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1 Established 1860. Incorporated 18SS* V
] J. a. ESTILL Prefect. j
AN ELECTRIC GRIDIRON.
A linhman meets a hobriblh
DEATH IN THE AIR.
First Killed by a Current of Electricity
and the Corpse Horribly Burned by
the Net-Work of Wires on Which It
Fell —Crowds of Horror-Stricken
People Look On from the Street.
New York, Oct. 11.—An electric line
man met a horrible death at the corner of
Center and Chambers streets, at 1 o’clock
this afternoon, from contact with an elec
tric light wire. He was employed by the
Western Union Telegraph Company, and
presented a terrible sight as he died on the
net of wires m mid air, while the deadly
fluid actually made hia body sizzle and
blood pour out to the sidewalk and over
the clothes of the horrified spectators. Tue
accident, occurring in the middle of the day
in one of the busiest parts of the city, was
witnessed by a large concourse of people.
Tue man’s body lay limp and motionless
over the mass of wires attached to the
cross-arms of the pole. Firemen brought
out a ladder, and went up with a pair of
sheurs to cut the wires. The man was
dead.
HALF HIS FACE BURNED OFF.
In fifteen minutes the wire had burned off
half the man’s face, which was turned
toward the sidewalk. The left arm was
also seen to be burning, and every few
seconds blue flames spurted out from vari
ous parts of the body. Hundreds of people
stood shivering witu horror as they looked
at the awful sight overhead. For a time
no one dared to go near. A lineman
was asked why he did not go up. He simply
said: ‘‘lt’s no use; he’s dead. I don’t know
the electric wires. I can’t help him. 1 wa3
on the other pole, and don’t know anything
about it.” All this was said in a catching,
halting voice, as of a man completely over
come by his comrade’s fate.
CUTTING THE WIRES.
At last a long ladder was taken from an
engine house and elevated to the fatal net
work. The ladder remained there all of
fifteen minutes before a man bold enough
to ascend it was found. When he appeared
his hands and arms were encased in long
rubber gloves. He carried an immense pair
of shears. Slowly he a-ce .ded the ladder,
carefully he picked |his way through
the wires, until ho reached the fourth cross
piece. Then he drew his leg over tne cross
piece, resting his left foot upon the cross
piece below. Carefully ho raised his right
hand and snipped the w ire near the dead
man’s face. As the wire fell, the crowd
below scattered. In an mat int sparks of
fire, followed by puffs of smoke, flew from
the dead man’s nose, and from his calcined
wrists. A second wire fell curling among
its fellows along Chambers street.
CURLED UP A POLICEMAN.
The third wire was cut. The end flew
from the nest to the northwest corner of
Chambers and Center streets, striking a
policeman upon the head and ourling him
up with pain. A fourth wire fell to the
street. Then a livid hand dropped, a foot
resting upon another wire. Another snip,
and the elevated h. ad fell limp and lifeless,
exposing the ghastl, features to those upon
the east side of Center 6treet. lief re
the cutting a rope had been passed over the
cross-piece and carefully knotted around
the dead man’s body. Anew wire inter
vened. This was cut. In the meantime a
6econd volunteer, without rubber gloves,
had mounted to the cross-pieces and assisted
in lowe. ing the body.
A HORRIBLE SIGHT.
The whole side of the man’s face was
bun ed away, exposing his teeth. His wrist
was cut to the bone, and blood was dripping
from both the face and wrist. Coroner
Schultz took charge of the body. Deputy
Coroner Jenkins who has witnessel some
horrifying sights during his official career,
raid that this spectacle was the most
ghastly he had ever seen. He was
on the scene while the efforts
were being made to get the
body down, and afterward viewed the
body. The wire, he said, which cut through
the lineman’s c ieek had evidently entered
at the mouth. It had burned clear into the
cheek bone. A burn in the throat had sev
ered the wind pipe and many muscles and
veins, just below the Adam’s apple. If the
man had remained suspended in the air
much lo ger the head would have been
completely severed from the body.
HOW IT HAPPENED.
‘‘From the position in wuich I saw the
body supported in the network of wires,”
he added, "I can conceive just- how the ac
cident happened. The nan had evidently
just placed himself in a position to go to
work by swinging one leg over the cross
beam running parallel wi h Chambers
street, where he met his death. He had
reached out and grasped the wire which
gave him the deadly shock. This was, as
I understand, a fire department tele
graph wire, which was crossed by
an electric light wire at some dis
tant jKunt. The shock may or may not have
Killed him instantly, but it certainly ren
dered him unconscious, so that his face fell
iorward on the other wires.” The mayor’s
private secretary, on learning the particu
jars of the dreadful accident, sent a state
„■ °f the facts to Mayor Grant, who was
, at ms home. His honor replied in a
,m’ ordering that all dangerous wires be
luwliitely taken down, and this order
i/f ? el it to the electrical expert of the
srd ot electrical control to execute.
NEGROES FOR MEXICO.
Tbe Mexican Congress Almost Sure
to Grant Concessions.
Louis, Mo., Oct. 11.—Advices from
~e x* c o sa y the bill to grant a concession to
" ea ry c. Ferguson and William H. Ellis,
tnL? )lo - recl men from Texas, who propose
(■ lo nize lands in the states of Oajaca,
1 iii r, p ro ’ V * ra Cruz, Hichoacan and San
ctlm. w *th negroes from Texas and
homa' , erican states, has passed the lower
invT* cou K re *s, with but one dissent
uL,, • has gone to the Senate. It is
bv p 6(1 x bat the bill will pass and be signed
iist-t ™ ,|dent Diaz. Ferguson and E lis ex-
W jU *’ at -0,000 negroes from Texas alone
thesf, 0 ? to Mexico and raise cotton on
indn„* . “ s > ar >d that many taousands of
of nr,, lous blacks skilled in the cultivation
n a ., f toa will follow them from the states
be Mississippi river.
