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I ? r / THE LEDGERS GAFFNEY, S. C., OCTOBER 27, 1898. MAHGKAND MUST GG OR WAR IS CERTAIN Tolerate No Delay. FURTHER NAVAL ACTIVITY INQUIRERS REACH ATLANTAe j War InvestlK»tlug Board to Inspeoi Fort McPherson Alt'nlrs. Ati.axta, Oct. 21.—The war invest!- j gating commission arrived in this city - today from Jacksonville, where for the Englishmen Assert They Will past week it has been inspecting the conduct of the camp of the Seventh army corps, under General I itzhogh Lee, and other camps in the immediatj ▼iciuity. After calling on General Pennington, in command of the department of the gulf, the commission proceeded to Fort McPherson. The only work to be done hero is in connection tvith the hospital at the fort. This is one of the largest military hospitals in the country, and it contained at one time during the past summer almost 1,000 patients, most of them coming from Tampa and other Florida camps. The war commission devoted the por tion of the forenoon remaining after its arrival here to an inspection of the hos pital at Fort McPherson. The mem bers separated into parties of two each for the purpose of visiting the various divisions of the institution. The commissioners talked with sur geons, nurses and patients. They en countered no complaint from the sick men and the nurses stated that the work was constantly growing less and less irksome, owing to the decrease in the number of patients. Orders Received at Portsmouth to Prepare All Ships of the British Fleet and Reserve For Immediate Mobilization. London, Oct. 25.—All interest today is centered in the Marquis of Salisbury’s addition to the Fashoda correspondence, ■contained in the publication of the Brit ish blue book on that sobject. The Conservative newspapers express them selves as being highly pleased wdth his rejoinder to the French yellow book on the same subject. They declare that it dispels the idea spread by the dispatch of the French ambassador here, Baron de Courcel, that the British premier was willing to negotiate on the whole question. But the Liberal aud Radical organs still consider that the Marquis of Salisbury’s attitude admits of 'negotia tions promising a friendly arrangement. The entire press, however, scouts the idea of the possession of Fashoda com ing within the sphere of the discussion. The St. James Gazette this afternoon Bays: “We are prepared to negotiate the question of the western frontier of the Bahr-El-Ghazell district, but we must control the Nile, both banks and water sheds, from its source to the sea.” The Globe thinks the Marquis df Salisbury has made it clear that Major Marchand must quit Fashoda W'ithout conditions. “Until that is done,” The Globe says, “there can be no discussion of the French claims in Africa.” Gunboats From Sebat. The Globe points ont the significant announcement in General Kitchener’s feport, that he sent gunboats south from Sebat towards Meshra-Er-.Rck, the prin cipal trading center of the Bahr-El- Ghazell region, with instructions to es tablish necessary outposts, and that be fore he left Sebat he completed arrange ments for the maintenance of those sta tions. “This move,” The Globe adds, “brings our position down to the eighth parallel or north latitude and the valley of Bahr- El-Ghazell, which, at this moment, is under the rule of the khedive.” The Pall Mall Gazette concludes from the publication of the blue book that French government has been given to understand that its title to territory abutting on the left bank of the Nile is “rejected as utterly untenable and Franco must accept the position or take the consequences.” The Westminster Gazette suggests as a solution that the French be granted “way-leave” and “enclave” for com mercial purposes in the Bahr-El-Ghazell district. “Way-leave” is the right of way over another’s ground. “Enclave” is to shut in, to enclose a territory within the territories of an other power. French Press Hopeful. The French papers today aro more hopeful and believe that a pacific solu tion of the dispute will be found. The English pajAersare full of particu lars of naval news, but the only fresh- development is an order received a! Portsmouth to prepare all the ships of the fleet and the reserve for immediate mobilization. Eight additional war ships there, in consequence, commenced coaling today and working parties were immediately placed on board the other reserve vessels at Portsmouth. SECOND IS MUSTERING OUT. All («uns Boxed Up For Shipment to the Columbia Arseiml. Montgo.mkky, Ala., Oct. 21. — The Second