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THE LARGEST Circulation of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. EDGER. SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FBIDAY. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY, S. C., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1900. 81.00 A YEAR. V GIOTIKG AT TAM| GISAUEE3 FIGHT Clash Between Members of Rival Labor Unions. MORE TROUBLE IS FEARED Streets Swarming With Armed Men ''mid Further Fighting Is Immiiioni. Pitched Hattie at Gonzalez’ Factory. About 100 Shots Fired. Tampa, Fla., Nov. 15.—Rioting be tween the International and Resistencia unions of cigarmakers began bore thia morning about 9 o’clock. The fight occurred at the factory of Gonzalez, Mora & Co. of Tampa ami Chicago. They were working a full force of Resistenciu men amounting to about 5K). Tho International men de manded that these men come out. This was refused and the Internationals de clared they would put them our. Tho management of I he house warned them not to come upon their premises, which were enclosed. An luternation man started to enter the gate and the Italian doorkeeper fired upon him with a Winchester. This was followed by several luiudtvd siiots be tween the men, from the outside and in side. The front and side of the build ings were riddled witli bull'ts, but no one injured. Oltteers appeared and dis persed tlm mob. The streets are swarming with men armed with guns, but they are not allowed to collect in immhcrs. Thou- Mauds of excited women and children mw.inn the regions about the factory in Ward 4 and arc making a demon-tra- tiou. All of ilho factories have closed down for tlm flay and are allow itig no work. The mayor is swearing in 10i] extra polic<ni m and tin shcrilf is add ing deputies to Ids force. The mayor has forbidden the torchlight pro's ssions and demonstrations of the tr.nle-iinii ni planned for tonight, or meetings of any kind. Nothing has lieen done to arrest t ha leaders and the men are still on tha streets armed and making all manner of threats. Officers* froelv admit that tho worst of it is probably yet to come. Roth side* are thoroughly worked up and de termined. Tho International union bni about 800 men and tho R.-sititoneia it.oou or more. Fully 8,000 people w re thrown info the streets by the caufliet this morning, us everyone desires to avoid trouble. HARDWICK’S NEW TAX BILL. It Provides For Sweeping Changes la the Pre-tent Laws. Atlanta, Nov. 15.—The features of tho session of tho house this in -rning were the vote on tho age of consent bul ami the introduction of the tax mil by Mr. Hardwick of Washington. The tax bill is the same one prepared by the rax commission last yi ar, ami is mje of the most important measures In- t.riifficoii inTiVll 1 '‘Uat this sc. s.ou. _lii eti'ort will be ma'Ttrrftr-h;rve the bill passed at this session. After being read it was referred to tho committee on ways and means. The bill is an act to provalet for the return and assessment of all real ami personal projwt-y, in this state, for the p U rp<v>cs of taxation; to create a state bQPid of rax commissioners; to prescribe tueir powers and duties, and to fix their 'compensation; to create a county board of assessors in each county; to prescribe their powers and duties and to lix their compensation; to provide the manner of assessing property of certain corpora tions; to provide a tax upon collateral inheritances, and for other purposes connected therewith. Several bills of local importance were InlEodvfced. \f HEARING DRAWS TO A CLOSE Documentary Kvidenco Will Conclude tho Testimony lu the Gaynor Case. New York, Nov. 15.—lu the hearing before United States Commissioner Shields today of the Gaynor conspiracy case, William F. McCauley of Savan nah, who at one time was tho secretary of the Savannah Dredging company, in which Contractors Greene and Gaynor held the majority of the stock, and the .Savannah Towboat company, in which ex-Captain Carter held 250 shares, was the final witness. He admitted that he had been a “dum my bidder” on the contracts so that the accused could go on his bond and to make out that there was competition in the bidding. The documentary evidence will be in troduced at the final hearing tomorrow. Funeral of Marcus Daly. New York, Nov. 15.—Funeral ser< vices over the late Marcus Daly took place at St. Patrick’s cathedral today. Requiem mass was celebrated by tho Right Bishop Brondel of Helena, Mon., assisted by Rev. Father Michael J. La- vello of St. Patrick’s and other#. Tha casket was taken to Calvary and placed in the receiving vault. Censorship Removed. Manila, Nov. 15.