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Newspaper Page TextTHE ATHENS BANNEE fUESDAi CORNING NOVEMBER 8 > i8M holds a monster DEMONSTRA TION FOR DEMOCRACY. ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND Loyal Democrats Listen to the Speech- es -H. W. J. Ham, of Geortf a Makes a Bis Hlt-Bverythins Enthusi astic Ifor Oteveland. New York, Nov, 4—The largest po litical demonstiatipn of the campaign took place last night. It was the Tammany Hall Demon stration, and over one hundred thous and Democrats were present. Beside the speaking in the ball, there was speaking at a dozen overflow stands. Precisely at 8 o’clock Senator Roesch led the platform delegation and a great wave of cheering surged out into the street. With Senator Roescb were most of the vice-Presidents and secretaries of the meeting. Senator Roesch called the meeting to order. Without any remarks he intro duced Hon. Joseph J. O’Donahue as chairman of the meeting. Mr. O’Dono- huc got a two-min utes’ ovation and then made a brief speech of thanks and re viewed the issues of the campaign. Up on concluding he called upon the secre tary to read a list of the Vice-Presi dents. A letter was then read from Senator Oorman, regreltir g bis inability to at tend the meeting. The first speaker was Senator Eustis, of Louisiana. H? spoke for half an hour. He was followed by Senator Carlisle in an able expression of the tariff and taxation question, and the great crowd hung on every word. HAM RAISES A. CYCLONE. At the conclusion of Senator Carlisle’s speech the chairman rose and intro duced “a distinguished citizen of Geor gia—Ham.” Rarely is it given to one man to capture New York in thirty minutes, but that is what was done by Mr. Ham, politically speaking. The crowd surged and roared for a minute as the Georgian stepped to the front,« from th» throng on the large platform, unbuttoned the top button of his coat and looked astonished. He waved his hand^and tried to quiet the uproar, but the crowd would not have it, and continued to yeil. When, finally, there camera lull, a fine looking man in the. ladies’ gallery arose and cried out: “Three cheers for Snolly- goster Ham, from Georgia,” and then the crowd gave them with a will, as the excited citizen {led them by swinging bis hat, and wound up with a final, “ti ger.” Then the Georgian smiled and went on. Tammany hall has witnessed some uproarous scenes in its time, but noth ing like this one. The crowd had cheered Senator Eustis; they gave Sen ator Carlisle a grand ovatioD,;bnt they went wild with Ham. His first sen tence caught them; his first stoiy broke them all to pieces; and from then on for three-quarters of an hour they were as clay in his hands. One elcquent pas sage would make the women rise iu their seats and wave their handkerchiefs and fans, while the men roared like a mighty sea, and in a minute a story would have them pounding the floor and yelling like pandemonium. At the conclusion of the speech, the great crowd yelled itself hoarse, while all the distinguished people on the great plat form crowded around the speaker and nearly shook his arms off with congrat ulations. As they vied to give the first and heartiest congratulations, the band stTuck up “Dixie” and the house went wild. It was a great speech. Mr. Ham epaaks tomorrow night at another great mass meeting on Second avenue, in Senator Roesohe’s district, and leaves immediately thereafter on the midnight train for Richmond,where he speaks to the Democracy of the Old Dominion on Saturday night. He has been compelled to decline a multitude of invitations to make other speeches in this state. By means of extra forces of Clerks, my capacity of waiting on the “ds of comers is an ««y task So long -^e^hasingjubUc P™"? * glance you,! e g ee the immense difference in price, Grea to the for First Shot in Carpets. iDgrain Brussels Carpets at 40 cents a yard. 80 cents is asked at other places for them. Think of it! 40 cents a yard for Brussels Car pets! Have you ever, heard such be fore ? | This is my New Department. 6 pieces Hemp Carpet at 11 cents a yard. Did you ever buy a carpet at 11 cents a yard? 9 pieces Ply Carpet at 16c a yard; Is this not astonishing to you? 8 pieces extra quality Brussels Car pets, such as competitors ask you 1 00 per yard; 52c you can have them at. Those were procured from a sheriff sale at my late purchases. All the factories have advanced their prices, while here I am offering you Carpets at less than 50 cents on the dollar. TURKISH RUGS- One consolidated lot,'he most beau tiful patteme at 68 cents apiece; Come early for best pick. