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J. H. ESTILL, President j
TERMINAL DIDN’T BOOM.
INSIDERS PROFESS INDIFFERENCE
ABOUT THE MATTER.
They Claim That Those in Control
Ara Above Trying to Work the
Market Tha Predicted Radical
Changes in the Management Coming
to Pass With Great RaDid.tr.
New York, March 17.—Wall street stood
on tip toe this morning anxious to see the
first effects of the Olcott committee's plan
on Richmond Terminal securities. All
who expected a wild hurrah and a bound
ing advance were doomed to disappoint
ment. Room trader* hoped to ride on a
rising wave in values and catch quick
profits, but no such chance was given them.
Terminal opened at 16, but did not bold at
that price more than a minute, and declined
almost steadily from the opening to the close
of the market. The last sale was the lowest
of the day, being AH this at first
blush would indicate that the Olcott plan
had fallen perfectly flat.
A CONTRARY VIEW.
Some of the wisest men in Wall street,
however, insist upon a contrary view.
They say that the oourse of to-day’s market
was emphatically healthy, and proves o n
clueively that those in control of the re
organization plan are above stock market
thimble rigging, and wore opposed to hav
ing the publication of their plan hailed on
the siook exchange with anything like a
hired hurrah. One thing is certain, while
the magnitude and difficulties of the reor
g inizaSion problems are greater than have
ever been represented by Wall street, the
men who have it in charge represent the
strongest combination of experience, influ
ence and capital which the stook exchange
district has ever seen.
CHANGES IN THE MANAGEMENT.
The predicted radical changes in the
management of the several properties em
braced in the original reorganization
scheme are progressing rapidly. Special
meetings of the East Tennessee and Dan
ville directors were held this afternoon.
From the East Tennessee directory George
Cappell, W. L. Bull and John H . Inmao
resigned, and in their places George S.
Scott, W. S. Clyde and H. C. Fahnestock
were elected. Mr. Felton resigned as presi
dent of the East Tennessee, and W. G.
Oaicman was chosen his successor. From
the Danville directory James Swann re
signed, and George S. Scott was elected in
his place. All the big changes which have
come about the last few days mean simply
this: An unqualified return to power of
tue old Richmond and Danville orowd, con
sisting of the First National Bauk party,
lioorge S. Scott, W. P. Clyde and their as
sociates. They are in undisputed oou
trol of the whole situation to-night, and are
not liable to lose the mastery of it.
M. J. V.
GREAT INTEREST IN THE SCHEME.
By the Associated Press.
New Y okk, March 17. — Considerable in
terest was shown in Wall street to-day in
the published plan for the reorganization
and consolidation of the systems controlled
by the Richmond Terminal company. Bank
ing bouses applied for copies of the plan at
the Central irust Company, which acts for
the reorganization committee in receipt
of the securities to be deposited under the
scheme. Many individual holders also
made application, and before the day was
over the trust company had distributed
4,000 oopies of the pamphlets. The great
number of securities covered by the scheme
renders it necessary for the holders of ea-h
particular issue personally to examine the
plan.
FIGURING our THE VALUES.
The Tribune sajs: “Various sorts of
figuring out of the probable value of the
now securities to be issued were indulged in
by brokers. Some of the bears who at
tacked the market upon the announcement
ff the plan, concluded that the
new 4 per cent, consolidated bonds would
be worth 70, and the new 5 per cent.
I referred stock 30 per cent. The bankers
back of the scheme laughed at these figures,
and there was soma figuring done which
placed the value of the bonds at 75, the new
preferred stock at 45 and the new common
stock at 16. These figures represent the
present value without regard to the future
development of the business and the econo
mies resulting from the consolidation.
SALIENT FEATURES.
“Salient features of the reorganization
plan were presented in brief by one au
thority as follows:
"1. It reduces the present capitalization of
the same properties $44,000,000. W hile the
summon stock of the new company
is larger than the Richmond Terminal com
mon stock, the excess is user!' to take up
the stocks of separate parts of the system.
“2. The fixed charges are reduced $1,814,-
®7, which in itself is equal to a
dividend of over 2 per cent, on the
preferred stocks. On the basis
of last year’s earnings the fiscal charges of
the new company would be exceeded bv
t1,f!84,0j0.
"3. The charges and preferred dividends
rnfai of the new common stock are many
millions less than the charges and dividends
tow ahead of the Richmond Terminal com
w-n stock.
“4. The plan will clear off the floating
Mots, ear trusts, etc., and leave the new
b>mpany with $10,000,000 of bonds in the
treasury to be used to acquire new property
““ the consent of the preferred stock
holders. •
THE NEW COMPANY’S CHARTER.
The reorganization committee, it is un
writooa. will use the charter of the Wash-
V°n, Ohio and Western Railroad Com
„ yf >r the consolidation of the Terminal
-“■op&uiee. John H. Inman has offered his
"Ration as president of the Washington,
-“to and Western, and Walter G. Oakman,
new president of the Terminal, will
Bevoral changes were made
. iu pursuance of the con
‘dation scheme. Samuel F.
resigned the presidency and chair
ar.ship of tho board of directors to allow
e election of Mr. I 'aktnau. Mr. Felton
i. . ttla do vice president of the East Ten-.