Alabama regiment is again in camp at the state fair grounds. The camp discipline has been greatly relaxed aud the remaining ten days or two weeks of enlistment will be devoid of laborious work. All of the guns and accouterments, excepting enough to equip the daily guard detail, have been boxed up, preparatory to being sent to the govern ment arsenal at Columbia, Tenn., and this fact will preclude the holding of any parades or even any practice drills. The mustering out began today and as the examining physician will be as sisted by three local physicians it is ex pected that the examinations will be completed within a week. It is stated that since the troops real ize that they are to be mustered out of service beyond any doubt, many who were before the furloughs anxious to be given a chance to return to private life are now disposed to remain in service and go to Cuba. In fact, it stated that several compa nies will be organized after the disband ment of the regiment and offer them selves to the war department to be as signed to uncompleted regiments from other states. NO DANGER OF SPAIN RENEWING THE WAR Irrefutable Proofs That She Cannot Fight Again. CAMARA’S FLEET SPLIT UP JUDGE M. Unexpected Stroke of Paralysis He Suffered Proves Fatal. Atlanta, Oct. 21.—Judge Marshall J. Clarke, who yesterday suffered a stroke of paralysis, is dead. He never re covered consciousness after being taken from tlio courthouse to his residence. Marshall Johnson Clarke was born at Lumpkin, Stewart county, Ga., June 27, 1M!J. In 1K55 he entered Mercer university and after graduating was ad mitted to the bar. In 1885 he was ap pointed judge* of the city court of At lanta. Judge Clarke held this position for one year, and at the expiration of this time ho was appointed on the bench as judge of the Atlanta circuit. This po sition he held until the fall of 1H1K1, when he resigned, with still three years and a half before him, having at the time just entered upon the duties of a new term. Judge Clarke tendered his resignation in order to once more enter the field of motion of Breaking Off Negotiation? Over the Cuban Debt Regarded b>‘ Politicians In 3Iadrld as Suicidal and Preposterous. New Yokk, Oct. 25.—Telegraphic in quiries by The World correspondent a; Madrid have elicited irrefutable proofs that the Spanish dockyards show abso lately no signs of renewed activity noi the slightest symptom implying tin. remotest idea of renewing the struggle with the United States. The vessels composing Admiral Ca mara’s fleet are now dispersed to va^ rious ports, chiefly Cadiz, Carthagenu and Ferrol, with their crews reduced to a peace footing, the majority of the offi cers on leave aud the marines ashore. Work on all coast defense works and fortifications for defense, the arsenal i and the dockyards stopped at the sus pension of hostilities. Tue officers and men of Admiral Cer- vera’s fleet obtained unlimited leave on arriving. At Ferrol and Cadiz especially thing.* are as quiet as before the war. Besides, gunnery aud machinery trials on sev eral of the war vessels, including tho Charles V, aud the Pelayo, revealed la mentable deficiencies. From conversations with ministers and leading politicians The World cor respondent can state that the notion ol breaking off negotiations over the Cuban debt is regarded as absolutely prepos terous and suicidal. Evt*n as to thy Philippines, by which vastly greate: store is set, it is taken for granted hero that Spain must in the long run yield whatever the United States insist upon. YELLOW BOOK JUST ISSUED Part France Played In the Recent Spaiilsli-Ainericitii War. Paths, Oct. 25.—The French yellow book, dealing with tho part France tool; in the Spanish-American war, is pub lished. It comprises 17 documents, anti consists of a dry record of the exchange of dispatches with Madrid and Wash ingtou, while arrangements were Ihuhs made for the mediation of France. M. Gambon, the French ambassador at Washington, it is shown, cabled on Aug. 4 that the United States had ac cepted Spain’s proposal that the peace RACE WAR IN MISSISSIPPI. One White Man and Nine Blacks Killed Near Harpersvllle. Meridian, Miss., Oct. 24.