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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
OUR GREAT STAPLE.
Special Report of the Crop for the
Week.

NEW ORLEANS, September 23.-The Demo-
crat has special dispatches from all portions
of the cotton country, giving the following
account of the crop to date:
ALABAMA-The weather is fine and just
suited for picking. Some little damage was
done last week by the rain, but the crop has
not been stained. Some damage has been
done, especially to the top crop, by
worms. The crop is two-thjrds gathered,
and will not exceed so per cent. of last
years yield. 1t will be below the estimate
made a month ago. Pickers are abundant
and picking is progressing rapidly. The
entire crop will be gathered by November
18th.
ARKANsAs.-The weather continues ia
vorable for picking, which is progressing
rapidly, more than half the crop being al
ready gathered. II the weather continues
favorable the entire crop will be picked be-
fore the first of November.
FLoRIDA-Half of the crop has already
been gathered, and 1t is being marketed
rapidly. The quality is not so good as it
was last week. which is due to the recent
rains that have fallen. The weather has
been more favorable for the last few days.
GEoRGIA.-The cotton is doing well, but
its condition is not as good as it was this
time last year. The average is per cent
greater than last year. The quality is fair.
picking is progressing, quarter of the crop
having been already gathered in the west
ern portion of the State. The crop will be
about the same as last year.
TBxAs.-The late top crop will be a fail
ure, and as a consequence less than half a
crop will be made. All the cotton will be
gathered by November 1st.
LoUIsIANA-Rain fell throughout the
State last week for thirty-six hours, greatly
damaging the cotton, beating it out and
knocking it to the ground. The weather is
be ter now, and picking is being carried on.
1t is thought on the whole that the crop will
be gathered by October 18th.
MISSISSIPPI weather is favorable
for picking, which is progressing rapidly,
more than half the crop having been
failure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
The Last Chapter in Garfield's Life.

hCR IOTE Itn1c&.
No event Of modern times has so knit
into one common bond of human sym.
pathY the hearts of mankind as the last
chapter of the life of Garfield, the con-
spicuousness of his position as President
of the great republic, the peculiar
atrocity of the attack and the sudden
ness of the blow, combined to make the
event mOmentous. The first chill Of
surprise and terror passed away, and
then began remarkable contest. The
strong, heroic man wrestled with death,
The civilized world looked on with
fearful sympathy. Mothers, daughters,
wives, husbands, fathers and children
seemed to stand in that smitten house.
hold where the sufferer endured,
with Christian fortitude and man
illness, the pain and weakness that
marked the ineyitable approach of death
For weary weeks this sombre drama has
lasted, the heart OF the people being
meantime heavy with suspense, and
multitudes being ready almost to die if
thus they might save that precious life.
The manner of Lincoln's death was like
the sudden fall of a bolt that leaves a
black ruin in a smiling landscape. The
last weeks of Garfield's life were like
some tremendous and tedious storm that
affrights the land and alternatelv roiees
hope or fear as the tempes. r;ses Or falls
And in the tragi"ssll termination of his
career We LINK pitifully and tenderly of
~" - N1an who fought good fight, and
who leaves a great lamentation behind
him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
GUITEAU'S GUILT.
District Attorney COFkhiH on the
Question of JurIsdIctfOn.