Cf D r P '[ eSß almosL unanimously takes ex
to t'be actio * of the government in
unniiJ I .**. 0 cori cssion j u ai( j lbQ ne g ro
A s | auon s*cherne.
The Strandea City of New York.
The tu H h° K ’ N ‘ J - Oct. 11.—10 a. M.-
v ? stopped pulling on the
f^ tln t .O lt y of New York. She remains
side Jj®. mu d- Lighters are now along
liih’te, probably means that she will tie
j'U.I ijpr ,’ B f ore “ n tb< r effort is made to
‘‘'ghL ,;fI at b‘gh tide at 0:30 o’clock t>
Mexico and France.
EXICO ‘ Oot ' lb—The French
f'. y to the Mexican
fieeiaratiofi 14 *; ori ' llJ u icatioij ratifying the
“L M d’Au*&*, re
" .ot, S->, MexlC; ‘ n bebt, by virtue of
Mexico r !‘ cu make no demands on
u lor money previously loaueu.
fhc JHufning ffotog.
STANDARD SILVER DOLLARS.
A Gradual Decrease of the Silver Bal
ance Advocated.
Washington, Oct. II.—A statement pre
pared at the tieasury department shows
that the total am ent of standard silver
dollars in the treasury against which certifi
cates may be issued is $5,170,17L Of the
total coinage of 341,199,650 silver dollars,
there i* in ihe treasury 282,829.333. against
which there is in circulation $277,753,162 of
certificates. The amount of standard dollar*
in circulation is $53,370,317, and the amount
of silver certificates in the treasury
is $2,582,205. A gradual decrease
of the silver balance is being urged upon
the administration as an argument in favor
of an increase in the coinage of silver
dollars to the maximum limit of $4,000,000
per month. Under the present system the
minimum limit of $2,000,000 oidv is coined.
NOT DISCUSSED BY THE CABINET.
It was rumored that the cabinet meeting
to-day considered the proposition to increase
the coinage of silver dollars, but Secretary
\Vi dom said this afternoon that there was
no foundation w hatever for the rumor, as
the silver question had not even been men
tioned at the meeting. It is explained by
another official of the department that
tiie decrease in the silver,balance was due to
the recent heavy demaud for notea of small
denominations for use in the regular fall
trade, but that as this demand has been
fully met, there is now every reason to ex
pect a reaction, which will naturally
strengthen the silver baiauce.
UNCLE BAM’S HIGHEST COURT.
The October Term to Begin Next
Monday—A Monster Docket.
Washington, Oot. 11.— The October
term of the United States Supreme Court
will begin on Monday next, iut the pro
ceedings on that day will be purely formal,
and after adjournment the justices
in a body will pay their respects to
the President. The court will fiud
itself confronted with a docket of
1,325 cases, and it is estimated
that, diligently as the court may work, it
can dispose of no more than 400 cases during
the term. The Virginia coupon cases will
be called Monday, Oct. 21, as will also the
case of Cross & White against the state of
North Carolina. This latter is a crimin 1
case, which, in pursuance of the previous
order of the court, has been advanced on
the docket.
RITUAL OF THE TEMPLARS.
The Portion Relating to Ceremonials
Still in Force.
Washington, Oot. IL At a meeting of
the Templar graud encampment to-day the
committee on ritual made its report. The
report was adopted iu part, so much of it
as related to ceremonials beiug referred
back to the committee with certaiu amend
ments with instructions to prepare a report
to be submitted at the next triennial con
clave. This leaves the present ceremonial
in force for three years longer. The greater
part of the visiting knights left for their
homes to-day, and more will go to-morrow.
Very few will remain beyond Sunday.
REWARDED FOR STEALING.
The Prize Winner, However, a Ball
Player, and Only Stole Bases.
Washington. Oct. 11. —Last spring a
watch company offered a prize of a gold
watch, valued at $250, to the player in the
National Baseball League who succeeded in
making the best percentage in stolen bases
during the past season. Mr. Young, presi
dent of the league, finds that Fogarty, of
the Philadelphia club, has secured the prize.
Put on Utah's Bench.
Washington, Oet. 11. —The President
to-day appointed John W. Blackburn, of
Utah, to be an associate justice of the su
preme court of Utaa.
Bond Purchases.
Washington, Oct. 11.—The bond offer
ings to-day aggregited $16,950. All were
accepted at 127 for 4s, and 105% for 4%5.
A CRONIN CASE MYSTERY.
Sudden Adjournment of Court After
a Secret Consultation.
Chicago, Oct. 11. —Officer Wilson, from
whom Carroll, the Cronin witness, escaped
last week, was discharged from the police
force this morning. Carroll is again in
custody, having gone home and remained
tnere until rea rested.
There was but a brief afternoon session
of the court. At 2:30 o’clock Judge McCon
nell sent his bailiff to the state’s attorney’s
office to inform that official that the court
was waiting, but the bailiff brought back a
message which caused his honor at once to
leave the court room and repair to the
state’s attorney’s office.
A MYSTERY.
