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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
THE VANDERBILT ACCIDENT.
The Millionaire Thrown from his Trot
ting Wagon into the Road.

Our dispatches contained brief ac-
count of the accident which happened TO
William I'll. Vanderbilt last Wednesday.
The New YOrd World furnishes a fuller
account as follows:
For the second time Mr.. William II.
Vanderbilt nearly lost his life Yesterday
at Fleetwood Park through his ignorance
of the race track rules.
Ihe flrst time was several years ago.
while the old Commodore was still alive
When ne was tr0ttlng a horse to show his
speed. lie passed the judges stand close
to the rail While a gentleman behind a
nigh stopper came down. According to
regulations, the latter had the right to
take the rail side. Mr.. Vanderbilt did
dot know this, and the result was he was
thrown from his wagon and badly bruis-
ed. The old Commodore expressed his
sympathy at the time in terms by no
means complimentary of his sons mental
requirements.
According to the version of an eve-wit-
ness, the accident of Wednesday was from
precisely the same cause. Mr.. Wander
bilt was seated in a road wagon behind
his famous trotters Aldine and Early Rose,
and was coming down the track at a
numbering pace. Mr.. Robert Bonner was
driving one OF his fast mares and had Just
passed the quarter-pole on his way up.
Instead OF pulling out and allowing Mr..
Bonner the right Of way, Mr.. Vanderbilt
Kept on the wrong side, and the result
was collision.
The hind wheel of MIR, VanderbiIt's
wagon was torn off and he was thrown
violently to the ground, where he remain
ell insensible, and was picked up by some
gentlemen present and borne to the club
house, where he remained for several min
utes before he recovered his senses.
a physician was summoned, and upon
examination it was found that no bones
We're broken and that the injuries were
not serious.
MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.
lit was miraculous escape" con-
cluded the gentleman, ''but if he had
broken his neck it would have been his
own fault"
Many gentlemen called at the Fifth ave-
nue. mansion last night and inquired after
the condition of the injured man. To
reporter the civil servant who waits upon
the door curtly replied
Don't know anything. Mr.. Vanderbilt
is all right. Not injured at ALL Asleep
since 7 O'Clock. Goodnight"
A prominent member of the Union
CLUB was sitting last evening in the cor
rldor of the Windsor Hotel discussing
the accident with friend
THAT fellow" said he, ''don't know any
more about turf rules than cat. He
seems to think that the track was made
for him, and when he gets behind horse
he bangs away for dear life and don't
care snap who is coming. Ii / had any
thing to say I'd rule him off the track and
force him to hire a tifty-acre lot so that he
could drive to his hearts content without
interfering with gentlemen who look to
the rights of others as well as their own.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
TAPPING THE WIRES.
How the ~Bucket Shops Obtained Quo.
tatiOns.
Chic0go Special, f7tA.

A warrant was issued to-day for the
arrest of G. Van Wrinkle and VIM. Alkorn,
at the instance of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, ON the charge of
conspiracy. The trouble dates from last
May, when the Western Union refused
to furnish market quotations to the bucket
shops and removed its tickers. AS con-
sequence, the bucket shops have been
working all sorts of schemes for
securing reports, with varying sue
cess. For a time it was
supposed that they managed to receive
quotations by means of signs from parties
on the Board of Trade until the fact be-
came known that they were receiving
quotations not only as fully, but just as
sent over the Western Union wire, and
an investigation developed the fact,
as alleged, that Van Wrinkle and
Alkorn had tapped the Western Union
wire at the Union Stock Yards and run a
branch wire into small office in this
city, where quotations were taken off
and, it is said, sent to all the different
bucket-shOps. Van WinkIe is held in
$4,000 bail until the 23d for examination.
AlkOrn is not yet arrested
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
COLERIDGE IN COURT.
The English Lord Chief Justice Re-
eeived by the American Bar.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-Lord Chief JUS
tice Coleridge visited the United States
Supreme Court to-day, entering the court
room in procession with the JUS
tices at u O'Clock, standing beside
the Chief Justice, and participated
in the formal salutation with
which the assembled court every day
greets the bar. He then took his seat at
Chief Justice Waite's right hand, in place
of Justice Miller, who occupied the chair
of Justice Field, in the latter's absence.
The court room was crowded with
spectators. After listening for a time
to the argument in the case of
the Board Of Liquidation against
the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
road Company, the Lord Chief Justice
took formal leave of the court, and was
shown through the capitol by a committee
of the District Bar Association. This is
said to be the first time that any other
person than a Justice of the court has
occupied seat on the Supreme Court
bench. This evening Lord Coleridge at
tended a dinner given in his honor by
Chief Justice Waite. Among those who
sat down to the dinner were Attorney
General Brewster, all the Justices Of the
United States Supreme Court, with the
exception Of Justice Field and the Justices
of the District Courts. The dinner was
followed by a reception, which was
largely attended, among those present
being Secretarys Teller and Lincoln,
Postmaster General Gresham, the British
Minister and Civil Service Commissioner
Eaton. President Arthur was expected,
but did not attend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-In report to
the Interior Department, Governor Tritle.
OF Arizona, says the advancement of the
Territory since the date of the preceding
report, 1881. with regard to wealth, in the
development of profitable Industries and
increase Of population has been remark
able. The Territory can now claim a
population of 5000 people and the pos
session of over $20,000,0 900 in taxable pro-
perty. The combined value of the silver
and copper product for ISS.. will be be-
will place Arizona second ON the list OF
bullion producers, and it is only "a aues-
ton of few years when she will take
the place which naturally belongs to her
and stand at the head Of the list The
number of sheep in the Territory is placed
at 300, 900, producing 2,400000 hounds Of
wool YparlY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
A Bird AIights ON Brides shoulder.

