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i HE CONYERS WEEKLY VOL. XI. DEMOCRATS MEET. CLEVELAND AND THURMAN, ' WIU HEAD THEIR TICKET. WITH GOOD FEELINGS ALL AROUND, THE NOMINATIONS ARE MADE—A PLATFORM ADOPTED—TUB CONVENTION ADJOURNS. ■v. nr "XW.-: At Jj | -v Wm MMjgkl aSUb §8 I jHBjB B B 111 •W The Democratic National Convention began to gather in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, at St. Louis, Mo., and long before noon ten thousand hu mau faces gazed upon the high desk re¬ served for the presiding officer of the convention, as yet empty, hut with its gleaming white silver gavel, the gift of the Nevada delegation, full of curious interest for the expectant multitude. The decorations were simple, with but ef¬ fective. The stage is hung red, white and blue buntiug, relieved by fes¬ toons and borders of evergreens. Upon j pedestal on the right of the entrance of the stage, stands a bust of the president, rad suspended upon the heavily face of framed the gal¬ lery above the stage, in gilt, is a large portrait of the President in oil. On either side are similar por¬ traits of Cleveland, Hancock, Tildeu, Hendricks and ex-Governor Marmaduke, of Missouri. The balcony and gallery pillars and face of the long winding galleries and fronts of the balconies are profusely decorated with American flags in alternate large and short festoons, caught up with large red, white aud blue rosettes. Festoons of American flags and red, white and blue buntiug hung from the open woodwork supporting the roof and the high, graceful pillars which support the rafters are bound with encir¬ cling garlands and ropes of evergreens. In the background along the ball is a more elaborate attempt at decoration. A heroic statue of Washington on Horse¬ back, framed in a festoon of large Ameri¬ can of the flags, which are caught in the centre frame above the head of the statue, by an American shield, surmounted by tbe American eagle with widespread pin-, ions, grasping in his talons a sheaf ol green wheat. The statue, which has the appearance of maible, is highly re¬ lieved by a background of rich browr [plush, silk draped curtains. Beneath the Cleveland portrait is the familiar quotation from the President’s I message: that “It is a condition, not a theory, I confronts us.” Under the Tildeu portrait is tlic motto: “Let there be peace land fraternity throughout the land.” Be Ineaththe Hendricks portrait: “The ne Icessities of war cannot be pleaded in time |o Itrait Peace.” is^ written Beneath the following the Hancock quotation por ■from ins letter of acceptance: “The great ■principles of liberty are the inheritance of |tne I ^ainnan people.” |de-k I Barnum advanced to a high on the platform, and at 13:35 the |xast I r,, m assemblage the gravel, was and silenced the by Democratic a stroke ■convention of 1888 was formally in ses ■ion The chairman introduced Bishop in' ■opened Granberry, the proceedings of St. with Louis, who He ■''■Kiercd devout prayer. ■’fmehts thanks for the many which this country had received ■ r °rn the hands of Providence; prayed J ,,r na the called continuance down of those bounties, the Divine blessing upon n / and all those in authority. L iir 1 hen stated that acting fi un¬ . ut bority tie v phonal i‘ conferred upon him by d Democratic Committee, he ou i present the convention the names f poisons selected by the committee to e over and officer the temporary ir c <mizations _ of the convention. As the read the name of S. M. White, invention ‘ alifornia, as temporary chairman, the "reefed greeted it with cheers, sis it 1 the of F. O. Prince, of 'l-is-achusetts, , name e reat ^ng of as secretary, no- u the list of officers hav om couc ‘Bided, the choice of the tot was ratified by the unanimous L ® °‘ tire convention. The chair ap t t, P- Gorman, of Maryland, C. Wtv! C D r of °hna, . 0hl °- and committee F. W. Dawson, to of Itn*,, as a eon i it >]• ifferrvf a 6 ’ resolution Gov. Green, adopting of New the rules Jersey, of ■ ie fc e r 5^ ‘’“-'dug convention as the rules of L lr at convention, subject to the la g modification : “That in voting 1 , r , 1<lates for ie-irt tuml President and Vice en -’ no state ’"'til be allowed to “, lts v °fe until the roll call of 5 , s as r been - made and every state has lonttfl V 0te- ' Tbe resolution was :W„-In fter . a P°rnt of c-fier from Mr. order ° f Miss °’ Jri th at it was not nt! > e rrm a report had been made by l on credentials, had been eroded by the chair. i se anT “ 3 coring }L Pierson, the indulgence of Missouri, of n nv -, fcntton •’ the in behaif of the