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i THE MORNING NEWS, I
J E.TABLISHID 1850. Incorporated 1888. y
J J. H. ESTILL, President. I
GLORIES OF THE FOURTH.
HARRISON TALKB TO THE CON
NECTICUT COUNTRYMEN.
His SpeechlDevold or Noteworthy
Utterances—Other Speakers Choked
off by a Furious Rain Storm—Pro
gramme for the President’s Return
Trip to Washington Celebrations
at Other Places.
Woodstock, Conn., July 4.—The morn
ing opened with a brightening iky and the
promise of clearing weather, so that far
mers at a distance were well under way for
Koseland park before the clouds thickened,
and changed the prospects for the day. Be
fore 10 o’clock it was drizzling after the
fashion of the past three days. Neverthe
less a crowd came, and was probably as
large as last year. It was an enthusiastic
and happy crowd of genuine New England
ers that came to see the President and to
hear speeches, and was not to be prevented
by a little rain, which did not
seriously interfere with tho morning
exercises. Congressman Russell at 11 o’clock
rapped the company to order, and after
pleasant words of welcome to the President
and other vi itors and to tho people assem
bled, he nominated Gov. Bulkeley for chair
man of the day. The governor, in a brief
speech, accepted the honor and expressed
hw pleasure at officially welcoming and
presenting to the audience President Har
rison.
HARRISON’S SPEECH.
Hearty applause and ringing cheers
greeted the President as he arose. He
spoke as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Fellow Citizens, Ladies
and Gentlemen— lt is not my purpose to make
an adtlress to-day. 1 did not know until this
morning that the programme would contain
any mention of iny name at all, but it would
be altogether incivil if I did not, this opportunity
having been offered me, express my thanks to
those of you who are gathered iiere this morn
ing and to him whose hospitable invitation you
have gathered for tho friendly and
cordial greeting which you have given
me, rot only here to-day, but in my
progress hither yesterday. [Cries of “Good. ’]
Your patriotism has been put to the test by
weather conditions as unfavorable as are possi
ble in the summer season, but you will not. I
am sure, bold me responsible for the fact that
the bureau having these conditions in charge
has failed to secure to you such weather as we
would have desired to-day. [Laughter.] It is
very gratifying to know that your iove of coun
try and your interest in the
perpetuation and right observance of
this pleasant celebration at Woodstock
lias so perfectly triumphed over every impedi
ment. 1 am sure 1 1 .ok into the faces this
morning of a body of citizens filled with honest
pride in the story of their country and full of
s-rious purpose to maintain those institutions
free from all kinds of corruption or decay.
Ol’R danger not from without.
Wo stand to-day as a nation exempt from ail
fears of foreign hurt. It is not in the power of
any people upon the earth much to harm us,
except our own people. We do not say this in
any spirit of boast fulness, but rather in one of
thankfulness for that divine providence which
has given us such location and assignment
among the nations of the earth tl.at no people
of great power touches us on any side. The
more exempt from thoughts of foreign assault
ail tho more oug! t our th .lights to turn to dan
geis which are internal, and from which alone
we can have serious harm. All the more should
every thoughtful citizen consider how he
may promote the public weal, how he may
hold up our institutions in honor among
ourselves,securing and promoting both in slate
and national legislation those measures which
have best promoted, not individual, not spe
cial, but the general good of all the people.
[Applause.] I think such meetings as th se old
fashioned Fourth of July celebrations, have in
them very instructive and elevating powers. I
think you should be, doubtless you are, very
appreciative and grateful to him who has inau
gurated, and with so much patience aud intelli
gence, perpetuated these gatherings.
GLAD TO BE PRESENT.
lam glad to be here with you to-day. lam
glad on this anniversary of that declaration
which afterward established by arms, made us
a nation seriously as in the presence of him
whose guidance has been conspicuously present
in ah our affairs, to unite with you iu fresh con
secration to duty and to true weal and happi
ness all our people. I desire to thank those
comrades of the great army of the union for
their escort and attendance here to-day. Surely
those w-ho in peril on the red edge of battle have
shown their love to the flag will not fail to be
good citizens now that they have returned to
those abodes of peace and civil pursuits. To
all of you who have gathered from those Con
necticut homes, I desire to express my thanks
for your kind and pleasant receDlion. It seems
to be exceedingly appropriate that, one like Mr.
Bowen, born here on these Connecticut hilltops,
drawing in his youth the vigor and strength
which equipped him for the sharp contests of
business life in our great city, should return
hither, bringing back to the old hills and to the
old state a tribute out of that wealth which he
has accumulated to beautify and benefit the
country to which he himself is so largely in
debted. [Applause.]
THE EXAMPLE SPREADING.
It is pleasant to know that his example in this
respect is spreading among those sons of New
England who have gone, pot only to the great
cities and marts of trade upon our Atlantic sea
board, but even to the far west, that
they are coming back and re-possessing
themselves of their old New England hemes,
and giving their influence and their means to
preserve and perpetuate here that high man
hood, that type of simple but strong citizen
ship, which was the pride of these states in
early years. There are behind me several
gentlemen, with manuscripts in their pockets,
who are burning for utterance. [Laughter ]
And I will do again, to-day, that which I have
so much termed the habit of doing at Washing
ton—give way to the senators and members of
congress. [Hearty cheers and cries of “Gocd.”]
As the President resumed bis seat, three
cheers were called for and given with a will.
THE OTHER SPEAKERS.