—Tho censorship was removed today. General McArthur, however, has issued direction* to the cable companies ordering them to furn ish him with a copy of all press dis patches. Appleton Plant Destroyed. Geneva, Ills,, Nov. 15.—Fire totally destroyed the plant of the Appleton Manufacturing company in this city. Loss, $’.-.0,000. Tho company wanutuc- tured farming machinery. Old Onieers Re-Fleeted. Detroit, Nov. 15.—Tho Society of tho Army of tho Tennessee today re elected their old officers and de cided to hold the next reunion at lu- fdiuuapolis. Seventy Meteor-* Observed. Northitield, Minn., N >v. 15.—Con ditions were favorable ii t night at Goodscll observatory for watching the loemds. About TO meteors were n >ted. REWARDED THEIR KINDNESS I Major Roberts Shows Ills Gratitude to Old friends. Omaha, Nov. 15.—An example of rare human gratitude has just been disclosed J bore. A veteran of the civil war having inherited a fortune, returns to Omaha purposely to reward his benefactors. Major Roberts was with Shermau on tho march to tho sea. Duty made it necessary for him to go to Huntsville, Ala. After Appomattox, he conceived the notion of returning to Huntsville to engage in the mercantile business Call ing tw r o brothers to his aid, they jointly embarked in an enterprise which in a few years proved success!ul. Failing in health, the major was compelled to go to the mountains. Belling out his in terest in the business to his brothers, ho came west. He fell in with tho gold seekers in 1ST6 and migrated to the Black Hills, where he invested his for tune and lost. After years of unsuc cessful efforts to recoup ho drifted to Omaha and joined a local Grand Army post. The major apoealed to the G. A. R for assistance and it was through their influence that he was installed in a position in the government service. At last a shadow came over his life. He was accused of stealing money from tho government. Major Roberts was convicted of stealing a small amount. His old comrades made reparation, and through their influence he was saved the ignominy of a felon’s cell. A year ago Major Roberts bid adieu to his old comrades here and returned to Huntsville, where his two brothers lived in tho enjoyment of independent fortunes. They invited him to share their bachelor quarters. Within eight months of his arrival these brothers died. Being without legal heirs, they willed all their property to their brother. Placing his business affairs in shape, Major Roberts purchased at the bank at Huntsville two drafts, eaoii for $5,009, made payable to his order. Patting them in his pocket, ho camo to Omaha, called upon MajorGlark nudOaptain Mar tino, and presented each with a draft for $5,000 as a token, he said, of his gratitude for their manifold kindnesses to him during his trials and troubles of former years. GOVERNOR-ELECT SAMFORD Ills ( 'onilitloii Somewhat Improved. Onesiion of Succession. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 15.—The succession of the governor .ship remains an unsettled uroposition. Governor* elect 8amford's condition remains prac tically unchanged. He is extremely iiL Tue anxiety hero is intense, but was Mmiewlmt relieved by the authoritative ami' uiicomcut irom Opelika that tue govai'iiur elect had commenced to mend ami that it was not unreasonable to be lieve flint he would be able to come to M ml; mierv and take the oath of office Die. 1. J ho two bills which were presented in tho hmi'.c, the one fixing the succes sion of tho governorship in the event of the death of the governor-elect, tho otlter s king to abolish the requirement that tb" govm >r-elc t shall take the oatli in the presence of tin* general as sembly, were favorably rciKiried and read a second timo. An Oiler to llryiin. New York, Nov. 15.—Tho Martin Kngel association, tho Tammany Hall organization of tho K'.gbth assembly dis trict, has formally voted to offer Wil liam J. Bryan a liandsomo fee to come to New York and take charge of the le gal deleuso of the district captains of the Eighth assembly district, indicted for alleged violations of tho election laws. Mint fllinsclf rtirough Hut Head. Fort Wayne, Nov. 15.—Frank Alder* man, wealthy real estate man and capi talist, shot himself in the head with a revolver this morning, dying instantly. He walked into a hardware store, pur chased a revolver, loaded it and then sent a bullet into his brain. Ho is thought to have been iusano. Fire Follows an Explosion. Pittsburg, Nov. 15.