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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
PHOSPHATE WORKS BURNED.
The Bsrkely Plant at Ashley junction
In Ashes

CHARLESTON. S. c., Nov. 6.-Fire this
morning destroyed mcst Of the buildings
and material of the Berkely Phosphate
Company at Ashley Junction, seven miles
from the city. The acid chamber building
was saved, but most Of the rest Of the
property was destroyed. The insurance on
the plant Is $3.50, 900, of which amount
S92, 900 is on the acid chamber, which is
saved, thus leaving s5S.OO0 on the burned
property. The actual loss is estimated at
between $4,000 aud $4,000 One OF the
steam fire engines from the city was sent to
the scene, but arrived too late to render any
effective service. The locomotives Of both
railroads had lively time saving cotton.
Almost the entire distance from this city to
the junction, eight miles, is blocked with
cars loaded with cotton. both roads having
q double track almost the entire distance.
Several hundred cars near the scene of
the fire were hurriedly pulled out
Of the way aud saved. The Berkely factory
was one of the largest and most successful
in this vicinity. Its annual dividend is said
to have reached 40 per cent. The desruc-
tion of the works at this time will cause a
heavy loss In business and may cause rise
in the price of fertilizers.
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WALSH REPLIES TO HARRISON.
The President Given Interesting Dat
ConCerntng the South.

The President Given Interesting Data
Concerntng the South.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.-Hon. Patrick
Walsh Of Georgia, president Of the Augusta
exposition, has written letter to President
Harrison in response to request for infor-
nation in regard to the industrial progress
of the south, in which he says: 1.-THE south
is developing rapidly, and her manufactur-
ing possibilities cannot be exaggerated.
Tie souths cotton mills used last year
over 600,O00 bales Of the Z, ,400, 900 consumed
by the United States. In 1850, the south
took only $50, 600 bales. OF 9,OO0, 900 tons
of iron produced last year, the south con-
triouted ., 0O0, 900 tons, or more than the
production of the union In 1850 England
fell behind our country last year 500 900
tons. 1t is one of the most encouraging
evidences of the south's industrial
progress that she produced last year nearly
one-fourth of the amount of iron prod uced
In Great Britain, The figures given are ap-
proximately correct. The soutn's future for
the manufacture Of cotton is assured. Her
production of iron, and the manufacture
thereof, afford profitable fields for in
vestment. That pressure OF official
duties should deprive us of the
pleasure of welcoming you to Augusta, aud
our exposition is matter of disappoint-
ment and regret to our fellow cjtizsns, as
we'll as to the directors and officers of the
Augusta Exposition Company, who are
under obligations for the official sanction
extended to our enterprise and for personal
and official courtesy extended during their
visit to Washington
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
FRANCES TARIFF.
Italians Pleased at the Withdrawal oi
Different al Duties

Italians Pleased at the Withdrawal of
Different al Duties.
ROME, Nov. 6-The news from Paris that
the council of ministers has decided to abol-
ish the differential duties now levied In
France against Italian products has given
the greatest satisfaction to the people Of
Italy. This measure has been taken even
before the new tariff laws are to go into
force, not only for economical reasons, but
also as a proof that France desires
hereafter tho most cordial relations with
Italy. The Importance OF this measure to the
agrioulturists of Italy can hardly be over
estimated. France had bean for many
years their chief customer until the b6gfn-
ming OF the tariff war, which is now TO
cease. and the sudden closing of her
market, especially to Italian wines,
added seriously to the crisis that has
produced so much misery in the last few
years. The wine crop of 1891 is now
about completed. Reports from every
part of the country testify to its abundance
1t is even said that in many sections it will
be almost impossible to provide the casks
and barrels necessary for its trausporta-
tion. With ready market for this enor-
nous crop, and with crops of cereals con-
siderably above the average, Italy ought,
during the coming year, to enter upon q
new period OF prosperity.
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NEW YoRK's LEGISLATURE.
The Democrats Seem to Have it Safely
on Joint Ballot.

