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WALL STREET IN DOUBT.
pjjjCES CLOSE LOWER, B7*T MOST
MEN ARE HOPEFUL.
A Raid on North American Rattles It
Down Over Eleven Points-The Gen
eral List, However, Failed to Fol
low It Down—Northern Pacific Also
Knocked Out.
KW York, Nov. 13.—The general feel
ing in the street has undergone a marked
change for the better, and the opinion of
most of the habitues of the street is that the
object of the influential combination of
capitalists which has forced the recent de
cline has bean accomplished, aud that
with the effecting of reforms in the railroad
business now proposed there will come a
general improvement in values. The late
reaction from the low prices of two days
ago is regarded as principally the effect of
tbe covering of shorts, together
with soma buying by those who
bad thrown their holdings over on
the scare. There were uo further failures
or bank suspensions to disturb the even
course of events, but the bears demonstrated
tha fact that they have not as yet gone into
their holes, and are still very much alive.
Tha natural tendency of prices to advancp
altar the late severe drop was checked, and
while fluctuations were on a comparatively
small scale they were, in some cases, very
material, though final changes are in most
cases for fractional amounts only. The ef
fects of tha closing of the North Kiver
bank yesterday afternoon, and the wild ru
mors circulated in regard to the North
American company were shown at the
opening this morning, ami this market fol
lowed London, which had been disturbed
by cables calculated to cause distrust, aud
everything on tbe list opened at materially
lower figures than it closed last eveuing.
A I’.AID OS NORTH AMERICAN.
Fear was expressed that the losses of
Decker, Howell & Cos. would have to be
stood by the North American Company, as
its liabilities were regarded as too large for
a private firm of their standing to have in
curred, and there was great fear that tha
securities which comprise the assets of the
concern would have to be sacrificed. At
the opening there was an immense crowd of
brokers in North American stock, and with
the sound oi the gavel every one offered the
stock for sale, and, while it closed
last night at Vi}&, the first sale re
corded was at 16, from which point it was
quickly rattled off one point at a time till it
touched 7. Buyers were found at this figure,
however, and it quickly raliied to 12, and
after some quick and violent fluctuations it
settled around 11. The general list, which
had sympathize with North American to a
limited extent, failed to follow it down,
aud a general bullish feeling soon found ex
pression in smart advances all along the
line, in which the Vanderbilts, and espe
cially the Cleveland, Columbus, Ciucinuati
and St. Louis, Heading, Atchison, North
ern Paoific, Louisville and Nashville, and
the grangers were conspicuous, the extreme
gain from the lowest point being 3 per cent,
in the first named.
RETURN OF THE BEARS.
The neW3 of the day, however, especially
from the west, was not of a specially en
couraging character, and when buying
slacked away tno bears again came to the
front, and a failure in the sugar trade was
used with considerable effect against the
market. Humors of further trouble among
the clearing house banks were started, and
a vicious attack upon Northern Pacific,
quite in the old style, followed, by which
that stock was forced off from the
best price offered, toSSJu'. The outire list fol
lowed, and sugar refineries, which had been
quiet during the greater portion of the day,
upon the disc, very that the transfer books
Lad been closed, and no authority existed
to opeu .hem, dropped from 59 to 54)i>, with
a demoralizing effect upon the general list.
'The movement, however, in a few stocks
carried prices below the opening figures, and
late in tha last hour there was some re
covery, the market finally closing active,
but, fairly steady, atsmall changes from the
firs; prices as a rule. There was some wide
fluctuation among the specialties, with Pull
man, Illinois Central and Tennessee coal
the most conspicuous, but their final
change-? are generally comparatively small,
ougnr is down Northern Pacific pre
ferred 2 Pacific Mail 1 %, Louisville and
Nashville 1% and North American 7%,
with only fractional changes in the rest of
the active stock. The sales of the listed
stocks footed up 540,000 shares, and of un
listed 33,000 shares.
TREASURY transfers.
L\ ashington, Nov. 13.—The treasury
department is informed that over $1,300,000
wa? transferred from San Francisco to
New York to-day under tbe privileges con
ferred by Secretary Windom’s orders of
yesterday.
CONFIDENCE RESTORED AT LONDON.
Nov. 13.—The stress in the
ca market during the last few days was
aue to the weakness of a large firm of pri
m.f j "Iters. This firm has now amalga
• ted with a large London bank. There
, \ a sa *° °f £750,000 worth of consols yes
p I? m connection with this transaction.
J,. , n °w prevails and everything is
on a firm basis.
Taii NORTH RIVER BANK.
Examination Shows That It Has
a Surplus of $22,352.
A"ew York, Nov. 13.—The North River
ate Bank did not open its doors and re-
S ‘ business this morning, os some ex
would. The cashier stated that,
-vj&d tbe bank officials felt sure it would
bni t“ r °hgh all right, it could not resume
“ mess f °r several days to come,
fhr superintendent’s STATEMENT.
Superintendent of Banks Preston
Rivnr v. a statement of the North
banks affairs, showing a nominal
oU P ,iW®Va hi ß opinion the cause
n Jt U i- , troubl ° was because the bank bad
on" t i a large enough surplus
p" * an(l . t 0 do business. Mr.
n lv ’, -? , s aid that he would
they “ , ? nfe an opportunity to resume, if
time vf 80 arrange within a reasonable
W'fPohg Srf> ', ' ,r, rm ilye, Tappan, Cannon
bear,! fe lS ’°t the clearing house, having
that ttiat re ? ort ’ arriT ed at the conclusion
then t, r,ir was insolvent. Mr. Preston
a took ‘°raiai possession.
-'ORTH AMBRIC4N ALL BIGHT.
Company Issues a Statement to
H 7 uist tbe Wild Rumors.
