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ALL KILLED IN A JIFFY.
NO DOUBT7HAT DEATH AT SINS
SING WAi INSTANTANEOUS.
Tile End Also Absolutely Painless.
The Second Shock Given to Prevent
the Muscular Exhibition Noticed in
Kemmler’s Case—A Syllable Cut in
Two by the Shock.
Buffalo, N. Y., July 9.—Dr. South
wick and Dr. Daniels, both of whom wit
nessed the Kemmler execution, returned to
day from Sing Sing, where they witnessed
the electrocution of the four murderers.
“The executions were a success in every
way, 1 ' said Dr. Southwiek, “and there was
not the slightest hitch. Electric execution
has come to stay. These executions have
demonstrated that the method is humane.”
ALL DIED INSTANTLY.
“Do you suy that all (our died instantly?’’
‘‘Yes, sir; they died the instant the cur
rent reached them. It was an absolutely
painless death.”
“Why was the second shock given?”
“To prevent the muscular exhibition that
was noticed at the Kemmler execution.”
“Was there any burning of the flesh?’
“There was not. There was a slight
ecaid, raising a white blister, and that is
all.” He denounced the Evening World's
statement that Binder's body, when it
reached New York, showed burns as a
downright lie.
HOW HE KNEW.
“How can you be sure, doctor, that the
men died instantly?”
“I’ll tell you one very satisfactory test.
Slocum was praying when he died. Bo win
Wood. The others said nothing. But I
particularly observed Slocum. He was
saying ’Lord have mercy on my soul’ when
he received the shock. He hud just said the
word ‘my’ and started to say ‘soul.’ The
sibilant sound of the ‘s’ was made, but. the
word ‘soul’ was never uttered. The syllable
was cut in two.”
ANOTHER INDICATION.
“Another indication,” continued I)r.
Southwiek, "was the uppearance of the
men’s features at death. They were undis
turbed. I suggested that thev should close
their eyes so that salt water from the elec
trode on their foreheads should not 1 un into
their eves and give them needless pain.
They did close their eyes. That action
made a certain contraction of the features.
That contraction was there after the men
were taken from the chair. There was not
a single person who saw the executions but
said they were instantaneous and painless,
and a humane method of producing death.
Sixteen hundred volts wore given.”
NO SENSIBILITY OF PAIN.
"The executions were an unqualified suc
cess in every way," said Dr. Daniels. “Tho
men had no sensibility of pain, aid they
died instantly. The executions demon
strated that the electric method is quick,
painless and humane. There were no
sounds, no burning, no odor of burning
flesh, nothing whatever that would revolt
any spectator.” Dr. Daniels also spoke of
one of tho men praying and reaching the
busing sound of “s’’ when the shook came.
“It cut the syllable in two,” he said, “nos
another sound came from him. I look upou
that as a supreme test."
NICOLAY ANSWERS M’CLUEE.
He Again Denies That President Lin
coln Opposed Hamlin.
Washington, July 9,—John G. Nicolay
has come out in a card in reply to Col. A.
K. McClure’s editorial of yesterday. Mr.
Nicolay says: “You asserted that President
Lincoln opposed the renomination of Hanni
bal Hamlin for the vice presidency. I re
lutod t at assertion hy calling attention
to the written record w herein President
Lincoln in Ins own handwriting explicitly
states the contrary. You now re-assert
your statement, or to put it in other words,
you accuse President Lincoln of acting low
political deceit, and with his own hand
writing a deliberate lie. The country will
not believe the monstrous imputation."
THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION.
He then gives some historical facts about
the Baltimore convention, and quotes from
a letter from Col. McClure to President
Lincoln a month before the convention ex
pressing amazement that several papers
had intimated that CoL McClure did u t
cordially favor the President’s renomina
tion. Mr. Nicolay comments on Col.
McClure feeling cnlled on to
protest against the accusations of party
disloyalty. The faot that the Illinois and
Pennsylvania delegations voted solidly for
Mr. Hamlin, Mr. N icolay assorts, disproves
Col. McClure’s statement that Liucoln op
posed Mr. Hamlin’s renomination. The
card coDOludes: “Dare you venture
the assertion that President Lincoln
was deceiving Mr. Cameron, de
ceiving Mr. Cook, carrying on
a secret intrigue against Mr. Holt, and that
on top of the whole he was writing a delib
erate lie to us I That maybe your concep
tion of Abraham Lincoln, but it is not
mine; that may be your system of politics,
but it was not his.”
HARRISON OUT FOR A WALK.
He Joins the Nurse and Eaby McKee
on the Way Home.
Cape May Point, N. J., July 9.—A
northeast storm that set in yesterday, after
raging with great fury all night, broke this
morning, and the sun rose clear and bright.
The President was prompt to tike advan
tage of the opportunity to get out of doors
after his involuntary confinement of yes
terday, and immediately after break
fast ha aud Mrs. Dimtnick started out
for a walk along the board walk. He met
the nurse with Baby McKee, and walked
tack to the oottage with them. During the
day he considered applications for pardons.
He denied the application of Oscar F. Har-
Ve o', sentenced to twelve years imprison
ment for cheating the government by
forging horse claims, and then allowing
them as chief of the horse claims division of
the treasury department.
DIXIE’S EDUCATORS.
The Association in Session on Look
out Mountain.
