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Newspaper Page Text< THE MORNING NEWS. ) ■< Established iB6O. Incorporated ISSB. V ] J. H. ESTILL. President, f PARNELL AND THE FUND. the desire of the two fac tions TO CONTROL IT. Parnell Meting Out the Same Treat ment He Received te Dillon and C’Brien—He Is Fighting an Impossi ble Battle, However—The Tory Press in High Glee. (Copyright, 1831, by the A'. Y. Associated Press.) London, Aug. 21,—Mr. Parnell’s letter admitting the inaccuracy of the amount attributed to Mr. Dilion drawing from the evicted tenants’ (fund has brought to a pause the wretched controversy in the Irish commoner’s rauk9, which really centers in a desire of each side to obtnin control of the Paris fund. Mr. Parnell, brought to bay, is meting out the same treatment to Messrs. Dillon and O’Brien which ho has already meted out to the Healyites and liberal leaders, but he is FIGHTING AN IMPOSSIBLE BATTLE. Nobody doubts the scrupulous integrity of Mr. Morlev, and on tho question of ve racity, Mr. Parnell, with his record of the wildest statements, stands no chance of credenco. However, he stlii knows the w eak points in his enemies’ armor and com pels them to wince and take refuge in am biguities. This unedifying spectacle, which gains undeserved attention, occurr ing as it does at the deadest part of the po litical season, can have but one result, the ilestruotion of Ireland’s chances of home rule. THE TORT PRESS IN GLEE. The torv press and party are delighted that Mr. Parnell has succeeded in drawing from Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Morley an ad mission of anxiety to reach Mr. Parnell through secret channels. Long leaders in tho tory papers dwell upon the discomfiture and humiliation of the liberal leaders, while the liberal press vainly appeals to tho party to leave Mr. Parnell alone. The clericals are incensed at Messrs. O’Brien and Dillon for adhering to the plan of campaign in defiance of Rome. Altogether the position of the Irish prob lem. from whichever side it is viewed, is ex tremely porplexing. PAP.NELLISM DEAD. The only patent fact is that Parnellism is dead. The apathy of the Parnellite organi zation and constant accession of Parnellites to the national federation have induced the latter organization to instruct its registra tion ageuts tor election lists to make uo dis tinction between Parnellites and Mc- Corthyites. TUB PORTSMOUTH REVIEW. Nothin* Lacking, However, in Honor and Gratification of France. [Copyright, 1891, by the N. Y. Associated Press.) London, Aug. 21.—The adverse weather to-day partially marred the Portsmouth review, but as far as the queen was able to ensure it, nothing was lacking to honor and gratify France. The queen sacrificed n portion of her Highland 'holiday pur posely to witness the review, and, further, compelled the attendance of the lords of the admiralty, who wanted to spend the reces3 abroad. The Portsmouth authorities in curred tho anger of the “jingo” press by inviting tho French officers to inspect our latest intentions in naval warfare under the gtiidat ce of officers competent to ex plain their uses. The ouly possible cause for dissatisfaction that the French govern ment could entertain is tho absence ot Lord Salisbury, which doprivea the function of the foreign offico approval. The radicals declare that Lord Salisbury declined thus openly to display a friend ship which might b- interpreted as a disre gard of the dreibund. THE FRENCH CREWS ARK DISAPPOINTED that Friday, a Catholic fast dav, was chosen for the chief ceremony, while on Sunday, a feast day, they are offered no kind of ontortainment. Admiral Oervais is 54 years of age. a good musician and linguist, aud is highly esteemed in France. It was noticoable at to-day’s review that tha Frenchmen were a little iess brisk than the English iu firing a salute. TuE CONWAY tXECUI'ION. It May Cause the Abolition of Capital Punishment. (Copj/risMed, 1891,6]/ ;h u > y y Associated Press.) London, Aug. 21.—The hideous scene eu soled at the Conway execution has caused an outcry throughout the country which is not unlikely to prove the beginning of the end of capital punishment, aud is certain, ia any case, to greatly strengthen the agitation for its a oiition. The exclusion of reporters from tho execu tions has long been a sore subject, and as the officials have fully exorcised this power la many cases, an uneasy suspicion exists that other similar butcheries may have been hushed up. In this instance THE REPORTERS WERE PRESENT, hut they wero hurried off as soon ns it transpired what had occurred. Executioner herry declares that the drop stipulated for “I tho authorities is much too great, but ti’ protest is of no avail. It is aiso rumored that he was carousing on tho previous night, aid at present it ¥ impossible to say where tho blame Ii6 b. The public will insist on a rigid in quiry, especially as thero are rumors afloat that at the execution at Wandsworth last *Mk a juryman saw the ropes saturated *ith blood, but he was not allowed to eeo the neck of the victim, which was covered **tli thick wadding. THE TIMES’ VIEW. The "Thunderer’s” Idec.a of American Polltios and Politicians. London, Aug. 31.—The Times, n an ar icle on American politics, says: “The etnocrats aro more likely to conquer Secretar Y Blaine and Maj. McKin- J t „y propounding a sober programme to a sober representative than by trying the appeals to the American flag O'-h'agnificeut achievements of eleotri ‘ymg diplomacy.’’ President Harrison with a 77m. of his disappointment, the fca- S that the office of President Hi., * influence which will proha d.oWa the vivacity of tho manifes itonifh° J K in , Secr:)tar y Blaine’s laterest, would he be elected. # Improperly Facked Cargoes. -ODSNiAf, 1801, bl/ ‘ lhc A - y Associated Press.) Botifled* ! !; A T U ?' 