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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-05
MAsONs AT TEMPLES MILLS.
The st. Johns Day Celebration and
Events in the Lodges.

The st. Johns Day Celebration and
Events in the Lodges.
TEMPLES MILLS, FLA, July 2.-The re-
cent hot wave that passed over here has
not been Of any particular injury to us,
except, perhaps, making more work for
the laundry. 1t has, however, brought
forward the crops into excellent condi-
ton, giving now a promise of much
better yield than we expected a month
ago, and orange trees never looked better.
Mr. TRULY, of Emlenton, Pa, Superin-
tendent of the Florida Orange Company,
is here with large force of hands clear
ing lands preparatory to planting a grove
of nearly two hundred acres. The grove,
when done, will probably be the largest
in the State.
Bradford Lodge, No. A, f. & A. NJ,
celebrated June 23d for st. Johns dav,
the 24th being on Sunday, in way that
dld honor to the craft, and reflected
much credit on the committee of arrange
ments, of which L. ID. Wall was chair
man.
The line was formed at 10 a. m. with
W. Lake Grand Marshal, assisted by w.
y. Meacham and G. W. Epperson. After
marching through the principal streets of
bOul-SIiITln3
OF the Lawtey COrnet Band, they pro-
ceeded to the grove, and there met one of
the largest crowds ever assembled in
Bradford county.
After ''The MasOn's Welcome Song'' was
sung by the Apollo Club, Hon. A j. Rus
sell, 7. G. NJ, was introduced and held
the vast cOncOurse spell-bOund for one
hour. This certainly was one of the grand
efforts of Brother RusselFs life. Of the
dinner, words of mine would fail to do the
subject justice. Suffice it to saw there
was an abundance for all and to spare.
After dinner tOasts, songs, speeches, ETC.,
were in order, Among the principal were
Col McWilliams, in answer to the toast.
"GeOrge WashingtOn;" Mrs. r. f. Hun
ter, in answer to ''rhe Ladies;v Mr.. Ep-
person, in answer to "Bradford COunty:7
w. Lake, in answer to Bradford Lodge
No. 42." The celebration was a grand
success in every way-nO jar, no discOrd.
The Improved Order of Red Men do
mated the Masons for the day the use of
their tine large hall and lodge room, as
the Mas0n's hall was too small to accom-
modate the large number of Masons as
sembled.
June 10Th May Lodge No. 10, OF,
was instituted at Starke bv Special d. G.
NJ. \. G. Petit, assisted by Union Lodge
No :, of Waldo, and the following officers
were installed: Noble Grand, W. Lake;
Vice Grand, II. W. Vincent; Secretary,
l.. {. Hull; Treasurer, Ward Taylor.
OsceOla Tribe No. l, on the 9th ofJune,
elected the following officers for the ensu
ing term: Prophet, w. Lake; Sachem,
James Million; Senior Sycamore, j. j.
Sparkman; Junior Sycamore, r. L. Spark.
man. The other elective officers hold over
until next January. l.
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CHALMERS HAS HIS SAY.
TALKING TO A FEW FOLLOW.
ERS IN HIS CONVENTION.

