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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA. GA.. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23 1884. TWELVE PAGES.
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THE DEADLOCK BROKEN.
Chatham Refuses All Offer* whlah Bequtres the
Abandocmect of FaUlAant???Bryan and Bfflaz
ham withdraw, and Chatham Dale
gates Nominate Palligan--Etc.
Favannah, Ga., September 18.???[Special.]???The
convention of the first senatorial district recon
vened to day at 12 m. In the absence of the
chairman, Dr. W. J. McConnell, of Effingham,
Secretary B. II. Bichardson, of Chatham, called
the convention to order. Mr. M. W. Dixon,
Chatham was elected temporary chairman. Af*
ter the settlement of some
liminary matters,^ the ballot was called,
when Mr. Smith, of Bryan, arose and withdrew
Kuckulk's name, and offered Paul T. Haskell,
planter in Bryan county, but a resident
Chatham, as the representative of country and
city. The l,072d ballot Was then taken, showing
four'for Haskell and six for Falligant. On the
l,C80th ballot the vote stood tho same.
Mr. Bacon, of Chatham, moved thafthe conven
tion take a recess until five o???clock, p. m.
Mr. Smith, of Bryan, moved an amendment
take a recess of ten minutes, and objected
Chatham, by the force of numbers, carrying every
point.
COUNTY AND CITY ANTAGONIZED.
Mr. Comer, of Chatham, remarkod that the gen*
tlcman from Brylin had made freqncnt reference
to dictation. It should be remembered that tho
first attempt at dictation in this convention came
from country by the delegation that they had
first sought to cay who Chatham county should
have. They had receded from
that position find now wanted
to say who Chatham county should not have.
Captain Falligant had been selected as tho choice
of this county, and the delegation had presented
his name os ouo in every way qualified for the
position^
Mr. Smith replied that Chatham had in this
convention 6 votes, and Bryan and Effingham
together only 4; that there had been no dlspo*
ritlon shown by tho Chatham delegation to meet
them; that the country delegations, feeling that
they had right and Justice
their side, had presented the names
of gentlemen from their county, and had re
mained true to them. They had finally waived
this right, but claimed that they should have
some recognition in tho convention, and a voice
in naming the nominee. They hml preseni '
names of several gentlemen of Chatham, a_
the Chatham delegation had not broken lines.
Be would state here that they were determined
also, and would maintain their point.
TILE KBCOKD SHOWN UP.
Mr. Lawton said that if tile history of th.?????????..
???entfon was reported by a stenographer, it would
show that the attempt to rule was first mado bj
the county districts. The Chatham delegation Inul
gone to the convention in the spirit of ?ood will.
They had presented the name of a gentleman who
had been Indorsed by their county as its choice.
Had they ??? been desirous of forcing him
ui*on tho convention they would have adopted
the majority rule, but they did not. They adopted
the two*thirds rulewhich is regarded a* a protection
to the minority from having an; Improper man
forced upon them, but not to allow tho minority
to dictate to the majority. The first declara
tion of war in the mutter
had come from- the gentleman from
Bryan. Ho had asserted at Edcu, and reiterated
It here, that they never Intended to cast a vote for
Falligant, not because ha was an Improper man,
not that any objection could bo raised to him, ol
the gentleman himself had paid a tribute to his
worth, ability and competency, but simply be
cause he was the choice of this county.
IXITJf, OP BRYAN, TALKS AGAIN.
Major Bacon renewed his motion to take a re
cces until 5 o???clock, which was adopted. On reas
sembling at 5 o???clock the convention was called to
order.
Mr. 8mltb, of Bryan, stated that he had had the
honcr or placing in nomination Captain Paul
Haskell with the hope that the Chatham delega
tion would support him. They had not, and re
fused to give up their clioiec. Ho had now an
other proplidllon to make. The country
delegations would offer the names of ten citizens
of Chatham, either of which would bo acccptaolo
to them, or they woutd consent to the Chatham
dc^ti^ jasmin* teq, ci|i*f.t#a. aujl ,would,
t they had no voice in naming tho senator from
this district In * ears. In reply he would say that
the Chatham delegation bud been looking into
the matter, and learned that the charges wore
not well founded. He read from the Daily
Times of this date that in the convention of
1874, two delegates from Chatham had nominated
candidates from Bryan aud Effingham, and that
It. K. I a* ter, who became tho nominee,~ was pre
sented by an Effingham delegate, and tho two
Chatham delegates had voted against him. In
1880 P. W. Meldrim was nominated by II. H.
ltahtn, of Effingham, and was then tho uomlnoc,
and yet Bryan and Efflugbam claim at this late
day that they havo bad no vice in tho conven
tion.
Mr.
OftltiOll. MUU 41U . Will tll?? lin
of gentlemen he had Intended to present, and
named them In the following order, with compli
mentary remarks: R. E. Lester, P. W. Moldrlm,
J. n. Extill, J. F. Wheaton, Herman Myrx, ft. It.
Richards,John Flauuan, W, T. Baslngalc, D. C.
Bacon, E. A. Well.
A BOMB JN THE CAMP.
Ho believed now that be bad done all that his
constituents expected of him, and this pi
being not accepted lie now moved that
vention adjourn sine die. as it was apparent that
no nomination could be made.
Mr. Bird seconded the nomination.
Major Bacou returned thanks for themontiou
of his name, but said If the nomination was nnan-
lomouftly tendered him he could not accent; that
the people of Chatham did not wont him, out had
overwhelmingly expressed their choice for Fail!
gant.
Mr. Smith said that convinced that
he had discharged his full duty, ho
was reedy to return to his constituency, and bo
held accountable for his course. By the force of
numbers the convention ??? ???
Savannah. Every proposi
Rejected, and satisfied that nothing could be *>
compiUhcd, as the-country delegates had deter
mined not to vote for Falligant, ho would beg to
retire.