Washington Special to the Philadelphia Press.
District Attorney COrkhill has been
engaged in reading up on the law of
homicide. He spoke as follows: "Gui-
teau will not go to New Jersey, neither
to the Coroner's inquest nor for trial.
There IS no necessity for such pro-
ceeding. 1t is not necessary that he
should appear before the Coroner and
his jury, nor is it necessary for New Jer-
sey to assume jurisdiction over this case
because of defective law. The jurisdic-
tiOn of our courts over him is complete.
The statements that have been made in
regard to the status of Guiteau should
the President die at Long Branch
do not amount to anything. The
law is definite and ample. 1t
covers everything. Guiteau will be
indicted, tried, convicted of homicide,
and executed in Washington. Lack of
evidence, which is a fatal flaw in every
case, is the only thing that could pre-
vent his indictment and conviction.
This is not within the possibilities. The
case against Guiteau is as perfect as any
ever presented in a court of law. His
own confession, careful in detail and
marvellous in elaboration, would hang
him, unsupported by other evidence.
However, it is not otunsupported. The evi-
dence we have is ample and of the best
character. The case laid before the
grand jury will be complete and con-
elusive. There will be no delay or mis-
carriage of justice Impartial justice
will be dealt to Guiteau-what he de-
serves, no more no less. But the result
is foregone conclusion. One thing
that can prevent the execution of
the inevitable sentence of death will
be the taking of it before the day
appointed. l do not consider this at all
probable. There seems to be no oppO-
sition to letting the law take its course,
awaiting peaceablY its result. AS far as
we are aware there is no organization in
Washington having for its object the
lynching of Guiteau. There is not the
slightest indication of the existence of
such an organization, nor is there the
slightest indication that such an Organi-
zation is contemplated. Without any
doubt, Guiteau is entirely safe in his
strong cell from any assault on his life.
For the past fOrty-eight hours, with the
exception of correspondents, not more
than two dozen men at any time have
been at the jail Any violence in that
direction will be unsuccessful A
thousand men in week would be re-
quired to make much impression
upon the Jail. entertain no fears for
Guiteau's safety. This is not city of
mobs."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24

Mr.. Walter F. McCune, of Pittsburg, Pa,
writes; "My age is 2S years. l was born
with an excellent constitution, but at the
age of 10, having just finished my collegiate
education, fell into habits of dissipation.
After six years Of fast living felt my con-
sutution broken down. put myself under
the care Of one of our best physicians. His
treatment seemed to do me no good. Finally
he said at best could live but few years;
that my bowels, kidneys and lungs were all
threatened with consumption, and were fast
wasting away in certain decay. l tried
everything advertised, hoping to gain relief.
Finally drifted into state OF melancholy
and hopeless despair, suffering excruciat-
ingly from dyspepsia, short breath, and uri-
nary catarrh. A year ago l saw Browns
Iron Bitters advertised. / used them, and
they acted like charm. soon began to
enjoy dreamIess slumber, and now l feel
myself q man once more, and have gained
ifty-four pounds since using the remedy.
feel very strong. and can hold out q As
pound weight. Browns Iron Bitters saved
my life."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
A Significant Article.

The following extract from Tuesday
evenings New York Commercial al
ways an unfinching stalwart or
Conkling organ, (and not infrequently
supposed to draw its inspiration from
Mr.. Arthur himself possesses a signif-
canoe which is not to be mistaken:
"Gen. Garfield's administration was
that which was indorsed by the great
majority of the American people. They
desire no change; they wish his views
and his policies to be carried out, though
he is no longer here to direct in person.
Such loving regard and such faith were
never shown before That it is Gen.
Arthur's desire to carry out the wishes
OF the people we have not the slightest
doubt. No where else can Gen. Arthur
look Tor this advice, and lean so reliantly
upon that given him, as on Gen. Gar
fields Cabinet. The gentlemen who
composed 1t were selected by the master
mind, and the harmony with which they
have worked and the results they have
accomplished, show how wise, how dis
cerning was the mind that chose them.
If they should be invited to remain in
their present positions it would be
looked upon as an earnest of the deter
mination Of the new President to con-
tinue the good work that has been
begun"
In another editorial Wednesday the
Commercial AdUertiser says ''The Fede-
raj officers, from the Collector of the
port down to the night watchman, may
rest their souls IN peace. There will be
no removals for political reasons and no
Hayes civil service humbugging policy
will be carried on in the custom house,
Men who are capable, honest and efficient
officers will not be disturbed in their
places, even if they have been engaged
in defaming General Arthur The Presi-
dent is just the man to rise above such
things. He will be found favoring that
policy which is for the best interests of
the country and the success of the Re
publican party. There win be no Hayes
prescribing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
THE MOURNING GARMENTS.
Description of the Dresses TO Be
Worn by Mrs. Garfield and Her
Daughter.
Mem York Times.