What took place between the two was not
divulged, but after an absence of about
fifteen minutes Judge McConnell returned
to the court room, closely followed by the
state’s attorney. Judge McConnell at once
took bis seat on the bench and adjourned
the court until 1 o’cl ck to morrow, and the
state’s attorney hastily retired to his office,
and held a consultation wi h the chief of
police, Capt. Schettler, Detective Collins,
and two strangers.
RESIDENCES OF WITNESSES.
State’s Attorney Longnecker to-day ar
gued at length against the motion of the
defense for Information as to the residence
of the proposed witnes es for the prosecution.
He claimed that tne law was fulfilled when
the na nes alone were given, and intimated
that otherwise the witnesses would
be interfered with. The defense claimed
that the ua nes tad been given of persons
whose identity was unknown and wno were
not to be found in the city, and that the
mere name was useless for the Durposes of
investigation allo wed by the statutes.
Judge McConnell ruled tuat regular resi
dence addresses must be supplied. The
witnesses’ present whereabouts need not be
disclosed.
A VERDICT BY DEFAULT.
The Citizens’ Bank of Richmond Gets
Judgment for $2,091.
New York, Oct. 11.—The Citizens’ Bank
of Richmond, Va., recovered a verdict of
$2,091 in the supreme court to-day, before
Judge Ing-aham, by default against Charles
H. Fieldand Mauriceß. Flynu. Thisamount
was due on a note executed during the
construction of the cable road iu Richmond.
Judge Andrews in the supre i.e court to
rt y grauted an injunction to Flore ce C.
F.ynn as executrix of her husband, Maurice
B. Flynn, restraining Charles H. Field and
James Martin as assignee of the firm of Guy
C. Hotchkiss, Field & Cos., from disposing
of the property of tne firm, the property of
C. H. Field and the property which came
into the assignee's hands.
A Storm la Spain.
Madrid, Oct. IL—A storm in the north
of Spain has caused numerous wrecks, and
compi tely interrupted telegraphic commu
nication.
SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1889.
OCR GUESTS AT ALBANY.
GOV. HILL DELIVERS AN ADDRESS
OP WELCOMB.
The Morning Spent in Visiting the
Manufactories of Arms and Envel
opes and Other Places of Interest.
Invitations to Visit the Bouth Still
Pouring In.
Springfield, Mass., Oct. 11. —The dele
gatus to the international congress went to
sleep last night in New Haven, Conn., and
opened their eyes this morning in Spring
field, Mass., having passed from one state
to another without being aware of the fact
tlAt the cars had moved during the night.
B fore they had eaten their breakfast Al
derman Murphy and ifaut. Blount, who is
attached to tne Springfield armory, boarded
the train and acquainted the excursionists
with the programme for the day.
At the station the party was
joined by Col. Buffington, commanding
at the arsenal, the members of ttfe munic
ipal government and a number of promi
nent citizens of the place. After the formal
introduction had been made, the visitors
were placed in carriages and driven to the
armory; the Morgan envelope works, where
ail the stamped envelopes used by the gov
ernme it are made; the Smith & Wesson
arms works, and other places of interest.
FULL OF INTEREST.
The national armory was full of interest
to the visitors who witnessed the process of
making Springfield rifles at the rate of 140
per day, beginning with rough blocks of
steel and ending with a finished gun. After
a drive through the suburbs, and un eleg int
luncheon offered by the citizens, the party
started for Holyoke. Here they were snow n
the magnificent dam across the Connecticut
river, and one of the most comple e moder n
paper mills in. full operation. About 3:30
o’clock the journey to 41ba >y was, begun.
INVITATIONS POURING IN.
Washington, Oct. 11. —The Secretary of
Sta e receives many invitations for the in
ternational American conference to visit
certain sections of the south. It should be
generally and widely kno an that the pres
ent arrangement is that early in January
an itinerary will bo arranged for the
south relatively more extensive than
that which is now in progress in the
north. To have taken in both sections in
one itinerary would have been fatiguiug and
exhausting, and besides the month of Octo
ber is not regarded as the most favorable
season for visiting the south. The principal
cities • f the south may be assured of a visit
from all the delegates in proper season.
This announcement is made on the autnor
ity of Secretary of State Blaine.
COMING SOUTH LATER.
Baltimore, Oct. 11.—The omission of
the south in the prise it tour of the dele
gates to the pan-American congress has
been so generally misunderstood that
Walker Blaine, of the department of state,
writes R. H. Edmonds, editor of the Manu
facturers' Record, to the effect that in the
original planuiug of the programme of the
convention it was intended to g.ve the dele
gates an exclusion to the south. 'Slid in his
letter says: ‘‘lt is proposed to visit the
southern states later in the season when
the weather will be more favorable
and the various and peculiar industries
of those states can be seen to a better at
vantage. As this nation covers an immense
expanse of territory, and as it is the desire
that tne distinguished visitors shall be given
an opportunity to see it all, it was necessary
to divide the tours, and each section be
visited when its peculiar industries could be
seen to the best advantage.”
AT ALBANY’S CAPITOL.
Albany, N. Y., Oot. 11.—The trip from
Springfield to Albany, which was reached
at 8 o’clock, was the Ingest uninterrupted
run since the journey began. The streets
were thronged and lighted up by lanterns
and fireworks. The party were welcomed
by the mayor, and then drove to the Capi
tol, where Gov. Hill received them in the
executive chamber. After paying a tribute
to New York, New England and the north
west, Gov. Hill said:
I assume that before you begin your formal
conference in the national capital you will have
traversed the lately stnckeu south, and have
seen how, like magic, industry has taken the
place of desolation and prosperity the place of
poverty. Permit me to respectfully suggest
that your visit will not be complete until you
visit the Gulf states. They no longer represent
agricultural interests merely, but are rapidly
becoming formidable rivals of the
north in the number, excellence and
diversification of their industries. New York
is uot s dflsh. She wishes you to see the
resources of our entire country, realizing that
what is best for its interest is best for her own.
