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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
A STEAMER RuanEp.
The II. II. Plant Destroyed or Bcresrord
Lake; Florida--Thrse Lives Lost.

The II. II. Plant Destroyed or Bcrcsrord
Lake; Florida-Three Lives Lost.
NEW ORLEANS, May 1.-The Pica-
yune's Jacksonville, Fla. special says.
The H. B. Plant, st. Johns river
steamer, of the Peoples Line, of the
Plant system, was destroyed by fire
early Tuesday morning in Beresford
lake, a large sheet opening out of st.
Johns river, 100 miles south of this city,
causing the loss of three lives. one deck
passenger, John Collins, one deck hand
and Albert Mallory, waiter boy, all
colored. The alarm was first sounded
at 4:30, when the entire forward part of
the vessel blazed up.
The chief cook and deck hands woke
up the passengers, and all were III hor-
rible state of fright and alarm. Half
dressed and nude passengers jumped
overheard, and in their fright began
swimming away from the landing.
Capt. Hall, with rare presence of mind,
had the life-boat cast off and held her
beside the burning vessel. Revolver in
hand he then called for women and
children and put them in first, not let
ting man approach These We're landed
and then all the others were rescued, all
Ill nedIly Iluut SUdUe. Inc captains
GOODNESS saved the lives of all.
S. T. Thweatt, of Columbus. Ga. one
of the passengers, who had his wife and
two little boys ON board, had quite
thrilling experience. He was asleep
when the alarm was given, and when he
woke up the cabin was full of smoke
Before he had a chance to save anything
he got his wife and children upon deck
and, with one life preserver between
them, he told them to jump in the river,
as the flames We're devouring all before
them.
They did so, and We're picked up by
the agent at Deerfoot landing, who came
to their rescue in a canoe. The Thweatt
family were very thinly clad, the two
little boys having on nothing but their
nightgowns Mrs, Thweatt wore wrap
per, while Mr. Thweatt was in his night
shirt. The vessel was built at Whining
ton, Del, twelve years ago, and was
ya11ad at S45 600
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
General Alger Out.

New YORK. May Cen. Alger's
resignation as director of the Tennessee
Coal and Iron company was discussed at
a meeting of the board held at the com
pany's office in this city Tuesday The
strictest secrecy was maintained as to
what occurred at the meeting. Presi-
dent Platt became very warm when
questioned as to what was done and as
serted in vigorous language that it was
none of of the public's business.
Ii was learned. however. that the cleo
ton of Gen. Samuel Thomas to fill the
place made vacant by Gen. Algers res
ignation was the chief topic discussed.
From the time consumed at the meeting
and the flushed faces of the directors
when they emerged. it would appear
that that the debate was of a very lively
nature. No conclusion was reached and
an adjournment was taken until noon
Wednesday in order 10 permit of com
munication with Gen. Alger and Gen.
Thomas.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
WATCHED WITH INTEREST.

The EvOlutiOns of Uncle Sans War
Vessels in the Mediterranean.
LONDON, May 1.-THE evolutions of
the United States vessels of war in the
Mediterranean have been observed with
no little interest by the naval author
tiles here, and regular reports have been
received from British agents at the
points where the squadron has been So
journing. Expert opinion is decidedly
favorable to the American navy, both as
TO skill in steamship and effective equip
ment, and the tone of English press in
alluding to the subject. admits this
Just at present much discomfort is exhib-
tied with the large expenditures and
poor results in the royal navy, and the
rage for sea-going leyiathans and guns
of tremendous calibre has been greatly
dampened
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Riot in ClaSpo,y.

LONDON, April 30A riot occurred in
Glasgow Tuesday. owing to the refusal
Of the grocers of that city to accede to
the early closing demands of their EN-
ployes The disorderly movement was
obviously not preconcerted as the several
outbreaks, which together would have
resulted in serious damage to property
and possibly something worse, occurred
at points distant from one another. As
it was, however, many Objectionable
shops We're stoned by the irate clerks and
polters and the police were kept pretty
busy for a time in their efforts to dis
perse the mobs. A large number of win
dows We're smashed and many of the
rioters wpTo arrested.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
CONGRESS.


