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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-10-28
FATAL FIRE IN A HOTEL.
Sixteen Lives Lost and Several Persons
Injured at Seattle.

A List of the Dead and Injured-The
Blaokened Remains of Father, Mother
and Child Found In One Room and the
Corpses of Man and His Wife
Crouohed in a Corner in Another
Room.
Seattle. Wash, Oct 27.-The people of
this city were Mortified to-day by a
hotel holocaust which overshadows In its
fatalities the grent fire Of 1889. when the
greater portion OF the city was laid in
ashes. In the destruction Of the West
Street hotel by fire this morning at least
sixteen inmates lost their lives amid all
the agonies and horrors of cremation
under such surroundings.
Up to o'clock this morning fifteen bod
les had been taken from the ruins. The
search is still being conducted.
The folowlng is a list of the transient
guests, as shown by the register taken
from the burning building:
A. Welson, f. Bollman, r. D. Simon
son, c. +. Johnson. M. Mcsorley, John
Chesterman, f. Hicks. Mrs. ]. w. Huss-
man, d. Fraser, Mrs. J. Smith and friend,
j. f. Clark Charlie A. Peter, James
Merme, w. p. Coffery, William Matheson,
M. j. Lawson. ID. Mcdonald, city; C. L.
Gibb, George J. Moon. Redmond T.
schmitt, George Bothell, C. L. Bellman,
John Mcclure, Allen D. Chase. william
McNair, John Kingson, city; M. d. Ded-
rickson, Port Blakely.
A. G.. Butler, a brother of the proprietor,
is missing. The injured are:
Col. Edward Havlin, badly injured about
tho head and back by jumping.
D. b. Glass, leg broken, back injured.
c. B. Anderson, hand burned and badly
bruised.
The saddest sight of all was found in
the Inside room Off the passage way which
led to West street. There, calmly lying in
a charred and blackened bed, was evident
ly an entire family. The father lay on one
side, the wife next to him, and a little
burned and blackened arm and the small
clothing showed that a little child was
among the victims.
Crouched in a corner of a small inside
room two charred and naked skeletons
met the gaze The flesh was burned from
each and the first, that of a man with
blackened stumps OF arms, seemed to be
hghting an impending danger. Immedi-
ately behind him, also bolt upright ana
clutching his waist, was the skeleton of
a woman. The eyes were burned from the
sockets Of each, but even then one could
easily imagine the look OF horror, the
deadly fear which olung to the Inflated
couple as they fought with an unseen foe.
There were about twenty transient
guest registered, and night Clerk Butler
says the hotel had about twenty perma-
nent guests II is absolutely known that
gfwfaan nd g.
hours may add largely to the terrible
death list.
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toward the venerable Chief Justice Blecl6-
ley, he said: II am now ready to take the
oath of Office"
A hush fell on the great crowd as Chief
Justice Bleckley administered the oath in
his deeply impressive style. you do SOL
emnly swear that you will faithfully dis
charge the office of governor of the state
and will to the best Of your ability pre-
serve, protect and defend the constitution
thereof, and the constitution of the United
States Of America, so help you God"
Gov. Northen then arose and facing
Gov. Atkinson. handed him the great seal
of the state, as he said: TT now becomes
my duty to deliver to you the great seal
of the state of Georgia, which under the
oath you have just recorded you will
guard sacredly, in the interests and the
honor of the people from whom you pro-
ceed."
Mr.. Atkinson received the seal and in
turn handed it to Secretary of State a
D. Gambler saying: Il return this seal
to the man selected by the people of Geor-
gia to guard it, knowing that in his hands
the interests and the honor of my native
state are safe.'
Gov. Atkinson left the hall with his
mother on his arm. He went straight to
the executive Office and took charge, while
Mrs. Atkinson proceeded to the executive
mansion with her family.
This afternoon Gov. Atkinson an
nounced his official household. He re-
tains the services of Col. James w. War
rem as his chief secretary. Hon. Richard
Johnson of Jones county is appointed to
succeed Capt. Tip Harrison, and Frank
Galloway of LAGRANGE succeeds Mr.. Stan
hope Sans as private secretary, while c.
B. Conyers is appointed stenographer Of
the department
Richard Heard of Newman, a colored
school teacher, was appointed to succeed
Sam Steele, who was attendant on the
governors office for twelve years.
Secretary Johnson, who is a politician
of prominence, having served in the legis-
lature with Mr.. Atkinson, will also be
pension clerk, while Mr.. Conyers will be
pardon clerk, or stenographer.
Heretofore there have been only three
men in the office but Mr.. Atkinson pro-
poses to divide the 5000 appropriation
among four men, hoping to get better
results to the state this way. Secretary
Harrison, who is turned down, had been
in office eleven years, but he was an ar
dent Evans man, and, of course, had to
suffer the fortunes of war
1t is reported that School Commissioner
Bradweu will have to give way for one
of Gov. Atkinson's personal friends. This
will be quite a disappointment to Capt.
Bradwells friends.
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PIeTAILs STILL ON THE RUN.
The Japanese Troops Add More Blood,
less. victories 30 Their String.

