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Newspaper Page Text1 the morning NEWS, ) ’ Fbtahlishkd I*o. Incorporated 1688. V j IsTILL, President. $ SEIZURE OF THE OZiMA. THE VESSEL BBOUGHT TO A STOP BY A CANNON BALL. Her Captain Informed That Gonaives Was Blockaded and Compelled to Go to Port Au Prince Escorted by Three Men-of-War - Bold Front of the Oesipee's Commander. "> EW Yohk. July Jl.—Capt. Rockwell, commander of the Clyde steamer Ozama, called at the office of the Clydes this iriorn inc at 9 o’clock and reported the arrival of hi" vessel. An evening paper gives the following as the result of aa interview with Capt. Rockwell: The Ozama left this city on June 2, bound for Gonaives, llayti. She carried a cargo of provisions, but no arms or ammunition of any kind. captured bt gunboats. On the morning of Juno 9, when the Ozama was about thirty-two miles from Gonaives, three Haytian gunboats were dis covered rapidly approaching. Capt. Rock well, not wishing to be delayed by any of the whims to which Haytian war vessels ai constantly subjecting American vessels, piled on steam ana forged ahead as fast as he could. The gunboats he soon made out to be some of Legitime’s ships. They "ere the Defense, the Marseilles and the Toussaiut L’Overture. The Ozama h a d nut gouo far w hen suddenly, from a lonz gun on the bow of the Defense, came a dash, and a cannon ball whizzed across the Low of the Ozama. That settled mat ters, and Capt. Rockwell hove to. The De tL;,Su was now alongside and a boat was lowered. It was poll led alongside of the l)z ima and the first officer clambered up the side. A SAUCY ANSWER. “The Captain of the Defense wants you to come aboard his vessel at once,” said the officer. "Tell your captain,” answered Capt. Rockwell, “that if he wants to see me ho cun find mo on board my ship.” Iho officer saluted, returned to the De fe. o > with t apt. Rockwell’s answer, and soon returned with an official known as the secretary of the Defense. This individual as ed to see tho Ozama’s papers. They were shown him. “! ionaives is blockaded,” he told Capt. Rockwell, "and you cannot go there. You will i.ave to go with us either to Port au Prince,Jackael, Jerenie, or Aux Caves. You can go nowhere else.” TAKEN TO PORT AU PRINCE. In vain Capt. - Rock well protested against his being detained, but he finally had to j givem and said he wouid go to Port au Prince. We would be more likely to meot au American man-of-war there than any where else. Uuder escort of the three gun boats, the Ozama arrived in the outer imrixr of Port au Prince that night. Early the next morning the Ozama was taken ■ into the inner harbor and anchored under the guns pf the fort. Capt. Rockwell im mediately went ashore and sought out Minister Thompson, who represents this country-pi Haytl. OUR MINISTER IGNORED. The American minister communicated with the Haytian government asking why the Ozama wits detained and demanding Ler r- lease. Not the slightest attention wa paid to the letter, and no answer was received that day. The next morning tho American man-of-war Ossipee steamed into the harbor with Capt. Kellogg on board. As soon as she anchored, Capt. Rockwell pulled out to tier and met Capt. Kellogg coming in. Both gigs stopped and Capt. Rockwell told how he had been capturedl and that the Haytian government would not let him go out. Capt. Kellogg said he guessed he could take her out. Both com manders then went ashore and proceeded to the American minister’s house. BROUGHT THEM TO TIME. Tho entrance of the Ossipee into the“har bor had evidently stirred up the Haytian dignitaries, for they were at the American minister’s house in full force. There were 1 or four officials, Capt. Rockwell says, but he did not remember who they were. After being introduced the Hay tians were ready to argue the matter. “We are very sorry that this has happened,” they said, all smiles and very polite, “but course it could not be prevented. The port of Gonaives is blockaded and the vessel cannot proceed.” HER RELEASE DEMANDED. 1 here is no use of all this pal avering,” said the captain of the United States man or-war, “the ship has got to be released at once. \n U have no right todetain her, and , "ant you to distinctly understand that as long as I am here you cannot interfere with f American ships.” More arguing on the part of the Haytians followed, but their smiles had disappeared. * Kellogg then said; “I will give you Sj i° c >ock, and if that ship is not re leased by that time, I will come in and take Her by force/’ It was then 10 o’clock in the morning. d,>,u2 Ughty captain by this time bad his whnr U| ’’ - anc * his anger was increased when one 0I tho officials said: “Well, wo GonaiveU' 3 W * but she caunot to co “m? "u! ko to Gonaives, and she will too ’> Ji and 1 am B oin g to take her, mam r . ?**■ Kello *E- This settled the *" m Gaytians withdrew. Cap tains KeHjjjjg and Rockwell went to their respective vesl . THE HAYTIAnVgUVK IN. About noon a formal reloaSst was sent by President Legitime to Minister ''THrunii’son, and the latter sent it to Capt. Rockwell. , , e mUer immediately weighed anchoK. hoisted the American flag, and, with his whistle screaming defiance, sailed out from under the guns of the fort and' anchored alongside of the Ossipee. Three hearty American cheers were given by the crew of the war ship and they were returned with a vengeance. ON TO GONAIVES. At sunset on the same day the Otsipee ind Ozama proceeded to Gonaives without nrther molestation. Capt. Rockwell went m board of the Ossioee after they arrived ind thanked Cape. Kellogg. The report that 15,000 in gold had been iemanded and paid to Capt. Kellogg as an ndemnity by the Haytian government, is lot true, and nothing .whatever was said tbout au indemnity. Capt. Kellogg, how ;ver,gave the Haytian officials to know hat the release of the Ozama did not re leve them from a demaud being made fo r in ludemity. “ CONGRESSIONAL CONTESTS. 