Witn the main purpose of your conference—en
couragement of closer commercial relations be
twee ■ this country and its southern neighbors
—I have the warmest sympathy.
PROMISED TO COME.
John B. Henderson replied. He said he
could promise that the delegates would go
to tne southern states, aud examine their
industries. The southern states were now
becoming great and prosperous, aud ten or
fifteen years would see great empire states
in the south. The party then inspected the
capitol building, and later were enter
tained by the Fort Orange ciub.
MURDER IN A CONVENT.
Two Priests, Four Students and a
a Justice of the Peace Implicated.
Fort Worth, Tex., Oct. 11.—A Mariou
field svecial says: “A Catholic convent
murder has come to light here. J. H.
Peters and Henry Andrews, two priests,
preside over a convent of boys here. Three
we ks ago James Gross, one of the
students, escaped and told of the murder,
last August, of Lorenzo Esser, one of his
fellow students, by the two priests. The
body was secretly buried at night by
Father Peters and four of the students, and
the grave was concealed by burning brush
over it. Soon after the murder, Father
Peters and the four students left for parts
unknown.
HUSHED UP BY A JUSTICE.
“Justice of the Peace Coons held a private
inquest at the time of Esser’s death, and
found that the boy had killed himself by
hanging. Coons never mentioned the affair
until Cross made his statement. Coons is a
strong Catholic.
“Coo: s claims that Esser was found hang
ing by an eight-inch rope in his call. The
bodv was exhumed and an investigation
before Judge Allen showed Kiser's neck
to be broken, whioh could not have
been caused by a fall of eight inches.
“Father Andrews and Justice of the
Peace Cooos have been bound over to the
grand jury, and a search is being m ide for
Father Peters. Gross savs other murders
have been committed, lie was taught that
the priests had a right to commit murders,
&Dd be escaped for fear his turn would come
next."
FOUB PJSHISHIN A FIBS.
Horrible Fata of a Mother and Her
Three Sons.
Prrrsßuao, Pa., Oct. IL—At Davis
Switch, a small village near Bradford, Pa.,
the dwelling of Patrick Dailey was burned,
and bis wife and thr sons, aged from 18 to
y, perished in the flames. The Are was
caused by the explosiou of a gas stove.
Dsuiey was severely but not fatally burned.
BUSINESS BOOMING.
R. G. Dun & Co.’s Report of Trade for
the Past Week.
New York, Oct. IL— R. G. Dun & Co.’s
review of trade for the past week says:
The government crop report was very
encouraging, but the loss of gold by the
great foreign banks—over $1,100,000 by
England, $4,000,000 by Germany, aud
$4,300,000 by Franoe—was large enough to
increase the apprehensions of money press
ure. Large shipments went from London to
Brazil and Egypt. These tw . opposing in
fluences ruled the markets during the week.
The crops are larger, and busine.-s heavy,
and the commercial outloik most favorable,
but money is comparatively clo e, and there
is a possibility that it may be closer yet.
OUTWARD MOVEMENT OF PRODUCTS.
The outward movement of products is
large, the exports from New York for the
two weeks exceeding last year’s by 10.7 per
cent., while the increase in imports is about
8 per cent. Large foreign investments of
capital in American industrial enterprises
are reported, and of late uo considerable
foreign selling of securities. But the move
ment of mon y to the interior continues
large, the treasury alone forwarding $525,-
000 on Thursday. Reports do not indicate
increasing pressure in the interior markets,
for, though the demand is nctiveat ail cities
reporting, the supply at nearly all is ample.
There is a more confident feoling, and the
treasu y during the past week has made
c msiderable purchases of bonds, a id in all
disbursed $4,100,000 more than it has taken
in.
TRADE’S VOLUME INCREASING.
Tlve volume of trade is increasing at
nearly all interior points reporting, and this
involves a larger demand for money. Tne
bank clearings last week were 2% per cent,
larger than last year at New York; 2 per
cent smaller at Boston, Philadelphia and
Chicago, the decrease being large at Chicago
but 11 per cent, larger at all other cities,
taken together. This increa-e, at points
where speculative activity has lost its influ
ence, indicates a greater volume of legiti
mate business thau has ever been recorded
at this season in any previous year, and
heavy railroad earnings, 10 per cent, above
last year for September, tell the same story.
THE GREAT INDUSTRIES.
The great industries are making progress.
Several more furnaces of the largest size
uave gone into blast since Oct. 1, and the
weekly output ou that date was over 150.-
000 tons against 130,000 tons a year ago, an
iucrease of 4% per oeut. in September, and
15% per cent, for the year. In spiio of this
enormous production, prices are not
only sustained by the consumption,
but are slightly advanced. though
southern iron is still sold here below sl7 for
No. 1, while sl7 25 to $lB 50 is quoted for
northern. Bar iron is in better de uand;
structural aud plate works ire crowded,
and the sales of rails within ten days have
reached 350,000 tons, many large c mpanies
having made their annual contracts for re
newals of track. The quotations at the
eastern mills are now S3O to $52. y
The business failures throughout the
country during the iast weei: number for
the United States 183, and'Yur Canada 33, a
total of 214 against 206 last week.
MINERS IN A SMASH UP.
A Freight Train Collides With Their
Special in Ohio.
