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, THE MORNINT, NEWS. I
J ESTABLISHED IBSO INCORPORATED 188 - -
/ J. H. ESTILL. President. I
A CENTENNIAL BLOW OUT.
lUe Laying of the Corner-stone of tlie
Capitol to Be Celebrated.
A Mass Meeting l of the Citizens of
Washington to Be Held to Get the
Movement Under Way Queer
Rumors Afloat About the Escape of
the Assistant Postmaster of La-
Grange.
Washington, June 2.—A mass meeting
of the citizens of Washington has been
called for next Wednesday night to ar
range for a centennial celebration of the
laying of the corner-stone of the capitol
building, which occurred Sept. 18, 1793.
The governors of the several states will
be invited and the occasion will be made
one of national moment. A great mil
itary and civic parade is contemplated,
and at night the marble capitol will be
illuminated and a grand display of fire
v.-orks will be let off.
Representative Moses has returned to
Washington and was quite active in the
departments to-day. Ho spent some time
with Mr. Quincy at the state department
and afterward called at the postoffice de
partment and suggested P. Kirby as a
suitable man for tho LaGrango postoffice.
LaGrange being the old home cf Senator
Gordon, the senator put in a plea with
Mr. Moses to have Dr. Charles Kidley
made postmaster, and it is possible that
a compromise was agreed upon when Mr.
Kirby’s name was put in the pot. -
laird’s escape.
Mr. Mosc3 may cause to be investigated
the rather queer conduct of Inspector
Baird in dealing with the late defalcation
in the LaGrange office. Ho has informa
tion which he considers authentic that
the marshal of tlie town knew of the de
falcation a full day beforo it was made
public and knew where he could lay his
hands on Laird, tho runaway assistant
postmaster, and the government’s money
and stamps, but Inspector Baird did not
appear anxious, so the story goes, to
catch Laird, and so he eventually got
away with his booty. Laird is reported
to be a dangerous fellow and the pro
sumption is that Baird was afraid of him.
This, at least, is the mildest construction
that can be put on his conduct in the case.
Harvey Johnson, the newly-appointed
consul to Antwerp, has been here receiv
ing his instructions and will leave for At
lanta to-night. He will return soon and
get his final instructions before sailing for
his post on June 17. Mr. Johnson will be
accompanied by his wife, who is a daugh
ter of the late Thomas Clark, a leading
hardware merchant of Atlanta, and a
most estimable lady. Louis Hess, a young
Atlantian, who speaks French and Ger
man fluently, will be of the party, he hav
ing been appointed a consular clerk at the
Antwerp post.
CALVIN'S HUNT FOR A PLACE.
Hon. Martin Calvin of Augusta arrived
in Washington last night and will push
his rainbow for a foreign appointment.
As was stated in these dispatches a day
or two ago he is liberally Indorsed for
some such position.
Secretary Hoke Smith has been weed
ing out some of the republican chiefs in
the pension office. To-day he appointed
to one of these vacancies Editor Sterling
W. Roberts of the Sparta Ishmaelite. It
is understood that this favor was shown
Mr. Roberts in reward for his good
service in the Black-Watson contest, and
additionally as a compliment to tlie
Georgia Weekly Press Association, of
winch Mr. Roberts is the honored presi
dent.
Hoc. C. C. Duncan of Houston county is
still here. He will be commissioned us an
Indian inspector as soon as the President
returns to Washington.
Clarence Knowles of Atlanta is hero
to-night, and so is ex-Congressman
George Barnes of Augusta.
The following pensioners from Georgia
were placed on the Indian war roll to-day:
Cornelius Gibbs, James W. Palmer and
Leny B. Carter: widows, Laura Virdcn,
Elizabeth Armour, Eliza Wilkinson,
Martha Smith, Caroline Butt, Sarah
Folks, Mary Henry, Emily Varner , Alary
Wade and Ann Berry.
The following postmasters were ap
pointed for Georgia to-day: Eason, Ful
ton county, H. G. Graff : Hillman. Talia
ferro county, Mrs. Mary V. Sims;
Lauras Hill, Laurens county, Martha L.
Walker.
DEBT OF THE NATION.
A Decrease of $739,425 in the Total
During the Past Month.
Washington, June 3.—The public debt
statement issued to-day shows that there
"'as a net decrease of $739,425 during the
month of May. Of this, 1857,175 was in
the amount of the bonded indebtedness
and $92,250 was iu the increase of the cash
in the treasury. The interest bearing
debt increased S3OO. The debt on which
interest has ceased since maturity de
creased $37,480 and the debt bearing no
interest $619,695. The aggregate interest
and r.on-interest bearing debt May 31 was
$961,750,888. The certificates and treas
ury notes offset by an equal amount of
cash in the treasury outstanding at
the end of the month was $594,531,017,
an increase of $1,485,004. The total cash
in the treasury was $754,122,964; gold re
serve $95,048,640 and the net cash balance
$26,516,514 30. In the month there was a
decrease of $5,764,749 in the gold coin and
bars, the total at the close being $196,518,-
•>O9. Of silver there was an increase of
$5,173,874. Of the surplus there was in
national bank depositories $11,649,142,
against $11,270,096 at the end of the pre
vious month.