31 -—The government has mini,* *^! ui au I'auucofore, too British correinnmia a3hin £ton, as a result; of ion r “ 'KSSSS "“•-Kssyssr; Franco s Fleet Maneuvered Badly. In SS Aj f' 2L —The French fleet. British wnr^M tlou l ’ otw ®u the two lines of icg nri':m r „t ° S| otr Spttboad this morn lLo naval review, man- Lroadside on d fi V ’ tb3 vessel> swung Ter y rougtu* y 8 curre£it - sea was MARTINIQUE’S HURRICANE. Loss of Life and Property Greater Than at First Estimated. Paris, Aug. 21. —Additional details re ceived here this morning from St. Pierre, the capital of the Island of Martinique, the French West Indian possession which was visited by a terrible hurricane Tuesday night last, show tho facts already published not only in no wey exaggerated, but that they did not tell tho full story of the disaster. The number dead was originally estimated at 00, with 100 injured. The latest dispatchos received here announce that 218 people had boeu killed in the coast towns alone. The towns in the interior have not boon heard from as yet. There is no doubt that tho lo3s of life iu the interior towns has been as great, if not greater, than in tho coast towns. It is impossible at pres ent to make an estimate of the number of people who have lost their lives through the cyclonic disturbance, which did'so much to bring ruin aud desolation to the unfortu nate island. STATE OF AFFAIRS ON THE ISLAND. Official dispatches received here admit that a state of general consternation exists throughout the island of Martinique, and when this is admitted in official reports the real state of affairs mav be imagined. The difficulty experienced in forming an estimate as to the number of people who lost their lives Tuesday is greatly due to the fact that the roads leading into and from the interior of tho island have been rendered absolutely impassable. Tho roads are blocked in several cases for several miles by fallen trees. Soveral days may elapse before the government of Mar tinique is able to give tho home govern ment a detailed account of the disaster which has fallen upon the inhabitants of that island. It is known, however, that houses, crops and trees from one end of Martinique to ta<> other have been flattened beyond hope of recovery. SNGLAND AND CHINA. Hereafter British Officers Can not Serve iu the Chinese Navy. London, Aug. 21.—Tho British govern ment has notified tho government of China that from this time forth no British offi cers will be allowed to servo in the Chinese navy. The British government has taken this step on account of tho refusal of the Chinese autbori.ies to furnish an explana tion of the iugult of a Chinese officer ia hauling down tho flag of Admiral Lang while that British offioer was in command of the Chinese north coast squadron at Hong Kcng in 1890. Admiral Lang resigned his commission in tho Chinese r.avy ill June in 1890, giving as bis reason for resigning that tho Chinese officers of the squadron wera insubordinate. Lsitor,is a result of Admiral Lang’s resigna tion, the Chinese government declared that it would never again intrust real authority in the navy to any foreigners. LITTLE TO BE HOPED FOR. ( Copyright, 1891, by the jV. Y. Associated Press.) London, Aug. 21. —Little is hoped for from China’s naval action, but the move ment is welcomed as an indication that the pressure of tho powers has had nn effect. Premier Kudini of Italy informed the cabinets of Germany, England and France that, Italy would co-oporate with those nations if combine J action was necessary, but if the powers declined to act Italy would herself send a Hast to the Chinese waters to act independently and immedi ately, if necessary, to protect Italian sub jeots. The English colonial office has just con sented to the appointment of a Chinese consul at Hong Kong to r one year as an ex periment. SINT INTO EXILE. Tha Manipur Resent and Prince Taken to the Andaman Islands. Calcutta, Aug. 21.—The Jubraj, or Manipur regent, who was tha leader of the attack upon the British residency at Man ipur, and Prince Augoa Sena, whose sen tences of death wore commuted by tho viceroy of India to transportation for iifo and forfeiture of property, have been sent Into exile op the Andaman I-lands. The authorities at Manipur wero obliged to have the men removed from prison secretly by night to avoid a posable disturbance or an attempted rescue. The Andaman Islands are a penal colony deeded to East Indian criminals. Monetary Troubles In Portugal. London, Aug. 21.—Tho Times publishes a dispatch dated Lisbon, Aug. 14 (which the Portuguese authorities refused to trans mit), which declares that the money crisis is becoming acute; that gold and silver have disappeared from circulation and that c coper is very rare. Tho dispatch says that there is great ditficnlty in cashing notes of value of 5 pence. Money ohangers are ac cumulating coin and small notes, and are re-selling the latter at a premium of 23 per cent. A Credit of $15,000,000 Voted. Brussels, Aug. 21.—0n the premier’s fervent appeal on the ground of the neces sity of defending the country’s neutrality, the sena’o to-day, by a large majority, voted a credit af 815,000,000 to fortify the Meuso river, but censured Gen. Brialmont, the minister of war, for underrating the cost of the work. Exhibition of the Relic. Treves. Aug. 21.