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jfetcannah JUJoniing mini's. . ESTABLISHED 1850. 1 Jj h. ESTILL, Editor aid Proprietor,! A PAT without a shock CH ARLESTON BEGINS TO BALLY FROM HEK CALAMITY. Mjor Courtenay Appoints a Committee to Inspect the City’s Damaged Build lng,-F°ur More Deaths Among the eofferers— Relief Being Distributed— jrfgroes Appeal for Separate Contri butions. Charleston, Bept. 8. To-day, the ninth day of the earthquake in Charles ton, has been one of mingled hope and despondency. To begin with, there has been no shook since 6:20 o’clock yester day atternoon. Tuesday night was rery gloomy. A heavy shower of rain had fallen and most of the people were, tor no reason except the horror created by the terrible ordeal through which they had passed, expecting another visitation. The rain ceased, however, and as the night wore on without a repetition of the terrible shock of that ratal Tuesday night, the city sank Into rest, and the camps were soon envel #ped in silence. This morning everybody seemed to take a more cheerful view ol tbe situation, especially as the forenoon passed without a shock. At 2 o’clock this afternoon, however, another heavy shower came on, and brought with it dis mal forebodings. These again disap peared when, an hour later, the rain ceased and the sun again came out. Much was done in the way of relief. The Sub sistence Committee have distributed 5,000 rations, of whioh about 6,500 were given to colored people. THK SUNDAY SERMONS. Much comment has been caused by the tenor of some ot the sermons delivered here on Sunday. On this subject tbe Rev. Robert Wilson, an Episcopal clergy man ol St. Luke’s eburoh, says in a card to be published to-morrow: Tbe man who tailed this a “vlsltatiou of God’s wrath for sin” is a fanatic who ought to he silenced. God is a loving father and not an executioner. Such talk is narrow, dangerous and false. If we suffer from the operation of the wise laws which gov ern the universe for the general good the compensations will come hereafter. This earthquake teaches the littleness of our power and knowledge, and our depend ence on Him. Tbe very faot that this Is the result of a great law gives us abso lute confidence, for just as sure as sum mer follows winter aud seed time follows harvest, so surely has this danger passed by, and we are not to look for a recur rence until two winters come in one year. ‘ The Lord is loving unto man, and Ills mercy is over all His Works.’’ ALL DANGER OVER, l’rof. AlcGee of the Geological Survey, left the city to-day. Iu a letter to the News and Courier he says: “I feel quite satisfied that there is no reason to fear a future shook ot greater severity than those which have occurred within the past sixty hours. I am, therefore, tleoidedly of the opinion that the citizens can safely return to wooden bouses in which the chimueya or plaster ing are not so severely scattered as to be in constant danger of failing. I also de sire to reiterate my firm conviction that th- re is not the slightest danger of tidal waves, volcanic eruptions or other catas trophic disturbance. There is every probability that slight shocks w'ill con tinue for some days. Indeed, such shocks Dught to be regarded as favorable indica tions rather than otherwise, as they indi cate that tbe accumulating stresses to which the earthquake is due are relieved bom time to time.” ADDITIONAL DEATHS. Five additional deaths from the earth quake were reported at the Health De partment today. • 'icsar White, a colored infant 8 days o'd, died in a tent on Taylor street from exposure. Julius Irvin, a colored infant 5 months old. died from bronohitis and exposure. W. K. Thompson, colored, 36 years old, died from hemorrhage and exposure. After pointing to the fateful hour of which brought such disaster to Charleston lor eight days the bands on s ’- Miohe.el’s clock made a move yester day. The watchman who is charged "iih its regulation went up into the cioek tower and managed to start the old flock again, and at 2 o’clock the hands sl *r ed once more to indicate the hour of tte day. This is one more sign that * arh ston lives in spite of the terrible calamity which has visited her. CLEARING AWAY THE DEBRIS. Tilings are settling down in Charleston, mi ihe slight tremor of the earthquake winch is leit once or twice a day a> tracts Ttie more attention than the rumbling of s passing wagon, laborers are at work ln every direction clearing away the oiassts of fallen brick and stone, and itrenuuus efforts are being made to pro let'i the injured buildings from the ex {-cctt-rl rains. Everywheretberearesigns t a restoration ot the normal condition i things, and business is transacted last as usual. The Relief Commitiee, "Die!) was organized last Saturday, is tf iivoiv at work, and has now provided •fonunodatlons in tents and in huts for r, 'ei *I,OOO persons. Resides this the Sub* tience Committee Is in full swing, and out to-day ample rations of m vat, bread and sugar to all wortbv ap plicanta. !t, i*[iianis to make the distribution ■Mealier upon the reoommendatiou of the ol the different denominations In the city. '".b'criptlons continue to come in very . and the aggregate now is about l This will go a long way to triis relieving the present distress in a, bul i8 o '>>y u (lr °P In the bucket '" "'iparison with what is required to Cnarlcston what it was a little more than a week ago. IHK effect on animals. .i e,ll ‘ ct of the great shock on Tuesday 08 animals may l> best illustrated im,,- B ! an *l>ede of the horses at engine . * L They escaped from the tin, m-h 1 ! 