—A natural gas explosion in South Pittsburg today wrecked the building and seriously in jured three persons, ono fatally. Tho explosion was immedia tely followed by fire, which almost totally consumed the building. Sherman’s Will Probated. Mansfield, O., Nov. 15.—Tho will of the late John Shermau was admitted to probate today in Judge Brinkerhoff’s court. Colonel Myron M. Parker of Washington and Congressman W. S. Kerr of Mansfield were made executors. Duck It 1'ay to Jtuy Clicup? A cheap remedy fur coughs and colds is all right, hut you want some thing that will relieve and euro the most severe and dangerous results of throat and lung troubles. What shall you do? Go to a warmer and more regular climate 9 Yes, if possi ble ; if not possible for you, then in either case take the only remedy that has been introduced In all civilized countries with success in severe throat and lung troubles, “Boschee’s German Syrup.” It not only heals and stimulates the tissues to destroy the germ disease, but allays inflam mation, causes easy expectoration, give a good night’s rest, and cures the spatient. Try ONK botile. Rec ommended many years by ail drug- gi-ts in the world. For sale by S. B. Crawley & Co. CAii'MLS ATTACK STEAMER tilASCOTTE Battle With Idan Eaters In the South Sea. ASSAILANTS DRIVEN OFF A formation of the Agricultural Implement Trust is openly annouc- c< d. After January 1. 1001, every niece nf machinery used by tne fann er must be purchased at trust prices. To r- inovo a troublesome corn and bunion : First soak the corn or buo- ion in warm v ; , Ur to - ft. nit then pare it down as elo'-oly as possible without drawing bicod and apply j Cbanibf rUin's Pain Balm twice' daily; nibbing vigorously for five miiiiiti-s at . aeh anpituoticn, A corn p’.isUj' sh"iild lie worn for a fjvv days to proti I it from i he shoe. As a general liniment for sprain ip bruises imnont -o' ■ 1 rh uro itism, P dn Malm is id ■ q . b d. l .r tadn by ( herokt e Drug Co. Several Killed and Made Prisoners. Trading Agent Devoured Before the Steamship Arrived ut Kenuuli Where tho Bloody Engagement Occurred. San Francisco, Nov. 15.—The steam ship Mascotte, which has arrived her# from the South seas, brings tales of can nibalism aud the massacre of blacks on the Savage islands. For the past two years tho Mascotte has been trading be tween the Solomon islands. New Guinea aud Now Irelans. Her deck, rails and sails bear the marks of cannibals spears aud bullets. Tho schooner arrived at Kemali, in the Admiralty group, Aug. 29, just after the murder of Herman Matzke, the trading agent there. Captain Maccoa and a boat’s crew went ashore and found that the copra house had been looted and that the trader’s home was a wreck. In the yard of the latter a big pot was sizzling over tho dying embers of a fire and in tho pot were some of the bones of t he trader. The cannibals appeared aud opened fire with guns they had found in the agent’s house. Captain Maccoo aud his crow retreated to tho schooner aud turned loose all the available arms aud tho cannibals were driven off, The Mascotte, which is an auxiliary schooner, met the German sloop of war Seadlo near tha Carolines and notified the captain of the murder. Both the schooner and warship returned to Kemalj and the native villages were shelled- Eighty villages were destroyed by fire, It* natives were killed and 20 taken prisoners. DIED FROnTaSPH^XIATION. Ahlstrom uml an Unknown Woman Found Dead lu a Hotel. New Y'ork, Nov. 15.—Dr. Christo pher T. Ahlstrom of this city and an un known woman were found dead in q bedroom in tho Boulevard hotel, in Broadway, this morning. Both had been suffocated by illuminating gas. Rhein- old Russe, proprietor of tho hotel, said tho couple, whom he had never seen be fore, came to tho hotel about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon. They drank to- get her in the restaurant aud seemed iq tho best of spirits. About 7 o’clock the man asked for a room for himself and tho woman. He was registered as “John Mullen aud wife, New York city.” He was assigned to a room on tno third floor. About 2 o’clock this morning Proprie tor Russe found that gas was escaping from tho room. Au entrance was forced aud the gas was found escaping. Una of tho g is jets burned dimly. Tho woman was ou the floor and the man on the bad. Both were dead. Thy woman was a handsome brunette about 27 years old. Hor clothing was of good quality. On her left hand were four rings which were worth $1,000. In tho room was a sealskin sacque with q tug upon it bearing the name “Marshall Field & Co., Chicago.” There were no signs on either body in dicating poison. It is the opinion of the police that the deaths were accidental PORTER WILL BE LYNCHED. Five Hundred Determined Men Await His Arrival ut Hugo. Denver, Nov. 15.