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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
4 DESPERATE DUEL.
Two Arkansas Gentlemen Fight In
1IississIppI-BOth Wounded, one
Fatally.

A duel was fought at Terrene, Miss.
on Tuesday last, between Hon. Leland
Leatherman and Hon. James Rucker, of
Arkansas City, Ark. The affair Origi-
mated from remarks made by the former
gentleman in reference to Rucker's abili-
ty as a lawyer. This occurred in the
court room at Arkansas City, and so
excited did the parties become that pro-
ceedings were suspended and the court
adjourned unceremOniously. Afterward
a challenge was dispatched to Leather
man by Rucke The former accepted
and named a place on the opposite
side of the river, in Mississippi, a
short distance from Terrene, as a
suitable spot for the encounter. AT
daylight Tuesday Leatherman and
Rucker repaired to the spot. crossing
the river in skiffs. in which were their
seconds and physicians, and at the bot
tom of which lay the necessary pistols
and ammunition. The sun had not
risen when the grounds were measured
aud the men took their places. Neither
showed any sign of fear. At the word
they both fired simultaneously. Rucker
dropped on the ground with a cry of
pain, being wounded in the left side.
The wound is said to be mortal. Leath-
erman was dangerously wounded in the
arm. The neil were at once removed TO
the Arkansas side. Both Leatherman
and Rucker are we'll known throughout
the Southwest The former is Mayor of
Arkansas City, the other a lawyer of es-
tablished reputation.
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THE LAND LEAGUE.
Third Day of the National COnven-
tiOn.

DUBLIN, September 17.-0n the reassem-
bling of the National League Convention
to-day, Mr.. Parnell announced a resolution
calling upon the farmers to prove their
sympathy with the laborers by raising
dwellings for them, and enabling them to
live in something like decency and comfort.
This was the outcome of a conference be-
tween the League executive and the
laborers' delegates. Mr.. Parnell stated it
had been agreed that the labor dele
gates should choose three men, one
of them the Land League would place upon
its Executive Committee. The Land League
would also accept certain rules made by the
laborers for local branch Leagues. The
resolution Of Mr.. Parnell, calling upon the
farmers to prove their sympathy with the
laborers, ETC., was unanimously adopted. A
resolution was also adopted recommending
all members of the League to use Irish
manufactures, and empowering the branches
OF the League to adopt measures to encour-
age native industry. During the discussion
Mr.. Corr, Of the Newark League. of New
Jersey, made a violent speech against sane
tioning the land act.
DUBLIN, September 1S.-The convention
yesterday decided to cable to Mrs. Garfield
resolution expressive Of the sympathy Of
the Irish nation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
THE COTTON CORNER.
Meeting to Arrange for the StOppage
of the Mills.

LONDON, September 1.-THE cotton move
ment has now assumed a more important
aspect than hitherto. There was meeting
at Manchester yesterday of the manufac-
turers of North and Northeast Lancashire to
consider the position of the manufacturing
branches of the trade, which is represented
to be in an improbable state in consequence
of the action of the spinners. The meeting
unanimously favored running only three
days weekly for month, or during such
time as the spinners stopped, provided the
manufacturers, to the extent of two-thirds OF
the looms. are willing to adopt that course.
The meeting adjourned until Tuesday,
meanwhile the local Secretary will obtain
the views of the manufacturers of the diff
ferent districts. II the suggestion thus
made is carried out the agitation will be
greatly extended, and matters will become
much more serious for the Liverpool cotton
brokers. The Secretary of the Masters As
sociation Yesterday evening dispatched cir
culars to the manufacturing branch of the
trade, inviting them to agree to the stOppage
on terms similar to those proposed at the
Manchester meeting.
A correspondent writes to the Times that
it Is untrue that the corner has been arrang-
ed by combination of brokers. There is,
he says, practically only one operator con-
cerned, namely, the Morris Ranger.
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Truly a Sublime Spectacle.



