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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-30
AS MIl. PLATT VIEWS 1T.
The Death of George VIII Not Ma
terIaIIy Affect Tracy.

The Death of George VIII Not Ma
terIoIIy Affect Tracy.
New York, Oct. 29.-In statement is
sued this afternoon, Senator Platt says:
"Unless the jefferson democrats are be-
trayed by Thomas Johnson, who has been
their hoodoo from the start their votes
will easily be consolidated upon another
candidate The disreputable deal between
johnson and the citizens union has fur
ther possibilities, so far as Johnson is con-
cerned, but not so far as the real friends
and followers of George are concerned.
They are not deliverable in bulk to any
body except to another bona fide candidate
of the party.
"Gen. Tracy will not lose a single re-
publican vote as the result Of Mr.. George 5
death. The republican party will poll its
strength with substantial entirety for
Gen. Tracy, and nothing could or can ef-
feet that fact. Republicans recognize the
Low movement as democratic conspir
acy. They see in Low an attempt to re-
vive Clevelandism and to betray the re-
publican party by another of those char
acteristc tricks Of the Cleveland democ-
racy. 1t is an old and well understood
thing in every political contest during the
last twelve years that the Cleveland DEM
ocracy has undertaken to divide the re-
publican forces by Withdrawing from the
republican candlQate lNe support or the
republican voters upon a dishonest pre-
tense of reform purposes. In the exist
ing situation Low stands for Cleveland
methods and manouvers, but republicans
understand their game. They remember
it's consequences to the public and the re-
publican party in former periods. At
tempts to stampede them now excite only
their indignant disgust
"They will support their party, their
partys trusted principles and their party
unconquerable candidate. III the George
party should split up, the socialist-demo-
cratic element may be carried by Johnson
to Low Low Is something Of a socialist
himself, or rather he Is so much OF a DEM
agogue that, as he says, he is willing to
stand on any platform that will fetch him
a handful of votes. This will affect Gen
Tracy's chances favorably.
IF George had lived he would have Sc
cured an enormous labor support that will
now come 20 Gen. Tracy. The working
people appreciate what the republican par
ty has done for them, not only at Washing
ton, by restoring prosperity, but also at
Albany by protecting them and encourag-
ing the development OF their organizations.
Tammany cannot get this vote. IL has be-
come estranged from Tammany hall, and
In this election It is supporting Tracy, and
it will now support him more strongly
than ever.
"Of all the candidates IN the field the
republican candidate has much the best
Of it."
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WILL NOT DE A FACTOR.

Politicians Say the George Ticket
VIII Not POn 100000 Votes.
New York, Oct 29.-The practical poiti-
clans are all said to agree that the democ-
racy of Thomas Jefferson, built up by
Henry George in three weeks, will not be
a principal factg in next Tuesdays cleo
tion.
1t had been generally estimated that he
would have polled more than 100 coo votes
if he had survived the campaign, but these
votes are probably not transferable. Some
of the leaders were to-day in favor of
throwing the influence of the organization
to Seth Low, but the campaign commit
tee decided not to give up the fight, and
nominated young Henry George TO take
his fathers place.
They also issued strong address to the
George voters, asking them to support the
substitute Young George has none of his
fathers ability as a campaigner and or
ganizer. and is not we'll known.
The Tammany leaders have regained
their confidence that was shaken by Henry
Georges extraordinary canvass during the
past week. They have called in their anti
George literature, silenced their anti
George speakers, are mourning publicly
for George as a good man and democrat,
and hope with good reason, to get the
greater part of his vote.
Seth Low probably will get smaller
share, a few thousand voters will proba-
bly, stick to young George, and as the
Tracy leaders have said all along there
was no straightout republicans in the
George ranks they probably expect moth
ing.
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APPOINTMENT OF LoNGsTREET.
Gen. Hampton Is Ready 20 Turn His
Omce over to Him.