The other speakers were Senator Hawley,
Congressman Reed of Maine, J ustice Miller
of the United States supreme court, and
Secretaries Noble and Tracy. Thus was
ended the morning programme, and the
guests then went to a cottage on the shore
of the lake for lunch.
President Harrison rested for a quarter
of an quarter and then was escorted back
to the stand by grand army men. The first
speaker of tho afternoon was President
Gates, of Rutgers college, whose subject
was “Liberty Through Allegiance to Law.”
A FURIOUS RAIN STORM.
When he was well advanced in his ad
dress a furious and drenching shower caused
the people to make a precipitate run for
cover. Many took shelter under the trees,
while others, including the members of the
band and Grand Army men, crept under
the dining tables. The special guests re
mained under the covered speaking plat
form or ran to various buildings in the
park. Most of the women and young girls
in the park were attired in light dresses and
were thoroughly drenched.
will carleton’s poem.
During a slight lull in the storm Will
Garleton read his poem, “Rhymes to the
Gay, and Senator Hiscock got through a
part of his address on “American Political
t essimiam,” but rain soon began to fall more
heavily than ever, and Mr. Bowen an
nounced that the rest of the programme,
consisting of the doxology and benediction,
would be carried out at his residence.
HARRISON’S DEPARTURE.
President Harrison will leave Putnam at
o clock to-morrow morning for New Lon
don on a special traip, accompanied by Sec
retary TFacey, Lieut Mason, Clarence W.
Bowen, Lispeuard Stewart and W. E. D.
(Jov. Load of Rhode Island will
meet the President at I\ew London aud tho
W& Jlofntng lfrto&
entire party will go to Newport in the
Dispatch, which is now at New London.
Newport will be reached about 3 o'clock
to-morrow afternoon. The President will
be taken by Secretary Tracy to inspect
some government work. Between 5 o’clock
and 7 o’clock the President will receive the
public, and afterward he will be enter
tained at dinner by tee governor. President
Harrison will leave Newport in the Dis
patch at 11 o’clock to-morrow night, and
will be in Jersey City in time to take the
3:40 o’clock train for Washington Saturday
afternoon.
; ILLUMINATIONS AT PARIS.
The American Celebration Not Ala
lowed to Pass Unnoticed.
Paris, July 4.—The exhibition grounds
were brilliantly illuminated to-night in
honor of the Fourth of July. This after
noon President Carnot went to Lie do
Cygnes to inaugurate the Replica of Bar
tholdi’s statue of liberty onligntening the
world. An immense crowd witnessed the
ceremony. A platform was decorated with
various emblems and devices in French and
American flags. The president took his
place at the center of the platform, while
the invited guests were grouped below tho
platform, which was close to tho statue.
M. apuller, minister of foreign aifiirs, de
livered au address. He recited tho cen
tenary of 1776 and the Philadelphia
exhibition. He referred to the old, cordial
frie: dship binding together France and the
United States for a century, aud said that
the inaugurntiou of the statue had both
political aud soci il significance as a further
bond between the two countries.
American society owed all to the
labor of peace under the reign of liberty, to
liberty under the law, and equality by law.
Such were the first terms of the republican
policy. The great republics were united in
tho past by services rendered; united at
present by common principle, and united
for the future by the benefl.s which liberty
would procure for humanity. “Vive la
republique.”
The speech was received with loud cheers,
tho crow and follow ing the speaker w ith shouts
of “Vive la France” and “Vivel’Amerique.”
After remarks by tho president of the
municipal council, Whitelaw Reid, United
States minister, addressed tho assemblage.
He referred to the generous reception ac
corded to the gift. The tri-colored flags of
the two nations, ho said, spoke a language
understood throughout tho world.
Gen. Franklin, the American commis
sioner, sent all tho American marines to
the exposition to-day, each carrying a
bouquet.
BURSTING OF A BOMB.
Several Fatalities Feared In Eaßt Bos
ton as a Result.
Boston, Juiy 4. —In East Boston, to
night, a large bomb, which was being fired
in celobration of tho Fourth, exploded In a
crowd of children. George Hoffman was in
stantly killed, and Frank O’Connor
so badly hurt that he died on
the way to the hospital. John Green
was terribly lacerated, while David, Joseph
and Burton Burg, Joseph Menahan and
Bernard Doyle all received very serious in
juries about the body and face. It is feared
that several of the injured may die.
A Rainy Day at Washington.
Washington, July 4. —The Fourth of
July here was like a very dull and rainy
Sunday until evening. It began rainiag
early in the day and ruined almost con
stantly until nearly 5 o’clock. It then
cleared up, and a beautiful moonlight night
followed. There was no attempt at out-of
doors celebration. Even the picnicker was
discouraged, and the excursionist remained
at home. All of the departments were
closed and scarcely a department official re
mained at home, but after nightfall the city
became bright aud noisy with abundant
fireworks.
A Grand Stand Collapses.
Kansas City, July 4. — A special from
Guthrie, Oklahoma, says a grand stand,
from which 1,000 people were witnessing an
exhibition of fireworks at Oklahoma City
this evening, collapsed, and several persons
were killed and seventy-five seriously in
jured.
General Observance at Staunton.
Staunton, Va., July 4.—The Fourth was
observed here by a military parade, tho
firing of cannon, general suspension of pub
lic and private business, picnic and fishing
parties. One member of a fishing party,
young Andrew Gregory, was drowned.
Two Killed by a Cannon.
Lowell, Mass., July 4.—At Chelmsford
this morning Walter Symonds, aged 34, was
instantly killed by the explosion of a can
non. Another man named Saufurd was
terribly mutilated, and died while being
taken to the hospital.
