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THE AMEB1CUS WEEKLY TIMES-RECORDER: FRIDAY, AUGEST 28, 1891.
VETERANS’ HOME.
. B1LL to provide them shel-
HE ter meets with
,111011 In.’lM House—A Lively De
lpP ” ff|th *the Soldiers’ Friend, to the
Mt< - ( _ ThfflM opposed to the Home Show
Their Hsnds.
VTI.ANTA, August 25. The bill pro-
• • for the acceptance of the borne,
i, ic ti was introduced by Mr. Cutts of
inter,had been made the special order
“ t0 _day, immediately after the read-
lol the journal. The bouse went
t the committee of the whole for the
nsideratiou
of the bill.
Col Cutts addressed the committee,
e desired that the bill be reported
act to the house with a rocommenda-
on favorable to its passage. It was a
important measure, and one that
, e |,lv concerned the welfare and hap-
oel8 0 f disabled confederate soldiers,
ho had given their best; services to the
,te when the enemy was at,her doors
I threatened destruction to homes
• ] nfe( f ones. He spoke with much
arnith of feeling, and made a touching
ea in behalf of those for whose com-
( . tt l, c home had been erected. He
viewed the history of the home, and
n'ti'dit it the duty of the -stato to care
,r these brave ones in their declining
, e if Georgia should take this step
her states would follow her example,
j a great good would be accom-
ished.
Mr. Martin of Fulton spoke in favor of
, e hi]]. Twenty-five years ago, when
ie call went out for men to defend the
wr, rights aud liberties of tho peo-
nf the State, tho noble men for
hum this measure was sought to be
icicd came forward and gave their
for the stato. He thought it the
•ivilege of his life to raise bis voice In
half of the feeblo and disabled ex-
miederate soldiers.
Mr. llahlwin: “I should like to ask
gentleman from Fulton where theso
ibled soldiers are to be found? Wo
i none of them in Southeast Geor-
Mr. Martin; “lam surprised at the
ntleman’s question. As young as I am,
i! as little experience as I have bad
tb these soldiers, yot they are always
he (uuud where I have been.”
Mr. Martin proceeded to show where
home would be an excellent real
late investment.
hr. Baldwin: “Were wo sent bore as
cuiators or representatives?”
Mr. Martin: “We come bore, sir, as
resentatives, and, as representatives,
are hound to do that which is for tho
st interests of the state."
Mr. Martin concluded by showing
ercin it was the duty of the state to
ept the home.
Mr. hears of Webster spoke In opposi-
>n to the passage of tho bill. He
iirglit this bill would only serve to de-
tt the purposes of tho measure. He
utglrt that a hotter plan would be to
the soldiers and let them remain at
dr own homes. Ho made a strong
d effective speech against the passage
the bill. The gentleman from Fulton
he eloquently about these soldiers
ring their homes and forsaking their
ailies to dofend their country, and
lies that for that reason this bill
mid pass. “Mr. .Speaker, that is just
1 reason tho bill should not pass. It
jposes to cause some of these soldiers
break family tics and come hero to
lantaand spend the remainder of their
is away from their loved ones.”
,[ r. Martin: “This bill is not Intend-
for soldiers who have families."
dr. Sears: “Then I am still more
’S'? opposed to this measure. [ Ap-
*•] * thought it was intended to
ht all tho soldiers of our stato.”
" r f'oifcuillct of Bibb spoke in sup-
1 of the measure. Ho arguod that
® a business standpoint alone tho
!e should accept the homo,
d Baldwin: "Would this, in fact,
. 111010 °f a prison to incarcorate
iirmatcs than a home ?"
“ l' ,l *ft-uillot: “No, sir; it would l>o
n ‘o in every sense of tho term, Bo-
; hv \ etcrans’ Association of tire
""r gentlemen represents recom-
l,c 'b' 1 ’ the liome be accepted.”
r - Baldwin: “Who composes tho
Association of Randolph
^i (c,,, ll°t : “I am personally ac-
, t ®* 1 with only ono of them.”
a 'lwin; “They are the tall ond
u tcr-railk soldiers, who onlisted
10 ol °se 0 [ t| lc war an j W | 1Q
T* ^ their country,”
1'oifeuillct mado a long, beautiful
speech in support of the
the constitutional objection to the bill
made by the gentleman from Laurens.