Gen. Hampton Is Ready 10 Turn His
Office Over to Him.
Washington, Oct. 29.-Gen. James Long
street was to-day appointed commission
er of railroads TO succeed Gen. Wade
Hampton. This change has long been an
ticipated, hence II causes but little sur
prise. Gen. Hampton's resignation has
been in the hands of President Mckinley
since the advent Of the present admins
tration, and the change would have oc-
CURED at q much earlier period had the
opportunities of Gen. Longstreet and his
political friends prevailed
President Mckinley had two objects in
delaying action in this now celebrated
case. When Gen. Longstreet and his
friends were clamoring loudest for Gen
Hampton's official scalp, the "grand old
man Of the Palmetto State" was danger
ously i'll. The President decided that he
would not accept Gen. Hamptons resig-
nation until he was given ample time to
regain his health by an extended trip to
the Pacific coast, Gen. Hampton has re-
covered from his latest illness, and de-
clares that he is In robust health and
weighs over 200 pounds. The President also
desired Gen. Hampton to have an oppor-
tunity to frame and submit his annual re-
port on the business of the commissioner
office. That report has been completed,
and Is ready for the printer Although Gen.
Hampton feels that he has been treated
with admirable consideration by the Pres
ident, the latter neglected to notify the
general that his resignation had been ac-
cepted before announcing the appointment
of his successor The first intimation Of
Gen. Longstreets appointment to-day was
conveyed to Gen, Hampton by your corre-
spondent Gen. Hampton was in the office
at the general pension building, perform
ing his official duties, unconscious Of his
decapitation. When Hpprised of
the Presidents action, Gen.
Hampton remarked that it was not un-
expected, in view Of what has been so
often stated in the newspapers on the sub
ject. He added that he rendered his res
ignation as soon as President Mckinley
was inaugurated and, therefore, he was
prepared TO relinquish the Office without
delay. He said he appreciated the efforts
of so many Of his former associates in the
Senate to, have him retained, and it is
gratifying to know that so many con-
slderations were shown him by the ad-
ministration. Having completed his an
nual report, Gen. Hampton Is fully pre-
pared to turn over the Office to his sue
cess0r, In excellent condition. He VIII
leave Washington in a few days, accom-
panied by his daughter to attend the
state fair at Columbia. 1t Is said that
Gen. Longstreet may encounter consider
able difficulty in securing confirmation by
the Senate. 1t Is said that the President
was subjected TO intense pressure to make
this appointment, and, but for a positive
promise made soon after his election, Gen.
Longstreet would not have been appoint
ed There is "A general feeling here that
Gen. Longstreet is incapacitated for the
duties OF the office, and the Senate will
be fully enlightened on the subject
r. NJ. L.
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MILL MEN ENROUTE SOUTH.
New England Manufacturers ON n
Southern Trip Of Inspection.


Washington, Oct. 29-About fifty mem
bers of the New England Cotton Manu-
facturers' Association, which has just con-
GUIDED its annual session at Philadelphia,
arrived in Washington to-day and left to-
night for a tour of the southern mill dis
tricts. They so upon invitation of the
Southern railway. Nearly all of the
principal mill districts will be visited and
the mills inspected. Tomorrow Danville,
Va, Greensboro and Salisbury, N. c., will
be visited.
Sunday will be spent at Asheville, and
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the
Spartanburg, Columbia and Greenville
districts. and nearly all the large mills
Of that district will be inspected. The trip
will occupy a week. 1t is made to inform
the New England manufacturers of the
great developments in the cotton manufac-
turing In the south in recent years. The
party includes many of the representa-
tive manufacturer of the eastern states,
and is headed by the president of the as
sociation. r. W. Eaton of Brunswick, Ne,
OF the Cabot Manufacturing Company.
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to the Brooklyn city hall. In this informal
procession every friend and admirer of
Henry George is invited to take part.
The committee earnestly desire that no
torches or transparencies be displayed,
Banners without notices designating the
organizations may be carried. All labor
organizations intending to take part in the
procession of Sunday evening are request
ed to communicate at once with John Bris-
bane Walker, chief marshal.
The pall-bearers have not yet been Sc
lected. Mr.. George was an Episcopalian,
but was not very regular in his attend
ance at church. His widow is a Catholic,
and it was often said that her husband in
tended to embrace Catholicism.
The widow and her daughters remained
in the room with the body until 10 o'clock,
when they were induced to retire for much
needed rest.
Mrs. George is bearing up well under
the strain, but her friends fear that she
will soon give way. There is talk of TAX
ing her out of town Immediately after the
funeral
A guard of honor, composed of promi-
nent George men, will watch the body un-
til its interment
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DEATH STRUCK DOWN GEORGE.
HIS SUDDEN END IN NEW YORK
AFTER A NIGHTS CAMPAIGNING.