Chattanooga, Tenn., July 9.— The
Southern Educational Association met on
Lookout mountain for the second day. It
discussed a proposition to establish
a southern university for the high
er education of women. A commit
tee was appointed to prepare
All the southern states will be in
vited to co-operate. A number of papers
were read on other educational subjects.
77® will adjourn Saturday.
Southern Railway Association.
New York, July 9.—The Southern
Railway and Steamship Association to-day
adjourned to Aug. 13. Meantime the
present agreement will hold in force. The
two principal subjects of disoussion, the
method of arriving at differentials, aud
mutually satisfactory division of business
were laid over for future action.
The morning News.
MAY BE FILIBUSTERS.
A Suspicious Expedition FittlngOut at
Norfolk.
Washington, July 9.—A letter has been
received by a government official here
which appears to give color to the report
that a revolutionary movement is being
fomented in one of our neighboring
republics. The writer says that a
man calling himself (apt. Anuett
has been engaged at Norfolk, Vu., in
shipping men for a treasure hunt in Mexi
can waters. The captain said he wanted
only seventy-five men but the writer is in
formed that he has shipped over 200. More
over he has learned that the vessel which is
to carry the party is now secretly engaged
in takiug aboard a large quantity of arms
and ammunition at a port on Long Island
sound.
don’t want to fight.
The writer says he does not want to get
himself in trouble, and above all does not
want to fight, and although ho has signed
to go on the expedition he will withdraw if
there is any illegal act in contemplation.
The officials here are not disposed
to attach much importance to the
communication, as they believe that a
filibustering expedition w ould be conducted
with more caution than appears to be
shown in this case. They are also puzzled
to guess tbe destination of the party if it
should bo of warlike iu.ent, but the chances
are even that it is meant to aid a revolution
in either Hayti or Mexico.
NORTH CAROLINA iN LUCK.
She is Entitled to $26,218 More Than
She Was Paid for direct Taxes.
W ASHINQTOK, July 9.—The investigation
instituted by Fust Controller Matthews
has resulted in the discovery that the state
of North Carolina is entitled to $26,218
more than was originally allowed on ac
count of the direct tax act. The mistake
was the result of an error in the calculation
made nearly twenty years ago when the
question of the refunding of this tax was
first considered by congress. A committee
report was prepored giving the amouut
each state would leceivo through suoh legis
lation.
the credit.
According to this report, which until now
has never been corrected, North Carolina
was given a credit of ¥377,836 43, aud about
a month ago the claim of the governor of
the state for that amount was allowed by
tho accounting offleors. At that time,
howevsr, one of the clerks in
the fifth auditor’s office, where the
accounts are kept, reported that part of the
tax collected from individuals had appar
ently been omitted in the settlement of the
case. Investigation showed that the state’s
proper quota was #404,054. Judge .Matthews
says steps will be taken to pay the balanoe
as soon as the necessary formalities shall
have been complied with.
POPULATION BY ALTITUDE.
Manufacturing and Commeroe Flour
is nlng in tbe Low Lands.
Washington, July 9. —The census bureau
has issued a bulletin on the distribution of
population in accordance with altitude. It
appears that in the area below 500 feet is
included nearly all that part of the popula
tion wbioh is engaged in manufacturing and
in the foreign commerce of tbe country, and
most of that engaged in the culture of cot
ton, rice and sugar. The intervals between
500 feot and 1,500 feet comprises the greater
part cf the prairie states and tho grain pro
ducing states of the northwest. East of
98 th meridian 1,500 feet is practically tbe
upper limit of population, all the country
lying above that elevation being
mountainous. The population between
2,000 and 5,000 feet is found mainly
on tbe slope of the great western plains. In
this region the belt between 2,000 and 3,000
feet is almost everywhere debatable ground
bet ween the arid region of the Cordilleran
plateau and tbe humid region of the Missis
sippi valley. Above 3,O(Xi feet irrigation is
almost universally necessary for success in
agricultural operations, and mining pre
dominates.
F iCT i ABOUT THE SEALS, •
Government Agents to be Sent to
Bering Sea. s
Washington, July 9.— ln order that tbe
government of the United States may bo
fully prepared with all i ecessary technical
Information respecting the actual state of
the Bering sea seal fisheries and tbe effect
of poaching in the probable event of every
arbitration, President Harrison has decided
to send two agents to Alaska to gather
necessary information. He has named
Prof. Mendenhall, chief of the coast
aud geodetic survey, and Prof.
Merriam, ornithologist of the department
of agriculture, as agents of the United
States. Prof. Mendenhall has accepted,
but Prof. Merriam is now out in the field
In Southern California and the department
of state has been unable to communicate
with him. Their mission will be similar to
that with which Sir George Bauen-Powell
is charged in behalf of the British govern
ment. As the sealing season is already so
far advanced the utmost expedition will be
required on the part of the agents to serve
the purpose of their appointment.
CLARKSON SAIL3 FOR HOME.
He Will Stir Up the Republican Clubs
Soon After His Arrival.
Washington, July 9.—Gen. Clarkson
was to sail for New York yesterday, and
is expected back next week. He will at
once, as president oi tho national league of
republican clubs, prooeed to stir them up.
Incidentally he will look after the Blaine
and Alger "booms. Later on lie wants to
start or buy a newspaper in Chicago. He
has been taking a tew additional lessons in
journalism in the office of the cheap
journals of Paris.
