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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
MISSISSIPPI LEVEE IMPROVE.
MENTS.
A Contract Rejected on Account of Con-
vict Labor.

WASHINGTON, October 2.-In accordance
with the recommendations Of the Board of
Engineers the Secretary of War has award
ed contracts for levee work on the Lower
Mississippi river to the following named
persons: G. A. Myers, N. W. Irish, C. L.
Hardeman, Houston & Co., Kiowan &
Phelan, P. j. Kennedy, P. G. Meather,
Jsmes Madden, Hugh Carlisle, Luke
Madden, j. B. Reed, Reed, Mayer u Co.,
Arnold d Co, Straw & Co., ClaydS Miller,
F. Ruin 81 Co. g., Scott s. Lamb, McGaverk k
& Tate, and j. D. Eldridge.
The total amount of levee work contracted
for is 4,636, 200 cubic yards, at a cost OF
81, ,l43, S24. Jones Hamilton, OF jackson,
Miss, was the lowest bidder for the work
to be done on the levee. He is farmer of
the convict labor OF Mississippi and it
was with the convicts which he OBJ
tains from the State by his contract
with It that he proposed to execute his
contract with the government. The Secre-
tsry Of War to-day approved the action Of
the local engineers in refusing to give Ham
lton the contract for the reason that he
proposed to do the work with convict labor
The precedent upon which the Secretary of
War based his opinion is understood to
have been the decision or one OF his prede-
cessOrs in a case arising out OF the govern
ment improvement OF Mussel Shoals in Ala
bama
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RUM DID IT.
A Husband, in a Drunken Frenzy, Kills
His Wife and Daughter.

WHEELING, w. VA, October 2.-Near
Clarksburg yesterday morning, John R.
Bagges, Jr., killed his wife and daughter,
aged 13, while mentally derlnged from the
effects of drink. He attacked his wife
while she was in bed. She called her daugh-
ter, who assisted her to escape her fathers
grasp. The mother and daughter fed
from the house. Bagges seized a large
iron poker and followed. Overssking his
wife, he struck her twice, the last blow
proving fatal. The daughter, coming up to
save her mother, was killed with one blow
The other children ran away. The neigh
bOrs found the mother and daughter lying
dead in the road and discovered Bagges in
the house intoxic ated. He denied the kill
ing and all knowledge of 1t.
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IN WAITING Orders

WASHINGTON, October 2.-In accordance
with the recommendations Of what is known
as the shore duty, the board Of the Navy
Department has been detached from active
service AID placed on waiting orders-that
is, upon pay averaging about two-thirds of
that for sea duty. NinetY-three officers,
beginning with Rear Admiral Bryson, Com
modores Alexander Rhind, Edmund Z.
Calhoun and William G. Temple and Cap
tain T. c Fnlebrown, embracing officers of
every grade down to bostsTsin and car
penters, have been upon shore duty, and
the change is entirely in the line of
economy
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A New Marine HospitaI Site

WASHINGTON, October 2.-rhe Commits
sion, consisting Of Captain Jno. 81. Steven
son, Of New Orleans, U. s. Shipping Com
missioner, VIM. Wright and DR.. J. B. Ham.
ilton, appointed to select a site for a new
marine hospital at New Orleans, have sub
mitted their report to Acting Secretary
New, and It has been approved by him. The
Commission recommend the purchase, fol-
twenty-five thousand dollars, Of tract OF
land Of twenty-five acres under fence, with
in the city limits, near the old United
States Sedgwick hospital grounds, now 6
city park. The land has on 1t eleven thou
sand bearing orange trees and Other South
ern fruit trees 1t is on the river banh
above the highest water mark.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
BASE BALL.
The League Championship Games
Yesterday.