Mr Smith here seized his hat and left the room,
followed by Mr. Bird, of Effingham, his closing re
marks having been applauded.
tlfy him and request his acceptance. Uu motion
the convention adjourned sine die.
lire bolting delegates left on the night train. It
is not known whether they will put out an inde
pendent candidate or not. Mr. Falligant will poll
a big vote in Chatham.
FALLIGANT INDORSED IN It RYAN.
The Manly Conduct of Mr. William CUfton
Savannah, Ga., September 20.???[Special.!???A
grand mass meeting of the democracy was held at
Bryan court house to-day. The delegates to the
late senatorial convention submitted their report
which was approved. T. M. Norwood and Robert
Falligant were present. Mr. Norwood do
livered a spirited address, and wm loudly
applauded. Falligant made a speech an l
succeeded In overcoming the strong feeling
agsfnst him. A resolution, requesting the senator
to vote for William Clifton for solicitor-general,
was passed. Fallfgaut refused to give the pled pi.
Clifton took the floor and sa'talncd Fullig.-mt in a
manly speech, and urged his friend-* t > give him
their support. The retolutson was than adopt.-!,
pledging the support of Bryan democracy to Fai-
ligant. Clifton's speech was highly commend** 1
on all side**, and his action is generally approved.
A meeting fa called of the Effilngham democra
cy at Springfield, on Wednesday, to receive the
. report of r ??????* " '
action of
Falligant
district.
A Dangerous Bridge.
The bridge over the East Tennessee railroad
where it crossrs Whitehall street, is In a very bad
fix and should be immediately attended to. It is
growing more dangerous every day, and unless ft
ia properly fixed, will be the cause of some serious
accident. Either the railroad or the city authori
ties should take steps to pot it in a safe condition.
Keturn of Bev. Ilenry Qalgg.
Cowers, Ga., September 18.???{Special.}???Bev.
Henry Qnlgg, D. D., who hac been spending the
last three months and a half traveling in Ireland,
England and Scotland, returned home this mon
ies much improved in health. He total rider
and healthier than he has for the post ten yean,
li is friends welcome him bock.
BAYARD IN BROOKLYN.
Senator Bayard and Governor Abbett Speak
for Cleveland.
Brooklyn, September 17.???At the democratic
mass meeting at the rink in Brooklyn, under
the auspices of the democratic general com
mittee, benator Bayard spoke to a much larger
audience than met General Hawley, when he
spoke two weeks ago at the same place for the
republican nominees. Tho hall was packed,
Mr. Bayard was escorted by the Anderson le
gion, in uniform, from the city hall. Tho
meeting was called to order by Mr. Augustus
Van Wyck, president of tho democratic gen
eral committee.
After considerable waiting, Senator Bayaru
entered, attired in regulation full dress. lie
was accompanied by Congressman Robinson
and Mrs Parnell. Many other prominent
democrats were.on tho platform. Tne senator
was received with extraordinary enthusiasm.
He opened his speech with hearty thanks for
the reception accorded him, and said tho
canvass contained unwelcome forces, tho
attempt is being made to array class agaiust
class. IIo deprecated and denounced it as
un-American* The power of this gov
ernment is for all, and cannot bo used against
any. He denounced the attempt to persuade
the peoplo that there wero any differences
between the native aud adopted citizens of
thia country. Judicious reforms, lie ???Raid,
could restore tho government, which is tho
noblest ever conceived. -The republican pnrty
recognized differences of'classes and interests
for the purpose of perpetuating their hold of
power. He called it tho mercenary idea of
politics.
???We deny," ho continued, ???that this is
government to bring tho greatest good to tho
greatest number. Wc-clnim that tlie govern
inent is for all alike."
???Tho star route and other systems of plun
derings," he added, ???aro merely outgrowths
of the belief of republicanism that there ore
classes difference. All tho scoundrels who
have so robbed tho people will bo found voting
for Biaino with the nope of perpetuating their
opportunities. Government contracts nri
granted only to men who will share the prof
its with those who award them, or are forced
to contribute to campaign funds and othor
means'of perpetuating a power which exists
on the differences oi classes. The party is
permeated with this false doctrine, which is
absolutely ruinous to liberty." Ho added:
Was labor ever so convulsed ? Was there evor so
much unwilling idleuc**? Was there evor a time
when the use of tho military power was so readily
available to quell local disturbances such as Hock
ing Vhllcy7 (Cries of ???That???s so.???] By the aid of
the tariff tho republicans aro trying to array class
against class and seeking to foster monopoly.
Blaine chose as chairman of the natloual commit
tee a wealthy Pittsburg manufacturer, whole chief
recommendation is his check book. [Hissc*.J The
manner of collecting tho revenuo increases tho
value of everything the people use. Blaine pro
poses to make the people of America a present of
their own money. [Derisive laughter an *
plausc.]
He urged them to stand by tho oonstitntion
and they would bo freo men, but to depart
from that and liberties were takon away.
[Great cheering.]
In speaking of taxation he said:
There is nothing in tho world so opposite to tho
American Idea os class taxation. The result of crip-
alfing a man to send commoditise out of tho
tnr and receiving nothing in return but money.
Inis is the secret of the entire absenco of the
American mcrcautllo marine.
Of Mr. Cleveland, he said that dishonest
conduct, deceit or the intent to deceive could
not be imputed to him. He was a man of
sound intellect, indefatigable industry, who
formed sound opinions, and has the courago to
stand by them. He sat to-day in dignified
silence,awaiting the verdict of his countrymen.
Ho had done his duty os sheriff, mayor and
governor, he had well and faithfully done his
duty, and as president of the United States ho
will do his duty. [Continued cheering].
Governor Abbett was tho noxt speaker.