An incident worthy of note occurred
here to-day. during the nuptial ceremo-
nies at the Catholic Church Of Mr.. James
Knowles, a policeman of your city, and
Miss Maggie Brennan, of this place.
When the bride and groom had taken
their places and the gr0omsman ana
bridesmaid were taking their position, "a
bird flew into the church and alighted
upon the head of the bridesmaid, Miss
Mary Brennan, a sister of the bride. The
bird then flew to another part of the
church, and, tluttering a moment above
the head of Mrs. Brennan, mother of the
bride, rested upon her head; then, flying,
it settled upon the shoulder of the bride
and remained there during the ceremony,
and then took its flight through the open
window. Whatever the mission of the
uninVited feathery guest, or whether it
had mission, or what 0mens, good or
i'll, the incident is true and vouched for
by scores who saw it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

.1.in-yille Lad has an Adventure
L ii-', Ky.fI-The Title tn Eastman's
I'M Lot in Dispute-AnOther
- of Poisoning in Calhoun, but no
,,.,rb Results
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

Mr.. d. II. Barnaby, of Oswego, n. ",
says that his daughter was taken with a
violent cold which terminated with pneu-
mOnia, and all the best physicians gave
the case up and said she could not live but
few hours at most. She was in this con-
dition when a friend recommended DR..
VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs and adj
yised her TO try it. She accepted it as a
last resort, and was surprised to find that
it produced marked change for the bet
ter, and by perseyering in its use a cure
was effected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

MOBILE, ALA, Oct. 19.-Detectives and
police raided house in the suburbs to-
day and surprised three counterfeiters,
Thomas BOhannon, Oliver Bohannon and
James Hallawell, who had been shadOwed
from Louisville. Thomas, in attempting
to escape, was wounded and captured.
The others were secured, together with a
woman claiming to be the wife of Thomas,
at the same time were captured plaster
m0ulds, ETC., in use at the time of the
raid, and ia counterfeit dollar pieces.
Oliver Bohannon is supposed to be an ex-
convict. Thomas was one of the telegraph
operators at Fort Morgan. Much spuri=
Gus money has been put in circulation by
this gang
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
PAYING THE PENSIONS.
Over 100000 Pensioners on the Roll
and Over 500, 900 900 Disbursed.

over 100000 Pensioners on the Roll
and Over $50, 200, 900 Disbursed
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The report of
the Commissioner Of Pensions for the fis-
cal year ended June 80, 1888, shows that
there were 303, Cos pensioners on the roll
at the end of the fiscal year. During the
year the names of 796, whose pensions
had been dropped previously were re-
stored to the roll, making 3S,95S pensions
added during the year, an excess OF 1865
over the preceding year. The average
annual value of each pension was
-106, and the aggregate annual
value Of all the pensions was
$50, ,245, 1872, an increase of 81, 2,904,090. The
amount paid for pensions was $G0, ,064, ,009,
exceeding their annual value by several
million dollars. The bulk of this excess
was on account of arrears of pensions
covering the period prior to the allowance
of claims. The appropriation for salary,
fees, etc, to pension agents was exhaust
ed, and there is balance due the agents.
The whole, number Of claims filed since
1861 was SS6. .137, Of which 510,93S were
allowed. During the same time $621 ,073,-
297 were paid for pensions and the costs
of disbursement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
THE LETTER CARRIER SYSTEM.
An Increased Amount of Matter Han
died at Increased Expense.