CHICAGO, October president Paulding
Of the Chicago Base Ball Club, said tonight
in regard to the playing Of nine games with
the Providence club to decide the League
championship after the close of the season
81 have not recededst all from the position ]
took when it became evident that the
Worcester club would complete the
series. / then maintained that the
Philadelphia agreement was void
because the contingency governing
it did not occur, and because the agreement
was neither regular nor constitutional, and
because it was still more Objectionable when
the cause leading to it-nameIy, the pros
pect Of default by the Worcesters OF the
remaining game-no longer existed. l re-
gard the championship question as settled,
and have no doubt the League at its annual
meeting will concur in this view"
New YORK-Metropolitan 6, Chicagos
5 The former made four runs in the ninth
inning.
PHLADELPHIA.-Philad 2, Troys s.
PRovIDENCE.-Bostons 2, Providences l.
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CAIRO, October 2-Arabi Pasha aud
Toulba Pasha watched the review of the
British troops here through the bars of their
prison windows.
The Khedive yesterday made speech to
the heads Of the different departments, IN
which he advised them all to adhere stric'ly
to the particular business Of their offices.
Three hundred British sailors have visited
the Pyramids.
ALEXANDRIA, October "A number OF
prisoners, including ninety Of Arabi Pasha's
european advisers, have arrived here from
Cairo for trial.
LONDON, October "A special from Con
stsntinople says: ''Bsker Pasha, twice be-
fore his departure, unsuccessfully sought
an interview with the Sultan, and finally
forwarded his resignation as Abide Camp
through the regular channel. The Sultan
refused to accept the resignation.
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A SICKENING DISCOVERY.
A Drummer Found Dead in Ameriou


AMERICUs, GA, October "A horrible
discovery was made here this morning. The
dead body of man named Isaac Steyer-
man, aged about forty-fve years, a drum
mer for Boinhein, Rexinger & Co, whisky
dealers Of Cincinnati, was found In a closet
just across the street from the Commercial
House. A negro man passing the place had
his attention attracted by the horrible odor
arising from one of the closets, and
called the attention OF others to the
matter. The door was locked from the In
side, and upon being burst open the body
Of the unfortunate man was found iammed
head foremost against the door. The de-
ceased had evidently been dead for several
days, and the body presented a horrible and
sickening appearance.
Mr.. SteyeTman was last seen alive on Fri
day morning Just after breakfast, when he
was in lively aud cheerful spirits. He did not
come back TO the hotel to dinner, and the
landlord, believing that he had gone out to
some OF the country towns on business, paid
but little attention to his prolonged absence.
As no signs of violence were discoverable
upon the body, It is presumed that he died
from natural causes. The deceased is q
brother Of s. Steyerman. Of Townsville.
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THE LOSS OF THE ASIA.
A Number of Bodies Recovered from the
Wreck.

OWEN SOUND, ONT, October 2.-The tug
Ann Long arrived here this morning, having
on board the bodies of the following persons
who perished in the disaster to the steamer
Asia: Jno. McDOugsll, Of Owen Sound
Pdrser F. Sparks, Of Ottawa; Jackson,
supposed to be farmer from the vicinity OF
Listowen, Ont; Mrs. Kirk, of Glover Hill;
Sheppard, and one unknown man, sup
posed to be Suas Bernard. Two unknown
bodies were buried at Killarney. Captain
Noble, Of the tug Ann Long, reports that a
large number Of bodies are floating around
near where the above bodies we're picked
up, and that they could easily be recovered
if 8 tug with proper appliances for the pur-
pose was dispatched at once.
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Weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INeTON, d. c., October 2.-Indications
for Tuesday:
In the South Atlantic and Gulf States,
partly cloudy weather and local rains, north
east to southeast winds, stationary or lower
barometer, and slight changes in tempera-
ture.
In the Middle Atlantic States, partly
Loudly weather, followed in the even
ing by local rains, north to east winds, and
In northern portions higher barometer.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, local
rains and partly cloudy weather, northeast
to southeast winds, stationary or lower
barometer, and nearly stationary tempera-
ture.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03

MEMPHIS, October 2.-The West bound
passenger train on the Memphis and
Charleston Road met with an accident last
night near Madison, Alabama, one hun
dred and three miles east of Memphis.
One passenger coach and the sleeper were
thrown from the track aud several psssen-
gers received injuries. The sleeping car
conductor is reported to have had his leg
broken, and Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Tate, of
Little Rock. were slightly injured, also
Clarence 2. Hunt, OF this city. A broken
rail caused the accident. The train was de-
Ia we'd three hours
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The British Grain Trade.