state of Col- oraflo, presentecl to the convention a gavel manufactured of Colorado silver, richly chased and burnished. It was, he said, a modest offering from a youuger member of the Federal Union to that party which had restored silver to that high plane from which it had been de¬ graded by and the which congressional had conspiracy since of 1873, ever re¬ mained its constant champion. Let the announcement, be made throughout the civilized world, through the silvery tone of the gavel, of the second and unani¬ mous nomination of the people’s choice for president, Grover Cleveland. [Loud Applause.] Chairman White, in accepting the gavel, pleasantly remarked do that as far as the gavel would it, the convention would have to be ruled by silver. [Ap¬ plause.] The chair then recognized Senator Gorman, of Maryland, who pre¬ sented a resolution providing that the roll of states be called, and that each, state name a member of the committee on cre¬ dentials, a member of the committee on permanent organization, and a member of the committee on resolutions, and that all resolutions relating to the platform be referred to the committee on resolutions without debate. The resolution was adopted, and the states proceeded to make the appointments. On Wednesday, the convention was called to order by the temporary chair¬ man and prayer was offered by Rev. J. R. Green, of Missouri, who especially invoked the Divine blessing upon the members of the convention, who had been entrusted by the people of (lie states of the Union with the performance of an important the convention duty. tbc The credentials chair laid before ol delegates from Alaska, and they were referred to the committee on credentials. Congressman T. J. Campbell, of New York, seut up to the desk, so that it might be read, a long preamble and res¬ olutions prepared by himself and signed jy a large number of prominent Demo rats, The resolution declared that the perpetuity of the republic demands the inforcement of the Monroe doctrine in ill its length and breadth, and that ter¬ ritorial aggrandisement by foreign pow¬ ers in America should be discouraged rnd discountenanced by every means in :he power of the United States Govern¬ ment, so that it is highly wise that this republic should maintain friendly rela¬ tions with our sister republics, Mexico, central and South America, and with Jther home-ruled powers of America, ind that we should extend to them our 'rieudly aid to maintain themselves and protect themselves against the encroach¬ ments of foreign -powers and that if accessary to maintain our supremacy on this continent, the prepared republic of the United States should be to declare aud Qaintain our authority by every means n the power of the great nation. The resolutions also contained a resolution providing that it be presented to the con¬ vention in order to call the attention of this great body of Democrats to this great question. It was referred to the committee on resolutions without de bate. Mr. Mallory, of Florida, offered the following resolution which was referred to the committee on resolutions: “Resolved, That this committee here¬ by approves and enunciated indorse the principle President of tariff reform by Cleveland iu his first message to the present Congress, and to the policy rec¬ ommended by him for the practical ap¬ plication of those principles to the Gov¬ ernment, we give our unqualified and of universal support.” The mention Cleveland’s name was the signal for a round of applause which again broke out, as the reading of the resolution was completed. called for reports The chairman then from the committee of organization. Mr. Cassidy, of Pennsylvania, its chairman, reported that it had unanimously agreed upon Gen. Patrick A. Collins, of Massa¬ chusetts, for permanent chairman. II. H. Ingersoll, of Tennessee, was delegate recom¬ mended as secretary, and one from each state rs vice-president They and one as assistant secretary, said: were elected- Chairman White “Thanking you for the favors you have extended to me, and your indulgence accorded me so far in the proceedings in of this great convention, I take pleasure presiding introducing to Patrick your permanent A. Collius, of Mas¬ officer, Hon. sachusetts.” Mr. White then passed over to Mr. Collins the silver gavel and retired. There was another burst of applause, and when it had subsided Mr. Collins ad¬ dressed the convention. Mr. Collins spoke in a voice, which although not great in volume, was sufficiently clear and distinct to enable him to be heard in ev¬ ery portion of the hall. The chairman