Pittsburg, Oct. 11.—A special from
Martin’s Ferry to the Chronicle Telegraph
says: “A collision occurred two miles west
of Bridgeport at 6:30 o’clock this morniug
between a miners’ train of two passenger
coaches, containing about seventy miners,
eu route to the Wheeling Creek coal works,
and a freight train of twenty-o.e cars,
south bound. Both locomotives were demol
ished, and also the two passenger cars and
eight freight cars. Five trainmen and
thirteen miners were injured; three of the
latter fatally. The collision was oai sod by
a misunderstanding on the part of the
freight conductor.”
The freight train had orders to look out
for the work train and uot to pass the
Wheeling oreek mine* until after the ar
rival of. the work train. This order was
disregarded and the collision resulted. The
engineers and firemen aud many minerb
jumped and saved their lives. One miner
is dead, six injured, probably fatally, and
eight or ten others are hurt less seriously,
NORTHWESTERN ELECTIONS.
South Dakota's Legislature Over
whelmingly Republican.
Chicago, Oct. 11.—A special dispatch from
Sioux Falls says: “According to returns re
ceived from all the legislative districts in
the state, the republicans have elected 135
of the 169 members. The democrats have
twenty-seven, and seven are independent,
with republican proclivities. The repub
lican majority on joint ballot will be 125.”
THE MONTANA LEGISLATURE.
A special dispatch from Helena, Mont.,
says: “1 he vote of Jefferson county was
canvassed yesterday, the result beiug that
the democrats lose a state senator. This
leaves the upper house of the legislature a
tie, but the democrats will have a majority
of seven on joint ballot. Tiie canvass of
tne vote in all the counties will not be com
pleted before to-morrow, if then.”
WORK AT JOHNSTOWN.
The State Forces to Close Up and Quit
lor Good.
Johnstown, Pa., Oct. 11.—The state
forces are preparing to close up their work
to-morrow and quit for good. Three bodies
were found this morning by the workmen
while making an opening to a sewer out
let. It seems hard to stop the work at this
stage, with ihe stream full of dead peopl>,
but tiie fiat has gone forth aud the work
must cease.
It ls reported that the Cambria Iron Com
pany here will declare an advance in wages
within a few days. Tms, it ls said, is justi
fied by tbs advance in the price of iron aud
steel.
Building and loan associations here are in
a flourishing state. Money was sold at a
meeting of one of them last night at 28 per
cent, premium.
FROST RUINS TOBACCO.
Half a Million Pounds Destroyed
Around Flemlngsburg.
Flemingsburg, Ky., Oct. 11.—At least
500,000 pounds of tobacoo in the oounty has
been entirely destroyed by the frosts of tho
last three night* The auditor’s report
places the average crop of the oounty at
4,000,000 pounds, and this year the crop
was a little above that figure. About half
of the crop had been housed and cured, but
tho re-it had been cut late and placed in
open sheds and frames, and was not suffi
ciently cured to withstand frosts.
Amos J. Cummings for Congress.
New York, Oct. 1L —A i evening paper
aayi that Tammany Hall offered to make
ex-Bresideut Clevelaud it* candidate for
oougress in the Ninth district, t > succeed
the late S. S. Cox, but that Mr. Cleveland
declined the honor. Tus same paper says
that Amos. J. Cummings ls nuw slated for
the position.
GERMANY’S ROYAL GUEST
THS GREETING FROM THE POPU
LACE NOT VERY WARM.
The Two Monarchs Toast Bach Other
and Make Every Endeavor Not to
Appear Btlff Bismarck: Has Hig In
terview—The Czar Drinks to His
Health.
Berlin, Oct. 11. —The czar arrived here
thU morning. He was accompanied by the
Grand Duke George, hi* second son. Em
peror William, several of the royal princes,
Prince Bismarck, Count Herbert Bismarck
and a number of generals and court officials
received the czar and grand duke at the
Lehrter station. The czar was attired in
the uniform of the German Alexander regi
ment, of which he is honorary colonel.
He and Einporor William embraced repeat
edly. After their greeting was over the
czar turned to Prince Bismarck and shook
hands with him. He also held a brief con
versation with the chancellor. The mout
hers of the czar’s suite were then presented
to the suite of Emperor William, after
which a guard of honor defiled before the
czar, the band playing the Russian national
hymn. The party then proceeded to the
state carriages, which were in waiting, and
drove through the Brandenburg gate,
across to the Knenigsplatz, and to the
Russian embassy, the horses going on a fast
trot for the entire distance.
AN ARTILLERY SALUTE.
As the imperial carriages passed tho
Brando burg gate, a park of artillery began
firing a salute of 101 guns. The streets
along the route were plentifully decorated
with flags and bunting, but the crowd
which had gathered did not cheer as the
czar passed along. Emperor William wore
the uniform "f the Russian Wyb ugn regi
ment, and had on his breast the decoration if
the Russia i order of Hi. Andrew. Prince
Bismarck also wore his Russian orders. The
admirals att icbed to the British channel
squadron, which is now at Kiel, were pres
ent at the stai ion when the czar arrived,
aud were saluted by him.
THE EMPERORS AT LUNCH.
Emperor William remained at the Rus
sian embassy to attend a dejeuner given by
the Russian ambassador. Count Schouva
-1 IT presided, and the two emperors and all
their attendants were pro mot. C >uut
SchouvalofT, raising his glass, welcomed the
czar and called lor three cheers for his
majesty. There was a hearty resoouse, aud
the oaud of the Alexander regiment played
the Russian national antnem. The czar,
speaking in Preach, toasted Emperor WUl
iana. The two emperors co iversed ani
matedly during the repast. Emperor Will
iam left the embassy at 12:30 o’clock p. in.