The mourning dresses for Mrs. Gar.
field, her daughter, Miss Mollie Garfield,
and Mrs. and Miss Rockwell were made
up in the remarkably short time of two
hours and half. The dresses are of the
finest mourning material, called Hen
rietta, trimmed with the finest English
Grape, but made up, as BELTS the solemn
occasion and Mrs. Garfield's well known
dislike of ostentation, in the simplest
style and most excellent taste. The
principal of Mrs. Garfeld's dresses may
be said to consist of deep folds of Grape,
the underskirt being trimmed with fold
eighteen inches deep, and the overskirt,
which is of very plain and unprenten-
tious nature, with deep fold to match
the underskirt. The waist is cut in
basque shape, and trimmed with deep
revers of Grape, and with collars and
cuffs to match.
Mrs. Garf1elds hat is a simple TOunu
bonnet made of folds of fine English
Grape, having deep, rich veil of the
same material falling in graceful folds
over the head. The inside of the bat is
finished with a simple widows border.
Miss Mollie Garfeld's dress is plain,
girlish costume suited to her tender
years. 1t is composed of skirt of Hen
rietta, trimmed on the lower part with
a box-plaiting three inches deep, which
is headed by row of five tucks There
is no overskirt, but simple scarf dra-
perry of Grape, finished with a bow on
the left side. The dress is completed by
a shirred waist set into yoke confined
to the waist by a handsome belt and
bow of Grape. Miss Mollie's hat is a
flare, made of very rich mourning silk,
with facings trimmed to match. The
hat is finished with heavy Grape bands
and bow.
Mrs. Rockwell's dress is made of a
very handsome imperial serge, plainly
but elegantly trimmed with material.
There is no Grape about it except at the
neck and sleeves.
Miss Rockwell's dress, like Miss Gar
fields, is of Henrietta cloth, trimmed
with a row of simple knife plating round
the overskirt. Above this is a full, soft
draped apron overskirt, trimmed round
with very deep and heavy mourning
fringe. The waist, which is simple and
pretty, is laid in box plaits and finished
at the neck with a deep, rolling collar of
Grape, and at the hand with rolling cuff
to match. The hats of Mrs. and Miss
Rockwell are in keeping with their
dresses. The outside wrappings of all
the ladies are of the same materials as
their dresses and without ornament.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
The Sentiment of the south.

One of the remarkable features of the
general lamentation for Garfield which
prevails over the length and breadth of
the land is the frank sincerity of the sor-
row manifested in the South. It should
not be necessary to make any compari-
sons betwixt the opinions and sentiments
of people divided by geographical line,
which, for all practical purposes, was
long since obliterated. But various cir
cumstances have combined to maintain
the useless distinction of North" and
South. The expressions of the
Southern newspapers, commenting on
the national sorrow, are uniformly
tender, sympathetic and generous. The
Southern newspapers refer to Garfield
as an hOnsst, patriotic and brave Chief
Magistrate, as we'll as a lovable man.
They deplore his untimely taking off as
most lamentable, and they dwell with
great unanimity on the fact that the long
sickness of the dead President showed
to the world that the hearts of the
people, North and South, are as one.
Out of the heavy affiction of the past
eleven weeks we may take this cheerful
thought-the idle differences that have
separated two sections of the republic
have disappeared in the presence of a
common grief. In the comments of the
Southern newspaper press on the event
which has plunged the nation into
mourning, there is not one dissonant
note.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
THE SENATE CALLED.
The Body Summoned to Meet In
Extra Session October 10.

WASHINGTON, September 23.-President
Arthur to-day, by proclamation, convened
the Senate in special session for the 1Osh of
October. The Democrats will then organ
ize that body before admitting the two Re-
publican Senators from New York and the
one to be appointed from Rhode Island to
succeed the late Senator Burnside. The
Democrats have clear majority of three.
There is no doubt but that Senator Bayard
will be chosen President of the Senate pro
TEN. and will therefore be Vice President of
the United States. The very rare but not un-
precedented contingency will therefore be
that there VIII be a President and Vice
President of conflicting political faiths.
The following has just been received from
the Department Of State:
By the President Of the United States Of Anericd
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, Objects of interest to the
United States require that the Senate be
convened at an early day to receive and act
upon such communications as may be made
to 1t on the part of the Executive. Now,
therefore, |, Chester A. Arthur, President of
the United States, have considered it to
be my duty to issue this. my proclamation,
declaring that an extraordinary occasion
requires In0 OeuaDe Oh the OQlGeu states TO
convene for the transaction of business at
the capitol in the city of Washington on
Monday, the 10th day of October next, at
noon on that day, of which all who shall
at that time be entitled to act as members
of that body, are hereby required to take
notice.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
United States, at Washington, the 23d day
of September, in the year of Our Lord 1881,
~ ha Ind ~ ho TnFk knI
States the one hundred and sixth.
[sEAL]. CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the President:
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary Of State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
p. m.-Following are the closing quota
Cotton In Liverpool.