3. J. Randall’s Son-In-Law Retained by Several Contestants. Washington, July L-It is noted as a :urious fact that C. C. Lancaster of this lity, son-in-law of Representative Samuel I. Randall, has been selected as counsel by naif a dozen of the contestants in tho south ern contested election cases to come before tue next House. Mr. Lancaster, it is thought, has been selected for these con testants by Senator Quay and the other re b**uwUw “ * r - Hge Jiflfnino IN THE CONSULAR SERVICE. President Harrieon Gives Fourteen Men Appointments. Washington, July I.—The president made the following appointments to-day: A. Lowden Snowden of Pennsylvania to be minister resident and consul general of the United Statos toßoumania, Her via and Greece. William Hayden Edwards of Ohio to be consul general of the United Statos at Berlin. Augusub O. Brown of Rhode Island to be consul general of the United States at Rome. Eugene Schuyler of New York to be agent and consul general cf tho United Siates at Cairo. To be consuls of the United States — Wallace Bruce of New York, at Leith; William Harrison Bradley of Illinois, at Nice; Edmund B. Fairfield of Michigan, at Lyons; Irving J. Mauatt of Nebraska, at Athens; William Bowman of Kentucky, at Tien Tsin; Adolph G. Studer of lowa, at Barmen; Enoch J. Smithersof Delaware, at Osaka and Hioga; Alexander C. Moore of West Virginia, at Bt. Thomas; Charlos K. Johnson of Ohio, at Hamburg; Silas C. Halsey of New Jersey, at Sonneberg. UNCLE SAM’S PRINTING. The Dispute Over the Pay for the Use of the Presses. Washington, July I.—With the begin ning of the new fiscal year the use of eighteen steam plate printing presses in the bureau of engraving and printing ceased, throwing fifty-four workmen and assistants out of employment. Under the contract of last year, the government paid a royalty of $1 per 1,000 impressions, but the appropriation bill for 1889 cut this down to one cent a thousand. The new contract in accordance with the terms of the law, was drawn up to-day and forwarded to Secretary Windom, but it is hardly probable that the company which owns the patent will accept the terrnA Be fore tho appropriation committees of the two houses of congress last winter,represent atives of tho company offered to accept 50 cents per 1,000 impressions, but that sum was stricken out of the bill and 1 cent in serted. ALIEN LABOR CONTRACTS. Secretary Windom not Autnorlzed to Compromise on Fines. Washington, July 1. —The Attorney General has given an opinion to the Secre tary of the Treasury expressing grave doubts as to the authority of the latter un der section 3,409, Revised Statute, to com promise cases arising under the alien labor contract law. The question arose on the offer of the officers of the Church of the Holy Trinity of New York city to pay 8100 incompromisoof SIO,OOO imposed upon them for violation of tho alien labor contract law in the engagement of a foreign clergy man. The district attorney at New York and the solicitor of the treasury recom mended acceptance of the offer. The ques tion was subsequently submitted to the At torney General with the result as statod. The case had been previously appealed to the United States supreme court. LYDECKER’S NEW POST. He is Sent to Vancouver Barracks as a Reprimand. Washington, July I.—Maj. Garrett J. Lydecker, engineer corps, who was the engineer in charge of the Washington acueduct tunnel, lias been ordered to Van couver barracks, Washington territory. It is said by officers connected with the engineer corns that the detail of Maj. Ly decker to Vancouver barracks, is in the nature of a reprimand. It is customary to station an army engineer officer at each army headquarters, but never to detail an officer above the grade of first lieutenant for this service. It is understood that the detail wns made at the suggestion of Gen. Casey, chief of engineers. Gen. Casey took tho position that after Maj. Lydecker’s failure to properly super intend the construction of the Washington aqueduct, he could not be entrusted with the charge of other important improve ments, and that, therefore, there was no assignment which could be given him other than one of the character made to -dav. DEBT OF THE -NATION. A Decrease of $10,255,929 74 Made in the Last Month. Washington, July I.—The debt state ment issued to-day, makes the following showing: Decrease In the public debt dur ing June S 16,858,929 74 Decrease since June 30, 18S8. 88,938,035 19 Total interest bearing debt out standing 905,052,03141 Total debt outstanding of all kinds 1,051,401.891 56 Total debt less available credits 1,076,646,621 45 Legal tender notes outstanding. 346,681.016 00 Certificates of deposit 16,735,000 00 Gold certificates 116,792,759 00 Silver certificates 887,102,445 00 Fractional currency 6,916.690 47 Cash in the treasury 643,113,172 01 CALL LOSES A LAND CASE. The Colored Contestant Awarded the Tract in Dispute. Washington, July I.