Prince Bismarck remained and hold a con
versation with tho czar, lasting twenty
minutes longer. The czar took luncheon
with the Gorman officers forming hisspocial
suite.
A CALL ON THE EX-EMPRESSES.
In the afternoon the czar drove out in an
open carriage, surrounded by cavalry. Ho
visited ex-Erupresses Augusta and Fred
erick. On returning to the embassy, the
czar retired for a short time for rest
and quiet. At 4:30 o’clock Prince
Bismarck arrived, and remained in
conference with the czar until (5
’clock. The chancellor, upon leaving, was
escorted to his carriage by Count Hchouva
loff, the Russian ambassador. A dinner in
honor of the czar was giveu this evening ii
the white haU of the soilless, at which 140
covers were laid. The czar, dressed in
Uhlan uniform, sat between the emperor
aud empress, facing Prinoe Bismarck.
TOASTING EACH OTHER.
The emperor, in toasting the czar, said:
“I drink to the welfare of my honored
friend and guest, the Emperor of Russia,
and to a continuance of the friendship
which has existed between our houses for
over 100 years, and which I am resolved to
cherish as a legacy from my ancestors.”
The czar, replying in French, thanked
Emperor William for bis friendly sen i
meuts and drank to his welfare. Turning
then to Prince Bismarck, the czar raised
his glass and dra k to the chancellor, who
stood up, emptied his glass and bowed
deeply. There vras a similar exchange of
courtesies between Emperor William and
the Russian ambassador.
KX-EMPRESS FREDERICK’S HOSPITALITY.
Ex-Empress Frederick will give a dinner
In honor of the czar to-morrow. The invi
tations are limited to roval personages.
The Russi m iinnerial yachts Nerjeva and
Czarina have left Kiel, returning to Copen
hagen.
The lieichsanzeiger says: “The exalted
guest of the emperor has been welcomed to
the capital with the veneration due the
ruler of a great state living on peaceful
terms vyith Germany. The feeling of the
German people is in harmony with the nar
wonf us relations between the two
monarchs, which they inherited from their
fathers. Alar tho visit co iduce to the wel
fare and happiness of both nations. ”
AT THE OPERA.
To-night the czar attended a gala peform
ance at the opera-house. The second part
of Wagner’s “Rhelngold” was given, fol
lowed by the “Coppelia” ballet. The czar
sat between the emperor and empress. Tne
Grand Duke Georgeand the morn hers of the
German royal family were present. In the
intervals between the opera and ballet tea
was served in the royal box.
IN UNIFORM IN THE BOX.
At the opera the czar were his Prussian
uniform, while Ernpe. or William wore liis
owu cuirassier uniform. Both looked grave
and somber until the ballet begun, when
their faces ligntoned up, and thereafter they
conversed in a gay and unconstrained man
ner. Alter the banquet in the schloss, the
guests were entertained in the picture gal
lery. The czar, noticing Prince Rism >rck
standing, rose, and kmdly bade him bo
seated, while he himself stood and con
versed genially with the chancellor.
AN IRONCLAD £ GROUND.
One of the Rocks in the Harbor at
Kiel Knocks a Hole In Her.
Berlin. Oct. 11.— Tho Anson, one of the
vessels forming the British channel squad
ron now at Kiel, is aground in that harbor.
She went ashore on the rocks, and has a
hole in her bottom. She is a double-screw
steel-armor plated barbette ship of 10,600
teas. Her engines are of 11,500 horse
power. She carries ton guns.
Floods In France.
Paris, Oct. IL—-Disastrous floods prevail
in the departme it of Jura. A number of
bridges have been carried away by tie
bigu waters. Mona le Haulnier, the capital
of the department, is mund .ted, aud a
number of villages ore surrounded by
water. Military are actively engaged in
saving life and property.
Don’t 3 mack of Peace.
Berlin, Oct U.—A bill to auiborize the
issue of a loan of 240,000,000 marks baa
been submitted to the liu idesrath by the
government A la gu proportion of this
money is to be expended on account of
military.
ATLANTA’S STRIKE.
The Yardmen Still Out and No New
Men in Their Places.
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 11.—The strike
among the yardmen of tho Central rail
road, which was inaugurated last uight, is
still luaintaiuod, though efforts are being
made to adjust the differences between the
employers and employes. The latter de
mand an increase of pay, which they to-day
declared must be forthcoming before they
would return to work. The yard con
ductors demand $3 33 instead of $2
per day, and the couplers f 1 75 instead of
♦1 50. New men were put on this morning,
but after a few hours’ work t iey joined the
strikers. The road is reported to have
made an attempt to induce negroes to take
the places of the yardmen, but without
success, owing to the aws with which the
former regard the strikers.
engineers help them.
The engineers refused to take out trains
made up by negroes. The strikers now
muster about thirty-three men, but have
shown no disposition toward violence.
While haugiug about the yards to-day they
submitted to the police sent to disperse
them with tho utmost good humor. It is
rumored that they will be joined by the
yardmen of the Vv extern and Atlantic road,
w hoso pay is uo better than their uwn, ami
there is reason to believe that the strikers
expect ro-euforceuioms from the employes of
that road. Hhould daylight revive their
confidence, the negroes may go to work in
tho Central yards in the morning.
FIBKD ON BY THIBVEB.
One Man Mortally and Another Badly
VA ounded.