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN Millinery# THIS WEEK. Surprisingly low. True values are ignored. Prices way off At 2 cents a yard one inch wide Silk Ribbon, 16 shfdes to select from, worth ful'y 10 cents a yard; At 3 cents a yard 1$ Inch wide silk Ribbon; 23 shades, worth fully 15 cts a yard; At 4 cents a yard 2 inches wide j Silk Riboon, 19 shades; | At 3 0 cents a yard 3 inches wide Satin Striped and Brocaded Ribbon, full value 25 cents a yard; At 10 cent3 a yard black Velvet Ribbon 2 inches wide, with white Ottoman s ripe, worth 30c a yard, 10 PER CENT REDUCTION from the above prices if you buy a whole piece of 10 yards. Remember this before you buy. 106 assorted colors large size wings, with handsome egrats at 30j each, worth 35 cents. 140* assorted boxes of handseme feathers at 15c, worth 50c anywhere; 216 styles of the latest bats at 15c, worth 35 to 50 cents, Figure now how cheap you can trim a hat aud_be in the best of style: A Hit for 15 cems, a yards Rbbou tor.... 4 cents, 1 wiDg of Feather fot. lo cents, Makes a total of 29 cents, for a very stylish fa'l and winter hat. In addition to the above the fol. lowing great bargains in FRENCH PATTERN HATS, (no two alike,) divided in 3 lots. Lot 1 are the manufacturer's Pat tern Hats, from which he so.u at 2 00 to 2 75 whole ale, elegantly trimmed in Velvet and Felts, Choice on the Counters at 50c. each. Lot 2 are the manufacturer’s Pat tern Hats, from which he so d at 3 00 to 4 25 wholesale, Choice On the 24 Counter at 75c. each. Lot 3 are the manufacturer's Pat tern Hats, from which he sold at 5 00 to 6 00 wholesale, Choice in the Millinery Room at $1 00 Each. These are Fe’t Hats, Silk Velvet covered Hats,of the very latest styles. See styles e sewbere, from 2 00 to 8 00, then look at mine Cloak Sale. Children’s School and Dress Cloaks 2 00 and 3 50 quality at 1 00. Misses Cloaks, same quality at 1 25 Fur Capes, 5 00 and 6 00 grade, at 2 50. Lome and see tne Novelty Jackets in tan beaver Melton’s, long cut, from 10 00 to 30 00, somethiug handsome. Tailor made samp es from a popular manufacturer. SPECIAL Dress Goods Sale Storm Serges, in heavy brown aid black, 60 cents quality, special at 29 cents; Very fine g r ade wool Bedford Cords, 65c grade at 33 cents; Cilk warp Henriet a, worth 2 00 at 123; 54 inch black Bril iantine for Skirts, worth 1 25, at 58 cents ; Cravenettes, worth 18 00 to 24 00; choice 11 25 per Robe; 54 inch all wool Storm Serge, worth 165, choice at 92 cts; SPECIAL UNDERWEAR SALE. Men’s frur ply Cuffs, worth 25 to 35 cents; choice at 10 cents a pair; Gent’s strictly all wool Cash- mere fancy Shirts and Diawers, were manufactured to he sold at 3 50 a suit, choice at 85 cents per garment; Heavy Undershirts at 20 cents «ach, worth 40 to 50 cents Heavy Jersey Overshirts, worth 1 00, at 48 cents each; Special Notice to Men. At the corner adjoining my old stand I have opened a strictly first class Clothing Store. I have bought out the entire production of a Broad way Tailor estab'ishment. The class of Clothing are extreme Novelties and in all respects rank tne very first in quality. These suits were sold from 20 to 35 dollars, and some as high as 40 dollars. The i troductory prices for this week will be cut to one half. All the 20 dollar suits are marked •down to 10 00 each; All the 25 dollar suits are markeJ down to 12 50; 46 black Cheviot double-breasted handsomely bound suits; previous prices 22 do lars, choice 12 50. Come and see those tai'or-made Melton OvercoatB, large pear, but tons, quilted, satin lined, silk sle ve ing The 5th Avenue pr ce were dollars. A1 in light tan, heavy grade imported Beaver and Melton. Choice at the reduced price of 19 dol lars for this week only. At the same t'me I must not omit my friends the laboring class 36 good business 6 00 suits at 2 75; 4*4 better grade 7 50 suits at 3 50; 38 Cheviot 8 50 suits at 4 50; 34 black Cheviot 10 00 suits at 6.50; Children’s Woolen suits, with 2 pairs extra Pants and Cap to match, worth 5 50 at 3 50 for t e 4 pieces. 