GOLD STILL GOING OUT.
The Total in the Treasury at the Close
of Business $91,439,271.
Washington, June 2.—The total net gold
Jr. the treasury at the close of business
to-day was $91,430,271. This does not
take into account the gold engaged to-day
at New York for shipment to-morrow.
270 advices as to how much was en
gaged had been received at. the treasury
at the close of business, but it is known
that some was engaged. Because of the
heavy shipments of gold from New York
Secretary Carlisle has ordered gold
shipped from three other sub-treasuries
to New York to keep up the supply there,
and this gold is uow on the way to New
Vork.
Storey Escapes Again.
Birmingham, Ala., June 2.—Brookes
Storey, the express robber who escaped
from the Mississippi penitentiary it
Jackson three times, and recently capt
ured at Americas, Ga., jumped from a
car window on the fust Queen and Cres
cent train yesterday afternoon near
Jinces. He was manacled and in charge
♦f Deputy Sheriff Montgomery.
m Morning fictoi
FISHING AT HOG ISLAND.
The President and His Companions in
Good Luck.
Cape Charles, Va., June 2.—President
Cleveland did uot make a very early start
for the fishing grounds this morning, as
was arranged last night. He was ready
at 8 o'clock after having enjoyed a very
hearty breakfast, which consisted chiefly
of fresh fish and oysters, some of the fisii
having been caught by tho President yes
terday. The late start, however, did not
lessen the President's sport. Sailboats
were used instead of a steamer to reach
the fishing grounds at the south end of
Hog Island, a distance of only two miles.
The party throw out their lines
at 9:30 o’clock and found fish more plenti
ful than they did at tlie north end. where
they fished yesterday. About 2 o’clock a
severe rain storm passed over the lower
peninsula, but fortunately did not reach
Hog Island. It passed off to the west
ward and did not interfere with the sport
in Broadwater, although at one time it
grew very dark and fears were enter
tained of being driven to shore.
TUB DAY'S CATCH.
The .President succeeded in catching
seven large drum and a good many sea
trout and other smaller fish. The other
members of tho party were not far behind
in their catch, which places to-day's sport
ahead of the two previous, expeditions.
The party returned to the club house at
5:40 o’clock and turned the largest part
of their fish over to the servants for ship
ment to Washington and other places.
The President will make an unusually
early start for tho fishing grounds to
morrow to try his luck for
the last time beforo leaving
for Washington in the evening. Break
fast will be ready at 5:30 o’clock to enable
tlie President to reach the fishing grounds
an hour later, where ho will remain until
11 o'clock when he will return to the
club house to make arrangements for his
homeward start. A special car of the
Pennsylvania railroad will be sent
to Exmore, Va., from Philadelphia to-mor
row afternoon and will be attached to the
New York express, which leaves Exmore
at 10:31 o’clock p. in. and will be delivered
to train No. 41 at Wilmington to-morrow
night, arriving at Washington Sunday
morning about 9 o’clock.
BONDS OF THE CHEEOKEES.
The Indians Fail to Effect a Sale and
Will Keep Them.
Washington, June 2.—The Cherokee
Indians have not yet negotiated their
$6,000,000 of bonds and the committoo hav
ing the matter in charge will probably re
turn home without doing so. They will
not sell the bonds below par and are not
especially anxious whether they sell or
not. They will receive 4 per cent, interest
annually from the government, which
would have gone to the bondholders had
the bonds been placed. The only reason
for soiling at all was to close up the
transaetioivat one time. Now as the pay
ments become due the money will be
divided quo rata among those entitled
to it.
A CRISIS IN TIIE TERRITORY.
Tahlequah. I. TANARUS., June 2.—The failure
to raise $6,500,000 on the Cherokee strip
bonds has caused a commercial crisis in
the territory. J. W. Staples & Son, who
have been the principal traders on the
strip fund, at once discontinued credit
sale. Their action was followed imme
diately by nearly all tho general mer
chants of the place, and now no goods are
sold on strip money. At Fort Gibson.
Vinitu, Muskogee, Waginer, Webber's
Falls, Claremoro and at many other points
the same results followed and not a dol
lar's worth of goods can be purchased on
credit at any of these places. The situ
ation is decidedly serious, as the mer
chants bought on credit and sold on
credit, and consequently will be closed
out by their creditors tmless extensions
are granted.
INTERNAL REVENUE BERTHS.
Fifteen or Twenty Collectors to be Ap
pointed Within a Few Days.
Washington, .June 2.—When President
Cleveland returns from his fishing trip to
Hog Island, Va., he will take up the pa
pers in the cases of between fifteen and
twenty collectors of internal revenue
whicli now await his action. Commis
sioner Miller spent a week in considering
them and made his recommendations.