° RK ’ OV -1 3 -—All sorts of stories
rec-n^° at arßund Wall street to-day in
can Bank affa,n of the North Ameri -
Danv’ ’ tt was reported that the com
(lek. . *„ aS ! at f al ' been pledged to secure
B tcckholde r V at Th° th ffi g - re:nained for the
in reply .be officials of the company,
is Sf>ly HI: . fidestions, say thut the company
pany j s L lB denied that the com
equal to !t,f U r' that its assets are
'dtfectinz u d * tios; but the reports
bavVso , a i' e that tbe c°n>P*oy
paid that ir 31?!? af tor its debts ore
lts existence ' ‘tnpojsible to ccntinuo
• the officers of
iHofning sfeto£
the company this afternoon issued the fol
lowing statement:
The reports as to the condition of the North
American company are unfounded and ex
tremely unjust. The company has no ouUtand
iug call obligations, and its time loans are held
by coraparatiT© y few porsou* and institutions
or great financial strength, and are abundantly
secured by collaterals, wh.e .. even at the panic
prices preva ling during the last few days, could
nave been fold for a sum sufficient to pay all
its obligations, and leave a large and substantial
surplus to the credit of the company. The com
pany nas also a large amount or valuable assets
in its treasury wnich are not pledged at all,
and it is, and always has been, perfectly solvent.
Owing to th© feverish and uncertain condition
of the market, it was t ought wile to call the
cr ditors together in order to get their aisur
anot * that the assets an l loans as collateral
would not be sacrificed. These assuranc a have
been cheerfully given, and a committee of credit
or has been appointed to co-operate with the
officers of the company in preventing an'
needless sacrifice of its securities. The credit
ors were called together simply to satisfy them
of the sound condition of the company, and to
obtain their co-operation. The company has
made no assignment, and intends to make none.
KILLING OF CRONIN.
Iceman O'Sullivan's Alleged Version
of the Crime Given Out.
Chicago, Nov. 13. —What purports to be
a statement from Iceman O’Sullivan re
garding his connection with the Cronin
case, as told with-;:: the past few days to an
intimate friend, whose name is not given,
will be published here to-morrow. O'Sulli
van is represented as saying that he
was in ignorance of any intention
to kill Dr. Cronin, having been repeatedly
assured by Coughlin that the purpose was
to seize Dr. Cronin and search him for
documents, which were valuable to the
Irish cause, and of which Dr. Cronin was
treacherously in possession.
THE KILLING.
Burke, Coonev and O’Sullivan, tha state
ment continues, were In the Carlson cot
tage as the doctor drove up, but O’Sullivan,
not Uking the way Burka and Cooney acted,
and fearing tronble would ensue, went out
of the house, stopping in tha back yard
for a time, undecided vrhat to do. When
tho iceman finally made up his mind and
returned inside tbe cottage Dr. Cronin was
lying on the floor apparently dead.
Kicking the corpse.
Coughlin, it is alleged, now entered from
the front door and began kicking Dr. C> o
nin, desisting only when O’Sullivan
threatened to shoot him. The ice
man, says the statement, abruptly
left the cottage. It is not
claimed that his statement, or confession,
is written, but in verbal form. It has been
for several days in possession of the Cronin
prosecution.
A TRESTLE GIVES WAY.
Three Men Killed and Seven More
Deaths Expected.
Salem, Ore., Nov. 13.--The overland
Paciflo train, southbound, last night, wont
through the north end of a long trestle over
Lake Lablsoh, about live miles from Salem.
The trestle must have given way as soon as
the engine struck it, and the train and tres
tle went down together. The engine was
overturned and ij/if-buried in the mud, and
following this wer* the tender, mail, bag
gage, express cars, jmokiug car and tourist
sleeper. Alt were broken to pieces. Engi
neer McFadden, Fireman Timothy Me Neal
and an unknown man were killed.
ONR HUNDRED INJURED.
Nearly all of the K)0 persons on the train
wore more or less injured, some quite
seriously.
James McGarrv, United States marshal
of Utah, it istfeared will die from his in
juries.
Capt. Jack Crawford, the poet scout, was
bady bruised.
Dr. Hummel and wife of Philadelphia,
who were returning from a trip around the
world, were both injured about the spine.
It is probable that tbo deaths will run up to
ten, as many of the injured are badlv hurt.
The bridge is about GOO feet iong and
from 10 to 30 feet high. It is suppesed that
the engineer felt the trestle give way as
soon as the engine struck it. He gave one
short whistle and sat the brakes. The train
moved ahead about fifty yards as it went
down.
HOMEOPATHIC! PHYSICIANS.
Second Day’s Session of Their Associa
tion at Birmingham.
Birmingham, Ala. , Nov. la— The second
day’s session of the Southern Homeopathic
Medical Association, now being held in this
city, shows an increasing interest and much
larger attendance than yesterday. Dele
gations have arrived from Maryland,
Washington, D. C., Florida, Arkansas,
Mississippi and other states in addition to
those already here. The day was largely
occupied in the reading and discussion of
medical papers on typhoid and other fevers,
as they exist in the south, their homeopathic
treatment, and ou homeopathic materia
medica.
In the evening a largely attended public
session was held, at which brief popular
addresses on homeopathy and its accom
plishments were made by Prof. J. D. Buck
of Baltimore and Drs. Willie J. Chapman
of Pittsburg, F. H. Orme of Atlanta. C. E.
Fisher of San Antonio, and J. P. Dako of
Nashville. The work of the association
will be completed to-morrow.