announced that the sec¬ retary would read a petition for the con¬ sideration of the convention. The paper proved to be a request from the Woman’s convention recently held in Washington, stating that two of its members had been appointed to make a short talk to the convention on behalf of the women of America. This request was accompanied by a promise that it it were gran e ry the convention the representatives of the woman’s organization would occupy the attention ot the convention for ten nun utes The communication was signed by Virginia L. Miner and E. A. Merri weather. Mr. J. J. O Dono ue, o - ew York, moved that the women be heard, and it was agreed to Congressman T. J Campbell of New York arose and pres ented a resolution which he asked be read The chair ruled that under the rule adopt ed by the convention, resolutions should go to the committee on resolutions, without debate. Mr Collins asked unanimous consent but objection was made by a New Y ork dele ^ Mr. ate , Collins and further insisted objected that the o subject y o mat- ers. ier of tbe resolutions did not relate to the rlatform. and therefore did not come ua- CONYERS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1888. der the restrictions of the rule adopted. Objection was made by Mr. Wells, of Wisconsin, who subsequently withdrew it, and the resolution was read. The res¬ olution was as follows and was adopted this by a rising vote: Resolved, That convention takes occasion to express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious and dan¬ gerous illness of Gen. Phil Sheridan, [Ap¬ plause], and to him whose noble and val¬ iant deeds will ever be enshrined in tlic hearts of his countrymen, we extend our sincere sympathy. We earnestly trust that the great soldier and distinguished patriot will meet with speedy recovery, and that Divine Providence may spare him to this nation for many years to come. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Gen. Sheridan as expressive of the heartfelt sentiments of the democracy of the United States. [Cheers.] Mr. Campbell asked for unan¬ imous consent for the adoption of the resolutions. The resolutions were adopt¬ ed by a rising vote with three lieaity cheers for the gallant soldier who is now engaged in his most despera'e campaign. Mrs. Merriweather then mounted the platform, and was received with applause. She said that she was delegated to ask that, this fi-reat convention help to make the practice of this nation conform to its principles of universal suffrage. Mrs. Merriweather’s voice was not strong enough to fill the hall, and she was fre¬ quently interrupted with cries of “Louder!”and the band struck up an ait before site had concluded, but slm remained pluckily at her pod until her time ex¬ pired. When Alabama was called, on the call of states, the chairman said his state desired to give way to New York. The convention and applauded when the at New th:s York an¬ nouncement, of Daniel delegation presented the name Dougherty to make the nomination the great hall rang with cheers, which were prolonged and grew in volume for nearly a minute, until Mr. Dougherty mounted the platform, when it was redoubled, and as soon as he could be heard, Mr. Dough¬ erty said, addressing the convention at lengtti: ' ‘1 greet you my countrymen, with fraternal regards. In your pres¬ ence I bow to the majesty of the people. The sight itself is inspiring, though sub¬ and lime. Y’ou come from every state territory, from every nook and corner of our ocean-bound continent, covering the country. You imperial are about duty, to discharge more than an with the simplest ceremonial.” In conclusion he said, “I nominate Grover Cleveland, of New York.” Mr. Dougherty’s speech was delivered with effect, in his best style, and aroused unbounded enthusiasm When lie mentioned the name of Grover Cleveland, or referred to his public acts and utterances, the conven¬ tion fairly shouted itself hoarse. Dele¬ gates mounted chairs, waved their hats, their canes, and handkerchiefs. Ten thousand spectators band joined in the applause, and a in the east gallery helped along with horns and drums, but their blare and noise could scarcely be heard above the general din. It aroused the enthusiasm of the convention to fe¬ ver heat for the first time during its pro¬ ceedings. The hall was filled with cheer on cheer, and the great body of people in the auditorium, balcony and gallery arose and stood shouting at the top of its voice till the din became almost deafen¬ ing. Hats were thrown in the air, red bandanas waved from a thousand hands, and