Tobacco Statistics of Louisiana.
Washington, July 9. —The census office
tobacco statistics for the state of Louisiana
show that the total number of planters in
the state during the census year was 120,
the total area devoted to tobacco 109 acres,
the total p oduct 40,845 pounds, and the
vaius $11,797.
Charleston's Public Building,
Washington, July 9.— Bids were opened
at the treasury department to-day for the
iron and copper work on the public building
at Charleston, 8. C., the lowest being that
of J. J. Harrington of Washington, at
$50,490.
Miss ssippl’s Registration.
Columbus, Miss., July 9.—The number
of voters who have registered in obedience
to the now constitution is very small in thie
county. There are nearly 5,000 voters in
the county, but only 1,200 are registered.
The negroes seem to have lost all interest in
the right of franchise, as only forty-four
have registered in the county.
A Hot Day at San Antonio.
San Antonio, Tex., July 9.—The tem
perature to 106*, the highest in four years.
Business was partially suspended.
A MONSTER CONVENTION.
SHSSION OF THE SOCIETY Of
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
The Meeting the Largest Religious
Convention Ever Held—Fen Thous
and Voices Join in the Chorus.
“Fidelity and Fellowship” the Sub
ject of the President’s Addreea.
Growth of the. Order.
Minneapolis, Minn., July 9.— The tenth
annual international convention of the
Young People’s Society of Christian En
deavor began in the big exposition hall this
afternoon, with a chorus of 1,000 voices.
The convention is the largest ever held by
tUe society, and is probably the largest re
ligious convention ever held on earth. The
building was handsomely decorated. The
formal beginning of the convention came
when President Clark called the body to
order and 10,000 voices joined iu the sing
ing of “All Hail the Power of Jesus’
Name” There was prayer aud the usual
addresses of welcome.
ri.fiiLH'Y and fellowship.
For his annual address President Clark
had chosen the tocio “Fidelity aud Fellow
ship," and spoke first of the basis of the
movement. Two elements that promi
nently marked the history of the Christian
Endeavor Society were fidelity to the local
church to which each society and each mem
ber of each society belonged, fidelity without
which true Christian endea' or cannot exist;
fellowship, fellowship cemented by oommon
name and common vows and common
methods of service—fellowship that is exem
plified by this magnificent assembly. The
Society of Christian Endeavor, by its very
principles, when they are understood and
adopted necessarily increases church loyalty'
and denominational fidelity.
NO SECTS IN HADES.’
He added : “United strength of the com
mon enemy demands that we oppose to him
the united strength of our common fellow
ship. There are no sects in hell. The evil
one marshals all his forces for the attnok.
Let not the children of the pit be wiser than
the children of the light. Tho
watchword of the day i9 combination
—to resist good laws and obstruct
righteous legislation. We must not play
into the enemy’s hands by weakening our
ranks and dividing our hosts.”
He deprecated, not denominations, but
the spirit that would perpetuate differences
and promote rivals. In this name ‘‘Chris
tian endeavor,” a common oond of union
was fouud.
GROWTH OF THE SOCIETY.
General Secretary Baer’s annual report
showed that one year ago there were 11,013
societies, an increase over the previous year
cf 3,341 societies. There aro now 16,274
societies regularly reported: 307 societies
are reported from across the water. Thera
are others not heard from. England has
120 societies, Austria 82. India 30, Turkey
12, and China 7. New York led the
states with 2,335. Oklahoma was
the banner territory, showing the
largest percentage of gain. British Colum
bia is second aud Nova Scotia third. Vir
ginia is a close fourth, and Alabama, Arkan
sas and Mississippi, with the same ratio,
take fifth.
Among tbe denominations the Presby
terians have 4,019 Christian Endeavor
societies; Uongregationaiisrs, 3,545; Bap
tists, 3,331; Method:sts, 2,008; and Chris
tians (Disciples), 801. As to individual
members, the report says the growth is mar
velous. At Philadelphia, in 18S8, 310,000
members, reported at Chicago in 1869, 485,-
000; at St. Louis last year 660,000; aud u > v
the 16,274 local societies have 1,003,980
members. But numerical growth was not
all the great good that has resulted. It was
known that 83,000 members of the societies
have become church members within a
year.
DON’T WAN” A THIRD PARTY.
The Farmers of New York and New
England Against It.
Springfield, Mass., July 9. —An ex
tended canvass by the New England Home
stead shows that the new People’s party- is
not indorsed by the farmers of New England
and Few York. The men interviewed
were all prominent farmers. \V hile some
favor more independent political action
than heretofore nearly all oppose the idea
of a special farmers’ party. Tho sub
treasury bill and the loaning of new issues
of paper by tbe government ou laud values
are looked upou as wild sohemes. Free
coinage of silver has a small following.
Tbe opinion in general is that the farmers’
movement in this section of the country
will consist more in independent action
through the old parties than in forming any
now party.
TWO WRECKS ON ONE RESF.
One of the Vessels Amorican and the
Other British.
San Francisco, Cal., July 9.— The
steamship Monowai arrived this afternoon
from Australia, via Auokland and Hono
lulu. Among the passengers were Capt.