the funeral of President Garfield.
This weeks circular of the Liv-
erpool Cotton Brokers' Association
says: "Cotton opened depressed
with a limited business, but revived on
Wednesday and Thursday. There was a
good business last Thursday. American
followed q similar course, and clos
cd at q partial advance, being
an advance of 1-16d. on the week.
Some large transactions have taken place, to
be rendered early in October, at prices
about half penny below the current rates.
Sales are not included in the figures
for the week. Sea island continues in
improved request, at full rates. Futures
fuctuated through the week, but close firm
at 1-16s1sd. advance. Distant positions are
showing the chief improvement
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
COAL IN TEXAS.
Valuable Deposits Found Near
Lared

GALVESTON, September 25.-Information
has been received from Laredo TO the effect
that mines of semi bituminous coal, strong
opened on the east bank of the Rio Grande,
about twenty miles above Laredo, Tex. The
coal is eaeily lighted with match, and will
burn until entirely consumed. A branch
railroad to the mines is being built. Three
hundred tons have already been taken out,
a large portion of which has been hauled to
Laredo by wagon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
An OIL Train Parted and Set on Fire.

PATERSON, n. J., September 23.-This
morning train of thirty, five cars loaded
with crude oil broke into three sections at
Sterling Junction. sixteen miles north of
this place, and, the middle section having
no brakeman, ran into the forward portion
of the train, breaking one Of the cars into
two, which In turn set fire to other cars.
AS near as can be learned, about ten tanks
are now burning. Later.-At half-past two
this afternoon, the fire is still raging.
Several tanks have burned, and trains are
run to the two ends of the road picking up
trsckmen to go to the scene of the fire.
The burning oil is running along the track
and travel remains impeded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
In the presence of a great sorrow tb

In the presence of a great sorrow the
distinctions of rank and royalty are for
gotten. The message of sympathy which
Queen Victoria sent to Mrs. Garfield
after her great bereavement comes from
the heart of a tender, affectionate wo-
man. The formal phrases in which sthe
sovereign usually speaks are entirely ig-
nored, and the words are those of a
kind hearted woman who has herself
felt the pangs of poignant grief. In her
dispatch to Minister Lowell, on Septem.
Der 20, the Queen said; "With deep
grief ! and my children learn the sad
but not unexpected news of the fatal
termination Of the sufferings of the
President. Any mother in England or
America might have used the same
words. These are the touches of human
sympathy that make the whole world
kin"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
Manchester Market.

LONDON, September 23-The Manchester
Guardian in its commercial article says:
"There is much hrmuess, owing partly to
the falling off IN production since the stop
page Of the spindles, and partly to the con-
tinued hardening of the cotton market.
There was considerable inquiry on Thursday
for yarns for China and Japan, but it does
not appear, owing to the 6rmness Of the
spinners, to have led to much business.
Cloth is dull and inactive. There was some
little business at Tuesdays rates, but large
transactions were FAFe.u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
Alaska In Congress.

SAN FRANc1soo, September % A dis
patch from Port Townsend, saws ''sThe
steamer Los Angeles arrived here yester-
day. She reports the election of delegate
to Congress from Alaska took place on the
5th instant, and resulted in the election of
Colonel w. D. Ball, late Collector of Gus
toms, by large majority. The election
created considerable interest In the district,
but bad no political significance whatever.
Colonel Ball leaves on the next steamer for
Washington
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
British Labor Troubles.