Virginia and Georgia compauy,an
" re main as president of the sub ordinate
“paiiies in the system. Ho will remain
r of the Cincinnati. New Orleans and
un and Alabama Great South
companies. Mr. Felton has been presi
a, j l l' l ttlu East Tennessee about two years,
retirement from tnat post was a
vaTr lnrt °* hTie Olcott plan and In no
( ''lirninishoe the efficiency of his services
of y ifc l ''/ ln P a "y. The following new directors
[., ?** lennessee were elected: H. C. Fobue
( j'W>. S. Scott and W. F. Clyde. Gen.
c . McGhee, who resigned temporarily
w * re-elected. The resigna
tisr Jttt , wars made to provide sexto for
U** directors are also understood to be
n r!* , y until a complete ruarrange
*h so t *‘. B I Jer, ounel of the board can be
B The directors of the Richmond
O. railroad also UMt and ei*-oted
H Hc °tt a director iu place of Jam s
f®tlr*d. Koiue of the " inside’’ lutor
*Ht(o . Uav y deposits of securities
rauiy. ' '' ,ltr ai Trui>t Company under the
rso,i‘*“ i< “ l * on (dan to-day. This prociso f
will JH* deposit* from the general p ibiic
wiariiy be a slow one. Th# full li#t
§lje flTornittij
of the syndicate whioh guarantee* the cost
requirements of the plan will probably be
completed and made pnbllo to-morrow.
A FIGHT ON RKCIPROOHY.
The Clause Apt to Be Put to Test in
the Courts.
Washington, Morah 17.—The Evening
Star has this: “It is possible that the Presi.
dent’s proclamation reimposing duties on
certain Imports from Venezuela, Hayti, and
Colombia, will lead again to a test of the
validity of the reciprocity clause in the Mc-
Kinley bill. The proclamation opeus the
way for the direct auestlon to be brought
before the oourt, and it will
be the policy of those who
are interested in discrediting the McKinley
act to avail themseivei of the opportunity.
Speaking of the proclamation to-day,
Representative Turner of Georgia, a lawyer
member of the ways and means committee,
said: “The restoration of the duties on
coffee and other commodities from Vene
zuela, Hayti and Colombia will greatly dis
turb our trade with these countries,
and will operate great hardship
upon Americana engaged in that trade. The
question of the constitutionality of the law
under which the proclamation is issued may
be tested in the courts.
A NEW POINT.
“The question presented would be very dif
ferent from that recently decided by the
supreme oourt The claim sat up iu this
rocent case was that tho whole bill
was rendered invalid by the presence
of this clause in the bill, but the validity
of the clause itself was not tested. Now
ony Importer importing coffee from Vene
zuela and being required to pay a duty on
the import may contest the validity of this
levy of a duty imposed merely by an exec
utive proclamation and not applicable to
similar imports from other countries. He
may take the matter Into the courts and
carry it up to the supreme court aud get a
decision upon the direct question of the
right of bongress to delegate its treaty
making power to the President.”
ACTION SUSPENDED.
New York, March 17.—The treasury de
partment has notified the customs authori
ties to suspend all action In regard to the
imposition of duties on the products of
Hayti, Venezuela and the United States of
Columbia under the recent proclamation of
the President until further orders from the
department.
MADE BLIND BY GRIP.
A Woman and a Boy of Vicksburg
Lose Their Eyesight.
Vicksburg. Miss., Maroh 17.—Twooases
of sudden blindness resulting from the grip
have occurred here recently, the sufferers
being well-known persons.
One, o lady, has consulted the most emi
nent oculists in New Orleans, who unite in
declaring her case hopeless, and admit that
they were Ignoraut of the causes that occa
sioned the loss of sight.
The other is that of a boy, a son of a
well-known merchant, who was attacked
by the disease, and lost his sight in a few
hours. An operation promptly performed
has partialiy relieved him, though as yet ha
can only distinguish light from darkness.
His physicians have hopes of his recovery.
His case begun with a severe chill, culmi
nating in musoular rheumatism.
The lady's symptoms were similar, except
that her limbs became gradually swollen
and there was no rheumatism. In neither
case are the eyes outwardly affected.
Several similar cases are reported among
negroes, but are not well authenticated.
BOEDA BELE&SED.
The Possibility of Complications With
Spain Ended by the Action.
Washington, March 17.—The Secretary
of State is informed that Ruflno Rueda, an
American citizen, has been acquitted by tue
court in Havana of a charge of murder and
released from custody. It is alleged that
Rueda was kidnaped in Key West and
taken to Havana to answer to this charge.
Considerable correspondence has passed be
tween the governments of Spain and the
United States as to whether the former gov
ernment did not violate the principles of
international comity in this casej by
forcibly removing Rueda from the jurisdic
tion of the United States without recourse
to extradition proceedings. In view of the
fact that there is no positive proof of the
alleged forcible removal it is said at the
state department that the relnase of the man
by the Spanish authorities will be regarded
as olosing the incident.
FOSTER HAS A BLACK EYE.
The Secretary Baa a Rough Time
Coming Homo.
New York, March 17. —Secretary Foster
arrived this morning from Southampton on
tho steamship Spree of the North German
Lloyd line. He was transferred at 7 o’olock
to the steamboat Laura M. Starin, which
was in waiting at quarantine, and im
mediately came up to the city. The secre
tary ha l quite a rough experience on the
voyage. On Maroh 12, while sitting in a
chair on the upper deok.tbe ship gave a
sudden lurch aDd precipitated him against
the port rail. He struck heavily on his
hoad, which gave him a severe shock and
blackened bis right eye. Otherwise be is in
good condition, haviug been very much im
proved in health by the trip.
A MARKET HOUSE ABLAZE.
Damage of $75,Q00 Done to a Phila
delphia structure.
Philadelphia, March 17.—Fire at day
light this morning badly damaged the Phila
delphia market house at Thirtieth aud
Market streets, the most completely
equipped structure of its bind in the city.
Imperfect Insulation of an eleetrlo light
wire caused the blaze, which originated in
the 2-story portion of the building used for
refrigerator and offloe purposes, and by
David Hotter, a wholesale meat dealer.
Most of the stook was saved, but the oostly
refrigerators and interior of the building
were completely gutted. The loss is esti
ated at $75,000. It is oovered by insur
ance.
