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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
DIsNnssALs FROM THE ARMY
President Arthur Confirms and Re
verses Court Martial Decisions

President Arthur Confirms and Re
verses Court Martial Decisions.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The President
! to-day approved the sentence of dismissal
in the case of Lieut.. Col. Guido Ilges, of
the Eighteenth Infantry, who was tried
by court martial on a charge of having
duplicated his pay accounts. The Presi-
dent also approved the sentence of dis
missal in the case of Captain Edward b.
Hubbard, OF the Quartermaster's Depart
ment, who was tried on charges Of
! drunkenness. lie disapproVed the
sentence of dismissal in the
case Of First Lieut.. James +. Simpson,
of the Third Cavalry, who was tried on
the charge Of conduct unbecOming an
officer and gentleman in having mar
ried Il woman who had been his mistress.
He also disapprOved the sentence of dis
missal in the case of Commander Fred
erick II. Smith, of the United States navy,
who was tried on charges of duplicating
his nav accounts
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
THE CRISCOE TRIAL.
Probabilities that it will Result in tn
Conviction of the Accused

Probabilities that it will Result in the
Conviction of the Accused.
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. oct. l2.-The Uni
ted states Court is still engaged in the
trial of Criscoe and others for the killing
Of John Il. Hardy, a Deputy Marshal.
while executing a warrant, the prosecu-
ton being represented by Capt. l.. w.
Day, Assistant United States ATTORNEY.
and the defense by Gen. l.. p. " alker.
late Confederate Secretary OF War. John
d. Brandon and Lawrence Cooper. The
case is one Of great public consequence
between the officers and alleged law
breakers. The principal witness for the
government is Horace j. Bone, who was
with Hardy when he was killed, his as
sallants. four in number, being armed with
rifles, shotguns and pistols, they came to
the call of Hardy, who hallOWed for Il
somrade who had been left with his horse
fhe encounter occurred in a public road
at live steps distance and was sudden
/ ana deadly. The description given bV the
! witness Bone, who stammcre olsProSoivo
ly, and his narration Of the scene Of the
Immediate killing, at times excited merri-
ment, which was often solemnly hushed
as the terrible results were told. The
testimony is substantially closed and the
| argument viii be held tomorrow. Alto
@ether the case promises a conviction.
The extreme penalty is two years in the
penitentiary and $4,000 fine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
An Expensive Knife.

"LOOk at that knife" remarked Simon
5. Wertheimer, the Michigan avenue
tObaccOniSt last evening, as he held up an
ivory-handled knife. ''YOu cannot tell
the amount of money it has cost me.
There is a curious story connected with
it. which may be of interest to you. 1t
was given to me by a gentleman, year
or so ago, with the consideration that
whenever it was not with me, and he met
me, ! would be compelled to treat, and to
do so to the full extent of the gentleman's
appetite. Now you will observe the knife
is IA very valuable one, and | was pleased
to get bargain on such easy terms. / had
the knife in my possession about month
when | missed it. | searched high and
low for it, but could find it nowhere.
met the gentleman on the street the same
day, and had to set up the drinks. He
hing to me hour after hour, and it cost
me just 81 before he left me. saw
misery and poverty staring me in the
face. | could see the fiend swallowing
once down all my money and property. al
set my family and friends searching fol
the knife. | advertised it in the papers,
and offered a reward for its return. In
the meantime | had to evade the gentle.
man. When | would see him coming
near the store, ] would rush out of the
back door and escape through the alley
And so it continued for some time, but
finally he caught me again, and that cost
me nearly so before | could rid myself Of
him. Then / became thoroughly fright
ened, and could see him i'll my dreams
| became emaciated and pale, and my
friends began to have fears for my health
But at last my perseverance brought mC
success. / found the knife. / can never
tell the joy | experienced when | saw il
again. Yes, that knife is my curse;
cannot give it away; | cannot lose it, bu
must carry it with me always. Am
not in need Ot.sympathy Z"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Sherman,s Retirement.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12,-An EXECUTIVE
Order announcing the retirement Of Gen
eral Sherman from active duty November
lst and the changes incident thereto will
probably be ISSUED this afternoon. 1t is
understood that Major General Hancock
will succeed Lieutenant General Sheridan
in command of the Division Of Missouri; /;
that General Pope viii succeed General
Hancock in command of the Division of
the East, and that Major General ScOfield
will remain in command of the Division
of the Pacific. General Hancock was
command and is understood to have ac-
cepted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
RAILROAD RUMBLINGs.
Bright Flashes of Intelligence from Nea
and A far

