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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
A COLORED POLICEMAN IN
SUITED.
Van Driver Braceland Refuses TO
Allow One TO Ride with Him.
PhiIndeLnhin Record.

''No niger will boss me-" said Ed
ward Braceland, who now writes his name
"Ex-Van Driver" "The time hasn't
come yet for a niger to rule over a
white man-not for me, anyhow-and
half the people in Philadelphia will up
hold me in what l say. would not let
the da.rkey policeman ride with me, and
l resigned to-day on account of it.
knew what was doing. If that fellow
had gone with me to the First District
station house there is no telling what
would have become of him or me, either.
The people down about Seventeenth and
Lombard, and all through there, talk of
nothing but niger police when the van
comes along, and they vow they will
pummel one of them the first opportu-
nifty they have"
These sentiments did not tend to miti-
gate the offense which Braceland had
committed. of refusing to allow officer
Davis, one of the colOred men of the
Fifth district, to ride on the same
seat in the van with him. He be-
ing an officer of the city, the case
was reported to Mayor King, who
promptly dismissed him yesterday morn
ing. A new van driver was Immediately
appointed through the influence of Sam
uel Forrest, of the Eleventh ward, who
recommended to the Mayor, Alfred W.
Moore, a resident of the Thirteenth
ward, and Democrat. Moore had the
van yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
THE FACTS ABOUT FLIPPER.
How the COIOred West Pointer has
DIsgFaced his Race.

A Washington special says: Lieut..
Henry o. Flippor, Of the Tenth Cavalry,
the only colored West Pointer who
graduated in 1877, has served with the
regiment in Texas since that time. He
has been well treated by his brother
officers, and has stood well. He has re-
Gently been the acting Commits
saTy of Subsistence at his post,
Fort Davis, which is commanded
by Colonel Shafter. Information
has been received here that Flipper was
recently arrested by Col Shafter, just as
he was about leaving the post for Mexico,
with between 81 600 and $5 COO of the
government money which he had appro-
priated for the purpose. He had sold
government stores TO this amount Of
money, and when called upon for the
proceeds stated that he had remitted the
amount by check to the Chief Commits
sary of the Department at st.
Antonio. The latter had received
no check, and there had been no mail
robbery between the posts. About this
time several checks were drawn by Flip
per on banks in San Antonio and given
out at Port Davis. This excited sus-
picion, and it was ascertained by tele-
graph that he had no funds on deposit
at San Antonio, and preparations were
made to arrest him. He had got ready
to decamp, and when arrested had horses
saddled for himself and his servant. The
money, amounting to nearly So, 900, was
found on his person and on his servant.
He was at once thrown into the guard
house"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
The New York stock Market.

New YORK, August 26-The stock mar
ket opened weak and lower, but in the
early dealings an advance Of d to II per
cent. took place. which was most mark
ed in New York Elevated, Union
Pacific, Illinois Central, Northern Pa
cifc preferred, Delaware, Lackawanna
ard Western, New jersey Central, Michigan
Central, and Denver and Rio Grande. At
the first board speculation became weak,
and prices fell eff Is to 11s per cent, Me
tropolitan Elevated, Hanribal and St. 10
seph preferred, Union Pacific, and Reading
leading the decline.
After midday an advance Of q to l per
cent. was recorded, which was followed by
a fractional reaction, but in the flnal deal
ings the market again became strong on
purchases to cover short contracts, and
closed at an Improvement Of 4 to 20 per
cent. from the lowest figures of the day,
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and In
dianapolis, Denver and Rio Grande, Rock
Island, Missouri Pacific, Michigan Central,
Illinois Central, and Northern Pacific pre-
ferred being most prominent therein. Han
nioal and St. Joseph preferred fell off 2$4
but rallied % per cent. at the close. Sales
aggregated 2l7 $50 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
Observation-Disclosures.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGToN, D. G., August 26-Indications for
Saturday:
In the South Atlantic States, cloudy, rainy
weather, variable winds, mostly from north
east to northwest, lower temperature and
lower pressure.
In the Middle Atlantic States, fair wealth
er, followed by increasing cloudiness, south
erly winds, becoming variable, stationary or
lower temperature and pressure.
In the East Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly northeasterly, stationary or
lower temperature and pressure.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly southerly, stationary tempera-
ture and pressure.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, fair
weather, followed By increasing cloudiness
and possibly local rain, variable winds, sta
tionary temperature and lower pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
The Week In ryioc,Dg Lane.