Memphis’ Snow Storm.
Memphis, Tenn., March 17. —Last night’s
storm was the heaviest ever known in this
part of the country. The snow now lies
eighteen inches on the level.
NEARLY TWO FFKT DEEP AT NASHVILLE.
Nashville, Tenn., March 17.—Snow
has fallen steadily since 6 o’clock last nifcbt.
At 1 o’clook this afternoon there were
twenty-tso inches un the ground.
Bank Officers in Celia.
Dfming, N. M., March 17.—C. !}• Dane.
f resident of the defunct Silver City and
ieniing National batiki, and K. H. Haibold,
the cashier at Darning, aud Cashier Chase
of the Silver City Hank have been arrested
charged with embezzlement aud misappro
priation of funds of lb* two banka
A New Alderman for Jacksonville.
Tallahakkee. Fla.. March 17.—Gov,
Fleming has appointed H. B. Fljot to tw
i- tim nuiau for ward 6 in the city of Jaek
am villa.
SAVANNAH, GA., FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1892.
TWO DEMOCRATS M AY RUN
THE HARD MONEY AND FREE
COINAGE WINGS MAY SPLIT.
The Scheme Looked Upon as Making
a Democratic President a Certainty
if tbs New York Democrats Stood
Together for the Hard Money
Ticket—Might Throw the Kleotlon
Into the House.
Washington, March 17.— An inde
pendent democratic candidate for
President on nriiatd money platform is the
plan wbioh Is being seriously discussed
among the democrats who oppose free coin
age. Such a ticket will only be nominated
in case the democratic national convention
at Chicago should nomiuate a free coinage
candidate or adopt a free oolnage platform.
Several democratic senators have been dis
cussing the proper oourse to take in such an
event, and they agree that a separate ticket
is the only moans of saving the country at
onoe from the dangers of republican misrule
and from the debasement of the currency.
FEELING OF TUB EASTERN DEMOCRATS.
The eastern democrats and the hard
money men in the other states are in no
mood to permit trifling on this question.
They might acoept a milk and water plat
form with a candidate like ex-Pree.dent
Cleveland, Gov. Russell or Senator Gray
of Delaware, who was known to be against
free coinage, but they would accept no
candidate whose position was doubtful, aud
no candidate who stood on a free ooinage
platform. Eastern representatives say that
a canvass for a free coinage candidate or
with a free coinage platform, would mean
that the democratic organization in their
state would shrink to a mere skeleton, and
that republican majorities, which are now
oouuted by hundreds, would thou be couuted
by tens of thousands.
BOUND TO RETAIN CONGRESS.
They do not propose to see a solid block
of 100 republican repreieutatives sit in the
next congress from the states north of the
Potomac and east of the Ohio, if they can
help it. They believe that the people of
those states believe iu the fundamental
democratic doctrines of local self-govern
ment and tariff reform, and that they will
gladly vote for candidates representing
these ideas if they are purged of the free
silver heresy. A separate democratic
electoral ticket headed by Mr. Cleveland,
Gov. Russell, or ex-Secretary Fairchild,
they believe would be practically the only
ticket voted for by democrats in the eastern
states, and that even if the Hill machine
attempted to deliver the vote of Now York
for the free coinage ticket the result would
be as strongly for the hard money ticket as
it was in 1848 for Van Buren when he ran
against Cass as tho representative of the
anti-slavery democrats of Now York.
NO RISK OF DEFEAT.
The Demooratio party would run no risk
of defeat if the New York democrats stood
together for the hard-money ticket. That
ticket would sweep the eastern states while
the free roiuage tioket would swing Mon
tana and other silver states into the demo
cratic column. It would then be
simply a question after the elec
tion was over whether the democratic
electors representing the two wings of the
party could he brought together upon the
hard money candidate, or who her the elec
tion should bo’allowed to go to the House.
Whatever might be the outcome of the
presidential election, separate democratic
tickets would probably save the House to
the democrats and prevent the passage of
another force bill. There would probably
be no split between the two elements of the
party in the congressional districts, but local
sentiment would determine whether the
congressional candidate should be a hard
money man or a free coinage extremist.
ALL LAYING LOW.
Democratic members do not like to he
quoted by name regarding this movement
in advance of the aotion of the democratic
national convention, but several of them de
clare that such a movement will be neces
sary in ca.e the party for the first time in
its history commits itself to the wild finan
cial vagaries which have heretofore charac
terized the Republican party, and that they
might as well join such a movement
ns to be retired from public
life by overwhelming majorities in the
vain effort to carry their district on a free
coinage platform. Tho more courageous of
them argue that If the party intends to
commit suicide for the pending election they
might as , well go down with their colors
nailed to the mast of their honest opinious,
ns to go down under the condemnation of
their constituents for yielding to a craze
which they do not pretend to believe in.
COALII ION IN TH3 WEST.
Republican Defeat Certain if the Dem
ocrats and Third Partyitos Merge.
Washington, March 17.— The dispatch
from Kansas announcing a coalition be
tweon the democrats and the People’ sparty
in that state for the eleotion next fall has
exoited considerable interest at the capitol.
Representative Jerry Simpson said that he
did not know whether or not the statements
iu the dispatch were true, but it they were
the coalition would not be confined to
Kansas alone but would extend to
Nebraska, the two Dakotas, Minnesota and
possibly lowa. There is some doubt,
about lowa, It is thought, chiefly
because the democrats fought so
strongly there that they might not want ta
enter into a combination. Mr. Simpson said
that he thought the People’s party and the
democrats together could carry Kansas by
60,000, and they could algo carry Nebraska,
the two Dakotas and Minnesota. Tl hss, he
said, would throw the election of President
into the House of Representatives. He
added that he thought the Democrats might
lose one or two of the sonthern states.