The homeopathic physcians of tho state
of Alabama met to-day and organized a
state association and elected the following
officers: President, A. N. Ballard, M. D., of
Birmingham; vice president, H. T. Boyd,
M. D., of Sheffield; recording secretary, G.
G. Lyon, M. D., of Mobile; corresponding
secretary, J. M. Meadow. M. D., o£ Annis
ton; treasurer, W. W. Clapp, M. D., of
Birmingham.
WOBLD’B FAIR EXTRAVAGANCE.
Roswell P. Flower to Make Some
Pointed Inquiries.
Chicago, Nov. 13.— The congressional
committee appointed during the recent
session of congress to inquire into the
management and expenditures of the world’s
fair committee was in session here to-day,
and Hoswell P. Flower of tbo committee
proposes to enliven the work by making
some searching inquiries, with a view to
making a decided change in the course so
far laid down by the commission. “f ho first
thing I propose to learn, if possible,” Mr.
Flower Baid in an interview, “is
who is running this ‘fair. The
next thing is how the commission is spend
ing the money appropriated by oongress. I
understand that the commissioners are all
drawing pay, and that the salary list is very
large. Now, I have no hesitancy in saying
that in my opinion the commissioners
should not accept any pay for their services.
The position is one of great honor, and
should not carry with it any pecuniary
compensation.”
A Benefit for the Vets.
Danvillb, Va., Nov. 13.—A fair which
has been in progress here during the past
three days for the benefit of the confederate
veterans closed to-night. A handsome sum of
money was raised and will be used toward
establishing here a permanent home for
disabled veterans.
SAVANNAH, GA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1890.
WAR ON THE TOBACCO TRUST.
The Producers Threaten to Establish
Warehouses of Their Own.
Lexington, Ky., Nov. 13.—The tobacco
growers of Kentucky and the warehouse
trust of Cincinnati and Louisville held
separate conventions here to-day and las;
night, and there is great excitement among
the 1,000 tobacco men here. The growers
insist that the consolidation of the Cincin
nati and Louisville warehouses is for the
purpose of controlling prices and the pro
duct. The warehousemen labored all day
to convince producers that they we. e work
ing only tor their good, but they fail to
seo it that way. Tne producers were in
session all day, and late at night
adopted a series of resolutions
which, if carried out, will establish pro
ducers' warehouses in Lexington, Maysville,
Henderson aud Owensboro. The adoption
of these resolutions appears to have seri
ously disconcerted Die warehouse men, who
have lost their brains and do not appear to
know what to do. The growers' con
vention was presided over by Hon.
John D. Harris of Marlisou
county, formerly stata senator.
Ex-Senator John S. Williams,Dr. J.D. Clary
candidate for governor of Kentucky, and
many other men of prominence took part in
tho convention. It is said that the capital
stock contemplated in the resolutions will
be subscribed before Saturday.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.
Tho Papers Read at the Final Session
of the Convention.
Richmond, Va., Nov. 13. —The conven
tion of the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers met at 9 o’clock this morning,
with President Smith in the chair. Tho
folloiviug pacers were rend and discussed:
“Hydraulic Hoisting l’lant for the Pier of
the Brooklyn Sugar Refining Company,’’
“Hydraulic Traveling Cranes,” “Single
Acting Compound Engine,” "New Process
for Generating and Cutting the Teeth of
Spur Wheels,” “An Interesting Experiment
With a Lubricant,”. “Performunca of a
Soventy-flve-Ton Refrigerating Machine of
the Ammonia Compression Type.” The
convention adjourned to meet in Provi
dence, R. 1., in June.
Tbe society spent the afternoon visiting
points of interest, among which was the
Tredegar Iron Works, where lunch was
served. To-night the visitors and their
ladies were entertained with a reception
and dance at tbe theater, tendered by the
citizens of the city, followed by a banquet.
The party will leave in the morning for
Newport News.
A CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Over 20,000 Old Soldiers at the Ex
position at Montgomery.
Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 13.—There
was a great reunion of confederate veter
ans of this and adjoining states here to-day.
A conservative estimate placed the attend
ance at 20,000. Gen. Jubal A. Early of
Virginia was the principal speaker of the
day.
The theme was the raising of funds by
voluntary subscription for the help and
support of maimed and needy confed
erate soldiers, and the support of
the families of dead soldiers. Speeches
were made by Congressmen Oates and Her
bert and several other distinguished gentle
men.
The Southern exposition closes Satur
day night. It has been the most
successful show ever given in the state, as
weli as the most complete. The attendance
has averaged over 10,000 daily. Twenty
five thousand dollars in premiums and purses
have been awarded.
UNION PACIFIC*3 CONTROL,
O. P. Huntington Thinks Jay Gould
May Have Secured It.
San Francisco, Nov. 13. C. P. H-unt
tingon, president of the Southern Pacific
railroad, said to-day that he thought the
report that Jay Gould had obtained con
trol of the Union Pacific plausible. “If
Mr. Gould assumes tho presidency of the
Union Pacific, does that mean progress to
ward a combination that shall" include the
Southern Pacific, Union Pacific and Mis
souri Pacific roads and the Atchison?” was
asked.
Mr. Huntington replied: "I am in favor
of consolidation, and have gone so far as to
offer to consolidate. I told the Atchison
people I was willing to combine all our
respective propsrties and let them decide on
a name for the joint company. The Atchi
ison people havo not accepted tho proposi
tion, and I cannot say if thoy will.”
A FEDERAL BUILDING TUMBLING.
The Walls Separate With a Noise
Like an Explosion.
Chicago, Nov. 18.—A sharp explosion iu
Judge Gresham’s court room in the federal
building this morning created a panic
among the people present and stopped tho
proceedings of the court, investigation
discovered that the wall of the northeast
corner of the building had separated, leav
ing a visible orack for thirty foot. The gov
ernment recently investigated the safety of
the cqjtly pile, and found it in a very bad
condition. The continued settling of the
structure has considerably excited the gov
ernment employes occupying the upper
floors.