LONDON, October 2.-The Mark Lime E1-
press, ia its review of the grain trade for the
past week, says: "The sowing of the 1888
crop is proceeding satisfactorily. The ten
dency of the trade has been continually
downward. There was an apparent steady
tone at the close, but the varied quality OF
native offerings of wheat compares badly
with foreign wheat, which Is extremely de-
pressed. OF the first, csrg0es are steadily
declining. There were tWentv-nine
arrivals and eleven sales. Wheat
on passages for shipment was rather
irmer. Flour was freely offered, and prices
are dropped. Foreign -four was in liberal
supply and cheaper. Barley was Inactive,
bus prices we're maintained. Foreign wac
cheaper. Maize is gradually deellalnQ ~
the American crop comes in sight Sales Of
English wheat were 5S,2ll quarters. At
4Os. 4d., against 522. l3l az IL ga tss
previous weekn
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New York Cotton Futures.

New YORK, October 2 The Posts cotton
msrke. report says: cat the first call the
Liverpool telegram had not arrived. Flu
lures declined six to eight points, October
selling from II 20c. down to IL 16c., Novem-
Der from 10 97c. to 10 Csc. After the first
call October advanced to IL 19c., November
TO 10 CSC, but fell to IL O6c. for October and
to 10 S6c. for November. Then prices on
the receipt of Liverpool news advanced
6100c., but dropped again, October to
IL 0Sc., and November to 10 SIC. The
movement Of later months was in propor-
tion to that Of the two first. At the third
call October was bought at IL 07c., Novem
Der at 10 S8c. to 10 soc, December at 10 Sc,
January at 10 94c. to 10 Csc, February at
II 03c April at II 25c., May at IL &c.,. June
at II 46c., July at IL &c., August at IL &c.
to IL 63ci'
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DIRECTORS andhOnioers Eleoted.

New YORK, October 2-The stockholders
Of the Vicksourg, Shreveport and Pacific
Railroad Company had their annual meeting
to-day, and elected the following Board OF
Directors: W. Block, E. r. Bacon, Charles
E. Lewis, Frederick Wolfe, and Ferdinand
Miller, OF New York; b. E. Waddel and E.
Richardson, Of Vicksburg, and John Scott,
Of Cincinnati. These Directors afterward
elected the following officers: President, w.
Block; Secretary and Treasurer, D Graef,
and General Manager, John Scott.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
Nominations by the Chicago Working

ST. LOUIS, October 2.-The Workingmen,
in a convention called by the Trades Assem-
bly,, have nominated full city ticket, with
Peter johnson, q well-known bricklsyer, at
its head for Sheriff. The Greenback State
ticket was indorsed, and full State central
committee appointed. A committee was
also appointed to correspond with labor
organizations throughout the State with 3
view to united and harmonious action.
The Democrats Of the Ninth district of this
city have nominated Col. James A. Broad
head for Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
The Debt Statement.

WAsHINGToN, October 2.-Ihe debt
statement, issued to-day, shows the de-
crease of the public debt during the month
of September TO be Sl4.S05, ,94S SS; cash in
the Treasury, s246. .S36, ,064 SO gold eertih-
Gates outstanding, $49O, ~, 600 SILVER GER
tificates of deposit outstanding, 81 ,O67, ,0OO,-
coo; refunding certificates outstanding,
S43. $50, 600; legal tenders outstanding,
S346, ,6SI. .O16 90; fractional currency out
standing, 500, ,s07, ,s77 cash balance avail
able, $141, ,6S2, AIS 50.
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SERGEANT MASON.
A Writ of Habeas Corpus Refused.