After receiving on ovation, which continued
for several minutes, ho said: ???Tho pooplo do
not want a man in power who is stainod by
his own admission, as Blaine is." Ho scath
ingly referred to tho Mulligan letters. Ho
djd not bclievo that by election day a corpo
ral???s guard of republicans will he got together
to support a man brauded by his own admis
sion. [Applause.]
Speeches wero also dclivczed by lion. Mark
P. Wilber, Hon. James W. Ilidgway and
others.
A BID FOR THE BRIDGE.
Tim Pro (dent of the Long f Minnd Hnllrond
Company Negotiating for its Lease,
Nxw York, September 17.???At tho office of
Mayor Low, of Brooklyn, tho following com
munication has been received from Mr. Aus
tin Corbin, tho president oi tho Long Island
railroad
???Hon. I ???,
If the cities of New r
deem it for tho best interest to sell the right to
operate the railway passenger business over the
hast river bridge I am prepared, in conjunction
with other parties who will jotu me in the lease,
to offer to tho cities tho sum of *250,000 an
nually for this right for a term of twenty
yean. Or I will pay for the entire use of
tho bridge, including all rights now belonging to
the cities, tho sum of Sioo.ooo per annum. The
last-named proposition Is intended to cover tho
entire expense incident to management of the
i, With * ??? *" ??????*???
bridge,
i the exception of the police, which
the two cities would necessarily need to control.
And if the cities should lease the property under
either of the above propositions, 1 will mako it a
part of the contract that no tolls for passengers or
teams over the bridge shall ever lie mado In ex-
if those at present established by the bridge
trustees. Austin Corbin.???
Mr. Corbixi refused to bo ???interviewed upon
the subject,but a gentleman who is in his con
fidence said: ???Mr. Corbin will make plenty of
money out of the transaction. The loll rates
ore to be lowered and there will bo two cent
fares on the bridgo railway to accomrnodato
the laboring people. The foot passenger faros
will, of courso, be undisturbed. The rates on
trucks will como down with a rush, as will
put them 25 per cent lower than the ferries."
INDIAN LANDS.
A Decision Concerning the Right to Lease
them for Cattle Grazing.
Et. Louts, September 17.???In tho caso of
Colonel E. 0. Boudinot against Robert D.
Hunter, A. G. Evans and II. L. Newman,
w ell known cattlemen, to recover $1,000 as u
penalty for attempting to lease grazing
lands from the Cherokee Indians in vio
lation to the United States statutes, Judge
Brewer, in the United States circuit court to
day, rendered a decision ou the demurrer of
defendants that a mere attempt to negotiate a
lease of lands was not a violation of
statutes and dismissed the com
plainant. Hunter and bia associates
{cased some 6,000,000 acres of land
from the chief of the Cherokees for
ng purposes and although Judge
__ er states that in hjs decision that the va
lidity, of the leases obtained, and the question
whether they can lie vacated, was not before
the court, the defendants consider that they
have won a great victory, and that tho decis
ion to-day virtually settles the question of
their right to lease land from the Indians,
and they will go on and establish their
ranches and grate the cattle.
Four other suits against the same parties,
involving the same question, are ordered to
follow this case.
Several Persons Burned to Death.
Detroit, September 17.???This afternoon the
planing mill of Delbridge, Brooks k Fisher
was burned. The (lames spread to the store
and the dwelling house and other mills in the
neighborhood were burned. Loss $150,000.
It is thought that several persons were
burned to death. ^
Arrival of Cuban Revolutionists*
Key West, Fla., September 17.???Generals
Gomez and Maceo arrived here to-night from
Honduras via New Orleans, Cedar Key* and
Tampa. It ia said they have arranged for
future operations in Cuba. They will proceed,
rom here to Ne w York.
BACK TO KENTUCKY.
Ceremonies Attending tbs Removal of General
Helm's Bemaina Yeatsrday-Tho Funeral Bar.
vies* and the Military Eaoort???The Re
burial With Grand Ceremonies.
The scenes and exercises attendant on tho
removal of tho remains of General Ben. Har
den Helm from the gravo where they have
rested for twenty-one years, were very im
pressive.
Early Wednesday morning General Helm'
brother, Mr. John Helm, his nephew, Mr.
Helm Buice, and Mr. Thomas G. Hayes, his
brother-in-law, went to Oaklaud cemetery,
accompanied by a few friends, to have tho re-
mains exhumed. Tho dirt was Quickly re
moved from tho grave, ami when tho resting-
place of the body was reached tho wonderful
changes ot twenty-one years were revealed.
General Helm was mortally wounded at tho
head of his brigndo at Chickaniauga, on Fri
day morning, September 19th, 1S63. lie died
that night at Ringgold. His reniaiqs were
sent to Atlanta and buried the following Sun
day. Inside the wooden Coffin wns placed a
box of heavy tin, which surrounded the body,
that being the best protection which could
then bc procured for it in a city almost desti
tute of materialas well as of men. Of this
tin box there was absolutely nothing left,
bad rusted completely away. Sonro rotten
frogmeuts of tho wooden colfin remained*
Little also was left of
THK NOBLE FRAME
which was laid away in that grave so long
ago. Tho skull was almost perfect, but the
spine was completely gone, ami there wero no
ribs. A few bones of tho arms and legs and
thighs were partially preserved. In tho dust
that surrounded them weie found soveral ot
the brass buttons from tho confodcrato briga
dier general???s uniform in which General Heim
was buried. The root of an oak which grew
near the gravo had penetrated the coflln, and
this is supposed to nave made tho dissolution
so complete. Tho few remaius were
tenderly taken up, and with
some ot tho dust about them were placed in
an elegant casket. It was conveyod;to tho
scxton*s house in tho center of the cemetery
to await the escort to the afternoon train.