L Ao O6l4OCTGt5 So9In W nave IL S6I6lY
on Joint Ballot.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Every politician in
tho state is now figuring on the political
complexion of the next legislature as, should
the democrats control both branches, it is adj
mitted that the first thing done would be 60
redistrict the state. Both parties are claim-
ing a majority in each branch. but the lat
est returns received by the Associated Press
indicate that the Senate will stand repub-
licans II, democrats IA, independent repub-
lican l. According to the same returns the
Assembly will stand republicans co. demo-
Gratis 66, independent democrats 2.
The election figures show that the total
vote cast this year was 80. 463, less than in
1888. Flower received little over 500
less than Hill; and Fassett %, 100 less than
Miller. The total vote cast this year was
23S, ,bS7, of which Flower received 81 per
cent. Fassett 80 per cent. and
the other two candidates between
them 22s per cent. A noticeable
feature in this city is that the democrats
have lost most in the districts which in 1888
gave Hill large plurality. In the dis
tricts where Fassett kept close to Miller's
figures, Flower ran far behind the figures
Of Hill. On the other hand Flower gained
most where Fassett was expected to do
we'll
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sPEAKERsB1P sKIRM1s HING.
The Rival Candidates Opening Their
Headquarters at Washington.

The Rival Candidates Opening Their
Headquarters at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Nov. G.-The final contest
for the speakership is expected to begin the
latter part Of next week, by which time all
the avowed candidates are expected to have
opened headquarters here. So for only
Messrs. Mills and Bynum are on the ground
Mr.. Crisp would be here probably were it
not for his bereavement, which is so uni
versally regretted. Mr.. Springer will be
here in a day or two and SO will Messrs.
McMillin, Hatch and Wilson of West Vir-
ginia, who are expected daily. In spite of
the fact that the election of
Mr.. Mills seems SO probable as a logical
sequence Of Tuesdays election the friends
of the others have not abandoned hope or
effort. None Of the candidates have yet
withdrawn, in spite Of rumors to that effect,
which Were very positive as to both Messrs.
Springer aud Wilson, but which are em-
phatically denied. Mr.. Crisp is still Mr.
Mills leading competitor. with Mr.. McMil-
lin next. Mr. McMilIin has second choice
votes enough to elect him, but second
choice votes are not likely TO count.
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A BLACK RAVISHER HUNG
TOM WEBB SHUFFLED OFF IN PRIs
vATE AT 5ANDERSVILLE.

A Child 13 Years Old His Victim -Hs
Pleaded That She Consented - His
Last Hours Spent in Praying he
Expressed Eimself Confident of Hav-
ing Been Forgiven.
SANDERsvILLE. GA, Nov. tom
Webb, the negro who was convicted Of
rape at the October term Of the Washing
ton superior court, was hanged in priFats
here to-day. He was charged with an as
sault on the 13-year-old daughter OF j. N.
Smith of this county. He was tried before
Judge Gamble at the last term of the su-
perior court, found guilty and sentenced to
be hanged to-day He was taken 10 tha
Bibb county Jail for safe keeping and res
mained there until few days ago. Webb
was % years of age, feet high, weighed
140 pounds and had a very mean looking
countenance.
DECLINED TO BE INTERVIEWED.
He was interviewed by the NEWS CORES
spondent this morning in his cell, but would
not talk much, saying that the guards had
kept him awake all night. making so much
noise on the outside. aud that he did not
have but little time here and wanted to
spend that praying. When asked il he was
| guilty of the crime he was charged with la
| said that he was not. He acknowledges
| committing the crime, but he said it was bY
the girls consent. He said that the sheriff
had given him all the attention that could
be expected, and that he loved him for his
kindness to him. Webb spent all the moru-
ing in prayer and walking around in his
cell.
THE TRIPP TO THE GALLows.
AT o'clock this afternoon he was taken
out Of jail and carried to the gailows br
Sheriff Wall, accompanied by Rev. W. c.
Shelton (colored) with the Washington
Rifles in the rear as q guard Webb was
led upon the gallows and Parson Sheltom
led in short prayer. after which Sheriff
Wall was asked to extend the time twenty,@
five minutes. which was done Sheriff
Wall told Webb during the twenty-five
minutes that If he had anything TO say he
could talk. He said he did not have any
thing to say, as he was ready and willing to
go. and that he had been forgiven Of his
sins and was going to heaven. He spent
most Of the twenty-five minutes in prayer.
and at the expiration OF that time Sheriff
Wall was asked to extend the time ten mins
utes longer, which was done.
NOT AFRAID TO DIE.
Webb did not seem TO have any fear OF
dying. being perfectly consoled. at the
expiration of the ten minutes the rope was
put around his neck. and the cap put over
his face. AT 3:4S o'clock p. IN. the trigger
was knocked from under him by Sheriff
Wall. He fell 514 feet, but the fall
did not break his neck. After hanging
twelve minutes he was pronounced dead by.
| DIR. William Rawlings His remains were
| turned over to his relatives and carried to
| johnson county for burial
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
RUSsIA,s LOAN.