11 ri,n in tbe widest affright I, ’' , lti p upper part ot the city, snort er an n !, De lghlng, to the terror and alarm i Wb ? m tbf, y Passed. They were not Nr , unlil morning, having run as l ave Wa ß°ner’s farm. All those who >• • t " n . e 10 tbo nHy froni the country ip, m ~a t tfle pH If b t of the poor animals m ‘ Wa pltiiui In the extreme. Those „ were stabled endeavored to break tremi.h. stood up ill their stalls Put ll,shivering. Horses neighed gum ~ osj 'stress in unmistakable lan nia ’iier 1 ' 1 C ° WS * owei * * n “most piteous 'T.BEING TO TIIK WOODS. Id nbimals that were at large i I,{b tl,e woods and sought to hide In ti,|. thL.l r , oln lhe mystarious danger Ihetic “,* nd A most pa fullv hjl J “ent occurred Tuesday night, v, v savlL i h ? ur * lter tb * shock. A A looking mastffl' approached t *„.Opting street, w hich added .i;* h Pj l ° tbe man’s frFbt. T’ise d'*g. however nam* over In the reporter and lioked his shoes as an eloquent and pathetic appeal lor moral oomfort. Subsequently tbe animal moved off and stopped from time to time,whining at every door, and seeking in vain ad mission. A gentleman who has just re turned from John’s Island says that at an early hour Tuesday afternoon, cows and sheep came hurriedly in from the fields, lay down in a circle, and filled the air with their moans. Chickens went to roost long betore dark. Tnls gentleman was sleeping soundly at the time oi the earthquake and was thrown out of bed. AT THE MARKET. The scene in the market to-day was cheering. The long row of buildings, a landmark of Charlsston, escaped Injury, with tbe exception of tbe hall at the western end of the market. This is badly shaken and cracked. The wall, it is feared, will have to be pulled down. Tbe butchers were at their stalls with their tempting display of joints, ribs, steaks, roasts and “soup bones.” No attempt bas been made to advance prices. Beef Is sold at from 10c. to 15c., and other meats at the usual prices. There was quite a falling off in the number of out going passengers to-day. This was owing ohlefly to the aotion ot the railroads and the oity authorities. It was found that large numbers of colored per sons were applying for passes wnich they used to make excursions to the country. It is said that a number of people who could afford to pay were using free passes. Free passes will be given here after to those women and children who have no homes and shelter here. THE BAILORS’ HOME. The Sailors’ Home in Charleston Is a complete wreck, and will have to be re built from its foundation. Tbe matron barely escaped with her life. The chap lain, Rev. C. E. Chichester and his wife were providentially out of the oity, or they would probably have been latally injured. The Mariners’ church is so se riously injured that it cannot be used, and may have to be rebuilt, it will require at least $16,000 to replace these buildings. An appeal is made to seafaring men everywhere who could easily raise the amount needed. The work among the seamen goes on, and servioes will be held on tbe wharves and on the ships. Contributions can be sent to Rev. C. E. Chickester, Charleston. Re ports of great distress in colored villages on tbe line ot the South Carolina road are reaohing here. There will be speedy ac tion, and what relief is needed will be given out of the Charleston fund. The Mayor has appointed a board of en gineers and architects, with Capt. W. H. Bixby, of the United States Engineer Corps, as chairman, to examine and re port upon dangerous buildings for re moval. Tbe publio buildings are first to be inspeoted to determine tbeir safety and the extent ot their injury. Places of busi ness will be inspected next, and then residences. Contributions for the relief of the suf ferers continue to come in, although the amount so far received has not been suffi cient oy any means to supply tbe necessi ties of the situation. The receipts so far turned over to the committee amount to $110,737. There was a distinct shock at Summer ville this atternoon, but no damage was done. Avery perceptible shook was felt here at 10:60 o’clock this morning, lasting six seconds. APPEAL OF THE NEGROES. Washington, Sept. B.— To-night’s mail brought to the Associated Tress of fice a note dated Charleston, Sept. 6, signed by 8. W. McKinley for a commit tee, asking the publication of the follow ing appeal: Charleston. 8. C., Sent. 6, 1886.—At a meeting held by' the colored citizens of this city, at Mount Zion African Methodist Epis copal church. It was resolved that a comm t tee should be appointed to present to the pub lic the actual condition ot the colored people as Mifferers from the recent earthquake. The committee met and determined to send an ap {>eal to the people ot the country in their be ialf We, represents ivesof the oolored peo ple of Charleston, who have been rendered destitute in many cases by the earth quake, do appeal to the gener osity of the American people for aid in this trying hour. It is not necessary to re count the horrors of the calamity, for its ex tent is known. We therefore simply ask that our people receive through the committee which has been appointed by them whatever donations (he generous people of this land are williug to send. The neoi is urgent. Imme diate aid is necessary. 8. W. McKinley. Chairman, Ksv. .1 E. Wilson, Rev. I„ It. Nichols. Rev. P. W. Jefferson. Rev. R. I. Sanders. Rev. Georok C. Rowe, W. L>. CitrM, M. D.. Secretary. The Secretary will sign for anything that may be sent to him. The signatures are not autographs. The document ap pears to be a copy. It is written upon what was a letter head, lrom which all but the date line lias been cut. The pen manship is business-llKe. and the matter is given anove without a particle of edit ing. The note of inclosure is brief and direct, and is even more business-like in shape than the appeal, but was written by different persons. The postmark is that of the Wilmington and .Jacksonville rail way post office and not Charleifton. PLANNING A BIG LOAN. New York, Sept. B.