LONDON, August 26.-In the Mincing Lane
markets the continuance of wet weather
caused anxiety for the result Of the harvest,
and will more than usually influence the
autumn trade. The markets generally are
unchanged. The steady advance in the
Bank of England's rate of discount is re-
garded with satisfaction, as it has
been looked for daily. Numerous
cargoes of Burmah rice have
been sold. There was a strong speculative
demand, and quotations recovered Cd. to ga.
per cwt. from the lowest point this month.
Sugar is lrmer; low brown descriptions
meet with better inquiry, beet sugar Is
dearer, aud refined is active. Coffee is dull
and unsettled several sales were effected
at Is. to rs. per cwt. decline; the bulk
of East India and Costa Rica, by auction,
on Friday, had to be withdrawn. A parcel
Of cocoa from Colombo, of fine quality, re-
ceived very high quotations. A moderate
business was done in tea, chiefly for export,
at late prices; Indian is somewhat weaker.
Pepper is higher, with an improving ten
dencY. Zanzibar cloves are firm. Saltpetre
is again higher,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
The Richmond and Allegheny Rail-
road Injunction.

RICHMOND, VA, August 26.-The case OF
the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Com
pany, in the matter of the application Of
Joe B. Harrison on the part of himself and
other stockholders for an injunction to re-
strain said company from consolidating with
the Central and Atlantic and
Northwestern Railroad Company, was
before Judge Christian this morn
ing for hearing, the demurrer
and answer of the railroad company having
been previously filed. Thescomplainant,w who
is also Of counsel in the case, stated to the
court that he wished to withdraw the ap-
plicStion for an injunction for the reason
that the answer Of the company had given
all the information he desired, and that it
had shown that the company did not intend
to do anything contrary to law or equity,
nor anything to conflict with legislative en-
actments in connection with the incorpora-
tion of the company. The court thereupon
dismissed the further hearing of the case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

The recent death of Mrs. Millard Fill
more recalls a singular incident con-
nected with her two husbands In 1847,
while she was the wife of Hon. Ezekiel
Mcintosh, of Albany, Mr.. Fillmore was
candidate for the position of State
Comptroller of New York. Some per-
sons, who desired to defeat his election,
raised about 500, 900 for the purpose and
placed it in the hands of Mr.. Mcintosh,
instructing him to place it in bank in
his own name and not to make the mat
ter public. He did as desired, but be.
fore the fund could be drawn out to use
for election purposes the Treasurer fell
sick and died. Mr.. Fillmore was elected
Comptroller, and many years afterwards
married Mrs. Mcintosh, and received, as
part of her dowry. the money that had
been raised to defeat his election. The
ex President used to enjoy telling the
story, and often remarked that the
money was placed where it would do
the most good" to him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

Gen. E. B. Styles, prominent speculator
and Democratic politician, died at Chicago
yesterday Of paralysis of the heart, aged 81
years.
Rev. James Clark, supposed to be a resi-
dent of Pana, Illinois, or Chicago, was
found dead in one of the streets of Jersey
City recently.
A disreputable shanty at Hawk Lake,
Manitoba, was blown up by nitro -glycerine
a few nights ago, and an old man named
Cross was killed.
Upwards Of two millions of registered
five per cents. have been received at the
Treasury Department for redemption since
the issue of the SecretarY's notice on the 22d
inst.
A number Of children have of late been
mysteriously disappearing In Buffalo. On
Tuesday two boys. about thirteen years of
age, were reported to have been missing for
several days.
A telegram from Ottawa says the tempo
rary suspension Of operations at the Chau-
diere Mills, caused by the scarcity of logs,
will control the estimated cut of the season
by over 100000 feet.
A telegram from Bardstown, KY, reports
much suffering in that region from the
drought. 1t is two months since rain has
their stock three or four miles to water.
Alsa Gathraux, who was In Jail at Tor
onto, ont.,.- for robbiug the London and
Paris jewelrY store of $1,000 worth OF
jewelry, and who was admitted to bail in
81, 500, has decamped. He was at one time
the civil Sheriff of New Orleans.
William P. Andrus, an ex State Senator
of Michigan, lately became insane from the
effects of a wound in the head, received
during the war, and, while being taken
from his home in Kent county TO an asy-
lum last Monday, escaped from his friends.
He has not been heard OF since.
James T. Offutt, one of the most notOri-
Gus roughs IN the Blue Grass region of Ken
tuckY, was shot dead few days ago by his
brother-in-law, VIM. II. Current. OHutt,
several weeks ago, called on his sister, and,
by threats of killing her husband, threw her
into spasms, of which, being in a delicate
condition, she died.
Mayor Grace. of New York, has removed
from Office Police Commissioners French,
Mason and Nichols, on charges preferred
against them of failure to keep the streets
of the city clean, which charges were the
subject OF a long investigation by His
Honor. The removals are subject to the
approval of the Governor.
The Supreme Council Of the American
Legion of Honor held its third annual
session in Boston recently. The reports
show that there are 691 subordinate Councils
and a membership of 81 900. Councils
exist In thirty six States of the Union, the
District of Columbia, Ontario, New Bruins
wick and the Sandwich Islands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