— The day has been marked throughout by a continuous pro cession of pilgrims passing into tho cathe dral to see the “holy coat.” Tho Catholic papers urge the pilgrims not to buy relics from Protestants, as they ridicule the coat, although they are glad to profit by the ex hibition. Afitorm lathe British Channel. London, Aug. 21. —A terrific storm is raging in the British channel to-night. Tho sea has greatly damaged the public squares at Havre, and the Frazciatb baths have been washed away. A bark has been wrecked at A port and four of her crew drowned. A Concession Withdrawn. Belgrade, Aug. 21.—Tho Servian gov ernment lias withdrawn the concession gra 'tod to a London syndicate for tho hog slaughter houses, beeausn the work was not begun in the stipulated time. Manipur's Native F.uler. Simla, Aug. 21.—A decree has been issued in which the queen announces that she foregoes the right to annex Manipur. The viceroy will choose a native ruler of Manipur Floods In Missouri. Macon City, Mo., Aug. 21.—Heavy rains that have fallen within two or toree days have overflowed Muscle Fork and Chariton river in this (MacoD) county, and tho water In the bottoms is now 6ix feet deep, aud extends from hill to hill. The wheat, oats and hay crop# standing in the bottoms are floating away. The fences are completely wrecked and corn destroyed A large number of cattle and other live stock were caught in the bottoms and drowned. SAVANNAH, GA., SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 1891, GEN. GORDON’S ANSWER. i HIS POSITION ON THE DEMANDS CF THE OSALA PLATFORM. He Is Surprised at the Resolution—His Spaeches and Letters During the Sanatoria! Canvass Show Him to be in Accord With a Majority of Its Demands—Gantt’s Connection With the Southern Alliance Farmer Sev ered—The Committee Rsport on the Northen-Gibson-Liylngston Differ ences. Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 21.—1n the allianoe convention an effort war, made to reconsider the action of Thursday calling upon Gen. Gordon to define his position upon the Ocala platform. It failed. To-night Gen. Gordon furnishes this answer for publication: Atlanta, Ga., Aug. SI. Gentlemen of the Georgia .State Alliance : A copy of your resolution requesting me to define my position as to the Ocala platform has been received. I beg to say in reply that this somewhat surprised me, bh my speeches and letters published prior to the late senatorial election plainly demonstrate ray position to be in entire accord with a great majority of the demands of the Ocala platform, while 1 do cot approve of others. My views were so distinctly announced on this and kindred subjects that I could scarcely hope to make myself more clearly understood now. 1 shall, however, have an opportunity of again speak ing to the people at an early day, when I will endeavor to discuss fully and frankly all tho questions of public interest to our people. Re spectfully yours, J. B. Gordon. GANTT AND THE ALLIANCE. Larry Gantt to-day announced to tho alliance convention the severance of his connection with the Southern Al liance Parmer. Tho convention thankod him by a rising vote for his capable service and his devotion to the order. In his response, Larry said ho was going to start anew alliance paper here, Publishing it weekly, starting about Sept. 1. tis to boa straight-out third party paper, known as the Free Lance. It will indorse the Ocala platform entire, with great em phasis on the anti-railroad monopoly plank. Larry's position on this question was re garded too extreme by Col. Livingston and Fat Calhoun, and this was the real cause of his removal. “just read my first issue,” says Larry. “I’m coming down on this Terminal oompany with both feet.” The convention did the decapitating act very gracefully, indeed, nine out of every ten members at least subscribing on the spot and paying the ?1 a jmar subscription in advance. This will be the first third party paper in Georgia. The committee appointed to report on the Nor then-Gibioli-Livings ton differ ences in the convention made their report to-day. It reads as follows: \Ye, the committoe appointed by the Farm ers’ State Alliance to give to the public a true statement of the facts of the case of Brother J. G- Gibson and Gov. Northen vs. President L. F. Livingston, submit tho following report: On the first morning of the meeting of the body and before its organization bad been perfected Brother J. G. Gibson arose to a question of per sonal privilege. He was called to order by ihs president, who stated that no business could be transacted before tho body was orgauizod. Gov, Northen, in a spirited manner, supported Rev. Gibson’s efforts. An appeal was taken from tho decision of the Chair in the afternoon session, Rov. Gibson was recognized by the chair and in troduced tho following resolution: "Resolved, That arrangements now be made looking to the presentation of chnrgos against President L. F. Livingston, and that tho elec tion of president be postponed until after such charges be presented and investigated." On motion tho resolution was indefinitely postponed without one dissenting voice, on the ground that it had not been introduced in pur suance of parliamentary law. The law govern ing such eases Is found in tbs constitution of the farmers’ state alliance, and reads: "All trials of officers and members ot tbo state alliance shall bo before the executive com mittee.” This law Gov. Northen could not have boon ignorant of for tho following reasons: correspondence quoted. The report tbon quotas the correspondence between Col. Livingston and tho chairman of tho executive committee, and between tho chairman of the executive committeo and Gov. Nortban, which puts Col. Living ston in an attitude of courting an investi gation, tho chairman of the executive com mittee willing to have one, and Gov. Nor then a3 intending to prefer such charges be fore the executive committee, and, finally, abandoning the idea. The roport