John Chapman of the American ship
Joseph Scaramell with his wife and
daughter. The Scammell was bound for
New York to Melbourne with a general
cargo and went ashore on Victoria reefs,
outside of Melbourne Heads on tbe night of
June 7. The British ship Craigburne
struck on the same reefs just three hours
previously. Both vessels are total wrecks.
Tbe crew of tho Scammell was saved, but
the first and second males and five seamen
of the Craigburne were drowned.
TROUBLE WITH MINERS.
Bad Feeling Between Whites and
Blacks in lowa.
Oskaloosa, Is., July 9.—Considerable
excitemement exists at Evans, five miles
west of here, over the advent of colored
miners to take the places of tho white
strikers. Yesterday a constable, who is
also a striker, attempted to arrest a colored
miner named Charles Johnson for disorderly
conduct. J ohnson picked up a car link and
proceeded to resist the officer, inflicting
serious wounds. He was arrested by others,
tried and bound over to the grand jury.
Thereupon Johnson’s frieDds took possession
of the oourt and held the officers until John
son escaped. Twenty-five or thirty shots
were fired, but no one was hurt. Johnson is
still at large.
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
A Dividend Declared—The New Issue
of Stock.
New York, July o.—The directors of tho
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com
pany to-day declared a regular semi-annual
dividend of per cent, in cash. They
also determined to offer #4,800,009 of the
#7,000,000 new stock authorized at the stock
holders’ meeting on July 6 to stockholder*
of record at 70.
Stock Holders will be allowed to subscribe
for 10 per cent, of theb- present holdings.
The statement for the fiscal year shows a
surplus over dividends of #482,340.
SAVANNAH, GA,, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1801.
SEIZURE OF TBS ITATA.
A Scheme to Fay the Fine and Escape ;
Falls Through.
San Diego, Cal, July 9.—Tbe penalty |
of 3500 which the treasury department has
demanded of the steamer Bata for leaving
port without clearance pa: rs has not been
paid yet, but will probably be paid soon.
Marshal Gard reseized the !a'a yesterday
and placed an officer iu charge This act
was necessary in connecti a with tho libel
proceedings commenced bv the United
States district attorney. It is now under
stood here that their attorney advised Capts.
Manzen and Tejeda to pay the fine at once,
pet the vessel released from custody of the
customs officers, and before Marshal Gard
could reseize the Itnta to get out of San
Diego harbor as quick as steam would carry
her.
intended to act on it.
Upon receiving this advice it is reported
that Capt. Manzen returned from Los An
geles and • egrapled to Capt, Tejeda, who
returned a- noon yesterday. Tn ti e mean
time, Cape. Manzen and other office’s of
the Itata had returned to the vessel. None
of the crow had been allows! ashore. At
10:30 o’clock yesterday m rning Marshal
Gard aud a deputy stepped aboard the Itata
and seiz -d the vessel for violation of the
neutrality laws and carrying off United
States officers, (’apt. Manzen is ssid to
have been crestfallen the appearance
of tne marshal, and a waited Cspt. Tajedn,
who hastened to tbe ship immediately upon
the arrival of the traiu and held a consulta
tion with (’apt, Manzen. Mo further steps
were taken iu regard to leave g the harbor.
Had the Itata got away before the reseizure
much delay would probably have resulted
before the Charleston could put under way
to chase her again, and by ti.at time the
Itata possibly could have escaped.
must give bonus.
Assistant United States District Attorney
Campbell arrived last night to confer with
Marshal Gard and the officers of the Charles
ton. He states that the papers in the libel
suit against tho Itata were filed yesterday
but trial could not be held until September.
The court bad adjourned for the term. The
owners of the liata will bo permitted to
givo bonds for the return of the vessel and
she will bo allowed to depar’, but as the
bonds will necessarily be mqeli creator than
the value of tho vessel, District Aforney
Campbell hardly thought she would leave.
NAVASSA’S RIOTERS.
Officers and Nogro Laborers Arrive
at Baltimore,
Baltimore, Mo., July 9.—The bark Albe
marle, Capt. Fcrbes, arrived from Navassa
Island this afternoon and anchored in tbe
lower harbor. She brought 153 colored
laborers and some officers. The Albemarle
brought no cargo, as* she remained at the
island but five days. In the hold are throe
metallic coffins, containing the remains
Of Thomas N. Foster, Joseph Fales
and James Mahon, victims of the massacre
of IjSept, 14, 1889. The- colored laborers
brought back are the ones who have given
so mucg troubie on the island, and whose
threats promised to lead to a repetition of
the massacre of Sept. 14. 1889.
A MAN-OF-WAR ON THS SCENE.
The United States man-of-war Keartarge
was sent to Navassa where Commander
Elder landed his marine guard and kept
tbam ashore for seven weeks up to Juno 20.
He took on board Wm. Harrison and John
H. Hall, who, it was charged, were the ring
leaders in the conspiracy t j commit murder.
Both inen were kept in irons on board the
war ship until transferred to the Albemarle.
EIGHTY MEN LEFT ON THE ISLAND.
Eighty men are loft on the island, in
cluding twenty-six taken out on the Albe
marle when she sailed from Baltimore
about May 28. The officers oharge the late
troubles to Supt. Everett and Dr. Heffner,
and accuse them of incompe
tency in the administration of
their respective offioes. Everett was
to leave tbe island two days after the Albe
marle sailed and it is expected that he will
be met here at the company’s office with
charges of having been the cause of the re
cent refusal of the mon to oontinue work
ing. A majority of the colored men look
healthy. Many wore dressvdin fine olothes,
white shirts and the latest designs in neck
wear.