NEW STARS ON THE FLAG.
Re-arrangement of Those on tbe Na
tional Ens’gm and Union Jack.
Washington, Nov. 13.—Secretary Tracy
has issued an order that hereafter, until July
4,1891, the union of the national ensign and
union jack used in the naval service shall be
composed of five rows of seven stars and one
row of eight stars, to provide for the addi
tion of the three new states of North and
South Dakota, Montana, Washington and
Idaho. In tha arrangement space is left
for the addition of another star to repre
sent Wyoming, which will be added on
July 4, next.
BAKING POWDER PRIZES.
A Glassware Faotory to Close on
Account of tbe Lottery Law.
Findlay, 0.. Nov. 18.—The flint table
glassware factory of Dalzell Bros., Gil
more & Leighton of this city, employing
350 hands, will shut down Saturday, owing
to tbe strict of the anti-lottery
law against the baking powder companies
of tho country, all of whom they have
heretofore supplied with glassware, which
was given away as prizes with baking
powder.
Daniel 8. Appleton Dead.
New York, Nov. 13.—Daniel 8. Apple
ton of the publishing firm of D. Appleton
& Cos. died this morning at his home in
University place. He was stricken with
apoplexy last Sunday.
An Editor Dead.
New Bedford, Mass., Nov. 13.—Dr. H.
M. Dexter. D. D., editor of th® Congrega
tionaliat, died at bis residence in this city
this morning.
CALHOUN LEADS THE FOK
THE ANTIS CHOOSE HIM TO RUN
AGAINST GORDON.
The Young Railroader’s Nomlnatio?
Looked Upon as Insuring Victory for
the Governor—The Latter’s Friends
Showering Him With Congratula
tions-The Alliancemen Already Bolt
ing.
Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 13.—Patrick Cal
houn is the man who will oppose Gov. Gor
don for the Senate. It was so decreed in
the opposition caucus at the capitol to-night,
and Gov. Gordon’s hand has been nearly
shaken off by persons offering enthusiastic
congratulations. If One thing has boon
demonstrated more plainly than another
since this legislature assembled, it is distrust
of Mr. Calhoun os the representa
tive of the biggest foreign rail
road monopoly that has a foot
hold on Georgia soil, and that neither the
people nor the assembly have any notion of
being represented by him In tho Senate.
That the farmer who, for years, has been
clamoring for anti-railroad legislation
should be threatened by a legislature of his
own choice with the selection of a man in
Mr. Calhoun's position! seems so absurd
that when his name was first mentioned in
those oolumns as a vory probable candidate
the suggestion excited ridicule.
DESPERATION OF THE OPPOSITION.
The dosooration of the anti-Gordon men
can best be judged from the nomination
made by them. Mr. Calhoun is the man of
all men most unlikely to win the light. The
revulsion of feeling natitrnlly to be ex
pected was evidenced on the spot by the
immediate bolting of four members of the
caucus to Gov. Gordon, aud plenty of
others will follow to-morrow in
deed, are already on Gov. Gor
don's side, though their number oau
not be estimated to-night. The caucus was
attended by sixty-tour members, among
whom wore many proxies whose principals
are expected to repudiate Mr. Calhoun,
though they might possibly have acqui
esced in the nomination of Judge Hines or
Col. Norwood. The feeling in tho city,
which has always been hotly Gordon iu
sentiment, is little short of delirious delight
at Mr. Calhoun’s nomination. A total
stranger to tbs farmers, whose representa
tive he aspires to be, the candidate of Dr.
Macutie, whoso interference in local affairs
Is resented even by the most stubborn
enemy Gov. Gordon has in the legislature.
CAN’T BE ELECTED.
There is perlmps not a man in Atlanta to
night wno has the faintest idea that Mr.
Calhoun can be elected. If he should be it
is thought there would be a general shaking
up and a rattling of dry bones to the re
motest corner of the state. Gov. Gordon’s
friends are Jubilant at tho Drospoct of hav
ing somebody to fight. Heretofore they
have wasted their amunition on tho bushes;
now they havo an enemy who is probably a
confessed candidate by this time, and one
peculiarly open to attack. Had ex-Con
gressman Hammond been nominated, there
might navo been some danger. AJt M
there is not the slightest.
A COMPLETE SURPRISE.
The election of Mr. Calhoun waa a com
plete surprise. Do-parate as the antl-Gdr
donites were known to bo, it was never
supposed that they were half so desperate.
The taik to-day had bean almost altogether
of Col. Norwood, with some lingeriug gos
sip that ex-Congressnmn Hammond’s name
might bo used against his will, and in spite
of the fact that ha is said to have flatly
stated that he could not apoear in tbe Sen
ate ns a representative of an alliance con
stituency. But Mr. Calhoun’s little boouilet
was thought to be dead and he was never
dreamod of.
SITTING OF THE CAUCUS.
The anti-Gordon caucus sat from sliortlv
after dark until 10 o’clock in Agricultural
hall, in tho western it ing of the capitol.
Judgo J. K. Hines, Senator T. M. Norwood
and Pat Calhoun were the candidates
pressed. SpeakerjClark Howell was there,
and urged the iiama of Mr. Calhoun in a
s.ieech. At the breaking up of
the cauous sixty-four men came
out of the hall by actual
count. Clark Howell was seen by tho News
correspondent as he was leaving tho capi
toi. “There were ten proxies voted at our
caucus of members absent at Gainesville,"
said he. “I urged tho candidacy of Mr.
Calhoun, as I would have the name of Hon.