At 1 o???clock tho Gate City Guard under com
mand of Captain Harry Jackson and Govern
or???s Horse Guard under Captain Milledge,
formed in procession and to solcmu music
proceeded to tho cemetery to
pay military honors to the
illustrious soldier???s remains. With thorn went
a number of General Helm???s old army friends,
among whom were Dr. Amos Fox, Dr. R. D,
Enabling and Major J. F. Cumming. Dr. J. C.
Oiinstead and his wifo were also present. Tho
6 recession marched to tho sextou???s houso and
len disbanded 8nd entered.
IMPRESSIVR SERVICES
were held over tho remains by Rev.
McDonald, pastor of tho Sccomi Baptist
church. H?? read tho beautiful Scripture
which speaks of the resurrection and tho life,
and afterwards spoke of the ???lost cause" ana
the heroism it developed. As illustrative
of the men who gave their lives aud
all for tho cause, ho referred to tho
career of General Helm. His manly quail
tics which attracted admiration and love, and
his high sense of duty which led him to re
noubco tho most glittering prizes for his ain
bition to perform a hard and fatal duty, wero
spoken of in most appropriate words. At tho
conclusion of Dr. McDonald???s remarks the
casket was placed in tho hearse aud tho pro
cession moved slowly back to tho city and
to the central passenger depot.
The remains were placed on tho Western
and Atlantic train, and at 2:50 wero carried
away under charge of Mr. Helm, Mr. Hays
and Mr. Buice. Their destination was Eliza
bethtown, Ky., where they arrived Thursday
morning. A more fitting time for the trans
fer of tho remains could not have been found.
Last Fciday was a memorable day.in Eliza
bethtown. It is the aneient home of tho
Helms, one oi Kentucky???s oldest and
best ismilles. The legislature not long ago
expressed its gratitudo to tho memory or John
Heim, the father of General Helm, by decree
ing him a monument which shoold cost $20,000,
It is to
COMMRMORATK MANY GOODI1Y SERVICES
To the commonwealth, by one who was twice
its governor, the first president of its greatest
railroad, and prominent for many years
' its political and industrial affairs.
WHO OENRRAL HELM WAS.
Benjamin Harden Helm may be called one
of tho notablo figures of the civil war. He
come of a powerful family, and was fitted by
natural endowment and by education to add to
the fame of hi* family name. He graduated with
distinction at West Point and served for sev
eral years in the United States army. Eighteen
months beforo tho declaration of hostilities
ho resigned and was admitted to tho bar,
having resolved to make the law his pro
fession. He had married a Miss Todd, sister
to Mrs. Abralmm Lincoln. Whon tho war
came on he was in a border stato and Pres
ident Lincoln, appreciating his character
and ability, sought to align birn with tho
cause of the uniou* Ho offered him tho posh
paymaster general of the army witl
the rank of major general. General Helqi
Tomptly
DECLINED AN HONOR
which few men would have heaitated to ac
cept, and following his convictions threw
bis whole soul iuto the confederate cause.
He raised tho First Kentucky cavalry and at
head went into tho service in
1661. He remained with his original
command until the battle of Murpbreesboro
where he was promoted for gallantry aud
mado general ortho First Kentucky brigade,
which included his old regiment. He went
through every bottle that command participa
ted in until he fell at its head at Chicamauga.
The honors paid to his remaius yesterday but
faintly foreshadow those which await them in
Kentucky. His grave was made in Eliza
bethtown, in Harden county, a county which
gave him his birth and his name, and which
oleo had the honor of being tho birthplace of
bis friend, Abraham Lincoln.
The Hulclde of au Kdltor*
Charlotte, N. C., September 15.???George
Latham, editor of the Statesville American,
was found dead in his room Saturday morn
ing. He had been drinking hard for several
wteks. He went to bis room'at three o???clock
Saturday morning, and wrote the following
note to a man who roomed near to him.
???My kindest regards to you. You are the only
Rcntlemau in Statesville. All others may go to
lie then drank a quantity of laudanum and
got in Led, where he died. His paper was re
publican in politics, and very personal,
.atham was formerly a democrat, and when
. e went over to tho republicans, two years
ego, be was repudiated by bis family.
GEORGIA CROP ITEMS.
President See!ye Still In the Base.
Boston, September 17.???The prohibition
party of Boston and vicinity held a rally in
Tremont temple to-night. Jos. H. Roberta
said the report that President Seelye had de
clined the prohibition nomination for governor
was not true. ???
Georgia will make only an aveiage rice crop.
Cotton In many parts of Bartow county is suffer
ing with rust.
The cotton cron of Schley county will, perhaps,
be shorter than tnat of last year.
In Oglethorpe and Oconee counties crops ere
better tbsu in any other section.
The crops ot auger cone, peas and potatoes la
Schley county prom he to be unusually fine.
The cotton crop of Carroll county will fall at
leaat one-fourth short of an average crop.
Bunt has hurt the cotton abont Fort Gaines. Po
tatoes, com.and peas are fine, the best for years.
Laurens county wilhmake a good com crop. The
cotton crop will not be as good as was expected.
The estimate Is that the cotton crop In Bartow
county will be cut oft from thirty to fifty per
cent.
Clarke county will make but little more cotton
than last year. There never was such a corn crop
se v. ill be made.
Farmers in Pulaski county are meeting their
of the surrounding counties, but dry weather *
cat them off more or less.
Mr. B. W. Brown, of Pnlaski county, has already
picked 9Jt0n f-oiinds of seed cotton from a field of
GEORGIA DOTS AS SOLDIERS.
Some of tho Best Men in the Army aro
Cracker Boys*
Yesterday a Constitution reportsr met
Captain J. L. Turnein, tho officer in com
mand of tho Third Artillery, now stationed in
Atlanta, with whom he had a pleasant con
versation. During the chat Captain Turnein
remarked:
???Do you know that somo of tho best men I
havo in my command ore Atlanta boys????
The reporter gave a negative answer and at
the same time expressed somo surnriss.