He cited many instances where similar
bills to the one now before the house
had been passed.
Mr. Bush of Miller was not in favor of
accepting the home on the conditions
prescribed. He thought the state should
be left free to do what it pleased with
the home, if accepted at all.
Mr. Howell of Fulton: “Would you
accept the home on such conditions?”
Mr. Bush: “If the state Is left free to
use the home as it sees best for the ben
efit of the soldiers, I’ll vote for its
ceptance." -[Applause.]
Mr. Howell: “I desire to saj’ to the
house and to the gentleman from Miller,
in reply to that remark and the manner
In which the house received It, that they
may bo called upon to vote In accordance
with the sentiment thus expressed.”
Mr. Fleming of Richmond took the
•loor in support of the acceptance of the
home. It was urged against the bill
that it was an Atlanta enterprise and
was intended to benefit Atlanta. But
Wily should this bo an objection ? A
great Atlanta brain had originated the
scheme and Atlanta money had bought
tho property and erected the building.
There was nothing unconstitutional in
tlio bill. It was but one continuous
scheme and contained not more than ono
subject matter. It was a duty the
state owed to the memory of the
immortal G-ady to accept tho
home. Pericles had said that the great
est duty the nation owed to its dead he
roes was to erect monuments to their
memory. This would be a lasting mon
ument to tho memory of the glorious
Grady.
The hour of adjournment arrived and
tho discussion of tho bill will be contin
ued to-iqprrow morning at 10 o’clock.
The house will hold two sessions to
morrow, the afternoon session commenc
ing at :1 o'clock.
THREE THOUSAND.
The Number Said to Have Iteeu Killed
In Chill.
Washington, D. C., August 24.—The
nows of a great battlo between the Chil
ian government troops and tho insur
gents in tho near neighborhood of Val
paraiso was received here this morning
with variable emotions.
The insurgent representatives in Wash
ington, Scnors Veraz, Morrett and Fos
ter, were busy In thoir temporary office
this morning when the New York Her
ald, with a two-column article descript
ive of the battle and announcing a great
victory for the insurgents, was shown to
them.
Foster, the most excitable ono of the
trio, jumped from his seat and danced
about the room, snapping his fingers
and shouting “good! good!”
According to the Herald’s account, tho
combat was desperate, and :1,000 men
were killed and wounded, of the 20.000
engaged.
Senor Morrett, chief of tho insurgent
envoys, said this morning no one shall
apply again to the American government
for recognition.
We are not apt to apply again to
country that has not treated ns with
common politeness.
Any other administration, be says,
would have felt prompted to at least
have accorded us civil treatnjent. Wo
have been Insulted,
We do not need recognition now. If
we could have gotten it when wo asked,
the late battle of .Valparaiso would not
have been fought
When asked to wliat be attributed tbe
treatment he bad received from the gov
ernment, he said:
“Ask Pat Egan, the American minis
ter to Cblli.”
GOVERNOR HILL.
HE WILL BE IN WASHINGTON
ROUTE FOR ATLANTA.
The Governor's Coming Visit to Atlanta at
the Cnrelllng of the Gradf Bfonuinent—
Some Talk of Giving Mr. Hill a Recep
tion In Washington.
COMPLIMENTARY IIANQl'ET
“fleetly
kd " U Uf ^ 11 ^ 01 could not support
“position. H e thought tho state
' *** * ,one,1 l c< l financially or
U ly 11,0 accepLmco of the
, ‘ J I , I»«H of Laurens thought tbe
( C "^hfiRlonai in its present state.
n "tution required that no mcas-
: hi 1 ' Bouse that contained more
«»ubject matter. This bill pro-
° loco l' 0ancj of the homo
Birin , tllu ,nai “tcnanco of tho in
ns t’ ,, oir e r ed a substitute pro-
totlii ‘ accc,>tance of tho home
A lT ro P riati °n* for
Action " ‘I 60 Wad ° tArou 8B
igh, ’ 01 another bill. He
Mmt h°. a 1 *!® * hould accept tbe
ti 'uu(l, e<1 to r “*° U “»R re » t
““oaal question.
Wooten
of Dougherty answered
To non. Charles F. Crl«p, by the Democ
racy of Jackeou County. Mo.