white, black and gray hats were frantically thrust upon points of cane and waved until the owners became ex¬ hausted. Some one on the stage crowned the bust of the President on the left of the chairman w ith a laurel wreath, which was the signal for even a wilder burst of shouts and cheers than before. Although the full band of sixty pieces was in full blast all this time, not a sound from its trumpets could be heard, Tbe climax of this great scene was reached ■when the banners of all the states were borne by delegates to the New York standard and draped about it. At this the enthusiasm was unbounded. Specta¬ tors and delegates tore the red, white and blue bunting from the pillars and from the face of the balconies and waved these improvised bandanas all over the rail with great vigor for ten minutes. This remarkable outburst did not cease until everybody was absolutely exhaust¬ ed. It was twenty-four minutes before the chair was able to regain the control of the convention. The chair put the question and there w as returned from the convention a thun¬ dering cheer of yeas. The chair, there¬ fore, announced that Grover Cleveland, having received a unanimous vote, was the candidate of the Democratic party for the office of President of the United States. Before the call of the roll of states on Mr. Voorliees’s motion was com¬ pleted, it was evident that it -would have a large majority, and at the suggestion of the chair, the convention, by unanimous consent, agreed to suspend the call and agreed to the motion; and the chair, at 1:50 announced that the convention stood adjourned until Thursday morn¬ ing. Notwithstanding organizations the fact that a mm b er of visiting and indi vidual strangers ^ left the city ? on Wednes d f ni £ ht ’ d in J ite of tl e further fact th lt t e un bui . Bt for th Thursday morn ■ with all lts Summer vigor, rendering ex” atm0 l hore ia Convention hall tremely clo se and sultry) there was litt le appreciable J 1 ; reduction in the attendance 1 tators in the gallerieSi fe llnd in del the vast area of chairs in the rear of the . e ° „ ates - seatg . The deviations, which rude , f handled during the stormy demonstrat ons fol)owing the nomination Cleveland the day before, were re¬ stered> and the bust of the President, flanking ° the chairman’s desk, still wore a wreath of j aurels jaunti]y j placed on the .j de of the head LoDg jefore the dele . „ ates began f t 0 arrive, the band airfrang¬ played with !ittlt cess . ltio n, a number of j ° frQm gerious tQ and the - tors, intent on applause, and having nothing upon the floor toexcite their en¬ thusiasm, freequently manifested their appreciation of the music by a round of hand-clapping. began to fill, and The delegation space handkerchiefs broke the usual battle of out. Thurman red, and muslin, indica¬ tive of the name of Indian's candidate being hoisted to the masthead by the re¬ spective admirers of the contestants. The chairman then stated that he was advised that the committee on resolu¬ tions was ready to report, and he intro¬ duced Henry Watterson, chairman of the committee. The assemblage testified its appreciation of Mr. Watterson by a round of applause. At the suggestion of a del¬ egate from the Old Dominion,three “Star-Eyed hearty cheers were given for the Goddess of Reform.” Mr. Watterson turned to the chairman, and said that he had the honor to report the resolutions unanimously agreed upon by the commit¬ tee on platform, which we give entire: “The Democratic party of the United States, in National Convention assem¬ bled, renews the pledge of its fidelity to Democratic faith and reaffirms the plat¬ form adopted by its representatives and indorses the in the convention of 1884, views expressed by President Cleveland in his last annual message to Congress as a correct interpretation of that reduction; platform upon the question of tariff and also indorses the efforts of our Democratic representatives in Congress to secure a reduction of excessive taxa¬ tion. Chief amongils principles of party faith are the maintenance of an indissol¬ uble union of free and indestructablc states now about to enter upon its second century of unexampled progress and re¬ nown; devotion to the plan of govern¬ ment regulated by the written constitu¬ tion, strictly specifying reserving every granted the power and expressly the entire usgranted to states or people of residue of power; encouragement a jealous popular vigilance, directed to all who have been chosen for brief terms to enact and execute laws, and are charged with the duty of preserving establishing