???Well, it is so," continued the captain^
???When we wero here last fall wo culisted
about thirty Atlanta boys, and nearly evory
one of them has made first-class soldiers.
There is a young man named Foikner
who is a fine looking soldier as there is in tho
army. He is quick and will bo a fine soldier.
In fact nil ot tho Atlanta boys who elisted
moke good soldiers."
???Well, if they don???t," put in tho reporter
with evident pride, ???its tno only thing At
lanta fails in. But aro you goiug to eulist any
more????
???Yes, and you would be surprised at tho
number-who havo applied sinco wo have .been
here, but so far wo have taken no one. Truly,
one hundred 1 guess,have been out to enlist,but
we are not yet ready. Noxt weok wo will
begin to enliBt, and we will tnko only tho
best mm who apply."
???What ore the necessary qualifications?"
asked tho reporter as he thought of the freo
rations.
"Well, tho applicant must be in good health,
must be a single man???having no one depend
ent upon him, and must be intelligent. But we
don???t want men who will try to got out after
they enlist. Somo peoplo think there is no
outcome in tho army, but 1 say there is. To
day tho staudnrd is much higher than it has
over been. Tho soldiers aro better men
every way, aud whon fino qual
ities as a soldier and merit
are discovered they aro recognized and re
warded by proper promotion. Then, too,
when a man lias served liis time as a soldier
lie can go to tho soldier's homo for tho rest of
his days."
???Havo you lost any Atlanta men?"
???Yes, a lew by desertion.
They left us iu Florida,
and came bock to Atlanta, hut when wo got
here they left. 1 nin sorry they deserted for
it will go hard with them when captured. I
had oho Atlanta man who made tho best sol
dier I think I ever saw. I was just arranging
to make him a non-commissioned officer when
he deserted."
???How do you like your present camp?"
???Very well, wo will soou bo fixed up and
then 1 am goiug to mako an effort to got tho
band up hero."
NETY CITY OFFICES.
They Will Probably be Occupied by the
Tenth of October.
On the 24th of this month the capital com
missioners will open tho second let of bids for
material and construction of tho now capitol.
It is probable that some of them will bo ac
cepted, and in a few daya thereafter tho com
missioners will want possession of Capitol
square. Ono of the very first steps towards
tho erection of tho capitol will be tne removal
of the old city hall. Lost year tho city authori
ties contracted with tho chamber of commorco
for olficca in the
MAGNIFICENT NEW BU1LD1NO
which it has erected at tho corner of Pryor
and Hunter streets. Tho city ia to take the
entire first floor of the building, which is to
ho fitted up with a view to such occupancy.
Yesterday Mr. U. M. G???ottinghnm,
secretary of tho chamber of commerco, said he
thought he could promise that the prospective
J uartcrs would be ready for the city by the
st of October, but that it was probable that
the offices would not be moved beforo the
10th. A visit to the building showed that tho
workmen aro busily engsgod in finish
ing up tho first story. Tho
pointers aro now at work -and
little also is to bo dono boforo tho city officials
enu move in. Thero aro seven airy * and
comitMlouS rooms which will bo usqd as
offices for tho mayor, clerk, tax oolloctoV an<???
other officials. Besides there Is ??? a council
chamber 30 by 42 feet. It is to ho hand
somoly finished and will bo worthy to re
ceive tlio city fathors. Tho offi(]os
and council chamber all connect eon venioutly
with inch other. Thoy will furnish a more
attractivo set of apartments than thoio the
city npw has at tho city hall, while they will
bo much more centrally located. Aftor tho
first story Is finished the work will be con
tinued on the building, which will bo ouo of .
THE HANDSOMEST IN THE CITY.
The second and third stories aro to he occu
Died by the chamber of commerce and the
Commercial club. The fourth floor will be
fitted tor somo sort of lodge or dividod into
smaller apartments. The building when corn-
plcto will cost about $40,000. It is to be
furnished with an clovator and various other
conveniences. The scaffolding Is now being
removed from tho building ??? ' * *
imposing structure it will I
AN IMPORTANT EVENT.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Young Tom Alexnnder Makes an Effort to
Kill Himself About n Lady.
Tom Alexauder shot himself through and
through Saturday nibgt with a suicidal Intent.
The shooting occurred at Mr. Bozo Adair???s resi
deuce in West End, and was dono in the preseuce
of Mrs. Adair, who la Young Alexander???s sister.
The ball entered tho left breast ucar the nipple,
and passing close to tho heart, went entirely
through the body, and lodged under the skin
near tho backbone, considerably bo-
low tho point of entrance, Young
Alexander wanted to dJo because of a love affair.
For some time past Alexander has beeu visiting a
young lady who resides in Jamestown.
1IE WAS DEEPLY IN LOVE WITH THE YOUNQ LADY,
who is n mere child iu years, but who
is decidedly pretty. However, she did not
talco kindly to her suitor???s affections and frequent
ly treated him rather cooly. The lady???s parents
wero very mueh opposed to young Alexander???s
visiting her, and threw every obstruction iu his
way. Their objection wns based principally upon
the ages of both Aloxsuder and their daughter,
and a few days ago when he called they requestod
him to discontinue his visits. This mndo Alexan
der very despondent, and when- hjs relatives made
known to him that they too woro opposed
to his visiting the youug lady,
his heart went low and ho decided
not to live without the smiles of tho ono whom ho
loved so dearly and stated to thoso with whom
he was talking
THAT !IK WOULD KIM. 1IIMSF.LF.
No attention was paid to the declaration niul
when young Alexander Saturday night mado
good his threats no ouo was more surprised thau
those who heard him mako thoso threats.