Secretary Carlisle spent several days last
week in looking them over and has fully
mado up his mind as to whom lie wants
in each case. He will go over the matter
again with the President. Had the latter
not been absent from the city thi3 week
the appointments would have been mado
before now. In the meantime Appoint
ment Clerk Kretz is getting together the
names of the old collectors who have ten
dered their resignations, and those whose
places are wanted, but who have not done
so, will be requested to do so at once.
BANKERS WANT TO RESUME.
The Chemical of Chicago and Gotham’s
Bank of Deposit Want to Reopen.
Washington, June 2.—President Han
som and Attorney Porter, representing
the failed National Bank of Deposit of
New York, had a conference with Con
troller Eckels this morniDg as to permit
ting the bank to resume business. Con
troller Eckels told them that his present
information was that the bank would
have to be placed in the hands of a re
ceiver, but ho would give them a reason
able time to make good its impaired
capital.
A committee consisting of Messrs. Ben
nett and Strait, representing the failed
Chemical National Bank of Chicago, also
had a conference with Controller Eckels
with a view to the bank resuming busi
ness. They were assured that if they
could present evidence insuring the sta
bility of the bank in the future they
would be permitted to resurao.
Cholera in Austria.
Washington, June 2. -United States
Consul General Goldschmidt at Vienna
has transmitted to the department of
state an official report on the cholera in
Austria-Hungary up to May 4. showing
that during the week from April 20 to
May 3 only one case proving fatal occurred
in the community of Kudrynoe. In the
case of a man who died at Smykowco and
another who died in Buczocz the presence
of the Koch bacillus was detected.
Do Fava to Become Ambassador.
Washington, June 2.—The state depart
ment was to-day officially notified of the
elevation of the Italian legation here to
the rank of an embassy, and that Baron
de Fava, the present minister, would soon
present his credentials as ambassador.
Herbert Goes to Annapolis.
Washington. June 2.—Secretary Her
bert went to Annapolis this morning to
witness the closing exercises at the naval
academy.
KILLED IN THEIR CAB.
An Engineer and Fireman Meet a Hor
rible Death,
The Roadbed Washed Away by a
. Cloudburst and the Engine Dropped
Into a Crevasse Twenty Feet Deep.
The Engineer’s Head Crushed in and
Literally Cooked—The Fireman’s
Head Perforated by an Iron Bar.
Columbia, S. C., June 2.—When the
early morning train on tho Richmond and
Danville road stopped at Ridgeway this
morning a black chicken flew into one of
the cars like a bird of evil omen. Several
hours later that same car was hurrying
on to this city with the remains of Engi
neer Jack Germany and Fireman T. D.
Henry and the sable bird sat perched
above their mangled corpses. It was a
terrible accident—the wreck that oc
curred twenty-three miles from here this
morning. The train was the regular
mixed train from the north
in charge of Conductor J. C.
Wilson. The wreck occurred
at 4 o’clock in the blackest of darkness.
A cloudburst had washed away the road
bed, making a crevasse 100 feet deep, and
leaving the delusive rails and erossties
across tho yawning gap. Tho men must
have been hurled to death without an
instant’s warning, for the air brakes were
not applied, nor was the danger signal
sounded.
The only other person hurt was Express
Messenger W. H. Holme, who is not seri
ously injured.
ESCAPE OF THE PASSENGERS.
The passengers on the train probably
owe their escapo to the fact that the train
was a mixed one with five freight cars be
tween them, and the express ear.
Tho engineer and fireman were buried
under a mass of wreckage, and the former
was pinioned down between the boiler and
tho tender, his head resting against the
air pump. He had his hands up in front
of his face, which was badly mashed and
literally cooked.
Fireman Henry had his head almost in
the furnace door, and pierced by an iron
bar extending f through from back to front.
The passengers were not able to find the
mangled bodies until after daylight.
W. J. Germany was born in Newberry,
S. C. and was 49 years old. He was known
all over the state in railroad circles. He
had been running on the road where he
met his death for twenty-two years and
had the reputation of being the best en
gineer on the line. For the last twelve
years he was chief engineer of Divison 85
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En
gineers and represented his division in
the grand division ten times. He began
work as an engineer in Greenville and
left there to take his part in the war.
Kg leaves a widow, one sou and two
daughters.
Fireman Henry was 25 years old and
came here from Aloorseville, N. C. He was
married last winter and leaves a young
wife.
SECESSION OF A CHURCH.
A Colored Congregation of Columbia
to Go It Alone.
Columbia, S. C., June 2.—The con
gregation ‘of Sidney Park church
(colored), 800 strong, held a lengthy
meeting to-night, lasting until mid
night, and decided unanimously to
withdraw from the Carolina Methodist
Episcopal church. This is the outcome
of the recent attack on Pastor Hart by
one of the congregation, at which the
female members of Pastor Hart’s flock
came to his rescue and came near lynch
ing Robertson, the offender. The presid
ing older, Stinson, sided with Robert
son and removed Hart from the pas
torate, which was confirmed on his repre
sentations by Bishop L. H. Ilolsey of
Augusta. Yesterday Hurt visited
the bishop, but the visit had no
effect on him.