The Alleged Chicanery of His Rivals
Told in a Dispatch from Washington
The Party Not Named-Its Pro.
fessed Principles Told in Seven Para
graphs.
JACKSON, Miss. July 4.-The indie
pendent State Convention met to-day. The
attendance was smaller than was ex-
pected, not more than fifteen counties be-
ing represented. Benjamin King. of Cop
rah, was Chairman. John T.
Hall, editor of the Tribune. and
Receiver of Public Monies, Secretary
General Chalmers addressed the con-
yention and was applauded frequently.
He touched upon his grievances in the
last election, and dealt the Democratic
party and its officials some severe blows
He made an exposition of what he called
the Lynch-Lamar fusion, and read the fol-
lowing telegram with a view of confirm
ing his statement:
w WASHINGTON, July 4. 1888.
To j. II. Chalmers, Jackson:
Lynch told a confidential friend here
that the Second Congressional District
would be made overwhelmingly Demo-
cratic. The Lamar Legislature would
make two Republican districts. one of
which Lynch would represent. Can prove
the above statement.
JAMES d. CESsOR.
Cessor holds trif1ing position at Wash
IngtOn in one of the departments. Gen.
Chalmers, in the course of his remarks.
said that the Barksdale men have usually
shaped the platforms, but the Lamar men
nave controlled the machine and pre-
vented the fulfillment of the platform
pledges. Barksdale may die and be buried
in the Democratic ranks. but those who
love the DrincinIpS hn has to,,orb+ ,,,oro
than they love the party name comprise
the Greenbackers, Grangers and indie
pendents OF Mississippi, who are destined
TO control the political future of the State.
Their principles may be briefly stated as
follows:
First. A free ballot and fair connt.
TO secure law allowing each
party Commissioner of Election. and
each commissioner to name an inspector
and one clerk.
Second. General elections only once in
two years.
Third. The election of Judges by the
people.
Fourth. \ Railroad Commission to su-
perYlse railroads within constitutional
limits.
Fifth. A just and equal apportiOnment
OF the State into legislative and Con-
gressional districts.
sixth. A law to prevent State officers
from issuing false certificates of election
to members of Congress.
seventh. Fixed salaries and the abOli-
Iioh OF the Zee system, as far as practical
BILE.
A resolution was adopted indOrsing the
PRESIDENTS Southern policy. Gen. Reu-
Den Davis and Colonel Blair made brief
addresses. The convention adjourned
WlIhouI adopting party name.
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KILLED AT A CROSSING.
AN ENGINE STRIKES A WAGON
AND TAKES FIVE LIVES.

The Bodies Horribly MutiIated-One
woman Decapitated The Engine
SPrInkled with Sand to Hide the Blood
and Gore-OhiO the Scene of the Acct
dent.
CINCINNATI. July 4,-On the Cincin-
natl, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad at
the Winton Place crossing, north of
Spring Grove Cemetery, last night. six
persons were killed. The Thunderbolt
express south on the New York, Penn
sylvania and Ohio Railroad was due at
$3.50 O'Clock, but was half an hour behind
Time. She was running fast to make up
lost time, when it struck a huckster
wagon in which were a family of six per-
sons and the driver. Every one except
William Bertsch, the driver, was
killed. He escaped with serious injuries.
The wagon was broken to splinters. The
family was that of huckster Henry
hracke. They were going to their farm.
seven miles from WintOn Place. The
names of the killed are Henry Kracke. his
wife and four children. John, aged nine
teen years, Annie, aged sixteen, Maggie,
aged thirteen, and Lizzie, aged seven
years. The bodies were thrown in frae-
ments on the grass by the roadside, where
they were picked up by the light of
lanterns and brought to the city. Mrs
hracke's head was severed from her body,
and all of the victims were horribly
mutilated. The engine was so besmeared
with blood that it was sprinkled with
sand to hide the stains
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-05
A VERY QUIET FOURTH.
THE DAY MIRACULOUSLYF FREE
FROM ACCIDENTS.

