. Hanier, W. F. Bearden, W. P. Roberts, L. G. R. Wiggins, W. 8. Baker, C. A. Moore, J. 31. Marshall, J. R. Owen aud R. B. Lester were superannuated. The committee failed to recommend W. M. Watts. REPORTS READ. Numerous reports wore made, read and adopted. None of them possessed any special features. The Committee on the Educational Loan Fund Association, J. B. McGehee, G. G. N. McDonnell, J. O. Branch, J. K. Ilinse, Isaac Hardeman and Dr. G. J. Allen, ar rived and were introduced to the conference. An afternoon session was held at 3 o'clock. Committee reports were continued until 4:30 o’clock, when the memorial services in commemoration of Revs. John E. Sentell and William F. Conlv were held. The memorial on the former was read by Rev. J. R. McClesky aud on the latter by Rev. J. W. Weston. The conference then adjourned to meet Monday morning at 8 o’clock, the Rishop stating that the labors would tie completed by 9 o’clock, when the appointments will be read. To-night the missionarv meeting was held. It was addressed by Dr. Young J. Allen. To-inorrow Bishop McTyeire will preach the II o’clock sermon at the Methodist church, W. P. Harrison at the Baptist, and Rev. J. D. Anthony at the Christian church. AUGUSTA ANitALS. Paul F. Hammond Dead—Drowning of Michael Dowe. Acgusta, Ga., Dec. 17.—Capt. Paul F. Hammoud, after an illness of two months, died at 1 o’clock this morning at his home on Beech Island, S. C. Capt. Hammond was one of the ablest writers in South Caro lina, as well as an industrious farmer. He was a son of the late ex-Gov. Hnmrnond, of South Carolina, and he will be laid at rest beside his father in the family burying ground at 3 o’clock to-morrow. He leaves a wife and five children. The death by drowning of an old and re spected citizen has just come to light. Michael Dowe, who was about 60 years old, employed as day watchman at the city sta bles, and who redded at the corner of Barnes and Cumtning streets, failed to reach home at the usual hour last night. His fam ily liocame uneasy, and made a diligent search for him, but without avail. He was last seen alive at 6-80 o’clock, yesterday af ternoon, in conversation with his nephew, Lieut. YVilliam Desmond, of the txilic*' force. As he was compelled to cross the canal to reach home. It. was supposed he had fallen in and had been drowned. The water in the canal was accordingly shut off this afternoon, and at 7 o'clock to-night his body wus found in the first level, twenty-five yards below the bridge, from which he must Dave fallen. The Coroner held an inquest to-nigbt and a verdict of accidental drown ing was returned. ALABAMA’S FRATRICIDE. Bad Feeling Engendered by the Older Brother’s Position. Montgomery, Ala., Dec. 17.—Additional particulars of the Henry county tragedy, in which Robert and John Johnson killed their older brother Charles, says that the diffi culty occurred at 2 o’clock in the morning- Their father had made Charles manager of the farm, and this caused bad blood. Fresh fuel was added to the flames when the time came to divide the crop. The younger boys went off and got drunk, came home and killed their older brother, stayed around till neighbors came and then coolly went off whistling. No doubt is entertained that they will by lynched. The scene of the tragedy is thirty live miles from any telegraph station. Consecration Services. Sylvania, Ga., Dec. 17.—Confirmation services were held In "All Saints” Episcopal church in t his place last, night by" Bishop Weed, of Florida. After an eloquent ser mon by the Bishop the following class was confirmed: Miss Emma and Marie Hazle hurst, Miss Annie Haridon, Judge John H. Hull, Mr. J. W. Judkins, Mr. Charley Haridon and Mr. Arthur Haridon. The church was beautifully decorated with vines and evergreens and was filled to its utmost capacity, besides the Bishop the following ministers were in attendance and heljied to conduct the services: Rev. R. \V. McConnell, rector, and Rev. D. A. Winn. To day at 10 o’clock the church was con secrated to the worship of God in an elo quent and impressive sermon by the Bishop. SOO,OOO for a Masonic Charity. New York, Dec. 17.—The Free Masons of New York and Brooklyn to-night closed the largest and mo t successful fair ever held in the interest of the fraternity. Its proceeds, which will no SOO,OOO or more, are to be used to build an asylum for destitute masons and for their widows and orphans. Higgins’ Successor. Washington, Dec. 17.—Perry H. Smith, of New York, a cousin of Secretary Fair child, has boen appointed Chief of the Ap pointment Division of the Treasury Depart incut, to succeed Eugene Higgins, of Mary land. Mr. binith is at present a disbursing clerk of tho Post Office Department. Hick and bilhous headache, and all de rangements of stomach and bowels, cured by Dr. Pierce’s “Pellets”—or anti-bilious granule*. 25 cents a vial. No cheap boxes to allow waste of virtues. By druggists- (PKICEftIO A YEAR f 1 acE.vra AcoPi f FLO El DA’S METRO POLIS. DISSOLUTION OF A PROM®>IENT DRY GOODS FIRM. Death of a Man Who Was Prominent as a Politician During the Republi can Regime—A Man Injured at Pa latka Brought to the Metropolis for Treatment. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 17.—The dry goods firm of Kohn, Furchgott & Benedict has been dissolved, Charles Benedict withdrawing. The firm now con sists of Morris Kobn, Max Furchgott, Her man Furchgott and Leopold Furchgott, and will bo known as Kohn, Furchgott & Cos. S. L. Tibbitts a well-known resident, died last night. In the days of the Republican regime Mr. Tibbitts was a prominent poli tician. He was postmaster at Tallahassee for several years aud afterward crier in the United States Court here. He was Deputy United States Marshal several years, and was Captain in the Fourth Wis consin regiment, which had the famous live eagle “Abe." He was a native of Fairport, Me., and leaves a young wife and son. L. I. Fleming and E. M. l’Engle will be employed by tho newly elected city officials to bring the late election before the Supreme Court for its decision. Hon. Norman F. Scott, the prominent politician who died at Concord, Fla., yes terday, was a member of the recent Consti tutional Conveuticn and an ex-member of the I-egislature. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor in opposition to Har rison Reed in 1868. In the United States Court this morning, in the matter of the petition of E. 8. (Juimby for final confirmation of the survey of the Domingo Acosta grant, which, ac cording to the maps in tho United States Land Office, conflicts with the survey of the Bernardo Begin grant, the case on demurrer interposed by tho heirs of Begin, was argued and submitted. Over 20,000 acres are in volved. A Mr. Jaffray accidentally fell at the Florida Southern railway dock, in Palatka, last night, and broke the bones of his left ankle. He was brought to this city on the steamer City of Jacksonville this morning and a doctor called to set the bones. Mr. Jaffray is agent for tho Hardwood property in Volusia county. A FESTIVE VETERAN. JohnSwlnton Has an Hour’s Chat with a One-Legged Hero. New York, Dec. 17.—1 have just enjoyed an hour’s chat with a veteran one-legged hero of the war who is always an object of Interest to New Yorkers, Gen. Dan Sickles, who left his right pillar on the battle field of Gettysbnrg a quarter of a century ago. As you look at Gen. Sickles it is hardto believe that in three years ho will reach the age of threescore and ten. In his frame ha is truly a “stalwart of the stalwa’-ts.” He is of great girth in the body and chest, and his arms look as though they could wield the hammer of Thor. He has a massive bead, strong features, a dork complexion and an energetic expression which is in creased by the fire of his dark eves. His thick head of hair and heavy moustache re tain their pristine hue, aud seem even darker than they were in his younger years, but whether this is owing to the influence of art or the generosity of nature it would take an experienced observer to tell. Over forty years ago this scarred but lively veteran of politics and war was in the New York Legislature, and during the bitter debates upon slavery that preceded secession he was a leader of the Democracy in Congress. His career as a volunteer officer in the service of tha Union, from tha time he raised his renowned brigade until the day lie was maimed life, and through the battles that were fought between tba Chickahominy and Gettysburg was disting uished by the same vehemence and tenacity that be bad previously displayed in politics and that were subsequently displayed in another field, about which less is known by his countrymen. It was of this latter, and especially of his successful efforts at Madrid, when he was American Minister to the short lived Spanish Republic (1869-1874) to bring about the abolition of negro slavery in the Spanish West Indies, that he took occasion to speak. I know that there are documents upon this subject in the State Department at Washington, from which one of the most striking chapters in our diplomatic annals oould lie written; and it is to fie hoped that the chapter, winch would bring to light a remarkable but obscure episode in the stormy career of Gen. Sickles, will not re main unwritten till his life has ended. It ia not too much to say that It was by Gen. Bickles’s pressure upon the voluble but wavering President Castelar that the abolition of slavery in Porto Rico was brought about, nor is it too much to say that it was under the fame pressure that the law providing for gradual emancipation in Cuba, w hich is now being carried out, waa promulgated. Furthermore, if Gen. Sick lee had th a been able to secure the desired co operation at Washington, the “Gem of the Antilles” would long ago have been under the American flag. Gen. Sickles is a man of fortune by inheritance, and knows how to enjoy life in the fasnionable circles of New York. Like Gen Sherman, he is a favori.e on festivA. occasions, and ranks among the best after dinner speakers in the city. As politician, soldier, diplomat aud emancipator, he has played his part these many long years among the important actors of our change ful aS e. John Swinton. Sanford Sayings. Sanford, Fla., Doc. 17. —Sanford ij busy. Nine large brick structures are being rapidly built, including the Bishop block, the Stone & Gove Mock, the handsome De ment building and the Union depot The managers of the South Florida Ex position promise us a magnificent affair in February, but they have progressed slowly toward putting the fair grounds in proper condition, and have not as yet erected • single building. A little more push and energy is absolutely necessary. The Sanford House will be opened under anew management soon. Dr. J. J. Harris, the new postmaster, moved the mail matter, etc., from the Lyman building to the Journal-office. Swift’s Steel Works Sold. Cincinnati, 0., Dec. 17.—Adam Wagner assignee, sold to-day, by order of the court Swift’s Iron and Steel Works in Newport Ky Tho real estate machinery. materiaK and stock sold for $105,650. It was bought by H. A. Shriver, who Is said to represent a company composed of A. L. Gahr, Adam Wagner, R. W. Nelson and others. This property belonged to E. L. Harper and its paper figured in the Harper trial. Tampa’s Siege. Tampa. Fla., Dec. 17.—The following no. t ice was made to-dav: “The City Council, at a special meeting, held yesterday, decided not to raise the quarantine against all per sons subject to yellow fever for the present. It is not considered safe to open the doors yet. C. E. Harrison. President of the City Council.” __ The weather is much cooler. What sick ness exists is confined to returned refugee*