About dark Saturday Alexander was seen
standing near tho young lady???s home. Ho
appeared to bo exceedingly dospondont
and as ho walked away, drew from his pocket sev
eral letters which ho tore up,scattering tho pieces
on the street as ho weut. La tor in tho evening Uo
entered Mr. Adair???s residence, and going to bis
lister???s room pulled from his pock
et a bottlo of laudanum. This
he held np before his sister's eyes, saying:
???This Is laudanum, I am tired of living and It
shall end my days.???
His looks and general appearance Induced his
sister to fear that ho might carry the
threat out, so springing up sho finally
SUCCEEDED IN OUTA1N1NO Till: PHIAL
containing tho iKfison. But Alexander had set his
bead upon killing himself and cared not by what
means ho accomplished it. After giving if-
phial ho walked from his sister???s room ini
own room, where he picked up a Smith & \\
Improved 8T ??? ???* ??? L ??? ??? ~
back into ???
was, and standing
and coolly threw the
breast and pulled the trigger. A flash, a loud re
port. and a heavy groan canto lu quick
accession, and tho young man
nk to tho floor, the blood streaming
Alexander who was during his life a oon
BLAINE???S CORRUPTION.
Another Botch of the Fisher Letters Which
nre Worse Tlinn tlie First.
The last batch of the Fisher letters have been
given to the country, and arc even worse than tho
first. They arc from tho originals, and are given
to theWorld by Messrs. Fisher and Mulligan in thQ
following card.
To the peoplo of the United States:
Believing that it is our duty to lay beforo ouc
fellow countrymen the following documents which
6ohlor & Welch, counsellors, ot Boston, and here
with submit their contents without comment. Tho
letters from Mr. Fisher arc letter press copies ot the
originals.
???The words, ???Indeed, I am sure that no one re
ceived bonds on any other terms,??? wero Interlined
In foregoing letter in Mr. Blalue???s own hand*
Warren Fisher,
James Muij.iuan.
Boston, September 12.
The following are fair samples:
Augusta, Me., Kth November,
Mr. Fisher: I am pressed dully for the bonds ???
MACON MATTERS.
Jeff Long???* Scheme??A Terrible Explosion-
Burglars.
Macon, Septcmlier 20.???ISpedal.l???There
blood on tho republican moon lu Bibb county.
JcfFLong and his chief, Lieutenant Allen Idler-
ton. havo put on their war paint and aro out with
their scalping knife after tho wholoof the
Georgia republican party.
Long has boldly declared antagonism to tho main
wing and to-day It Is announced that ho will hold
big meeting In Maoon Monday night weok, and
ring tilings to a focus.
Jeff said to day tho Kov. Mr. Whit??, of Augmta,
will issue a call for a mass mrctlug of lllbb coun
ty republicans at' the courthouse here Monday
week. Delegates from every precinct in tho nouu-
The State Election to Occur One Week from
Next Wednesday.
Probably a state election never approachod
more quietly than that which is now near at
hand. One weok from noxt Wednesday tho
pcoplp of Georgia will elect a governor, soero
tary of state, comptroller-general, attoruoy-
general, treasurer, members of tho sonato and
home of representatives. Thero is but one
general state ticket in the field, that which
Hie democrats nominated in Atlanta on tho
13th ot August. In many of tho counties and
districts exciting contests tor tho legislature
are going on, but the prospect is that lit Ful
ton thero ho a quiet election with but one
ticket in the field, rolls will bo open at all
tho usual places, but no man can veto who
does not register be loro 5 o'clock noxt Saturday.
A Fiendish Criminal Caught.
From tho Toccoa, Ga., News.
A man by tho name of Hooper, who had
been living at Mr. Denham's mill four mile*
from this place, took his departure very pre
cipitately Jato Monday evening. Ilis sudden
exit and the circumstances attending it ex
cited suspicion, and led to his pursuit aud
subsequent arrest by Marshal Rainey. Some
one read an article In the ???Atlanta Ooxstiti/-
nox??? last Monday, in his hearing, which
gave an exact description of tho man who hod
recently outraged a girl at or near Moyea-
ville, ??? Banks county Georgia. After
ho heard the piece read ho and
bis wifo went but and held a consultation. He
then returned, read the article aud tore it out.
He next packed up his effects aud put them in
the depot Monday marked forJCasloy, 8. C. Ho
and his family, consisting of bis wile and four
children, tho youngest 6 years old, started on
foot for the above named station. Our efficient
marshal, T. B. Rainey, having heard of
Hoojier???s sudden departure and tno circum
stances attending it, suspected II. ui the
guilty party and Mr. Rainey at once boarded
the tram far Easley. After arriving at that
point Mr. R. concluded to keap
bis eye on Mr. II's
which be found in the dop'd there,
and await developments. Yesterday miming
Mr. H. came up with a wagon for his chattels
when Mr. R. arrested him and brought him to
Ibis place last bight on tho supper train. It
seems that Mr. It, must havo made good tim ?
to have traveled cm foot with his family, ono
child six years old, a distance of fifty mile* in
two days; yet ho says be made the whole di*-
tsnee on loot by traveling in tho night, to>.
3!r. Harper alias Hooper sar* he made a crop
near Mayeaville this year. This is the Austin
Hooper mentioned in The Constitution of the
3lst ult., as guilt} of outraging his fitteen>year
old stepdaughter, and who fled the country to
avoid arrest. Ills name is not Harper, hit
Hooper, and he says bo 4s the man who lived
on william Keith???s place Ibis ysar, which
identifies him os guilty of the aforesaid oat-
.
A florae Thief at large,
Athens, Os.. September 20.???(Special.)???A horse
and turfy wm stolen up on Bandy creek, and the
thief followed by a posse to DeXslb county, when
be wm caught op with and shot at twice. The
bone and baggy were recovered, bat the thief Is
st large.
li-l-.L
\Vifbavo been lioliliiig mcetfims all tlie week uu<i
*sontAtfvo
formed' and
have a petition of rcprcscntatfvo colored moil of
and i-u/utour organisation.
don???t know anything of polities and wo nre going
to route them. I Will show the republican party
of the state thst the colored man has got to hsvu
his rights aud they ???
l show the republican
ored man has got to
beginning to fiud It out
ig will ???
watched carefully. There will be aorau rich
scenes when it convenes.