—A bloody race war is raging in Scott county, 50 miles west of this city. As the result of an attempt to arrest a negro near Harpersville, one white deputy is dead, three wounded, and, according to the latest report, nine negroes have been killed by citizens and a sheriff’s posse combined. The pursuit of about 60 ne groes, who had joined the original offender with the avowed determination to prevent his arrest aud capture and who ambushed the party attempting the arrest, continues, and the number of | fatalities will undoubtedly assume ! larger proportions. Governor McLaurin has gone to the scene, which is about 10 miles north of Forest, the nearest railroad point. Five negroes concerned in the riot have been arrested at Harpersville. They are being brought here aud will be tried immediately upon arrival. The excitement here continues and streets are thronged with men who have been arriving since last night. NEGROES FIRE ON WHITES. 816 NAVAL REVIEW ON THE DELAWARE RIVER Fully Under Way. SECRETARY LONG THERE I DEFICIT GREATLY REDUCED. j State Treasurer Kills Makes 1’iiblto Ills Annual Report. Montgomery, Ala , Oct. 2z.—State Treasurer Kllis has made public his an- Quaker City's Peace Jubilee “ di °* When Governor Johnston went into office on Dee. 1, two years ago, he re quested the legislature to appoint a com mittee for tho purpose of thoroughly investigating the condition of the treas ury and to announce its condition on Jan. 1, 18'J7. This committee reported the treasury deficiency to be $wfK),000. The state au ditor shortly afterwards made a careful examination of the state’s financial con dition aud reported that on Jan. 1 the deficit was near $000,000. The report just made public by State Although not connected with the waj I active practice, having gained from his preparations, much attention has been attracted to a request received by the Clyde shipbuilders from the British ad miralty for tenders for four new first- class battleships, a firstclass cruiser aud 12 torpedo boat destroyers. The distinguishing feature is the increased armament, which it is believed will make the battleships, when ready for service, tho most powerful vessels of their class afloat. They will have a speed of 19 knots. The cruiser will be of 14,100 tons and will lie able to steam 2-i knots an hour. All the vessels will mount exceptionally strong, quick firing guns. Mtock Market Wild. Tho stock market opened very excited today. Consols for the ac count opened at 1.07%, a loss of 51-1(5 from yesterday’s closing, and im mediately dropped J H > to 1.07. Every body endeavored to realize profits aud selling was very free. Tho rush to se cure profits was arrested temporarily by the execution of orders from i’aris to bny the specialties. Under this sup port tho market showed a slightly bet ter tone all around and consols rose to 1.07',. Slianish 4s dropped from 41 to 40 aud then regained % of the loss. American securities opened off a point or more, but later shared in the rally. Tho decline at tho opening was at tributed to tho unsettled feeling regard ing the Fashoda trouble. Notwithstand ing it has since improved, tho market in still wild and congested and tho woi . of tho settlement increases the confu sion. British Ships at Halifax. ‘ Halifax, Oct. 25.—The British war- •hips Palin* ami Talbot arrived today from Bermuda. General Lord William Beymour, commander of the troops in British North America, will return from Ottawa at once, his visit having been cut short by the unusual activity in military and naval circles at this sta tion. Cotton Buyers Expect War. Dallas, Oct. 25.—Cotton buyers of Dallas on foreign orders say that owing to tho threatened war between England ami France they have received cables saying: “AH shipm aits from this date until otherwiseiiistroeted must bouude •ubjert to war risks.” Troops Oft' For Anniston. Knoxville, Oct. 25.—Tho provisional battalion of the Third Tennessee, which has l>een here tor a week to attend tha carnival, left for Anniston this morn ing, where vho regiment is encamped. CLARKE DEAD. | imgotiations be held at Paris, saying that President McKinley considered the United States government thereby gave the Spanish government a mark of iD good will aud to France a token of its confidence. Another dispatch from M. Gambon, dated Aug. 13, announces the signing of the protocol aud adds that President McKinley has warmly thanked him for France’s good offices, expressing satis faction at seeing that negotiations would continue at Paris. To this M. Gambon replied chat he was very much pleased at the confidence President McKinley displayed in tho French government ami its representative. M. del Casse, the French minister of foreign affairs, cabled on Aug. 13 that ho highly appreciated those thanks, which, he added, were striking prooi that the “White House had never for one moment misunderstood that high motive which inspired our conduct.” Secretary Day, in a dispatch dated Aug. 15. addressed to M. Gambon, an nounced that a suspension of hostilitie* had been ordered aud expressed satis faction at the fact that M. Gambon ami France had contributed to this happy result. The yellow book concludes with M. del Casse’s dispatch to the French am bassadors at Loudon, St. Petersburg, Berlin and Vienna, informing them of the mediation of France and summar izing the negotiations.' time spent on the bench a ripe experi ence, which at once marked him as one of the ablest attorneys in the state. Central to Get the Sylvanla. Savannah, Oct. 21.