—First Assistant Secretary Chandler to-day, in a contest for the possession of a tract of land in the Gainesville, Fla., land district, between Senator Wilkinson Call and a colored man named Robert Swayne, decided adversely to Senator Call and gives 8 wayne a success bful contestant’s right. The case has been peSading in one form or another for many yeab'£, and there have been several decisions in it, y>ne by Secretary Teller in favor of Swaynco and a subsequent one in favor of Senator'o-11. —t Buck En Route Home. Washington, July I.—Chairman Buck has gone houje tired out. He will return late in the seasbn to get more Georgia ap pointments. MWnwhilo, Col. Locke will represent him hove. Col. Locke's appoint ment as chief of division in the sixth auditor’s office has been practically deter mined upon. Col. Buck was ouly awaiting this before going to Atlanta. Made Assistant Adjutant General. Washington, July 1. —Capt. Arthur McArthur, Jr., of the Thirteenth infantry, has been appointed assistant adjutant gen eral with the rank of major to succeed to the vacancy caused by the appointment of Gen. Kolton to be adjutant general. Blaine Goes to Bar Harbor. Washington, July 1. —Secretary Blaine and W alker Blaine left the city this even ing for Bar Harbor, where the former will remain until September. President Harri son contemplates paying the Secretary a visit iome time in July. Hughes Preparing His Report. Washington, July 1. —Col. Hughes has returned and is preparing a report to the war department oa the Lieut, Carter investigation. SAVANNAH, GA., TUESDAY', JULY’ 2, 1889. I'AY ASKED OF PORTUGAL THE RAILWAY NOT TO BE GIVEN UP WITHOUT PRICE. The British Government Sends Warn lng to Lisbon Three Men-of-War Bent to the Scene of the Trouble to Look After British Interests The Portugese Deny Violence. London, July I.—ln the House of Com mons this evening, Sir James Ferguson, parliamentary secretary to the foreign office, stated that Portugal had canceled the Delagoa Bay railway concession, not withstanding the representations of Eng land. The Portuguese government had bean informed by Ragland that Portugal would be held responsible for any loss which British investors might suffer try her action. The legal question involved was being con sidered by the government, aud proper sUps would be taken to protect the British residents at Delagoa Bay. mkn-of-war going to the scene. In the House of Lords to-day Lord Salis bury stated that in order to provide against any action by tho Portugese inimical to British interests, England had ordered three ships to, proceed to Delagoa Bay. This force would be sufficient to cope with any diffi culty that might occur. He considered that Portugal’s action in canceling the rail way concession was high-handed and unjust, and the government had informed Portugal that it would hold her responsible for all British losses. TO SAIL FROM CAPETOWN. Capetown, July I.—The British gun boats Bramble and Peacock have been or dered to proceed from here to Delagoa Bay. The Bramble is a composite gudboat of 715 tons and 1,000 horse power. The Peacock is a composite gunboat of 755 tons aud 1,200 horse power. VIOLENCE DENIED. Lisbon, July I.—Dispatches from Dela goa Bay are reassuring. The report of vio lence on tho purt of the Portuguese is de nied. There was no disturbance. The agents of the railway company have handed over the line to the Portuguese officials and have made a valuation upon the work thoy have already done. The directors of the Portuguese company at Lisbon, with which alone ’ the Portuguese government has treated,! have informed the government that they have no intention of resisting tho decree cancel ing the conce-siou, but will seek legal re dress. In political circles hero it is asserted that the concession aud Portuguese laws fully guarantee repayment of the capital which the railroad company has sunk in the enterprise. DISCUSSED BY THE DEPUTIES.’ In the Chamber of Deputies to-day, Senor Vazi, leader of the opposition, protested against foreign interference in Delagoa Bay. Senor Garcia replied that false and exaggerated statements of the matter had been published. Tho government would perform its duty and Bafely guard all its rights and interests. The government has agreed to submit the Delagoa Bay question to arbitratiion. CORK'S RIOT. Tho Trouble Discussed in the House of Commons. London, July 1. —In the House of Com mons this evening Mr. Sexton moved to adjourn in order to challenge the govern ment to explain the events attending the suppression of the nationalist meeting at Cork yesterday, which, ho said, was memo rable and disgraceful even under the pres ent regime of brute force. Mr. Redmond accused the government of promoting bloodshed and turmoil. Mr. Madden, solicitor general for Ireland, defended the action of the officials at Cork. BLAMED BY GLADSTONE. Mr. Gladstone said that the government had failed to reply to tho serious allega tions, which required the fullest explana tion. The ministry must not complain if the matter were raised again. Mr. Balfour denied that there was the slightest prima fa io case against the gov ernment. He Said that the government was anxious to avoid such scenes, but the members bad shown that they were not willing to surrender when summoned by courts of justice, and they tried to render the work of the police as difficult and dangerous as possible. The leaders of the mobs were primarily responsible. The police wore bound to do their duty. Mr. Sexton’s motlo.l to adjourn was re jected by a vote of 212 to 128. WILLIAM O'BRIEN OUT ON BAIL. Dublin, July 1. —William O’Brien, mem ber of parliament, who was arrested at Cork yesterday for addressing the meeting which the government had prohibited, was released to-day on bail. Alderman James Winstanley, a protest ant, and a supporter of Parnell, has been unaniously nominated to bo Lord Mayor of Dublin for 1890. LEO’S TEMPORAL POWER. The Pope Alludes to Premier Crispe’a Recent Speech. Rome, July I.