—It is now believed that John Porter, the 10-year-old negro of Lawrence, Kan., assaulted aud mur dered U-yegr-old Louise Frost, whose dead body was found near Limon q week ago. Porter’s confession of last night was confirmed by the finding of tho girl’s pocketbook near the Limon depot, where Porter admitted ho threw it. A dozen citizens of Limon started for Denver today with the avowed purpose of acting as au escort for Sheriff Free- man and his prisoner ou the journey to tho jail at Hugo. Five hundred de termined men, most of them ranchmen, have assembled at Limon and Hugo and they make no secret of their intention to lynch Porter. Order Refused. Colorado Springs, Nov. 15.—Dis trict Attorney McAllister refused this morning an order for the removal of John Porter, tho negro wljo confessed that ho murdered Louise Frost at Li- men, to Hugo, tho couuty seat of Liu- coln couuty, in which the crime was committed. Mr. McAllister bases his refusal upon tho ground that prepara tions were openly being made to lynch Porter either at Limon or Hugo. General Kvans Re-Elected. Augusta, Ga., Nov. 15. — General Clement A. Evans was re-elected com mander of tho Georgia division of the United Confederate veterans. In spite of General Evans’ published intention to retire, no other name was placed in nomination for tho office, and he was unanimously re-elected by a standing vote amid great enthusiasm. Fell to His Death. Columbus, Ga., Nov. 15.—J. S. Mon roe, foreman in charge of the timbers at Hardaway, Jones & Ck ’a dam at Lov er’s Leap, fell from the dam and was killed. He fell a distauce of 18 feet, turning over once or twice, and struck ou his head. Ho died in two or three minutes. Settled an Old Feud. Dallas, Nov. 15.—B. F. Borden and Fred Scroggins met in the public road near Lufkin yesterday afternoon and each began shooting with n pistol. Bor den was killed and Scroggins badly w'ounded. Au old feud was the cause. 3II*a Morgan Weds. New York, Nov. 15.—Miss Louise Pierpont Morgan, the eldest dabghterof J. Pierpont Morgan, today became the bride of Hubert Liviugstou butcurleo. *«'*• -*r v ■' •'»"*> - • -A-w-V* ••- r V -* •#£ NATIONS DRAWN TOGETHER What K tipo-or William Say* In Ills i-p'-oo.i to the Reichstag. Berlin, N.»v. 14.—The reiohatag re- assembled today. The speech irom the throne dwelt at coii-sidorable length ou the events in Cimm, which liave excited such deep emotion among civilizjd peo ple, saying: “Fanatical hate and dark supersti tion, incited by unscrupulous advisers of the court, have driven misguided masses of Chiueso to acts of atrocity agaiustthe outposts of western civilization and Cnristiaus dwelling peaceluily in their midst. “My minister died at the haad of an assassin in a courageous attempt to overcome the rising peril. Th# foreign ers at the capital saw thomselvfes threat ened, life and limb. These tilings of horror united the civilized community where otherwise there was a divergence All nations against which .the un paralleled onslaught was diroefed drew closer. Their sons fought with one mind, shoulder to shoulder, even as yon der standard float s dc by side.* In announcing that the relitions of Germany with all powers are good the speech recalls his majesty’s sorrow at the assassination of King Hambert of Italy, saving he was “my ally aud dear Iriend, who foil a victim to a damnable outrage.” Kxodus cf Finns Has Censed. St. Petersburg, Nov. 14.—Reports from the Viborg district says the exodus of Finns to the United States has ceased and that the migration agents have left that district. Treaty Willi America. San Domingo, Nov. 14.—The Domini can congress will moot in special session Nov. 25 to discuss tho reciprocity treaty with the United States. TRAIN WRECKER CAPTURED White 3Ion Confesses After Being Run Down. Wilmington, N. C., Nov. 14.-Offi cials of the Atlantic Coast Line have boon advised of the capture of Ezra Tarr, a white man, who confessed to having wrecked the through mail and passenger train near Fayetteville last fcafurday morning. Tart fastened an ordinary railroad spike to the rail with his baadkezchief at a dangerous curve. After t ho wrecked train had been piled up in a mass of de bris Tart ran across the country aud confessed his crime to George Lovell. He told Lovoll that he would commit suicide rather than be c.iptu cd. A sheriff’s pos-o with bloodhounds pur sue ibim. V Engineer McGowan was killed and several persons were badly injured. The train which w as wrecked was No. 78 of the Atbii’tic Coast Line from lam- pa to New York. AN OWL DROWNED GY A FISH Remnrkrbie Story Ci iii -s From Willies Coilaiy, Ga. Washington, Ga., Nov. 11.