A Salute of Forty Two Guns.
Richmond, Va., July 4.—Business was
generally suspended here to-day. The
Howitzer Artillery company fired a salute
of forty-two guns at sunrise for the num
ber of states now in the union.
Our Flag Waving at Berlin.
Berlin, July 4. —Tho stars and stripes
were to-day hoisted over the United States
legation, and the dwellings of the majority of
the American residents here. A grand ban
quet was given this evening.
Four Fatalities at Kansas City.
Kansas City, July 4. —Four fatalities
occurred here this evening, the result of
various methods of celebrating the Fourth.
Celebrated at Vienna.
Vienna, July 4. —lndependence day was
appropriately observed by the American
colony here.
WAYCROSS CELEBRATES.
The Town Crowded and Plenty of'
Amusements Provided.
Waycross, Ga., July 4.— Waycross cele
brated the Fourth by a grand tournament.
The first prize was won by J. E. Smith.
To-night the hook and ladder company
gave a festival and supper at Glenmore.
There was a large concourse of people from
the county. The town was arrayed in
bunting and flags. To-night fireworks are
in full blast. Mayor Carswell of this city
delivered the oration, and the day was gen
erally conceded by the country folks to be
the most enjoyable of any in several years.
An Excursion to Cordele.
Cordele, Ga., July 4.—A party of about
100 from Americus spent the Fourth iu
Cordele. They came on a special tram con
sisting of two new coaches over the Savanr
nah, Americus and Montgomery railroad.
Merrymaking at Charleston.
Charleston, S. C., July 4.— The Fourth
was celebrated to-day by a parade of the
colored troops, a general suspension of busi
ness, and merrymaking.
A Shipbuilding Establishment Burned.
Havre, July 4.—The shipbuilding Jos
tabiishment of Abel & Lewerchaat was
burned to-day.
SAVANNAH GA., FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1860.
GEORGIA’S NEW CAI’ITOL.
THE FORMAL CEREMONIES OVER
ITS OCCUPANCY.
The Supreme Court Judges Forgotten
by the Committee of Invitation-
President Dußignon Introduces
Capt. Howell of the Committee—
The Speech of Gov. Gordon Followed
by the Benediction.
Atlanta, Ga., July 4.—Tho formal cere
monies over the now capitol attracted a
great crowd to the building, and at noon,
the hour for the joint session of the legisla
ture, the House of Representatives was
filled, floor and gallery. Promptly at the
hour, President dußignon entered tho
chamber, followed by the members of the
Senate, marching two and two. President
dußignon occupied the speaker’s chair,
and called the general as
sembly to order. In a few min
utes the governor was announced, and Gov.
Gordon, with the state house officials and
Gen. Alexander, E. P. Howell and \V. W.
Thomas of the capitol commission, escorted
by the joint committee, entered and were
seated. For some unexplained reason the
supreme court was conspicuously absent.
It is understood they were overlooked, un
intentionally of course, by the committee.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Johu Jones,
chaplain of the Senate.
president dubignon’s introductory.
President dußignon then ro=e and intro
duced Capt. Howell as follows:
Fk.t.ow Representatives—' The official position
Which I have the honor of occupying has never
conferred a privilege upon me more highly es
teemed than the duty which the present occa
sion imposes. Surely Georgians could rot
wish to gaze upon a more creditable evidence
of the growth ahd progress of their
state than is offered by the surround
ings in which we are assembled.
Rich as she is in that truest wealth which auy
state or nation ttie unselfish service of
her sons, to none does she owe a debt of grati
tude more than to those whose labors have
erected this splendid edifice and splendid monu
ment to the integrity and character of her peo
f>le. As her chosen representative, I have the
lonor of presenting to the people of Georgia
the lion. Evan p. Howell of the capitol com
mission
CAPT. HOWELL’S ADDRESS.
Capt. Howell made the following ad
dress:
Gentlemen of the General Assembly of
Georgia: I have been selected by the commis
sion intrusted with the building of a capitol for
Georgia with the pleasant duty of formally
turning over our work to your body, who are to
hold it as the future home of Georgia's legisla
tive, executive and judicial officers. The offi -
cial duties of our commission closed in April
last, at winch time we made a final fe tlemeut
with the contractors, all of which has
been f irmally reported to you by the board of
commissioners. We have discharged the duty
entrusted to us as faith! ully as we were able.
We steadily adhered to the act of your honora
ble body in creating this commission and mak
ing the appropriation for the building. It was
tbe earnest desire of each member of the board
that Georgia sbould have a capitol equal in
convenient: comfort and elegance to the de
mands of oul- great state, and that this should
be done without exceeding the amount you had
appropriated.
THREE-FOURTHS GEORGIA MATERIAL.
In this we have succeeded to our satisfaction,
and with but one regret, and that is that all the
matorial used in the building is not Georgia ma
terial. It is a gratifying fact, however, that
three-fourths of the material used in the build
ing is Georgia material. I deem it a proper oc
casion to say that much of the success of the
commission is due to the admirable judg
ment and w ise discretion exercised by ex-Gov.
Henry D. McDaniel. When the bill became a
law by his signature, he went to work earnestly,
as I know personally, to make it a success.
During his term of office he gave to the work
as much attention as if he had the entire re
sponsibility. The selection of material, draft
ing of contract, writing and revising specifica
tions, all received his undivided attention. It
has been of great service to tbe commission.