The congregation of Sidney Park
church sat up late last night sending tel
egrams to the bishop to come over and
hear the evidence. After waiting until
after the arrival of the Augusta t rain to
night and the bishop not appearing Hart
announced, amid ail kinds of approving
demonstrations, that he had withdrawn
from the colored Methodist Episcopal
church, as he could not get justice. J. J.
Washington arose and offered resolutions
sustaining Hart and also seceding. These
were adopted unanimously by the congre
gation. who shouted and reveled in joy
over the withdrawal. They will hold the
church against the Robertson faction,
and a lawsuit will result.
BENT ON DROWNING HIMSELF.
Hoary Rothermel of Chattanooga
Wrote That He Would Die.
Harrisburg, Pa., June 2.—Mayor Eby
yesterday received a letter signed Henry
Rothermel and stated that the writer
would throw himself from the People's
bridge into the river and drown himself.
It was dated Tuesday night last. The
letter stated that his effects could be se
cured at a hoarding house on Walnut
street and were to be sent to bis wife,
Mrs. A. R. Rothermel. No. 823 Poplar
street, Chattanooga. Tenn. A letter has
been forwarded to this address with par
ticulars. In his sachel was found a letter
to his wife, instructing her to go to her
father at Mansfield with their children.
The Port Royal and Western Carolina.
Charleston, R. C.,June 2.—ln the matter
of the receivership of the Port Royal and
Western Carolina railroad Judge Simon
ton to-day at the request of ex-Judge H.
B. Tompkins of Atlanta, counsel for the
Central Trust Company of New York, de
ferred making the appointment of a re
ceiver until a conference can be had with
him.
A Blaze at New Orleans.
New Orleans, June 2.-—Fire last night
destroyed the Home Brewing Company's
plant, a cistern factory and other adjoin
ing buildings. The loss is estimated at
$125,000. Daniel Talmage’s Sons & Co.'s
rice mill, Nos. 41 to 53 Girod street, was
burned, "flic loss is $25,000.
Iron Works in Flames.
New York, June 2.—The architectural
iron works of J. B. and J, M. Cornell, at
and Twenty-seventh streets
and Eleventh and Thirteenth avenues,
were damaged b.v fire last night to the
extent of $250,000; fully insured.
In a Receiver’s Hands.
Ne wa rk, N. J. .June 2. --J udge Ki rkpa trick
was this morning- appointed receiver of
liio Domestic Rewing Machine Company
He has accepted and given bonds for
$150,000.
SAVANNAH, GA. SATFHDAY, JFNE 3, 1893.
DOWN AN EMBANKMENT.
A Passenger Coach Jumps the Track
and Many Persons Injured.
Nashville, Tenn., June 3—A passenger
train on the Northwestern division of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. lands
railway was wrecked near Now Comes
station, twelve miles from Nashville, at
6:30 o’clock this morning. The rear
coach from Memphis jumped the track
and rolled down all embankment 40 feet
deep. The train was behind and was
running at a high speed There were
only eleven passengers in the eoaeh and
they were all injured, several severely.
The injured are:
Mrs. Susan Stephens of Nashville,
bruised about the head and body, serious
ly.
Mrs. L. M. Douglass of Chester. S. C.,
shoulder and head bruised
Mrs. M. C. Worsham of Marianna. Ark.,
leg and face cut.
J. L. Spurlock of Vienna. Cherokee
nation, leg, side and shoulder Injured.
J. S Marone.v of Murphy, N. C., head
and back bruised.
Airs. Snddatla and baby of Nowata, In
dian Territory, the *former cut on tho
head.
Mrs. Killingworth of Atvord, Tex., face
cut and back bruised.
J. B. Freeman of Harold, Tex., head
and hip bruised.
A. S, Harris of Nashville, head and
back bruised.
John A. Perry of Memphis, hip bruised.
J. D. (iraves of Alvord, Tex., head cut.
All of the injured were brought to this
city, where medical attention was ren
dered.
SHUTTING GLASS FACTORIES.
Foes of the Trust Say the Object is to
Run Up tho Price.
Pittsburg, Pa., June 2.—lt is stated on
good authority that a general shut-down
of the plate glass factories of tho country
will take place within a month, to last for
an indefinite period. It is given out as a
reason for tills action that tho factories
in the combine have become so over
stocked that a suspension of production is
absolutely necessary, not because of dull
trade but because the factories have no
longer any room to store their unsalable
product. The opponents of the organiza
tion hint that the above f s not tlie. real
object of the suspension of production,
but that the trust means to diminish tlie
stock of glass in the market and then
raise tho price. The general stoppage
contemplated will bring serious inconve
nience to thousands of men employed at
the factories. D. E. Wheeler, agent of
the trust, says ithat three of the. plate
glass works have already closed because
of the dullness of business, and admits
that it is possible that others will cease
operations, as they are greatly over
stocked.
TO BE OPEN ON SUNDAY.
The World’s Managers Not Wor
rying About the Court Cases.