In the senate the land forfeiture bill was
discussed, On motion to lay the Call
amendment In relation 10 Florida lands on
the table no quorum voted A call Of the
senate brought Gfty-two members, where
upon Mr.. Sherman gave notice that he
would insist hereafter on counting all
present aud not voting. The bill was
passed and the customs administrative
bill taken up. Pending discussion the sen
ate, al 5:35 p. m, adjourned.
In the house the bill removing the
charge Of desertion from William Dawson
was passed. The postoffice appropriation
bill was reported The bill defining
worsted woolens was taken up and de-
bated till p. m, when the house ad-
jOurned no quorum voting
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
POOR ALEX.
The Gar Suddenly Leaves Cats
china for st. Petersburg
In Order to Be Surrounded by
a Strong Guard:

He Had Heard That May Day Might be
Made Memorable to Him in IA Manner
He Would Not Relish volutions of
Our War Vessels Abroad Attracting At
tentiOn--other Foreign News.
LONDON, May IA letter from st.
Petersburg says the czar was afraid to
pass May Day at Gatschina and that
this fear was the motive of his sudden
return to st. Petersburg, An intima-
tion had reached the imperial ears that,
while there wouldbe no workingmen's
demonstration on the lst of May i'll Rus
sia, the date might be made memorable
in way more terrible to the car, and
it was thought best 10 be intrenched for
the day among the powerful garrison
and police of st. Petersburg.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
THE INSURANCE COMPACT,
Rate Cutting Results in IA Dissolution of
the Organization.

New ORLEANS, May 1.-At meet
ing of Insurance Compact, held here, it
was decided to dissolve that organization.
which includes nearly 100 of the leading
insurance companies throughout the
United States, representing 81 200, 600 in
premiums annually.
It was organized in 1886 for the pur-
pose of maintaining rates. A company
was entitled to one vote for every s., 500
worth of business. There We're 419 votes
in the Compact, and the vote on the
question of dissolution was 272 yeas and
ia nays, the local companies voting
solid for dissolution. The trouble arose
out of disposition on the part of some
companies to cut rates, and the inn
mediate cause of dissolution was Il
quarrel over the insurance on the st.
Charles hotel, which was insured for
$24O,0O0 at rate below the schedule of
the combine
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Married u Count.

- PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-The mar
riagc of Maximillian Albrecht, Count Of
Paprenheim. to Miss Mary Wheeler,
daughter of Mrs Charles Wheeler. took
place here Tuesday. Mayor Filter per
forming the ceremony. The affair was
conducted in il very unostentatious man.
nor The religious services which were
necessary before the bride attained the
title Of Countess of Pappenheim. took
place at st. Marks church. Wednesday
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

BALTIMORE, May AFTER seven
months of married life Mrs. Isabella
Martin obtained an absolute divorce from
her husband, George Martin. She was Il
widow when she married him. and
prominent in social circles They had
been playmates in childhood and sweet
hearts in their youth. They then drifted
apart and she married DR.. T. Clay Mad
dock. who was killed in an election riot
in 1881. Five years later she met the
lover of her girlhood in Atlanta, Ga.
and after twenty-four hours courtship
they were married. But they We're i'll
mated and their love dream was never
realized
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
southern Editors In confai,.

CHARLESTON. S. c., May The
joint annual convention Of the Southern
Press q 4ociation and the South Carolina
Pre3 association opened here Wednes-
day. Henry Watterson will be the
orator of the occasion, and President
NQrvin Green, Of the Western Union;
Charles a. Dana. William Henry Smith
and ot.lcr distinguished northern visitors
are expected here.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
rhnLn,rer MississLnni.

NEW ORLEANS, May IA Brisley
Landing special says: The backwater has
been rising here SO rapidly that it is
thought nearly all plantations around
here win be inundated The large Sin
clair place went under Tuesday Her
back leyee gave way and within six hours
many acres Of fine cane was flooded.
Deer are coming ont of the swamps in
droycs and are being mercilessly
slaughtered.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
LoulsvlIIe b Mavo Q rsEade.