Another fact J deem it proper to state, and it is
this: That since tho organization of the com
mission there has been no disagreements or
dissensions. It lias been the purpose of each
member of the board to carefully examine what
was necessary to be done, and after this was
determined by discussion, it was carried out
rigorously by each member of the board. We
wore also fortunate in getting architects who
were capable and honest and who discharged
their duty to the entire satisfaction of the com
mission, and now, fellow-citizens, we have a
capitol building worthy of Georgia. It was our
duty to this grand old state to build as hand
some a capitol as we were able. Sometimes I
think our people do not properly appreciate
their glorious state.
When 1 go to other states and see the number
of sons who have left ns and hear them talk of
their disadvantages and how they would like
again to be back id our state, it makes me think
that we do . not properly appreciate our own
state.
INTERRUPTED BY A SALUTE.
During Capt. Howell’s speech, the
negroes were firing a salute. At the first
shot, the speaker said: “That wasn’t in the
programme;” and the audience cheered. At
the second shot he called out: “There it is
again.”
Gov. Gordon accepted the new building
for the state. In introducing him, Presi
dent dußignon simply said: “Georgia was
never illustrated better than she is to-day
in her chief executive, Gen. John B.
Gordon. ”
The governor bowed to the storm of ap
plauso and cheers with which he was
greeted.
At the conclusion of the governor’s speech
the benediction was pronounced by the
chaplain of the House, Rev. Mr. Chaney.
A RECEPTION AT NIGHT.
The ceremonies terminated to-night in a
public reception by the governor. There
was little formality about toe occasion, and
its brilliancy was marred by a partial fail
ure in tho illumination of tho building. The
electric lights were not ready, and the solo
reliance was the gas company, which was
utterly unequal to the occasion. Tbe gas
jets were dim and kept up suph a constant
blinking as to produce general annoyance.
It was a great disappointment to the thou
sands who visited the building during the
evening.
Gov. and Mrs. Gordon were found in the
state library, which is by tar the hand
somest section in the building. Into this
room the visitors thronged, anil were pre
sented to Gov. and Mrs. Gordon, whe
gave each a gracious greeting and a cordial
shake of tbe hand. After the ceremony,
the visitors passed out of the library and
scattered over the building. The color line
was not drawn. Many prominent colored
citizens, with their families, were seen in
the throng, and they did not neglect to pay
their respects to the governor. The recep
tion lasted quite a while, and the building
was not deserted till a late hour. It was a
pronounced success.
Waycross Wants the College.
Waycross, Ga., July 4.—At a meeting
to-day of citizens called to receive the com
mittee’s report on an eligible site for the lo
cation of the branch of the state college,
ten acres, located on Lott street, with a do
nation of 1500 accompanying it, was ac
cepted as the gift of Mrs. Susan Lott. Tbe
fund is growing rapidly.
A Mistrial at Americus.
Americus, Ga., July 4. In the case of
Simon Ellis, charged with incendiarism,
the jury failed to agree, standing eight for
, conviction and four for acquittal.
MEN OF THE BIG FISTS.
Sullivan at New Orleans and Kilrain
on the Way.
New Orleans, La.. July 4.—A largo
crowd gathered at the Queen and Crescent
depot this morning to receive John L. Sul
livan aud party, but they were disap
pointed. Pat Duffy and Leon Lamotbe, to
whom had been entrusted the management
of the men, drove out to Gentily crossing,
about threo miles from tho depot, and there
intercepted the train. Sullivan, Muldoon,
Cleary a .and Lynch alighted from the train
and entered tho carriages in waiting,
and were driven to private quarters.
Tho party did not proceed to Spanish
Fort as was anticipated, as there is a
Fourth of July celebration there, and
Sullivan’s trniners have determined to keep
him quiet. Hence ho would not taka up
liis quarters at the fort until to-morrow.
There wifi be two trains out for the scene
of the tight Monday morning, and arrange
ments have been made with private police
for au adequate number of picked police
men to go on the train. Kilrain arrives to
morrow, aud will doubtless be smuggled
in.
KILRAIN AT CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati, 0., July 4.—Kilrain and bis
party arrived this morning nearly two
hours late, and too late to take the Queen
and Orescent train.
They went to a hotel to spend the day
and w ill leave this evening on the Queen
and Crescent line.
M’DOW CASE EXCITEMENT.
Charleston’s City Clerk Brings a Storm
About His Ears.
Charleston, S. C., July 4.—W. W.
Simins, who has been clerk of the city
council for ten or twelve years, has raised
a storm about his hoad which threatens to
swamp him. lie went to Atlanta and was
interviewed by a newspaper reporter. In
the interview, which is published here, he
is reported as saying that the best citizens
of Charleston are satisfied with the justice
of tbe McDow verdict. There are about
30,000 white people in Charleston, and most
of them consider themselves as among the
best citizens.
a difference of opinion.
A considerable proportion of them are
also of the opinion that tho McDow verdict
is an outrage upon law aud justice, and
that the jury was packed expressly for the
purpose of acquitting him. A good many
of the aldermen of Charleston are of this
opinion, and it is extremely probable that
the services of anew clerk will bo needed
snortly. There is considerable tulk here of
getting up a public meeting for the pur
pose of denouncing the verdict, and it is
known that several prominent protestant
clergymen have already expressed their de
sire to take part in, and speak at the meet
ing if it should bo held. Iu tho meantime,
McDow has evidently forgotten his “little
indiscretion.” He goes out on tho streets
and occasionally receives the bows and
smiles of bis lady friends. Tho negroes
serenaded him last night, but a policeman
came up and dispersed the bard, it not hav
ing a permit.