113 Children’s School Suiis at 1 25, worth 2 75. In is worth your time to inspect this great department. Special JEANS SALE. Slightly demaged by water in tran sport,20 and 2 ceDt3 quality at 10 cents a yard; Very heavy extra 35 cts grade at 15 cents; slightly damaged by water in transport; Special Slice Sale Best quality 1 35 Brogans at 95 cents a pair; Heavy Women’s Shoes at 70 cents a pair. C i dreu’s Shoos at 40 cts a pair i Men’s tap sole buckle shoes worth 1 65 at 1 10; Hand-sewed 5 00 Men’s shoes at 2 75- Patent leather Blusher’s, worth 6 00 at 3 50. Special Shoe Notice. I will put on the Bargain Table, SAMPLE SHOES of one of the best ma’ ufactu-ers of hand-sewed Shoes. They consist < f French Calf, button and lace, gei uine Morocco, Oongola kid button, worth from 2 50 to 4 00 a pair, Choice at 1 25. At my New Grocery store on Wall St Grocery Business Extended. The heavy business in the Grocery Department demanded another store My Grocery store is in the Bob Lamps kin building now. 18 lbs. Sugar for 1 00. 6 lbs. choice C offee for 1 00: 93 cases new packing Fruits, Her. ries and Vegetables, 8 cans for 1 (JO; 12 bars soap for 25 cents; 10 lbs. Choice Full-grained Rice for 50 cents. Reduction in Flour! Special for this week. 25 lb. sacks “Dream.’’ for 45 cents, or 3 50 per barrel 25 lb. sacks “Mvnolia,'’ verv fine white, for 50 cents, or 50 1 s. for 100, or 4 00 per barrel. 25 lbs sacks “Birdie,” the very highest grade patent Flour for 70 cents, or 50 lbs for 1 35, or 5 25 per barrel. MAX JOSEPH. ELECTION RULES. THE RECENT GALES. They Were thfl Most Destructive Evei Known to Inland Shipping:. Chicago, Nov. 4.—The recent gales on the lakes were probably the most de structive to the lake shipping in the history of the inland marine. The losses of the last five days are estimated by underwriters to be about $450,000, fully a dozen boats having passed out of ex istence, and no less than twenty-five seamen having been lost. The nearest approach to the recent gale in amount of property losses, was the great storm on Thanksgiving day. 1889, when the losses exceeded $4u0,000. Other storms have greatly exceeded this one in the number of sailors lost, but not on the value of property. The insurance losses for the season have already exceeded any previous year in the lake history. Most of the business, particularly on the largest of steamers', was done at exceedingly low rates, and the com panies which come ont December 8. next, when the season closes, without heavy deficits, will be indeed fortunate. WRECKED VESSELS. Tbe Schooner Ostrich Went Down Near Manitou—Tbo Gllcher. Frankfort, Mich., Nov. 4.—Wreck age from the schooner Ostrich has come ashore at Manitou. A crew of six men and women are supposed to have been lost. The Ostrich left Milwaukee for Torch Lake Oct 19. She was com manded by Captain John McKay. This 1b the boat that some people think has been in collision with Gilcber, which resulted in the loss of both vessels. The Gllcher Was Lost. Milwaukee, Nov. 4.—A special from Leland, Michigan, says furniture and wreckage have been picked up oh north Manitou Island marked “W. H. Gilcher.” The steamer must have foundered on gie night of tlio 28th north of Maniton. Acting Attorney General Aldrich Is sues a Statement. Washington, Nov. 4.—Acting Attor ney General Aldrich has made unimpor tant statement with reference to the authority of United States deputy mar shals to supervise the elections in which he announces that all persons who attempt to interfere with these officers bring themselves within the scope of the criminal statutes of the United States, regardless of whether or not they act under any state or municipal statute. He says that in view of these statutes it is not thought that any person or combination of persons will seek in any way to interfere with the marshals in the discharge of their duties, but that any such interference will be rigorously prosecuted. • The statement begins by saying that the attention of the department of jus tice has been called to certain alleged instructions to police and state officials in Alaba.'na, Arkansas and New York, with reference to their conduct towards the deputy marshals at the polls. It declares that the marshals are there as peace officers, and that their instruc tions arc not to allow discrimination for or against any party, but to secure an “honest ballot and a fair count.” It denies the doctrine of the suprema cy of states over the United States in this matter of elections, and says that the impression that the federal govern ment “is a foreign power,” should be obliterated. He says that the statement that sec tion 2021 is the only section authorizing the appointment of deputy marshals, and therefore that such appointments can