New YORK. April 30.-Presidcnt Com
pers, OF the American Federation Of
Labor, left for Louisville yesterday
afternoon. He stated before he left that
his information from Louisville indi-
Gated that the labor parade in that city
tomorrow win be the largest that has
ever taken place there. Before leaving,
he said that he hoped al members Of the
federation would refrain from any SYM
pathetic strikes and would remain at
work to aid the carpenters and joiners
10 win thnir contest.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

JASPER. Ga. May 1.-Two negroes
estered the Georgia Southern ard
Florida depot here ahort o'clock y, tho
morning and called for ticket. While
Mr.. Haley Frink, the night telegraph
operator, acting as agent, was preparing
the ticket, one of the negroes shot him,
and then robbed the Office and fled One
of the negroes was captured at Mel
rose. and the other is being hotly pur-
a11nl
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

DUBLIN, April 30,-One of the striking
signal men of the Great Southern and
Western railway, who was prosecuted
by the directors of the company, for
abandoning his post was tried and
found guilty. The court imposed a fine
Of $50 upon him. The prosecution
against six other signal men was with
drawn,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

TORONTO. Ont, May l.-Experi-
ments with German beet root seed indi-
cate practical yield of thirty tons per
acre. 1t is asserted that this means a
possible ultimate annual production of
100, eco tons of sugar. or about the aver
age quantity now imported into the Do
miniOn.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Troops supplied with Cartridges.

PorsDAM, April 3O-Ball cartridges
haIa beansupplied to the various detach.
ments Of troops which have been CON
cenIated in and around this city for the
repression Of possible rioting on May l..
Engines with their fires banked. and
long trains Of cars are side-traaked,
ready to convey reinforcements wher-
ever required on the instant call is
made.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

BOSTON, May 1t has Just been
learned that Il Swedish woman. whose
husband and children reside in Waltham,
was taken from the steamship Cepha-
lonia on her inward trip at quarantine,
Monday. suffering. it is alleged from
leproSy. The case is to DO reported to
the commissioners. and it is possible that
the steamshipcompany will be compelled
to take her back To Europe
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
PISTOLS. clubs and Rnrors.

MACON. Ga, May IA row occur
ed between about twenty negroes while
they were returning from prayer meet
ing at Fincherville, Monday night. in
which pistols and clubs and razors We're
used promisculously. When the smoke
cleared away Sam Fraley was lying on
the ground dead. with a hole through
the left breast Frank Thornton was
arrested, charged with the killing
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
lNplANA'S GOVERNOR.
II Is Said He May Not Live TO Serve to
the End of His Term.

INV W
INDIANAPOLIS. May 1.-The friends
of Governor Hovey are becoming very
much alarmed over his condition. One
of them said Tuesday that he did not be
lieve the governor would serve to the
end of his term. Some slree months ago
Mr.. Hovey suffered severe attack of
the grip and this was followed by a very
acute form of rheumatism.
He was still suffering from the latter
disease when dropsical tendencies be-
came plainly marked, and he is now in
very feeble health. He is frequently alb
sent all day fiom his office, and when he
comes down he is compelled TO use a
carriage. II is with great difficulty that
he walks even on the smooth oiling floor
of the capitol, and he goes in and ont of
his carriage only with assistance.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

MADRID, April 30.--There will be u
gathering of $4,000 workingmen at
Barcelona ON May Day. The govern.
nent is said to be greatly disturbed at
the attitude. Of the Anarchists in Val
encia and Carthagena. where the troops
will be held in barracks from April 30
until May !.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Abnndoncd the proces4lnn.

PEsTH April so, The project was yes
terday waited upon by delegation Of
worlrngmen who announced the aban-
donment of the idea of workingmens
procession on May Day The prefect was
assured the mass meeting to be held in
the park would be an orderly one.
The agitation among the w0rkingmen
of Hungary is assuming colossal proper
tiNnS.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Fort NaNne Cnrpenters.

FoRT WAYNE. Ind. April 30.-The
master builders have refused to grant
the demands of the carpenters and the
latter viii strike. There are 200 carpcn-
tiers in the city. and all but two belong
to the union They work ten hours and
receive from %l.5j To e3.j0 a day, ac-
cording 10 ability. Their demand is for
nine hours work and twenty-five cents
an hour aS the lowest rate.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
LOOKS LIKE MURDER.
A EIissing Mans Horse and Bloody Saddle
and Bride Found.