One Man Blinded and Possibly Fatally
Injured by the Bursting of a Cannon
at keading-SunstrOkes in Plenty
The Day COmmemOrated by the
Americans in Every Land.
WASHINGTON, July 4.-Beyond firing a
salute at sunrise, noon and sunset there
was no public observance of the 4th here.
Ielegraphic reports indicate very quiet
day all over the country and an excess
slVely hot one. Very few casualties are
reported from the firing of salutes and the
exploding Of fireworks.
There has been reported no accident to
excursions thus far.
Al heading, Pa, one man was injured
Dy the explosion of a cannon. He will
probaDly lose his sight, if not his life.
out locations.
At Boston Rufus p. Marsh, CITY SUPER
lntendent OF Hacks and Trucks, was sun
struck, and died this evening. Five
pollcemen were also overcome by the
neat.
In brooklyn, street car was run into
by train on the Manhattan Beach Rail-
road, and one old woman. who was para
lyzed with fear, was killed. A train man,
the engineer and the conductor of the
tram were arrested.
AT MontrOse. Penn, an ;eronaut ira
peze performer made an ascension. but
ms trapeze caught in tree and threw
the performer off. He fell about forty
leet and sustained probably fatal iniu-
ries.
JACKsONVILLE, July 4.-Everything
passed on quietly and pleasantly here to-
day, and not an accident was reported up
to 10 O'Clock tonight.
LONDON, July 4. - Mr.. Lowell. the
United States Minister, gave reception
TO Americans to-day at his residence.
where there was large attendance.
There was also a reception at the United
States Consulate.
MEXICO, July 4.-The 4th was cele-
brated here with enthusiasm by the
American residents. \ banquet was
gwen at which 100 persons, including
distinguished MeXicans, Frenchmen and
opamards, were present. Speeches
were made by Minister Morgan, Consul
General Strother and others. Cons gratu-
latory letters were received from Presi-
dent Gonzales and Governor Fernandez.
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A NOVEL RACE,
A Horse Beaten by Sailboat Cata-
maran.

A Horse Beaten by Sailboat Cata-
maran.
The white sails of Frederic Hughes
catamaran cleaned in the early sunlight
at New York on Saturday morning as if
lay at the foot of the East Twenty-fourtb
street pier. A light breeze swept down
the river, and not cloud was to be seen
in the sky. 1.-TWO minuts to o. said Mr..
Hughes. "We shall have a great run
with this breeze" The run Mr.. Hughes
referred to was to be from East TWen-
ty-fourth street pier to Stony Creek.
Conn.,, a distance of ninety miles.
the competitor for honOrs with the
catamaran being Ezra Daggett's BIC gray
horse, which he had matched to cover the
same distance by road in less time than
the boat, for $500 side.
''Five O'clOck-caSt Off" shouted Mr..
Hughes eXcltedly, and the boat gilded
quickly and silently with the tide up the
river. In minute it seemed far away.
the broad sail shining brightly in the
morning light and the three dark forms
on deck standing boldly outlined in the
clear air. Then 1t disappeared behind
the hull of lighter anchored in mid
stream, and again appeared speeding to-
ward the Long Island shore, as it took its
course for He'll Gate.
Precisely at O'Clock horse and cata-
maran started from their respective
stations for Stony Creek. At O'Clock a
number of the sporting" fraternity took
train for the same place with the inten-
tion of crossing over to POtt Island, where
dinner was to be served for all. Those
who went by train got there first. At 3:35
the catamaran cast anchor at the island.
at O'Clock the horse arrived in a detected
state at Stony Greek, looking as if it knew
he had lost the bet, and at $3.50 the entire
party had banquet at the island.
The catamaran passed New Haven at
2:30 O'Clock p. m, and landed at Stony
Creek at 1925 O'Clock. The horse passed
through New Haven, going at the rate of
six miles an hour and showing signs of
fatigue, at 6:30 p. m, arriving at Stony
Creek at O'Clock. While passing the
four corners at East Haven the horse
broke down, and was stabbed for a short
time. AS the wind was favorable the
betting was in favor of the catamaran.
From Bridgeport to New Haven a team
was driven in front of the horse to en-
courage him.
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COnkIing.
Washington Special.

" uoNtugbOft S{bec1dL.
Senator COnkling, in reply to the ques-
tiOn whether he is writing a book. is
reported to have said here sENo. it is
not true; wonder who started that story.
have neither the time nor the inclination
to write book. have too much else to
attend to. 1 never thought of such a
thing.'
He is growing old rapidly, and his
pointed beard is full of gray. He saws he
is out of politics and too poor to get in
again, but he discussed certain measures
of the administration with a good deal of
his old caustic manner. | asked him if he
had called on the President, and he said
he had not, as he had no business to trans
act at the White House, and he had no
time to go where business did not take
him. Upon general political matters Mr..
Conkling was silent. He said he was
tired of the jealousness and worry of DO
litical life, and that it was impossible for
any one deeply IN it to have any friends,
and in future he should devote himself to
his professional pursuits and let politics
alone.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-05