—Harry Walton set a fishhook on the creek near his home and L*fr it over mghr. Tho next morning ho wont to his line and to his great a. touishmenr found a good sized fi. h ou the hook and a large hoot ing owl tangled up in the lino and float ing on the surface of the water. The owl had boon drowned, bur the fish was alive and still pulling un the line. Tho fishing lino had been wrapped about the owl several times. The theory is that during the night the owl hi seeking food found the fish fastened ou the line and undertook to make a meal of him. In the struggle the fish jumped over the owl, wrapping the line about him, rendering him helo- less, and the frequent dips in the water by the fish drowned the bird. ANNUAL REPOiiT OF S GENERAL BUrFINSTON Several Important and Inter esting Features Omitted. POMPOM GUNS DISCUSSEr 81: nation Becomes Serious. Burlington, N. C., Nov. 14.— At Haw River a nonunion cotton mill oper ative was badly beaten by locked out uuiou men. Many cases are being tried against members of the uuiou for not vacating houses owned by the cotton mill company’in accordance with notice. This is the most serious phase thus far of tho strike of tho unionists and the resulting lockout. There are several thousand locked out. Neither they nor the mill owners will make any conces- feigns. Too 111 to Take the Oath. Opelika, Ala., Nov. 14 —The state ment that Governor-elect Samford would take the oath of office was a political item scut out from Montgomery with out tho knowledge of Governor Sam ford, his family or physicians. Colonel Samford is improving steadily, out if a committee were to come his physiciauj would not allow tho members to admin ister the or.th and Colonel Samford’* son is ineligible to perform that func tiou. C harged With As«ault and Battery. Jasper, Ala., Nov. 14.—A genuine sen nation has been created bore by the arrest of W. M. Hicks, a minister of tho Baptist faith, who has been conducting a meeting at Coal City, ou au indict ment against him by the grand jury, charging him with “assault and bat tery” ou a female who attended hi* meeting. Senator Davis' Condition Critical. St. Paul, Nov. 14.—It was announced this morning that there had been nc substantial change since yesterday in the condition of Unirod States Sonatoi Davis. His Systran having becomi much weakened from tho poisoned foot th*; later kidney complications that have de veloped render his condition very se rious. Fire In Detroit. Detroit, Nov. 14.—Fire at the Detroit Bridge and Ironworks c trly t • lay *U I between $45 (KO and $75,00’) * In mage. Five hundred m n are thrown out of employment. Tho 1 ».s»* i- cover* d by in- lurunco. Sent to Hie Government Asjii.iii. San Fbanc sco, Nov. 14 —Thirt c'l insane soldiers from the Philippine who have been con fin-d in th.- Pivsid: • hospital have been o-nt to tho .;'iv m meat asylum ut VVashm^tou. Two Batteries Have Been Ordered Foi Use In the Philippines—Mounting ol Rapid Fire Guns—Delay ’.n Theli Delivery—Other Washington News. Washington, Nov. 15.—The report of General Buffington, chief of the bu reau of ordnance, has been made to the secretary of war. Field gnus ia dis missed with a paragraph stating that the facts can be found iu au appeudix. The ordnance bureau was about to let the contracts for alLfield guns wheu the recommeudatiou of the board of ord nance and fortifications was approved, holding up any actiou for some mouths. It is in connection with field ordnance that au agent of the government has ob tained what he alleges is the secret ol the French field gnu aud which it is proposed shall be tested by this govern ment. Another controversy is that relating to the disappearing gun carriage, whose further manufacture has been decided against by the board of ordnance and fortifications. General Buffington dis cusses the history of this carriage, show ing that it was ordered by the Endicott board and stating that at that time no disappearing carriage was known to the world. There has been a groat deal of discus sion over the socalled “pompom” gnus, 1-pounders. They have been used in the South African war, but uo official opinion has been received regarding them. Two batteries