— At an informal meeting held in New York to-day of sev eral prominent business men of Charles ton and a portion ot the committee ap pointed by the Chamber of Commerce lor the relief of the Charleston sufferers, preliminary steps were taken towards the organization of atrutt company, with Its principal office in Charleston, and with branch offices in ail ttie large oitfes of the country, for the purpose of raising the necessary funds by subscription to its stock for the rebuilding of the ruined portion of the city, the money to be loaned on bond secured by mortgage on the property at 8 per cent, interest. The steamship Delaware, oi the Clyde- Charleslon line, sailed to-nlgbt for Charleston with articles lor the relief ol the earthquake sufferers. BALTIMORE’S BIG BOON. Baltimore, Md., Sept, B.— The work of raising funds for the relief of stricken Charleston Is progressing finely. The counter subscriptions started by the American nave reached $3,500. The fund contributed to Mayor Hodges amounts to $7,000. and the performance this afternoon and to-night at Ford’s Opera House of George lloey’s comedy, “Keep ft Dark,” will net at least $5,000. Tickets for the latter were sold by the police, and over three thousand were turned awuy from the theatre. Contributions are still pour ing In and by the end ol the week $25,000 will be subscribed. DETROIT’S BTMPATHY ENLISTED. Detroit, Sept. B.—At the call of the Mayor a citizens’ meeting was held at the Cltv Hail to-day to take steps towards helping the Charleston sufferers. In ten minutes $1,186 was subscribed, and a sub scription committee, consisting of Gov. Algor. Mayor Chamberlain and four oth ers was appointed. An address lo the people has l>een issued by the committee asking further subscriptions, immedi ately $l,oo<) was sent to theMavor of i innrlesion. SAVANNAH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1886. MR. M’WADE’S REPORT. Philadelphia, Sept. S.-t-Übe following telegram was received this afternoon by Mr. Baily, chairman of tbefrdlief commit tee, from R, McWade, oify editor of tbe Ledger, and member of tbe *ommittee who was appointed to visit Charleston to ob tain definite information: The newspaper reports hitve not exagge rated itie wide-spread havoc,and destitution caused bv the earthquake. In this city of over So.OOO inhabitants not a Public building, store or dwelling has escapedidamaKe. Many lives have been lost. Ataytr Courtenay is working hard, aud is ably seconded bv a capital local rpliet committee. He is sub-dmding tbe city into districts, with the aid of clergymen of all shades of religion, and is carefully distributing the funds remitted to him. Money, and plenty of it, is urgently maided to meet press ing wants. A general fading of insecurity prevails, and the re-identi camp in open lots and along the Battery, ss well as the borders of the Rut'edge street lakss. A foul, sicken ing odor, arising from fissures in the streo.s aud open sewers and inlels, pervades the en tire city. There Is a latent dread of sickness, and most energetic efforts are being made by Mayor Courtenay and Cletk Simmons to e'ear the streets of debris. Women and children in large numbers aiie being sent out of the city. Whatever Philadelphia gives ought to be given promptly.” The Citizens’ Committee held a meeting at noon at the Mayor’s offices. Secretary Childs reported tbot $2,199 17 had been received since Tuesday, making the total to date $17,969. JACKSONVILLE’S FUND. Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. B.—The net sum contributed here ior the Charleston sufferers is $2,900. CUBA’S SPRINGS. Havana, Sept. B.—The springs which recently appeared pear the village of Ceibadelagiea continue to flow in undt miuished volume, apd In spite of the ef forts to deviate the Ivtater from its course the inundation is increasing. A portion of the village is njdre than three feet underwater. The inhabitants are pauio stricken. BREWERS ON PROHIBITION. A Claim That the Law in (he South is to Regulate Negroes. Niagara Falls, Sept. B.—At a special meeting of the National Brewers' Assool tlon tbe joint report oi the “Vigilance aud Publication” Committee was considered. It says, among tilings, that during tbe last year many applications for documents have been received from persons living in Georgia and Virginia. From our corre spondents in those States we learn that the success of the prohibition movement is mainly due to a desire on the part of tho ruling party (the Democratic) to keep the colored population within moral bounds. It is claimed that for an exclu sively white population the Southern Democrats would not dream of passing such laws. Discussion of the question of the basis of personal and industrial lib erty was entirely impossibly, because, as one of our correspondents writes, the ad vocates of the laws invariably answered nil suoh arguments by claiming that these measures were intended to restrain only tbe "black man.” Huob lo|;io is beyond our comprehension. To us, it seems tbat tbe greater tbe depravity in population the greater also the need ofcontrol. Pro hibition and local option (to away with all control, leaving the liquor traffic prac tically as free as it would be in the ab sence of any laws on tbe subject, but far more dangerous to society tin account of the immorality inseparably connected with a constant recurrence of law break ing. CALLS FOR 8 PElt CENTS. Tlie Treasury Officials Pleased by the Number Sent lu. Washington. Sept. B.