Alabama Republicans for Harrison.
Montgomery, Ala., March 17. — The re
publican state executive committee has
called the state convention to meet in this
cityJuue22. At the oominittee meeting
resolutions were adopted indorsing Presi
dent Harrison’s administration and declar
ing him the committee’s oboice for 1892.
Mills’ Bard Fight.
Austin, Tex., March 17.—The primary
convention to be held in Travis county
Saturday will determine a Mills vote.
Representative Terrill wlllobey the instruc
tions thereof. Senator Glascock says the
other couuties of bis distriot favor Mr.
Mills, and if Travis oouuty goes the same
way he will vote accordingly.
Minneapolis’ Convention.
Minneapolis, Minn., Maroh 17.—The
republican national cornu,lit.a bag acted
upon the matter of furniihing newspaper
men with scat* on the convention hall stage,
and the tiumber is limited to 224. Con
tractors yesterday began operations at the
exposition building. It is t ought the work
will require at least six weeks’ time.
Nominated for Postmaster*.
Washington, March 17.—The PrMUlaot
!0-d*y nomluatud the following p strnastrrs:
Flo Ida— As* A. liar linen at I<ee*i.urg.
North Corolla* Joints J. Persia< at
oreeuvilla,
IOWA’S REPUBLICANS.
The Delegates Chosen to the National
Convention.
Deh Moines, la., March 17.—The repub
lican state convention for the selection of
delegate* to the national convention met
here to-day. ,
A. B. Cummins, a prominent prohibition
ist, was made temporary chairman, but the
anti- prohibitionists had a majority on the
resolutions committee.
I. a. Struble of Letnarg was made perma
nent obalrman.
Delegates were choaen to tho national
convention os follows: W. S. Withrow,
Marcus Simpson, George M. Curtis, John
H. Monroe, C. W. Mullen, O. H. Tidd, R.
H. Fairbui n, 8. E. Marsh, J. L. Carney,
John P. Moffatt, Frank Simmons, O. R.
Momelle, H. C. Boardman, W. H. Derry,
Eli Manning, J. C. Barrows, I). L. Heiu
sheimer, E. Hart, Judge Coiner, Albert
Head, J. W. Read, G. W. Potts. The four
delegates at large chosen were: D. C.
Chase, J. 8. Clarkson, ex-Gov. John H.
Gear ar.d State Chairman E, E. Mack.
George H. Taylor (colored) was nomi
nated by acclamation for first alternate.
Bruce L. Seaman was ohosen second alter
nate. A. B. Cummins was named amid
wild cheering the third alternate and Will
iam Eaton was chosen as fourth alternate.
THE PLATFORM.
The platform was composed of three re
solutions. The first pledged anew loyally
aud adherence to the national platform,
the seoond indorsed the administration of
President Harrison, and the tnird is as fol
lows:
Resolved, That we appeal to th* republicans
in all parts of the state to unite, disrouuriiiug
all local differences, on tbeplatform of national
republicanism. maintenance of prolection, full
establishment of reciprocity as the policy of tue
government, which is one of the grunt achlevo
■nents of republican statesmanship; elevation
and prosperity of labor, maintenance of a sound
currency, every dollar of wnich ehall be the
equal of every other dollar, and of securing to
all Amer can oitizens,white or black, thou-equal
legal rights, and the Republican nartv of lowa
ehall re-establish Its old political rank and
make tho state triumphantly republican In No
vember.
The report was adopted without oppoii
tlon and the convention adjourned with en
thusiasm.
The anti-prohibition element was so strong
in the convention that the prohibitionists
thought it bost not to spring a resolution
to condemn Messrs. Catch and Brewer for
their action in the legislature on the license
bill, and no action whatever was taken on
the subject.
A MYSTERY IN BPALDING.
A Young Man Thrown From His
Buggy or Waylaid by Foot-pads.
Griffin, Ga., March 17. —A messenger
oome into the oity at a lato hour last night
for Col. John J. Hunt and a physician, stat
ing that Hugh Hunt, the 20-yoar-old sou of
Col. Hunt, had boon killed in a runaway
accident. This was a mistake, but he was
seriously hurt. Col. Hunt, who was in the
city, the guest of Dr. J. M. Kelly, left im
mediately for his heme, accompanied by
Dr. Kelly. The young iffßu is. quite seri
ously bnrt. Buffering from of the
brain, anu grave apprehensions afe enter
tained as to his recovery. It
is not known whether the accident
to Mr. Hunt was tho result of
a runaway or whether he was knooked out
of the wagon in which ho was riding by a
foot-pad. The fact that the horse kept the
road and went direolly homo rather im
presses the belief that he was the victim of
a murderous assault. Late this afternoon
Hunt was resting easy and showed signs of
improvement. He is a moral youug man,
and very quiet and gentlemanly iu his
manners, aud if he had an enemy who
would thus assault him none of his friends
know of it.
A NKGRO KILLED.
The Bullet Fired by the Son of a
Woman He Was Visiting.
Sylvania, Ga., March 17.—Ed Moore, a
young negro man, was killed by a pistol
shot in tho head yesterday afternoon at tho
house of Lizzie Roberto, about a mile from
Sylvania. The story, as told by those who
were at the house when the killing to >k
place, was teat Moore committed suicide.
They said he was unhappy on account of
being separated from his wife. But the
idea of a negro committing suicide pr being
unhappy from a separation from his wife
was such an unheard of one that it aroused
suspicion, and this morning a coroner’s in
quest was held over the dead body. After
bearing the evidence of all the negroes of
Lizzie’s family, who were there at the time,
the jury came to the conclusion that the
negro came to his death from a pistol shot
fired by Geueral Grant, a son of Lizzie Rob
erto. So the “general,” who is quite a
famous young sport in these parts, now lies
in jail awaiting a trial for murder.