FLEMINGsBURG, KY, May 1.-E. l..
Sexton, well known married man. re-
siding at Plumville, Mason county, left
home few days ago, having in his pos
session quite a comfortable sum of
money, since which time nothing
has been heard Of him. Mon
day his horse was picked up as an estray.
at Mt Carmel, five miles from here,
Tuesday, his saddle with bloody marks
on it. and his bride and blanket were
found where they had been hid i'll "a
fence corner. There is little doubt that
he has been waylaid. robbed and muir
dered No trace of the body has yet
been discovered. No domestic or busi
ness reason exists for his going away.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
SEEMS INEVITABLE.

The Threatened strike OF the Hostom
Union Carpenters.
Bo5roN, April 3O-The threatened
strike Of union carpenters Of Boston for
an eight hour work day seems inevitable,
as their representatives have been unable
to secure conference with the bosses
It is stated that the employers associa-
tion not only refused TO grant the confer
ence but have determined, under any
circumstances, to stick TONNE hours as u
dAY's labor.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
EMPEROR WILLIAM WANTS A YACHT.
Rumor That He Desires to Make Voyage
to America In II.

to America In II.
PARIS, May IA private letter from
Berlin correspondent says that the En-
peror Of Germany has directed the build
ing of yacht which will be the largest
of its class in til b world. The emperor
has developed strong nautical tastes
since he ascended the throne and is
already entitled to wear the uniform of
the British admiral 1t is said that the
emperor, when the yacht is ready, will
pay visit to the United States.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Mnry Ander,on,s Wedding,

New YORK, May IA cablegram
from London dated April 20, says
Mary Anderson will arrive here early in
May. Her marriage with Mr. Navarro
will be soleinnized at the Brolnpton ora
tory. The rush for seats has already be
gun. Among the bridesmaids win be
the daughters of Lord Lytton and the
brides ester.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Italians Attacked.

The Italian labcTers employed in the
place Of the strikers at Sqrires packing
establishment, when ON their way home
last night We're savagcly assaulted. il is
presumed by gang Of strikers Many
of them Were severely injured.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Vote Taken at Chemnitz,

A vote was taken among the employees
Of twenty-five foundries in Chemnitz
Tuesday on the question of observing
May Day as holiday. The result of the
voting was that two thirds of the men
signited their opposition to the move
ment. As Chemnitz is Socialist strong
hold, the vote is supposed to indicate
that the bulk of the workingmen are
nnnthntin
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
LABOR NEWS
The Chicago Packing House En-.
plOyes Weakening.
George SchiiIing Advises them
Not to Strike.

Windy City Carpenters WIZ Demand
Eight IIours-Strike Of the Boston Car
penters nevitablo-Italians Attacked.
Other labor Troubles in Both Europe
and America.
CHICAGO, April 30-A meeting of
packing house union men was held last
night 1t was far from being q repre-
sentative gathering and the indications
all were that the men had weakened
very mnch in their determination to
strike.
About 10 o'clock George Schilling ar
rived and spoke for an hour, advising
very strongly against strike He
thought it would be inopportune and
very likely to result in Il failure to ac-
complish anything He did not think
the men Were well enough organized for
IA successful move His talk was well
received, and after making some ar
rangements for attending the parade
and taking part on May /, the meeting
adjourned until tonight
Tho C0opers.
The coopers at the stock yards held
class meeting last night, and after being
IL pNoNlOlL NiiLlt iICsI ~ - - tIbth IOIluu~
lated the following demand which will
be made on the heads of the various
packing houses this morning:
Eight hours. between 8 a. m. and 1870
p. m, with half hour for dinner shall
constitute day work, in consideration
of which we will accept 10 per cent
reduction in the present rate of wages
A committee was named to present
the demand, and il it is not acceded to
the coopeis will not go to work Thurs
day morning.
-Four Cases of Lunacy.
-Four cases OF lunacy have resulted
from the carpenters strike. Thowald
Johnson, a SWede, who had started for
the old country, was +aken from the
train at Minneapolis raving about
strikes unions and eight hours He is
in the detention hospital, where John
Frayden. another carpenter, raves about
non-union men Frank Black, another
wants totaEe his own life, and fourth
William Watz, talks of nothing but the
strike and May Day.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

LONDON, April 30.-The police will
prohibit the passage of professions along
any other route than the one already
specified
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

PHnApELPHIA. april 30-The master
carpenters Of this city have decided not
to Grant an increase in wages.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Nallroad I9mpIoyes Warned.