In our judgment, the United States,
during the last seventy days, have pre-
sented the most sublime spectacle in the
whole history of human government.
Fifty millions of people governing them
selves, abstaining even from any act of
violence towards the most abhorred of
criminals, the assassin of the President
the great crowds collected along the line
by the passage of the PROSTATE form of
General Garfield through three States,
greeting him everywhere with regardful
silence, restraining the cheers that rose
spontaneously to their lips, lest the noise
SHOULD disturb him; the necessary, rou-
tine business of the Executive Depart.
ment moving smoothly on, like nicely
adjusted, well oiled, nOiseless machine.
ryl Would that Thomas Jefferson could
have lived to behold this day, the fulfill
ment of his fondest hopes and brightest
visions, showing how little government
an intelligent, self.respecting people
really require. This is true liberty
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BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

Three men were seriously, II not fatally,
injured by jumping from an open window Of
burning furniture store in Montreal re-
Gently.
A number of American capitalists have
authorized General Frisbie to apply for
charter for bank in the City Of Mexico,
with branches throughout the country.
The Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Companies have reduced the
fares from Chicago to Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington to IS on the rebate
plan.
A fire at Oswego, New York, destroyed
ten or twelve tenement houses and five lum-
Der yards, with about twelve million feet
of lumber. The loss is estimated at about
$400, 1000.
Henry King, serving life sentence at the
Clinton penitentiary for q murder com
mitted in New York city has been sentenced
at Pittsburg to be hanged in November
next, for the murder of a fellow convict in
the penitentiary.
A AdIspatch TO the London Daily Telegraph
fr ON st. Petersburg says: ga disastrous
fire has broken out in Vitebsk, an important
town, with a large Jewish population. No
dets ils have been received. The destruc
tion If property is said to be enormous"
Rev. Campello, canon of st. Peter's
Cathedral, Rome, has abjured Catholicism
In the Chapel of the Methodists. In notify
ing Cardinal Borromeo, Prefect of the con-
gregation, of his decision, he says his action
was caused by the continued hostility of
the Pope to Italy.
A correspondent of the Standard at Rome
says: "Since the disturbances attending the
removal of the remains of Plus TX. from st.
Peters to the Church of San Sovenzo, on
July 18th, the receipt of Peter's pence has
amounted to nearly 100000 fires, while
from January to April inclusive 1t scarcely
exceeded that sum-"
Senator Van WYck, of Nebraska, deliv-
cred an address at the State Fair in Chicago,
a few days ago, in which he denounced the
present system of Indian management, and
said the Indian Bureau should be transferred
to the War Department; opposed the views
Of the civil service reformers, and argued
that business qualifications should be pre-
ferred to competitive examination urged
"liberal modification" of the tariff and
advocated the further improvement of the
Western rivers.
President Parker, of the New York Pro-
duce Exchange, having complained of the
apparent lack Of facilities for transmitting
the messages OF the Exchange to Western
points. General Eckert, Superintendent Of
the Western Union Company, replies, set
ting forth the causes of the delays. These
are the strain on the resources Of the com
pany since the attack on the President,
which has involved the transmission of two
million bulletins the forest fires through
out the country, which have cut OFF commu-
nication in various quarters, and the extra
ordinary and unlocked for telegrsphic busi
ness of the Produce Exchange. He states
that the company is adding to its facilities
as rapidly as possible.
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THE FLEECY STAPLE.
Special Weekly Report of the Crop.

NEW ORLEANS, September 17.-Special
dispatches to the New Orleans Democrat,
from all sections of the cotton States, give
the following account of the condition of
the crops to the 9th of September:
ALABAMA.-Heavy rains fell on the 14th
and 18th, doing considerable damage to
cotton and greatly interfering with pick
ing. The prospects seem favorable for more
rain. Previous to this picking had been
very general, and from one-third to one
half the crop had been picked. Only about
one-tourth had been marketed. The crop
will be at least one-fourth short. Its quality
is excellent.
ARKANsAs.-The weather continues cool
and dry. Picking is progressing rapidly.
The crop will probably be less than last
years. The quality is excellent.
FLoRIDA.-Rain on the 10th interfered
somewhat with picking. Previously thereto
picking had been general and the receipts
were light. The quality OF the staple con-
tinues excellent.
GEoRGIA.-Rains have greatly improved
cotton. but interfere with picking. About
half crop has been gathered, and it is
coming in rapidly. The acreage Is 5 per
cent. greater than last year, but the condi-
tion of the crop is bad.
LoUIsIANA.-Light and refreshing show
ers fell throughout the State on the
18th, greatly improving the condition o.
cotton. Picking is progressing slowly.
From one-half to two-thirds of q crop is al
ready gathered and one-quarter marketed.
Picking will be over by October 18th. In
some portions of the State it is estimated
only One-half crop will be made.
MIssIssIPPI.-Rains have been general,
but have done no harm. About half the
crop has been picked. Picking will be over
by the middle of October. Nine times as
much cotton has been shipped to market as
at this time last year.
TENNESSEE is progressing rapid
ly and the receipts are far ahead of last
year.
TExAs.-The cotton crop is not promis-
ing. 1t is burned up and the late rains will
do more harm than good. The crop is a
failure. About half has been gathered al
ready, and picking will be over by Novem-
Der 1st. Some sections will probably only
have one-fourth of crop.
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The New York stock Market.