concludes: Tho foregoing is a plain, unvarnished stat e ment of tho facts of tho case. We do not hesi tate to affirm that our doors aro wide open for an investigation of the official conduct of any aud all our members, and we invito the keenest scrutiny, pledging that when presented through a legitimate channel all the charges will receive a full and fair investigation. THIS REPORT WAS ADOPTED. It is a fair illustration of the prejudiced temper of the convention. It makes no re ference to the insulting and brutal conduct of President Livingston, nor to the out rageous treatment of tbo governor and his friends by the convention. “Sit down,” shouted the president, “I will not recog nize you now or at any time hereafter. Sit down there,” and the convention shouted: “Put them out,” “Make them sit down,” “Kick them out,” Put them out” the window." But there was no question or correction when the re port was submitted to-day. It was adoptod, of course. The following is the new judiciary com mittee: M. V. Calvin, A. Q. Moody, E. T. Murrell, H. W. Bell and L. M. McGee. Several other committees were an nounced. GAINESVILLE GOT THE CONVENTION. The next state alliance convention will be held at Gainesville. There was a free for all fight in the convention te-day for that honor. Macon, Way cross and perhaps a dozen other placos were sug gested. Gainesville won after a hard fight. There was another vote to-day on the resolution asking for the Australian ballot system or one similar. It was again tabled. A telegram was received from the New York state alliauce congratulating Presi dent Livingston upon his re-election. A BATCH OF RESOLUTIONS. A resolution was pa-sod to oncourage im migration to Georgia, particularly from the western states. A resolution was passed unanimously, by a rising vote, asking the legislature to in dorse tho St. Louis platform as reaffirmed at Ocala and to instruct the Georgia sen ators aud representativives In congress to endeavor to shape legislation in comformity tberewith. A resolution was pasted commending the Augusta exposition and accepting the invi tation to be pressnt there on Alliance <lay. A resolution was passed unqtialifi dly con demning tho proposed "stay law,” also re questing the president and vice president— Livingston and Wilson—to visit all sections not yet visited by them at their earliest conveniences. THE STATE ORGAN. The committee to roport about the state organ recommended that this be published by annual contract. Thero was a lot of and scussion. Soveral speakers called for some consideration of the fact that the present owner of th# Southern Alliance Fanner would be stranded financially by suen a method. Finally, upon motion of Vice President Wilson, a committee com posed of Messrs. Livingston, Calvin aud Ellington was appointed to purc.haso the Southern Alliance Farmer at a fair voluo and to continue it as the official organ. DELEGATES TO INDIANAPOLIS. The committee to nomiuatedel-gates to tho Indianapolis national conve ition s ;g£ested Messrs. Livingston, Brancii of Columbia, H. P. Bail. A. P. Smith and I)r. M. A. Baldwin, with W. R. Gorman aud J. W. Taylor ns alternates. A committee of one from each congres sional district was authorized to represent the state alliance In the cotton states' con vention to be held hero in October. The convention ndjournoi about 4 o’clock this afternoon, and nearly all the delegates loft before supper. Not a oorporat's guard of them are left here to-night. * GOV. NORTHEN TO REPLY. Gov. Northen will reply to-morrow to the report of the cmimit tes that prepared the public state ment of the difference between lym and Mr. Gibson and Col. Livingston. He will give a version of his own that will make in - teresting reading. TEXAS ALLIANCE MEN. The Ocsla Platform Ratified by a Unanimous Vote. Dallas, Tex., Aug. 21.—Tho Texas stato alliance to-day ratified every plank in the Ocala platform by an unanimous vote. The election of officers resulted in tho re elect! m of Evan Jones president, aud the indorsement of his administration. All anti sub-treasury alliancemen here have been refused the privileges of the floor and have called a meeting of their own. Nearly all tho delegates to the alliance con vention aro for a third party. WALTER L. BRAGG DEAD. Death of a Valued Mambor of the luterstato Commission. Washington, Aug. 21.—Interstate Com merce Commissioner Walter L. Bragg of Alabama died this afternoon at Spring Lake, N. J., whither he had gone for a brief period of No spoeifle nilmont is stated as having caused his death in the brief telegraphic announcement from JJr. Bragg’s an to Secretary Moiely oi the com mission. The commissioner has been failing, how ever, for two years past. He was wounded during the recent war between the states, in which he was an officer in the confeder ate army, and to this wound and the great exposure to which he was subjected was attributed bis constant ailments during recent years. His death, however, was entirely unex pected by his associate!, by whom he wao greatly respeoted and valued. He was a most arduous worker, and even during the period of relaxation, which he had sought at Spring Lake, he had boen constantly en gaged in the work of the commission. SKETCH OK HIS LIFE. Walter L. Bragg of Montgomery, Ala., was horn in Lowndes county, Alabama. Foo. 25, 1838. In his youth he receive! a liberal education in Arkansas end at Har vard University. Immediately prior to the late war i the UniTT-d States he lived at Camden, Ark., where he practiced law for a very short time. When hostilities commenced he entered tho confederate army and served through out the war, at:d at its termination settled in Murion, Ala., where h** married