—The pope, at a secret con sistory held yesterday, referring to the speech made in tho Senate, in which Pre mier Crispi dwelt upon the hopelessness of the attempts made to reconcile the vatihan, and declared that the temporal power of the pope was dead,' said: “I have summoned you at a time of very great difficulty. In my allocution I sp ko {exclusively of one act done against Rome, but there were many others. Statesmen dare even to bring forward accusations from the parlia mentary tribune as though wo wore able to decide or not to decide what relates to our sacred right*.” Secrecy as to the proceed ings was imposed upon the cardinals pres ent and a discussioa lasting an hour fol lowed. THE POPE TO LEAVE ROME. A discussion, lasting an hour, fol lowed on the question whether the papacy should not take measures to guard against the possibility of anew pope being compelled to proto st against the Bruno monument. The pope, accompanied by a single priest, went to St. Peter’s cathedral at 9 o’clock on Friday night,and remained therein prayer before the statue over an hour and a half. The consistory decided upon grave steps. It is reported that the pope expressed his firm intention to quit Rome shortly. ENGLAND'S PERSIAN VISITOR. Crowds Line the Thames for Seven Miles to See the Shah. London, July L —The Shah of Persia ar rived in the Thames this morning. The Prince of Wales and his sons received the Shab of Gravesend and accompanied him up the river to the Westminster palace siairs. An immense crowd of people were assembled on both sides of the river for a distance of seven miles, as the launch con taining the shah passed. The shah and Prince of Wales had lunch on board the launch before they landed. The shah was very affable. The weather wa clear. The Princess of Wales and her daughters re ceived the shah at Buckingham yitiaco. SECRET AN'S SALE. Frenchmen Buy “Tho Angelua” After Spirited Competiton. Paris, July I.—Tho sale of Secretan’s collection of paintings was begun to-day. There was a large attendance. Many for eign galleries wore represented. Number 73 in the catalogue was Millet’s “The Ange lus,” (evening prayer). For this famous picture there was spirited competition. The bidding started at 100.000 francs. Mr. Avery of New York offered 490,- 000 fanes. Just as a bid of 503,- 000 francs was made the auctioneer declaret M. Proust tho buyer of the pic ture. M. Proust, who was acting for the Musee de France, had bid 502,000 franca The American bidders protested that the auctioneer had been toil hasty. After an excited discussion, M. Proust finally yielded to tho auctioneer’:: appeal to allow the sale to be resumed. The Americans bid up to 550,000 francs. M. Proust finally purchased the picture for 553,000 francs. Tlie pictures generally brought more than M. Secretan paid for them. Au exception was the “Arab Fantasia,” by Fortuny, which cost 80,000 francs and was sold for 24,200. The Duke of Marlborough and other prominent Englishmen were present, but no important pictures were taken by English buyers. The chief purchasers were Frenchmen and Americans, with a few Belgians. The day’s sale realized 3,651,000 francs. A majority of pictures wore bought on commission and the roil buyers are not known. An agent of the Boston Museum of Art wns in attendance. Savon modern and eightv-nine ancient works are still to be sold. It is reported that “The Angelus” is destined for Loudon. BOUGHT BY FRENCH AMATEURS. London, July 2. — A Paris dispatch to the Standard says that M. Proust purchased “The Angolus” at tho Secretary salo for a group of amateurs, who clubbod together to prevent the picture leaving the country. Thev are to pay 100,000 francs, while the government pays 153,000 and the expenses of the sale. The picture wiil be giveu to the Louvre. Do Blowitz, the correspondent, says tho opposition in the Chamber of Deputies will not dare to complain. WITH STANLEY’S REAR COLUMN. The Publication of the Book Restrained by the Court. London, July I.—The 'chancery court has restrained one of Henry M. Stanley’s transport officers from publishing a book called “With Stanley’s Rear Column.” The court holds that the publication of tho book would be a breach of tho agreement between those engaged in the expedition not to publish any accounts of it until the official reports have been issued. RIOTING AT CARDIFF. Striking Tramway Employes Make Work for the Police. London, Julyl.—.The striking tramway employes at Cardiff are eng , ;ed in rioting. The companies have tried to run the cars with new men, under police escort. ' The strikers blocked the cars, and threw stones at the cars, hitting passengers, police, drivers and horses, and smashing windows. Several of the rioters have been arrested. The police force is large enough to eope with the rioters. Boulanger's Adherents. Paris, July I.—Gen. Boulanger has been elected district counselor of Boissy St. Leger. There were exciting scenes in the Cham ber of Deputies today causod by M. Tirard and M. Rouvler denying several charges of Boulangist journals. A motion strongly censuring tho offending journals was car ried by a vote of 349 to 16. The Steamer Victoria Safe, London, July I.