The Government Trying to Redeem a
Quarter of 1t at Paris.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. On. Vishuegrad-
sky is seeking to redeem a quarter of the
Russian loan in Paris so as to save it from
complete failure. The fact explains the re-
cent drop in Russian securities in Paris. A
rumor that the Rothschilds were trying to
depress tie stock was mere device of Rus
sia and was owing to the spirit OF revenge
ior the refusal Of the firm 10
assist the loan. NJ Drsyfus. member OF
the French Chamber of Deputies, intends to
question M. Rouvier. the French minister
OF finance, in the chamber regarding the
alleged operations to depress Russian bonds
and French rentes. The government has
decided to meet the inquiry, and an import.
ant debate Is probable
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HIT WITH A LIGHTED LAME.

a Monent Later the Victim OF q
Woman's Rage Was in Flames.
NEW YORK, Nov. 6.-Patrick McGuire Of
NO. @9 East Ninety -eighth'street was struck
WIN lighted lamp by druaken woman
named Gaffney as he lay in bed last night,
ano died early this morning. McGuire's
vile Is babitual drunkard. The Gaffney
woman had been dispossessed from her home
s3nleThere in Harlem, and went TO
McGulres to ask for lodging for
"a sqe nlght, she being an acquaintance of the
"a 1acGulres. Mcclure ordered her out. Mrs
Slcuulre ~ sided with Mrs. Gaffney and Nc
1uire lure retired in disgust after getting good
tongue lashlng. The women drank can
stteF can OF beer. Mcclure opened the
TUor ~ OF his room and asked them TO be quiet.
him. ~
AN EPlrHET THAT BROUGHT DEATH.
Mcdulre. thoroughly enraged, called the
ESauhey woman vile name. She seized a
%snteo Kerosene lamp and threw il at him.
81 me Top new off, and the oil splashed over
,ae man and his clothes The bed was sat
Sau, a1eu, ana In an instant Mcclure was en-
foaopea IN mass of flames. he jumped
na oLl the bed, shrieking with terror and
p'u ms underclo Ines, which he had left
4 ~ I'm nm during the night clung to him while
saey burned into his flesh. The women,
TIuerea by the terrible sight, boat out the
4 ro.IeS neS ln the room with pillows and threw
i o,.: ser on McGuire until the flames were
Il ozs Rulshed. The Gaffney woman sneaked
''i Ine house but has since been arrested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
OHILE's NEW PRESIDENT.
Admiral Montt Not at All Anxious
for the Position.

80 Noo a N1AeACAs
LONDON, Nov. 6.-The Times to-day pub
fishes dispatch from Santiago de Chile.
which says: admiral Jorge Montt has ac-
cepted the nomination for the presidency
subject TO his not being expected to follow
any political programme, but accepting
only the acts and votes Of congress as an
expression OF the national will Adj
miral Montt, the dispatch continues,
was exceedingly unwilling to take the post
onered him aud only accepted it on the dis
tinct undersu nding that it was not offered
him as a reward for his services, but asking
him TO make another sacrifice to the wish
expressed at the election. In conclusion
Admiral Montt said he would assume power
to insure the peace of nations and to pre-
vent conflict between the political pari T"
A dispatch from Valparaiso to-day SAYS
that Admiral Jorge Montt has been unani-
mously elected president.
OUR LEGATION IN DANGER.
SANTIAGO DE CHILE, Nov. 6.-The news
papers here have for several days been
publishing wild stories about a conspiracy
found among the refugees at the American
legation to kill Gen. Canto. A notice was
circulated to-oay calling for meeting of the
people in the plaza to dsnounce the con-
splracy. MIR. Egan, the United States
minister. informed the junta that threats
had been made to attack the United States
legation and capture the refugees, and be
warned the junta that it would be held re-
sponsible for such action. Later in the day
several thousand men assembled In the
plaza and applauded several incendiary
speeches, in which the supposed conspiracy
aud United States legation were denounced.
The Junta, upon receiving Mr.. Egan's let
ter, sent a troop Of cavalry to, guard the
United States legation and as the meeting
In the plaza closed the intendente published
a notice saying that the stories OF conspiracy
We're devoid Of foundation. Serious trouble
was doubtless averted by this notice.
SURRENDER OF REFUGEEs DEMANDED.
VALPARAISO, Nov. GA public meeting
has been convoked to demand the extradi-
tion of two Of ex-President Baimaceda's
ministers, who are implicated In the plot to
murder Col. Canto, commander OF the con-
gressional laud forces. lt is believed that
the two ministers in question have taken
refuge at the United States legation In
Santiago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
ENGLAND AND CHINA.
The Foreign once Awaiting a Repl
to It's Ultim atum.