Tba wear and Tenr of the Great
MayOraIty Struggle Told Upon Him
and He Was Unable to Cope With
the strain of the Campaisn-Death
Comes at Union Square Hotel Mt
$40 Yesterday Morning Mrs.
George Found Him Sitting In Il
Chair - Soon Sank Into UncOn-
sciousness From Which He Never
Revived-A Sketch of His Life-Ex-
preSsions of sympathy.
New York, Oct &S.-Henry George. can
dfdate of the Jeffersonian democracy for
rnavor of Greater New York, is dead.
It has been a matter of questioning re-
mark all along how Mr.. George, an old
man. could Withstand the strain of his re-
markable campaign against "bossism."
1.-THE harder he works the stronger he
grows" was the wondering comment of
his friends but the wear and tear of such
a struggle as he has made was too much,
and after a round of speeches at College
Point and Flushing, L. l., and a long jump
TO the Central opera house in this city.
the man who has made possible the de-
feat of Tammany, who has caused Croker
10 be hissed in his own meetings, peace
fully gave up his life for the cause he
esooused.
Mrs. George had accompanied him in his
round of speeches last night, and return
ed with him to his hotel. There it was re-
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PRESIDENTIAL PLUMs.
Gen. james LOngstreet Named COM
missioner of Railroads.


Washington, Oct. 29.-The President to-
day made the following appointments:
James Longstreet of Georgia, commis{
sioner Of railroads. vice Wade Hampton.
resigned
Henry s. Prltchett of Missouri, super
intendent of the coast and geodetic sur
vey.
Mimin w. Gibbs of Arkansas, consul of
the United States at Tamatave, Madagas-
car.
James u. Sullman, collector of customs
for the district of Pensacola. Fla.
Pay Inspector Albert $. Kenney, United
States navy, to be pay director, with rank
of captain.
Assistant Surgeon Charles E. Riggs
United States Navy, to be passed assist
ant surgeon, with relative rank OF lieu-
tenant, junior grade.
Richard l.. Scarlett, surveyor general of
Florida.
Cen Longstreet, appointed commission
er of railroads, is the famous confederate
general, who has been prominent In the
south since the war, as one of the leading
republicans. He was n devoted friend of
President Grant and has before held Of
fee under republican administrations.
Gen Longstreet was recently married TO
a young lady of Georgia.
Judge Gibbs, who has been selected as
consul at Tamatave. is one of the promi-
nent republican colored men of the south.
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DEATH RATE MUCH LIGHTER
BUT THE SITUATION NOT CONSIDERS
ED BRIGHTER.

New Orleans Has Five Denths-Frose
FOrecnsted For the Infected Dis
tricts-ScImn's Mayor Issues IA De-
ninI of the Erroneous Stampede
From That city, Ginning That
Only 200 People Have Left There.
Mobile Records Two Deaths and
McHenry, Miss, one-RepOrts From
Infected Places.
New Orleans, oct. 2S.-The cherefuI news
came to the local forecast officials here
to-day from the Washington weather bu-
reau that there would probably be light
frosts I'm the southern portions Of Louisi-
ana and Mississippi tonight Jack Frost
is what the people Of New Orleans and all
other infected places have prayed for, the
general belief being that 1t is the only
thing that will put an end to the yellow
fever 1t is thought, however, that the
prevailing weather conditions here will
not permit of a frost at an early date.
Although the number of new cases and
deaths has not been as heavy as that OF
yesterday, the board of health officials are
not of the opinion that the situation Is
growing brighter. The death rate compar-
ed to previous days has been exceedingly
light.
The board of health report: Case OF
yellow fever to-day, 81; deaths to-day, 5;
total cases to date, 1,l40; total deaths, 1885,
total cases absolutely recovered, 697; un-
der treatment, 574.
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FUNERAL CEREMONIES.
Body to Lie In state sunday In the
Grand Central Palace.

New York, oct. 29.-The committee in
charge of the funeral ceremonies Of Henry
George have arranged the following order
of services: From sunrise on Sunday,
Oct. 81. TIL sunset of the same day, the
body Of the great leader will lie in state
in the Grand Central palace. Ushers will
be present to direct the people in their
passage before the platform, upon which
The body will rest. Every one who feels
the nobility and single-heartedness of
Henry Georges life work is invited to be
present at this ceremony. During the
afternoon, beginning at o'clock, the fun
eral services and orations VIII take place.
The funeral car will start from the
Grand Central palace at O'Clock on Sum
day evening and proceed by a route to be
announced later, via the Brooklyn bridge,
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TEMPORARY RECEIVER NAMED.