died at Increased Expense.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-The annual re-
port of the superintendent of the free de-
livery letter carrier system shows 104
offices employing $3.50 carriers in opera
tion at the close of the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1888. During the year 1924, ,637,-
70l pieces of mail matter were delivered
and collected, an increase of nearly 16
per cent over the number of pieces ham
died the preceding year. The total cost
of the service for the year is So, 173, 1856, an
increase of more than 30 per cent. over
the cost for 1882. The average cost
per piece for matter handled was
24-10 mills, an increase of 1-10 mill
per piece over the cost of the previous
year. The excess of postage on local mat
ter over the total cost of the service was
Sl0,21S 81 There were collected and de-
livered during the year 791, 76S, 500 letters,
61.71S,952 postal cards, and 26S,3l9, ,S47
newspapers. The following table shows
the aggregate number of pieces OF mail
matter handled at number of the prin-
cipal Southern cities: Atlanta, 6,4SS, 1913:
Augusta, 1888, ,531; Charleston, 3,240, ,46S;
Lynchburg, 273, ,622; New Orleans, IL, 763,-
304: Louisville 16 $50 264
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
The Earthquake in the Archipelago.

ATHENS, Oct. 19.-The Grecian Govern
ment has sent two men-of-war to the
scene of the recent earthquake in the Gre
clan Archipelago, with supplies for the
sufferers. 1t is reported that 120 bodies
have been recovered in the villages near
Chesme, in Anat@lia, which were ruined
by the earthquake. The earth opened
near Atlatasa and swallowed houses and
people.
LONDON, Oct. 19.-The British Consul
at Chios reports 900 persons ON the main
land killed and wounded by the recent
earthquake, and assistance is urgently re-
Quired,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
HUNG FOR STAYING HIS SISTER.
HOvey Privately Hanged in New York
Protesting Innocence.

NEW YORK, oct 19-Edward Hoyey,
the murderer of his sister-in-law, was
hanged this morning. Hoyey passed
the night quietly, sleeping part of the
time. He had frequent communing5 with
his pastor, DIR. Guilobent. Stimulants
were administered to him at long inter-
walls. Shortly before he was led
to the execution a hypOdermical
injection Of morphine was given
him. He expressed himself as re-
signed to his fate and said he would meet
his death like man. He had forgiven
all those who had injured him
and hoped that those whom he
had injured would do the same. Hoyey
expressed sincere contrition for his crime.
Services were conducted and the sacra-
ment administered to him in his cell this
morning. Shortly before O'Clock, ac-
companied by his pastor and some Deputy
Sheritfs he took up his march to the scat
fold. There a short prayer was read and
the moose adjusted. At 7:56 O'Clock the
rope was cut and-Hnxey swung in the
air. HIS legs and arms worked conyul-
siyely for few minutes, his chest as
heavy for half a minute, and then all was
over
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. BIN the Hughes
mandamus case against City Treasurer
Walshe, Judge Monroe to-day decided
that a contract having been made with
Hughes under an ordinance could not be
affected by the city budget subsequently,
adopted. The writ is therefore made
peremptory. The position of City Treas
urer, however, is regarded as strength
ened by this decision, as far as the pre-
sent budget is concerned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
The BarnsIev ExpIosion.

LONDON, Oct. 19.-Later particulars of
the mining accident near Barnsley saw
that when the explosion occurred five
men rushed to the bottom of the shaft of
the pit and were drawn up alive, though
they were injured by the explosion. The
men remaining in the pit, numbering
twenty, were lost, A force Of men are
now exploring the mine in search of the
bodies of victims, but no others have as
yet been recovered. The falling in of the
roof of the pit delays the work of the
searchers. and it will be impossible to
recover the other bodies Immediately. 1t
is supposed that the explosion was caused
by blast shot
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
A TRAGEDY All FORT GAINES.
An Old Feud Fatally Settled With
Pistol and Knife.