Chicago, June 2.—The argument in the
case of the government against the expo
sition authorities for an injunction against
the opening of tho gates on Sunday was
concluded to-day. This morning Attor
ney High, on behalf of the government,
made the closing address, reviewing the
arguments already advanced # and insist
ing upon tlie absolute character of gov
ernmental control. The court will take
the matter under advisement. It is doubt
ful whether a decision will be reached
this week. Meanwhile tho exposition
authorities have issued the usual notice
to its employes concerning the opening of
the gates on Sunday. An impression pre
vails that the court will rule that the
government has no authority over the
fair to the extent of regulating the hours
and days of closing the gates Eager to
obtain a prompt ruling. United States
Attorney Milehrist usked that in the ab
sence of a permanent decision a restrain
ing order be given to be in effect for next
Sunday. He was refused.
DUBOSE TO BE REMOVED.
He Is Convicted of Two of the Charges
Made Against Him.
•Nashville, Tenn., June 2.—The case of
Judge Julius J. Dubose of Shelby county
was disposed of to-day by the court of
impeachment. The Houseof Representa
tives preferred thirty-six charges against
hitn and to-day the Senate found him
guilty of two of them. Judge Dubose was
declared not guilty in thirty-four of the
charges. One of those on which he was
found guilty was that which charges him
with arresting one Henry Kennedy after
he had been released from jail on habeas
corpus before Judge Estes of the circuit
court. In short, ho disregarded habeas
corpus. The other charge on which ho
was convicted is that of trying to get
Mrs. Moßridgc to give up SIOO,OOO worth
of property which had boen decreed to
her b.v the chancery court divorce pro
ceedings. The proof showed that Judge
Dubose was working in the interest of
the divorced husband. This decision of
the court of impeachment removes Judge
Dubose from the bench us judge of the
criminal court of Shelby county.
ANOTHER ROAD IN TROUBLE.
The Norfolk and Western in a Re
ceiver’s Hands.
Charleston, W. Va., June 2.—ln the
United States circuit court in this city
yesterday an attachment suit was filed
against the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company by J. C. Hopkins, assignee of
Thompson Bros, of Cotlettsburp, for
money due on a contract for construet
tion and roadbed and roiling
stock from Kenova to Bluetleld
was turned over by Judge Jackson to the
United States marshal for West Vir
ginia, in whose hands it now is. Applica
tion was made to have a receiver ap
pointed for the road, and Judge Jackson
appointed S. E. T. Vinson of Huntington,
W. Va., as temporary receiver, and set
the time in June at Parkersburg for hear
ing of the application.
FINDLAY’S DYING BOOM.
The Failure of the Natural Gas Sup
ply Fatal to the Town.
Findlay, 0., June 2.—The final throes
of a dying boom based upon gas are being
felt here now. The statement that there
are 800 empty dwellings here is said to
have been verified by actual count.
Further, the statement is confirmed that
ail the glass manufacturers have signed
an agreement to move their plants from
the town not later than July 1. It is esti
mated that this exodus will take 4,000
people from the place. Some of the man
ufacturers are going to different locations
iu Pennsylvania, but greater than that
number will locate in the Indiana gas
fields.
HILL’S BIC crop of notes,
He Insists That the Indorsements
Are Genuine.
He Admits That He Wrote Some of
Them, but Claims That It Was Done
With Mrs. Porter’s Consent—Others
of the Indorsements Written by a
Woman Friend of Mrs. Porter at the
Latter’s Request.
Atlanta, Ga.,Junc2. —Nothing has been
talked of here to-day but tho arrest of
Harry Hill and the probable outcome of
tile case in which he is ono of the princi
pal parties. Telegrams from Chicago
giving Hill's statement since being placed
under arrest, which were received in the
city during tho day, intensified the inter
est on account of his unqualified declara
tion that tho notes bearing the alleged
forged indorsement of Mrs. J. 11. l’orter
were valid; and that Mrs. Porter had
herself certified to the validity of these
notes when approached by tho parties
holding them. In substance, Hill’s state
ment is a verification of the story
published in tho Mojining News this
morning in so far as tho facts in connection
with the munnor in which Mrs. Porter
admitted thiygenuiness of certain notes
at a time when exposure was not antici
pated. Hill, however, says that he signed
the name of Mrs. Porter to certain notes,
but by her direction and consent. Other
circumstances coming out seem to indi
cate that in order to thwart investigation
or discovery, Mrs. Porter herself did not
write her name but stood by while it was
done.
In fact it was one of the notes which
Hill shys he signed for Mrs. Porter which
that lady pronounced good when Mr.
Clark of the Capitol City Bank presented
it to her for examination.
ANOTHER WOMAN IN THE CASE.
When the ease comes to trial It is ex
pected that the fact will be brought out
that another well-known society lady was
Mrs. Porter's assistant in preparing the
notes which have gotten Hill into trouble.