HAWKINS’ LINE TO SAVANNAH.
A Survey to Be Mad* at Once from
Lyons to This City.
Americus, Ga., March 17.—Capt. Camp
bell, who has had oharge of the engineer
corps of the Sam road on the Montgomery
extension, was to-day transferred with his
forces to Lyons, were he will begin at once
to survey a line to Bavannah. Another
force will be put on next week at the
Ogeecbee and work westward toward
Lyons. The object of this work is to have
a line definitely located so that if the nego
tiations lookiug tn the purchase or lease of
the Savannah and Western by the Sam, ore
interrupted by the present complications of
the Central railroad matter should not be
resumed or result favorably, then the Sam
road would be in a position to build promptly
to Savannah in time for the winter’s busi
ness.
A Sunday School Convention.
Waycroßß, Ga., March 17.—The annual
convention of the Twenty-seventh District
Sunday School Association will be held on
Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17.
This district is compote! of the counties of
Berrien, Coffee, CnarltOD, Clinch, Echols,
Pierce and War A The membership of the
association is over 6,000. Among tha
prominent Sunday school workers from
abroad, who will participate in the exer
cises, are: Gov. Northon, R. B. Uepnard.
J W. Wheatley, Lott Warren end R. D.
Clanoy.
Tillman’s Family Troubles.
Americus, Ga., March 17.—W. T. Till
man succeeded lste this alternoon In making
a pvaoe bond, A. C. Bell and Cullen Horne
going on his bond. His wife has applied for
a divorce. The farm two miles from Ameri
cus on which they have lived several years
belongs to Mrs. Tillman's father, who has
£ laced his daugh'er in full possession, so
Ir. Tiliuiau tiuds himself not only without
wife and children, but also without a home.
Winding Up the Lottartne.
Louisville, Ky., March 17,—A1l tho lot
tery offices, including th* general offloe
where the drawings were made, were closed
to-day, and it is nelibved they will remain
closet (xsrmane itly. Tha surrender of tha
Lojisisns lottery list n marked affect
of weak* dug the position of tha Frankfort
tottery, aud it* mppreoiou teems assured.
The cum nr of the goner *1 ofitcee of course
puts au 0‘ and to all operettefi* site where.
HILL’S RUSH TO THE SEA.
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY'S TRIP
THROUGH GEORGIA.
A Negrete* Struck by His Special Train
at Mtllen and Hurled to the Side of
th* Track a Corpse—Speeches at Ma
con, Wedley and .Villen.
Atlanta, Ga., March 17.—Senator HIU
breakfasted iu Atlanta this morning at the
Kimball. Ho was met at the depot when
his train arrived at 6:30 o’clook by Maj.
Hemphill, Capt. E. P. H0w,41 and a dozen
other citizens. There was absolutely no
demonstration whatever over the prosenoe
of the prospective presidential candidate.
Senator Hill was hero a little over an hour.
What part of that time was not ooeup'ed
at breakfast he spent in his car with Capt.
Howell and bis other visitor*. The early
arrival of the famous New Yorker may
have had ermething to do with the failure
of any demonstration that may have been
expected to materialize, but the city was
pretty well astir when he left, at nearly 8
o’clock, aud the general conclusion is that
there is no enthusiasm here for him, al
though be has some admirers and support
ers who firmly believe in his availability.
THE STOP AT MACON.
Macon, Ga. . M ircli 17. —The train bear
ing Senator Hill and hi* party reached this
city at 10:30o’clock this forenoon. During
n brief stay made at the station the train
was boarded by many of the most prom
inent democrats, aud Senator Hill held an
interesting levee for fifteen minutes.
While the senntor was greeting the most
prominent citizens on the lnsido, a large
crowd was gathering In tho rood and there
were loud cries for "Hill, Hill." Stepping
out on the cor platform, Senator Hill said:
Far. low Crmzr.s— I am inarohliig through
Georgia to-dayllaughtrr] on my w ay to the sea. I
think I could not spend Bt. Patrick s day any
liotter than by interviewing my follow citizens
throughout tuis great Empire state of the south.
As you observe, 1 am boa: ing St. Patrick's day
colors to-day. [Ap plause.)
“ 1 am pleased to meet you at this impromptu
gathering. I am glad to speak a wor lin be
half of the great party to which wo belong. I
do not propose to detain you at this time with
any address. The weather prevents it and our
time ia very short. I simply ask you, fellow
democrats, to bs true to the great party whose
principles we admire; be true to the cause
which we desire to serve and all
will be well in the future of our
party. I am proud of the democracy
of this grand told state of Georgia, a democracy
that has not known defeat for many years.
[Applause.] Keep up your organization; be
true to your principles, as we will m the north.
I bring to you the good wlahesof the democracy
of the F.mpire state, widen 1 in part represent.
[Applause. 1
I nave ad dressed at length the legislature of
the great state of Mississippi I spoke yes'er
day in the new city of Birmingham. My re
marks arc published, they can bo read. You do
not expect me to speak at any length here and
1 appear before y u simply in auswer to your
calls to leans you for the reception which you
extend to me. an 1 which i accept, not so much
as a compliment to myself as to the great Em
pire state of New York. [Applause.]
DINNER AT WADLEY.
MillkN, Ga., Maroh 17. —The little town
of Wadley was reached at 2:40 o’olock this
afternoon, and here the party stopped for
dinner, ijutte a orowd was gathered, and
at the conclusion of dinner and just as the
train was about to move Senator Hill was
introduced to the audience by Hon. John
Temple Graves as a man who bus mate
rialized democratic ideas into a fighting
creed. [Applause.]