It is with feelings of pride that our
pooplo read of the warm receptions ex
tended to our distinguished fellow
townsman, Mr. Crisp, at every point of
Ills journey through tho west. This is
not only Mattering to Mr. Crisp per-
sonallj-, but it is a sign that liis sterling
democracy meets witli tho lioarty ap
proval of tho masses wherever lie lingers
long enough to sound tho slogan of
democratic victory in the near future.
Tub Timks-Rkcokdeu lias received an
elegantly printed menu, with tho follow
ing legend on Its title page:
“Complimentary Banquet to Hon.
Charles F. Crisp, of Georgia, given by
tbe Democracy of Jackson County, Mo.,
at Tho Midland, Kansas City, Mo.
Thursday, August 20, 1801.”
Among the prominent citizens prescut
on tho occasion, tho name of Governor
D. R. Francis is conspicuous as toast
master; and it is safo to venture the
opinion that tho grand old democratic
party—its glorious past and its bright
future—was handled in a way to make
democratic hearts beat quick and win
dow sashos rattle. And as for tho guest
from Georgia, it is a dead certainty that
ho was "in it” when hit turn came to
say a few words to the democracy of
Kansas City, Missouri.
Stockholder. Meeting.
AUEHICL'S, Ga.. August 24, 1801.—
There will bo a meeting of tbe stock
holders of the Cotton Bagging Factory
in Amerlcus, September 15, ll;o’clock,
a. m. at Court House. Stockholders
who have given their notee for stock
will take due nottoe, and be present as
business of vital Importance will be
transacted. D. H. Jenkins,
Free. S. W. G. A. Mfg. Co.
G. H. Sato, See. and Tress.
Washington, Ang. 25. — Governor
Hill of New York, has announced that
he will be in Washington Oct. 20, en
route for Atlanta, and his friends and
admirers at this point are discussing
the propriety of tendering him a recep
tion if he can be induced to remain in
the city a few honrs.
On bis way to Atlanta the governor
will visit Monticello, tbe home of Jef
ferson, which is located near Charlottes
ville. The property is now in the hands
of Mr. Jefferson Levy of New York,
and has been restored by him to some
thing like tbe condition it was in when
Mr. Jefferson was alive.
Tbe house was built by Mr, Jefferson
upward of 100 j-ears ago at a cost of
$50,000. and shows but few of the ef
fects of extreme age. The grave of Jef
ferson, which is in n forest on the side
of tlie lhonntain about a quarter of a
mile from the house, was, until a short
time since, in a dilapidated condition.
The bushes have been grubbed out in
tlie inclosi r- and a new fence surrounds
the burial place of the founder of the
Democratic party and the nuthor of the
immortal Declaration of Independence,
Midway between Washington mid Mon-
tieello, tbe home of Madison, which is
located about two miles north of Or
ange court house.
It is Governor Hill’s intention, if he
has the time, to visit this historic spot
also. Tlie home of Madison is in an
excellent condition. The house
which Mr, Madison lived and died, was
erected by his father in 17UD. and in
architecture resembles the white house.
North of tlie residence is tlie tomb of
Madison and bis wife "Dolly." The
iroperty is at present in the bands of a
iostoii fertilizer company and was re
cently purchased at a cost of $20,000. It
is pit’liable that a Washington delegation
of prominent men will accompany Gov
ernor oil his pilgrimage to the tombs of
these two great uien.
Probably a Cnnilliliite.
Ati.anta, Aug. 25.—Tie death of
General Walter Bragg leaves a vacancy
on the commission. Names of promi
nent citizens from several states have
been mentioned to succeed General
Bragg. Among these is the Hon. John
Thomas Glenn of Atlantu. Colonel
Glenn is being nrged by bis friends in
Georgia and other states to allow the
use of his name. He has not >-et de
cided, bnt should he yield to the wishes
of his friends he will be one of the
strongest of tlie candidates and there
seems to be bnt little doubt of his
success. Colonel Glenn ts a most able
lawyer, and as a member of the inter
state railroad commission could do val
uable service for the country at large.
He certainly has a host of frieuds in
Allauiawho will be proud to see him
enter the race und receive the appoint
ment.