NEW YORK, September 17-Share specu-
lation was irregular at the opening and in
the earlier dealings prices receded a to d
per cent. The market, however, soon be-
came strong, and under the leadership of
the trunk line stocks the general list ad-
yanced 4 to "a per cent, while
up II per cent. to 121 on covering
of short contracts. The latter, however,
reacted to 11717, and closed at 1184@119.
There were no sales of common stock.
After midday, the general market became
heavy,and on unfavOrable advices regarding
the President, decline set in, which con-
tinued up to the close, the final sales showing
decline from the best figures touched Of
d to 2 per cent, Peoria and Evansville,
Union Pacific. the trunk line stocks,
Western Union and Denver and Rio Grande
being the most prominent therein. Sales
Aggregated 1923 62S shares
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
WeatherIndIcntIOns.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, VASE
NGToN, D. c., September 17.-Indications
for Monday:
In the South Atlantic States, partly
cloudy weather, possibly local rains, north
TO east winds, stationary or lower barome-
ter and nearly stationary temperature.
In the Middle Atlantic States, fair
weather, winds mostly north to east, lower
barometer and stationary or higher tempera-
ture.
In the East Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather, possibly local rains, winds mostly
north TO east, stationary barometer and
stationary or higher temperature.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, partly
cloudy weather, and possibly local rains in
Tennessee, variable winds, mostly east
eFly, stationary or lower barometer, and
higher temperature,
In the West Gulf States, warmer, fair
weather, winds mostly easterly, stationary
or higher barometer and temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
Smash UD on the Eric ROAD.

ELMIRA, September 18.-At half-past one
o'clock this morning a wild cat freight train
on the Erie Road ran into the fast express
train, No. 10, near Chemung station,
few miles east of this city.
Engineer Fuller, of No. 10, was
killed. Two brakemep, named Borut,
OF Hornellsville, and Pomeroy, of Cameron,
were killed outright. Mr.. Jones, conduc-
Durham, brakeman on the same train,
was mortally injured. The trains were
nearly totally wrecked and the track
blockaded for six hours. The accident was
caused by a misunderstanding of signals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
Lynched by Roastfu9.

New ORLEANS, September ia Little
Rock dispatch says: "Jane Campbell, a
colored woman, living near Dicks mill,
killed two of her children, aged ten and
twelve, by beating out their brains with
pine knots for trivial act of disobedience.
After the inquest, when the cause of their
death became known, a mob of whites and
blacks dragged Mrs. Campbell from her
cabin, tied her to stake aud, despite her
screams, literally roasted her alive"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
A Leading Professor Speaking Of
SAngfbIe People.

DR.. s., the prominent Eastern medical
lecturer, says: "Every day sensible people
come to me complaining OF their health
being brokep down. The answers to my in
suiries always are--what surmise-nature's
laws have been totally disregarded; conse-
quently the blood, the stream of life, be-
comes contaminated-and as aresult of this
blood poisoning, l find dyspepsia and dis
ordered functions OF the heart, lungs, liver
and kidneys, accompanied by headache.
nervous debility, and other impaired organic
portions, often verging on paralysis. In
order to keep the igestfve organs In proper
health and strength, and my friends in the
profession have recommended Browns Iron
Bitters-they act so mildly and sootbingly,
never leaving any unpleasaAt after-effects,
strengthening the organs Of digestion, and
permanently removing every symptom of
Ill health, languor and debility. No remedy
in the East gives such good satisfaction as
Browns Iron Bitters. aud all druggists can
procure it for you. Don't be persuaded to
use a substitute. This remedy contains no
alcohol. and is the only preparation of Iron
that does not blacken the teeth. ."--Sa&a.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19

LONDON, September 1S.-The ObSerUer'i
Cairo correspondent says: "Mr. CalVins
the British Controller, is not very hopeful
relative to the state of affairs here"
The Observers correspondent at AIexan-
dria says: "It is feared in the best informed
circles that the present arrangement is only
q sort Of armistice, and that the army is re-
ceiving encouragement from CONSTANT
nople."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
steamer Ashore.