of Q inch guns each have been ordered and as soon as completed will bo sent to the Philip pines. Many rapid fire seacoast guns are mounting. These consist of 5 and fi inch and 15 pounders. The Driggs-Scabury company has delivered 57 -15-pounders aud 20-pounders, but General Buffiiug- ton says that the failure of the company to deliver 15-pounders and carriages un der their contracts with the government has caused serious delay. A similar complaiut is made about the Brown Seg mental wire guns and attention is in vited to an appendix for particulars. Th# report says that heretofore there has been little use for the mountain guns, but upou requisitions from tho Philippines all tho mountain guns on hand, together with two six-gun bat teries, were purchased aud sent to Ma nila. JThcre was also a demand for email caliber machine guns and quite a number have been purchased and seut to the Philippines. Contracts have been made for 1,151,- 000 pounds of smokeless powder, ol which 800.000 pounds were for the use of seacoast guns aud mortars. It is be lieved that the difficulties encountered }ast year have been overcome and that tho new powder will prove satisfactory. During last year there were completed the following heavy guns: Ten 10-iucb rifles, 24 13-inch rifles; 38 12-iuch mor tars, making a total of such heavy guns now ready for use for our defenses of 658. Work on the 16-inch rifle has been retarded, because a larger furuaoe was needed There have been accepted during the year 5,590 armor deck-piercing projec tiles. Out of appropriations of $28,^96,788, the bureau has expended $16,240,785. RIGHT OF WAY IS CLEARED. Private Canal Concessions Have Been Abrogated by Nicaragua. Washington, Nov. 15.—The ministei from Nicaragua, Seuor Don Luis Corea, arrived in Washington this morning after an absence of four mouths iu Nic aragua, during which time he conferred with President Zelaya and the member* of the cabinet concerning Nicaraguan canal affairs and other subjects of inter est to the two countries. He says that the way is now clear of private conces sions and border misnnderctandiugs so that direct government consideration of the waterway may be taken up. Immigrants at Havana. Washington, Nov. 15.—According to a statement from the division of cus toms and insular affairs of the war de partment, tho total number of immi grants arriving at Havana during the past fiscal year was 21,107, of whom 1,286 came from the United States, 17,- 968 from Spain, 871 from Mexico aud 982 from other countries. The total qumber of Chinese immigrants was 578, of whom 5'Hi came via the United States, eight from China via Spain and 64 from Mexico. Death of Consul Moseley. Washington, Nov. 15.—The state de partment has been informed that R. A. Moseley, Jr., consol general of the United States at Singapore, died yesterday at Yokohama, Japan. He was granted leave of absence by the department some weeks ago upon represeutationi that his health demanded a change ol climate. Mr. Moseley was appointed to his position Jan. 7, 1899, from Alabama Yerkes Will Not Contest. Washington, Nov. 16. — John W. Yerkes, late Republican candidate foi governor of Kentucky, and who recently resigned his position os collector of in ternal revenue, called on the c-ommis- "sioner of internal revenue, today. He says he has abandoned all idea of con testing Governor Beckham’s election. He probably will be reappointed to his old position. Will Remain In China. Washington, Nov. 15. — General Chaffee has cabled the war deportment as follows irom Taku, under date of Nor. 14: “Sixth regiment United State* cavalry will remain in China uudei command of Lieutenant Colonel Theo dore J. Wint, with Troops I, K, L, M.’ 1 Free From Plague. Washington, Nov. 15.—Surgeon Gen eral Wyman of tho marine hospital ser vice today received the following cable gram from Surgeon Thomas ut Glas- S ow: “Port declared true Irom plagm Tov. 14.” BIG STEAMSHIP DEAL IS ON International Navigation Company to Hi* Absorbed by New Concern. Baltimore, Nov. 14.