N. J. ;Hammoqd, as I could do and
represent my constituency, they both
being Atlanta men. I pointed out that my
couutv polls 8,000 votes aud was entitled to
consideration." Mr. Howell seemed to feel
that ha had Fulton county at hts back,
while thus outlining his position from a
seat in his buggy.
EXCITEMENT AT THE KIMBALL.
It did not look so at the Kimball, where
the Morning News correspondent found
all excitement. Gen. Gordon’s headquar
ter’s upstairs presenter! a lively scene. Tbe
news had already outstripped those who
hastened to tell about the caucus and extend
congratulation. Tho caucus aotion is said
to only contemplate a complimentary
vote. Hurrahs for Gov. Gordou
frequently rang out on the stress when the
news spread. The first move of Gov. Gor
don’s supporters will be a speech from Hoke
Smith to-morrow night, when ho wlil tell
tho farmers about the freight rates they are
paying. A demonstration on Saturday
night Is talked of.
LIVINGSTON ADDRESSE3 THE ALLIANCE
MEN.
On the adjournment of the legislature
to-day a call was read from Col. Livingston
to the alliance members, whom, it is said,
he desired to address as president of tho
alliance. In order to secure an audience he
gave his solemn promise not to touch upon
tne seuatorship, stating that ha had facts to
communicate of vital interest to the order.
He thus managed to get together
about 100, whom he briefly ad
dressed. The call was, of course,
in fact only a Livingston trick to secure a
hearing before a nomination had been
made. Since the caucus had refused to
hoar from outsiders he was put to this shift
to get in a word where.he thought it would
do the mest good. He reminded the alli
ance members of their power to do any
thing, even over the governor’s veto, so
long as they stuck together, and
urged harmony for all he
was worth. which, of course,
meant stind together and defeat
Gov. Gordon. At all events, the members
seemed to resent his interference, Mr.
Calhoun’s nomination beiDg the consequence
of this ofliciousnesi on ihe part of tbe
colonel, who is no longer Dr. Macune’s
ally.
COL HAWKINS ON THE GROUND.
Col. S. H. Hawkins is here, with about
twenty-five friends, from Araericus. It is
presumed that he conics to make a sacrifice
of himself for the good of his country in
the event that anything like an equally
divided vote should deadlock the legislature
aud afford a chauce of bis slipping between
Gov. Gordon and his antagonist into tha
Senate. Whan Col. Hawkins left home it
was impossible for him to foreeee tbe nom
ination of Mr. Calhoun, so there may be
tome truth in the rumor ascribing this mo
tive for bis visit.
SINKING OF THB BERPENT.
The Disaster so Sudden That No One
Could Reach tha Deck.
London, Nov. IR— Additional details re
garding the low of the British torpedo
cruiser Serpent have been received here
from Corunna The disaster occurred at 11
o'clock Monday night A heavy storm waa
prevailing and the night was densely black.
When tho vessel struck her keel was tom
off and a groat hole stove in hor
bottom. She slipped •If the rocks
into deep water and immediately
foundered. A majority of tbe officers and
crew were below when the vessel struck,
and she sank so quickly that none of them
hod time to reach the deck. The disaster
was so sodden and complete that it was im
possible for those on deck to get a boat into
the water. The time between the striking
aud sinking of the vessel was ao short that
nearly all on board went down without
making a sign.
THE THREE SURVIVORS.
The three sailors who managed to reach
shore near Camarillas were badly cut and
bruised by being thrown by the seas against
tho rocks, and when they reached land they
were exhausted by their struggles. They
were taken to a hospital, whore they remain.
The admiralty will held an investigation
into the circumstances attending the loss of
tho Serpent, ami the three survivors will be
called upon to give their evidence
The queen has again telegraphed asking
for information regarding the disaster and
expressing her sympathy with the families
of tho officers and crew who lost their
lives.
It is officially stated that tho .Serpent hail
become partially disabled in the hurricane,
and that it was necessary for her to repair
before proceeding on her voyage. Her
commanding officer, therefore, decidod to
put into Corrurfiia or Vigo, and while at
tempting to make port tho vessel was lost.
HRIN’a CONSPIRACY CASE.
I.lr. Redmond Declares tho Trial a
Mockery and Quits.
Dublin, Nov. 18.—The trial of tho con
spiracy case, the venue of which was changed
by tho magistrates’ court from Tepperary to
Clonmel, was resumed at tho latter place to
day. Mr. Hedmond,s-peaking for the defense,
said that a more iniquitous thing was never
known In tbe history of despotism than
the action of tho government in sending a
complicated charge of conspiracy before a
tribunal which was both Judge and jury.
The government's policy had been a waiting
policy. By their Inaotion sixteen months
had been lost,atul this delay in commencing
tho prosecution was practically an admis
sion of tho legality or tbe defendants’ acts.
Sir. Rodinoud admitted that a combination
existed, but contended that its objects were
so great and noblo that thoy justified almost
everything that bad been done during its ex
istence. He called to Chnon Keller to testify
regarding the occurrences on the Ponsonby
estate. The oourt ruled that such evidence
was inadmissible, whereupon Mr. Redmond
declared tho trial a mockery and said ho
would go no further with the defsnse.
V. B. Diliou, Mr. Sheeby and Patrick
O’Brien took tbs same course.
PRUSSIA’S DIET,
Tho Chancellor Introduces Three Re
forln Bills.
Berlin, Nov. IjJ. —In the lower Uoubs of
tho Prussian Diet to-day Chancellor von
Caprivi introduced bills to reform taxation,
regulate the constitution of rural governing
bodies, and improve elomentary schools.
The chancellor said that all t hose measures
kept the social question in view, aiming
to strengthen the state against Internal
enemies. Tho government was fully mind
ful of the necessity of preserving order.