Nkwnan, Ga., Oct. 11.—Near Moreland,
this county, u bund of cotton thieves ha*
been organized a long time. Recently their
operations have been very bold, and sortie
of the best citizens set themselves
to watch. Monday night a notorious
negro thief named Homy Hines was
caught on a pile of cotton. He wo*
given tiis choice between the chain-gang
and a whipping,and chose the latter. Last
evening a party of gentlemen, among the
umber being some of those who partici
pated in the whipping of Hines, were pass
ing along tlie public road in front of Hines’
house, when a deadly tiro was opened on
tnom from an outh use about eighty yards
from Hines’ dwelling.
THIRTY SHOTS FIRED.
Thirty shots were fired, a variety of
wearsms being used. The result was that
J. VV. Todd was mortally wounded, and a
Frenchm in, whose imino is uuknown, but
who lives near Moreland, was badly
wounded. The assassins had concealed
themselves in a frame house and had
knocked off one of the planks and fired
from cover, w lie the party attacked were
unarmed, and could make no def mse.
STATE SUPREME COURT.
Decisions Handed Down in Four
Cases from Atlanta.
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 11.— The supreme
court announced deoisious in four cases
from the Atlanta circuit to-day, as follows:
Louisville and Nashville railroad against
Chaffin; reversed. It is held that a tem
porary administrator can sue a railroad for
killing his interests.
City of Atlanta vs. the First Methodist
church. This was a case in which the
church resisted aisotwment by the city for
street paving in front of its property.
When this case was formally before the
court it was hold that ohurcli property, used
solely for the purpose of worship, is not
subject.to such assessment.
The court to-day held tiiat'the former de
cision disposed of the case.
Broomlieod vs. Grant estate; affirmed.
It is held that a nuisance which can be
abated by a city is not a matter for abate
ment in equity.
Metropolitan Hi rent railroad vs. Moore:
affirmed. It is held that a child 9 years old
is entitled to protection as a passenger, not
withstanding that the pare'its may be on
the car with into ition not to pay fare.
NO LYNCHING AT JBSUP.
The Negro Alluded to Killed by Being
Struck by a Bridge.
Jkbup, Ga., Oct. 11. The reported
lynching of a colored train hand on the
Savannah, Florida and Western railway at
Jesup, on Thursday, is entirely without
foundation. The name of the man is given
as William Mo re, and he was killed, but it
was by being struck in the head while
passing under the crossing of the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad.
Tne deceased was on the top
of a freight car next to
the engine, ami tor some reason did not no
tice tho “tell-tale,” which is placed some
d.stance from the crossing to warn brake
me i and others of their danger. He was
walking backward toward the end of the
train when his head came in contact with
the lira ers of the East Ten ,essee, Virginia
and Georgia track, aud he was killed in
stantly. Some unknown sensationalist re
ported that the man had been taken from q.
pit-monger train aud lynched because he had
thrown a stone at a man and hit another
one.
GONE TQ BRING HILL.
The Piedmont Exposition Committee
Starts for Albany.
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 11.—A special car
left here to-day for Albany, N. Y., with a
party of prominent Atlantans, consisting
of Charles A. Collier, Dr. R. D. Spalding,
Maj. John A. Fitler, Col. R. F. Maddox,
ex-Gov. R. B. Bullock and Fulton Colville,
who go to escort Gov. David B. Hill to the
Piedmont Exposition. The party will spend
Sunday in Albany, returning to Atlanta
Tuesday, who i Gov. Hill will speak at
Piedmont park. He is to spend several
days in the city as the guest of the exposi
tion company.
FLAMES FEED ON A HOUSE.
C. G. Rawlings’ Property Near San
dersvllie Destroyed.
Sandersville, Oct. 11.—A fire occurred
about two miles from here this afternoon,
by which C. G. Rawlings’ giu house and
its contents were destroyed. The fire is
supposed to have caught from a match in
the gin. Tho approximate loss, as given by
Dr. Rawlings, the brotner of the loser, is as
follows: Forty bales of cotton, $2,000; seed
from 125 bales, SL2OO; machinery, $1,000;
gin house, S3OO. Total, $5,000. Tuw l. tne
first year that the property ns been without
insurance.
Gen. Btevenaon In Atlanta.
Atlanta, Ga., Oct. IL—Gen. A. E.
Stevenson, formerly a member of congress
from Illinois, and more recently Assistant
Postmaster General under President Cleve
land, is at the Kimball house. He is travel
ing through the state presumably with the
idea of locating in Georgia.
A Marriage at Irwlnton.
Irwinton, Ga., Oct. 11. — Yesterday at
the re*iileuoe of the groom, F. Is Carswell
was married Vt Miw OtU Mills.
l Da “£i.Jpo A TEAR. I
J S iJL.vfa 1 (dOPY v
j WEEKLY, $1 36 A YEAR, f
N '° MASSACRE IK COREA.
the REPORTS ABOUT DR. HERON •
and his wife untrue.
The King Would Protect instsad of
Slaughter Them-Welther Dr. Heron
nor His Wife Preaching Now on Ac
count of Legal Prohibition - Good
Work Among the sick.
Boston, Mass.. Oct 11.-The Travelet
print-, under date of Seoul, Corea, Sept 3.
a letter trom Mrs. Hattie G. Herou. wife of
I r. Heron of Tennessee, who was reported
to have been sentenced to death by the
King of Corea for teaching Christianity.
Mrs. Heron says she lias just passed through
a long and danger ms illness, which has left
her a mere ghost of her former self.