A New York special dispatch to the
PHILADELPHIA Press. dated Oath instant,
says: IAN intimate personal friend Of
Vice President Arthur said to Tribune
reporter tonight: Since the excitement
and agitation over the condition of the
President the Cabinet officers at Wash
ington and the Vice President and his
friends here have had an opportunity to
look into the question of inability of the
President and need of his successor
qualifying promptly in the event of his
demise. Whatever conclusion the Cabi-
net may reach, the counselors of
the Vice President have urged that
the Cabinet cannot take upon itself
to decide when inability of the
President exists, and it is known that
General Arthur will not heed any call or
suggestion of the Cabinet as 10 acting in
place of the President 1t is safe to say,
also, that while Vice President Arthur
will not disregard any request of the
Cabinet, or of Mr.. Blaine as its head, to
come to Washington, he is averse to
doing so while the President lives.
Precedents in like cases show that there
is no absolute need that the Vice Presi-
dent should qualify Immediately on the
death of the President, and Gen. Arthur
believes that there is nothing pressing
in national affairs to warrant undue
haste on his part in the event of the
death of President Garfield. 1t IS not
true that his personal relations to the
President are even unpleasant, let alone
being hostile During the troubles at
Washington following the nomination
of Senator Robertson as Collector of the
port, Mr.. Arthur was all the time trying
to be peacemaker. He labored down to
the last moment in trying to bring about
some compromise and settlement. Even
after the designations of Senators Conk-
ling and Platt, he went personally to
Gen. Garfield TO see if some way could
not be devised by which an honorable
settlement could be brought about.
When it was finally decided that there
was no way open for compromise or re-
cOnciliation, General Arthur plainly told
the President that lie felt bound in honor
to sustain his friends, and added: I
trust, Mr. President, you will not think
that there is anything personal to you in
my action. The President, in his usual
hearty way, took hold of General Arthur
by the shoulders and said: Personal,
my dear fellow, nothing of the sort. /
know you have no such petty feeling at
ALL You may be assured that this was
about the substance of the conversation
at the interview between the President
and Vice President at their last meet
inc A"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
Cotton LIVernnOl.

LIVERPOOL, August 26-This weeks cir
cular of the Liverpool Cotton Brokers' AS
sociation says: "Cotton, which was strong
on Friday with some advance In prices,
quieted on Saturday. Since then the
market has been dull aud somewhat irregu-
lar, and prices partially declined. The
amount of business was moderate.
American was In moderate de-
maud. Current qualities declined 1-16s1s
pence, but good ordinary advanced 1-16
pence. For sea island there is a larger de
mand. Florida declined a pence. Futures
opened firm, but soon weakened. Since
then there has been a declining tendency,
but the market closes firm. The new crop
Is slightly improved, ="
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