Dyimmlto In Mncon.
THE env WAKED WITH A TEUUIF1C EXPLOSION Ot
DYNAMITE.
Macon, September 20.???iKpocial.]???Last night at
exactly 12:16 a tcrribls explosion was heard in the
center of tho city followed by tho shattering of
glass ami yelling of voices. A number of per
sons ran to where It proceeded from and discover
ed in tho rear of the ofllco of Means. Turpin k
Ogden a beer keg torn literally to atoms, with tho
hoops and staves splinteted and scattered around.
Home of the pieces were found one hundred yards
away. The smell of dynainito was in tlio sir, and
It was decided that It had been caused by a car
tridge plarcd in tho keg. Tho explosion caused
considerable damage; windows wore shattered ami
a genera I fright resulted. The explosion was hoard
by Mr. W. If. Vmoj, four miles from tho olty, by
Ifon. Ira Jenkins, seven miles and by Jndgo W.
K. Canon, teu miles away, besides numbers ot
farmers havo stopped their work to como to
Macon to-day to ascertain what It was, thinking
that probably it wm tho magazine. Tho man r 1 ???
did the deed is suspected and will bo arrested.
Cool Ilurglnrs
TOSS HEADS AND TAII.LS Foil THE FIEST APPEARANCE
IN CLOTHES WHICH THEY HAD STOLEN.
Macon, September 20.???[Hpcclsl)???^To-day Will
Pope slid Charles Lowe, negroes, were arrested for
going into tho clothing store of 3fr. J. II. Hertz
last week. Both wore sent to Jail. Lowu admitted
the theft and said it wm agreed that I???opo should
enter the store early In tho evening, sccroto him
self under the counter and wait until II o'clock,
when he would go in and join him. At tho hour
named the lawk door wasoneusd by him and he
entered. They waited until tno electric lights
were turned off, then lowered tho gas and pro
ceeded to rig themselves out ill naw clothe*.
After they had finished they slipped out
matter
and towed head and tall for the one who should
make bia appearance in tbo stolen clothes first.
I???ope won the toss, and Lowe appeared In them at
the picnic of the Armstrong Brothers yesterday at
the park. He was seen, and to-day was arrastod
with Pope. The latter denies the cbargti.
Horn* Real Estate Bales,
Macon, September 29.???[Special.J???'???What do
you think ot tho outlook In real estate???? was
asked ot Mr. Klllott Rtes, a prominent real es
tate agent, to-day. "I find It fa maintaining its
own very well, and in some localities ha* ad
vanced 50 per cent Jn the post year, nereare
some sales I made this week that have a signifi
cance. I closed the sale of the handsome??? residence
on Cotton avenue, foimerly owned by Colonel
Thomas Hardeman, to Mrs. Dr. R. B. Fuller for a
good price. Mr. W. J.Juhan bought/??lot on Second
street, lief ween the postoffice and river, for 12,'109.
I ??old two lorn near ths Mercer univaraity for
each. That was sn advance of fifty per cent over
last year. laisorold two farms, ona ten mile*
from the city, eoDialuIng 'AO sew, for $4^00, and
the other for ?7. r O, containing 150 acres, about
fou miles from the city.
???How er?? rents????. .... ,
???bh, very r*>od and hold their price vmr well.
The demand Is about the same m lait year for
houses, but t) t- In frees* ??f huiltlLigs the put year
will enu hie in to fill them.???
fimes Clmprl Festival.
Macon, Beptcmbc-r a>???(Hpedal.J -tost night
wm a great one with the teachers, members and
children of Grace chapel, the occasion being the
church festival.
The main feature of the evening wm the con-
*ts between the young ladies. The first one was
for the most popular young lady, and was lor a
The contestanta were M/m Edna Ntevens and Ulm
Corine Miller. It waa won by the former.
The next contest wm a large *>11 for the smaller
**Tbe rontcatonta were Mlaaes Hattie Hilliard,
Daisy Daniel and Rose Grey. It was won by little
Mbs Daniel, the daughter of Mr. If. W. Daniel, the
popular engineer of the Merhauiea No. 4 engine.
W hen the doll waa preaented to her she mode a
grerefol little speech.
Augusta, Me., fith November, 1871.???My Dear
Mr. Fisher: I am pressed daily for the bonds ???
which up to this time I have never been able to
deliver. Let me assure you, that If I wero aufl'er-
lug in this matter alone I would not bothor you,
but wait In silence the tame of eveuts. But now
cau 1 do this with parilett who have paid their
money earnestly demanding of me the considera
tion promised by me, but which I am not able to
give because I do not receive the bonds to which I
am entitled by contract? I am
ready to reocivo any kind oi rea
sonable proposition you may make. It is
not a question oi money making with i
simply a question of saving my worff with others.
I will sacrifice a great den! to get a settlement. I
feci assured of your friendly disposition toward
me, and therefore I do not wish to seem Impor
tunate and troublenomo; but if you knew the ago
nies I havo suflered In this matter during tho pMt
six months, you would pity mo. I am sure, and
make great effort to relievo me. Fray let me know
what 1 am to ex:>cct. Yours very sincerely,
J. G. Blaine.
Warren Fisher, Jr., Esq.
Augusta, Me., October 4, 1869???My Dear Mr.
Fisher: Find enclosed *10,000 cheek in payment of
A. A I*. Coburn's subscription.
1 presume you will receive by sarao mall the 20
per cent due on all the subscript ions already for
warded to you, and also on the following:
Philo Herscy, Belfast *5,000
A. W. Johnson, Belfast ft.ooo
It. C. Johnson, Belfast 5,000
Nahum P. Munroc. Belfast. 5,000
C. B. Hazel tine, Belfast 5,000
This makes $125,000 in all (have disposed of.