and re sumed tho practice of tho law. In the spring of RSJi he moved to Mortt goinery, where he c iitinuod to practice law until March, I$S7, when ho Was ap pointed an interstate commerce ojrmnis sioner by President Cleveland. He was chairman of the democratic state executive committee of Alabama in 1874- ’5-’fl. In 1870 he represented Alabama in the national democratic committee when the national convention of that party met at St. Louis. In 1877 he was appointed a commissioner to settle, and did settle, the bonded debt of the city of Montgomery. In 1878 he was elected first president of the Alabama State Bar Association. In 1880 he was an elector for the state at large ou the Hancock and English ticket. In March, 1881, ho was elected president of tho Alabama railroad commission by the legislature, to which office he was again elocted in 1883, hissooond term expiring in March, 18S5. In January, 1889, Mr. Bragg was reap. pointodan interstate commerce commis sioner by President Cleveland. HAS NOT resigned. Secretary Noble Returns to Put la a Hard Winter’s Work. Washington, Aug. 21.— Secretary Noble was at his office to-day. When asked what his plans were, he said with emphasis: “To put in a bard winter’s work at this desk.*’ If lie had any intention of resigning he has abandoned it, apparently, for the present. Secretary Noble is really in an uncomfortable position, thougn, for not only do Commissioners Raum and Morgan, with whom he is in strained relations, show no disposition to resign, but Plumb, Pettigrew and other western republican senators whoso railroad land schemes tho secretary has checked are more aud more aggressivo in their war on him, and throat'-n when congress meals to attack him publicly. All this opposition is to Secretary Noble’s credit, but it may force him out of the cabinet eventually. WHAT NOBLE WOULD LIKE. He will not, however, take a circuit judgeship. He is pressing George H. iShiolds of Missouri, whom he made Assist ant Attorney (fanoral for the interior do- Sartrnent, for the circuit judgeship in tho lissi uri circuit. He would undoubtedly take tho English mission if he could get it, but there will be no vacancy there during this administration unless Minister Lincoln dies. The supreme court or the English mission loom to bo tho only attractive offices in the secretary’s mind. THE TREASURY’S CONDITION. The dish Balance 4mounts to $155,- 041,538, ohow.ng a Large Increase. Washington, Aug. 21.—The treasury cash balance to-day is stated at $155,041,- 538, of which $10,700,000 is on deposit with national banks and $19,0003X10 is in sub sidiary coin. Exclusive of these two items, and of the $100,000,000 gold re serve, there is therefore now in the treasury nearly $20,000,000, showing a very largo increase during the Inst month. Sirco July 1 there has been nn increase of $5,000,000 in the national tank circulation, and it is understood that a number of banks are preparing to take out additional circulation. Norfolk’s Public Building’ Site. Washington, Aug. 21. Supervising Architect Edhrooke, who was detailed to select a site for the public building at Nor folk, Va., has made a report to Asiistont Secretary Crounse, recommending tee lo cation of the building at tho southwest cor .er of Atlantic and Plume streets. This properly is offered to tho government by N. Burrust for ffiO.OW. Mr. Edhrooke thinks the price excessive, aud recommends that the property be secured by condemna tion proceedings. THE STRIKE EXTENDING. THE ENTIRE LAKE ERIK AND WESTERN LINE BLOCKADED. Yardmen Join the Strikers and De mand Pay for Extri Work-The Offl cia'a Reticent—Railroad Shops Shut Down —An Ultimatum Posted Threats to Hold the Passenger Trains. Pittsburg, p A ., Aug. 21.—A Tri-State News Bureau special from Findlay, 0., toys: “The strike on tho Lake Erie and Western ralroad is extending, and unless some terms aro soon agreed upon, the entire line will he blockaded, passenger trains and all. Yesterday the yard men in this city quit work, joining the strikers and demanding pay for extra work. Yesterday the agent and his office fores were busy throwing switches and handling cars which aro trans ferred to other lines and rushed through. RETICK XT OFFICIALS, “The officials of tho road refuso to talk regarding the matter,4rod their continued sileuoo causes the strikers to fear that a move is on foot to hire men to take their places, and that it will be sprung on them at almost any time.” A dispatch from St. Mary’s, 0., reports a similar state of affairs existing there. RAILROAD SHOPa SHUT DOWN. A special from Lima, 0., says: “Owing to a protracted strike on the Lako Erie and Western railroad the main shops of that railroad located here shut down yesterday. This throws 300 more men out of employ - ment, but as the road Is practically tied up there is no work for them. The traffio of tho line has, wherever possible, been diverted to the ooinpeting roads, but hun dreds ot carloads of grain are lying along the track, with no relief in sight." General Manager Bradbury returned home to-day, and is now looking closely into tho strike. an ultimatum posted. Trainmaster Cook yesterday posted a notice to the men stating that all who wished to do so could return to work. He gave them until inindlght, and stated that after that hour those not returning would be dis charged. This action has oreatod some excitement among tho moil, but they are very quiet and firm, and show no signs of weakening. Some threaten to hold the pas senger trains if tho management refuses their demands much longer. THE CLIMAX CAPPED. Peru, Ind., Aug. 21.