London, Oct. 27.-The correspondent of
the Central News at Toxic, says that on
Oct. 26 the second Japanese army, com
prising about 1000 men. under command
Of Marshal Count Oyama, completed a
landing at a point forty miles to the north
east of Port Arthur.
A dispatch to the Central News from
Toxic says information has been received
from Fusan that on Oct, 20 force Of
1000 Tong Hak rebels attacked the quar-
ters Of the Japanese commissary at
Anpo To-day a small body of Japanese
made an attack upon the Tong Haks and
dispersed them, though not without diff
ficulty. The rebels cut the military tel
egraph wires leading to the northern
frontier, but IL is expected that commu-
nication will be quickly restored.
A dispatch to the Central News from
Toxic says that telegraphic communica-
tion with the northern frontier has been
restored. Field Marshal Yamagata re-
ports that on oct. rs, at daylight, he had
arranged to attack the enemy at Kulien-
chao, but found that the place had been
evacuated by the Chinese who apparently
frightened, had fed at the approach Of
the japanese. The number of men in the
Chinese force he was not certain Of but
It was reported that there were 10000
During the last three days. the field mar
shal says the Japanese have captured
thirty guns, large quantity of ammuni-
ton, rice and fodder and 300 tents
Yokohama, oct. 27-The Japanese have
gained a decisive victory at Kluren over
10000 Chinese. The enemy fed towards
Antung. The japanese captured a quan-
tity of booty, thirty guns and 300 tents, as
well as quantity of provisions. The
Chinese lost 200 killed, q number of
wounded, and many were taken prisoners.
The correspondent of the Pail Mall Ca
zette at Chefoo cables that the fleets CT
China and Japan are now off that port.
and that a battle is expected shortly.
Washington, oct. H.-The department Of
state this afternoon received the following
cable from Mr.. Denby at Pekin: "Japa-
nese troops are entering into Manchuria" :"
This is the first authentic information
that has been received by the United
States government that any Japanese
forces has entered Chinese territory.
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He Promises TO Work to Secure More
Liberal Exotse Law.

New York, Oct. 7.-The situation in
state politics at present is practically un-
changed from that Of the first of the
fight. Both parties are working with a
grim determination TO win. The fact that
to-day was the last of the week probably
had some influence in causing the general
quietude at the various political head
quarters.
The most importan OF the days incl
dents was Col Strong's reception OF the
district leaders of the German-American
Reform Union at his headquarters in the
Sturtevant house late tonight. It's spe-
cial significance lay in his speech to the
German reformers. Admitting their con-
tenton that the existing excise law is anti
quated and illiberal, he promised TO exert
his influence in favor OF more liberal leg-
islaton II he should be elected mayor. Ac-
tive supporters of Col Strong regard these
expressions as likely to have a powerful
effect in securing to him the votes of the
Germans Of all factions who are not regu-
larly allied with Tammany Hall.
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PHOENIX oITY FLAME LIT.
Six Buildings Burned and Four Torn
Down to Stop the Fire.

Columbus. Co., Oct. 27.--A destructive
fire occurred this afternoon at O'Clock in
Phoenix City, Ala, Immediately opposite
this city, entailing a loss OF over $40, co.,
The fire originated from a defective aue
in a building occupied as the postonice,
and the flames spread very rapidly. Cit
liens rushed to the scene and succeeded
in removing most of the property in the
postoffice. although it is feared that some
of the mails were destroyed.
Columbus was called upon for assist
ance, and sent an engine and hook and
ladder truck.
The fire communicated to adjoining
buildings, and in less than half an hour
six dwellings and stores were entirely de-
stroyed.
-Four buildings were quickly relieved Of
their contents and were torn down by
truckmen and citizens as the only way 10
check the confiagration, which threat
ened large portion of the town, the ma
jority of the buildings in that city being
frame.
Tonight the fire is under control, and no
further danger is apprehended
The insurance is small, and most of the
property is total loss, which will be-
severely felt.
Phoenix City has population of about
5000, composed mainly Of operatives who
work In cotton factories In Columbus.
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SOUND MONEY MEN ON TOP.
Representative Pittman of Troup Again
Defeated in the Lower House.