It Im doubtful If I dispose of any more???but I
shall know by to-morrow. Ho there will bo nn
delay to embamusi yon In any way. No one will
ever know from mo that I nave disposed of a
single dollar in Maine. Bo there may l>o no em
barrassment lu talking with Mr. Caldwell. 1 don???t
wish you to scttlo that matter with Mr. Caldwell
till you hear from mo again. Pleas j send re
ceipt to A. A P. Coburn, Bkowhegan, Maine.
Yours truly. J. G. Blaine.
ordered by him. J. G. B.
P. ??.???1 send only $8,000 this morning. Will
lend *2,000 remaining to morrow morning. ^
I note what you say about tho Importance of my
kccpjng all quiet here. 1 fully appreciated y'r wis
dom and y'r kindness, and slum endeavor io do
Just aa you desire In the piomlaos. The letter en
closing tho Globe by same mail with this can bo
read by you to Mr. Caldwell It yon think it expe
dient. I havo endeavored iu writing it not to b*
indelicate.
MR. LONO STEPS OUT.
A Garbled Speech Requires Ills Wltli??
drawn!.
Tallahaerxe, Fla., September 19.???At a
meeting of tho democratic stato executive
committeo to-day, tho following resignation,
was accepted:
Tallahassee. Fla., September 6, 1884.???Hon.
8amud I???nsco, Chairman Htnty Democratic Execu
tive Commlttco-Dcar Sir: Iu view of tho general
dir my resignation as one of tbo democratic elec
tors lu tho present campaign.
Very respectfully, R* 0. Long.
Hon. John G. Saint Clair/Long???* alternate,
was selected as elector, anil A.,T. McC'asknll,
of Walton county, m alternates. The coin-
mittco addressed tho following reply to Lcngr
In accepting your rcslguatlon, thecominUtoodo
not deem it necessary to mako any lengthy refer
ence to tho puDife criticism* noon your Madison
spcich. No accurate report, of It exists, and tlio
Inlustlco dono you, anil tlio party through you,by
misrepresenting your views, cauuot bo inode by n
fair defense licforo the election, and wo think you
have acted In a who and patriotic manner, In
withdrawing tbc subject from tlie field of public
discussion. Tho conservative democratic party
of Florida, has maintained the constitutional
rights ot the rohnun men, and h??s fslth/ully car
ried out and built up tho public school system
???*s advent to power, and the declaration* of
form clearly Indicate that it proposes no
im from Its Hue of polio y
thia record and these declarations.
before people, tho conunltteo do tint deem It uco-
essary to relteiate the position of the party upon
these questions, which have been of latoso much
discussed lu connection with tho language Im
puted to you In tho garbled report of your Madi
son iq
B. 1*aw:o, Chairman,
KELLY HTIUKH TO IT.
Grady???s Bold Tirade???The Cleveland Mana*
gers Mistrust Tammany???* Good Intentions.
New Yoke, September 19,-^The Mall and
Express publishes a talk with John Kolly, In
which be says:
???Tammany ball will not go bock on Us re*
cord as a democratic organisation, and will
heartily supfiort the democratic nominees."
???Borne doubt is expressed as to tbo hcartifiesfi
of the indorsement.
???I don???t see why it should bo riueitfonml. A
sweeping majority vote carried the resolutions,
and what more could bo expected?"
???Why, than, wee Grady so liberally clioer-
(lend so enthusiastically supported in hie
siaud against tho govorhor?" Mr. Kelly wo*
asked.
???It was tho outsiders presont end not tho
committeemen who did most ot tho chocring
and hissing???tbo gallery and tho rear of tho
room."
???Borne think that all but the members of
Urn committeo and representatives,of the prase
should have been excluded."
???It was the original intention to keep all
others out, but when we learned that so many
were desirous of witnessing the proceeding*,
we decided to throw the doors open to tho pub
lic m an act of courtesy. Tho utmost freedom
prevailed, as the result shows, m to how each
one of the members of the committeo ehould
vote." , , ???
???What do you consider will be the remit of
the meetingr???
That 1 cannot say, but I hope for tho
best."
???What of Grady???s political future?"
???Mr. Grady???s uostiny Is in hi* own hand*.
By coming cut for Butler m ho did ho leafeC
tho Tammany organisation."
An KggHtory.
From tho Calbonn, Go., IfsMcoger.
Mr. Beverly J. Wynne told us of an egg ho ???
found fn his father???s yard which beat any
thing in tbo e/gJino wo ever heard of. A* ho
was passing through tbo yard ho noticed a
hen squatting nvarjtho w??dl,--end under her
ns something which appeared to be au egg-
ho approached the hen sho rgn, auiho
picked up a soft-shell egg, which proved to be
thirteen ihclies long by actual measuroment.
In the middle it was about at large as a com
mon egg, and tapered *ff G> a very small
point???not as large as hi* little linger???A oner
end, while tho othor was rounded off
bluntly, though longer than a common egg.
Ho picked it up by tho middle, and the two
ends enmo together. Ife Hid it on a table in
tending to weigh it end bring it to this office,
but some of the children got hold of it and
broke it. We have heard of many queer eggn
hut this Is the longest egg we ever heard of.
Prof. C. W. M. Wynne says hi* son !??? correct
shout the length of the egg. If it bad beta
divided up it would probably have made
stout four or five eggs of the usual size. If
the hen is carefully eared for sho may do bet
ter next time.
A Generous Deed.
Gainesville, September 20.???{8periol.]-The
eftizeus of Gainesville havo raised the sum of
Hirco hundred and fifty dollars ttr Mr. II. Leo
Cheshire, whose bouse wo* destroyed by fire ou
the night of the 13th.