— Tho Anchor Line steamer Victoria, Capt. Jameson, which left New York June 19 for Avonmoutti, passed Brow Head this morning. Some fears as to the safety of the Victoria lmvo lioon felt, as some bills {of lading belonging to her wore lately found on the shore of Man tucket Island. A Slight Railroad Accident. Berlin, July 1. —While an express train was running between Mayenso and Mann heim to-day, one of the passenger coaches left the tracks, and several American ladies and children were badly injured by broken glass. After their wounds had been dressed they proceeded to Baden. Bay State’s Marksman Win in Eng land. London, July I.—Tho Massachusetts rifts team contested with the Honorable artil lery company at rifle shooting to-day. The American team won by a score of 1,015 to 961. Havre’s Harbor. Paris, July I.— ln tho Senate to-day the bill for the improvement of the harbor of Havre was referred to the committee for further examination. France’s Panama Relief Bill. Paris, July I.—The bureau of the Senate hoe appointed a edmmittoe to consider the Panama canal relief bill. Four of the com mittee favor the measure and five oppose it. Church Divorces Null. Chicago, July I.—Judge Collins, in the circuit court to-day, decided that divorces in the Jewish church are null. A husband had secured a church divoroe and was suing for confirmation of it in the circuit court. WORK AT JOHNSTOWN. Six More Bodies, Recovered—Gov. Beaver on the Scene. Johnstown, Pa., July I.—Gov. Beaver arrived here this morning and held a secret conference with GeD. Hastings and the finance committee. They said after the meeting was over that the present plan of working would be continued. The gov ernor was pleased with the manner in which the work had been done. He expressed his entire satisfaction. Judge Cummin, who will distribute the relief funds, will arrive to-morrow. Coroner Evans and his jury visited South Fork dam to-day. They heard the testimony of two farmers who saw the dam break. Their evidence did not vary id any particular from what has already been sent out. Six bodies were found to-day. Bervia’s Boy King. Belgrade, July I.—-The czar has in structed M. Persians, the Russian minister ■here, to represent him at the ooronation of the boy king, Alexander. The ezar has sent the young king an autograph let ter and decoration of the Grand Cross of St. Anne. To be Burled in the Pantheon. Paris, July I.—ln the Senate to-day after a heated debate the bill to transfer the remains of Carnot, Morceau and Boudin to the Pantheon, was adopted by a vote of 21 1 Hto 52. PLANS OF THE BIG FIGHT. SULLIVAN TO SPEND TWO DAYS AT BPANIBH FORT. Jbe 24 Foot Ring for tho Fighters to Be Surrounded by Two Others— Ample Precautions to Guard Against , Interference—The Exact Location of tho Fight Still Uncertain. New Orleans, July 1. —Sullivan will spend Friday and Saturday at Spanish Fort, where preparations are being made to re ceive him. The twenty-four foot ring or square in which the great fight will take place will be surrounded by another ring at a distance of six feet. Within this will be seated representatives of the press, seconds, bottle holders, etc., aud a cordon of police. Outside of this will be another ring at a distance of forty-five feet within which those holding sls tickets will be seated. to guard against interference. Police will also guard this ring, both on tho inner and outer sides, to prevent inter ference with tho fighters or their seconds. A passage way- will be formed to allow the fighters to enter jumping over the ropes of the outer rings. Denis F. Butler has been given the stiperintendency of the construction of the ring. Capt. Jamieson, of Meridian with twenty resolute Mississippians will have charge of the inuer ring. In addition to this si>ecial guard, there will baa reinforcement of forty tried men from tho city, who, with Jamieson’s guard, will preserve order. special excursions. So far notices have been received that parties have been made up to come to tho light from Hazolhurst, Vicksburg, Green ville, Memphis, Jackson, Cairo, Houston, Galveston, San Antouio, Fort Worth, Pen sacola, Jacksonville, New Vork, Chicago, Montgomery, Denver, Mobile, Birming ham aud St. Louis-—about 2,000 in all to date. Curiosity is expressed us to when the trams are to leave the city for tho battle-ground on tho morning of the fight. That point lias not yet boon defi nitely decided, but it is believed that ail early spocial train, to carry tho press re[>- resoutalives, telegraphers, backers of tlie men, und interested parties, will leave tho city between 4 and 5 o’clock on the morning of the fight for the ring side. TRIP OF THE SLUGGERS. Attached to this train will bo In all likolihood a coach, carrying ono of the principals in tho fight. It is thought that Kilraiu will occupy a coach during tho night, and not leave it until ho gets into the ring. Ar rangements will probaly be male to have Sullivan, his trainer and seconds go over the evening before, it being thought that quarters quite near to the scene of t lie fight may bo obtained where tho big pugilist can have a quiet night’s rest. The arranginents are being made because it is not thought desirable to have the two men go over on the same train. TO FIGHT WITHOUT DELAY. When the first train gets to the grounds all the details will