Judge SimOntOn Appoints One For
the Southern Pine Fiber Company.
Charleston, s. c., Oct. 29.-W. H. Flem-
ing of Augusta appeared before Judge
Simonton in the United States circuit
court here to-day, and obtained an order
appointing J. r. League of North Au-
gusta temporary receiver of the Southern
Pine Fiber Company. The bill was filed
on behalf of James Boyd of Hansford Col
lege, Pa, ct. al, against Luther II. Han
kinson ct al. The company was charter
ed under the laws of New Jersey, but the
charter was declared forfeited. Complain
ants ask that the property be sold and the
proceeds divided. A final hearing win be
had Dec. l.
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Probate Judge KohIsaat's Decisiou
In Her Behalf.


In Her Behalf.
Chicago, Oct. 29.-Probate Judge Kohl
saat to-day rendered his decision in the
Gregory will case In favor of the plaintiff.
Martha Clybourne.
The contest over the $1,000, 900 estate OF
Allen Gregory, "the father Of the stock
yards" which has been in progress sew
eral days, proved q sensation. The plain
tiff, Martha Clybourne, sought to establish
her rights as the widow of Allen Gregory,
and did so through the evidence given by
Mrs. Lille Gregory of Kansas City, a
niece of the millionaire.
Mrs. Gregory testified that on March 3
last she performed a common law mar
riage ceremony uniting her uncle and Miss
Clybourne, with whom he is said to have
lived for forty years.
Upon the death of Gregory, the estate
was placed in administrators hands for
distribution among the thirty odd heirs.
Judge Kohlsaats decision, in which he
finds Martha Clybourne the legal widow
Of Allen Gregory and orders new letters
of administration, will be fought through
the upper courts by these heirs.
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NATIONAL w. G. II. U.
T,venty-fOurth Convention Called to
order at Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y. Oct. 29.-Mlss Francis
e. Willard, president of the Worlds and
the National Womens' Christian Temper
ance Union, called the twenty-fourth con-
vention Of the organization to order I'm
Music hall to-day. Miss Willard stated
that the crusade Bible was held by the
customs oGicl2ls, and for the first time
she was unable to read the crusade psalm
from it, Such is the brotherly love be-
tween nations, she added.
The psalm was then read responsively
by Miss willard and the delegates The
feature of the day was Miss Wizards ad-
dress
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A CONVICT SUICIDES.
stephen Bryant Kills Himself in the
south Carolina Prison.

Columbia, s. c., oct. 29.-The convicHng
of Stephen Bryant, a farmer of Marion,
for the murder of his son-in-law, was re-
ported several days ago. AS there was
plea of insanity he was recommended to
mercy and sentenced to life Imprisonment,
on Wednesday Bryant was brought to
the penitentiary and yesterday put TO
work in the hosiery factory. AS subse-
quent events proved, he secreted In his
clothes a pair of scissors, used In the fac
tory. Early this morning a guard hear
ing groans, went to Bryants cell and
found him sweltering in his blood. He
had stabbed himself In the throat, sever
ing his jugular vein. He was dying when
found
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-30
NO. 60 STOOD THE RACKET.
Light Vessel on Diamond Shoals
Wrests with the storm.

Washington, oct. 29.-Information has
been received by the lighthouse board that
the new light vessel. No. 60, which was
recently placed on the Diamond shoal off
Hatteras, rode out the recent storm very
successfully. Reports from the llfe-sav.
ing stations along the coasts show that
the storm was the most severe in many
years and the success with which the
new vessel rode 1t out Is regarded as proof
positive that the contention that no yes
sci could be held In that position through
a heavy gale is not well founded.
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LETTERS OF SYMPATHY.
Many of MIR. Georges Admirers Send
Condolences.

New York, Oct. 29.-Telegrams and let
ters of sympathy came pouring into the
George headquarters till late tonight, and
the number of distinguished visitors must
have reached several hundred.
Bishop Henry c. Potter recalled his
companionship with Henry George in their
boyhood in Philadelphia. Among the 9th.
ers who sent messages were Asa Bird
Gardiner, Tammany candidate for district
attorney; Benjamin Wood, editor Of the
Daily News; Joseph Pulitzer editor of the
New York World, who said: "The cause
of human freedom suffers an irreparabe
loss. No hero ON the battlefield ever more
clearly gave his life for the cause of his
country" Samuel Gompers, president of
the Federation of Labor. the St. Louis
Single Tax League. New York Typograph-
ical Union No. 6, and the St. Paul Silver
Republican Club.
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LONDON COMMENTS.
MIR. Georges Death Brings Sadness
TO Millions.