Killed by Negro Robbers,
Memphis, Ang. 25.—A hand of armed
negroes entered the grocery store of
Henry Joel, four miles east of Memphis,
as lie was about to close and after
robbing him of all the money he hud
—$80—told him to open the safe, at
the same time holding pistols to his
head. Joel tried to open it, bnt In
his excit* ment could not remember the
combination. The negroes enrsedand
threatened him, bnt the safe door re
fused to yield. This angered the rob
bers nml they shot Joel twice. The
first shot jmsstsl through the left arm,
entered Ills side and lodged in his back.
Another siiot was fired and the ball
entered Joel's left side, making a wound
which tlie doctors pronounce fatal. There
is no clew tv the perpetrators of the
deed.
REAL WAR.
The Fierce Battle In Chill—Detalle of Yes-
terday'e Battle.
Washington, August 25.—The fol
lowing are the points of the Herald's
cable dated Valparaiso, yesterday:
A fierce battle has been raging practi
cally for three days, between the Insur
gents and Balmaceda's forces.
The first battle took place at the
mouth of tbe Aconcauga, on Friday,
and resulted in a reverse to the govern
ment.
The trial test of strength Is now be
ing made at Vina Delman, on the beach
directly across the Valparaiso bay,
about fire miles distant.
Six insurgent war ships were anchored
in Cosnon bay at the mouth of the
river, and under the cover of their guns
tbe army of Junta undertook the task of
forcing a passage of the river Friday
morning.
A most desperate and bloody battle
resulted, lasting nearly all day, under a
galling fire from the Insurgent artillery,
which was a part of the northern bank
of the river, aided by heavy batteries and
machine guns from the ships. It was
too much for the government troops,
and they retired in good order.
Both sides fought with utmost valor,
and the desperate character of tho battle
may bo judged from the fact that while
less than 20,000 troops were engaged, the
casualties foot up nearly 3,000 killed and
wounded. |
All day yesterday tlie insurgent forces
pushed steadily forward, driving the
comparatively small government force
before them in constant skirmish over 15
miles of broken country.
Balmaceda's ttoops made a stand at
every point, but were constantly forced
to retreat.
In the cveniDg Balmaceda, with every
available man, with himself in command,
went to the front witli 13,000 fighting
men, while the insurgent forces were re
duced to 7,000,
Insurgents attacked in force tills
morning, and all daj tlie battle raged
with the utmost fierceness.
Tlie war ships did ail they could to
aid the land forces, but heavy guns in
the forts kept them at a good rango,
They sent all the men they could spare
with available machine and rapid-fire
guns to aid tho attack on Balmaceda's
position.
A constant stream of wounded comes
into the city from tlie front, and tempo
rary hospitals are being fitted up wliere-
ever possible. From tbe wounded and
their attendants [most fragmentary in
formation as to tbe progress of the fight
is obtainable.
It is utterly impossible at this writing
to form any judgment as to wbiob side
is getting tbe better of the fight.
Tbe universal belief hero is that Val
paraiso will be bombarded by a Heot
should Balmaceda bo defeated and the
victorious army make a land attack. If,
on tbe other band, Balmaceda is victon
ous, tbe fleet will cover the retreat of
the insurgent army and, If necessary, re-
embark with tho troops.
No news has been received at tho
Chilian legation insurgent headquarters
or state department hero to-day.
The representatives of the insurgents
believe the Herald's story correct, but
cannot verify it.
CAPTURED.
THE DESPERADO, WHO ROBBED
TRAIN IN JAMES STYLE.
Tbe Capture of a Desperado In Corny,
Pa., Who, With Two Coofedarates, Held
I'P a Train About a Week Aero—Shame
fully Treating Their Victims.
BATTLE IN NIC AH AUG U A.
Payed Back the Stolen Money.
Kansas City, Ang. 25.—Traveling
Passenger Agent Baxter of the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy railroad, received
$H0 stolon from him at the time a Bur
lington train was held np and robbed by
frontier bandits fifteen years ago. A
poorly dressed man walked into the
Burlington office at St. Joseph und
made Inquiry for Mr. Baxter. Being
told that Baxter's headquarters were in
Kansas City, the man explained that lie
was one of the bandits who robbed tlie
train fifteen years ago, and handed tlie
check for $50 in an envelope, asking him
to forward it to Baxter. He then dis
appeared and lias not been seen since.
His identity is a mj'stery.
Fatal Fight Kctwecn Uuninm Partner*.
