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THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION. ATLANTA. GA.. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23 1884. TWELVE PAGES. 9 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.