VINEYARD HAVEN, September 1.-THE
Belgian steamer Daniel Stlemnann, from
Boston for Antwerp, via New York, mis-
judged her distance from land and ran
ashore at a. m on West Chop, where, at
a. M, she remains. The Boston tugboat
Elsie happened along and is now lying by
her. The wind is east, moderate, and the
sea smooth. The bottom where the steamer
lies is rough and rocky.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
The Methodist Council.

LONDON, September 17.-Bishop Payne, OF
Baltimore, presided at the Methodist Ecu
meuical Conference to-day. A resolution
condemning the opium traffic, with an ad-
dendum, calling on the government to de-
liver the country from the guilt of support
ing 1t, was passed.
Bishop Peck strongly advocated both
resolution and the addendum.
Rev. MIR. Green, of the Southern Church,
read a paper on the missionary work of
Methodism abroad, with a suggestion for a
missionary conference to obviste rivalry
and confusion between the different Metho.
dist bodies in the work of conversion.
Mr.. Reed, of America, said he had only
been able to find one case of collision of
this kind, and that 1t should not go forth to
the world that there were Discussions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
AMBUSHED AND MURDERED.
The RazOr's Fatal work at Mi
canopy.

MICANoPY, FLA, September 15.-Last
night sancho Davis, colored, was waylaid
and murdered by Albert Cleveland, also
colored. Davis was rather intimate with
Cleveland's wife. He accordingly lay in
wait for him and attacked him with razor,
iniilcting a terrible cash Just above the
heart. So profuse was the internal hemor-
rhsge that assistance was useless. Death
was speedy. Cleveland was secured and is
closely guarded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
The Trades UnIon Congress.

LONDON, September 17.-Previous to the
closing of the Trades Union Congress to day
letter from the American Minister, Mr..
Lowell, was read, thanking the Congress
for the friendly and sympathetic feelings
It had expressed relation to President Gar
field.
A resolution, seconded by Mr.. Birtwistle,
Secretary of the Operative Cotton Spinners
Association, was passed calling on Parlia-
ment for an act strictly prohibiting COM
mercial corners.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19

Mr.. Samuel Mckenzie, Cumberland, Mo-
writes: 81 am 6S years Of age. About four
years ago began to 60 into decline. 1 suf-
fered from dyspepsia, stone in the BLADDER
weak lungs, and general nervous debility;
Nothing / tried did me any good until
used Browns Iron Bitters. This remedy mas
made me again robust and strong, and feel
all the fire and activity Of youth once more
u my veins.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
FATAL FEUD.
Bloody Tragedy in Cobb County.

ATLANTA, September 17.-Near Powder
Springs, Cobb county, there occurred hor-
rible tragedy on Friday morning. For years
there has been an old feud between the
Mitchell and Cooper families. They live on
adjacent farms On Friday Cooper dis
covered Mitchell driving his chickens from
his corn field. This renewed the bitter
feeling, and fight was the result. Cooper
was armed with a shotgun, and instantly
killed one of the Mitchells and mortally
wounded another. Cooper was badly cut
with knives and his life is in great jeopardy.
All the parties are well-knOwn and highly
respectable. The affair has caused the
greatest excitement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
Resigna1fon on the Ri.hop al Pnaen.