LONDON, September 23.-The mills at
some work next week, and stop the week
following. A large meeting Of iron miners
of Lanarkshire, Scotland, yesterday, re-
solved that unless the masters granted six
pence advance by the first of October, they
would work only four days weekly. This
measure is intended to obtain for the work
men part Of the benefit which the masters
expect to realize by the reduction of the
out put.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
Germany and the vatican.

LONDON, September ga dispatch from
Berlin says: "The negotiations hitherto
proceeding between Prussia and the Vat-
can merely relate to personal ouA...i,o
which always played an imnr,,rtanf nert in
al arrangements WIFI. me Roman Curia. I
am Iniorms", however, that these
personal questions are nearly set
tled. New Bishops for the vacant sees
Viii, therefore, soon be appointed. The
rope VIII then issue the new Bishops an
order to make known to the government
the namea Of thase priests who are to be
chosen for high positions in the hierarchy,
and the government will have the right Of
vetolng those persons who seem not to be
fully qualified for the above positions"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, VASE
INeToN, D. c., September 23.-Indlcations
for Saturday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair weather,
easterly winds, stationary or lower barome-
ter and nearly stationary temperature.
In the Middle Atlantic States, partly
cloudy weather, local rains, westerly winds,
falling, followed by rising barometer, sta
tionary or higher temperature.
In the Gulf States, fair weather, east to
south winds, stationary barometer and
temperature.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, fair
weather, south to west winds, lower ba-
rometer and stationary or higher tempera-
turo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24

New YORK, September 23-The stock
market was strong at the opening, and
prices were generally g to ~ per cent
higher than yesterdays closing figures,
Norfolk and Western preferred, Illinois
Central and Reading leading therein. In the
early dealings a decline of 4 to l Il per cent
took place, the latter in Reading, but the
entire list soon became strong, and
at midday prices showed an improvement
of d to 2M per cent, Reading, Texas
Pacific, Kansas and Texas and Central
Pacific being the most prominent in the
advance. Subsequently reaction of 11s to
II per cent. ensued, the latter in Reading,
but during the afternoon speculation again
became strong, and a rise Of u
to II per cent. was established,
which was most marked In
Central Pacific, Ohio and Mississippi and
New Jersey Central The dealings were
very quiet, and gradually the market as
sumed weak tone. After the second call
a pressure to sell was manifested, which
resulted in a decline of Il to per cent.
from the top figures, Reading and Ohio and
Mississippi being most conspicuous therein.
In the final sales some shares recovered q
fraction, but the general list closed weak.
Sales aggregated 304, ,SA shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
ANOTHER TRAIN ROBBED.
Daring Exploit of Boys on the
Iron Mountain Road.

ST. LOUIS, September 23.-A Newport,
Ark, special to the Post says: ga passenger
train on the Iron Mountain Railroad was
robbed last night by five masked men, who
halted and boarded the train. They forced
the express messenger to open the safe and
then proceeded to rob the passengers. They
obtained $1S, 900 from the cafe. 1t is claimed
that the total loss will not fall short OF be-
tween $40, 900 or $4,000. cotton dealer
named j. s Atkinson lost 81, 500. The rob-
bers are said to be mere boys, and it is be-
heved they will shortly be captured. Gov
ernor Churchill will doubtless offer a
reward of $500, and the railway company
as much more, for their capture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24

A pure and simple compound, pleasant,
effective, containing Honey and Tar, two
ingredients whose virtues are appreciated
by all the world, is Coussens' Honey of Tar,
an unequaled remedy for Coughs, Colds and
diseases Of the Throat and Lungs.--Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24
The week In mtncIng Iaoe

LONDON, September 23.-In Mincing Lane
during the past week coffee has been dull.
Ordinary Costa Rica was as3s. lower.
Sugar was unsteady. The Weld
Of beeJs is expected to be large
There was fair demand for refined, but It
occasionally receded Sd. to Cd. Extensive
arrivals of China tea led to more business
aud better inquiry. Indian was strong.
Zanzibar cloves declined a half penny to
three 'fourths Of penny. Pepper bales are
less sctiYe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-24

Luther said: eff a man is not hand
some at 90, strong at 30, learned at 40,
and rich at 80, he will never be hand
some, strong. learned or rich in this
world" Statistics, observes DR.. Beard,
supply this prophecy with a most re-
markable fulflment.