A GOOD WORD FOR THE KING
She asserts that the King of Corea would
not do been cnarged agaiusc him,
and adds: “Ho is a man of great strength
of character, kindness of heart, aud noble
ambitions. Moreover this king and queen
most cordial,aiid generous in their
personal Croat tne. it of Dr. Herou and my
protacfHl* WUI do 1111 iu tueir Pu"er to
THE only danger.
"Our only danger is from the ignorant
ana superstitious lower classes who if
arous. and, might kill us before die king could
rescue us trom them. But as Dr. Heron
Soooolmk 7 18 ° WU ha,ld * trHatod About
uii.ouo sioa Goreans who are very grateful
to mm, it is not likely that they will rue up
again t him or his family, whatever they
may do to others.” 7
NOT I’REACHING NOW.
, Mrß ;. Hl ‘ r “ n recites several incidents to
show their friendly relations with tne royal
family, and concludes her interesting letter
as follows: “Let me say positively tuat Dr.
Heron and I are not now preaching or
teaching Christianity exce ,t by aa example
which we earnestly pray may be wortny of
the name of otiri tia is. J
forbidden by the law.
‘7 h ’awa of the land forbid it, and through
the l! nltedl States minister, about a year
ago, American missloiiar.es were absolutely
forbidden t i teach religion, but we long for
the time when our treaty shall be revised
and freedom of religion allowed. Until
that time we are doiujf uil ia our power to
gain the confidence and respect of the peo-
Iny letter ,ucco *® I' ou “V juJge from
Proclamations in Ireland.
Dublin, Oct. 11.—The government hat
issued a proclamation again, t the n tlonal
league iu Tipperary ad three adjoining
parishes. Another proclam ition propotee
various restrictions on tho importation of
arms and munitions into Ireland.
Turkiah Outrages.
Const a vtinople, Oct. IL—The oommU
sion appointed to inquire into the reports of
juik.s.i atrocities on chriitia .a in Mace
donia have found Mona Hey guilty on fire
charges uf murder aid outrage. Weiitenoa
is deferred.
Hervla’s Cabinet.
Perth, Oct. 11.—It is rumored here that
the .Servian cabinet has resigned, owing to
dissension ainoug the members ia regard to
the attitude of the government toward ex
(Juoen Natalie,
A French Commission for Panama.
Paris, Oct. 11. — The government will
Bend a commission to Pans >a to inquira
into the condition of the canal works.
Ex King Milan at Paris.
Paris, Oct. IL—Ex-King Milan of Servia
arrived bore to-dav. He was accompanied
by a suite of four persons.
AN EMBEZZLER'S BOLD FRONT.
Harry F. Clifford Returne Voluntarily
and Gives bail.
Chicaoo, Oct. 11.—Harry F. Clifford,
formerly bookkeeper for Gibson, Parish Sc
Cos., aud under indictment for stealing
$35,000 from them, walked into Judge Nor
t n’s court this morning and gave bail in
$5,000. Clifford was indicted Sept. 30, bus
he had disappeared several days before, and
ever since has succeeded in keeping out of
the way. His attorney -ays Clifford will
stand trial, aud has a clear defense.
Miners to Demand ohort Hours.
Birmingham, Oct. 11. —The national
conference of miners to-day declared ia
favor of a working day of eight hours, the
rule to go into opera Aon o i Jan. 1 next.
The miners throughout Great Britain have
taken a ballot on tho question, aud it has
I wen decided to go on a strike if the demand
is not grated.
Gored to Death by a BulL
Carlisle, Pa., Oct. 11.—A 12-year-old
daughter of Mr. Rudabaugh, living near
this city, was to-day gpred to death by oq
infuriated bull. O eof the animal's horns
penetrated her breast, killing her instantly.
Another child was severely injured.
LOOKED LIKE A PACKED JURY.
All of the United states Grand Jurors
in Florida Republicans But One.
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 11.—A sense*
tion has been caused in legal circles ia
this city over the question of the United
8 ates grand jury being c mposed o£
twenty-three republicans and on * doubtful
democrat, J. O. Farrell. In the United
Htatos court, for the past two days, strong
argu:ueulß have I een brougnt to bear to the
effect that the United States law wai not
being complied with regard! g the jury, aa
Far ell’s politics were questionable. The
matter, however, was settled this morning
bv Judge Swayne d-ciding that Farrell is a
democrat and eligible as a jury commis
sioner. After disposing of this question J.
8. White of Live Oak was admitted to the
bar, aud the grand jury was Impaneled
with Dr. C. C. C-ilUns, Jr., as foreman.
BRANFORD B.iIEFB,
Prospectors Bunting for Deposits of
Phosphates.
Branford, Fla., Oct. IL—Parties from
the southern portion of the state have been
prospecting in this section for some time
for natural deposits of phosphates. Know
ing ones claim th .t the deposit has a.ready
been found, and specimens have been for
warded for a alyms. Maj. C. K. Dutton ia
having some of tne samples auaWzjd.
Ivey Bros. & Co.’s new steamer will be
completed soon, and will make its first trip
on or about Nov. 15.
Home of the farmers in this neighborhood
Intend to hold tueir Cotton for an expected
advance iu the price of long staple.
Murdered by Her Husband.
Augusta, Ga., Oct. 11.—Jane Chamber
lin, a negro woman, was murdered in the
street just before uudnigut, to- iglit, by
Frank Chamberlin, her husband, wuo
dragged her from her house aud plunged a
knife into her heart. Jealousy is supposed
to have caused the crime. He mods his