This lady is said to have signed the notes
for Mrs. Porter, the object being to
furnish tin: lady a loophole _ through
which she could disclaim having signed
tho notes. Tho other lady, whose
name has been mixed up
in the affair from the beginning in various
ways, is reported to have held tlie power
of attorney for Mrs. Porter so that she
might bo in a position to render assistance
to Hill if by any chance he was not in
roach of tho principal. Hill is also re
ixirtcd to have stated that ho left $6,000
in notes with his lawyer, John W. Echols,
when he left hero, these notes having
been signed by Mrs. Porter in his presence
as a witness. Echols, Hill claims, went
to Philadelphia to got the notes discount
ed, but failed. The notes were payable
in Philadelphia. Mr. Echols, who is now
in charge of tho whisky business estab
lished by Hill, denied this statement as
without foundation. He says Hill is try
ing a bluff game. Mr. Porter and Mrs.
Porter's relatives still maintain firmly
that all the notes are forgeries, and de
nounce Hill us a scoundrel. There is no
telling what turn the ease may take, ft
already rivals the Red wine ease in public
interest, and if Hill persists in his present
statements exceedingly sensational con
sequences are looked for.
LAID BESIDE OUR PRESIDENT.
The Remains of the Sons and Grand
son of Mr. Davis Interred.
Richmond, Va.. June 2.—The remains
of Joseph. William Henry and Kuinuol
Emory Davis, sons of the late president
of the confederacy, and of his grandson,
Jefferson Davis Hayes, were reinterred
in the Davis section at Hollywood this
afternoon. Mrs. Davis and her immine
diate family, together with Mayor Elly
son. president of tho Jefferson
Davis Monument Association, alone
witnessed the consignment of tho
bodies to tho graves. There was no
funeral ceremony whatever. It is under
stood that if the wishes of Mrs. Davis are
respected in regard to the location of the
monument which will perpetuate the
memory of tho confederate president, it
will not be placed in Monroe park,
as proposed. Mrs.- Davis, it is
said, favors the grounds of the
soldiers’ home as the most appropri
ate site. The vast numbers of ex-confed
erates think that the soldiers homo
grounds is tho most suitable place that
could be selected outside of Hollywood
cemetery.
EULALIE AS HOSTESS.
Gotham’s Committee of Twenty Taken
for a Sail on the Dolphin.
New York, June 2. —Infanta Eulalie
having expressed a dosire to show her ap
preciation of the many entertainments
arranged for her by the reception com
mittee of twenty prominent citizens who
represented the city during the
festivities of the past week, the
Dolphin was placed at her disposal, and
the members of the committee and their
wives were her guests for a day's outing.
They took a run up the Hudson, down the
bay, through the East river and
out upon Long Island sound. The
mcn-of-war in the harbor and at the
Brooklyn navy yard and at the forts in
the harbor saluted each time the Dolphin
pass* don hei numi n>ua > urns and the
air was full of sound nearly all day. The
guns of the Dolphin wer kept going
pretty constantly replying to the salutes,
which seem to be music to the ears of the
infanta.
Another Railroad D3al.
Louisville, Ky.. June 2.—lt Is again re
ported that the louisville and Nashville
railroad has secured control of the Ncw
iKirt News and Mississippi Valley road.
It is generally believed that the purchase
has been made. The purchase price is
put at 830,000.000. President Smith of
the Louisville and Nashville is out of the
city. It Is thought that he is completing
the details of the purchase.
Killed His Mistress and Himself.
Greenville, Miss., June 2.—Last night
on tho levee W. G. Morrow, engineer of
the tugboat Napoleon, living at Little
Rock. Ark., shot and killed Effie Baker, a
beautiful but notorious woman of the
town, and then shot himself.
Morrow had been living with the
Baker woman for a long time, but she
deserted him for a negro a few weeks
ago.
Made an Inspector of Immigrants.
Washington. June 2.—William Bethel
of Florida was to-day appointed an immi
grant inspector.
ARMED BODIES IN ERIN.
The Irish Legislature's Power Over
Thom Under Debate.
London, June 2. -During tho debate in
the House of Commons on tho home rule
bill to-day on an amendment offered by
E. W. Byrne, conservative, member of
parliament for Southwest Essex, the Irish
members showed for the first time that
they thought the government was con
ceding too much without consulting thorn.
Mr. Byrne's amendment, was intended to
prevent the Irish legislature from en
acting laws in respect to the use of arms
by armed associations for drilling pur
poses.
Joseph Chamberlain said that to permit
such use would be tantamount to permit
ting tlie formation of armed forces,which
might be improperly used.
Chief Secretary Morlcy said that the
government would accept an amendment
debarring the Irish legislature from per
mitting use of arms for military pur
poses.
Here Thomas Sexton, nationalist, mem
ber of parliament for North Kerry, inter
jtosed. He s|x>ke in opjmsltinn to the pro
jtosed amendment and expressed the opin
ion that in regard to such an amendment,
as also tlie amendment of tho previous
evening, forbidding tlie organization of a
national constabulary under Irish author
ity, representative Irish opinion ought to
be allowed to speak beforo tho govern
ment replied.
Mr. Byrne’s amendment was rejected
by a vote of 283 to 245.
Col. I.nek wood, conservative, moved
that tlie Irish legislature be prohibited
from dealing in tho sale or purchase of
arms and explosives. Tho
was rejected after a short debate by a
vote of 294 to 254.