He boliovod that tho existing laws would
prove adequate for this purpose. Tho gov
ernment desired by moan* of reformatory
aud beneficial legislation CO awaken In the
minds of tho ]ieople a love for state and
communal authority. As in the great war,
so now all parties ought to stand together
and fight the battle, the consequence of
which might be no less serious than a oon
test with a foreign foe. Lot them forgot
all petty dissensions for the sake of Internal
progress and prate. The chancellor’s re
marks were frequently interrupted by ap
plauso. At the conclusion of the speech,
the House adjourned until Nov. 20.
SALISBURY’S SPEECH.
Hla Pacific Utterances Well Received
In Kuasla.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 13.—Tho Journal
de SI. Peternboury, commenting upon tho
Marquis of Salisbury’s speech at the lord
mayor’s banquet in London, says that tbe
premier’s friendly reference to tbe ozaro
witz’s approaching visit to India will
awaken a hearty response in Russia.
The newspapers generally hail with ap
proval ttie pacific declarations mat la by
Lord Salisbury. The A'ouoe Vremya says
that if the visit of the Czarowitz to India
produces the results indicated by Lord
Salisbury it will be one of tbe principal
events of the closing decad9 of the nine
teenth century.
COLLIDED STEM TO STEM.
The Ship Terpsichore Sunk by the
Steamer Caßeia.
London, Nov. 13. —The Norwegian ship
Terpsichore, from Quebec for Newcastle,
England, and the British steamer Cassia,
from Riga, for Newport, collided stem to
st in in tho channel last night. The bow
of the Terpsichore wav completely smashed,
and she was dismasted. A number of tbe
Cassia’s plates were broken and bent, aud
she was slightly damaged otherwise, but
she is not leaking. She attempted to tow
the Terpsichore, but was prevented. The
Terpsichore wib then abandoned, as she
was full of water. Her crew was taken off
in life-boats. She afterward drifted some
distance and sank.
Dock Laborers Strike.
Dublin, Nov. 13.— The laborer* employed
on the docks at Limerick have struck for
higher wages. Placards have been pasted
about tho city requesting workmon to boy
cott the Limerick Steamship Company. The
railroad employes are supporting the strike,
and refuse to handle goods from or for the
steamship company.
Another Bloodless Duel.
Paris, Nov. 13.—M. Doroulede and M.
I Aguerre fought a duel this morning in a
wood near Moncoau. Four shots wero ex
changed. M. Laguerre missed and M. De
rouleda fired in tne air. The duelists have
been summoned to appear at the office of
tbo public prosecutor.
France Loans to England.
Paris, Nov. 13.—The Tempi says that
the Hank of France advances to tbo Bank
of England £3,000,000 tor three months at 3
per cent.
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Two New Postmasters.
Washington, Nov. 13. —'The President
to-day appointed to be postmasters: John
G. Goodioe, Jr., at Tuscumbia, Ala, vice F.
A. Ross, removed; Charles O. Fores, at
Valdosta, Ga, vice Willis Lang, commis
sion expired.
KOCH'S CONSUMPTION CURB.
The New York Medical Journal Wait
ing for a Fuller Explanation,
Berlin, Nov. 13.— Dr. Koch’s article in
the Meduini.iche Wochenblatt states that
the most important property of the cura
tive lymph is its specific effect upon every
description of tuberculous disease prooess.
The effects of the lymph are described as
important also from a diagnoitic point of
view. Completely successful results
have been obtained in cases of lupus, tuber
cular disease of glands, bones and joints,
and incipient oousumptiou. Tbe article
and >es not describe tbe composition of the
lymph or tho inode of application.
The Mnltzimeche Woe he nth rift declines
to give anybody a proof sheet of the article
by Dr. Koch thut is so uppeai in that jour
nal. It is statod that Dr. Koch expresses
hiinselt very reservedly as to tho curative
effect of his remedy in consumption proper,
but speaks positively of the cure of other
tubercular diseases. His secrecy is due to
fear that incompetent iter*ions might try to
make the lymph, nnd thus cast discredit
on iiis invention. I’rof. Bergmatin will, on
Monday’ next, demonstrate the fact that
I)r. Koch’s remedy obviates the necessity
of several dangerous operations.
Tho Austrian government has invited the
medical fuculty to send proposals to Dr.
Koch for the establishment of a hospital iu
Austria.
Dr. Koch has decided not to publish the
sooret of the compo-ition of his inoculating
fluid.
THE MEDICAL RECORD ON TUB CURE.
New York, Nov. 13. - The Medical
Record of this week will contain the fol
lowing:
Ah we write the daily papers are printing at
every issue some fresti news of a wouderful,
uml, as yet. secret '‘cure'’ for consumption, dia
rover* ]by Dr. Robert Kooh. Tho interest In it
Is natural and Intense. in this couutry there
are some 300,000 sufferers from this Tell disease,
and in Europe and other parts of the
world a still greater army ot
victims are hopefully looking for
•ome cure or patiently awaiting the end. Ex
peotations aroused by the numerous ami myste
rious reports that are issued from Berlin must
ho very great, it Is well, therefore, to consider
how much can be in fact, reallMd by the an
nounced ’euro.” Of It we know at least this,
time ir is agermlc, and that Iti action depend*
upon Its destroying the vitality “or power or
growth of the .tubercle bacilli. If this Is the
case It is a remedy that must have various limi
tations to Its usefulness. Phthisis Is, in moat
cases, In Its inception, an Infectious bacillary
disease. But after the lung tissue i* ones
well invaded aud necrotic Inflammatory
processes set In, tho Infection Is a
mixed ouo and the pyogenelo organics aro
largely In control. No agent which Simply de
stroys tubercle bacilli can, therefore, seriously
modify the phtbislsieal process. Germicides
cannot cure phthisis in Its second and third
Stages. We are confident that Dr. Koch will not
claim this for his "cure'’ Already it
Is stated that eases of lupus of the tubercular
Joints and of phi lilsi* in the first stage have
been cured But all these forms ot tuberculosis
can already tie relieved by surgical and by
gienic measures at our disposal. It remains to
no seen, therefore, whether Dr. Koch
has really supplied us anything
which wifi carry tho treatment
of tuberculosis any further than It has already
been brought. One thing further, perhaps, he
has achieved, vis.: a method of prevention for
those susceptible or exposed to the disease.