—The Treasury officials are pleased’with the success at tending their invltatiion to the holders of 3 per cent, bonds to surrender them for redemption. Of the $10,000,000 worth in cluded in this new fqnu of call $1,000,000 worth have been presented for redemp tion. The purpose 6 f the new departure was lo obtain bonds lor redemption lrom individuals and corporations willing to convert them into cash to use in more profitable investments, and thus obviate the necessity tor editing in bonus held bv national bunks, thereby lorcing a surrender ol the nationul bank currency. The bonds redeemed under the Treasury invitation were surrendered by parties other than national baks. It Is proposed to continue this policy of inviting the sur render of 3 per cent, hoinds, and it is prob able that a rule will j>e adopted under which holders of such bonds may present them at any time and have them redeemed with accrued interest. BI KM INGHAM'S BOOM. Jotin 11. Inman ntl Others Making Additional Large Investment*. Birmingham, At ( a., Sept. B.— One mil lion dollars’ worth of stock of the Pratt, Coal and Iron Company has been sold to John H. Inman andiothers, of New York, and Nathaniel Baxjter and A. M. Shook. The company has tli largest bituminous cat mines In thp world. Nineteen* twentieths of the stpek is owned, besides the persons named,:by Enoch Enslay, 8. s, Human, John Ij. Inman, Nathaniel Baxter and A. M. ivhook, of Tennessee. The company to-day determined to ex pend $ 1,000,000 in the erection of four fur naces and basic Beqsemer steel works, at the town of N4v Pittsburg, six miles lrom here. Three wore coal mines are also to be opeued. This assures to the Birmingham district, within a radius of ten miles, twenty lapge but blast coke fur naces, seven ol wblih are now In blast, one repairing, and 1 welve in process of erection. Besides tpese the Pratt Com pany will also make a steel experiment with $2,000,000 capital at their new town of Bessemer. On tho (Stock Exchange List. New York, Sept. B.—-The Governing Committee ot the New York Stock Ex change to-day ordered placed *on the regu lar list of securities the new Fast Tennes see, Virginia and Georgia Hahlruad Com pany, viz.: $11,000,000 first preferred stock, $18,600,000 second prelarred slock, $11,175,000 consolidated first mortgage bonds. The Trust Company receipts for the same securities will beta ken off tbs list on Sept. 23. It the Stock List Com mittee recommended to the ’ Governing Committee that new Georgia bonds bo placed upon the regular list the recom mend ati onjwasjiotjaotedjiiiojL^ Two Fatally Burtsetl. Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 81—The resi dence ot L. L. Mathews, cbockroaster at the Imperial coal mines at Mi-ntour, I’a., was burned last evening and tils wile and 2-year-old child were fatally burned. The fire originated, It Is supposed, by Mrs. Mathews’ attempting to start a fire by the use of carbon oil. A ioui l explosion was heard. The woman and child were gotten out by neighbors, but they were borriblv burned. RDM’S FIGHT IN FULTON THE ANTIS FIRE HOT SHOT AT THK RICE FACTION. Forty Thousand Dollars Demanded from the Central Railroad by a Wo man Stale a Widow by One of lit Trains—Serious Trouble Narrowly Averted Among tbe Looked Out Men at Augusta. Atlanta, Oi., Sept. B,— As wired last night, a lively fight bas been brewing among the Fulton Democrats for some days, owing to the action of the County Executive Committee restricting the vote at the Senatorial primary to regis tered Democratic voters. At a speciai meeting of the Executive Committee to day the obnoxious resolution was recon sidered. This insures a heavy poll to morrow, and it is a square fight between tbe prohibitionists aDd the antis, with the chances in favor of the latter. Frank P. Rice is the candidate of the prohibi tionists. The antis have a ticket out, but tbe delegation is uninstructed, and it is not known who they will favor. In tbe Superior Court to-dav the case of Mrs. W. A. Thompson against the Central railroad was taken up. Her husband was killed by a train at the Whitehall street crossiug in 1884, and she sues tor $40,000. The case was still pending at adjournment. The Agricultural Department sends out the following crop report for Septem ber, showing an improvement iu tbe average of 6 points since Aug. 1. The corn prospect in the State in comparison with an average crop Is 90. This indi cates an Improvement of 2 points since Aug. 1. The average by sections is as follows: North Georgia 63, Middle Geor gia 69, Southwest Georgia 83, East Geor gia 78, Southeast Georgia 86. and in the w hole State 74. The average net profits of this crop when grown for the market is. according to the reports of correspond ents, $29 64 per acre. Tobacco’s prospective yield in com parison with an average orop Is: Ir. North Georgia 100, Middle Georgia 95, South west Georgia 97, East Georgia 94, and in the whole State 98, The average yield per acre, as reported by the correspon dents Is: In North Georgia 830 pounds, Middle Georgia 605 pounds, Southwest Georgia 700 pounds. East Georgia 200 pounds, and the average yield for the State is 584 pounds. The correspondents or the department agree in the conclusion that this is likely to prove a most remu nerative crop for this State. Rice’s condition is: Middle Georgia 100, Southwest Georgia 97, East Georgia 95, Southeast Georgia 101, and the average for the State is 98. Sugar cane’s condition Is: Middle Geor gia 92, Southwest Georgia 95, East Geor gia 98, Southeast, Georgia 88, and for the