—There is a prob ability of the Sylvania railroad being purchased by the Central within tho next few months. Tho trade may lie consummated by Jan. I. The Sylvania road runs from Sylvania to Rocky Ford, where it connects with the Central sys tem. It is about 18 miles in length. Mr. P. I). Baffin, president of the road, and Mr. H. M. Comer, president of tho Central, have had one or two conferences in reference to a sale, it is understood, but nothing definite has )>een done. Italian Bark Goes Ashore. Georgetown, S. C., Oct. 21.—The Italian bark Maria Libera, Parasondola, from Savannah for Cette, France, with staves, became waterlogged in a gale and wont ashore on Cape Roiuttin shoals. The crew abandoned her in boats and came hero. The captain re ports sails and mainmast gone and the vessel will probably be a total loss. He has communicated with the Italian con sul at Charleston. Sergeant Major Found Dead. Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 21.—About 8 o’clock this morning, Calvin McCou, sergeant major in the Third Alabama regiment, was found dead on Jackson street. He had lieen shot, the ball en tering the left ear. He was seen yes terday with considerable money on his person and when found his pockets had lieen cut out and the money was gone. Tbe coroner is investigating. Colonel ,Joseph Alston Dead. CoLtiMWA, S. C., Oct. 21.—News has rea< bed Columbia of tho death of Colo nel Joseph A. Alston, tho popular com mander of tho First South Carolina reg iment, which occurred at Yorkville, S. C., his wife’s homo, after a brief illness. Joe Wheeler Issues Orders. Huntsville, Ala., Oct 21.—General Wheeler has issued an order directing Brigadier General R. H. Hall to organ ize tho ’Vst division, Fourth corps, and await the arrival of Major General A. R. Chaffer Judge's Residence Burns. Washington, Ga., Get. 21.—Thu res idence of Judge William M. Reese has been completely destroyed by lire. The loss is covered by insurance. LARGE BLAZE AT OPELIKA, Business Bouses Destroyed by Fluince of Unknown Origin. Opelika, Ala., Oct. 25.—This place has just been visited by one of thfi largest conflagrations it has ever known. From some unknown cause fire broki* ont in the large furniture store of B. Y. Cooiier’s Sons aud the building aud the stock were stain a mass of flames. The 2-story building adjoining, owned by F. Watkins, was badly damaged and his stock of groceries ruined by fire and water. The elegant 2 story Harwell building, on the west of the furniture store, caught next. In the lower story were located tho grocery store of Good win & Lowe, aud tho jewelry store of J. C. Condon. Upstairs a number of lawyers had offices. All of these offices were ruined. The flames made rapid headway. The night was cold and few people got out quickly. The loss is over $40,000. B. Y. Cooper’s Sons suffered the greatest loss, having a $12,000 stock destroyed, with only $.'>,000 insurance. Tho other losses are about half covered. Ten Negro Rioters Raptured. Lumbkrton, N. C., Oct. 25.—Ten ne groes concerned in tho riot at Ashpole have been captured and lodged in jail here. Two of them confessed to having robbed and burned a store at Ashpi le Thursday night and shooting tho three while men who were guarding tho town early Sunday morning. Ilarloy Baldwin, the ringleader, has so far es caped. Chaplain McIntyre Is Fired. Washington, Oct. 25.—Tho president has approved tho sentence of the court- martial dismissing from tho naval ser vice Chaplain McIntyre of the Oregon for remarks made in a lecture at Denver reflecting on Admiral Sampson aud others. Tillman Is Now Colonel. Columhia, 8. O., Oct. 25.—To fill tho vacancy caused by tho death of Joseph A. Alston, Governor Ellerlio has com missioned Lieutenant Colonel James H. Tillman, a nephew of the senator from this state, colonel of the First regiment. Attempt to Assassinate Three Men Guarding Uuniberton. Wilmington, N. C., Oct. 24.