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] 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. *
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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.