Fort Worth, Tex.. Ang. 25.- In the
corridor of the Pickwick hotel Lon
Cumpliell, a Fort Worth commission
merchant, shot A. Dallibone, a Shreve-
port cotton buyer, three times, two bul
lets entering tlie abdomen and proving
fatal. The third bullet hit a rib and
g lanced anil hit Sandy Rice, a bystan-
er, in the arm. Campbell will make
no statement farther than to say the
killing was in self-defense. The men
bad been fiartners in business at Shreve
port, La., a year or two, and the trouble
grew out of their business disagree
ments. Campbell has made many
friends during his residence here.
y
Ilurt;liir» Hrrak Into a Catholic ( lunch.
Fort Dodge, In., Ang. 20.—Tlie Cath
olic church at Eagle Grove was broken
lute by bnrglais aud a valuable gold
auu - silver chalice, together with a
number of altar ornaments, stolen. Tbe
charity box was also broken and its
canvuit* -xtracted.
Six Were Killed, And Fully Fifty People
Wara Wounded.
New York, August 24.—A special to
tbe Herald from Nicaraugua says: A
desperate fight occurred here yesterday,
in wbicb a member of the police and six
other men were killed aud many woun
ded.
For some time it was feared a revolu
tionary movement was on foot, and
orders were issued to arrest Goneral
Zavala. Anselmo Rivas and Enrique
Guzman are suspected of being concern
ed in tho movement.
The order was executed yesterday,
aud the partisans got together and made
a desperate attempt to rescue them.
A volley was tired into tlie guards,
wounding several.
.Six of the assailants were killod out
right, and tlie rest were finally put to
death.
Fully fifty people were wounded.
Fine GrqAS
A basket of delicious scuppcrnongs,
from tho extensive and well-kept vino-
yard of Mr. A. A. Willett,found their way
to Tnt: Timks-Rbcokdkr office yester
day, through tho iinmcdiato kindness of
that gentleman in person.
Mr. Willett inis for many j'cars made
a specialty of grape culture, and every
season puts largo quantities of most ox
cclicnt wine in this market. Ho is a
strong believer in tlie value of grapes
proporly cultivated. Whon all fruit
crops fail, tho Amber scuppernong of
Georgia glistens like gold in the arbor, a
forecast of what the vintage brings.
Uttcere and'Craw Umwnel.
Foot xv Prince, Ang. 22.—It is re
ported that tbe Haytain war ahip
TWsut Loverture waa among tbe ns-
In the hutrieane at Martinique,
1 actne o f the officeis and crew
I bow tony tout
To Whom It May Concern.
Houston, Tex., August 8, 1891.—To
the Postmaster: Dear Sir—Will yon
kindly make a few Inquiriea, and give
me few name# of families by tbe name
of Webb. In the year 1835, or ’38, there
came a James Webb, from Georgia,from
your neighborhood. He was killed here
in battle, and baa some property hero
for his bain, who I should like to find.
Awaiting your reply, T remain yours,
A. H. Hitcbleb.
Buffalo, Aug. 25.—Nearly a week
ago the police received word from Cor-
rey, Pa., that Wm. McDermett had
held up a train on the Western, New
York and Pennsylvania railroad in true
Jesse James style, aided by two confed
erates.
Each of the pals held the door with
drawn revolvers, while McDermett did
the work. He commanded the fright
ened women to give up their valuables.
They obeyed, and the desperado then
ponneed upon the old men und women
and beat them into unconsciousness,
leaving them for dead.
He then shot another woman, and she
lies in a critical condition at Corry. He
also shot and dangerously wounded the
child. The authorities have been in
constant pursuit of the desperadoes
since that time, and last night succeed
ed in arresting him. He will be taken
to Corry at once.
TORRENTS OF WATER
Fours Down Over FuttsvilU and Floods
tlie Street*—Other Ite|>ort».
POTTSVILLE, Pa., Aug. 25.—A fearful
cloud-burst broke over Pottsville and
tbe water poured down in torrents for
an hour. The thunder and lightning
were awful. The culverts were unable
to carry nil tlie water; some burst and
portions of tbe town were flooded. Ful
ly 400 families were driven to the upper
stories of their homes and their cellars
and kitchens are filled with water and
slimy mud. Railroad tracks and streets
were turned into rivers three and four
feet deep, and the raging torrents car
ried all sorts of goods and debris down
to the Schuylkill river. Cars on the
Reading mid Pennsylvania railroad
were moved by tlie flood and a passen-
train on each road was blocked at St.