—A spe- j cial from Lumberton says that at 3 a. m. a squad of negroes who were previously dispersed at Ashpole, Robinson county, crept up to town and shot three whites stationed there as guards. The whites were Albert Floyd, Robert Inman aud William Bullard. Bullard is seriously wounded, the others slightly. A hundred whites with bloodhounds quickly gave pursuit ami succeeded in a few hours in capturing three of the ne groes not far from Ashpole. The ne groes are now confined in box cars at Ashpole aud are heavily guarded. The Ashpole incident has increased the excitement at Wilmington, which was already near the danger line. Groups of white men have been on tho street corners all day eagerly awaiting news from Lumberton and Ashpole. Advices from Ashpole this morning say the town is closely guarded by whites aud that all is quiet. FIVE DENIED NEW TRIALS. Case of Talladega Farmers Will Go Before the Supreme Court. Huntsville, Ala., Oct. 24.—Judge John Bruce of the United States court has denied the application for a new trial in the case of Chess Motes, Walter Motts, Dodge Blankenship, John Little john and Jasper Robinson, recently con victed at Birmingham of the murder of W. A. Thompson, a government wit ness, who was shot down on the public highway near Sylacanga last March. The men were sentenced to life im prisonment, but have been in jail under a suspension of sentence, awaiting the result of the application for a new trial. After the new trial was refused tho attorney representing the defendants asked for an order of a writ of error, which was made and granted, and the case will lie appealed to tho supremo court of the United States. The five men are all well-to-do Talla dega county farmers. Fora “Greater Birmingham.” Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 24.—Birming ham’s citizens are in a great furor over j the proposition to extend the limits of | the city 8 miles eastwardly and several j miles to the west. The local newspa- I pers, a good many owners of real estate ' in Birmingham aud most of the non- | property owners appear to favor the : scheme of “Greater Birmingham,” as it I is called, but the people of the suburban neighborhoods and tho owners of the I farms aud fields that are proposed to lie ! included are remonstrating vigorously. The proposed extension would give tho city a population of GO,000. Mayor Uses Ills Veto I'en. Atlanta, Oct. 24.—Mayor Collier to day vetoed a franchise ordinance recently adopted by council giving tho Consoli dated Street Railway company grants in West Atlanta. He gives as a reason for his action the fact that council re quired the Atlanta Street Railway com pany to promise transfers and made no such demand of the Consolidated. Therefore the mayor holds that this is unfair discrimination against the At lanta company. Kfl u-ts to Stay In Fall. Raleigh, Oct. 24.—All efforts to keep the Second regiment in the service have been formally abandonod. Tbe war de partment gave the olticers until Oet. 2<i to get tho signatures of 720onlisted men to a petition for retention in tho service. Tho officers found it could not lie done. Tho officers and soldiers left here after the tents and other property had boon taken down and stored in Raleigh. Quarantines Declared Oft'. Montgomery, Ala., Oct. 24. — The state health department has officially de clared off the quarantine by this state of all yellow fever infected districts and re lieved from duty tho quarantine officers on all trains. This will enable railroad traffic aud commerce, which has been badly handicapped, to be fully resumed. A Negro Murderer Lynched. Lafayette, Ala., Oct. 24.—John An derson, a negro charged with the mur der of Charles Holmes, a white farmer 12 miles north of here Friday night, has been taken from tho jail at this place by a strong mob composed of citi zens from Fredonia, Ala., aud West Point, Ga., and banged. Erected IBs Own Scaffold. Atlanta, Oct. 21.—Robert Lewis, a carpenter, has been convicted of mur dering J. F. Haynes, his employer, last August, and sentenced to hang on Nov. 10. While the now jail was in course of construction I^ewis aided in building the gallows ou which he is to pay the death penalty. Hilp Cuptulu Killt lllinscir. FkknaMIhna, Fla., Oct. 24 —The Aus trian steamer Istok, leaving Rotterdam Sept. 20, has arrived here in command of Mate I^ziah. On Oct. iGlabdlo, tho master, committed suicide by jumping overboard. I'lilladi-lphiu Favored by Excellent Weather and Great Crowds In Her Celebration of the Splendid Victory Uncle Sam Won Over Spain. Philadelphia, Oct. 25.