SHEFFIELD’S BANK ALL RIGHT.
It Secures Currency Sufficient to Meet
All Demands.
Nashville, Tenn.. July 9.— The Bauk
of Commerce of Sheffield, Ala., wbioh has
been embarrassed for tbe past two days, has
provided arrangements to meet all its obli
gations in cash, as cubed for, and resumed
business this morning as usual. The bank
was, and is now, perfeotly solvent, but for
lack of currency to meet the rush that was
expected to result from tbe failure of Moses
Bros., bankers of Montgomery, on Monday,
it was decide I to temporarily suspend until
currency could be shipped the bank with
which to meet all its demands. This has
been done.
STEAMERS IN COLLISION.
An Old Dominion Liner and a British
Tramp Crash.
Norfolk, Va., July 9.— The old Do
minion steamship Ouyandotte, bound from
this city for Newport News, was in collision
this morniug off Lambert’s Print ooal pier
with the British steamship Lamington,
bound from New York to Aepiawall, which
had put in for coal. Both shi,.s were badly
stove about the bows. The Guyandotte
sailed for Now York to night and the
Lamington will be surveyed t> determine if
repaii s are necessary before she proceeds.
A COUNTY SiTB FIGHT.
The Sheriff's Request for Troops Re
fused by Gov. Jones.
Montgomery, Ala., July 9.—The elec
tion for locating the county site for Frank
lin county takes place next Monday. Feel
ing runs high, aod the sheriff to-day asked
Gov. Jones for troops to preserve order.
The request was refused, and the sheriff
was admonished that he must invoke and
exhaust the civil power before military
could be ordered out. Gov. Jones is highly
praised for his aotton.
Miss Couz'ns Out for Good.
Cllic ago, July 9.—J udge Blodgett decided
tho Phoebe Couzii.s case this morning by
rendering a sweeping deoinon against the
ex-secretary of the board of lady managers
of tlie world’s fair. The court hold, in
short, that Miss Couzins is out of office and
out for good and cannot get back.
Jefferson Lumber Company’s Debt.
Jefferson, Tex., July 9.— The debt of
the Jefferson Lumber Com; any and J. H.
Bemls so far aggregate nearly $1,000,900.
Creditors from ail over tbe country are
gathering here, and much litigation will re
sult from the failure.
A New Gauger.
Washington, July 9. — The appointment
of Alonzo A. Hinton as United States
gauger at Greensboro, N. C., is announced.
LONDON'S BUSY fiI'EST.
DEPUTATIONS RECEIVED IN THE
MORNING.
A Ride in Rotton Row—At a Garden
Party at Marlborough House in the
Afternoon-The Prince and Princess
( f 'A alee the Hosts of the Occasion—
Queen Victoria Present.
London, July 9. Although it was 2
o’clock this morniug before the Emperor of
Germany, after enjoying last night’s mag
nificent performance at the Royal Italian
Opera, went to bed at Buckingham palace,
he arose at 7 o’clock and soon after left his
apartmeut for a long, bracing canter iu
Rotten row, the famous ‘‘swell” ride in
Hyde purs. The emperor’s ride lasted until
9 o’clock, wtien he returned to Buckingnam
palace. In company with the empress, he
received deputations from the various Ger.
man social aud benevolent societies of Lon
don. Tne emperor received these
and eputatious iu a most courteous
mauner, patiently listened to their
address’s of welcome and briefiy replied to
them. After those ceremonies of the visit
had been gone through satisfactorily the
emperor chatted freely and pleaaantlv with
tho delegates wl o were charred with tho
young luler’s frank and open behavior.
Later iu the morning the ernporor received
a deputation consisting of a number of Ger
man army reserve officers who are eugaged
in business in this and other cities, and who
consequently make their homes iu tins
country while remaining loyal to Germanv
and willing to obey a call to rejoin their
standards should tho wnr trumpet summon
Germany to arms.
ALL IN FULL UNIFORM.
These German offl ■< r were all attired In
the full uniforms of their respective corps,
and presented a somewhat strauge and un
usual appearance in the halls of Bucking
ham palace. The emperor received his sol
diers as cheerfully and pleasantly as he ha t
previously received his citizen subjects and
exchanged a few words with each officer in
the deputation, having something to say to
all in regard to their regiments, brother offi
cers in Germany, changes in the service and
the like.
A deputation from the anti-slavery
society was next ushered in. Again did tbe
emperor listen patiently end agreeably
while an address of the usual dry order was
read to him. The emperor, iu replying,
showed that he had good knowledge of the
subject, and referred to the inhumanity of
the Arab slavers and the suffering of the
slaves.
the fishmongers.
Hardly had the anti-slavery disciples loft
tbe palace when a delegation from the old
and important fishmongers’ company was
introduced, blushing and bowing, and again
did tho German emperor courteously stand
the lire of a long winded address as if noth
ing in the world gratified him as much as to
listen to the cut and dried savings of the
fishmongers’ compary,as recently drawn up
tor his special beuefit iu Fishmongers'hall.
The diplomatio corps in full uniform was
next received.
During the afternoon the emporor made
bis second appearance on K.dton Row.