The Foreign once Awaiting a Reply
to Its Ultimatum.
Copyright, 1891. by the N Y. associated Press }
LONDON, Nov .6.-The foreign office awaits 8
a response from Pekin to the uItimatum
demanding the adoption of adequate
measures TO punish the leaders in the recent
outrages and to secure resumption of trade
in the Human provinces. Sir John
Walsham, the British minister to China,
has been directed to give the Chinese gov
ernment until the end of the
month TO reply, when failing satisfac-
tion, the combined foreign fleets
will seize Shanghai and other treaty ports
on the Yang Tse Kiang and the powers will
take control of the customs of each port
until the matter in dispute is arranged.
The British admiral, who is now at Naga-
saki, two days steaming distance from
Shanghai, has been warned to hold the
squadron in readiness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
HAwAIrs SUGAR INDUSTRY.
The Natives Discouraged by th,
Effects of the Tariff Lew.

The Natives Discouraged by the
Effects of the Tariff Lew.
CHICAGO, Nov. GA. B. Spreckels, a son
of Claus Spreckels, is in the city. "The
Hawaiians are discouraged lot" said Mr..
Spreckels, land they cannot see their way
clear to prosperity in any other way than
by annexation. With the removal Of tariff
on sugar aud offerings of 2 cents
per pound for all the sugar pro-
ducsd in the United States, the
islands lost the advantage they had over
the producers here, in Cuba and in the
Philippine Islands. The trouble IS that
labor Is dear in the islands. The natives are
dying out and the islands have to depend
on Chiuese, Japanese. Portug lese and labor
ers from other countries.
THIS YEARS CROP
This years crop of 140,O 900 tons was the
largest ever raised in Hawaii, although the
country ought to produce a great deal more
than that. While people regard this gov
ernment as the one most friendly 10 them
they think faith was broken with them in
taking away tine advantage they had before
the Mckinley bill was passed, and the object
of King Kalakaua's visit to this country was
to iutercede in behalf of tue sugar
interests, when death overlook him In San
Francisco. The way matters now stand,
large planters with improved machinery
and labor-saving devices may make little
money, but the smaller planters will have
to give up" Mr.. Spreckels also said that
the house of Spreckels would never be
coaxed into the sugar trust.
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JAPAN's EARTHQUAKE.
r. A..

5ixty.flve Hundred Killed and 5000
Injured-75,ooo Eouses in Ruins.
WASHINGTON, Nov. GA telegram from
the Japanese government received to-day
by MIR. Tatano. the Japanese minister, gives
an account Of the earthquake in Japan on
Oct. %. 1t seems from this authenticated
report that the damage caused by the earth
quake was confined almost wholly TO the
prefectures of Aichi and Gtfu, the former of
which is on the sea about 40 miles from
Toxic. and the latter Immediately to the
west. Nagaya is the chief city in the Aichi
prefecture, and has population of $50, 900.
There are no very large cities in the Gifu
prefecture. No mention is made of any
damage in any other parts Of Japan. Ac-
cording to the telegram $500 persons were
killed, 5000 injured, $1,000 houses totally
destroyed and II, COO badly damaged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
EXTRA STEAMERS PUT ON.

The steamship company reports that
since the treaty went into effect they have
had to charter three extra steamers. be-
sides their regular sailings, aud that every
ship, without exception, has gone out
full. The shipments Of machinery for
the manufacture Of sugar have been greater
than ever before known. They report that
leading produce merchant in Havana
estimated that when the treaty provisions
as to the reduction of the duty on -four
takes place an Jan. next the imports from
the United States to Cuba will reach ,OOO,-
OJ0 barrels per annum, or more than double
the present consumption.
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AN EXPLOSION IN A TUNNEL.

One Man Torn to Atoms-Another's
Eyes Torn Out.
LEADvILLE, COL, Nov. GA terrific
explosion occurred at the heading to the
Rusk Ivanhoe tunnel last night, where nine
men were at work.
Bob Wilkinson was torn into atoms.
Gus johnson died in one hour.
Jack Scott had both eyes torn out.
Three others had legs broken and were
internally injured, while three were badly
bruised but not seriously.
The explosion was caused by one of ths
men striking giant powder in one Of the
shots with his drill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
POSTS PLURALITY.