“Fellow citizsna,” said Senator Hill, “I
am obliged to you for this reception [here
the train started] but 1 am also obliged to
go." [Laughter.] “Vote the demooratio
ticket aud you will be happy.” [Cheers.]
A SPEECH AT MILLE.N.
Bavannah, Ga., March 17.—At Millen
the largest crowd of the afternoon was as
so nbied, nud Senator Hill was again com
pelled to respond ta the demand (or a
speech. He sud:
I.irnix and Gkntlkmkn—l appear before you
in answer to your calls and to thank you for
this impromptu n cepiion. You do not expect
mo to make a speec i upon tuis occasion; I
have been doing scarcely anything vise for the
past three days. I ara delighted to he able to
visit this section of our country and this por
tion of tire grand old commonwealth of
Georgia. [Applause.] I would be glad if 1
had an opportunity to speak to you upon the
political issues of the coming campaign. I
hope that you are truo and loyal democrats,
that you vote ttie democratic ticket and sub
serve the best interests of the republic. [Ap
plause.] If you do. you will transmit to your
children the great, priceless heritage of liberty,
and you will have the consciousness of having
performed your duty faithfully and well [Ap
plause.] This is a great country of ours. It is the
best government on the I aon of tile earth. We
love its institutions, its schools; we love all that
pertains to this laud of ours. Ido nut purpose
to detain you, but will simply thank you for
your attention, and bid you good afternoon.
[Cheers and cries of Hurrah for Hill :’j
At Millen Patrick Walsh of the Augusta
Daily Chronicle boarded the train, bearing a
pressing invitation to Senator Hill from tho
citizens of Augusta to visit that city to mor
row.
A NEGHESH KILLED.
The (lay, which up to this tima had been
one of ovations, now witnessed ajiraged}-.
As the special train approached the little
town of Oliver, running at the rate of forty
miles an hour, a small group of stragglers
wore observed near the depot. The track
was straight aud the train must have been
visible for a long distance, but just as the
locomotive was nearing the crossing an old
negro woman of 60 years was observed to
rush forward in the attempt to cross the
track ahead of the train. There
was a warning cry from
half a dozen bystanders, but it Annt Celia
White heard these warnings they fell un
heeded on her ears. Too iate she saw her
danger, and as the engineer turned his face
Iroin the sickening sight that no human
power could avert there arose from the lips
of the affrighted woman a wild scream of
despair—a scream that, half unuttered, was
stifled short by the sudden shock that
marked the transit of her soul from life to
eternity. The body was thrown forty
feet, and as quickly as the engine could
respond to the levers the train was brought
to a stop and backed up to tha spot
of the disaster. A half-grown daughter of
the dead woman was shrieking in hysterics
and was finally led away by one of the
spectators. Word* of sympathy- were
spoken to the friends of the dead woman
and District Passenger Agent Thweat gave
ordors to the station agent to oare for the
remains ar.d give them decent burial. Tnis
was all that oould be done for Aunt
Celia White lu this world, and
once more the train moved on.
lu the distance, and until the sceno of the
disaster was lost from sight, the bereaved
daughter could be seen still pacing to and
fro and moaning wildly for her dead. It
was fifteen minutes af er the sad incident
before Benator Hill heard of waat bail hap
pened. He expressed the sincerost regrets,
and for u time there was a gloom over the
whole company.
Another half-hour’s ride brought the party
to the hospitable southern city of Havannah,
where the party were received by the
Hibernian Boclety, whose guest (Senator
Hill became, and escorted to the Do So to
betel.
Judge John A. Gilmer Dead.
Chaklotte, N. t!., Maroh 17. Judge
J - .tm A. Gilmer, one of the most prominent
men in North ar.d. on, died at hi* bout* in
UivtusUifu Uu* tuoruUqc, aged 54 years.
VIENNA’S DARK CRIME.
Tbe Execution of the Mala Criminal
Excites Little Interest.
Vienna. March 17.—Though the trial of
the Schneiders, Franz and Rosalia, fur the
murder of servant girls attracted to the
oourt room such a crowd as has seldom
been equaled at any trial ever held here,
the execution of thn man this morning
seemed to excite but little interest. At 6:31)
o’olock, a small crowd collected outside the
gloomy law oourts lu LauUesgericht strasse,
attracted by morbid curiosity. They
could see uothing of the execution. AU tha
approaches to the building were str ngiy
guarded aud the court yard was filled with
militia.
THE SCENE IN THE COURT YARD.
Th# small court yard in tho center of the
court had been selected at the place of exe
cution. The gallows upon which execu
tions take plaoe in other oountnes was con
spicuous by its u tissues. In its
stead wav a broad white stake
firmly Imbedded In the ground iu au
angle of the oourt. The stake was
surmounted by a large spike. A detach
ment of military formed a cordon a short
distance from tbe stake. Tbeir duty
was to keep back the eighty privi
leged spectators of the execution. These
consisted of officials, barristers and report
er*. At 7 o’clock Herr Huyfried, the execu
tioner, with bis assistants, entered the court
yard. He was followed bv tbs judges be
fore whom Schneider and bis wife were
tried, and a number of the highest officials.
Then cams Schneider, his strong frame
trembling and his fuoe ghastly pale. His
features had lost their look of repulsive
ferocity, and by hi* every manner the man
who strangled with his strong bands weak
and (tofensolos* girls, showed that hi* bru
tal nature was subdued and that he waa In
an agony of fear at ttie fate awaiting him.
A PRIEST AT HIB SIDE.
He was attended oy a pried, who sought
to administer the consolation of religion to
him, hut Hobneider’s mind was dazed with
fear, aud it is doubtful if bo heard, or at
least understood, what ‘ was being said.