formed of the aggregate demand. The sup
ply must come from the UniteQ
States Commissioner, Hon. Spencer
F. Baird, Washington, D. g., who
win wish to know early IN the fall the de-
mand in the different States.
Those who contemplate constructing
ponds can be supplied With instructions
from this office on request. The fact that
the carp spawn IN Georgia one year younger
than at Washington, d. c., has stimulated
the interest already excited in their culture.
II the carp do half as well in future as they
have thus far, their value as an acquisition
to the food supply of the State will be diff
cult to estimate. Those who have suitable
water and locations for ponds should pre-
pare at once to commence their culture.
Respectfully, J. T. HENDERSON,
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, August 26.-The first race,
three quarters of a mile, Lille r. won, Mary
Anderson second, Lost Cause third. Time
1:1516.
The second race, mile and a half, Get
away won, Boulevard second, Gen. Monroe
third. Time 1861.
The third race, five furlongs, Perplex
won, Drogheda second, Fostral third.
Time 1:0314.
The fourth race. one mile, Bootjack won,
Jessie K. second, Brooklyn third. Time
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

SHOT DEAD.-In Grayton county, Va,
last week, a colOred man named Mack
on little white girl ten years of age.
He was followed and overtaken by
Jerome Paisley and other men of the
neighborhood. and when they found him
he refused to be taken, and drew pistol
and fired upon the party. The shot took
effect in the wrist of Mr.. Paisley, who at
once raised his gun and sent load of
.buckshot crashing through the negro's
body. He died instantly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
Manchester Market.

LONDON, August 26.-The NcncheSte,
Guardian, in its commercial article to day,
says: "There is not the faintest sign of i'm
provement in our market. To the previous
causes of depression have been added In
creasinglv unfavorable weather, and re-
newed rise in the Bank of EnglAnd's
rate of discount, which is regard
ed as an unfavOrable symptom, as it
opens the prospect OF the rate becoming
per cent. If the present step does not suffice
to check the gold drain. 1t is felt, however,
that the upward movement will be amply
compensated If it results in breaking down
the price of cotton. There has been but
little business in any department, and
prices are not appreciahlV chanped.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

On Monday afternoon James T. Offutt
was killed by VIM. H. Currant, near the
latter's residence, at Ewalts Crossroads,
KY. Currant and Offutt were brothers
in-law, the latter having married about
year since. Some weeks since an
alteration between Currant and Offutt
caused desire on the part of the latter for
the life of the former, and, with shotgun,
Offutt went to Currant's home, and, by
threats of killing her husband, so excited
Mrs. Currant that she was thrown into
spasms, and from the effects of these,
coupled with sickness attendant upon
premature childbirth, she died.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
A Wtfe,s Desperatfon.

GALVESTON, August pa special from
Dallas, dated yesterday, says: "Three
weeks ago G. T. Burke arrived here from
Little Rock with lady companion. To-
day his wife and two children came to this
city, and his lady companion, a Miss Carter,
left Immediately for Little Rock. Mrs
Burke, after getting the children asleep,
locked the doors Of her room and took two
ounces of laudanum. When discovered she
was beyond recovery
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
French Politics.

LONDON, August 26.-The Paris CORE
spondeut of the Times says: at is evident
solicit vote of confidence, which he would
scarcely obtain under any circumstances, so
universal is the feeling that his Cabinet is
only make shift, and so strong is the de-
sire for a stable Ministry. Either the
language of the article Of the RepuHiQue
FrGacdiSe, quoted above, has no meaning, or
it foreshadows Gambetta's acceptance Of
the Premiership"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
NEARING THE END.
But LITTLE HOPE FOR THE
PRESIDENT LEFT.

Some Slight Improvement Claimed
Fears that the ParOtid Gland May
Slough On-The Patients Mind
Somewhat CIearer-The Situation
Grave and DGDgeFOus-Sunda
Suggested for Prayer-NO Marked
Change Observed Last Night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

DEATH FROM BLOOD POISONING. -
There is great excitement at Long
Branch over the death of Mrs. Kate
Griggs, the wife of q. r. Griggs, the
contractor and lessee of the Wheeling
aud Lake Erie Railroad, from blood
poisoning, alleged to have been caused
by using an anti-fat medicine. She con.
fessed to have taken eighteen bottles of
the anti-fat medicine in ten months.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

John Stewart, the proprietor of a
country store in Scott county, Ark, and
known as a successful gambler, was shot
and killed on Monday last by two men
named Falsom and Hobbs. A young
man named Billy Messingale, who came
to the assistance of Stewart, was shot in
the back of the head, the ball passing
through and coming out at the upper lip.
Falsom and Hobbs had been playing
cards with Stewart, and had lost about
800. Hence the tragedy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

Mrs. Mary Martin, Of Harrisburg, Pa,
says: "I suffered severely from complica-
tIon of female diseases; that sense Of bear
ing-down seemed as il it would kill me;
my habits were very irregular; nothing
seemed to benefit me until tried Browns
Iron Bitters. They acted like a charm, and
now enjoy perfect health"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
Terrific Tempest.