PERSIA’S MINIBTEK MAD.
Newspaper Articles on the Shah Drive
Him Into Resigning.
Washington, July 4.—Hadji Hassoin
Ghooly Kban, the Persian minister to the
United States, will shortly leave this coun
try for Europe. In an interview to-day he
told a reporter of tho Post that lie would
not come back, and that he had been driven
out of the country by unkind and ungener
ous things which have been written about
him and his sovereign in Ameirican news
papers. He has a large voluuio of newspa
per clippings which have offended him.
He has resigned his official position
and now speaks bis mind as a private citi
zen, which lie could not do as long as ho
was minister. He says his action is an ex
pression of his personal feeling, and does not
mean a suspension of official relations be
tween Persia aud the United State. Offi
cially the two governments are friendly,
and another minister will probably be sent
here.
MRS. PICKETT NOT TO WED.
Denial of the Story Linking Her Name
with That of Gen. Lynch.
Washington, July 4.—The published
statement that Mrs. George E. Pickett,
widow of the general, will be married to
Gen. JamesC. Lynch, of Philadelphia, Pa.,
next fall, was wit Lout authority or con
sultation with tho interested parties, and
both persons named authorize a statement
that it is utterly untrue and without
foundation. Gen. Lynch'says that he never
made any such statement to any friend of
his, nor did ho state anything to any friend
of his which might be so construed.
Mrs. Pickett’s well-known dovotion to the
memory of her husband, aud her refusal to
entertain offers of marriage precludes the
probability of there being any truth
in the report connected with Gen. Lynch.
A NEW MINING COMPANY.
The Books of the Mount Tarry Con
cern Opened for Stock Subscriptions.
Winchester, Va., July 4.—The books of
the Mount Tarry Mining Company, which
was organized in March, were opened yes
terday for the sale of $700,000 of the stock.
Ono hundred thousand dollars in stock was
subscribed in twenty-four hours. This
property is situated in Augusta county,
near the celebrated Crimora mine, and is
now Dei tig worked for manganese. A pro
fessor of geology, William M. Fonklne, of
the University of Virginia, examined the
property in June aud made a favorable re
port. B. H. Richards of Baltimore is presi
dent and John W. Rice, cashier of tho
Shenand' ah V’alley National Bank of this
city, is treasurer.
TWO BROTHERS DYING,
Tho Elder Cuts His Throat AfteriAcci
dentally Shooting the Younger.
Philadelphia, July 4.—Dennis Dono
van, 25 years old, accidentally shot his
brother Thomas, four years younger, at
their home, No. 409 East Somerset street,
last night. Dennis was so overcome with
remorse that he fled from the room and cut
his throat with a razor. Both men were
taken to the hospital, where little hope is
entertained for the recovery of either. At
the time of the shooting the two brothers
were arranging to celebrate tbe nation’s
birthday.
Proves to Be Another Mpn.
Richmond, Va., July 4.—William D.
Stevenson of Tenn-ssee, reported as killed
in tbe wreck on the Norfolk and Western
railroad, proves to he John J. Stevenson, a
commercial traveler for John Bowers of
this city.
Five Girls Drowned.
Pittsburg, July 4. Five young girls
were drowned to-day at the picnic of the
Arch Street Methodist church, Allegheny,
at Forest Grove. They were riding in an
old barge, when it capsized and they were
drowned.
A BIG RALLY AT CHIPLEY.
ANNEXATION TO ALABAMA UN
DER DISCUSSION.
The Crowd in Attendance Estimated
at from 1,200 to I,Boo—Speeches on
Both Sides of the Question Listened
to with Close Attention—A Fainting
Fit Breaks Up the Speaking.
Ciiipley, Fla., July 4. —Owing to tho
incipmency of the weather anil the general
threatening aspects of tho clouds yesterday
and to-day, the annexation convention iu
this city was not so woll attended ns it
would otherwise have been. During tbe
early morning a slight drizzling rain fell
mid bud tho effect of making everything
generally disagreeable, but no rain could
dampon the ardor of those annexationists
who did attend. The morning train which
arrivod at 6 o’clock was comfortably filled
with people friendly to the movement.
They were met at the depot by a delegation
of citizens headed by the Chipley Cornet
Band.
gathering of the clans.
As the day wore on poople were seen
flockiug in from every direction in wagons,
on horseback, aud on foot, each bent on
lending what feeble assistance lay in his
power to promote the groat cause of annex
ing that part of Florida lying west of the
Chattahoochee and Apalachicola rivors to
Alabama. By 11 o’clock the clouds, which
had been deeply overcast since morning,
began to clear up and everybody wore a
more cheerful aspect. The crowd liy this
time began to assemble in the largo and
commodious Baptist church, which had
been secured for the occasion, and by noon
the spacious structure was filled to over
flowing.
CALLED TO ORDER.
Precisely at that hour, A. O. Chandleo
called tbe meeting to order, and nominated
Col. D. H. Horne of Orange Hill as chair
man. Tho gentloman was chosen by accla
mation, and in a few well-chosen remarks,
stated that the purport of the meeting was
the propriety of annexing west Florida to
Alabama. He wus greeted by a round of
applause.
the address of welcome.
Councilman McLane of Chipley, in tho
absence of the mayor, delivered tho wel
coming address. He was followed by Rev.
A. Richards of High Hill, Fla., who made
a ringing speech in favor of the scheme.