UTICA, N. z, October 2.-This afternoon
Judges Wallace and Cox refused to grant
writ of habeas corpus TO Sergeant Mason.
The decision was rendered Immediately
after the argument Of counsel and without
the Judge leaving the bench. After MIR.
Blgelow finished his argument in favor Of
the writ, the court held that they
were precluded by the opinion Of
Chief Jutsice Waite, given at the October
term Of 1881, from determining any ques-
tion in the case except the power OF the
Judge Advocate General to reverse the de-
cision of the court martial, and Judge Ad-
vocate Gardener was heard on that point.
In rendering its decision the court held
that the Judge Advocate General was sim
ply an advisory official of the War Depart
ment, and that Congress never intended to
give him the power to reverse the finding Of
the court martial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
Murder and Suicide.

WHAT CHEER, Iowa, October 2.-This
morning Mrs. Bing Williams shot and killed
man named Allison and then put ball
through her own brain. Allison had been
boarding at Williams house, and MS stten-
tiOns to Mrs. Williams had caused her hus-
band to leave her and go TO the mountains.
She left fearful letter OF regret for her
wrong doing, and commended her children
to the care Of relatives.
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THE ANTIJEWISH RIOTS.
The Hungarian Prime Minister De
nOunces Them.

PEsTH, October 2.-Herr Tissa, the Hun
garian Prime Minister, has addressed a let
ter to the Municipal Council, in
which he expresses his conviction that
every Council feels indignant al
the anti-JeWish eXcesses in Press
burg. He says a renewal Of the out
RACES must be prevented, and immediate
action must be taken against the aggressors.
No delay or half-hearted proceedings will be
tolerated. Toe whole power of the State,
he says, will support the Council in their
effort to suppress the agitation
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
THE TURF.
Result of the Races at Louisville Yes
terday.

LOUISVILLE, October 2.-The first race,
for purse of $500, divided, mile heats,
Mary Corbett won the first heat, Fatinitz "a
took the second and third heats and the
race. Time 1:491l, 1:4S, 1:5O%.
The second race, the Fills City handicap
purse, $500, for all ages, one and one eighth
miles, Aleck A won in a gsllop, Gus Mat
thews second, Hegisz third, Tax Gatherer
fourth. Time 2:0l%.
The third race, Sanford stakes, for two
year-olds, colts and fllies, $50 entrance,
$500 added, one mile, Ascender won, PIke's
Pride second, Standiford Keller third. Time
1:50H.
The fourth race, Post stakes, 800 sub
scripdon, $500 added, for all ages, three
miles, John Davis won, Liatunch second,
Katie Creel third. Square Dance was beaten
by an eighth of mile. Time 5:44
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
IRISH AFFAIRS.
Lord Spencer Visits London Bodies Ex-
humed.

LONDON, October 2.-Earl Spencer, Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, arrived in London
to-day. This is the first visit he has made
here since the Phoenix Park murders.
A Galway landlord writes to the Globe that
he believes that the bodies Of the Hu ileys
have been exhumed by the peasantry and
again thrown into Lough Mask. This re-
port, he says, is current in the district.
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DiIlon,s Position.

DUBLIN, October 2.--Archbishop Croke
writes to the Fresmah'S Journal that he is
authorized to stare that Dillon will not
press his resignation OF his seat IN Parlia-
ment just now, but will continue to repre-
sent Tippersry until his constituency has
had ample time to select his successor. In
the event Of q continuance Of his Illness, It
is stated that, in order to show his accord
with Parnell, Dillon Will attend the confer
ence Of Parnellites st Dublin on the 18Th
F1e
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SPANISH NOTES.