be perfected, and every thing got in readiness to have the pugilists fight instantly after the arrival of tho ex cursionists. The train carrying spectators will probably get off about 6 o’clock in tho morning. Tho scene picked out, it is said, is not on the railroad track, but it is not tar enough away to make it difficult to reach. The fact that there are several spots available on the lino of the road in several parishes sets at rest all doubts as to police interference. If there should fie any indication of interfer ence by the officials at the point selected, an event not at all likely to occur, the train will move on farther. WENT AROUND BUFFALO. Buffalo, N. Y., July 1. —A special train on the West Shore road, consisting of two Wagner sleeping cars and a baggage car, left Rochester at 8:36 o’clock to-night, under charge of Thomas Kilkenny of Syra cuse, and picked up Bullivan, Muldoon, Charlie Johnson and J. G. Warner of Roch ester, at Churchvillo Junction. Tho pugi list and his trainer had left the Western Now York and Pennsylvania train before arriving at Rochester, and gone around the city in order to avoid a crowd. The special arrived at Buffalo at midnight, and was switched to the Nickel Blate trucks at East Buffalo without coming into the city, thereby disappointing another crowd of friends, who were waiting at the station to catch a glimpse of him. The train will arrive at Cleveland to-morrow morning. DODGED ARREST AT ROCHESTER. Rochester, N. Yq July I.— lt was rumored around the city that Mayor Bar sons intended to arrest Sullivan for violat ing the law, which forbids any person from leaving ihe state to engage in prize fighting and the trip out into the country was to avoid this possible contingency. GOV. LOWREY S PROCLAMATION. Jackson, Miss., July I.— The following has been issued: To the Sheriff's. Constables and all other peace officers of the state of Mississippi: Whereas, It has become a matter of noto riety that certain men called John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilraiu. from distant states, intend on some near day, and in defiance of law and mor als to engage in prize fighting, and Wakuicas, It lias been reliably reported that such fighting is to take place within ltw miles of New Orleans, and it is likely to be within the limits of this state, now. therefore, 1, Robert Lawrey, governor, in the name and by the au thority of the statu of Mississippi, sensible of the wickedness, brutality and demoralizing in fluence of such crime, call upon you by your oaths of office to use all vigilance und endeavor to prev nt the commission thereof within yonr respective counties by promply apprehending all persons engaged, or being about to engage therein, as weil as their aiders and abettors, and deal with therh as the law directs, and in the event that such prize fight ing shall take place 1 cal! upon all conservators of the peaoe, as well as nil law-abiding citizen* in the community wherein the same shall occur, to take criminal proceedings against the guilty persons under the act of March, 7, is-- 1 , entitled an act to prevent prize-fighting m the state, and for other purposes, to the end that requisi tions may be employed if necessary to secure tlieir punishments! The governor lias also offered a reward of |SOO for the arrest of Sullivan and Kil rain, and their delivery to the officers of the county wherein the fight takes place, should they make Mississippi the battle ground. A PENKNIFE TO HIS THROAT A Professor Made Despondent by Con tinued Sickness. Raleigh, N. C., July I.—Raleigh Graves, professor of mathematics at the Htate uni versity, attempted to commit suicide here last night at the house of hiu brother-in law, Speer Whittaker, by cutting his throat with a peukuife. He had been in bad health for months, and had at times shown symptoms of derangement, die resigned his work ut the university last February. His wounds are not believed by his physi cians to be fatal. Bond Offerings. Washington, July I.—The treasury to day accepted tenders of bonds aggre gating *95,400 4%s at 106%. it tender of $1,000,000 4s at ISO was rejected. HONG KONG FLOODED. A Rainfall of 29 1-2 Inches In 33 Hours Causes Destruction. San Francisco, July I.—The steamer City of Rio de Janeiro arrived from Hong Kong and Yokahomo to-day. One of the most destructive rain storms in the history of Hong Kong, occurred May 29 and 80. The total rainfall for thirty-three hours was 29; ,j inches. At one time the fall measure. I nearly three inches per hour. Hong Kong paperß do not venture to estimate) the loss to private property, such as residences, stores, etc., but place the loss to publio property at 8200,000. Nearly every house within an urea of thirty square miles suffered. All the roads and streets were turned into mud heaps, and iunumeral shops and dwellings wore flooded. VIVID FLASHES OF LIGHTNING. Most every minute during the storm vivid Undies of lightning lighted up tho streets, which seemed more to resemble the bod 'fa river than roads in the contor of ttie town. Tlie water pipes burst at every corner, the roads were cut up almost bovonil recognition, and level roads were piled with earth and loosened stones and debris from tho upper streets so as to be impassable. Fifteen lives were known to have boon lost when the steamer sailed. A week after the storm tlie city presented the appearance of having suffered a subter ranean upheaval and subsidence. During tho first part of the week but. little progress was made witfi the w.irk of removing tliodebris. Loud complaints therefore arose about the serious danger to health to which the citizens were exposed by the onoking of drains, and the government was forced to call in the aid of tho military. CHARLESTON’S MURDER OABE3. Part of the McDow Jury Now Serving at Another Trial. Charleston, S. C., July I.