He said that West Florida properly be
longed to Alabama by all tno laws of longi
tudinal and latitudinal lines, and that tho
time was near at hand when this section of
the state would bo transferred to iu right
ful owner and natural mother, Alab una.
He was greeted with several rounds of ap
plause, afior which Dr. L. McKeunon of
Marianna mounted the platform anil re
plied to the former gentleman, making a
short address against annexation.
AN AUGUMENT IN FAVOR.
Following him came Maj. W. W. Screws
of Montgomery, who made au argument in
favor of the project. Maj. Screws dilated
somewhat extensively upon tho public in
stitutions of Alabama; her fine system of
schools, and the landed endowment of her
universities. He said that Alabama was
ready and willing to adopt this portion of
Florida, and thought tho time about ripe
for some definite action. Maj. Screws was
followed by Editor Blizard of Geneva, and
S. S. Booth of Henry county, Alabama,
both of whom brought out some strong
points in favor of annexation, and were
frequently applauded.
THE CLOSE IN OPPOSITION.
Mr. Kqnnon of Marianna again took
the floor, and made the closing argument
against annexation. Ho was listened to
with marked attention by the audience, and
was more than once applauded on some spe
cial points advanced, and as ho brought out
the words “Florida, as she stands, is of some
political importance.”
A Mr. Keiter of Boniface fainted, and
had to be carried from the church. This
created commotion, and before the speaker
had fairly concluded the meeting adjourned
to the [Forester building across the railroad,
where a bountiful supply of food had been
prepared and was heartily enjoyed by all.
NO RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
No resolutions were offered, the managers
of the aff ur deeming it unadvisabie at
present, although seven-eighths of tho vis
itors present are in favor of annexatio i.
The speaking was interspersed with music
by the Chipley Cornet Band, and every
thing passed off smoothly. The number
participating is variously estimated at
from 1,200 to 1,800.
SAVED FROM A SINKING SHIP.
The Vessel Bound from Darien to Scot
land With Lumber.
Philadelphia, Pa., July 4.—Tho Ameri
can clipper ship William G. Davis, Capt.
H. P. Prince, arrived here this evening
from Liverpool, having on board thirteen
sailors rescued Juno 6 in latitude 48 30’,
longitude 35\ They were'the crew of tho
British ship Patriot Queen, from Darien for
Lorn, Scotland, with a cargo of 380,000
feet of yellow pine lumber. The Patriot
Queen was abandoned in a sinking condi
tion.
Sports at Augusta.
Augusta. Ga., July 4.—The Fourth of
July opened bright in Augusta, b:;t ended
in a steady and dispiriting rain, The sham
battle and pyrotechnic display at the expo
sition grounds had to be postponed to-night.
The negroes got through with their fire
men’s contests, but tho bicycle races anil
shot-gun tournament ended in the rain.
McAlpin, La Motto and Ulmer represented
Savannah, Morrison and Holland, Atlanta,
and several othor points near Augusta were
represented. Tho best members of tho Au
gusta club c nfronted thorn, and the money
was pretty well divided, though the biggest
money and first honors wore captured by
young Bob Potter of Augusta. The day
was orderly 1 aud quiet, few arrests being
made.
Whitlock Out On Bail.
Atlanta, Ga., July 4.—Dr. Whitlock,
who killed Bolding, and was convicted of
voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to
ten years, has been released on $3,000 bail,
pending an appeal of hU case to the
supreme court. Bail was granted on
account of the prisoner’s health, which is
wretched, according to the certificate of the
county physician.
Six Negroes Reported Killed.
Chattahoochee, Fla., July 4.— lt is re
ported here that a terrible tragedy occurred
in, or near, the town of Greenwood, Jack
son county, Tuesday night. Six negroes, it
is said, were murdered. The cause of the
tragedy is unknown here. No authentic
report of it has been received.
Killed by Au Engine While Drunk.
Omaha, Neb., July 4. —Two unknown
men were instantly killed, and Charles
McElroy fatally injured, this morning, by
being run over by a Missouri Pacific engine
iu the outskirts of the city. The men were
intoxicated, and were engaged in a fight at
the time and failed to tee the approaching
engine.
DAVITT’S EXAMINATION.
Ho Knows Nothing of the Funds of
the Ladies' League.
London, July 4. —The examination of
Michael Davitt was continued before the
Parnell commission to-day. Mr. Dnvitt
said he did not know the whereabouts of
the books of the Ladies’ League. Ho was
alsn ignorant of the manner in which
£70,000 tliat had passed through the Ladies’
League had been expended. Then Fenian’s
black list, he said, was a list of persons w bo
hail been exjielled either for stealing funds
or for blackguardly conduct. He thought
that, the government means of detorung
men from crime was to discover the real
criminal when the law had beoti violated.
WIDOW WALSH’S SACRIFICE:.
He considered that Widow Walsh acted
nobly in sacrificing her innocent son ratlior
than turn informer. Attorney General
Webster hero read extracts from the Irish
World. Mr. Pavitt, in many instances,
said he disapproved the sentiments ex
pressed in tin articles quoted. He thought
the expression of such sentiments was in
jurious to the Irish cause.
Tho Doth/ Nr us says the Parnell com
mission will adjourn to Aug. 9. Tiie
counsel for the Paruellites will reserve
their speeches until alter tho long vaca
tion.
ST. BSTIENNjI’B DISASTER.
Tho Loss of Llfa Now Estimated at
185—Help for the Needy.