When tho oomlemtied man had reached a
point In front of the stake, the executioner,
who wore a high silk hat, fine clothing and
kid gloves, stepped up to him and dexter
ously pinioned his hands. The execution
er’s assistants, who were two horse slaugh
terers, then siezed Bohneider and placed him
directly in front of the stake.
A FEARFUL STRUGGLE.
He was lifted from tho ground aud a fear
ful scene followed. Bcbnoidur immediately
kicked bis legs in every direction, and then
tried frantically to escape from the grasp of
the brawny men who held him, but his
efforts were useless, aud then he shrieked;
“O, no, in God'* name. I'll aav anything."
This scene did not last long, however, for
Seyfned rushed up a set of steps which
stood behind tbe stake, threw the free end
of a silken loop which was attached to the
stake around Schneider’s throat, in fact
lasHooing him, as he was held aloft by tbe
assistants. No black cap was used, the
executioner making his hands do duty in its
stead.
A BRUTAL STRANGULATION.
As the noose passed around Bcbnelder's
neck the two horso Slaughterers dropped
him. Beyfreid pressed his lertiiand hoaviiy
over the.jaw and mouth of bis victim, while
Ida right hand oovered his forehead and
eye*. At the same tlmo tbe assistants
grasped tbe hanging mau by Ids anus and
legs and pulled downward with all their
strength. Held in this position Hchneider
was uuaido to move anil was strangled to
death. The doctors in attendance *uy tnat
he was dead In four minute'. The fuoe of
the dying man could be aeen between
the lingers of the executioner, and
every change in the color of the fle*h was
discernible. It was a horrible sight, aud
many of tbe spectators were compelled to
turn away. Afmr Bohneider had beau sus
pended five minutes, Soyfned, who, during
the whole sceno was perfectly cool, twice
laid his ear against Bcbncider's face, until
tie was uonvinoed tiiat the mau was dead
and the law satisfied. Then be released bit
grasp of tho head aud descended tbe steps,
joining his essistanto, who, in the mean
time, had lot go of tbe legs and arms, aud
Bcbnelder's body was left hanging from the
stake.
AMBRIOA'S AID TO RUSSIA.
Tho Unloading of the Indiana's Cargo
Greeted With Enthusiasm.
Libau, March 17.—The unloading of the
cargo brought by the steamship Indiana
from Philadelphia for the relief of the
famine sufferers was finished to-day. The
last eight bags wore carried by Count
Brobrinski, chief of the famine relief com
mittee; the city prefect of Libau; Capt.
Sargent of tho Indiana; Mr. Crawford, the
United Btates oonsul at St. Pcterrburgs,
Mr. Bornh ddt tbe Unllod States consul at
Riga; a railroad dlreator and Dr. Dulau.
DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST TRAIN.
Afterward the first trainload of provi
sions was dispatchod to the distressed dis
tricts. The departure of tha train was
made an occasion of great ceremony. The
chief American and Russian officials
toasted the health of the czar ana President
Harrison amid tbe playing of the national
anthems of the two countries. The engine
of the train was gayly decorated with flage.
The departure of the tram was witnessed
by crowds of rejoioing citizens.
ENGLAND’S MINERS.
The Conference Advlaes the Men to
Return to Worir.
London, March 17.—After a long discus
sion, the delegates to tbe conference of tbe
miner*’ federation to-day unanimously
adopted p resolution declaring that ia view
of the foot that the objeot for which the
pit* had been stopped had been accom
plished, tbe conference advise the minors to
resume work Monday. The conference will
next consider the number of day* in the
week tho men shall work.
The Yorkshire men spoke in advocacy of
a fortnight’s holiday, nut they gave way
under the strenuous opposition of the
Lancashire delegates.
ANARCHISTS OF PARIS.
Important Discoveries by the Police
Hinted At.
Paris, Maroh 17.—' Though the general
public has not heard of any great discovery
following the police searches of tho lodgings
occupied by anarchists, M. Loubet, the
prime m.nister, intimated at a cabinet
council held to-day that Important results
had teen obtained through the efforts of the
pdice.
A Bark's Crew Landed.
London, Maroh 17.—Tbe British steamer
Venus from Baltimore Feb. 27, for Ham
burg, has arrived at Dartmouth, where she
landed the crew of the Norwegian hark
Ni'.rd, from Mobile Jao. 19 for Button
Bridge, which wo* abandoned iu a water
logged condition March 13 in iat. 49* N. and
lon. *T W.
New York'* World’* Fair MIL
Albany, N. Y., March 17.—Th* Assem
bly this alto noon passed th- Nun ate world’s
(air mil, appropriating tJtDJWO, by a vote
of 12(1 yea*.
I DAILY. *lO ATTAR. |
J 5 CENTS A COPY. t
{ WEEKLY,*!.® A YEAR. I
CLEVELAND DISGUSTED.
HE WROTE A L*TTEi* PUTTING
HIMSELF OUT OF THE RACE.
No Inkltngr of His Intention Given to
Any of Bis Politioal Friend* - Mr*.
Cleveland Informed Ibom of the
Fact Ju*t Before it Was to Bs G.ven
Out For Publication—Mr. Cleveland
Persuaded to Withdraw It.
New York, March 17.— The Telegram
thl* evening says- “Notwithstanding all
that is said concerning tho anxiety of Mr,
Cleveland to be renominated for the presi*
deucy, the Telegram 1* In a position to an
nounce on unimpeachable authority that
tbe ex-Preident recently wrote a letter de*
daring that he would not allow hi* name to
be put in nomination. Thl* letter waa
written in vigorous and swoeping language.
Mr. Cleveland said in the strongest ami
simplest way that he would not accept the
nomination.
ONLY MRS. CLEVELAND KNEW IT.