be made only in cities of twenty thousand inhabitants or upward is not the view entertained- by the attorney general or himself, nor has snch a view been held by any preceding attorney iraL THE FRENCH IN DAHOMEY- deputy marshals have the right to be within the guard rail of the polling places, it is said, has been answered in the attorney general’s circular of Oct. 81, last and that the strftnes are so clear and explicit that no room is seen for discussion. The statement concludes: “The laws must be enforced. The marshals are warned under penalties of law against any interference with the rights of citi zens and at the same time they will guard-and protect snch rights - at what ever cost.”- Instructions in accordance with these views will be sent to the United States marshals in aU,parts of the country. WINE AND WOMEN. A Prominent Business Man Ruined by These Two Agents. St. Louis, Nov. 4.—Gus Boy lies, alias E, E. Rose, alias George H-. Dailey, formerly a r rosperous merchant of Co lumbus, Ohio, was arrested at the South ern hotel here on the charge of forgery and attempted fraud, preferred by A. P. Whitley, secretary of the South-western Supply company. From his own lips it was learned that he was wanted in Columbus, Pittsburg, Cin cinnati, New York, Washington, Charleston, Chattanooga and New Orleans on similar charges, and that he was preparing to operate in St. Louis with bogus checks,, drafts, etc., on a large scale. His attempted work was issuance of checks payable to himself with the forged signature of the South western Supply company attached. For merly in Columbus ne was a member of the music firm of Baylies & Co., but ruined himself and the firm by “wine and women.” Mr. Bch Branch, the trotting hoise m n of Oconee, picked up over $400 in the show ring and races at the Macon Fair, Resistance is Dens Vigorous and the Wax Is About Over. Paris, Nov. 4.—Colonel Dodds, com manding the French force.; operating against the Dahomeyans, has telegraphed the details of the fighting that took place October 20th and 21st. His dis patch says the French were attacked at Akas by the whole strength of the Da homeyans. The natives were repulsed with heavy loss after two days fighting. Colonel Dodd adds that King Beliansin now wishes to come to terns. The French edmmander, as a preliminary condition, insisted upon the evacuation of Daho- mean lines along the river Koto. King Behansin refused aud Oct. 26 the French column, which had in the mean time been reinforced, attacked and car ried two lints of entrenchments between Alsa and Kotopa. Oct. 27, tiie French captured an important line along Koto to the strongest fortified position the French have yet captured. The total French loss throughout these battles was sixty killed and seventy-three wounded. After staying three days on tha banks of Coto, Colonel Dodds advanced along the road to Kuna, preparing for his final march to Abomey, .the capitol. When the troops rested they were revictualed. Colonel Dodds concludes his dispatch by stating that the resistance of Dahome yans is becoming less vigorous, owing to the enormous losses they have sus tained in their numerous engagements with the French. THE STRANDED WARSHIP. RIOT IN SPAIN. Tbe People of Grenade Mad Became the Queen Kefated to Visit Them. Madrid, Nov. 4.—The populace of Grenada were greatly disappointed at the Queen Regent Christina’s refusal to visit the city with King Alfonso after great preparations had been made to re ceive them. It Is Doubtful Whether She Will Float Off the Bar. London, Nov. 4.—Further advices from Ferrol, where the British war ship Howe is stranded, state that two of her compartments are full of water, and it is doubtful whether she will float off the bar. The Howe was struck while steam ing seven Knots an lionr. The fires in two stroke holes were immediately ex tinguished by torrents of water that poured in through the rent in her bot tom. The water-tight doors were closed, the steam pinups se- at work, and the water soon flooded the three stake holes and the port engine room. The ship has a great hole in ffer hull abreast after the stake hole. The divers have been to a wreck on which the ship rests, passing through the hole in her hull. Could Not Stay in Kentucky. Hopkinsville, Nov. 4.