Atlanta. Ga, Oct. 27.-Representative
Pittman of Troupe and his free and unlin-
tied silver coinage resolution came
to the front in the House again
this morning, only to be sat
upon for the second time. After the
reading Of the journal Mr.. Pittman Sc
cured recognition by the chair and said he
wanted to make an explanation before
making n motion. He referred to the
resolutions introduced yesterday and said
II was not his Idea to cut of any debate,
but he wanted a day set when a vote on
the resolution could be had. II was not
his intention, he said, to prejudice the
candidacy of an ysenatorial aspirant,
and he was willing to have the resolutions
considered after all the candidates had
spoken. He was willing for any day to be
set-Friday next suited hlm-but he
wanted the resolutions considered and
set for some day so that vote could be
taken upon them. He moved to take the
resolutions from tho table for the pur-
pose Of fixing some day when a vote could
be taken upon them.
The motion TO take from the table was
put to the House, and voted upon, but be-
fore the result was announced Mr.. Pitt
man called for the yeas and nays. The
popultsts voted solidly for taking the res
olutons from the table The vote was 64
ayes 10 % nays a NlclOTY LOT the sound
money men, for the resolutions still sleep
upon the clerks desk and the Indications
are that If they are taken up 1t will only
be for the purpose of consigning them to
the oblivion Of the waste basket
Speaker Fleming this morning an
nounCed the names OF the members to
constitute the committee of privileges and
elections. They are as follows; Messrs.
Harrison of Quitman, chairmanj Fouche
OF Floyd Battle Of Muscogee, Barnes of
Richmond, Bush OF Mitchell, Caldwell of
Merriwether, Giles of ofeHouston, Gilreath
of Barlow, Han of Coweta, Hogan Of Lin
coin, Holbrook Of Franklin, Longly OF
Whitfield, Mansfield OF Mcintosh, Nc
Daniel Of Fannin, Polhil of Bibb, Price Of
Lumkin, Rockwell of Chatham, Williams
Of schlcy and Winn Of Wilkes. Four are
populists, one a republican and fourteen
democrats.
Secretary Clifton Of the Senate filed his
bond this morning for the faithful per-
formance Of his duties. It is in the sum Of
5000, and is signed by Col. u. c. Howell
and Joseph MC.1sfield.
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SPENCER MEETS SMITH.
The Presidents Of the Two Great Rail-
way Systems in Session.

Chattanooga, Oct. H.-Samuel Spencer,
president of the Southern railway, ar
rived in this city in a private car this
morning. Shortly after his arrival he was
met by NJ. II. Smith, president Of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad and the
presidents of the two greatest southern
railway systems remained in close confer
ence in Mr.. Spencers car for several
hours Shortly after the conference Mr..
Spencer's car was attached to the West
ern and Atlantic train for Atlanta and
Mr.. Smith returned to Louisville, from
whence he came last night Mr.. Spencer
said the conference was concerning rail-
road matters and Of no public interest.
1t was strange that Mr. Spencer should
go to Atlanta over Mr.. Smiths road
when at the same time regular train left
for Atlanta over his own line A rumor
has been current for some time that Mr.
Smith was to have some connection with
the Southern. seyering his connection with
the Louisville and Nashville 1t is said
the party are to meet again on Monday IN
Atlanta. The conference, would no doubt
prove Of great Significance II the cause Of
1t could be ascertained.
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CERMANY'S new PREMIER.
Prince Won HOhenlOhe SChillinsfuTSt
Chosen Chancellor.