William Brodriek, conservative, pro
posed that tlie Irish legislature he pro
hibited from dealing with the powers and
privileges of armed forces stationed in
Ireland. His motion evoked a spirited
protest from Sir William Hnreourt, chan
cellor of they exchequer. Tho intent of
the opposition. Sir William said, appa
rently was to treat tho future legislature
of Ireland as a monster of folly
and crime. Such a presumption
was without exouso and would bo
quite unworthy of parliament. [lrish
cheers.j Tlie Dublin legislature would
bo no more likely to interfere with the
army in tlie exercise of its duties than to
promote the manufacture of dynamite.
The amendment in question could not be
contemplated in justice to the Igisli. The
amendment, was defeated in the division
by 289 to 240.
TITLES FOR WRITERS.
Guoea Viotoria Remembers the News
paper Men in Her Distribution.
London, Juno 2.--Tlie usual list of titles
bestowed on fortunate commoucrs in
honor of her majesty's birthday shows
that a phenomenal portion has fallen to
gentlemen connected with tho press. W.
J. Ingram, liberal, member of parliament
for Boston, and the oldest surviving son of
the founder of tho Illustrated London
News, is created a baronet, and John
Long, editor und managing proprietor of
the Dundee Advertiser, also a liberai
and member of parliament for
Dundee; Gilzan Reid, first president of
tho Institute of Journalists; J. K.
Robinson, editor of the Loudon Daily
News, tho leading liberal organ ; E. R.
Russell, editor of the Liverpool Post, and
John Tenniell, a well-known artist of the
comic paper Punch, uroull knighted. Dr.
Charles Cameron, member of parliament
for Glasgow, owner of the Glasgow Mail
and well known as the successful advo
cate of 8-penny telegrams, is made a bar
onet. Sir Hussey Vivian, liberal, mem
ber of parliament for Swansea, where a
statue has been erected to him on account
of his services in building up the place, is
raised to tho peerage. He is not con
nected with the press.
Italy Going Into Ponsions.
Rome, Juno 2.—Tho Italian Senate to
day. by a vote of 151 to 141, adopted tho
pension law, regarding which there lias
been for some time serious controversy,
which had some influence in bringing
about the recent cabinet crisis, the bill
being strongly supported by tho govern
ment.
A Russian Warship Wrecked.
Victoria, British Columbia, June 2
Tho steamer Tacoma, which lias arrived
from Yokohama, brings news that the
Russian corvette Nitiuz went ashore on
the Coroan coast May 15* and became a
total wreck. Nine lives were lost.
Eighteen Drowned in Galicia.
Vienna. June 2.—Great damage has
been doin' by extensive flood's in Eastern
Galicia and eightoen persons have been
drowned.
Pope Leo’s New Encyclical.
Rome, June 2.—The pope lias sent the
German emperor the first copy of his new
encyclical regarding social conditions.
DEATH ON A STREET CAR.
A Passenger Train Strikes It ona a
Crossing at Chicago.
Chicago, June 2.—A horse car of the
Chicago City railway line, going east on
Sixty-ninth street to-night atfi:3oo'clock,
was struck by a Rock Island passenger
train. One occupant of the street car
was killed und three seriously hurt. An
unknown woman about 25 years of age
was killed. The injured arc F. G. Bull
of No. 1712 Wellington avenue. Iwo riLs
broken and internally hurt; Clara Ellis
of No. 7125 Eggleston avenue, both arms
broken; Edward Fitzgerald, driver of the
street car, Internally injured.
The gatckeei>er was negligent and di/1
not close the gates. The car drivor saw
the train coming, but thought he would
make a run for it and cross ahead of tho
engine, with the result abovo stated.
Three Years for Violating the Laws.
San Antonio, Tex., June 2. -Maximo
Martinez, a Mexican who lived at Ran
Ignacio and directed the party of revolu
tionists which sacked the town and mur
dered his neighbors, has been sentenced
in the United States court to three years
in tho penitentiary for violating tho
neutrality laws.
Car Shops Burned.
Brainerd, Minn., Juno 2.—Last night
fire destroyed tho car shops of the North
ern Pacific railway, the cabinet shop,
belt house, two other small buildings and
five cars. Tho records were saved, but
the workmen lost all their tools. The loss
is $25,000.
Carlisle Goes to Maryland.
Washington. June 2.—Secretary and
Mrs. Carlisle left here this afternoon to
spend a few days with Senator Gibson at
his home on the eastern shore of Mary
land. Secretary Carlisle will return here
Monday.
( DAILY, lit)A YEAR. I
■I 5 CENTS a i OtY l
(WEEKLY. $1 ■£> A YEAH J
LAWMAKING AT AN END.
The Florida Legislature Adjourns lor
the Session.
The Revenue aan Appropriation Bills
Put Through With a Rush—Mr,
McKay’s iPer-overance Results in
tho Passafro of His Pilotage BilL
Handsome Presents Given the Pro*
siding Officers.