—News has been received from Earlington, a station north of this city, to the effect that a colored man named MeCullen, recently from Iowa, had been taken out by a band of white-caps and whipped with a cowhide until almost lifeless. Two days ago, in a quarrel, he shot a hotel porter in the arm aud, arming himself, defied the authorities. THE BIG STRIKE IN FRANCE. It la Off and the Minein Have Gone Rack to Work. Carmaux, Nov. 3.—Today was the date fixed by &e miners to bring to an end the long strike in the mines here. At 5 o'clock this morning the strikers assembled in a body and marched past the gendarmeries in Carmagnoie. Wet weather prevailed and most of the miners carried umbrellas. They marched to the mines and about one-third of them resumed the work. All the men seemed satisfied with the settlement of the trouble. This ends AGAINST A JUDGE, vo Georcia Lawyers Prefer Grave Chargee in tlie Legislature, Atlanta, Nov. 1.—The death of Sen ator Jones caused the senate to adjourn for a day in respect to his memory. Thursday was set apart to hold memor ial services for the dead senator. In the house a sensation was created by Mr. Neel, of Floyd, presenting a memorial, or petition, signed by two at- \ tomeys. W. C. Glenn and C. K. Mad- i dox, charging Judge George Gober with a very grave offence. The petitioners, in snbstanco, say f That, in a case which was tried at the April, 1890, term of conrt, in Pickens county, a motion for a new trial and a \ motion in arrest of judgement were sub mitted to Judge Gober, and a super- cedeas asked for; that these motions were continued from time to time, and finally argued at Marietta several days before the September, 1890, term of court in Pickens; that the rec ords and papers were all turned over to the judge for the purpose of making up nis judgment; that at the I September. 1890, term of court at Pick- ‘ ens, Judge Gober overruled the motion for a new trial; that, when the clerk re turned the papers filed with him, in order that Messrs. Glenn and Maddox might make up a case for the supreme court, the motion for a new trial was found to be not the original paper that had been filed with Judge Gober, but that four pages of it had been bodily re - moved ana these pages supplid by a typewritten something with the preparation of which Messrs. Glenn and Maddox had nothing to do ; that they (Glenn and Maddox) called upon Judge Gober for the four pages that had been removed; that Judge Gober met them by appointment at Marietta, hut was unable to produce the 'missing four pages, or to give any account of them; that he complied with their demand by reinstating the contents of the abstracted pages as near as they could be arrived it, and by removing the parts put iu by uimself. SIX Mli LIONS. to one of anger, and a large mob went, >4vuuio . about th6 city and destroyed the hand- j the strike that arose out of the discharge «■»* w 1 “““ by the mining company of the miner some triumphal arches that had been erected. Then the mob proceeded to the stand that had been erected for the nse of the royal party daring the unveiling of the statue of Columbus and completely de molished it, together with the platform, built for the public's use. Finding no other mementos of the Columbus celebration on which to vent their anger, the crowd went to the houses of the leaders of the conserva tive party aud assailed them with stones, smashing windows and doing other damage. The rioters were charged upon by the civio guard and thirty of them were captured. The mayor has resigned and a number of ministers who purposed visiting Gre nada have declined to go. Much excitement exists there yet The Deacon Divorce Suit. Paris, Nov. 4.—The tribunal of the Seine, before which Mrs. Edward Par ker Deacon brought action for divorce while her appeal in her husband’s action for criminal adnltery was pending be fore the conrt at Aix, has decided that Mrs. Deacon is not entitled to a divorce nor the custody of her children. The court awarded the custody of the chil dren to Deacon, and declared him enti tled to apply for divorce. Well Pleased With Athens.—Mr. A. G. Ward left yesterday for his borne in Gainesville, after a four days’ stay io Athens. While here he raised be tween three and four hundred dollars for the Odd Fellows Orphans Home, and will get a great deal more yet. He wt s well pleased with Athens and her peo ple. who has been elected mayor of Carmaux and which at one time threatened to have grave political consequences. Attorney General Miller to Besign.' Indianapolis, Nov, 3.