The Northeastern receivership suit
was continued to October "A, in Atlanta,
Thursday.
n change of schedule will soon 90 into
effect on the fast mail train on the SaVan-
nah, Florida and Western Railway.
The East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor-
gia trains have been spared the necessity
of backing up to the passenger platform
at Macon by the relaying of the rails.
large force is at work grading the
last nine miles of the Greenwood, Lau-
rens and Spartanburg Railroad. 1t will
give continuous line of road from Au-
gusta to Spartanburg.
The earnings of the Louisville and
Nashville Road for the eight months end
ing August 81, show an increase of 1857
per mile over the corresponding period OF
1882. The total is $500. 779.
The stockholders meeting of the Au-
gusta, ElbertOn and Chicago Railroad, to
be held in Augusta on Thursday, 18th
inst, promises to be an occasion fun OF
interest and of Importance to the friends,
subscribers and directors of that enter
prise.
In the Louisville and Nashville shops
ten new tifty-feet passenger cars have
just been completed. They are finished
III gum wood, with raised panels of black
walnut. A good deal Of the superflOus
OrnamentatiOn has been omitted, with a
view to simplicity and plainness and ease
of cleaning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Racing in England

LONDON, oct. 12.-At Newmarket to-
day the third welter handicap race was
won by Keel Row, with Lorillard's Mas
were nine starters. The race for the
Prendergast stakes for 2-year-olds was
won by Sandiway, with Talisman sec
Ond and Beachamp third. There were
seven starters, including Lorillard's bay
colt ChOctaw. The sixth heat challenge
stakes for 2-vear-olds and upwards
was won by Lord Falmouth's 2-year-
old Busybody, with W. Gilbert's 4-year-
old Despair second and Mr.. Lefeyre's
starters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

WIN rape No arrests were made at the
time, although the woman appeared before
the grand jury, and true bills were found on
her evidence Last week the men. Parker
and Floyd. were summoned as witnesses be
lore the United states District Court at Ma
con, where they were arrested bv the police
OF that city. and sheriff Beauchamp being
notified of the fact. Alec WilkersOn. of this
place, went after them and brought them
mere, where they are at present confined Mr..
Parker states that he has been living all the
time since the warrants were issued. just
across the river in Newton county. making
no attempt TO avoid arrest, which could have
been made at any time. If the people of Butts
county had been anxious To bring him to trial
ihey are under the impression that parties
ln their own nelghbOrhoOd had them arrested
because they were summoned before the
nited states Court as witnesses as a matter
oI spite. The parties are now IN iaIl. and in
default of bail viii have to remain there until
March court Of next year. Parker and FlOyd
both have families dependent upon their
daily labor for support. and If they are inno-
cent of the charge. their present confinement
O. am outrage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Telegraph Item.

UIICA, JWIle 3, Ioo0.
Frank w. Hoffman, clerk of the Ameri-
can District Telegraph Co., says" HaY-
ing had occasion to use a medicine for kid
ney trouble, with lame back, was re-
commended by one of our Utica druggists
to use Hunts Remedy, as he had sold a
good deal of it to many of our leading
families here with great success for kid
ney, liver and urinary troubles. pur-
chased some, and have only used three
bottles. 1t has cured me, and | can truly
recommend Hunts Remedy to any one in
need of the best medicine for these CON-
plaints."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Nircinia,s CIaim Arainst the Na1inn

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 12.-In reply to an
inquiry to-day respecting the claim of
Virginia against the government for
moneys alleged to be due that State under
the deposit act, Secretary Folger said: 81
have not made any reply to the applica-
appeared before me- Their claim is en-
bodied in an clabOrately written argu-
ment, and have not yetfelt it tiRcumbent
upon me to answer them:''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
UNDER THE DEPOSIT ACT.