whole State 96. Sorghum stands: North Georgia 89, Middle Georgia 97. Southwest Georgia 92, East Georgia 96, South'*st Georgia 100, and the average for the State is 95. Sweet potatoes stand: North Georgia 96, .Middle Georgia 93. Southwest Georgia 91, East Georgia and Southern Georgia 95, and the average for the State is 94. Hon. W. P. McClatohy, of Cobb county, candidate for the Senate in this district, has withdrawn. a red-hot meeting. A big political meeting was held at the Opera House to-night in opposition to Frank Price, the Senatorial candidate from this district on the prohibition plat form. Speeches were made by Hoke Smith and Col. Reuben Arnold. They charged that the Rice ticket means ad vocacy of a general prohibition law for the State and in favor of the convict les sees. Mr. Rice was charged with selling out to both sides lu tho last twelve hours, but being really the candidate of the Chattahoochee Brick Company. The anti- Rice ticket is made up of strong men, and will in the convention support a man who will oppose a State pronibition law and favor forfeitures by lbe penitentiary companies 2 and 3 of their lease for haring violated contracts with the State. The law forbids sub letting or selling, and at present only one of the original lessees of those companies has any Interest in the con victs. Mr. Smith said ne inquired at the executive office to-day to learn who are the present lessees of one of the compa nies, and nobody could tell him. The pri mary election is to beheld in this county to-morrow lor Senatorial delegates, and a heavy vote will be polled. W. 8. Me- Clatchy, of Cobb county, denies to-night that be has withdrawn from the Senato rial race. mutilated by cars. Ted Nash, an employo of the Central railroad, working with one of the yard en gines, was run over to-night and his whole structure so badly mutilu|dl that, bis death Is ODly a matter of a fewMourt. Nash was attempting to make a coupling when one of his feet got caugm in the guard rail and be was thrown on the track. Both legs and one arm were cut off and his stomach literally torn to pieces by one of the wheels of the car. He was carried to Dr. Westmoreland’s office. An examination of the extent and nature of the wounds satisfied the attending physicians that noth ing could be done to save his life. When the News correspondent left him he was perfectly rational, hut was growing weaker every moment. General Agent Robert Schmidt was at bis side doing all that be could to alleviate tbo sufferings of the dying man. Before these lines are read Nath will no doubt be a corpse. A SCHOOL GIRL DISAPPEARS. Lula Callaway, a young lady 14 years of age, residing at No. 140 West Fayker street, has been misting since yesterday morning, and her absence cannot lie ac counted for by her parents. After break last she and a younger sister walked to the Marietta street school, which both bad been attending for some time. At the gate Lula gave hor sister her books and told her to take them Into the school and that she would he in in a short time. Lula left the gate and walked down Ma rietta street. She did not return to school, and this Is the last that has been heard ol her. The missing girl’s family came here from Nashville a lew years ago. Her mother has no theory lo advance upon the subject. The police are Investigating the case. I’nlaaki’a Nominees. Hawkinmville, Ua., Sept. B.—A nomi nating primary was held here to-day for county officers. The following received from this precinot the largest number of votes: For Clerk of the Superior Court, J. W. Lancaster; forSberiff, W.G. Hunt; lor Treasurer, D. G. Fleming; for Tax Receiver, H. B. Kendrick; for Tax Col lector, It. H. Vauvbn; for County Sur veyor, H. P. Cowan; for Coroner, B. B. Johnson. The returns from the county precincts are not yet in, but the above can pretty solely be counted on as the nominees. MILIjEDGKVIIjIjK BOOMING. The People Bound to Make Their City One of the Best in the State. Milledgeville, Sept. B.—Milledge ville is now on the biggest boom ever known here. Krery class of business is equally prosperous, and every citizen Is working for the good of his town. The bitter prohibition campaign divided the people temporarily, but ail past diflor encee have been adjusted and the people are again united. At least forty houses have been built since Christmas, and a dozen are now being constructed. New tatnilms are moving to the city constantly, and new enterprises are rapidly organized. The territory of the place is expanding, and the wholesale merchants send drummers more than 100 miles from home. There is not a good house in town for rent. Six stores have opened here lately, and a marble yard and several stores will be opened within a month. The Middle Georgia Mechanical and Agricultural College opens on Bept. 15, and the attendance promises to be greater than ever before. Gen. I). H. Hill and his able assistants have worked hard to make the college prosperous, and their efforts are now crowned with success. A great many parents who were afraid to send their children to school here while whisky was sold in the placo will take advantage of the prohibition law and send them. Milledgeville offers $150,000 worth of property in the centre of the city to the school of technology. The great boom that Milledgeville en joys is simpiy the outgiowth ot the hearty co-operation of her citizens. What she has attained in the past has fairly im bued her with the belief that she will soon be a large trade centre, situated as she is In the very centre of the Slate, with healthy climate, good water, a tine school, fine water power, and her people inspired with confidence, she should surely expect this. A survey around the “rift” on the river Is now being made and a channel will bo out around It as soon as possible. A boat will then be run between here and some point down the river. This will open up anew territory and trade, and cotton that has heretofore gone to other points will come here. The race for the Legislature is a quiet one. Mr. Conn is supported by four-fifths of the whito people in the county and I)r. Kenan by a majority of the negro voters. The crops In this county have turned out a great deal better than was expected and the outlook now is that an average crop will be gathered. Augusta's Factory War. Augusta, Ga., Sept. B.