This time he was dressed in the uniform of
a Prussian generul. The emperbr was
mounted upon one of his own horses, brought
from Germany with a number of others,
and was attended by an aide do camp.
Crowds of fashionable people were present
on the row, and from them the emporor re
ceived general salutations.
A GARDEN PARTY.
The Prince and Princess of Waleß gave a
garden partv at Marlborough house, their
London residence, this afternoon in honorof
tiie emperor and empress. Tbe weather was
delightful. The carefully tended and artis
tically trimmed gardens of Marlborough
house were for the occasion transferred into
a brilliant and tasteful encampment of
fashion, the smooth, soft luvvns being dotted
here and there with pretty tents and hnnd
some marquees, while waudering, chatting,
laughing iu pleasantest nooks, in nhuify
arbors aud among brilliant flower beds aud
’splashing fountains were those fortunate
individuals who oompose the creme de la
creme of British and Gorman aristocracy.
PLENTY OF MUSIC.
Tho band of tbe British Grenadier Guards
and that of the Prussian Royal Dragoons,
sent to Eng and on purpose, played the
fine-C selections from eminent German
composers, priuoipallv Wagnerian pieces,
however. The emperor and empress ar
rived at Marlborough house about
8 o’clock and Queen Victoria entered the
grounds a short time afterward. A ftr >ng
force of police kept the general public in m
crowding too freeiy about the immediate
neighborhood. But this dtd not prevent
tens of thousands of people from crowding
a out the pa’ace, nor did it drive them
aw< y from St James park where the cur
ious gat ered as early ms nuon ill hope of
is ■ ng the great eq le drive from Bucking
i am palace down the Mall to Marlborough
house.
COSTUME OF THE QUEEN.
The queen wore a black dress with a
white tabl t, whito lace shawl and white
bonnet trimmed with small feathers. As
soon as she arrived the assemb age opened
up, forming an avenue along which tbe
queen walked toward tho Prince and
Princess of Wales, who were advancing to
meet her. The emperor, who bad assisted
the queen to alight from her carriage,
accompanied her to a seut The imperial
visitors went to a ooncert in Albert hall in
the evening, where “The Golden Legend”
was sung. No special attempt had been
made at decoration.
IV THE QUEEN’S BOX.
The royalties occupied the queen’s box,
wbioh had been enlarged for tbe occasion.
There were 6,090 persons in the audience.
Tho artists were Albani, Nordica, Belle
Cole and Edward Lloyd of the Choral So
ciety. The emperor wore the uniform of a
British admiral. The empress was in car
dinal silk, with a dazzling tiara of
diamonds. At tho conclusion of the "Kai
ser’s March” tbe audience rose and cheered
the imperial visitors, who bowed response.
Absorbed by the Beil Company.
Montreal, July 9.—The Bell Telephone
Company has absorbed the Federal Tele
phone Company of this city, and again en
joys a monopoly of the telephone business
in Canada.
Portugal's Treaty With Brazil.
Lisbon, JuivO.—Tho Portuguese govern
ment will send a delegate to Brazil to ne~
fotiate anew treaty of commerce between
liazil and Portugal.
Key. Spurgeon Delirious.
London, July 9. — Rev. Spurgeon is
weakyr to-niglu and delirious.
Twenty Buildings Burned.
Jennings, Mich., July 9.—Fire last
night destroyed Mttobell Bros’, planing mill,
saw mill and large lumber yard. Eighteen
dwellings were also reduced to ashes. Tbe
loss is $-00,000. Tiie Insurance is only
#25,000, it is reported.
Victor Newcomb Insane.
New York, July 9. —The sheriff’s jury
to-day declared Victor Newcomb insane.
CHILE'S NEW WAR SHIPS.
The Decree of Sequestration An
nulled by the Court.
Paris, July 9.—The court of appeals has
annulled the decree of sequestration issued j
by President Aubepin of tho civil tribunal
of the Seine in regard to the Chilean war
vessels which have been constructed in
Franco hy tho Soolete des Forges ot Chan
tiers for the Chilean government. Tbe
court in annulling the decree holds that tho
vessels were ordered by the government of
President Baluiaeeda, which is the only le
gally constituted authority in Chile recog
nized by France.
GIVING THE LOAN a 11LACK BYE.
Washington, July U. —Honors Pedro,
Montt and Antonio Varan, tiie Chilean con
gressional envoys now in Washington, this
evening gave out the following notification:
“Having been informed that Honor Palma
csda is ei deavormg to negotiate a loan of
several million dollars in this couutry,
having been unsuccessful in Europe,
and offering as a guarantee nitrate
deposits, as well as lines of railroads be
longing to the nation, it is our duty to
notify the public in general that the repub
lic of Chili will not recognize the validity
of such loan, if it should be obtained, and
neither tho guarantees that he offers of
nitrate deposits aud the public railroads."
ENGLAND AND THE DHEIBUND.
Sir James Ferguson Btates the Coun
try's Position In the Matter.
London, July 9.— ln the House of Com
mons this evening in the debate on tho
foreign office estimates, Mr. Laboucbere
protested against the attitude of Lord Salis
bury toward the dreibuud as calculated to
irritate Franoe.