Paris, July 4. —The coal pit at St.
Etienne, in which the explosion of fire
damp occurred yesterday, is still on fire.
Many more bodies have been recovered, but
the work is attended with grout difficulty
and dauger. The scone at the pit is har
rowing. President Carnot has ordered that
measures be ut once taken for tho relief of
tho families of the dead miners.
Fourteen miners wero rescued to-day with
great difficulty. Tli y wero nearly dead.
The number of dead is now estimated at
185. Money for the roliof of the sufferers is
arriving from all parts of the country.
Ministers Coustans and Guyotto loft Paris
to-night for tho sceno of the disaster to
adopt reliefjnteasures.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
Fourth of July Enthusiasm In the
World’s Convention.
London, July 4.—At the World’s Sunday
School convention to-day it was decided to
send a memorial to the Europoau sovereigns
asking them to assort their influence in
favor of a proper observance of the Sab
bath. An English colonial delegate’s reso
lution congratulating Americans upon
their auspicious anniversary was adopted.
There was loud cheering for Queen Victoria
and President Harrison, English and Ameri
can flags were waved, and national an
thems were played.
A MINISTERIAL CRISIS.
Boulanger’s Case Threatening Disrup
tion la France.
Paris, July 4.—The Gazette de France
and the Cocarde assort that M. do Beauro
pairo, procureur goneral, refuses to prose
cute Gen. Boulanger for corruption, and
that ho has resigned his offloe. Tho same
papers say M. de Freycinet, ministorof war,
refuses to consent to tho holding of a court
martial on the case of Gen. Boulanger. It
is also asserted that there are other serious
dissensions among the members of the cabi
net, and that a ministerial crisis is immi
nent.
BECRKTAN SALE.
Over $52,000 Realized on the Last,
Day’s Offerings.
Paris, July 4.—The sale of the Secrotan
collection was concluded to-day. Over
340,000 francs were realized. Jacobsen, a
Copenhagen brewer, to-day bought five
pieces of Gobelins tapestry for 85,000 francs.
Two candelabra, a bacchante, and a faun
realized 35,000 francs, a group, by Falcon
net, 30,000 francs; two statuettes, by
Goutior. 30,000 francs; a Sevres vase 201,100
francs, and another vase 19,000 francs.
Yankeedom’e Great Shooting.
London, July 4.—Tho Massachusetts rifle
team shot against the Sussex team at
Brighton to-day. The light was clear, but
a strong wind was blowing. The Ameri
cans won by 988 points against 910 for tho
Sussex team. The totals at each range are:
Two hundred yards, American 816; Sussex
338. Five hundred yards, American 847;
Sussex 313. Six hundred yards, American
337; Sussex 370.
Grants for the Betrothed.
London, July 4.—ln tho House of Com
mons to-day W, H. Smith, the government
leader, moved that tho House refer to a
select committee the matter of granting of
provision to Prince Albert Victor of Wales
and Princess Victoria of Prussia on the oc
casion of their marriage. Mr. Gladstone
seconded tho motion.
A Dutch Consul Falls.
Hamburg, July 4.— Theodore Schmitt,
the Dutch consul here, has failed. His
liabilities amount to 13,000,000 marks, and
his assets to 8,000,000 marks. It is probable
that private arrangements will be made
with his creditors.
Fishermen Reported Fighting.
St. Johns, N. F., July 4. —It is reported
that a conflict took place yesterday in Bay
St. George between Newfoundland and
French fishermen. Two of the combatants
are said to have been killed.
Psotta Wins the Diamond Bculls.
London, July 4.—The third beat fof the
diamond sculls was rowed to-day. Charles
G. Psotta, the amateur champion of
America, easily defeated Small, winning
by three lengths.
Boulanger at a Garden Party.
London, July 4.—Gen. Boulanger at
tended a garden party gi ven by the Prinoe
of Wales at Marlborough house to-day, at
which Queen Victoria and the shah were
present.
Malletoa to Be Returned.
Sydney, N. S. W., July 4.—Advices
from Apia, under date of Juue 25, are that
the German gunboat Wol was going to
Marshall Islands to bring Malietoa back to
Samoa.
Flight of the Dervishes.
Cairo, July 4.—The dervishes, who were
defeated at Arquin by Col. Wood house’s
troops, have fled to the hills. The gunboats
have cut off the dervishes’ water supply.
Conybeare’s Appeal Dismissed.
Dublin, July 4.—The court at Lifford has
dismissed the anneal of Charles Conybeare,
M. P„ from his sentence for offenses under
the crimes act.
Russia's Czar and Austria’s Emperor.
Berlin, July 4.— The Post denies that
there is to be a meeting between the czar
and Emperor Francis Joseph in Berlin,
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RUIN IN TIIE BIG RAINS.
GREAT DAMAGE TO RAILROAD
AND OTHER PROPERTY.
An East Bound Vestibule Train
Wrecked in West Virginia on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Road, and the
Company's Oldest Engineer and His
Fireman Killed Fearful Havoo
Around Fort Worth.
Charleston, W. Va„ July 4.—A vesti
bule train east-bound on the Chesapeake
aud Ohio railroad was wrecked by a slide
in a cut near Ona, this morning. A very
severe rain causod tho slide. George W.
Watts, the oldest engineer on the road, and
his fireman were killed. It was an una
voidable accident. No passengers were in
jured.
A DELUGE AROUND FORT WORTH.
Fort Worth, Tkx., July 4.— Several
inches of rain fell in this part of the state
yesterday, and great damage has resulted.