This may be a gain, although the prevention of
phthisis In individual cases Is almost always
I possible if proper care Is taken.
SACRIFICE OF THE SLAVE.
Assad Farrnn Confirms tbe Story
About the Hear Guard.
London, Nov. 14, 3 a. m.— Tbe Times
publishes the full text of Assad Farran’s
affidavit. It is written in bad
Eqglisb and the original Is in
As*ad's handwriting. A-sod commences
by explaining that ho was obliged in ix>n
don to contradict his account for oortain
reasons, nnd espoclaily because the commit
lee did not desifo him to reveal anything.
He proceeds to describe how Bart
telot, after Stanley left Yambuya,
finding food scarce, employed armed
Soudanese to attack tbe neighboring vil
lages, but found them deserted. He then
had recourse to capturing native women
and demanding food for their ransotn.
Bonny also did tho same thing. Assud
Farrar: affirms about everything that Stan
ley has charged concerning the rear guard.
KACRIFICE OF THE SLAVE GIRT.
Ho gives minute details of Jameson’s pur
chase of tho slave girl and his gift of her
to cannibals, and his taking sketches of tho
scenes that occurred while she was being
killed and eaten. These sketches, six in
number, Jameson afterward fin
ished In water colors, Assad says.
The camp was divided, Jame
son and Bnrttelot being on one
side, and Ward, Troupe and Bonny on the
other, and that all wero afraid of Barttelot.
He says he lacks time to remember other
storios, but he promises a full account in
the future if desired.
Bonny makes a further Statement to the
effect that the cannibal incident was the
cause of the death of both Jamison and
Barttelot. He says that Assad told the
Congo State authorities of tho incident.
SCHWBINFURTII HEARD IT.
London, Nov. 14, 4a. M.— The Cologne
Gazette reports that Dr. Hchweinfurth says
he hoard Jameson’s story tram tho lips of
Assad l'arrau, and is convinced of Its truth.
The Times says: "Though the case is so
black, wo still recommend tee public to
suspend judgment."
SKETCHES OF THB FEAST.
Brussels, Nov. 14, 4 a. m.— The Inde
pendence Beige states that two Belgian
officers assert teat they saw when in
tho Congo state a notebook,
the property of Jameson, which
contained six drawing* depicting various
stages of the dressing and cooking of human
flesh by tbo natives. Tbo series of draw
ings bear the title, “A Drama in Six
Sketches. ” One of these officers say* he
also saw the negro’s hood and skin, pre
served in glass vessels, in possession of
Jamieson.
SOUTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATIC.
It Will Involve the Election of a
United States Senator.
Chicago, 111, Nov. 13. — A special from
Pierre, S. D., says: “In many of tho coun
ties the elections for members of the legisla
ture have been so-close that tbe official can
vass has been necessary to determine who
was elected. Corrected returns havo been
received from about all tbe counties in
doubt, and it is beyond question
that the legislature is lot; in
both branches by tho republicans. The
House will probably give four majority for
tho democratic-independent fusionists,
while tho Senate will havo not less than
three, giving them seven majority on joint
ballot to elect a Uuitod States senator.’’
NO CONTEST OVER ItSED’S BEAT.
Th® Democrats Will Merely Suggest a
Committee of Investigation.
Boston, Nov. 18. — A special to the
Herald from Portland, Me., says: "The
democrats of tbe First Maine district have
decided not to contest Speaker Reed’s seat
in tho next House of Representatives. For,
while there was talk that this might be
done, if there was not a good democratic
majority in the House, the leaders now
contemplate an appeal to the House that a
committee be sent down here to inquire into
the election methods.”
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DEMOCRACTSOLD ROMAN
THE BANQUET IN HIS HONOR SETS
PARTY FIRE AGLOW.
A Thousand Throats Give Utterance to
a Roar of Cheers Ex-President
Cleveland One of the Lions of the
Hour—The Toasts and a Synopsis of
the Speeches.
Columbus, 0., Nov. 13.—The city is
decked out with flags, bunting aud flowers
iu honor of the 77th anniversary of the
birth of Judge Allen O. Thurman, “The Old
Roman of the Democracy,” and each in
coming train this morning brought prom
inent democrats, who come to testify their
affection and respect. Ex-President Cleve
land came iu on an early train, and?
is a guest of Gov. Campbell, at’
the executive mansion. Ex-President
Cleveland and Senator Calvin 8,
Urioe called on Judge Thurman in the fore
noon. The old Roman was feeling remark
ably well, and told the ex-ITeeident that he
hoped’still to weather a few more years.
“But,” said he, “I have lived long enough
to find myself more than appreciated by
tho muuy kind friends who nave remem
bered me on this day, and no years could
add to tho warmth of congratulations which
they have showered upou me."
A SPONTANEOUS TESTIMONIAL.