Folger Decides the Arkansas Case and
Ignores "A Virginia Communication.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-Secretary Fol-
ger has written reply to Senator
Garland, who recently presented the
claim of the State of Arkansas,
for moneys alleged to be due un-
der the deposit act of June %, 1896, in
which he says: 'Since the Indebtedness
of the United States has been sufficient to
absorb the surplus revenues, understand
the usage Of the department has been to
look upon the depOsitac as being at least
suspended, if not entirely obsolete. and,
until otherwise ordered, am disposed to
concur in that usage"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
RuinOus Failures

NEW YORK, Oct. l2.-The failures in
the United States and Canada, reported
to r. G. Dun X Co.'s Mercantile Agency
during the seven days just past, number
lS7 as compared with lS3 last week.
There is some increase in the Southern
States.
CHICAGO, Oct. 12.-AleXander Mann,
who has been an extensive stock dealer
at Paris, H., is reported to have convey
ed all his property, including 100000
worth Of land and $4,000 of bank stock,
to meet Indebtedness incurred in specu-
iauon. 1t is said that he is still heavily
involved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
\ HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP.
Mann Draws "a Weird Comparison Be
fore Plunging Through the Trap.

LORIGNAL, KANSAS, Oct. 12.-Mann,
who murdered the Cook family, was
hanged at O'Clock this morning in the
jail yard of this place. He stepped upon
the trap door with firmness and without
ilinching, carefully inspected the pinion-
ing of his legs. He wore cheerful smile,
said goodbye to his attendants, nodded
to the newspaper correspondents, and af-
ter an impressive prayer had been offered
by an Anglican minister, dropped into
eternity. He said sit is only hop, skip
and jump from sinful world into an
eternity of love-" Mann's crime was the
murder of his employer, Ruggle w. Cooke,
his wife and one son and daughter in
january last. Mann confessed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
HE LOST A FRIEND.
The Arkansas Governors Souvenir In
terferes with His Political Prospects.
A Arkdnsdlo TrdUeler


While the Governor of Arkansas was
at the Louisville Exposition he was pre-.
scented with suit of clothes made Of Ar
kansas cotton. Shortly after his return.
old Simon, the politician, called on the
chief executive.
Il heahs, Gubner, dat da gin yer a suit
oh clothes while yer was up yander."
s'Yes, made within forty-eight hours
after the cotton reached Louisville"
"Hump. Dat was bout lack gOin' in
de cotton patch nakid an comm out wild
a coat on. What yer gwine ter do wild de
garments. GubnerW
Il shall always keep the clothes as a
souvenir"
'.Ur whut? Blame eff dat amt gram
mar fur yer."
81 mean that / shall always keep the
clothes as pleasant reminder of the great
display made by our State.''
'Pse sorry ter heah yer talk dat way
why"
''Case / wants de clothes myself. Yer
se'f already got good par oh britches
and fust rate coat, while my britches
ken hardly hole me, and my coat ain'i
ftten to war. Gimme dat suit oh close,
an I'll inshOre you dat yer won't forget
de 'splay made by de State, fur aberytime
see yer Pll mind yer oh de fack. Whut
yer amt agwine ter part wild de gar
ments? 'Nuf sed. NaiXt time yer stick.
up yer head fur office | hits il sho
Good day, sab Ef yer wants dat Goa
fotch up, fotch it up yerse'f."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
THE NAVAL STORES QUESTION
An Earnest Desire for a Convention of
the Producers Expressed.


MOUNT PLEASANT LANDING, EFFING-
HAM COUNTY, GA, Oct. S.-Edit0r Norm
ing NelrS. l notice two articles in vour
highly esteemed paper on the "NavaI
Stores Question" one dated at Guvton.
September IA, the other at Midwife, Sep
tembar 20, both of which | indorse wholly
without criticism, and accept the conclu-
sion OF "Midville," that the time
has come when the producer should do
something to reduce the cost of making
turpentine and rOsin. l also agree with
your other correspondent. NAVAL Stores, y
in the statement that the ''great bulk of
money which goes to boX-cutters, chip
pers and dlppers, has increased in volume, ;"
and go little further, and state that
these items OF expense are more out of
proportion than any others connected
with the production of naval stores. The
time has assuredIy arrived for the pro-
ducer to do something to meet the neces-
sity of the case, and we can see no better
step to be taken than that suggested by
Midwife " - call a convention of
the producers, to meet in Savan-
nah, and, in council, agree to adopt
such measures as will do injustice to
none, and let all live. l would sug-
all those in South Carolina.
which make Savannah their place of
business, meet in this convention, for all
are alike interested. Since reading the
communications above referred to | have
cOnversed with numbers of the producers.
both on the Qgeechee and. Savannah
rivers. those in the interior of this county
and Of Bulloch, and they are all of one
mind in this matter, and seem to be ripe
for action. Concert of action is the rem
edr, and the OHiy one; the time in which to
act is short, therefore | suggest Savannah
the place Of meeting and the 26th Of this
month the time, with a special invitation
TO the producers Of South Carolina to Join
the Georgia producers and form part of
the convention. If this suggestion as to
time and Dtdce suits your correspondents
"Naval Stores" and 'Millville," let them
so announce through your paper, and this
announcement shall be final as to time
and place of meeting. II. GIN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
THE STORM OFF THE COAST.
Nothing Positive, but Fears that it will
Prove Cyclone.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE following
statement has been furnished by the Sig
nal Office in response to inquiries with re-
gard to the storm said to he moving up
the Atlantic coast:
"There are indications that storm is
moving slowly northward off the South
Atlantic coast, and that vessels sailing
south towards Cape Hatteras will prob
ably encounter dangerous gales on sat
urday and Sunday. This storm may.
and not be felt at the Northern stations.
The reports are not sufficient to warrant
Il positive prediction Of a cyclone, but
the Indications look in that directiOn.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Bach SWUNG After Two TriaIs