—Tie great peace jubilee is now fairly on, the first of the three monster pageants, the naval review ou the Delaware river, occurring today. The city is crowded with peo pie and the weather was favorable. The iiinc naval vessels were anchored in the middle of the stream equidistant apart, aud in all stretching out for about 2 miles on the city front. The war vessels remained at anchor curing the demonstration, every one of them gaily trimmed with bunting from stem to stern. Below League island navyyard 200 other steam vessels had rendezvoused and from this point tho procession moved up the river past the anchored fleet of warships. The Me- Caulley, with Commodore Josiah R. Adams of the Philadelphia Yacht chib, the officer of the day, ou board, led the fleet, followed by the yacht May, with the secretary of the navy on board. Then in order came steamers with invited guests, members of the jubilee committee, city councilmen, the mayor and other city officials, tiie local aud visiting newspaper men, and following these came the long line of excursion steamers. The imposing pageant passed tiie warships on the New Jersey side of the river aud each man-of-war as the yacht May came abreast belched forth l salute of 17 guns in honor of the sec retary of the navy. The spectacle was a grand one. MISS GRACE ARENTS LOSES. She Must Pay Damages For Accusing a Woman oi ’I'liel t. Richmond, Oct. 25.—Tho jury in the law aud equity court has returned r. verdict against Miss Grace Arents of New York in the suit for damages 1 brought by Mrs. Laura Dowdon of this city. Miss Arents is a ncice of the lato | L<*wis Giuter, cigarette magnate. Sue! often spent much time with him in his ! palatial residence here, which he willed ! to her at his death. Mrs. Dowdeu was Mr. Ginter's house- ; keeper, and she claims that before his : ! death he discharged her upon complaint j of Miss Arents, who accused her of i stealing jewels. Miss Arents testified in her own do- ! 1 fense, saying she was not responsible | tor Mrs. Dowdeu's diseharge. The suit | | was lor 825,UUd, hut the jury gave her ! only $1,000. Eleven of the 12 men fa- ! ! voied giving her $15,000. One held out j against awarding any damage and the ' compromise verdict was agreed upon. PRESIDENT COMING SOUTH. il>: Will Attend (lie Pence Jubilee to B * Held In At loiita. Washington, Oct. 25.—A committee | of prominent citizens of Atlanta, Ga., ' Treasurer Ellis shows the deficiency ou » ! Sept. 30 to be $251,755 90. The new tax assessment law and a more rigid enforcement of the laws in tended to regulate tho handling of the state’s money by public officers are maiuly responsible for the tremendous reduction of the deficiency within a year and three-quarters. CARTER TO BE DISMISSED. Generally Understood That the Ver dict In HU Case Is Guilty. Washington, Oct. 22.—The case of Captain O. M. Carter, corps of engi neers, who was courtmartialed for ir regularities in connection with the gov ernment work at Savannah, is now ready for the action of the president, and will l>o presented to his considera tion in a day or so. At the personal request of Secretary Alger the case was reviewed by a former United States senator, who was made a special United States attorney for the purpose, in order to settle some troublesome legal complications which had arisen in connection with the court- martial proceedings. It is generally understood in military circles that Captain Carter was found guilty of the charges on which he was tried, and that lie was sentenced to dis missal from the army. A sentence of that kind cannot bo executed without the approval of the president. REFUGEES GO BACK HOME. Jackson Business Men Preparing to Reopen Their Stores. Jackson, Miss., Oct. 22.—Jackson has today assumed a more cheerful aspect. With all quarantine restrictions re moved, the refugees are returning homo and the business men are preparing to again throw open their closed doors. Dr. Murrah, president of Millsaph’s college, announces that the institution will open Nov. 3. TSere has been no sickness in the college. There was a heavy frost last night and the weather continues cold. Fif teen new eases of yellow fever and three deaths is the official record for the en tire state for yesterday. No new cases have developed in Jackson today, but a , few' will probably bo reported before night. No deaths, but some of the sick are extremely ill For a National Quarantine. Mobile, Oct. 22.