Clair by the washing down of coal
on the tracks. Tlie Reading train
moved into the station with men ahead
in water np to th-ir waists, clearing the
track of lumlier and rubbish. The silk
mill and other large buildings were
flooded and tlie fire engines were put to
work pumping out the sellers. Pave
ments were tom np aud tbe bricks and
Btones carried away. The damages is
estimated at over $100,000. Rei*>rts
from Minersville. St. Clair, Port Car
bon, Schuvlkill Haven, Gernldville und
Mahony Plane tell the same story of
devastation and damage by rain and
flood.
MRS. LEASE W-NTED #AY
For Her Njieech Making, anil Sir. la,use
Tank Up Her Case.
Topeka, Kan.. Ang. 22.—There is
one offspring of tbe Alliance, to which
Mrs. M. E. Loaee’s services are probably
lost; viz: The Alliance Mntnal Pro
tective association. Recently she waa
engaged by the state mauuger, Fred
L. Daily, to deliver a lecture in behalf
of tbe association, and, having done so,
Mrs. Lease demanded her pay. Bally
paid her the usual local fee of $15, but
refused to pay her expenses. Mrs.
Lease heard that Bally was going out of
Wichita, and she sent her husband
down to the depot to interview bim.
Bally was corralled in tbe crowded
station. Five dollars was demanded of
him, which he refused to pay. "Yon
are a d——d thief, * yelled Mr. Lease.
"I want all these people to know that
you are a thief. I’d lick yon for a
nickel. ” Baity was edging towards the
door all this time, and said be was
olng for a policeman, bnt aa soon as
e reached the open nir be lefL
OTHER ATTACKS
91 ad* ou tba Richmond Terminal Com.
pan; Set at Rest.
New YoRK, Ang. 22.—The enemies of
the Richmond Terminal company were
at work again and Btarted a minor on
Wall street that the company hud bor
rowed money to pay interest on its 0
per ccnL bunds due Sept. 1. A state
ment Crum the officers of the company
soon set the rumors at rest, und they
bad little effect on the price of Rich
mond Terminal securities, but caused a
falling off in buj-ing orders. The facts
as given ont lij- the officers of the com
pany ure that the Terminal has been
loaning money to the Georgia Central.
Aug. 1 tbe loan was due aud the Ter
minal company declined to renew iL
The Centrul then borrowed the money
elsewhere and paid the Terminal com
panv. This provided tho latter with
funds to pay the September interest on
the 5 per cent, bonds. The police of
the parties fighting the Richmond Ter
minal company is to attack it at every
opportunity and as fast as one damaging
rumor is set tit rest to start another.
The compnnv is now in shape, however,
to withstand all snch attacks.
THE EXHIBITION AT TREVES.
Ths Ceremonies In the Cathedral Grand
In the Extreme.
Berlin, August 20 —The garment
known as the “holy coat” was expoted
to view this morning In the cathedral st
Treves. Two Kfilghts of Malta, in full
costume, with drawn swords In their
hands, stood on either side of the shrine
enclosing the “holy coat” case, which
was surrounded by tall lighted candles
on handsome candleetlcki and surmount
ed by a large gold cross. There was an
Impressive scene in the sanctuary, over
one hundred priests assisting In the cer
emonies, which were grand In the ex
treme.
The cathedral was richly decorated for
the occasion, and was packed to the
doors with people. Bishop Korum, dur
ing the course of bis address to the as
sembled multitude, earnestly urged the
faithful to unite in venerating the gar
ment from which power and virtue pro
ceed.
The nave of the cathedral was then
cleared so as to allow tbe municipal au
thorities and parochial societies to
march up to the shrine of the “holy
coat" and venerate the relic.
Much comment baa been caused by
the remarks of Bishop Korum in bis
opening address, when lie referred
pointedly to the spiritual significance of
tlie “holy coat" as being a seamless ves
ture and the symbol of the unity of the
Catholic church. There were many
Roman Catholic members of the Reich-
stag present, and it is said that the
bishop particularly, and in a manner
not to be mistaken, addressed his re
marks to theso members.