—Tho climax was capped in the Lake Erie and Western strike yesterday in this city by the ultimatum of General Manager Bradbury, or dering all men to report for duty by midnight or consider them selves discharged. About thirty-five of the men called for their time. The situation is extremely grave, as it is under stood tho firemen will go out also, thus blocking ail the traffio. All bu iness is sus pended and the largo shops at this point will be closed until further notice. THERE IS NO PRACTICAL CHANGE in tho situation to-day. Owing to an er ror in telegraphing, the men who were to take the strikers’ places did not come to day, but will arrive to-night or to-morrow. The strikers have been driven from the yards of the Peoria and Pekin Union road by deputy sheriffs, and are all drawn up in a long line along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy tracks. Sentinels aro placed at each entrance to the yards to notify the strikers when now men arrive. The strikers say they will shoot the first man who attempts to couple a oar. Tho Toledo, Peoria and Western made up a through freight at Hilton this morning and sent it through tho yards. It was not molested, as the train was not made up hero. The situation is growing desperate for the business men of Peoria, and some decided action is demanded. The railroad officials say cars will bo moved to-morrow if the new mon aud Pinkerton men arrive. THE PEORIA STRIKE. No Freight Trains Handled, but the Passenger Trains Moving. PEOntA, 111., Aug 2L —Tho strike in the Peoria and Pekin union yards is still on. No freight trains are being handled at all. All the passenger trains are now moving on time. The lowa Central and Terre Haute and Peoria trains began running into the union depot laßt evoniug. There was only Vine act of violence re ported. An attempt was made to transfer some sugar from the Glucose company’s works to tho Chicago, Burlington and Quincy cars. This road is not iuvolved in the strike, but tho men moving the sugar were sot upon and beaten. TWO ARRESTS MADE. Two arrests wore made last night. As the Big Four passenger train was palling out shortly after midnight, a switchman named Sh -ehan jumped on the platform and uncoupled the care. He was promptly ar rested, and will be hold for trial until the strike is settled. David Dsaa Moore, chairman of tho strikers’committee, was arrested yesterday on a warrant charging him with inciting the men to interfere with the Pooria and Pekin union property. AN UNWILLING AERONAUT. A Negro Helper Carried to a Plight of 5,000 Foet. Wilmington, N. C., Aug. 21.—A most remarkable balloon ascension was made yesterday afternoon at Carolina Beach, a summer resort fifteen miles below Wilming ton. Charlie Williams, a negro helper to the aeronaut, Bream, became entangled in the guys to the balloon just as it was ready for asconsion. While struggling to re lease himself the balloon suddenly shot upward, lenvlug the professional aero naut on the ground and carrying the terri fied negro to a bight of 5,990 fest. The balloon fell a mile away, and it was sup posed that Williams had been killed, but just before reaching the ground bo suc ceeded in disentangling himself from tbo ropes, jumped away aud escaped unhurt. THOUGHT IT FUN. Bays Make Three Attempts to Wreck a Passenger Train. Nkbraska City, Neb., Aug. 21.—The would-ba wreckers of the Burlington and Missouri passenger train at Grafton station, cost of Beatrice, have been arrested. They proved to be two boys. They piled ties and stones ou tho tracks three times for the purpose of wrecking this train, but each timo failed. They confessed to tbo/Fed, but could give no reason save that they had read of others doing this kind of work and thought it would bo fun. Tuoy are sons of well-to-do farmers i esuling near tho rail road, anil both are well educated. Live Stocx Dealers Assign. Fort Worth.Cex.. Aug. 21.—Young & Kuhn, live stock commission dealers, have assigned. Their liabilities are SOU,OOO aud thoir assets $100,099. A BANK SUBPEND3. It I3 Only Temporary, and No One Will Suffer Loss. Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 21.— A few minutes after 12 o'olook noon to-day Presi dent Hail of the Farley National Bank posted a notice on it; doors that the bank, by a vote of the directors, had agreed to sus pend payment temporarily. The cause was stated to bo the inability to raise mouey to make good the paper drawn by others, and discounted by the bank and protected in New York. It is understood on the streets that iha paper is a lot of drafts, amounting to about #IOO,OOO, on New York parties, held by President Woolf oik of tho Alabama Ter minal and Improvement Company of this place. The bank has been handling these drafts for some time, and they were always honored before. The bank’s deposit! are about $65,000. The president of another bank is quoted as saying that none of the Farley Batik paper is held hero by the other banks, and that the suspension is temporary, aud that the matter will bo soon arranged, no one sulTei ing a monoy loss. EVERYTHING SECURED. The Farley National Bank, which tem porarily suspended to-day, has ample security for tho papers that were protested in New York this week. Tho papers were cashed here by the bank, and the parties making the papers gave good collateral for double the amount. A large part of the collateral is in mortgages on real estate. There is enough lit the bank in cash and securities to pay tho depositors dollar for dollar, aud no one apprehends the loss of a cent. This is in addition to tho collaterals cover ing protested notes. The suspension caused no other trouble here, and everything 1b moving smocthly with n confident belief that the bank will be in a position to re sume at an early day. A bank examiner ia expocted to-morrow to take charge of tho bank. EXPLOSION OF GIANT POWDER. Bodies Found at a Distance Of 150 Feet From the Beene. Burke, Idaho, Aug. 21.