—This morning six men, escorted by police, started to work in the picker room of the Augusta factory. They were met at the mill by several hundred operatives,who indulged In jeers. Four out of the six entered the ollice of the Superintendent and two were induced to remain out. Alter remaining a short time the four reoruils lelt. This afternoon at 2 o’clock eight bands, es corted by police, entered the mill and worked in the picker room untllOo’clook. Several hundred operatives remained on the streete In the neighborhood of the mill, but offered no violence. EBorts will be made to run the Augusta factory to morrow. There are no developments at the other factories. During the afternoon the strikers held aloof and did not cluster around the gates and corners as during the morning. The object ot this move on the part of the mill men seems to be to plainly demonstrate to the strikers that the mill property be longs to the stockholders. Is under the charge ot the President, and that the po lice authority will protect the presidents In their rights to run their property a* they wish. The Knights are determined and will not yield. They are said to be in need of funds. Florida’* Metropolis. JiCKßONviLi.lt, Fla., Sept. B.— William Bird, a young netcro employed hsu section hand on the Savannah, Florida and West ern railway, who was shot last night In the suburbs of Brooklyn by George Dan iel, also oolored, died at 1 o’clock. Daniel claim* that he shot Bird while stealing milk In hts yard late last night. Percy Faming, a youth 8 years of age. accidentally shot his brother Walker, aged 13 years, while out hunting, about a mile from this city, this morning. The shot took effect in his side and leg. Hlb wounds may prove fatal. Adam Cbampman, a thirteen-year-old boy, was badly mangled to-day while playing on the turn table of tho Jackson ville and Fernandlna railway. He is pro bably fatally injured. Death at Quitman. Quitman, Ga., Sept. B.— l. 8. Seaman, a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Quitman, died this morning of hemor rhagic fever, alter an Illness of a lew days. Ills of the Porkers. Indianapolis, Ino., Sept. B.—As hog cholera is reported as ravaging various sections of Indiana and Illinois It may be interesting to state that yesterday a Henry county tarmer appeared at the State Agricultural Bureau and said: Having lost a large number of hogs re cently by what was thought, to be cholera, lie concluded to have a post mortem ex amtnation made <m one of them. No truces of cholera were loiind, but instead there was a large number of parasites or trichina: in the stomach of the hog. The stomach will be placed in the hands of a physician for closer analysis. A Race War in the Minos. Coshocton, 0., Sept. B.— A report was received here last night to the effect that a conflict had occuried between the black and white miners of the Franklin coal mines. Twenty shots were expended. The Sheriff Is now rallying a posse to go totbesoeneof the trouble. The troulife has risen on aocount of the black miners superseding the whites, who have been out on a strike since April 16. Detect ives are now guarding the mines and chutes. A number of miners on both sides were Injured, but how seriously could not be ascertained. England's Trades Unions. Hull, Sept. B.—The British Tracies Union Congress to-day adopted a resolu tion declaring it to be the duty of the State to provide for tho official eleotton expenses of candidates for Parliament, and that It is the duty o! the State to pay salaries to members of tbo House. A Laiior Electoral Committee was formed, composed of fourteen members. Ch a pii It epee’s Defen *o. City ok Mexico, Sept. B.—To-day being the annlversury of the heroic de fense of the castle of Cbapultepeo during tbe American war, solemn memorial ser vices commemorative of tbe valor of tbe cadets who fell there were bold at Cbapul tepec, the President, Cabinet and highest officers ol the armv and civil service being present. Services were also held in all the churches. GEN. BULLISH IN IRELAND. Tho Situation Not ns Serious as He Hud Anticipated. London, Sept. B.—Gen. Sir ltedvevs Bailor reports that oounty Kerry, Ire land, and the western part of county Cork are in a less serious state of lawless ness ihan he expected, although be says there is a wide-spread demoralization among the peasantry, which will require energetic and sustained effort to coriect. Gen. Boiler adds that satisfactory pro i ress is being made in the work of ar resting the area I of demoralization, and that local sources of crime and disorder are being especially oheoked. Since tbe interview between Lord Hart ingtou and Lord Salisbury all hope of a compromise between tbe government and Mr. l’arnell has been abandoned. Lord Randolph Churohill is disposed to bargain with Mr. Purnell on the basis of govern ment support of the single clause of Mr- Parnell’s bill relating to suspension of evictions. The majority of the Cabinet are opposed to any Irish legislation