He also Becomes President Of the Prus-
sian Council of Ministers-Rx-Chan-
oellor Won Caprivi Leaves for switzer-
land-seoretary of State For Foreign
Affairs Won Bieberstein and Secretary
of the Interior Won Boettioher Re-
portsd TO Have Resigned.
Berlin, Oct. 27.--Prince Won Hohenlohe-
SchiIlngfurst. as this result of his confer
ence with the emperor at Potsdam, has
accepted the appointment of chancellor
to succeed Gen. Won Caprivi, and also the
portfolio of president of the Prussian
council of ministers, vacated by the resig-
nation of Count Botho Zu Eulenburg.
At o'clock this afternoon it was re-
ported that Freiherr Marschau Won Bic
berstein. secretary of state for foreign ar-
fairs, had resigned, and that DR.. Won Boet-
fischer, secretary Of the interior, was
about to follow. Freiherr Marschan is
cordially hated by the high tariff con-
servatives because he ably supported
Chancellor Caprivi in the struggle to pass
the Prusslan reciprocity treaty. DR..
Boetticher Is most unpopular among the
Bismarcktan conservatives, because the
old chancellor has denounced him re-
peatedly for deceit and intrigue. The
first impression produced by these re-
ports is that there is to be a clean sweep
Of ministers distasteful to the conserva-
tives. Count Pr1lip Zu Eulenburg, Ger
man ambassador to Austria and Hungary,
and Herr Won Rodawits, German am
bassador to Spain, are mentioned as post
BILE successors to Freiherr Marschall. DR..
Nasz is said to have been asked to take
DR. Boettischer's place.
The governorship of Strausburg has
been rendered as a consolation office TO
Gen. Count Won Waldersee. Chancellor
Won Caprivi paid his farewell call to tho
ambassadors this afternoon, and started
for Switzerland this evening.
The cabinet crisis has dulled business
on the Berlin Bourse. Dispatches from
abroad show that trading in Paris, Frank
fort and London was affected unfavor-
ably, although there was no notable fall
of prices. At the opening in London, Ger
man bonds dropped 4, but recovered be
fore the close.
Georgetown averaged about twelve
pounds heavier than their opponents.
The Swarthmore team work was of a very
superior order. their tackling and playing
being hard snappy and sharp. Brooke
kicked we'll. Without their giant full
back the Georgetowns in all probability
would not have scored. Bob Churchg the
old Princeton player, refereed the game.
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A Freight Warehouse Burned.

Ashevile, N. c.. Oct. 27-Flre was dis
covered at 4 o'clock this morning at the
Southern railways freight warehouse and
despite the work of the fire companies the
building was burned, together with four
loaded cars and four shanty cars. All
the freight in the building and every rec
ord was totally destroyed. The loss Is es-
timated at $50, 900. The property is insured
The oil in one car explode and the concus-
sion was felt mile away. Road foreman
James Moore who slept on the second floor
Of the warehouse had narrow escape,
sustaining painful though not dangerous
known
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R1NasTERs AT RIDaEwAY.
DR.. Pope Corners Gov. Tillman on the
Question of Disfranohis 8 ement.


Question of Disfranchis ement.
Charleston, S. c., Oct. 27.-The Ridge
way meeting to-day was not much of an
affair. 1t was arranged by the ringster
faction reformers to excite the waning
enthusiasm Of their crowd and to combat
the growing opposition to the constltu-
tional convention. Gov. Tillman and Mr..
Evans, the ringster candidates for COVER
nor were the invited speakers. DR.. Pope.
the opposition candidate, asked permits
sion to take part in the meeting and speak
from the stand, but the committee refused
to give him a showing. Not more than 600
persons. including a large proportion of
negroes, were present. Mr.. Evans made a
bitter speech, using all the arts OF a
demagogue to excite the preJudices and
passions Of his followers. Gov. Tlllman
was not so bitter, but he did what he could
to increase the ill-feeling between town
and country.
Mr.. Sigh interrupted Gov. Tillman to
ask him how he expected to dlsfranchise
the negroes without disfranchlsing the
whites.
Gov. Tillman said he did not propose to
disfranchise anybody, but he was evident
ly badly cornered. end some of his ardent
admirers attempted to pull Mr.. Sigh
from the platform.
Dr. Pope, the opposition candidate for
governor made a speech In the afternoon
and excoriated the two previous speakers
for their hypocrisy and their efforts to
keep the white people of the state divided.
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CONDITION OF THE GEAR.
He Ate Well During the Day and the
Action of His Heart Is Better.

st. Petersburg, Oct. IA dispatch
from Livadia says the czar's physicians
have issued the following bulletin: ''The
czar slept fairly well. There are no SOM
nolent or convuisive symptoms. The
oedema has somewhat increased.
st. Petersburg, Oct. H-A bulletin is
sued tonight at o'clock from Livadla
says: THE czar ate we'll during the dav.
The action Of his heart is rather better
The odema has not increased His spirits
are better than they were yesterday"
The bulletin bears the usual SIGNATURES
OF the physicians In attendance upon his
majesty
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TWO BOILERS BURST.
One Man Killed Instantly and Five
others Badly injured.

cambridge. Ca. Oct. ia terrible
boiler explosion occurred yesterday after
noon at woodland in this county. when
the two boilers at c. II. Thomas saw
mill exploded one Of the boilers was
hurled through the air a distance Of
seventy yards. lodging In a lumber pile
Tho other boiler wos sent a distance Of
30 yards It's speed having been arrested
by meeting distractions all along It's path
All Of the employees except one were white
men, Those killed and injured are
Crawford Hawkins, killed instantly.
Lewis Strickland, badly mangled re-
ported dying.
George Strickland, badly mangled, and
II Is thought he cannot recover
Two others named Wimberly were seri-
ously injured and scalded.
Arch Baker, colored, scalded and seri-
ously injured.
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HILL AT wArRRToWN.
The Senator Accorded Warm Recsp-
tion by the People.