Ho-mer Gives Him Race Which Gave
Him M Tfnn fnr EanrN StrnLes

H0-mer Gives Him Race Which Gave
Him mo- Time for Fancy strokes.
LOWELL. Mass. July AT regatta
tl-lay the principal event was a profess
sieual single scull race, free for all. The
prizes were 500. $500 and 500. The dis
ragee was three miles with a turn. Han
Ian. Hl-mer. Conley, Hamm and Gaisel
were entered. Hanlan took first money,
autHesmer second. He was three lengths
ahead uf Hamm. The third great struggle
Was f,r second place. and the pace was
crowded from the start to the finish.
H4mm and COnley was coached with
each other to beat Hosmer. by one or the
other Hi them. The time was: Hanlan.
q minutes and u seconds; HOsmer, u
Eil.t-s and - seconds; Hamm, q min
H-a~ and 81 seconds. Hanlan had no time
trfIIur or fancy touches.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-05
McCUNE AvERTs A STRIKE.
The Pay of the Coal Miners Fixed a
81 Cents Per BusheI.

-N Il a9 VI the GOAL Miners Fixed at
81 Cents Per BusheI
FITTSBURG. July Hon. John r.
McCune, umpire of the coal trades tri-
Dunal, has rendered decision that the
price paid for mining in the railroad coal
mines in this district from MAY p to
October 1 shall be three and One-quarter
cents per bushel of seventy-six pounds
over an inch and a half. The screen
operators claimed that the price should be
three cents and the miners struck for
three and a half. The trade tribunal
was organized about a month ago,
and every phase of the case
was investigated, but last week
II was decided that the umpire must be
called upon to decide the question. Papers
on both sides were presented TO him, and
these are reviewed in letter cOmmuni-
eating his decision. He says that his
ngures show an unmistakable depression
IN the coal trade, and that the sup
ply Is greater than the de-
mand- and that competition has caused
prices 10 be so low that operators cannot
continue to pay three and half cents
for mining. He believes that it is pOssi-
bic to pay three and a quarter cents, how
ever, and therefore readily decides that
this shall be the rate. The miners are
satisfied with the result. The operators
have nothing to say, but it is believed
that they Will accept, and that the strike
viii not be resumed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-05

PHILADELPHIA. July An the game
TAILS morning between the Providence
and Philadelphia clubs the score stood IL
o g. iu favor Ofthe former, at the end OF
lie seventh inning. The Providence
club then left the field i'm order to catch a
train for New York, and the umpire de-
elei the game i'm favor of the Philadel-
l1las by a score of 9 to o. In the after
-1qn tle Philadelphias made 5 to the Bos-
tus I-.
NasHINGTON. July 4.-Games Of base
'-.l We're played yesterday as follows:
at New GOrk-MOrning game-New
lHks Do; BOstOns :. Afternoon game
NeW 0rks I; PrOvidences o.
50 C0lumbus-MOTning game-MetrO-
l9L,aus @. Columbus 1. Afternoon game
-Ae-rlpOlitans 3: Columbus o.
At betr0it-It rained, and no game was
PLAYED
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-05
GIVEN BACK THE FLAG.
,-,RGINIA CADETS CARRY
lHE -,rr THEIR PROGRAMME.