A Destructive Fire-RumOr Denied.
MADRID, October "A telegram from
Grenada reports q great outbreak of fire in
the suburb Of Zacatins. Nine persons have
been injured, and the loss is immense.
The ministerial journals positively deny
the rumor Of an impending Ministerial
crisis, which it was suggested would lead
to the construction of Cabinet under Mar
shal SerraRo.
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Fatal Railroad Accident.

ATLANTA, October 2.-As the Western
and Atlantic Railroad passenger train was
leaving this city. this morning, travelling at
The rate Of forty miles an hour, and when
near the city limits, It struck Alice Sim
monds and her son, six years old. The boy
was knocked fifty feet, and viii die. The
woman was killed instantly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
What Women shouIa U.a

DFspepsis, weak back, dependency and
other troubles caused me fearful suffering.
but Parker's Ginger Tonic makes me feel
like new being. A great remedy. Every
woman should use it.-Mrs. Gariiz, Pitts
burg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03

Forbid intoxicating nostrums and use Par
ker's Ginger Tonic in your family. This de-
icious remedy never intoxlestes, Is q true
blood and brain feod, and aiding all the
vital functions, never fails to invigorate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03
EIlis, Rennmination Assnred

NEW ORLEANS, October 2.-In the prima-
ries tOdsy.for delegates to the Second dis
trict Democratic Convention, It is claimed
the Euis delegates were elected in eight out
OF nine wards, thus insuring Ellis renomi-
nation for Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03

GALVESTON, October Am engine on
the Narrow Gauge Railroad ran off the
track to-day between II aud l o'clock,
lnjuring Wm. Gray, the engineer, so that
he died two hours later.
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Accents the Nomination.

NEW YORK, October 2.-Seeretary Folger
II long letter accepts the nomination for
Governor and o. B. Hepburn declines the
nomination for Congressma st-lsrge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03

1t is solid fact that the only really sure
cure Tor diseases OF the kidneys, liver, blad
der, ETC., is Hunts Remedy. Never known
to fail,
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Provision Stocks at Llverl o.

LTvERpOoL. oltober 2.-The
arc the sDogas a. this port ou tl
elant: Beef 2, 400, pork 500, bacon 81
hams 1900, shoulders $50, cheese le COSY
boxes butter 3, $50. packages lard 2, 81 t8ne
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-03

The feeling Of laoguor and debHlg Ca
1Ioilogs. physlesl exertion, removed BY using
Browns Iron Bl'ters.
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Genrgia Affairs.

tered at tae Post OEee IN SaUanrU.,
.. -,rsrd Class Mad Matter.
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ENGLAND AND EGYPT.

The Review of the TrOOps-Arabfs Ad-
visers Awaiting Trial-The Khedive
Makes a Speech-Baker Pasha Tries
to Resign.
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That Husband or Mine
Is three times the man he was before he
began using "Wells' Health Renswsf. O..
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ORNAMENTAL NOVELTIES.

New designs in lace pins exhibit a small high
crowned hat in solid gold az one end. trimmed
with an ostrich feather, in colored, real silver,
or in white silver set with seed pearls, and
dainty parasol nearly closed at the other.
There are small ivy aud flower sprays also in
silver enriched with coral or forget me-nots in
tu quoise with enameid flies here and there
upon the twigs or leaves. Two little owls upon
an ivy branca Of the minutest proportions are
ousiatly suggestive, and there are straight bars
Of real silver set with pearls. two rows of
sFn III seed pearls. for example, enclosing one
of fine pink coral. turquoise or amethI 81. which
are really fine. and Il great improvement -
Tar as style or taste Is concerned, on anytime
shown heretofore in what has been considered
secondary jewelry.
The old fashioned hand bags which ladies
carry are not likely 70 90 out Of fashion. they
are so convenient, especially for mfiols AGED
ladies' and make such welcome presents. In