Ex-President Cleveland assured Judge
Thurman that tho greetings of this day,
which came from all quarters of tbe coun
try, were but the spunlaneous expression of
a grateful iieonie toward one whose proved
and unswerving career lmd won for him
alike the veneration of his party aud tbe j
admiration of the nation. “We hope,?
judge,” said ex-Prcsident Cleveland, “that
you may yet bo sirnrod many years of use
fulness to sec the fullest fruition of your
teachings. ”
Among tbe prominent democrats who
arrived this forenoon wore Congressmen
Springer of Illinois, Mansur of Mimriuri,
Outbwaito of Ohio, ex-Corntnissiouer of
Agriculture Colin,vi of Missouri, Gover
nrsr-olecS Boyd of Nebraska, President)
Robert J. Smith of the Iroquois Club of
Chicago, aid Congressmen Durburrow and
McGann of Illinois. The Iroquoir Club of
Chicago provokod a hearty cheer os
they marched into the Noil' house, each
member decorated with an artistic
badge insignia of Illinois. The organiza
tion was headed by Geu. Smith and Gov.-
elect Boyd. The first call of
the club wus made upon Con
gressman Springer, who was greeted a*
“Mr. Speaker,” in indication of coming
honors. Mr. Springer returned the saluta
tion gracefully, and acknowledged hts can
didacy and hope of success for tho speaker
ship of tha Fifty-second congress.
A KEUEUTION TO CLEVELAND.
At 11 o’clock this forenoon a public re
ception took place at the governor’s offioe,)
where ex-President Cleveland met many
distinguished representatives of that party
which acknowle Igod him as leader. IHirlng
the reception at the state house t be firing of
cannon welcomed Mr. Cleveland to tho
state of Ohio. Tho clamorous crowd which
asxinblediu tbe building would not depart
without personally greeting tbe ex-presi
dent, ami a line was formed, aud as the mul
titude nblied slowly thorugh Mr. Cleveland
shook hands with hit enthusiastic ad
mirers. By hfs side stood Gov. Campbell,
who hod vontured out for the first time
during the day; Congressmen Outhwaite
and McDonald of Indiana, and several
other democrats of national celebrity. In
viow of tho trying exeralas of the evoniag
yor. in Rtore, Judge Thurman did not venture
out to the capitol reception, anil by tacit
agreement woe graciously permitted a few
hours rest by his visiting admirers. Tho
reception lasted till 12:39 o’clock. At tho
conclusion of the reception the ex-Presidont
repaired to the executive mansion, where,
at an informal dinner at 2:80 o’elock, ho
was afforded on opportunity of mooting in
private a few of his particular friends.
Composing tho dinner party there were the
ox-president, Gov. Campbell, Congressman
Springer, Daniel Lauiont and Congressman
Outhwaite.
THE BANQUET HALL.
At the banquet hall to-night the decora
tions, porfecteo under the artistic hands of
qualified workmon, were a marvel of im
posing beauty. Across the spacious cham
bers were bung n dozen festooned arches
burdened with foliage, while tho posts and
Pirdsrs were sprayed with spreading green,
lfteen arc lights, which shed radiance
like the sun, were draped about with
chandeliers, festooning*, and ornamented
with the nation’s colors. Along the east
and west sides and south wore arranged
dense rows of potted plants, ferns, palms
and incense breathing exotics. The roomy
balcony on the oast was draped with colors
and set with clusters of emblematic flags,
while on the west, behind a deep toreen of
fragrant foliage, was arranged the press
gallery, draped with flags and hung with
boughs of evergreen. On tile west again,
aud still further to tbe north, was an alcove
for the music, which breathed out through
the decorations whore art and nature
mingle. Tbe wide hail was set with
sixteen tables running cost and west;
across the entire space, a distance of some
sixty-five feet, while along the east side,
under the nation’s emblems,wax arranged a
long table on a platform raised some twelve
inches. This table, some sixty-Ave feet in'
length, was designed to accommodate tha
eminent gentlemen chomn to respond to tha
toasts.
many republicans present.
The list of distinguished visitors, and
those who occupied seats at the banquet)
table was not composed exclusively of dem
crats. There were a numtwr of republicans
herefrom Ohio and elsewhere, who came
not as partisans, but as citizens,
to show their appreciation or
tho public services rendered by
Judge Thurman. Tho visitors come from
all parts of the country, far and near.
Democrats, of oonrse, predominated, as th®
banquet was projected by a democratic
club and given in honor of the birthday of
a distinguished member of that party. Fol
lowing are a few of the most prominent of
the 1,000 guests seated at the banquet board:
Ex-President Cleveland, ex-Benator Mc-
Donald of Indiana, Congressman" Springer
of Illinois, Thomas G. Shearman of New
York, Judge Hafford of New York, Con.
gresvmeu Outhwaite of Ohio and
Mansur of Missouri, Judges Clin®
and Sanders Cleveland, Congress
man-elect, D. N. Lockwood of Buffalo,
Gen. Thomas Ewitig of Ohio, Gen. Peter C,
Doyle of Buffalo, Gen. Brinkerhoff of Mans
field, Congressman Durburrow of Chicago,
Ballard Smith, editor of the New York
World , John McFerry of New Orleans,
Congressman-elect D. D. Hare of Ohio, ex-
United States Solicitor General G. A Jenks
of Pittsburg, Congressman Breckinridge of
Kentucky, Congressman Wilson of west
Virginia, Judge Isaac M. Jordan of Cin
cinnati, ex-Postmaster General Dickinson
of Michigan, D. P. Ayers of Fort Worth.
B. F. Moore of Birmingham, Ala., Chair
man J. K. Jewett of tho Indiana demo
cratic state committee of Indianapolis,
Lawrence Gardner of Washington, D. C.,
Gov. -elect Boyd of Nebraska and Got.
Jackson of Maryland.
COMINCi TO THE FEAST.
As early as 7 o’clock the banqueters b®gaa
to arrive and take seats at tne tables, it