—The Commercial club, at its regular monthly meeting, adopted unanimously a resolution fa voring national quarantine, and also adopted resolutions sftnilar to those adopted by tho Birmingham Commer cial club, petitioning the legislature to make an appropriation for an Alabama exhibit at the Paris exposition, and ask- 11 j „ .u tim •. ., . , ,i ing that body to memorialize congress called at the White House today and to K take actio j; relative to the discrimi- invited President McKinley to attend | nation by France against Alabama iron. J the peace jubilee to he held in that city in the near luture. The date for the celebration has not yet been definitely decided upon, the committee informing the president that the date would de pend on his convenience. The president expressed his earnest desire to make the trip, but stated it was not likely, owing to the press of public business, that be would be- able to leave Washington before D«-e. 15. The committee then informed the presi which is charged $1 per ton more duty than iron from other countries. fit lit uiat the jubilee would be i that date, as it was greatly de the people of tiiat state that he Strikers Gain Their Point. Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 22. — The strike among the miners at Blossburg has been declared off aud work has been resumed at that point. The Sloss Iron and Steel company has acquiesced in the demands of the men that they be not taxed for schools, but be allowed to run their own places of education. Tho tixcd at miners at Blossburg will form a school ir»-d by i board and organize a big school for the education of their children. should | be present. < .■iii;i .*>iie» Fur American*. Washington, Oct. 25.—Secretary Al- i ger cuiried with him to the cabinet I meeting todav a mass of data relating to the evacuation of Cuba by the Span iards and to ihe establishment of camp sites for the occupancy of the American troops Of the latter Colonel Hccker s commission furnished nearly all the in formation and there was no less than three separate reports on the subject. Barnes to Oppose Fleming. Augusta, Ga., Oct. 25.—John M. Barnes of Thompson, United States marshal for the southern district or Georgia, announces that he will make the race for congress in the Tenth con gressional district against Mr. F.emuig. Boa I'd Asks More Rower. Atlanta, Oct. 25.—Tiie Georgia rail road commission, in its annual report, which is now being published, asks the legislature to place sleeping ear compa nies under the board’s jurisdiction. — Masons In Annual ScktIoii, Macon, Oct. 25.—The grand lodge of the Georgia Free and Accepted Masons met in annual session here today. They will adjourn Thursday. There is a large attendance. Sanger Conies to Georgia. Lexington, Ky., Oct. 26.—General Joseph Sanger left today for Columbus I and AmericuS, Ga., to locate camps for j the division now at Camp Hamilton. Steamer Hack From Cuba. Buunsw’K k, Ga., Oct. 25.—The .Mal lory steamship City of Antonio has ar- I Hved from Cuba, where site litis been ; distributing Bed Cross supplies. Colonel Bryan Improving. Savannah, Oct. 25.—Colonel William J Bryan is much better. Surgeon Maus I thinks lie w ill be able to be in the field j within two cr three days. A Tragedy In Greenville. Greenville, S. C , Oct. 22 —Warren E. M. Grube, an architect, was shot and instantly killed in this city by John G. Chaffin, a contractor. The tragedy grew out of a quarrel over the erection of a building. Grube attempted to use u small piece of scantling ou Chaffin, when the latter shot him. Tho coro ner’s jury makes it a wilful homicide. SqIoiis Gather In Atlanta. Atlanta, Oct. 24.—Lawmakers aro coming in for the annual session of the legislature which opens Wednesday. A number of important matters will bo decided by this year's general assembly, among them being the final disposition of the convict lease qncstiou, and lively debates aro in prospect. Sentence For Teague. Gadsden, Ala., Oct. 22. — Albert Teague, who shot down in cold blood, at Albertville, three months ago, Wal ter Clark, depot agent there, was tried at Guutersvfllo and sent up for 35 years, considered a light penalty for the crime committed. Two Workmen Burled Alive. Asheville, N. O., Oct. 22.—Thomas Davis and Wal^-r Allison, both white, were eu tom lied beneath tops of earth and stone at a quarry in this city. Death was instantaneous. The bodies were not recovered for two hours. AtlMiitlaiiH Want McKinley. Atlanta, Oct. 22.—A committee of prominent citizens has been appointed to visit Washington and invito Presi dent McKinley toattend the peace jubi lee which it is proposed to hold in this city some time before Ghmfuias. I'rovust Guard on Band. Savannah, Oct. 22.—A Isittalion o? the Fourth Illinois regiment has \ ar rived in the city from JncksonviLI# to act as a provost guard for the Seventh army corps.