TOLEDO, O., Oct. l2.-Carl Bach was
hanged at Bowling Green, Ohio, to-day
for the murder of his wife in October,
1891, in a quarrel, with corn-cutter.
He was tried twice and convicted each
time. On the gallows he was cool, and
responded to prayers offered by a German
priest. He charged his death to the per-
sistent efforts of the District Attorney,
whom he fOrgave. His neck was broken.
The execution was private.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
AHetraxed Georgia Girl.

LNNCnBURG, VA, oct. 12.-Elissa
Muller, the young girl who was beguiled
away from her home in Atlanta by James
+. Bowman, was found last evening
secreted in the house of reputable people
in Amherst county near this city, having
become persuaded of the perfidy of Bow
man, who has a wife and three children
in Augusta, Ga. The girl has telegraphed
to her father, who will arrive tomorrow
Bowman is now IN New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Cuyahoga County Vote.

CLEV m.AND, Oct. l2-The total vote OF
the county is 39,513 The whole number
of votes cast for the judicial amendment
to the constitution is LII, for the amend
ment to regulate the liquor traffic 1850,
for the prohibition or second amendment
1851, consequently the majority against
the second amendment is 2,439, against
the liquor traffic amendment 36,663. and
against prohibition 2G.5J9.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-SurgeOn Gen
eral Hamilton to-day received a telegram
from Lieutenant Commander Welsh at
the navy yard at Pensacola, Fla, report
ing the last case of yellow fever there to
he cOnvalescent. Unless there are signs
of further cases of fever during the next
ten days General Hamilton says that
quarantine against that section Will be
abolished
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

CINCINNATI, Oct. l2-Ellis Craft was
hanged at GraysOn, KY, at 1890 o'clock
to-day. His neck was broken. He was
cool, and proclaimed his innocence to the
last without faltering. He said on the
scatfold that the witnesses against him
had committed perjury. His crime was
the murder and outrage of the Gibbons
n.l.-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

DEs MONIES. Oct. 12-The Senate will
stand 40 Republicans and Democrats,
and l doubtful. The latter is from Linn
county. The House, on complete figures,
stands Republicans -, Democrats 80
Greenbackers :, Independent /, doubtful.
Washington county 1. Republican ma
iOritV on lOint ballot u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

WAsHINGTON, Oct 12-Major w. II.
Smyth has been appointed Postmaster
at Atlanta, Ga, vice Benjamin COnley,
suspended. Major Smyth was United
States Marshal for Georgia during the
two terms of President Grant, and has
been a highly respected citizen of At
lanta for about twenty years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Natures Commissions

LONDON, Oct. 12.-The shock of earth
quake at Irkutsk about which the report
was received yesterday occurred at II
O'Clock on Tuesday night. 1t was slight.
Two shocks of earthquake were felt at
Agram and Zagoric Thursday evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

MADRID, Oct. 12.-The village of La
EstreIla, in the province of Terye, has
been inundated. Sixteen houses have
henn DESTROYED and over FORTY lives lost.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Tisza's Resolution Adopted.