peace, justice. en¬ suring equality and The Democratic party welcomes exacting scrutiny of administration of executive power which four years ago was corn mitted to its trust, in the election of Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, and it challenges the most searching inquiry concerning its fidelity and devotion to pledges which then in¬ vited the suffrage of the people during the most critical period of our financial affairs, resulting from over taxation, an¬ omalous condition of our currency and public debt unmatured. It has, by the adoption of a wise and conservative course, not only averted disaster, but greatly promoted the prosperity of our people. It has reversed the improvi¬ dent and unwise policy of the Republi can party touching the public domain, and has reclaimed from corporations and syndicates, alien and domestic, and re¬ stored to the people nearly one hundred million acres of land to be sacredly held as homesteads for our citizens. While carefully guarding interests of tax payers and conforming strictly to principles of justice and equity it has paid out more for pensionsand bounties, to soldiers and sailors of the republic than was ever paid before during an equal period. It has adopted and prudent con¬ sistently pursued a firm and foreign policy, preserving peace with all nations while scrupulously maintaining all the rights and interests of our own government and people at home and abroad. Exclusion from our shores of Chinese labor has been effectually secured under provision! of a treaty, the opera¬ tion of which has been majority postponed in the by action of a Republican reform in civil service Senate. Honest has been inaugurated and maintained by President Cleveland, and highest he has brought the public service to the standard of efficiency, not only by rule and pre¬ cept, but by the example of his own un¬ tiring and unselfish administration of public affairs. In every branch and de¬ partment of the Government under Democratic control, the rights and wel¬ fare of all people have been guarded and defended, every public interest has been protected, and the equality of regard all our citizens before the law without to race or color lies been steadfastly main¬ tained. Upon its record, thus exhibited, and upon the pledge of continuance to the people of these benefits, democracy invokes the renewal of the popular trust, by the re-election of the chief magistrate who has been faithful, able and prudent, we invoke in addition to that trust by transfer also to the democracy of the en¬ tire legislative power. The Republican party controlling the Senate and resisting in both Houses of Congress the reforma¬ tion of unjust and unequal tsx laws, which have out-lasted the necessities of war, and are now undermining an abun dance of long peace, deny to the people and equality before the law and fairness the justice which are their light. Then the cry of American labor lor a better share in the rewards of industry is stifled with false pretence; enterprise is fettered and bound down to home markets; capi¬ tal is discouraged with doubt, and un¬ equal, unjust laws can neither be properly amended or repealed. The Democratic party will continue with all the power confided to it, to struggle to reform these laws in accordance with the pledges of its last platform, indorsed at the ballot box by the suffrages of the people, of all industrious freeman of our land by an immense majority, including every tiller of the soil, gain no advan¬ tage from excessive tax laws, but the price of nearly everything they buy is in¬ creased by favoritism of an unequal sys¬ tem of tax legislation. All unnecessary taxation is unjust taxation. It is repug¬ nant to the cret d of Democracy that by such taxation the cost of the necessaries of life should be unjustifiably Jncreased to all our people. Judging by Democrat¬ ic prinnciples, the interests of the peo¬ ple are betrayed, when, by unnecessary taxation, trusts and combinations are permitted to exist, which, while unduly enriching the few that combine, rob the body of our citizens by depriving them of natural competition. Whether con¬ stitutional or not, the accumulation of extravagant taxations, the Democratic policy is to enforce frugality in public expense o, and abolish unnecessary taxa tion. Our established domestic indus tries and enterprises should not and need not be endangered by reduction and correction of the burdens of taxation. On the contrary a fair and careful revis¬ ion of our tax laws, with due allowance for differences between the wages of American