— ln the oourt of general sessions to-day tho trial of tho case of John Wier for the murder of Will iam Muuzonmeier was commenced. Tho crime was committed March 9, throo days boforo the murder of Capt. Dawson, and was committed in a drunken street brawl in tlie upper part of tho city. The accused is represented by Judge Twiggs of Augusta, Ga. The jury Is composed of seven whites and five negroes, just tho reverse number of the great Mellow jury. Throe of the whites mid three of the negroes served on the McDow jury. Great interest attaches to tho verdict, anil unless there is a prompt acquittal there are threats of a row of gome kind. The negroes are still rejoicing over tho acquittal of McDow, and it is said that thoy w ill serenade him. THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Tho latent rumor is to the effect that tho Knights of Pythias liad a hand in the McDow vordict. It is said that two out of tho five whites and, probably four, are members of tho order, and that one of them was hoard to intimate in a barroom on Tuesday night last that McDow would go scot-free. In spitojof MoDow’s populirity with the negroes, and the ovation he is said to have received from his patients and friends, tlie public mind is not at all quiet. It looks as if another revolution in senti ment was going on, and it maybe that he will find that his friends will not after all “excuse his little indiscretion.” A RED SKIN LYNCHED. An Attempt to Outrage an lowa Woman His Offense. Bedford, la., July 1. —Last Friday a vagrant Indian made his appearance in the town of Gravity, but was soon ordered away. Ho noxt went to ’the residence of a young German named Frank Glassman and attempted to assault Mrs. Glassman, who wns alone in the house. She broke away from his grasp and ran to her husband screaming for help. Ho was plowing in a field. Tho Indian, meanwhile, made his escape. Later he was captured and lodged in jail. Early Sunday morning a mob ap peared at the jail anil demanded the keys from the sheriff, but he refused to give them up. The mob then battored down the doors and took tho Indian out and hanged him to a tree in the court yard. READING IRON WORKS SOLD. The Philadelphia and Reading Railway- Company Buys It In. Reading, Pa., July 1. —The immense plant of the Reading Iron Works, which failed four months ago for over $1,000,000, vvus put up for sale hero this afternoon. There was a large attendance of the leading iron men of the state. In forty minutes after the bidding Uegan the property in its entirety, which includes furnaces, rolling mills, tune mills, pipe mills, foundry, forge, eic.. besides valuable tracts of land, was sold to William P. Bard of this city for $150,500, subject to a mortgage of SOOO,OOO. Mr. Bard purchased it for the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company, and the works w ill resume operations at an early day. A SILVER LINED GAVE. New Mexican Miners Stumble Across a Hidden Fortune. Chicago, July I.—A disnatch from Kan sas City says; “Alarge cave near the Her mosa mining camp, ten miles from Los Cruces, N. M., has been opened up, and its interior is lined with veins of almost pure silver. It had for years escaped the eyes of old prospectors, b'cause there was nothing about the cave to indicate the mineral. It is now thought that the cave will exceed in richuoss the famous Bridal Chamber cave at Snake valley, N. 11., from which over $500,009 in silver was taken.” TONTI'S EX-TREASURER. The Magistrate Declines to Accept Less Than $40,000 Bail. Philadelphia, July I.—George W. Wright, the defaulting ex-treasurer of the Order of Toati, was to-lay committed to prison in default of $40,000 bail for his ap pearance at court to answer the charge of embezzle nent. The magistrate declin and to hear any proposition of tho counsel for a reduction of bail, stating that the security must l e equal to the amount of embezzle ment, which is placed at $39,300. Pennsylvania's Recent Vote. Harrisburg. Pa., July I.—The official vote of the recent election, as received and computed at the state department this afternoon, is os follows. For the prohibition amendment 296,617 Against 484.644 Majority against 188,027 For the suffrage amendment abolishing the poll tax qualification 183,371 Against 420,323 Majority against 236,652 Coal Miners on a Strike. Pittsburg, Pa., July I.—The coal min ers of the first and second pools on the Mon •ongabela river are on a strike for 3 cents per bushel for mining. About 2,500 men are idle. < DAILY. |lO A YEAR, ) ■( 5 CENTS A COPY. V ( WEEKLY, *1.35 A YEAR f A CRONIN CASK BOYCOTT. IRISH POLICEMEN SHUN S.N OF FICER WHO WAS A WITNEB& A Note Signed Clan Na-Gael Warn ing Him to Quit the Force-Kunz* Said to Have Confessed That Ha Drove Detective Coughlin to tha Carlson Cottage on the Night of tha Murder. Chicago, 111., July I.