—Two hundred pounds of giant powder exploded at tho mouth of the tower tunnel of the Black Bear near here, Wednesday, with terrible effect. Four men were imprisoned at the breast of the drift by tbe ro; k which caved In and were suffocated. Bodiesof four other miners are not yet found, but all hops of finding thorn alive in given up. The oxplosion was terrific, tearing up tho earth and caving in tbe tunnel for a distance of 100 foat. The rescuing parties reoovered the dead bodies of G. McNeill, general mansgor; John Jonse, assistant ntatiagor; Robert Black burn and John Barrens, miners. Four were blown to atoms. Jonse is a brother of one of the proprietors and Blackburn was sec retary of tho Central Miners’ Union at Burks. JUST HOW THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED canuot be ascertained, hut It 1b supposed that a lighted candle or lire from a pipe dropped Into the box oontamiug tho powder or fuse by someone passing was the cause. Four cases, 200 sticks each, exploded almost simultaneously. Black Boar is located half way between Wallace aud Burke, on what is known as Canyon creek, near the town of Gem. The bodies of tho men recovered were found at a distance of 150 feet from the mouth of the tunnel. Blackburn and Barrows were found near the wreck smothered by gas from tho ex plosion. They had evidently been in the roar end of the tunnel, and hoaring the ox plosion came forward and tried to open a passageway, but were ovoroome by tbe gas. A short time before relief came a voice was heard by the men outside saving: "For God’s sake, burry up.” McNeill was a young man, an assayer and a mining man of considerable promise and had been in charge of the mine about a month. Peter Jense was a prominent rail road contractor. The miners were working on a contract to extend the tunnel when the accident occurred. ALMY PLEAD 4 NOT GUILTY. He Waives an Examination and la Commlted Without Bail. Hanover, N. H., Aug. 21.—Judge Cobb of tho police court, with Attorney General Barnard and Solicitor Mitchell, accompa nied by citizens, went to Almy’s room ia the Wheelock house this morning to conduct the preliminary examination of the murderer. Almy, in reply to Attornoy General Barnard’s questions as to how he felt, said he had not had auy sleep and had been in pain all night. The complaint of murder, whioli was in the oustomary form, was signed by N. A. Frost; aud was read to Almy as he lay on his cot. When asked to plead, he hesitated and said: "I don’t know what to do.” Turning to Sheriff Foster, a near neigh bor of the Warden family, with whom ne was woll acquainted, he inquired: “What would you do, Henry!” Foster replied: “I don’t know, Frank.” ADVISED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERA L. Attorney General Barnard then suggested that it was always best to plead "Not guilty,” and in that way his plea stands re corded. He waived an examination and was committed without bail. It was learned from the physicians that the pain of which Almy complained was more from apples, of which he had so ravenously oaten, and whioh tempted him from bis hiding place in Warden’s barn Wednesday night, than from bis wounds. Though he did not sleep, he was apparently much rested and he looks brighter. EARTHQUAKES IN BT. LOt)I3. Three Shocks Eevere Enough to Rock Houses end break Windows. St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 21.—Three distinct shocks of earthquake were felt here last night. Bo far as can be learned the dis turbance was noticed only in the western part of the city. Tho shocks were preceded by thunder and lightning, but uo rain fell. Mercury fell 15" just before tbo shock, the first of whioh was severe enough to rock houses and break crockery aud windows This was followed by two more shocks. The time of the disturbance was 3:45 o’clock. HOUSES TREMBLE IN ILLINOIS. Jersey ville. 111., Aug. 2L—This local ity was visited by an earthquake last Tues day, which was sensibly felt during the electrical storm, but it was supposed to be the vibrations of heavy thunder, and this was followed by another shock at 9 o’clock last night. Houses trembled, and some persons wers badly frightened. The vibra tions were from east to west, The Continued 4J4 Per Cents. Washington, Aug. 21.—Tho amount of 4JA per cent, bonds continued at 2 per cent, to date is #23,171,250. Thoro are about $3,003,000 of 4)4 per cants, still held by na tional banks that will undoubtedly be pre sented for continuance. Judge Spear’a Daughter Dead. River Junction, Fla., Aug. 31. Della, tbe little daughter of Judge H. H. Snear, died to-night at 8:45 o’clock of fever. * I DAILY, ftO A YEAR. 1 J 5 CENTS A COPY. V ( WEEKLY, 1.36 A YEAR.) DUN’S WEEKLY REVIEW. THB REOENT GREAT EXCITEMENT IN GRAIN. Little Doubt That the Foreign Demand Will be Greater—A More Cautious and Conservative Feeling Prevalent. Tbe Iron Industry-Toe Wool Market Active—Business at Various Points Trade in the South. New York, Aug. 21.