London, Oct. 29.-The newspapers this
morning all comment on Henry Georges
death
The Daily Chronicle says: "The news
of the death Of Henry George will come
with deep sadness to millions throughout
the civilized world He died in the har-
ness. a victim to herculanean effort to
raise New York from the slough of cor
ruptlon and misruie He could himself
have hardly chosen better death.
mo better or sweeter man has lived for
lcontlnued on Fifth Page,l
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Ex-PREsIDENr cLEvELAND's SON.

Congratulations Pour in Upon the
Household at Princeton.
Princeton, N. j., Oct. 29.-Master Cleve-
land entered upon his second day Of his
life this morning, never dreaming what
stir he had created in the world.
All day long telegrams of congratulate
ton have been puring in from cabinet off,
GERS, political leaders. party men and both
personal and professional friends Of Mr..
Cleveland.
Mrs. Cleveland is resting comfortably
Ex-President Cleveland, IN his Prince
ton home tonight, received the follow
ing message from Queen Victoria
Windsor Castle, Oct. 29.--To Hon. Gro
yer Cleveland, ex-President of the United
States, Princeton, ". j.. Fluctuations on
this. the day Of your happiness and may
your heir bring you joy. Victoria"
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MISsIs sIPPIs
The state Board of Health Records .
Death Mt McHenry.

jackson, Miss, oct. 29.-The state board
Of health to-day issued the following
statement:
New cases Of yellow fever reported to-
day. Clinton, 3; Nitta Yuma, o; Cayugas
Q: McHenry, 1; Edwards cases In town
and in country. There was one death
at McHenry
Scranton, Mlss.-New cases, 49,
Pascagoula, Miss.-Two new cases.
Bay st. Louis, Miss.-Eleven new cases.
Waveland, Mlss.-One new case.
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A GREAT, PURE AND BRAVE MAN.
MIR. Bryan Wires His Regrets From
Logan, o.

Logan o., Oct. 29.-"I have just re-
ceived a dispatch announcing the death of
Henry George. The suddenness with which
the summons came will make more keen
the sorrow which the public generally will
feel at the death OF. so great, so pure, and
so brave a man. BY his own unaided
genius he made his name familiar to the
reading public of the world around. Those
who agreed with his theories found him an
ideal leader, while those opposed to him
admitted his ability and moral courage
He was one of the foremost thinkers Of
the world His death will prove a loss to
literature, society and politics.
"W. ]. Bryan"
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BRITISH TAKE sEMPAGHA PASS.
Two of Her Majesty's Officers Fail in
the Engagement.

Simla, Oct. 29.-The British forces un-
der Gen. Sir William Lockhart captured
the sempagha pass at 11a5 o'clock this
morning.
Gen. Gaselee, in command of the second
brigade, led the advance upon the enemys
position which was of the strongest de-
scription.
The casualties among the British Off
GERS already reported are Capt Debatts,
of the artillery, who succumbed to
wounds received during the, engagement,
and Maj. landlord Flood of the West
Surrey Regiment who is among the
wounded.
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Washington, Oct. 29.-Surgeon General
Wymans report Of new cases and deaths
from yellow fever to-day Is as follows:
Montgomery, Ala.-Seven cases; one
death.
Mobile, Ala.-Five cases; deaths.
Whistler, Ala.-Six miles from Mobile.
yellow fever is reported. Two deaths have
occurred.
Selma, Ala.-Two suspicious cases.
Taseagoula Miss.-Two cases.
Edwards, Miss.-Seven cases.
Clinton, Miss.-Three cases.
McHenry, Miss.-One case; / death.
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A FIREMAN KILLED.
Union Trust Company Buildings mt
Pittsburg Totally Destroyed.

VVIs
T1ttsburg, Pa, oct. 29.-The Union Trust
Company buildings, Nos. 1876. SS7 and S39
Fourth avenue. caught fire from an over
heated smokestack at 10 o'clock this morn
ing, and in less than an hour the structure
was in ruins.
One fireman Is reported killed and sew
eral others had narrow escapes. The loss
Is estimated at from $4,000 to $2O0,O00