and foreign labor must promote and encourage every branch of such in dustries and enterprises by giving them as surances of extended markets and steady and continuous operations. Interests of American labor, which should in no event be neglected, revision of our tax laws, contemplated by the Democratic paity, should promote the advantage of such labor by cheapening the cost of the nec tssaries of life in the home of every workingman, and at the same time secur¬ ing to him steady, remunerative employ¬ ment. Upon the question of tariff reform, so closely concerning every phase of our national life, and upon every question involved in the problem of good govern¬ ment, the Democratic party submits its principles and professions to the intelli¬ gent suffrages of the American people.” A lelter was received from Gen. Black requesting that liis name be withdrawn. Before the convention was called to or¬ der, a loud wlioop was heard to come from the upper gallery, anil an enthusi¬ astic Gray man was seen to uufurl and allow to hang fluttering down, a roll ol gray muslin several yards in length, and the adherents of the ludianian rewarded his efforts with a succession of cries and hurrahs. Of course, the Thurman men could not lee the incident go by without a counter demonstration, and a cry for Thurman met every shout for Gray. The New York delegation was the last to en¬ ter, and she pinned Thurman’s colors to her standard, and the assemblage rose on foot and. gave her hearty cheers. The name of Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, was presented to the convention by the delegation from California. Bal¬ loting was commenced, and had pro¬ ceeded some time when Mr. Shanklih, of Indiana, withdrew the name of their candidate—Isaac P. Gray, of Indiana— and with a tremendous burst of enthusi¬ asm the nomination of Thurman for can¬ didate for Vice-President was made unanimous, After transacting some unimportant business the convention adjourned. AROUND TIIE GLOBE. ITEMS GLEANED FROM TELE. PHONE AND TELEGRAPH. INTERESTING DOTS AIIOUT THE NORTH, EAST AND WEST—-THE EUROPEAN SITU¬ ATION—DOINGS OF KINGS AND QUEENS. Rev. .Tames Freeman Clarke, a well inown Unitarian divine, died on Satur Jay at his residence in Jamaica Plains, Mass., aged 78. The destruction caused by Saturday’s dorm at Ottawa, Canada, is terrible aud widespread. Enormous damage forth was lone to crops, shoots just peeping the ground. being literally blown out of Young apple orchards in nearly every lo¬ cality in the district were destroyed. Tim loss canuot fall short of $300,000. Be¬ sides three persons killed, a large number were seriously injured. A brick school house iu Osgood township was blown down and twenty children were buried in the ruins. A terrible holaeaust occurred in Low¬ ell, Mass., on Sunday night. Shortly before midnight a fire broke out in the two-story tenement block at the corner of Rock aud Willie streets, and building spread rapidly, practically gutting the before the fire department could make much headway against the angry flames. The building was occupied by two fami¬ lies, nine persons in all. Six of these effected their escape. Three were burned to death. Their names are Eugenia Val icrand, aged 18 years, Peter Vallerand age 8 years, Delia Vallerand, 5 years. A dispatch from Ft. Y'atcs, Dak., says, several persons were killed in the great tempest, on Sunday, by lightning and flying debris. Those so far identified in- Shell King, the celebrated Indian chief, and his son. A farmer living field. two miles south was found dead in his The building has been completely wrecked, and it is supposed the man had been carried to the point where found by the wind. Matins Dambrowski, a girl of thirteen, living atthe settlement, six miles south, has not been seen since the storm struck that point, and it is be¬ lieved she wrs blown in the river and drowned. The loss among the Indians is severe, as hundreds of them had ev¬ erything they had swept away by thy winds. HEAVY SUIT. Upon proceedings brought by the Southern Development Company, the owners of the steamship Eureka, which was sunk by tbe British steamship Beni son ofl the capes Marshal of Virginia, Deputy made United States Myers his return in the United States Court in Admiralty, that he had attached the Benifcon, now at Philadelphia, Pa. The loss on tbe Eureka and cargo, as stated in the papers in the suit, is upwards of $200,000, and the security $450,000. required for the relief of the Banisoa is NO. 16. SOUTHERN SPRAYS. INTERESTING FACTS BRIEFED EOR BTJSY HUMANITY. MOVEMENTS IN