Tho “holy coat” is distinctly visible
in tlie body of the cathedral, and is
much more plainly seen than upon any
former occasion of its exhibition. The
old silken covering being almost entire
ly worn away, it appeared to-day to be
uf a brownish yellow color. The scene
in the cathedral was a motley one. Eng
lish tourists in light tweod suits and
Prussian officers in uniform, stubbornly
refusing to kneel before tlie relic, and
burgeoise citizens in evening dress were
prominent in the crowd. The service,
with the monotonous Gregorian chants
and administration of the eucharist a to
representatives ecclesiastics, seemed of
the character of a mcdfivval ceremony.
Many persons wore overpowered by
tlieir feelings and several women
fainted.
Tbe procession of pilgrims past tbe
shnno, most of whom banded a rosary
or crucifix (o the attendant priests for
contact with the relic, was accompanied
by a low bum of paternosters and aves.
Among tbe pilgrims are aged cripples
and sufferers from almost every com
plaint. There were some scenes of dis
order, owing to tbe somewhat violent
attempts made to gain access to the eg-
thed ral.
At 10 o’elook to-night pilgrims were
still filing In to behold the relic, and an
eager throng was besieging tbe doors of
the cathedral. The police bad some
trouble to preserve order. Tbe whole
town is In commotion.
TO B K SHOWN THE SIGHTS.
ItutlMftl Every Flunk.
Dallas, Ang. 22.—The Texas State
Alliance ratified every plank in the
Ocala platform by unanimous vote. The
election of officers resulted in tbe re-
election of Evon Jones president, and
the endorsement of his administration.
All anti-«ubtreasury AUiancemen here
have been refused tbe privilege of the
floor, and hare called a meeting of their
own. Nearly all the delegates to the
State Alliance convention are for tbe
third party,.
Joseph Wheeler’s Latest.
Florence., Ala., Ang. 22.—Much
comment has' been occasioned by Gen
eral Joseph Wheeler’s recent action. It
Is announced that be haa abandoned the
practice of law, joined the Alliance at
HlUsboro, and will benceforhh devote
himself entirely to tanning. This
ms that the Alabama congressman
taken in tbe sitnation, sees which
war the wind blows, and means to pot
little Joe in a position for re election to
Procramms forth. Itsosptlon of the Cm-
eral Assembly.
Savannah, August 21.—Tbe commit
tee of arrangements for tbe entertain
ment of tbe general assembly on the
occasion of its visit to Savannah next
Friday and Saturday met at the city ex
change and yesterday mapped out a pro
gramme,
Gov. Northen, the justices of the su
preme court, Mayor Hemphill and the
board of alderman of Atlanta, the mem
bers of the railroad commission, Presi
dent S. H. Hawkins, of the Savannah,
Amerlcus and Montgomery railroad,
and many others have been Invited?
Tbe legislators will leave Atlanta Fri
day at 2 o’clock on a special train,
and will arrive in Savannah at 11 o’clock
the same night. They will bo met by
Mayor McDonough, tbe members of the
board of Aldermen and prominent citi
zens, and escortod to tbe DeSoto. At
8:30 o’clock Saturday morning the visit
ors will be given a complimentary ex
cursion to Tybee, where they will be en
tertained at tbe Cliatbams' Club bouse,
after which they will be shown through
Hotel Tybeo.
Tho party will return to the city
about 12:30 “’clock and will be
taken to the extensive wharves
of the Ocean Steamship Com
pany. After dinner at tbe DeSoto the
visitors, accompanied by the mayor and
aldermen, and representatives of the
commeroiai bodies, will take the Nacoo-
chcc at the foot of Bull street for a sail
to the sea buoy and back.
.\t night the DeSoto will be brilliant
ly Illuminated from cellar to dome, aud
a public reception, beginning at 0
o’clock, will be held by Gov. Northen
and members of tbe senate and house.
Where is She?
Lee Man a wants to find the where
abouts of Miss Xanoy Jane Maun,
daughter of Augustus Mann, of Snmter
county, Ga. She left Amerlcus In 1886
for Salem, N. C., since then all trace of
her has beon iosL Will thank anyone
to give such Information that they have
that will lead to her discovery. Papers
throughout the United States are re
quested to oopy, as this lady may be in
needy circumstances, while she has val
uable real estate In this county which
the has recently fallen heir to.
d3mlawk