-5.rr Arthur Presents the Gradu-
fre'ft -f+t, Their DipIomas-The Pre-
80, al the CITY Hau-A Dis
80 Company Present and Ex-
s,.,,- Of Friendship Interchanged.
,-.,,. ,-,pE. July 4.-The cadets of the
49, Institute ot Virginia. under COM
~ Colonel scott ship, marched
---.r,-s after @ O'Clock this morning from
,ivry-nnth Regiments armOry to
. Fsrh Avenue HOTEL where. after
-..l.r- arms i'm the corridor. they en-
. .ra of the reception rooms, where
o--.r.rr Arthur awaited them. Ad-
,---rr tie cadet corps he said;
....t.... - tte Corps 0f Cadets: l
r.r that v0ur VISIT 90 this city, upon
.- --.rI ar peace and good will which
-rr-I YOUR steps hitherward.
4rs me the opportunity and
I.--rr0 .r presenting these diplomas
FL r-.I ers Of your graduating class.
--- -..r other engagements Will pre-
r.r r-a -ence at the City Hall, where
.- r--a. ST. 90 discharge your interesting
ar aUI | wish here to express my
arf confidence that hencefOrth
-..ar the flag Of "A New York regi-
.-.-- dt@-dAlttlr II the -dlAdlll SUI
-.-. III Virginia are by, they will be
-..-.--a ana eager 20 defend it."
.r President then presented their
-.-r.r.- -a the Graduates in the follow
-r. B. B. James, J. r. Dales. ID.
V-n.r1II. A. L. Duncan. I. J. Drewry,
. n ~.rr-u. W. III. Wade. =. e.. Omer-
r-. q. H. Lewis. p. +. Yeatman. T..
r A. DOUGLASS. George +. Pickets.
r.-.... and III. B. BOurger.
r. Cadets then marched TO the City
u.- where they were received 10y the
--.-lu Le-uu and escorted to the
e--- room. There were present:
vr Ism. 6eu. HoratiO King, Gen.
V.--.r o. Nacmdhon. Gen. u. +. Lacy.
Major V.rrbau. Congressman Murphy.
tfrant General FarnswOrth. the mem-
--0--.. Board of Aldermen and twen-
-e--.. Veterans of the one Hundred and
-.v-r-F.urtl Regiment.
rr F. 3D. smith. superintendent of the
u-ar. Institute, handed the flag to Col.
Vr---... with few words explanatory
.r-. purpose 0f the Cadets. and Col.
Vr--- n turn cave the captured flag to
T.t. j.. P0rtlock. Who made the pres
a--stl speech.
V.vr Edison. ON behalf of the city OF
yav York. received the flag and re-
-rrn..i 6. C8l. PortlOck's speech. Brief
s.Le~ we're also made by Gems. b.
Fr Falu-W1rrh and ID. +. Lacy.
4r.rrl. presentation the Cadets par
-17e rr A.. collation. i'm one of the commit
-l4 r.ru.- Ui the Common Council.
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rHFoGLETHORPEs BEATEN.
The Jaes-onvine Club Score Eight Runs
M Three hv Fast Base Running

The jacksonville Club Score Eight Runs
TO Three 10y Fast Base Running.
Jtck-rSluLE. FLA, July THE
came between the Florida Herald nine
fadte o-larhorpes. was witnessed by a
large and appreciative crowd, quite a
number ol ladies We're present and
eaaa--, heartily for their favOrites. The
came stood $ to- 3 i'm favor Of the home
nine. Il.r We're tied TO the fifth inning
and the H.Jlds won the game in the last
fur unu-~. The game was very inter-
esrlu- throughout and good playing by
10th mines was the rule. The secret of
the HeuId-' success was in their quick
ness iu running their bases. The Ogle-
thares were highly cOmplimented on
their exec FIELDING and good behavior.
.u- Her lis have taken the boys under
tie shadow of their wing, and they are
Fasting and living i'm the highest style.
They have been treated as gentlemen. and
they have proven themselves such by
their excellent behavior. The Savannah
nine has the highest feeling for the Jack
-lrr-I. club.
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-M0N0P0LY'S SPLIT.
THE EAST AND THE WEST FATT
OUT ON THE TARIFF.