RELIGIOUS, TEMPERANCE, MASONIC AND SOCIAL CIRCLES—FIRES, ACCIDENTS—INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS. Alabama. Since hist Thursday night Patrolman James II. Ghee, of the Birmingham duty po¬ lice force, has not report'd failure for J Nothing was thought of his to re port at roll call, but Sunday morning) bis dead and partly decomposed body was found lying in a thick wood on the side of Red He mountain, had been two shot miles through south the ofj the city. evidently did the shooting heart and under his 1 himself, as his pistol was lying discharged J right hand, with one chamber Fragments of a letter were found near the body, and they gave a clew to a love affair, which is supposed to have caused' the suicide. Fiorina. After looking after the soda fountains, the health inspectors ol Jacksonville looked the markets over and discovered considerable spoiled meat, borne of the refrigerators were found in a filthy con¬ dition. The car which was sent from Wash¬ ington. I). C., with 3.000,000 shad eggs for Florida, has performed portion the duty being of placing them, the largest aud Peace placed iu the Hillsborough Rivers. The new boat of Wright & Railsbeck, of Floral City, is being fitted up, her machinery t «ving arrived from Chicago some days ago. She will run on Lake Chalapopka and the With!,'mooches Riv¬ er, either to Pemberton’s Ferry or Pana soffkoe. Geoi-Bta. James Smith, a young plumber of At¬ lanta, was drowned on Sunday, being seized with cramps while bathing in Angier’s pond, near Ponce de Leon, a famous resort. His body was recovered. A syndicate of Northern capitalists, railways who already own half the street of the country, have bought the Metro¬ politan railroad of Atlanta, aud intend to spend a large amount of money in its improvement. in Wm. I’. WilsoD, of Atlanta, dealer sewing machines, being sold out by the sheriff, suicided by taking strychnine. Mr. Wilson leaves a wife and a number of children. He was a member of tlm Royal Society of Good Fellows, the Legion of Honor and Confederate Vqter i i's Association, who buried him with qipropriate ceremonies. IsonfafaiiA. ^ Majmr Shakespeare, of New Orleans, y'flered fifty copies of the license the inspec :iou books to be turned over to po nc with instructions that the force lie r quiied to report at once the names of all persons who have failed to pay or have underpaid tlieir license. Chief Hennessey sent to the mayor the result of the first day’s work, showing that 853 persons and firms are doing business without having paid the license required by law. 'North Carolina. Two years ago, in a suburb of Char lotte, a negro woman named Jane Mor lison murdered lier husband while he was aslcen. She tied and made her es¬ cape. After two years no tidings of her could be gatheied. She was found at Lancaster, S. O., Sunday, aud was arres¬ ted. Sooth Cnrnllno. Columbia has organized a “flying ar¬ tillery” company, under Capt. Barron’s command. Virginia. Richmond’s Franklin Stearns, one of wealthiest citizens, died Sunday, in the 74th year of his age. He was a native of Vermont, but had been a resident of Richmond fifty years. He was in prom¬ inent sympathy with the Union cause during the late’War, and was imprisoned the on that account. He was one of largest property owners in the city. A FATHER’S FURY. Word lias just been received of a terri-, l ie tragedy which occurred in Hazlo Green township, seventeen miles from Monticello, in Iowa. An old man named Kothbacker, who was working whip his in a stone quarry, undertook to boy, a lad of twelve, but was prevented, by a fellow-workman. In the evening the old man again tried to whip the boy, when he attempted to run. 1 he father* gave chase, and having captured his head him, off knockc 1 him down and cut with an axe. An attempt will be made to lynch the father when captured. TWO COUNTIES REPORT The committee appointed by the county commissioners of Central City, Neb., to examine the books of Treasurer W. S. Webster have reported a shortage Web¬ of about $35,000 in bis accounts. ster’s deputy, Otto Foster, was also ound to be short $10,000... .The com¬ missioners of AHegheney county, Pa., on Saturday, were notified by County Comptroller Speer that there was a deficit of $15,650 in the account of Ex-ShenfJ » Gray, who retired from office a few months ago A 31 an to be Avoided. Lambrequin -“There is Brown crossing the street: let us turn down here and get out of the way.” “What’s the matter, do Robinson— you awe him anything?” but he has just got Lambrequin—“No, week’s fishing excursion.”— back from a LiJ*.