until next year. NO TAMPERING TO BE ALLOWED. Lord Hartington insisted that there should be no tampering with tbe Parnell bill, and promised Lord Salisbury the vote of the Unionists if the government abso lutely opposed the bill. The Chamberlain section will not vote on the bill. Mr. Chamberlain, who has gone to the coun try, says be will take no part in the de bate. He adheres to bis determination to do nothing to embarrass the government in dealing with Ireland. Lord Randolph Churchill will offer Mr. Parnell facilities for a seoond reading of his bill on Bept. 16, on condition that the PurnolliUjs offer no obstruction to passing the whole of the estimates. The l’arnel liies, acting to obtain control of the gov ernment, insist upon tbe consideration of Mr. Parnell’s bill betore the estimates. The probable issue will be that Mr. Par nell will accept Lord Randolph’s oiler, knowing tbat the deleat of bis bill is cer tain. Air. Parnell has sent a draft of his measure to Mr. Gladstone. The first clause provides that lease holders may apply to the court to fix the judicial rent; second, that tenants, whose rents were fixed u year ago, may apply to the court lor a revaluation; and third, that the court, pending decision on the applica tions, may suspend an ejectment on pay ment ol such proportion of the rent as the court may decide to lie proper. Tbe Standard says tbat Mr. Gladstone lias announced that lie will not support Mr. Parnell’s land bills. M’CARTHY’S DEPARTURE. A farewell banquet was given to Justin McCarthy this evening prior to his de parture for America. Air. l’arnell pre sided. In a speech Mr. Parnell said that Americans would welcome Air. McCarthy as the foremost Irishman of tbe age and as the most truthful exponent of the Irish question. Great Britain’s first duty, he said, was to give effeot to the principles upon which her own greatness is based, namely, rule of tbe people by tbe people and for tho people; and, also, if she pleased, to guarantee fair plav to the Protestant community in Ireland, though he doubted that there were many who feared that the Protestants would not have fair play. A majority of tho Lib erals had supported the Irish bill, and be hoped, with weapons of legality and mod eration, to enable Ireland to take the po sition which God bad destined her. Air. McCarthy said he was not going to America' on a political mission, but merely to pay a friendly visit. HOOSHSRB HTTIiIi OItBEN. • Hr. Jerome Kdmunda to lm Re turned to the Senate, White Uivkk Junction, Vt., Sept. 8. —One buudred and thirty-eight towns give Orinsbeo, Itep., for Governor, 23,658, and Sburtleff, Deni., 11,217, a Republican majority of 12,341, with 103 towns to be heard from. For member of Congress from the First district, forty-one towns give Stewart, Rep.. 11,876, and Bridgbam, P-m., 4,202; Stewart’s majority 7,173, with thirty-nine towns to he heard Irom. In the Second district seventy-four towns give Grout, Rep., 12,624, and Fol. som, Item., 6,764; Grout’s majority 6,770, with flfty-seven towns not reported. The Republicans hare elected 112 mem bers of tbe State House of Representa tives, tbe Democrats 18, and the working men 1. Of the Republican members elect ed DO favor Mr. Edmunds for United States Senator. EDMUNDS’ SCOOP. Burlington, Vt., Hept. B.—Senator Edmunds la assured ol re-election by an overwhelming majority. One hundred and sixty-eight towns elect Edmunds, llep., representatives, 12 unpledged Re publicans, 6 anti-Edmunds. Rep., 16 Democrats and 3 Edmunds Democrats. Of the remaining 86 towns, 25 will probably elect Edinunus men. The Republicans have elected all their county tickets. Tbe State prohibition vote will be much smaller than was ex pected. THE RESULT IN ARKANSAS. Little Rock, Ark., Sept. S. —Partial returns from half the counties in the State indicate no change Irom the estimates telegraphed Monday nigbt. Combinations between tbe Republicans and other ele ments affected the Democratic vote In several counties and defeated tbe local Democratic tickets wholly or In part. The Democrats claim this county by 1.000 majority. The State labor ticket carried White and Nevada counties, and will re- Ceive 4,000 or 6,(N0 votes in tbe State, drawn about equally from Democrats and Republicans. The Legislature is largely Democratic, the Democratic losses and gains being about equal. WISCONSIN kkrunLlC A NS. Madison, Wis., Sept. B.—At the Re publican State Convention to-day Jere miad M. Rusk was renominated for Gov ernor hy acclamation. The Governor was led to tbe chamber and returned thanks amid great enthusiasm. G. W. Ryland was nominated for Lieutenant Governor and Ernest G. Timms was re nominated for Secretary of State. MASSACHUSETTS PKOHIIIITIONIBTS. Worcester, Mass., Sept. B.—Tbe State Prohibition Convention here to-day was tbe largest ever betd in tbe State. T. J. Latbrop, of Taunton, was nominated for Governor and Dr. John Blackmer for Lieutenant Governor. TEXAS PROHIBITIONISTS. Dallas. Tex., Sept. B.— Tbe State Pro hibition Convention met here yesterday, organized and adopted a platform. A full State ticket will be nut out to-day, beaded by Col. Dabuey, ol i’arls, lor Gov ernor. A Great Fire at Thorn. Berlin, Sept. B.— A great Are broke out in Tborn to-day and destroyed many bouses, rendering 200 families bom dess. Due woman was burned to death and many ether persons wore Injured. (PKICE SIO A TEAK.) i G CENTS A COPT, i ALEXANDER QUITS SOFIA A SIGNIFICANT ADDRESS TO HIS OFFICERS. One of Bt. Pnfccrfibarg'i Ppri Advo- CAtAn a Kuao Turkish Alliance—Tho Utilitarian National Amembly Ex pected to K*Rlect Prince Alexander —Turkey Enforcing the Conscript Law In Syria. Bt. Petersburg, Sept. B.