—Tho Interna tional Navigation company, which op- ates tho American Red Star line, will bo tho buyer iu au absorption aud com- biuatiou of cceau steamship hues now beiug negotiated. Alexander Erowu of the banking house of Brown <& Sons, financiering the deal, is quoted as say ing: “It is true that a deal is pending, but I am not at liberty to give out any infor mation at the preseut time.” 1* urther than this Mr. Brown would not talk. It is ramored that the Atlan tic Transportation company, of which Mr. Brown is a director, will be ab sorbed by the new concern. The Pacific Mail Steamship company is said to be included in the deal. The acquisition of the Atlantic Transporta tion compauy would give the luter- national Navigation compauy a total of 36 modern steel passenger and freight steamships. J. P. Morgan & Co. of New York are also said to be interested in the deal. This is the first official confirmation of the rumored deal. Denied Iu New York. New York, Nov. 14. —Nothwithstand- iug tho Baltimore dispatch tho consoli dation of the Atlantic Transport com- P«uy with other steamship linos is de nied hero by Bernard N. Baker, presi dent of the line. HAYES-PARSONS WRANGLE. lircucli Between the Two Factions In the Knights of Labor. Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 14. — Tha Parsons aud Hayes factious of tho Knights of Libor are still holding their separate and distinct conventions with out interference with one another. Tho Hayes wing ignores tho Parsons faction and the Parsons wing appears content to rakes things easy, waiting ou tho ultimate decision to be reached in the courts wheu the merits of tho contro versy come up for a hearing. The Hayes faction replied to tha charge that it cannot be regular, lieing without the official books and papers, by stating that the books aud papers of tho order were shipped from Washington before the court order forbidding their removal, etc , was issued and that they cannot be in contempt of court. They assume emphatically to be bolding a regular convention. While the entire board aud officers of tho Parsons faction are here, the Hayes faction has the best of it in the number of delegates present. The Parsons wing explains this by stating that Hayes, being in possession of the books, papers and money of the order, secured a large attondanco by providing mileage and exiieusas, while tho Parsons faction was obliged *o travel at it? own expense. Both con ventions are behind closed doors. WHEAT RAISING IN GEORGIA Coinmlsslonor of Agriculture Urges the Farmers to Plant Grain. Atlanta, Nov. 14.—In his talk with farmers, which is now being given out to the prt ss, Commissioner of Agricult ure Stevens urges planting moro grain, aud cites the experienoo of a number of successful planters, showing that the small grains can bo made profitable iu Georgia. In the opening paragraph of his letter the commissioner says: “Last yei r the farmers of Georgia put more land in wheat than ever before and were rewarded with a rich harvest of golden grain. We again urge a still larger acreage of wheat and other grains. The raising of all the home supplies is the road to indepeudence. With every thing in the way of necessary food raised at home, the farmer need not feel so uneasy about the price of cotton. If it is high, his profits are good; if low, he is not burdened with debt. ” The remainder of his report is full of live matter, embracing a discussion of the Hessian fly, rescue grass aud other matters of importance to farmers. Killed by a Trolley Car. Atlanta, Nov. 14.—While attempt ing to cross Alabama street, between Whitehall and Pryor, Isaac Guthman, au old and respected citizen, was ruu over by a troller car aud received in juries from which he died about an hour later. Mr. Guthman had started across the street ahead of the car aud was seen by the motormau, who rang his gong. Mr. Guthman is said to have stopped and then attempted to cross the street aud the car knocked him down aud dragged him sev&al feet. What has become of the old-fat h ioned woman who made big, fat bis cuits? Nowdays, the biscuits are about as big as a quarter. BLOOD POISON. Cored by B. 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B for sale by druggists at $1 per large bottle, or (i large bottles (full treatment) $."> Complete direc tions with each bottle. Be sure the bottle reads Botat ic B!< o 1 Balm, i For trial bottle, address BLOOD BALM CO, Atlanta, Gh. Describe- trouble and Free medical advic* given. RUSSIAN RULER ILL: ALL EUROPE ALARMED AnnouncemontReeeivedWith Gravest Apprehensions. TERMS ARE AGREED UPON Ministers Have Cabled Their Re-pec- tivc Governments For Final Instruc tions In the Settlement of the Chi nese Trouble—Other Foreign News. London, Nov. 15.