WILMINGTON, N. c., August 26.-The
schooner w. B. Mackie, from this port on
the 22d inst, with cargo of lumber for
Port au Prince, put back this morning, hav-
ing encountered terrific storm on the wes-
tern edge of the Gulf stream on the night
of the 23d, in which she lost part Of her deck
load and sprung leak. She will discharge
her cargo aud repair,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

PHILADELPHIA, August 26 Henry Muel-
ler's brewery, 3lst and Jefferson streets, was
burned to-day. Five thousand barrels OF
beer and $50, 900 worth OF machinery were
destroyed. The loss is 100000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
wATERY PUs FROM THE WOUND.

mo"
WATERY PUS FROM THE WOUND.
"What was the character of the pus dis
charged to-day by the wOund?"
at looked about as 1t did last night.''
"Wss it as good last night as before that
time?'
"No, not quite 1t was less in quantity,
and it had slightly watery appearance" >"
''To what was that attributable ?"
"Probably to the impoverished condition
OF the patients blood"
"Do You think there is anything in this
changed character of the pus discharged by
the wound to cause additional alarm 81
mo 1t only shows the weak and de-
pleted condition of the PATIENTS body. 1t
is an evidence of hamilton"
"What are the symptoms to night which
you regard as more favorable ?''
'WelI, the character of his pulse is better
for one thing, and there seems also to be
some Improvement in his mental condition.
He has been brighter since four o'clock
than he was before that time, but, of
course, this change for the better, If it can
be so called, is very slight"
RESUME OF THE DAY.
10P. M-The surgeons report that the
very slight Improvement noticed in the
Presidents condition late this afternoon is
still maintained 1t does not, however, as
yet afford any solid ground for encourage
ment. The President has slept some during
the evening, and his pulse when last taken
was Ill. There has been no noticeable
change in the appearance Of the swollen
parotid gland.
GRAVE AND DANGEROUS.
The following was sent at 10 O'Clock to-
night to Minister Lowell by Secretary
Blaine: "While the President has made no
gain to- day, his loss of ground has been
less, in the judgment of his physicians, than
was feared last night. In this aspect there
is slight feeling of encouragement,
or at least ray Of hope. The
adverse symptoms are sill mani
fest, and the one favorable condition
Of swallowing and digesting liquid food
continues. Two or three times during the
day be has asked for nOurishment. He has
spoken intelligeutly and voluntarily, and
throughout the day his mind has been less
affected than yesterday. The expected
relief to the parotid swelling from the dis
charge through the ear has not been real
lied. The situation is one Of great gravity
and danger"
NO FURTHER CHANGE.
II P. M.-There has been no report from
the surgeons room of any change in the
Presidents condition since 10 o'clock.
SUNDAY TO BE A DAY OF PRAYER.
Al union meeting of prayer for the re-
covary OF the President, held to day at the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church, It was
agreed by the pastors present that recon-
mendation be made to their church to OBJ
serve Sunday, the 2Sch, as day of humili-
alton, fasting and prayer, and that an IL
vitation be extended to all sister churches
IN this city, and, as far as possible, through
out the country, to unite in thissobservance.
laA4z- ~,
prevail of the Presidents family.
UNCHANGED AT MIDNIGHT.
MIDNIGHT. received from
the surgeons room is to the effect that no
noticeable change has occurred during the
last hour The physicians apprehend no
material change In the Presidents condition
during the night
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27
A Negro Murderer Hanged in ALA
hama

LIVINGSTON, ALA, August 26-Ben Per-
kins, colored, was hanged TO day for the
murder of Gif Roberts, cOlored He died
protesting his innocence. There were
about 1,500 negroes on the streets and
about the jail, but there was no disturb
ance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-27

Millions Of rats, mice, cats, bed bugs,
reaches, lose their lives by collision with
"Rough on Rats.n Sold by druggists, 15c.