—La Novo® Vremya urges Jtussia to secure a good understanding with Turkey, and urges Turkey not to abandon its traditional policy of adapting itself to existing cir cumstances. “Kusso-Turkish alliance,” adds La Novoe Vremya, “would solve tne Bulgarian question. Russia should concern herself less about Western Eu rope in order to obtain a freer hand In the East.” THE rORTK’B POSITION. Constantinople, Sept. B.— The Port, has sent a note to the powers praying them to prevent foreign military occupa tion of Bulgaria. Turkey has authorized the Ottoman Bank to issue a loan for 500,000 Turkish pounds, half payable directly and the re mainder in installments. Diplomats hero believe that the Bttl garian National Assembly will re-elect Prince Alexander. The population of Syria are almost in state of Insurrection because of the active efforts of Turkey to force Hyrian recruits Into the Turkish army. The Syrian re serves have been called out and general conscription is being enforced. Several thousand recruits have been sent to Da mascus. The people, generally, are much excited. It. is stated that M. de filers threatened to withdraw trom the triple alliance oi Germany, and Austria insisted udoo tba retention of Prlnoe Alexander. ALEXANDER’S FAREWELL. Vienna, Sept. B.—Die Neue Frele Press says that Prince Alexander yesterday,; when delivering bis farewell address to his officers, said: “If mv departure is noli forever, it Is until the National Assembly of Bulgaria decides the question.” Die Neue Frei Press says that in spite of her promises Russia will not permit the appointment of any other than a Rut* stau as governor of Bulgaria. ALEXANDER'S DEPARTURE. Sofia, Sept. B.—Prinoe Alexander ha* signed a deed of abdication and has de parted trom Sofia. While the meeting of army officers and notables was being held to-day M. Zankotf entered, whereupon the meeting was im mediately adjourned. A compact mass of people witnessed Prince Alexander’s departure. The Prince stood up In his carnage, bowing' to the people, and sayipg: “Good-bye, mv brothren.” The populace were much; a Heeled. Tears sprang to many eyes, and hearty wishes were expressed for the. Prince’s speedy return. The Prince will! go first to i-oiii Paianka. A manifesto was issued by Prince Alexander prior to his departure. It. says: “We, Alexander, Prince of Bulgaria, being convinced that our departure will contribute to Bul garia's liberation, having received assurances from tne Czar that nobody shall Interfere with its Internal affairs, wishing to prove how dear to us are the interests of Bulgaria, for which we are willing to sacrifice that which is more precious to us that life * * After ex pressing his affection for his subjects and heartfelt gratitude (or their devotion, ba says be will pray God to shield and pros per the country. Prince Alexander accompanied by M. Btambuioo. Th l’rinoe will go direct to Darmstadt. Tne inclusion of Karaveloff in the re genoy council is strongly opposed by a portion of the army. It, has already caused a stormy debate and may cause further trouble. Prince Alexander’s de parture was a mournful ceremony. There was no cheering. BROOKLYN’S .JOCKEY CLUB. Results of tlie Day’s Races Over the New Course. New York, Sept. B.—The following • were the events at the Brooklyn Jooloey Club course to-day: First Rack— For all ago*: six furlongs. Lizzie K rep ns won. with Editor second and Ada Keene third. Time 1:15%. Siccosn Rack—One and one-eighth mPes. Kii'hmoud won, with Netllesecond and Peeke kill third. Time 1:57%. Tnißn Rack—For all ages; one mile. Are tino won, with Santa Clans second and Harry Russell third. Time 1:41-%. Fourth Rack—For two-year-olds: three quarter* of a mile. Bes-ie June won, with Feren/.i seoond and Ittilala third. Time 1:18. Firth Rack—One and one-sixteenth miles. Gonfalon won. with Ten Strike second and Favor third. Time 1:49%. Sixth Rack— For all ages; one mile. Valet woo, with Mrllowlliig second and Telle Poe third. Time 1:48%. Rase Ball. Washington, Sept. B.—Tbe following games were played to-day: At Baltimore—Baltimore 1. Metropolitans. At Cincinnati—Cincinnati 4. Louisville 8. At Detroit—Detroit SI, Washington *. At Pittsburg—Pittsburg 2, St. Loin* t. At Chicago—Chicago 6. New Yore 4. At 81. Louie—St. LonUA, Philadelphia 2. At Kansas City—Kansas City 2, Boston t. Two Suffocated hy Coal Gas. Chicago, sept. B.—John Enright and his wife, recently married, were found dead in nod to-dav, having apparently been dead over twenty-four hours. They had entertained a lew callers Monday night, for whom they probably cooked supper. They went to bed leaving #ie lid o!f the stove. Tbe gas Irom tbe stove suffocated them. A Negro Killed. Norfolk. Va„ Sept. B.—To-day James Banks (oolored) entered the grocery store of B. T. Ward and beDaved disor derly and Ward ordered him out. He re fuaed to go and a difficulty enaued, In which Ward ktllod Banks with a cart wheel spoke. Ward Is in jail. Pomology in Virginia. Charlottesville, Va., Sept. B.— Tb State Pomologlcal Convention le in session here, with Commissioner of Agri culture narrison presiding, discussing fruits, grapes especially. There Is a tiny exhibit at tbe convention. Knd of the Hana A Sons Strike. New York, Sept. B.—Tho strike in ttat shoe factory ol Hana 4 Sons, corner of Centre and White streets, was ended to day by tbe Arm agreeing to make tbe fao* tnry a union shop. About 400 men were engaged in the strike. Calhoun’s Monument. Washington, Hpt. B.— Secretary La mar has gone to a New Hampshire vil lage to prepare In quietness bis address to be delivered at tbe unveiling of tbe monument to John C.Calbouu ia Charles ton Nov. i.