—Police Offloer J. D. Moore gave testimony before the coro ner’s inquest in the Cronin case. Since then he claims to have been badly treated by tha Irish policemen at his station, and to have had his steps doggod by spies. A few nlghta ago. while on duty, he was handed the fol lowing note by a boy, who ran away aa soon os he delivered it: Bia—lf you know what is best for yourself, you will quit the police force immediately. Ynur every move is being watched by f.'iendsdif Alexander Sullivan. Glan-na-Gazl. Moore is an American and thinks 'aa effort is being made to terrorize him. KUNZE UNDER ARREST. v To-night it is learned that John Kunzo_ who was indicted by the grand jury on Saturday last, together with six others, fop complicity in tho murder of Dr. Cronin, ia in the hands of the police and has been fop several days. It is stated further that Kunze is an important witness, whoso testimony before the grand jury Saturday hastened the indictment* and final report. It is understood that Kunze has told the police all he know* about the affair, and has confessed that ha drove Detective Coughlin to the Carlson cottage on tho night of Mav 4, the horse and w agon used being the property of P. O’Sullivan, tho indicted ice man. A BIG FIRE AT DURANGO. At Last Accounts the Whole Town was Threatened. Denver, Col., July 1,4 P. m.— A special from Durango says: “At 3 o’clock thi® afternoon fire broke out In tho southern part of the oity, and in an incredibly shorty time tho flames, assisted by a strong wind, spread in every direction, leaping from, building to building, until this writing half! of tho town is iu ashes. Every business house and public building in the city, with the exception of the postoffice and Slater’* hotel, is burned to the ground. Tha wind is stilt blowing and the fire is en tirely beyond control. The telegraph office is threatened and may soon go. YVliat tha final result will he cannot be foretold- Should tho flames be communicated to tho residence portion of the city, which is not unlikely, what was bnt a few hours since tlie flourishing city of Durango will soon ba nothing but a mass of charred debris and ashes. Tlie fire department responded no bly, but were completely powerless. The origin of the conflagration has not boon learned, KIOHt BLOCKS BURNED. Durango, July 1, II p. m.—Tho fire was extingnishod after tho tot it destruction ot eight business blocks, which includes all the principal business houses aud three churches. A portion of the residence sec tion of the town wa< also deitroyed. Tha loss is estimated at 8300,000 with but light insurance. The origin of the fire is sup posed to have been i .cendiary. SUICIDE IN A CLUB ROOM. The Captain ortho Continental Guards of New Orloanß Dead. New Orleans, La., July L—Capt. Will iam Fierce, while sitting iu the club roomot the Continental Guards armory this mornj ing, shot himself through the head with a revolver, killing himself instantly. N® cause is assigned for the rash act. Capt. Bierce was for several years commander of tho Continental Guards. Ho was a bravt* and gallant confederate soldier. Ho lost tg leg at the battle of Chickainauga, but con tinued in service until the close of the war, Gen. Johnston’s Removal Expected, Washington, July I.—Senator Spooner of Wisconsin thinks he has succeeded where Senator Quay and others failed in gutting Gen. Joe Johnston out of thecomrnissioiior ship of Pacific railroads, iu spite of Senator! rihermau’s request for Gen. Johnston’# re tention. Senator Spooner thinks that hi* personal friend, Horace A. Taylor, a Hud sou, (Wis.,) editor, wiil shortly supersede Gen. Johnston. Pay of the Iron Works. Pittsburg, Pa., July I.—Seven signa tures to the iron wage scale were received by tho officials of the Amalgamated Asso ciation of Iron and Btcel Workers this morning, making twenty-one signatures up to date. Among the firms signing were tho Tudor Iron Company of East St. Louis W hittaker Iron Company of YVheeling anti P. L. Kimberly of Sharon, Pa. Shut Down of the Homestead Works, Pittsburg, Pa.. July I.—The strike ah tho Homestead steel plant was inaugurated to-day, and all tho departments were closed down for repairs, preparatory to resuming with non-union men if the old workmen do not sign. Fatal Uralmic Poisoning. Albany, N. Y., July 1. —The autopsy on the body of Mrs. Morris Rubeus, who waa found lying beside her dead child on Sun day morning, showed that death was caused by uralmic poisoning, the result of acuta Ilrighl’s disease. The child was suffocated by the mother’s rolling over upon it, A Gambling House Raided. Chicago, 111., July I.—The largest gambling house in Chicago waa raided to day. Over 100 inmates were gathered from ib, FLORIDA’S METROPOLIS. Bix Houses Burned—Sheeny Mika Sentenced to the Penitentiary. Jacksonville, Fla., July L—Fire to day at Brooklyn destroyed the houses of Conductor Burrows of the Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West railway, Mr. Nichols, W. T. Garvin, and three other houses. Mrs. Rebecca Ann Gibbons, a highly respected lady, and wife of W. A. Gibbons, died yesterday of cancer. Mike Kurtz, better known as “Sheeny Mike,” the released Troy (N. Y.) cracksman who is keeping bar in Jacksonville, waa sentenced to-day to tiiree months in the* state prison for keeping a gambling house. He took an appeal, and his bond was placed at *I,OOO. v This morning at the Travelers’ hotel, VoL ney J. Shipman, the late republican candi date for governor of Florida, was married! to Mrs. Lollie A Parsons of Rochester, N. Y. The wedding was private. Toe ooujjla left immediately for Gainesville the htid'e groom’s home. Yale’s Ex-President Dead. New Haven, Conn., July L—Ex-Presi. dent Wouisey of Yale died this afteratxjtu aged t i cars.