Reports from tho west show heavy rains
for 200 miles. Brazos and Trinity rivers
are booming. At Berbrook, twelve miles
west of here, the bridge of the Texas and
Pacific and lUO feot of track are washed
away.
The St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas road
for two miles out is submerged.
The Missouri, Kansas and Texas, and
Fort Worth and Denver roads have aban
doned their trains.
The Texas and Pacific road has aban
doned trains both east and west.
TRUCK FARMS RUINED.
At Fort Worth the bottom lands to tha
north for two miles and to the east for a
mile and a half are submerged and tha
truck farms are gone. Trinity river rose
4 1 , feet in an hour, and dwellings on low
lands barely escaped. City Marshal
1 armor, Sheriff Richardson and their entire
force lor a time became a rescuing corps
and manned boats, w hich brought people to
this city, where they are quartered in largo
warehouses. There are 300 men, women
aud children thus cared for.
LOSS OF LIFE.
H. Plum and sister are said to have been
washed away and Mrs. H. Bentley and Pat
rick, her son, who lived on Trinity, are
missing, and are said to be drowned. Their
house was carried away. Tho river there
is two miles wide, and all the cabins and
tents are gone.
Tiie St. Louis, Arkansas and Texas rail
road operator la t night received a message
that the west fork of Trinity river was
coming down with an eight-foot rise.
THE WATER WORKS IN DANGER.
Mix inches more of water and tho water
works will have to ho abandoned. Wheat,
oats, fruits and cotton are badly damaged.
Tiie loss can hardly bo computed, but con
servative estimates place it as high a n
$3,000,000. _ There is some fear for the
small villages along the Trinity river above
Fort Worth,but there is no telegraphic com
munication and nothing delluite can lie
learned. At 1 o’clock this morning it was
still raining heavily.
DISLODGED JOHNSTOWN CORPSES.
Johnstown, Pa., July 4. -Recent raing s
filled the streams to overflowing, and in
consequence much of the rubbish in the
creeks was disturbed and a groat deal of it;
was floated down tho stream. It is also
thought that a number of bodies were car
ried down tiie stream, assovoral were found
along the banks at Cambria City. Eight
bodies were brought to tiie morgue to-day.
It is thought that when the waters 'fall a
number of bodies which have been dis
lodged by the swift ourrent of to-day will
be found.
NO CELEBRATION INDULGED IN. i
But little attention waa given to the
bration of Independence day here, tha
citizens being 100 deeply impressed with
their great sorrow. Excursions from a
number of points came in and the town
was full of sightseers. Early in the rnori*.
ing John Donnelly, one of the carriers ail
tiie morgue, me", with a tragic death, being
run over by a Height tram near the stone
bridge.
The relief commission, with Gov. Beaver
chairman, willsitat Ciesson next Tuesday,
w lnm it is expected that some conclusions
will ho reached as to the manner of
triliutiug tho relief fund.
TWO BODIES FOUND. (.
Only two bodies were found to-day. Theyr
were tho remains of young girls and werM
unrecognizable.
Among the list of valuables in charge of \
the committee here is a trunk which, from
papers in the inside, is supposed to belong
to Florence Massey of Han Francisco.
Col. Douglass resigned to-day as chief
engineer, and Gen. Hastings notified tho
contractors to close up tho work by Satur
day of this week. After this week tho
whole force of men wilt be reduced to 500
and will be under one contractor, and a
local engineer will be in charge. With this
force it is exjiocted that about two months
will bo required to complete the necessary
work.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONS.
Those of Dakota, Montana and Wash
ington Territory Meet.
Bismarck, North Dak., July 4.—The
delegates to the North Dakota constitutional
convention were escorted to the capitol
building by a procession consisting of sol
diers, civilians and Indians, and wero
called to order by Secretary Richardson.
A temporary organization was effected, -s
After the appointment of a committee oa ’
rules and credentials the convention ad
journed till to-morrow.
IN WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
Olympia, W. TANARUS., July 4.—The territorial
secretary called the constitution convention
to order this afternoon ut the capitol. Only
three delegates were absent. A temporary
organization was affected. Telegrams of
greetings were received from the chairman
of the North aud South constitutional con
ventions at Bismarck and Sioux Falls. Re
sponses were ordered sent by the secre
tary.
SOUTH DAKOTA’S MEETING.
Sioux Falls, South Dak., July 4.—At
noon to-day amid the music of half a dozen
bra-e bands and the hearty acclaim of
thousands of citizens of Dakota, the seventy
five delegates marclied to Germania hall
and effected a temporary organization by
the election of Judge Edgerton as chairman
and Editor Caldwell as secretary. D. Car
son, a member of ttie convention of 1885,
called the convention to order, and after
the calling of the roll greetings were tele
graphed to the constitutional conventions
of North Dakota, Montana and Washing
ton, and the convention adjourned until to
morrow afternoon.
Movements of Melons.
Valdosta, Ga., July 4.—Cars of melons
were moved over the Savannah, Florida
and Western railway today to the follow
ing points: New York 10, Washington 1,
Boston 22, Richmond 1, Cincinnati 6, Pitts
burg 3, Atlanta 3, Fort Wayne 1, Philadel
phia 9, Knoxville 1, Coinage 4, Anniston 1,
Indianapolis 1, Greenville (S. C.) 1, Balti
more 11, Birmingham 1, Louisville 1,
Charleston 3, Savannah 1, St. Louis L
Cleveland 1, Detroit i. Total 35.