“No one but Mrs. Cleveland knew of tbe
letter. The es-President penned it without
the knowledge of hi* political friends in or
der to pravont them from attempting to
interfere with his actl in. Mr. Cleveland
intended to make tbe letter public through
the As*< oiated Press, and it was written
with that purpose in view. On tbe very
day that the declination was to bo published
Mrs. Clevelaud saved the situation by send
ing for one of the leader's most trusted
friends.
persuaded to withdraw it.
“To this goutlsman Mr. Cleveland frankly
confesied that he was sick of the littleness
aud biokeriugs and insults that daily in
fringed upon his private life; that hn had not
lifted so muoli as his little finger to secure
the nomination; that nothing would Induos
him to enter the race, and that bd had
plainly suid so in a letter that could
be printed at once. After a few min
utes' conversation, Mr. Cleveland’s friend
lnduoed him to promise that tbe letter would
not bo given to the Associated Press for
twentv-four hours. Word was sent to sev
eral of the meet faithful aud level-headed
Cleveland meu, and u council wob hurriedly
held. Mr. Cleveland spoke with great feel
ing at the council, but he was at last per
suaded to withdraw tbe letter.”
NUNNALLY’S CASE GOES OVER.
The Solicitor General Too 111 to Con
duct the Prosecution.
Griffin, Ga., March 17. —Judge Boynton
called in Spalding superior oourt to-day the
cose of the state against Will W. Nuunally,
but, oontrnry to expectationjand Nunnaliy’e
desires, tho oase was continued. At the
opening hour the oourt house was paoked
with spectators, jurymen and witnesses.
Shortly after the oourt opened Nunnally
came into the court room with Sheriff Pat
rick, where be met quite a number of hi*
friends. He was iu tbe best of spirits
and said he greatly appreciated
the kindness the officers bad shown him
dliring his confinement. Everything that
oould be erpeoted under the oircuinstance*
bad been granted him by thuse iu authority.
When asked bv someone about gotting hi*
cage postponed this morning he promptly
replied that ho hoped the state would be
ready, that his side was ready and if hi*
lawyers weut to trying to get a postpone
ment he would raise a row with thum. Ha
wanted to be free aud knew he could prove
his innocence aud gaiu his freedom if the
cose was tried. His course during his con
finement has won him many friends and
caused uot a few to alter their opinion as to
hi* guilt. When Judge Boyntun called the
case Solicitor General Emmett Womaok
stated that he was too unwell to conduct id
and asked that It be paused. He was suffer
ing from tbe effect* uf bis recent attack of
tbe grip, which was aggravated at presen*
by a soi ious throat trouble. On this show
ing the case went over and probably will
not be heard before the August term of
court, though Judge Boynton stated that
he might find time between now and that
term for hearing the case at an adjourned
term.
BT. DAY AT ATLANTA.
Three Hundred Bone of ferin at a Ban
quet at Night.
Atlanta, Ga., March 17.—St. PatrioK’s
day was celebrated in Atlanta on an
elaborate scale to-day. Over 200 Irishmen,
members of tbe various Irish organizations,
participated in a parade during the morn
ing. led by the Fourth United State*
Artillery Band. High moss was celebrated
at the Church of tbe Immaculate Concep-'
tion and a public meeting wm held at the
opera bouse. Hon. James F. O’Neil was
the orator of the occasion. Speeches were
also made by Capt. E. P. Howell, Mayor
IlempblU and others. To-night a banquet
was held at whioh 300 oovors wore laid. It
was a royal spread. The speeches were by
leading men of the city, and all patriotic in
a high degree. Tbe toast and speakers were:
“Tho day we celebrate,” Thomas F.
Corrigan, Esq.
“Georgia, the home of our adoption,”
Gov. Northern
“The city of Atlanta,” Mayor. W. A,
Hemphill.
“The United Btates, tbe land of the
free and tbe home of tbe brave,” Judge
Will Haight.
’•Our motherland," R. T. Dow, Esq.
"Irishmen of Atlanta, past and present,”
Judge W. L. Calhoun.
“ibe press,” Hon. Evan P. Howell.
“Atlanta journalism," Henry Richard
son, Esq.
"Young journalist#,” [Jonah Carter,
Esq.
“The ladios," Hon. J. F. O'Neill.
“Illustrious Irishmen.” Rev. Henry
Grigg, D. I).
"Army and navy,” Maj. Scully, U.
B. A.
“The bar,” Hon. Andrew Calhoun.
“Robert Emmet,” T. P. Catherwood.
“Our invited guests," T. M. Brady.
A Fatal Dose of Morphine.
Brunswick, Ga., March 17.—The wife of
Capt. Eggert of tbe bark Ann Dorothy, at
St. Simon’s, died suddenly yesterday. She
was suffering with indigestion, and mor
fibino bad been administered by the atteud
ng pbysloian. It 1* thought that later on
tbe administered morphine herself, una
ware of its danger us qualities, aud it hast
ened her death. No blame is attaobed to
the physician. She was interred to-day at
Fredorioa, Rev. A. G. Dodge oonduotiug tbe
services.
A Brookevillo Paper Sold.
Brookkville, Fla., March 17.— The
Urooksville Star bat been sold by George
E. Niles to B. F. Kirk, senator of tha
Ninth district of Florida, and R. D. Kirk,
tax collector of Hernando county. Theaa
gentlemen will make many improvement#
in the paper, and will make It a Straight
cut demooratio organ.
Waylaid and Bobbad.
Kissimmee City, Fla.. Maroh 17.—Two
Ital.ant ware waylaid \\i mlla*
east of town oo tha Ht. Cloud aud Sugar
Dele railway to-day aud robbed. The au
tnonttes ai ou the track of tha robber t,