—The serious appre hension with which the announcement of the fact that the czar was suffering from typoid fever filled Europe empha sizes how much the peace of the world is believed to be dependent upon him. But for the statement contained in tho official bulletin that bis majesty’s mal ady is taking a thoroughly favorable course, the news of his illness would have created nothing less than con sternation. It is generally felt at tho present critical state of intcrnatioual affairs that even a temporary weaken ing of the influence of so favorable a factor iu the maintenance of the world’s peace justifies grave anxiety, and es pecially as, the czar is regarded in Europe as a Hind of counterpoise to Em peror William. Public anxiety will, therefore, remain strained until tho none too robust monarch recovert. In political circles any other issue of his majesty’s malady is regarded as a night mare. The London newspapers comment ou the czar’s illness with peculiar sympa thy. The Times remarks that it has always been believed iu England that tho czar “reciprocated tho national sen timent toward him and cherished real regard and reverence for our beloved queen.” Tin- 'lines a’so says: “The czar ex hibit*.' . consistent attachment to tha cause of peace. It is hardly necessary to say that any event which will lead to a change iu the occupant of the Russian throne, ut the present anxious state in tho far east, might very gravely preju- dico the situation.” AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT. Minister Ui-yuu to Arrange a Treaty of Commerce With Uraztl. Rio dk Janeiro, Nov. 15.—It is an nounced that United States Minister Bryan has been authorized by his gov ernment to accept propositions for a commercial treaty made by Brazil, with a few slight alterations. The Gazetta Commercial says that a commercial treaty with Argentina is more necessary for Brazil than one with the United States. Senator Ruy Bar- boKsa published an article ou “South American Solidarity,” iu which he con gratulates President Campos Salles on a telegram of friendship seut to tho presi dent of Chili. Senator Barbossa adds that the con trol of the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and of the river plata are the greatest factors of South American equilibrium and that Brazil cannot afford to attempt to change this condition because of friendship for any ono country. Anniversary of Peking. St. Petersburg, Nov. 15.—The Rus sian newspapers are jubilantly celebrat ing the fortieth anniversary of Peking by which Russia acquired au immense amount of territory. The Nuvoe Vremya. however, unfavorably compares Russian diplomacy then ith European diplo macy now, and says that it is author ized to state emphatically that au effort will be made to press a campaign for a separate place by Russia iu the negotia tions with China. This is not, however, understood as representing the govern ment’s views. Waldersee’s Salary. Berlin, Nov. 15.—The reichstag bill providing for a third supplementary credit ou account of the China expedi tion fixes the salary of Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee at 150,000 marks annually, with large extras. The divis ion commanders will receive 65,003 marks and extras and lower officers will be paid proportionately. The above are five times the rates of the salaries paid at home. No Decision Rendered. London, Nov. ?5.—The Racing Calen dar this afterneon announces that the stewards of tho Jockey club adjourned without reaching a decision in the case of Wishard, the trainer, aud Lester Reiff, the jockey. In the meanwhile the fact that the latter is riding today indicates that Lord Durham's charge of “pulling” Mr. Richard Croker'a The Scochman would not be sustained. Work Begins ou New Challenger. Glasgow, Nov. 15.—The work of building Sir Thomas Liptou’s new America’s enp challenger. Shamrock II. has been started in Denny’s yard at pumbartou within an enclosure’. G. L. Watson, tho yacht designer, has laid out the lines of the framework, which will be constructed of nickel steel. The plates will probably be of bronze. Kruger at Port Said. Port Said, Not. 15. — The Dntoh cruiser Gelderland, with ex-President Kruger of the Transvaal ou board, left this afternoon. The destination of tho cruiser is unknown. President Kruger refuses to be interviewed. Charged With Embezzlement. London, Not. 15.—Edwin Barnes, a clerk, was remanded in the Bow street police court today on the charge of em bezzling £1,489 belonging to the New York Life Insurance company. To Explore Central Asia. St. Petersburg, Not. 15.—An inter national association for the furtherance of the exploration of Central Asia is be ing formed. The principal scat will be at St. Petersburg. _ Bounty on Exported Wire. Berlin, Not. 16.—Tho wire syndicate has Toted to give a bounty of 20 marks a ton on exported wire.