Watertown, N, Y, Oct. Ex-senator Da-
vid B. Hill arrived here this evening and
was accorded a warm reception. At s
o'clock he was escorted to the city opera
house, which, long before that hour, was
crowded to the doors with over 1000 peo-
pie. He was met with perfect outburst
of enthusiasm as he arose to speak. The
senator, after expressing his pleasure at
the cordiality of his reception, proceeded
to discuss the tariff question. Senator
Hill and his party left tonight for AL
baDV
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TALKED TARIFF TO TRoJANs.
Vice President Stevenson Draws a Big
Crowd at Troy

Troy, N. Y, oct. 27--Adlai f. Steven
son, Vice-President of the United States,
spoke tonight at Rand's opera house on
the issues of the campaign.
The opera house was packed and all
the seats on the stage were occupied by
representative democrats. United States
Senator Murphy occupied a prominent
seat. 1t was the first democratic rally Of
any Importance and may be said to have
opened the campaign in Troy. Charles z.
Patterson of Troy presided.
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soHMITTBRRaKR INDICTED.
He Is Accused of Receiving a Bribs
and Gives Bail.

New York, Oct. 27.-Capt. Schmittber-
ger, who was indicted by the grand jury
yesterday, was arraigned this morning
before Judge Cowing in general sessions
He was indicted under the same section
of the code as was ex-Capt Doherty, the
district attorney says, namely, receiving
a brlbe. Capt. Schmittberger gave bail
for $500 and was released.
The evidence against Capt Schmittber-
ger before the grand jury was furnished
by Agent Forget of the French steamship
line. Mr.. Forget testified, as he had be-
fore the Lexow committee, that he paid
$500 to the police captain.
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FALL RIVERS STRIKE.
The Weavers Vote to Remain Out, but
Break Soon Occurs.

Fall River, Mass, Oct 27.-By vote of
521 to 477 this morning the weavers decided
to remain out. It was also unanimously
voted that the minority stand by the ma
jority.
clared off by the weavers this afternoon
the reason given being that weavers from
other mills are taking the places of the
strikers. The strike has been on for sew
eral months and cost the weavers union
$4,000. 1t is believed that this is an indi-
cation of the way in which the general
strike will end before next Saturday.
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BRICK WORKS BURNED.
Two Bales of Cotton Burned on a
Wagon-Imprisonme for Life.

Two Oa4es Oh Cotton burned on a
Wagon-Imprisonm for Life.
Albany, ca, oct. 27.-The large brick
manufacturing plant Of the Albany Brick
Company was totally consumed by fire at
/ o'clock this morning, involving a loss
Of between 5000 and $4,000. The plant
had a capacity Of 10000 brick per day and
did an immense business on account Of it's
location just out Of the corporate limits Of
the city. The fire department could not
do anything TO stay the flames Work 70
replace the plant will begin at once.
While a wagon belonging to John G.
LaroQue was coming 10 the city yester-
day loaded with cotton, the cotton caught
fire and two bales were consumed.
Charlie Thomas, accessory after the
fact in the murder OF Thomas Watts In
Worth county about ten years ago, was
convicted In that county this week and
sentenced 20 imprisonment for lie.
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oleveland Not . Reaiden..

New York, oct. H.--One of the mana
gers OF the democratic cammpaien saId
this morning that on the authority Of an
eminent lawyer of this city no was abIe
TO state that President Cleveland no Ion,
ger possessed a right 70 vote here. Tho
President. he said. had requested an opln-
ion from his old law firm and they, after
decided that the President could not vote
in this state This, the manager continu-
ed. explains the Presidents failure 10 reg.
InInr
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Cienfugos Released.

San Francisco. Cal, Oct 27-United
States Judge Morrow received in
structions from Washington this morn
ing to release Col. Juan Cien-
fugos. the ony Salvadorean refugee held
for extradition. Judge Morrow issued the
order at noon. Col. Clenfugos will at once
leave for Mexico to join the other SAL
vador refugees there.