He Probably Leads EdRerton by 5000
or 5000 Votes.
OMAHA, Nov. 6.--Returns received from
63 counties, exclusive of Douglas, out of 81
counties In the state, show total vote for
Post of 1871, and for Edgerton N 50, S99
These counties last year gave Richardc
81, 735, Boyd 81 ,S57 and Powers So. .04s, indi-
eating falling Off in the total vote OF
42.525. Douglas county, with one precinct
in the city of Omaha missing gives Post a
majority over Edgerton Of 6,351. Close
estimates OF the counties not heard from
officially. based on partial returns, give
Post plurality Of 4,t4l This will prob.
ably be increased by the official count, and
it is safe to say that Edgerton is beat by be-
tween 5000 and 5000 votes
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A FAMOUS LOCK PICKER.

Alfred c. hobbs Brought to His Grave
by Brain Affection.
BRIDGEPoRT, CONN, Nov. 6.-Alfred c.
Hobbs, formerly general manager of the
Union Metallic Cartridge Company, died
early this morning from exhaustion, as the
result Of brain affection. Hobbs has a
national reputation on account of
his wonderful lock-picking performances.
In 1851, he went TO London to
attend the worlds fair, aud it was at this
time that he picked the famous Chubb &
Brahman locks, feat that created excite
ment in England. He was at one time in
charge of the Home ssewing machine
factory, but since 1886, until two years ago,
has been manager Of the cartridge COM
many
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
A CONVICT ON TAE GIBBEr.
One Of the Cole City Mutiny Murd 9r
ers Pays the Penalty.

one OF the Cole City Mutiny Murd ar
ers Pays the Penalty.
TRENToN, GA, Nov 6.-Abe Wayman
tcolored) was hanged to-day for the murder
Of guard at Cole City. in the convict
uprising in June last. He ascended the
scatfold at 1915 o'clock and talked for an
hour He said he was Innocent of any in~
tention to KILL but only followed the lead OF
others. de complimented Sheriff Byrd
highly on his treatment since he had been
confined in Jail He said he was ready to-
die. White and colored preachers talked
and prayed with him. The drop fell at 81
o'clock. He died Of straugulation in twenty
minutes. He was cut down at 2:0S o'clock.
Wilson Palmer, (whitel, who was sentenced
to hang for the same offense,, appealed to-
the supreme court and his CASE has not been
heard there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
ST. JAMES PALACE REPAIRS
The Cast Pretty sure TO Cause a Ro'
in Parliament

The Cost Pretty sure TO Cause q Raw
in Parliament
Copyright, 1891, 6y the ~ Y. associated Pfess)
LONDON. Nov. 6.-The st. James palace
has been reftted as residence for the Duke
of Clarence and Avondale at the expense Of
the treasury. The cost greatly exceeds the
estimate and will cause row in parliament
The palace has been in the hands Of the
builders for many months, undergoing Law
ish internal decorations in white and gold
and a renewal of the painted panels and
ceiling paintings.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-07
A CRISIS IN RUSSIA.

Rumors Afoat Affecting the Stability
Of Banking Houses.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 6.-The condition
Of the st. Petersburg money market is
causing grave apprehension. There are in
circulation rumors affecting the stability Of
ten banking houses some of them supposed
to be very sound. Rouble exchange and
government bonds continue to fall steadily
and everything indicates an impending
criaia
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NOBLE SUMMONED TO COURT.

Ne Process Served on Him at the
White House.
"AsHINGToN, Nov. 6.-Maj. Ransdell,
saa'Snal g of the District of Columbia, met
e0fetary Noble at the white house this
,o'Aing and served legal pro-
{snd On him to appear at court
FL answer to suit against him
secretary of the Interior by the
tar, troR River Logging Company. Secre-.
|ssiJy noble acknowledged the service and
My SIau Ie would respond at the proper time.
|haasnal hansdell said he came to the white
udse fud after him because he had failed to
una him at his office.
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a DUEL IN SPAIN.

An Admiral and Gn Editor Fire -Four
Shots Without Wounding.
MADRID, Nov. 6.-Admiral de Bsranger,
minister of marine, and one of the leading
figures in Spanish politics. recently chal-
lenged the editor of a newspaper in this city
to fight a duel. The duel was fought to-
day. -Four pistol shots were exchanged, but
neither of the combatants was wounded.
The seconds then interfered. declared the
honor of both principals satisfied and re-
fused to allow any further hostillties. Ad-
miral de Beranger resigned his portfolio TO-
dav