New York PrOtectionists Capture the
COnvention-Edwin Lee Brown ne
cIares the Aims Which Make the Anti
Monopoly Party a Necessity-The Con-
vention a Farce.
CHICAGO, July About 200 delegates
responded to the call for the national con-
ference of anti-monopOlists The pro-
ceedings were marked by disorder and
confusion. The Committee on Credentials
experienced difficulty in determining who
were the properly accredited delegates.
There was also some sharp preliminary
sparrlng on the tariff question, it being
soon developed that the New York dele
CATION, which was the strongest and most
compact, favored protection. while Nebras-
ka and nearly all the Western delegations
favored free trade. The election of a New
York man for permanent Chairman was
looked upon as a victory for the pro-
tectionIsts. Edwin Lee Brown, of Chi
cago, called the meeting to order, and
said that the delegates had been sum-
moned to 1naugurate a new Declaration
OF independence, one which would relieve
them from the power of monopolies. and
which was higher creed than could be
found in either the Republican or Demo-
cratic platform. The following States
were represented: New Hampshire
New York. Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Indi-
ana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas.
Colorado, Dakota, California, Missouri.
kentucky and the District of Columbia.
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THE LEGISLATURE IN SESSION
A Short Meeting Held and an Adjourn
ment Until To-day.


ATLANTA, July 4.-The House met at 10
O'Clock this morning, with Speaker Gar
rard IN the chair. After prayer by Chap
lain MeClelland the Governor and Senate
were notified. On the call of counties for
new business, Mr.. Erwin. of Cobb. intro
duced three local bills and also a general
prohibition or local option bill for every
county.
Mr. Paulk, of Coffee, introduced a bill
amending the liquor law in that county.
MT. Kay, OF COweta, presented a string
enJ prohibition bill for COWeta county
The committee reported that the Cover
nor mad no communication to send to-day.
DIT: houndtree, of Brooks county, moved
10 adjourn 10 10 o'clock tomorrow on ac-
count Of the national holiday.
MIR. Everett, of Polk county. called for
the yeas and nays. The call resulted in
LOB yeas to i3 nays.
/. i. Chappell, of Columbus. succeeds
{. 7. Hansell as JOurnalizing Clerk. and
Mr.. Hansell succeeds W. II. Harrison as
Assistant Clerk
The Senate met at 10 O'Clock with quo
rum present.
President BOyntOn made brief address
saying that expedition is not ALWAYS the
best policy, but wisdom dictates a thor
OuSh investigation in order to a DrOper
disposition of great public questions. AT
ter prayer by Chaplain Jones the Gov
ernor and House We're notified. The Gov
ernOr replied that he had no cOmmunica-
ton TO make to-day
Inc senate then adjourned until 10
O'Clock tomorrow.
The Governor will probably prepare a
bflef message to send in Tomorrow
Attorney General Anderson has to-day
received the decision OF the First Comp
Iroller o: the Treasury in regard to the
Irezevant claim. 1t covers ninety-four
pages of letter paper.
Judge Palmer is much better and was
ut his desk in the Executive Department
today.
me governor was crowded by visitors
anu burdened with business.
The Governors Horse Guards paraded
TINS afternoon for the first time
IN their new uniforms and ere
ated immense enthusiasm. The CITY
was full Of country negroes, and
there are two cOlOred companies here
from Macon. The three Atlanta cOmpa-
mes formed battalion, and paraded with
them under Major Moses II. Bently. and
made a GOOD diSnIax-
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Another Terrible NIortuary Report from
Damietta

Another Terrible Mortuary Report from
Damietta.
BERLIN. July Prince Bismarck, be-
fore starting for the country, ordered that
sanitary measures be taken against the
Introduction Of cholera into Germany.
LONDON. July A-There were I12
deaths at Damietta Tuesday. at Man
sural and 3 at SamanOud. There is a
sanitary Gordon around Damietta stretch
Ing u q circle fifteen miles in circum-
ference.
Two recent cases at Alexandria re-
ported as cholera were really cases of
gastric fever.
SIR William Gull. MD. in a cOmmu-
uc5-uu tO Earl Granville. the British
Foreign secretary. states that in his Opin-
.al the cholera i'm Egypt will subside
without spreading 10 Europe.
During the twenty-fOur hours endinga
sfc.0.k W ednesday morning there were
t- deaths at Damietta. b at Mansurah. 4
90 >.u"uoud. & at Shirbin and 3 at Port