—An intimate friend is authority for the statement that W. H. H. Miller, attorney general for the United States, is shaping his af fairs looking to. an early resumption of his law practice in this city. This is beingdone irrespective of the re-election or defeat of President Harrison, it being the desire of both Mr. Miller and his family to return to their old home. Mr. Miller’s intimate personal relations with Mr. Harrison will in no way be disturb ed by the contemplated resignation. Killed at a Political Meeting. Louisville, Ga., Nov. 3.—Tuesday night, four miles east of Davisboro, in Jefferson county, Mr. John Hall, of Washington county, was shot and died in a few hoars after. Coroner Diehl held an inquest over, jfce body, but the evidence audneed was insufficient to im plicate any particnlar party. The kill ing occurred at a People’s party meet ing. It is reported that a warrant has been sworn out against a Mr. Hnx, the marshal of Barcow. charging him with the deed. Another Mexican Faces Death. City op Mexico, Nov. 3.—The Su preme Military Council has confirmed the death sentence passed upon Colonel Nievez Hernandez, who was charged with treason in failing to capture Garza, the revolutionist. Colonel Hernandez has appealed from this decision. J ester is atill b ranch i ng our. He pur- cha : ed another plantation yesterday in three in les of Athene* Two Judgeships Vacant. Washington, Nov. 4.—The president will have two vacancies to fill on the supreme conrt bench of the District of Columbia. Judge Montgomery, who was appointed by Mt. Cleveland, re signed last spring, his resignation taking effect Oct. 1, ana he has gone to Michi gan to practice law. The resignation of Judge Charles H. James, another mem- ! her of the court, is announced to take effect Dec. 1. Judge James was appointed from Ohio in 1879 by President Hayes. Wants Emmot'i Horse. Muskogee, L T., Nov. 4.—William Dalton, brother of the notorious Dalton hoys, is in town, and has instructed replevin proceedings against Deputy United States Marshal Chapman of the Fort Smith court for a valuable horse. Dalton claims his brother Emmet bought the horse from Chapman when Grant and Boh Dalton were killed at CcC'syville, Kan. It is claimed that Chapman went to Ooffeyville and recovered the animal as stolen property. . A Royal Arch Mason Killed. Hoher, Ga., Nov. 4.—Ira Hill, the son of Ordinary Hill, was killed at Thompson’s gin. A heavy beam weigh ing several hundred pounds fell across ; his breast and killed him almost in- 1 stantly. He was a most promising young man, a member of the Presby- I terian church and a Royal Arch Mnarm The Registered Votes.—The num ber of registered votes iu Clarke count* is about twenty-one hundred. Thb county ought to give Cleveland six < r seven hundred majority. The University Law Class now nua> bars thirty-five members. ' ' - That la the Estimated Loss In Milwau kee’s Grc at Fire. Milwaukee, Oct. 31.—Friday night’s fire, which was caused by the explosion of an oil baiTel in the store occupied by the Union Oil Company, at 275 East Water street, destroyed thirteen blocks of business houses aud residences; over 300 buildings in all, and caused a loss of five lives. The loss is $6,000,000. It is now under control, but the rnins are, in places, burning fiercely, and it will be several days before the last spark of fire is extinguished. The in surance on business houses amounts to $5,825,000. It is known five lives were lost and four people seriously injured. Henry Pedden Crook and Charles Sta ple, two firemen who were killed, met death in the alley in the rear of East Water street where the walls of Warsel & Vilter machine shops fell. Both men were at work in the rear of the building, aud when the crash came they were buried under the falling walls. Several men were injured, also one member of the life-saving crew. Several insurance men intimated that the insurance com panies would suffer a loss of at least three millions by fire. Some of the leading ones also estimate that some of the small companies will be very badly Tbe fifth corpse is that of an unknown man. The body is at the morgue, with the head mashed by a falling wall. Folly 3,000 people were made homeless by tlie terrible conflagration. This is a very conservative estimate to the place on the number who found themselves in the street at night, compelled to seek shelter under the roofs of hospitable citizens who threw their doors open to them. The greatest portion of the loss has fallen' upon people who are unable to bear the loss and who carried no insu rances. Hundreds of families hAve lost every tiling they had in the world and do not know where they will sleep. The wealthier portion of the people, however, are coming to their relief. An Ohio Opera House Horned. Cleveland, O., Oct. 81.