PEsTH, Oct. 12.-Herr Van Tisza's
resolution with respect to the escutcheon
question in Croatia providing for the re-
tentiOn of the present Croatian inscrip-
tiOns and a discOntlnuance Of the Hunga-
rian and Bilingual inscriptions was
adoDted TODAY by the OberhauS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 12.-The pro-
gramme of the new Nihilst paper has ap-
peared. 1t will be called The Messenger
0fthe IVW Of the People. 1t is connected
with The II'W Wof the People, and will be
nnhlishe bi-mOnthlY in London or Geneva.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
a New immigration Commission.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12.-The Bureau of
Navigation Of the Treasury Department
has about completed the preliminary ar
rangements for the establishment Of an
immigration commission at Key West,
Fla, in conformity with the law of Aug
ust 3, 1882. The Commissioners will be
aDDOinted bV Secretary Chandler
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

ST. LOUIS, oct. 12.-The Circuit Attor-
neys office was entered last night and the
short hand notes of testimony taken be-
fore the last grand jury, concerning the
gambling ring, were stolen, as were also
notes on other cases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, COrns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions, etc.
Get Henry's Carbolic Salye, as all others
are but limitations. Price % cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Michigan Central Gives In

CHICAGO, Oct. 12.-The Michigan Cen
tral Railroad Company, which voted yes
terday against the adoption of the uni.
form time schedule adopted by the
railroads of the country, has signified its
intention to conform to the new rule.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

LITTLE Rock, Oct. PA special from
Monticello, Ark, says that Bill Johnson
was hanged to-day for the murder of Cal
yIn Williams three years ago. Williams
wife and Caesar Pitts, who We're SEN
fenced for assisting in the murder, re-
ceiXed a respite few days 400.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

'.'-i lge-day MIR J. q Briefly, IL son-in-
,t Malor W Mm. Stegall, OF IhOmdSvi le,
'u Dos way 90 the bay from Tallahassee.
al ~ miles below that city. was taken
-lck. None Of the doctors ln the
would attend him. as they thought
~ aA.>- WAS yellow fever. 4 TallahaS-
a.-r t-.7 7i-i1u was sent FOR, but before ne
f.L.- .d,t lim the man died. Ills body was
W- 30 pr IaildhasSee for intermeut. and when
-I -'lit heaffl of the sad affair. she start
1rlrL tle remains. When she came up
tr 91-i' she found her two little boys sit
l.-E. lne wagon with the corpse Of their
L.rI -Ne on each side, holding on 10 his
,s mLle- from Th0masvine a few dav.
s1I '- eudln gang cOnVicts OyerpOwered
W4ar -l meet Major Z. J. Con and Fuller
ftt., --I escaped 10 the woods All trace OF
t..rl,r r'Le here lost until sunday. when a
,f,-s "4s received from Thomas Simkius.
s-r 90 Monticello, to the effect that he had
d.. NJ Two Oi them-Arthur Reeves and
~I-. liiIains- sheriff Hurst and Marshal
or NJ ediately started To Monticello. and
.Ji.'4y brought back the culprits and
IN ,t 'hcm M JAIL Jim Phillips. who is still
rrr - mas one eye out, and Jack MOntgom
Tf .ue other escaped convict. one hand oil.
t- can thus be easily identified and will
Eef.+ess soon be recaptured. Montgomery
liF carries his wrist IN his pocket l.
TIE fact that he has lost a hand.
,.i. lle Jackson Arg,es, detailing the recent ar
u.l, -i Aaeons says. Nine wears ago a lcWt
-i5.'1L named katherine Powell living thii
ryg ,1elhulgee river, sued out warrants for
ForO Ouus men by the names Of Parker ant
W" eltzen5 OF Newton, charging then
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
Dnatrttrr'a Bittrre.


In chronic dys-
pepsia and liver
complaint and in
chronic consti-
patton and other
obstinate dis
eases H0stetter's
stomach Ritters
is beyond all
comparison the
best remedy that
can be taken.
: As a means of
re S toring the
strength and vi
tai energy of per-
sons who are
sinking under
the debilitating
effects of painful
disorders, this
standard yegeta-
hle invigorant Is
eonfessedly un-
Igglsts and dealers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

BERLIN, Oct. IA Russian has been
arrested while sketching In the vicinity
of the forts at kOnigSberg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Oct. 12.-Appeals
having been taken in the case of the mur-
derers sentenced to be hanged here there
will be no executions to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-13
More Socialists Arrestnh

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 12.-Nine Social
lists, chiefly students, have been arrested
at Warsaw, charged with having edited
a Socialist paper called the Pr0letdriat.