Official placards have been posted at
all the stations of the railways in Sax
ony notifying the employees Of the lines
that if they absent themselves from work
ON May I they will he dismissed and
prosecuted for dereliction of duty.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
Will BE Peaceful.

The Nolksblatt says the workingmen
are determined on making peaceful
demonstration tomorrow, and that any
attempts to create disorder will fail.
Twenty-Five thousand workingmen are
already estimated to be on strike in Ger
many,
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01

dinary precautions are being taken by
the German government to meet any
emergency which may arise on May
Day. In the capital and other principal
cities of the empire the troops are pa
raded through the streets, and in the
threatened districts they are being exer-
cised in street drill and riot tactics.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
IN EUROPE

Germany Extraordinary Ffecaufions 60
Meet any Emergency.
BnuIN. April 30. The most extraor-
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1890-05-01
A Sociallstic Pnmnhlet.

VIENNA, April 30.--A ten-page Social
tER pamphlet, bearing on its cover a
picture representing workingmen rails
my their eyes to the goddess Of light, has
appeared here. 1t contains pictures Of
the leading men of Europe and of the
SOcialistic leaders Workmen are urged
to strike for liberty on May Day. The
police make constant seizures wherever
the pamphlets have been offered for sale.
NInnN al..asts have hnnn 1na1n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-08
UNDER THE GASLIGHT.
Daily's Celebrated Sensational SO
Melodrama.

Last evening at the opera house was
seen an excellent revival OF the famous
old play entitled as above. 1t may j,
perhaps, be said to be the original
of many of those dramas picturing, with
startling incidents, the varied phases of
life in the metropolis, and which, like
the present, had long and successful
runs. Though moulded somewhat after
q by-gone fashion, ana a little too re-
plete with the clap-trap, yet it is a
homely illustration of what might have
happened couple of decades since.
The roles ars very well selected. MI.
Otto did the heavy william, Dyke, in
natural manner, and Mr.. Crossen was a
good Smoky, the one-armed old soldier.
Bermudas fell into adopted hands in the
person of Mr.. Thompson. Miss KeGn
handled the character of the girl, Peach
blossom. to advantage, and her singing
and dancing received encores; and Miss
Nislaire was an Interesting Pearl Court
land. Tie remainder of the cast was OF
an average kind.
The scenes, pier SO, North river, with
distant view of Jersey City, and the
station and express train were realistic.
and received applause. The parlor set
tings in the last act WAS one of the best
of its kind observed here this season.
The attendance was fair.
The play will be repeated this after
noon and evening.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-11-08
SPORTING.
A Nineteen.Round Fight.

PROVIDENCE, h. l.. Nov. 6.-Gibbons
OF Patterson, N. j. knocked out Cush-
ing of Brooklyn in the nineteenth round i,
Near the border line of Rhode Island
and Connecticut, this morning. Glib
bcns weighed in at 1857, Cushing 1877.
Cushing assumed the aggressive at first
and there was some sharp fighting. Sew
eral rounds were fought tamely, then
Gibbons, evidently confident, took the
offensive. The Brooklyn boy warded the
blows and made good use Of his left on
Gibbons head. Gibbons was the victim
to Cushing's rushing tactics and struck
up to the eleventh round but four blows :,
which had not weakened Cushing. The
sharpest fighting really began ut the
fourteen round.
In the eighteenth, Gibbons started
with left-hsnder on Cush!ng's chest,
following it up with q blow over the
heart, which staggered his opponent.
Cushing toed the mark at the nineteenth
promptly. Gibbons pounded him on the
face and under the jaw. The last,
gwen with La Blanche shift of posi-
ton, felled him to the floor just as the
time limit expired. He partially re-
vived.
The party was made up of New York,
New Jersey and Boston sporting men.