Tallahassee, Fla., June 2—The iri*
descent droaiu is dissolved, the bubble
has burst and tho last stroke of ihe
mighty gavel has fallen upon the Florida
legislature and u scene of indescrible con*
fusion. Early in the morning signs were
seen of the upproaehing dissolution of the
legislature and bills of all description*
were rushed through in a hurry.
The Senate tills morning was busy with
committee reports and messages from the
House but, nevertheless, succeeded in
turning its attention to the House
amendments to tho revenue bill, which
with a few exceptions were finally con
curred in. Amendments to tho appro
priation bill wore made and also con
curred in. With the adjustment of these
two important questions virtrually closed
the work of the day.
* Mr. Melfay at last succeeded in secur
ing passage of tho bill authorizing the
captains of mail steamers to obtain pilot
licenses, with Mr. Browne’s amendment
including tho captains of all steamers,
which was duly passed.
Tlie House passed tho following import
ant bills: Incorporating the South American
and International railway; to provide for
levying school taxes; and in spite of ob
struction. Mr. Smith's bill requiring cat
tle guards to be erected on tho line of
railroads; granting water works tho right
of eminent domain; tho immigration bill,
which taxes tho several counties of the
state 2 cents for each acre of land at
the option of tho taxpayers.
A long resolution on the death of Gen.
E. Kirby Smith was offered and elo
quently supported by Mr. Abrums and
finally adopted. -
At tho night, session both houses passed
a number of bills, which were not of any
general importance.
Senutor McKay made a great fight on
bis pilotage hill, for which was slaught
ered the express bill, railroad commission
bill and discrimination bill.
The scene in tho House to-night was
tempestuous when Speaker Johnston was
presented with a handsome gold watoh,
while in the Senate President Reynolds
was being overwhelmed by a silver water
service, and ex-President Browne with a
magnificent silver-mounted gavel.
AN OHIO BANK CLOSED.
Money Taken in When It Was Known
the Concern Was Insolvent.
Paulding, 0., Juno 2.—Potter’s Bank,
the oldest bunk in Paulding county, and
heretofore considered one of the safest,
closed its doors this morning. The bank
was established in 1874 and has always
done a large banking business. The bank
lias also done u large business loaning
money on lard In this county. Infor
mation us to tho cause of the assignment
is hard to get. President Ayers and Vice
President Potter had nothing to
say und Cashier Sponsler was not to
be found. Tho only thing learned was
that it has ussigned to J If. Brodnix, and
that a large number of business men here
wero depositors. Several township treas
urers were Caught for many thousand dol
lars and tho whole town will suffer from
the failure. Complaint is made that the
officials received money up to 4 o’clock,
tho closing hour yesterday afternoon,
when it must have been known that the
bank was insolvent.
CORDELE WITHOUT LIGHT.
A Good Electric Plant Erected But No
One to Run It.
Cordelc. June 2.—The question of light
is bothering the people of Cordele. The
city owns its own electric light plant
with a splendid engine and first-class
dynamos, and wires run into nearly all
the business houses. The plant
was erected ut a cost of
nearly SIO,OOO, yet it has never
been operated enough to bo of any use.
Time and again tho plant has been put in
operation by parties who would lease it,
but by the time the. people would begin to
bless the city fathers for arranging to
give them fight those officials would re
quire tho lessees to give a bond. This
bond has never been mado yet.
The lessees always insist that it is im
possible to make a bord. Right at this
point tho lights always cease to iliuminkto
the streets.
The closing uacrciscs of Central
Academy have taken place. The pupils
acquitted themselves splendidly and re
flected much credit upon Prof. Fields*
management.
Dr. E. Taylor of Lake Park was in Cor
dele this week. He will soon leave Geor
gia to make his home in Pueblo, Col.
Turpentine operators are feeling some
better over the advance in prices.
GEORGIA SOUTHERN’S VALUE.
Arbitrators Fix it at #1,044,980 for
the Purpose of Taxation.
Atlanta, Ga., June 2.—The arbitrators
chosen to value the Georgia Southern and
Florida railroad for taxation have mado
their report to the controller general.
Last year tho property was returned by
the company at $1,658,847 and this year at
only *1.154,125. The controller refused
to receive the return and assessed the
road and its belonging at *1,820,077. To
tills Receiver Sparks objected in his turn
and the matter went to arbitrators. Tho
valuation fixed by them is $1,014,980,
nearly $200,000 less than the controller's
figures und about $500,000 more than those
offered by rhe receiver. The state will
get approximately $2,500 more iu taxes
ii.im tliis source than it would have re
ceived had the return been accepted.
LET OFF WITH TEN YEARS.
Gov. Northen Cuts a Twenty Years
Sentence in Half.
Atlanta, Ga.. Juno 3.—Charles Groen,
a convict serving a twenty years sentence
for horso stealing, had ton years of the
time cut off by Gov. Northen to-day. Ha
was found guilty of horse stealing before
Judge Richard H. Clark and sentenced
to ten years in tho penitentiary, but oa
the way to the prisoner's room attacked
the bailiff with a heavy piece of iron and
tried to kill him. He was brought back
into court and five years were added to
his time. He was very insolent to the
judge, who added another five years to the
sentence.