Bir James Ferguson, under foreign secre
tary, cotiteuded that the entente with
Italy to maintain the status quo on tho
Mediterranean should not bo mixed up with
tho question of the dreibund. to which
alliance the government was no party, and
of tho terms of which tho government was
unaware. The entente with Italy, he said,
was not hostile to any power. Tiie sympathy
and mflueuce of England would be with
the powers keeping the peace and against
those breaking the peace, while English
interests would lie chiefly considered in any
oonoerled action that it might bo necessary
to tase to meet uuforseon events. [Cheers],
Mr. Labouohere insisted that Lord Halis
bury was doing his best to envenom the re
lations with France. This policy, he said,
arose from a feeling that if the republic in
France succeeded, republicanism would
spread abroad in Europe. [Hear, hear!].
RUBSIa’A FAMINE.
The Government Taking Steps to
Provide Relief.
Sr. Petersbuu, July 9.— lt is semi
officially announced that if the harvest
proves a failure, the government, co
operating with tbe publio authorities, will
provide ample means for warding off any
thing like a general famine. Large
government stores of grain maintained for
military purpose* can be distribut’d in the
distressed regions. Tho ministry of the in
terior is preparing for the expected sooroity,
and has sent officers to make a tour of the
threatened districts. Inquiry is also
proceeding in the grain centers to ascertain
how tar it may be nocessury to
restrict the exportation of corn. The latest
reports from the grain districts aro reassur
ing. Reports made to the government rep
resent the inflation of prices as largely due
to speculation, it is probable tba,. the gov
ernment will intervene in order to put an
end to artificial embarrassment in the mar
kets.
CARi-OW’S ELECTION.
The Parnelllte Frees Exceedingly
Downcast Over the Result.
Dublin, July 9. —The Parnellito press is
exceedingly downcast over the result of the
Carlow election. The Freeman's Journal
says that there is now no more chance of
getting home rule tor Ireland than
there is of getting fl)9 mouu.
Tho electors, the Journal adds,
have sbandoned their independence for
the British party yoke. The conservative
Dublin Express says that the English will
learn from Carlow that “the Irish tenant
farmer, when not actuated hy insane laud
hunger, is a puppet in the hands of the
Roman Catholic priests, and as unfit to be
an elector as if he were an Infant or a
lunatic.”
The McCarthyite* aro jubilant.
FR a NCE S GRB ATN St 8.
Party Divisions Van'sh Whsn Danger
Lurks Without.
Paris, July 9.—M. Ribot, minister of
foreign affairs, opened the railway at Mon
treuil to-day. In the course of his speech
he referred to France’s foreign policy as in
spired by feelings of confidence in the coun
try’s strength, and by the feeling of na
tional pride by which nations are made
great. Where the country was concerned,
he said, party divisions vanished.
Belgium’s Mine Strike Ended.
Brussels. Juiy u.—The great strike of
Belgium miners, which has been in progress
for the last seventy days, was brought to an
end to-day. Tbe council of the Knights fo
Labor hai decided in favor of a general re
sumption of business, and 4,500 men wuut
to work this morniug. Tbe remainder of
the men who Imve been on strike will re
sume their employment to-morrow.
Passport Regulations Modified.
Paris, July 9.—The German government
has informed M. Ribot, minister of foreign
affairs, that the relaxation of the Alsace-
Lorraine passport regulations, which was
ordered at the time of the recent Swiss rail
road disaster, in order to enable friends and
relatives of the dead, wounded and missing
to seek for or attend the victims, has bsen
made permanent.
Bulclde at a Relchsrath Door.
Vienna, July 9. —During the session of
the lower house ot the reichsrath to-day a
man QAmimtted suioide with a revolver at
the enwar.ee of the strangers’ gallery. He
was identified a* a huuter. He hid oome to
the reichsrath to domaud justice in au im
aginary lawsuit with the Rothschilds.
A Polish Count Murdsred.
Vienna, July 9.—Count Michael Plater,
a Polish nobleman and wealthy land owner,
was murdered aud robbed yesterday even
ing while traveling ou au express train run
ring between Wariaw and Bt. Petersburg.
No arrests have been made.
Argentine Revolutions.
Buenos Ayres, July 9.— There have
been fresh revolutionary disturbances in
several parts of the country. The govern
ment is taking vigorous measures to quell
the threatened revolt in the provinces of
entire Rios, Cordoba and Oatamsrca.
Burnir.gof a Distillery.
London, July 9. —The loss by the burning
of tbe distillery of Holland $ Cohn, limited,
at Deptford yesterday, was SIOO,OOO.
I DAILY. $lO A YEAR.
J 5 CENTS A COPY. V
( WEEKLY, 1.25 A YEAR |
SAVANNAH TO EUROPE.
A LINE OF STEAMERS ONE OF THE
CERTAINTIES.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Sets the Ball
in Motion by Starting Three Trans
atlantic Lines Out of Newport News
Other Southern Roads Bound to
Keep Up With tho Precession
Baltimore, Mr, July 9.—The Manu
facturers' Record of this week says the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
has closed a five-year contract with C.
Furness, one of the largest steamship owu
ers in England, for three regular fines of
stoamers from Newport News, Va., to Liv
erpool, London and Glasgow, and also foi
an occasional steamer to Havre and Ant
werp. These will be the first regular
European steamer Hues from any port south
of Baltimore.
HEAVY ENGAGEMENTS.