—The following Is R. G. Dun & Oo.’s weekly review of trade; “During the past week attention has beeu absorbed by the great excitement in grain. There is little room to doubt that th 9 for eign demand will be greater taan ever if the prices here are not so advanoed as to check it. “Lator reports are still mors favorable as to tho American yield, and by many usually conservative authorities it is now estimated at 20,000,000 to 40,000,000 bushels abovo the government figures, which indi cated about 541,01 K) ,000 bushels. As the lowest figures would give over 200,030,000 bushels for exiiort, and the latest dispateaea from Toronto say Canada has 33,000,000 bushels to spare, it is in the highest degree important for both countries that THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY should not be lost through such a rise in prices as would curtail tho foreign con sumption. As yet prices are not extraordi. uarily high, and not as high by 10 cents, with all tho foreign news, os In April last, with nothing but a dream of a famine be fore July to warrant them. "The general business of tbe country dooa well, with a gradual Improvement in nearly all branches, based on an actual increase of the demand from the farming states. It may be doubtod whether thore has ever been a more CAUTIOUS AND CONSERVATIVE FEELING prevalent at a tiino wbon the prospect of a large trade was bright, and In scarcely any branch is there seen a disposition to venture upon strong speculative purchases. The stocks of goods carried over have been largo for years and dealers are ad monished by tho full list of fail ures, and there is so general a disposition to purchase only what It is oertain'oustomer* will require, that many trades appeur hesi tating and almost dull. Yet tho volume ol business is probably as large as ever before at midsummer. “Collections are not generally good, and there is more than the usual complaint, but tbe rush of harvesting and nthor temporary causes explain much of tbe delay. THE IRON INDUSTRY. "It is a surprising fact that tho great iron industry does not yet meet the setback which the enormous production threatens. Though tlie movement of roils is unusually small, while iron is pouring out of the fur naces at the rote of 1H9.576 tons Aug. 1, against 104,793 tons last year, prices do not fall for pig or finished products, nor do stocks appear to increase. "The production of domestic iron alone ia at the rate of 312 pounds for every inhabi tant ft tho country, far in excess of the consumption of all iron, domestlo and for eign until last year, and it is rightly in ferred that the demand for other iron than rails must be unprecedented. Borne in crease is seen,for the har and and structural mills are fairly well employed. THE WOOL MARKET. “Tho market for wool continues more active than it was, tho Boston sales reach ing 4,298,000 pounds for tho week and the shipments being very large from Chicago, though trade here is quiet for domestic, but better for foreign wool. “The situation as to men’s goods is by no means unhealthy, while in dress goods busi ness is excellent, with no complaints. BUSI.NE3B AT VARIOUS POINTS. “At Boston business is not very active, but the outlook is held encouraging. “At Philadelphia complaints of collections continue, and the grocery trade is dull, while no change appears in paints, oils and glass, but for iron thoro is more inquiry. “At Cleveland no change unpears, and mouey is in strong demand, and at Cincin nati manufacturers are quite busy, while at Detroit business is good for this season. “At Chicago tbe dry goods sales fall short for the week, though they are larger than last year for tho year thus far, aoil tbe sales of clothing and shoes aro large, whilo tbe receipts of wheat exceed last year’s four fold, and of rye ninefold, with an increase of about one-third in dressed beef, lard, hides and wool. “At St. Louis largely increased orders are soen lu nearly all lines, and at Kansas City trade grows more active. “At Bt. Paul and Minneapolis an excel lent harvest makes the trade prospects good, and similar reports come from other north western points. IN THE SOUTH. "At the south business is still dull, though some improvement is seen at New Orleaue and Atlanta, while the great fire at Jacksonville ig reckoned upon as a stimulus to local business. “Money is tight at many soutbern points and collections somewhat slow. The stook market has decidedly Improved in tone, but there is no sign of speculative madness, and while prices are higher, the sales are not large. The money market has continued undisturbed, notwithstanding a large move ment to the interior for grain, and appre hensions of the futuro do not embarrass legitimate business, but put a wholesome check upon speculative excitement. TREASURY OPERATIONS. “The treasury has put out $1,700,001 more than it has taken in during the week, and tho failure to obtain for extension a large part of the 4}4 per cent, bonds scorns likely to obiigo tbe treasury to disburse largo sums for the romainiug bonds Sept. 1. Money tends to ease at Boston, is in brisk demand at northwestern points, but easy for legitimate business at Chicago.'; The business failuros occurring through out the country during the week number for the United States 199, Canada 17, total of 210, against 227 last week. TWO CONVICTS KILLED. A Desperate Attempt to Escape Frus trate! by an Engineer. Walla Walla, Wash., Aug. 21.—A desperate attempt was made at the peniten tiary yesterday afternoon by the convicts to escape. William Gleason and John Mor ris, convicts, wore killed and another oon vict wounded. A traiulood of material was run into the brickyard, and as soon as it stopped several of THE CONVICTS SEIZED THE WARDEN of the prison, while others got into the en gine cab. The engineer, however, reversed bis engine and ditched the train, whica frustrated iho original plan of the prison ers. The warden was beiug hurried away to another gate by the convicts, when tbe guards began shooting. The entire force finally came to the rescue of the wardeD, and alter two men bad been killed and an other wounded, order was restored. Burned to Death. Boston, Mass., Aug. 21.—The summer village of Ocean Spray, in the town of Win throp, was partially destroyed by fire to day. Two men who were asleep in a stable were bui ned to death.