LONDON, September IA dispatch from
Rome to the SGndGrd says: Cardinal Miles,
selaw Ledochowsky has transmitted to the
Pope formal notice Of his resignation of the
diocese of Posen, on account of his health
Before making this announcement public
the Vatican communicated with Prussia
In regard to providing for the vacancy.
An envoy will go to Vsrsin to submit to
Pr1uce Bismarck list of Bishops which the
Vatican proposes to nominate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
Cold weather In the Northwest,

CHICAGO, September 17.-UnusualIY cold
weather is reported from DesMoines
and other psgto Of iowa tor several days.
Snow fell all along the Rock Island Road
between DeSoto, twenty miles west of here,
and Nebraska. 1t was two inches in depth
at Omaha. The tops Of the cars on ths
Rock Island Road, on arriving here last eve
ming, were covered with snow. The weather
is cloudy and vary cold for the season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19

ST. PETERSBURG, September 1s.-Depu-
tations of Jews, representing different
towns, have arrived here, and are consulting
in regard to interviewing General Ignstieff,
the Russian Minister of the Interior. They
intend to present petition praying for an
official public declaration OF liberty for all
creeds and the suspension In the meantime
of the laws sanctioning the expulsion of
Jews from certain localities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
A SENSATIONAL SCENE.
A street COwhtdIng Affair I'm which
aWIfe Gets In Her Work.

A sensational scene was witnessed on
New York avenue, near Fourteenth street,
Washington City, on Wednesday. Colo
mel Boyd, who annually publishes the
Washington Business Directory, was
walking down New York avenue with a
handsome young lady. Suddenly car
risge was pulled up at the curbing imme
diately opposite the couple. and Mrs.
Boyd, wife Of Colonel Boyd. jumped out
Of il. She produced a cOwhide and be-
gan to lash the young lady, who was
with Boyd, numerically. The young lady
ran, Mrs. Boyd following. but bystand-
ers interfered after a few strokes had
been administered. Then Boyd, at the
command of his wife, meekly entered
the carriage with her and was driven
home. Boyd has charge of one of the
divisions of the Census, and several
ladies are employed under him. 1t is
said he has been over attentive to two or
three of these ladies, and especially to
one Of them; his attentions TO this one
aroused his wife's jealousy. and she has
been watching the pair. Wednesday just
after Boyd met the young lady his wife
made the descent upon them as described.
Whether there is to be any divorce or
damage suits has not yet been developed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
Costly CONFEDERATION.

WASHINGTON, N. j., September ia
large loss of property has occurred here.
The Star Parlor Organ Company's and Beat
ty's immense organ factories were totally
destroyed by fire this afternoon. The loss
is estimated at 5000, 900, which is partially
covered by insurance. Four hundred men
are thrown out OF employment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
A Good Raptrst

Clergyman Of Bergen, N. Y, strong
temperance man, suffered with kidney
trouble, neuralgia, and dizziness almost to
that Hop Bitters would cure him, because
he was afraid of and prejudiced against
"Bitters." Since bis cure he says none need
fear but trust in Hop BitsTs,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
THE IRISH SUSPECTS"
Their Release Urged Upon Mr.. FOF-
ster-An Early Opinion Promised.

DUBLIN, September 18-Mr. Forster,
Chief Secretary for Ireland, has arrived at
Dublin. He was recognized by but few
persons at the railway station, and no de-
monstration took place. Messrs. John
Givan and Thomas A. Dickson, members OF
Parliament, who preceded Mr.. Forster to
Dublin, have had an interview with him at
the Castle for the purpose of urging the re-
lease OF the suspects" and Mr.. Michael
DaVitt Mr.. Forster said he was unable at
present to give an opinion on the matter
but it would receive his careful cOnsidera-
tion, and that an official answer would be
given early in the week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19
New Cotton Freight Rates.

CINCINNATI, September 1.-THE general
agents of cotton carrying roads held meet
ing yesterday and agreed upon tariff for
cotton, which will not be made public until
promulgated by Commissioner Fink. 1t is
understood to be slightly lower than last
years rates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19

W. w. Dickey, one of the wealthiest
cattle dealers of the West, met Mollie
Carter in Kansas City. He fell suddenly
in love with her, for she is beauty, and
she said yes to his offer of marriage. for
she knew of his wealth. She broke a
previous engagement in so doing. and
when Dickey found that out he refused
to make her his wife. She sued Tor
sos. 600 damages, and has just compro-
missed for $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-19

OFF FOR ENGLAND.-Irs d. Sankey,
the evangelist, sailed from New York for
England by the steamer City OF Berlin
Saturday, accompanied by his wife and
two children. His colleague, MIR. Moody,
will follow in about fortnight. They
expect to begin work in ENGLAND about
the middle of October. Later they will
visit Ireland in response to the invitation
of four hundred clergymen of the Irish
Episcopal Church. and still later they
will 90 to the Continent They expect
to be gone two years.