—Fire broke ont in the cupalo of the Enclid Avenue opera house, at 8 a. m., from cause un known, and at 10 o’clock that beautiful playhouse was in ruins. The opera house fronts on Sheriff street, but the main entrance is through Meax’s block from Euclid avenue. It is surrounded by high buildings on three sides. Every steamer in the city was called to the fire on the first alarm, and twenty or more steamers are pouring streams into it from all sides. The loss is $65,000. The “Hanlon SupeTba” company, which was on the boards for the week, lost all the scenery and appurtenances, besides their costumes, which they value at a total of $25,000. Their pi nr. a for the season are seriously deranged. It is supposed the fire started from the cross of electric light wires in the cupalo over the Sherman street entrance. Its spread was rapid, and within five minntes the entire interior was a mass of flames. The Heard block, through which en trance was had from Enclid avenue, suffered but slightly. Another Fire In Cleveland. Cleveland, O., Oct. 81.—Fire has broken ont in Mount & Co.’s job print ing establishment, comer Spencer and Long streets. The building, which is of brick, and four stories high, is ablaze in its upper stories. Mount Sc Co.’s office Is surrounded by large business blocks, and the situation looks serious. A Watkinsville trapper went down on •he river to catch otters, and had the mi-for tone to lose his front teeth, which dropped inio twenty feet of wa ter while he was trying to land a large otter. MAGEE IN DISGUST Concedes Alabama to the Democratic Electors. Birmingham, Ala., November 4.— Chris Magee has given up the fight in Alabama and rrturned to Now York. He left here this morning ill in both mind and body. But Chris did not tura loose that great wad of greenbacks that be had intimated would be distributed at the proper time. He brought but little with him and scattered that about sparingly, "it was simply used as a bait. He wanted to learn if Alabama really could be carried—if it could be bought. It has taken him much time to find out, but he finally concluded * that the Kolb—Bowman gang of s - 3 called Democrats, who number but few, and the boodle gang of Independents and Republicans who would vote with him anyhow, were the only people he could buy. They hung around him howling and shouting like wolves abo.t a carcass, but he was too shrewd io open Lis bag among them, and learui-g that the opening of a Dale of greenbacks in Alabama would result in no mere good to the Republican party than sinking the same amount in a well be packed bis grip and went home, ad mitting before leaving, however, that Alabama would go for Clevelaud. PRESBYTEiTiAnITIX SESS IO i. The Synod of Georgia at Cartersv.19 Preparing!for the work- Cartersvillb, Ga., November 4.— Thesynodof the Presbyterian church of Georgia assembled in this city terday. The opening service of the mee mg was held by Dr. Yass, of Savannah, past moderator, who after a most ;• eas* ing discourse on the advancement ot the church of Christ, organized the sjnod for bnsinees. Rev. W. B. Jennings, of Macon, after a most spirited contest, was elecied moderator over Dr. Meek, of Au'usta. Dr. T. P. Cleveland, of Atlanta, vM made secretary without opposition. The synod will be in daily sns^ion during the week, and nightly services will be held by distinguished divines of the church. The attendance is already more than a hundred and others are especte 1 the meeting progresses. The body has already settled down to business and shows that capacity 18 well developed and understood by 1 8 synod. STATE REGISTRATION LAWS, According to Judge Speer’s Option are Null and Void. In the matter of appointing super' visors In Wilkinson and Richmou counties for Tuesday’s election, Juug- Speer’s opinion is that the supervisors can be appointed legally even no v, so that the registration laws of a conn y cannot prevent a citizen from voting who is of lawful age, has paid h s t and has resided in the state and county long enough. Dr.'Robbins, the Congressiona’ r&nt is still alive, but has no hop reaching Congress. Dr. Bobbin^ the balance of the Third par-yi thiown up the sponge. Madison county supplies the AtheOi market with fat beeves.