Heavy engagements of grain, provisions,
flour, tobacco, lumUr aud live stock are
being made iu the west for export by these
steamers. Oca order for 60,000 bags of
flour having just been booked iu Bt. L mi*,
and another of 54,000 bagsdlrectto Havre in
said to be the largest single shipment of
flour ever made from this country to tbal
port. The steamers are of from 3,000 tc
5,000 tons capacity, and each line will send
out a steamer every ten days, making about
nine or ten steamers monthly on tie three
regular lines.
MOIJR LINER SURE TO FOLLOW.
The Manufacturers' Record says that
“the establishment of these three regular
steamship lines from Newport News to
Europe must mark the begiuuing of a great
increase iu the south’s direct trade with
Europe, as the starting of these lines,
backed by the Chesapeake and Ohio railway,
will stimulate other great southern railroad
systems to turn their attention to the estab
lishment of Hues from Norfolk. Savannah,
Charleston and other points. All the indi
cations point to a verv marked development
of southern seaports.”
HENLEY REGATTA.
The Finals Rowed in Good Weather
Before a Largo Crowd.
London, July 9. —Tho finals at the Hen
ley regatta were rendered pleasant by good
weather. Rarely has tbere beeh a larger
attendance at Henley. The final heat for
tho grand challenge cup was won by ths
Founder Boat Club, beating tho Loudon
Rowing Club, the holders of the cup, by a
length. This was a neck and neck struggle
from the start.
The visitors challenge cup was won b y
Trinity Hall (Cambridge) defeating
Brazenoie College ( Ixford), the holders cl
tho cup, easily by two lengths and a half.
The ltoyal Chester Rowing Club, in ths
race for the W yfold challenge cup, beat the
Kingston Rowing Club, (tho holders of
the flip), by a length and a half.
Billiot College (Oxford) won the ladies*
challenge plate race, beating Eton Colloga
by two yards at the finish.
The Thames Rowing Club won the stew
ards’ ebnlletige cup, beating Trinity Hall
(Cambridge) by 1. V lengths.
The Mousley Boat Club won the Thame:
challenge cup, defeating tbe Thames Row*
ing Club by a quarter of a length.
KILLED BY A BTRE2T CAR
Shocking Fate of An Aged Citizen oi
Charleston.
Charleston, S. C., July 9.—Daniel Mc-
Bwiney, a well-known and aged citizen
met with a horrible death on King street
this afternoon in the presence of hundred*
of spectators. He attempted to cross tbe
street railroad tracks in front of an advanc
ing car, and being too slow about it
fell on the track. The front wheels
of the car passod over his neck,
almost severing the heat from
tho body. The rear wheels crushed his tact
out of semblance. Death was almost in
stantaneous. The driver of the car, Thos.
Brlckman by name, was arrested by the po
lice, but was subsequently released by the
o<-roller. The deceased was a truck farntei
and was the father of E. P. McSwiney,
general freight and passenger agent of the
Charleston and Bavattnah railway.
AN ATTACK ON THE SQUADRON.
The Warships Get the Bast of the
Sham Battle.
Boston, July 9.—The squadron of evolu
tion experienced an attack to-mgbt. This
attack was supposed to be an assault by
twonty-five or more boat* manned by de
tachments from tho naval militia battalion
upou the vessels of the squadron, with tor
pedoes. The squadron used its search
lights. The attuck was chiefly directed
toward Newark, aud Atlanta, as those two
vessels were partially unprotected on one
side by electric search lights. Although the
attacking party used much skill and judg
ment in the maneuvers the cruisers were
able to keep track of them and their sharp
shooters. The battle was awarded to Uuolo
Barn’s squadron aud a rocket from the
Newark called a cessation of hostilities.
AN AMERICAN’S APPEALS.
He Says Hole Wrongfully Imprisoned
in Guatemala.
New York, July 9. —Thomas R. Dawley,
Jr., who claims to be an American citizen
eugaged In legitimate commercial business
iu Northern Guatemala, has written a letter
to Secretary Blaine, invoking tbe protection
of the U nlted Btates against what he declares
is persecution bv officers of the Guatemalan
government. He complain* of unlawful
imprisonment without trial, and delay on
the part of Consul Kimberly and Minister
Mizner to aot on his sworn statement.
Shot (torn Ambush.
Louisville, Ky., July 9.—Near Edmon
ton, Ky., Monday, Special United State*
Bailiff Cutlilt was shot froai ambush as he
was passing along the road about dusk and
seriously wounded. It is supposed his
assailants were violators of tbe revenue
laws, whom he bad been pursuing.
Puddlera to Be Better Paid.
Harrisburg, Pa. , July 9.—After July
16 the wages of the puddlors at the Central
iron works and Chesapeake nail works of
Bailey At Cos., and the Lochiel plant of the
Harrisburg Rolling Mill Company, will ha
increased from #3 75 to $4 a ton. Notice to
this effect wa* given today.
MAY B 8 LYNCBSD.
A Negro Assaults a 7-Year-Old Child
at Decatur.
Atlanta. Ga., July 9.—A negro named
Dan Robinson attempted an assault this
morniug upon a 7-year-old white child,
daughter ot 8. 8. Nash, superintendent of
the DeKalb county chain-gang, living at
Decatur. The chid’s screaming brought
help and tbe negro ran. He was caught
ana 1* now in jail at Decatur. The child is
not injured, except from fright. There are
rumors ot lynching to-night, and trouble is
expected.