ATLANTA, Oct. 19.-A dispatch from
Fort Gaines says; "A startling tragedy
occurred three miles east Of here last eve
ming. About sundown B. A. Jester was
going to his home on horseback, when he
was met n the road by b. f. Hudspeth.
There had been a feud between them.
Hudspeth struck Jester with a fence rail.
The latter stabbed his assailant near the
heart. Hudspeth then drew pistol and
fired two shots, one of which struck Jes-
ter in the forehead, the ball ranging un-
der the skin to the back of the head. Jes-
ter again closed witn his enemy and
stabbed him in the right breast, when
Hudspeth fell and almost Immediately
expired Jester has not been arrested"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
A cyclone WRECKS a Train.

GALVESTON, Oct. ia dispatch from
Tyler says Intelligence has. been re-
ceiyed here Of a wreck on the East Line
Narrow Gauge Railroad last night few
miles from Sulphur Springs. A lady and
two children were severely injured.
There We're number of other passengers
on board, several of whom were badly
hurt. The recovery of the lady is doubt
full. The wrecked train was moving at
the rate of eighteen miles an hour, when
it was struck by cyclone and blown
over, being almost completely wrecked"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
GARLINGT0N'S REPORT.
NO OFFICIAL SUPPLEMENTAL,
INSTRUCTIONS RECEIVED.

Captain Pixies Crew Pack of Seoun-
drels-The Lieutenant Powerless to
Prevent Them from Looting the Sink
ing Ship-General Hazen Commands
the Lieutenants Explanation.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 10. The Secretary
OF War has received from the Chief Signal
off1cer the official report of Lieutenant 4.
A. Darlington, commander of the recent
Arctic expedition to Smith Sound for the
relief of the Signal Service party at Lady
Franklin Bay. The report confirms the
statements first made BY Commander
Wiides, of the Yantic, with regard to the
behavior of Captain Pixies crew. At fhe
first alarm of danger, he says, those on
duty abandoned their posts, and ran to
save their own property in the forecastle.
and as soon as the stores began to go
over the ships side they commenced to
appropriate everything they wanted.
breaking open and rifiing boxes and bags
OF private clothing, and stealing their
contents. Captain Pike said, in reply to
Lieutenant Garlingt0n's protests, that he
was poweriess to prevent this plundering
OF the ship, and that the men of his crew
ever saw. In explanation ofhis course in
starting southwest after the wreck of the
PrOteus instead o4 waiting for the Yam
tie, Lieutenant Darlington SAYS that al
first he did not believe that the Yantic
could get to Littleton Island, and said
that he expected to find at Cape York the
Swedish steamer Sophia, and to avail
himself of her assistance in carrying out
as far as possible, Notwithstanding the
0IGHgfpr tho | M
relief. With regard to the much discussed
supplementary orders, Lieutenant Gar
lington says:
''Fhe only instructions ever received
are the original instructions published
at the time. An unsigned written
paper was inclosed in the en-
yelope with my instructions. This
paper is simply an authenticated
copy of the memorandum prepared by an
officer i'll the Signal Office was Inform
ed that this memorandum was to have
been furnished the Secretary of the Navy
to form the basis of the instructions to be
given to the commander of the vessel
ordered to accompany the Proteus. The
paper was not addressed or signed. In
deed it bore no official marks whatever.
have never at any time regarded it as
an order, and was surprised to find the
statement published that this paper was
the supplementary Instructions
General Hazen in transmit
ting Lieutenant Garlington's report
to the Secretary of War has written let
ter in which he says: "The question of
supplementary orders referred to by
Lieutenant Darlington as having been
raised and in unfairness to himself, is In
substance correctly stated by him, and
the structures made on him so far as they
refer TO the question Of disobedieace, have
been unwaI ranted." General Hazen adds
that with regard to several other points
Lieutenant Darlington has been asked
for further explanations which will be
transmitted to the Secretary of War when
received.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
business Failures.

PROVIDENCE, Oct. 19.-The paper of
the st. CroiX Cotton Mill, Lewis Dexter,
Treasurer, went to protest yesterday. The
mill is located in MilltOwn, on the st.
Croix river, New Brunswick. The cause
is said to be the embarrassments of ID.
Morice & Co., at Montreal. The Treas
urer is absent at the mill and no state
ment Of the condition of affairs can be
obtained
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

NEW YORK, Oct, 19.-During an oyster
supper in a Methodist church at Bayyilie,
l.. l., last night John Smith and gang of
roughs entered the place, and Smith struck
Captain Sackett, his brother-in-law. A fight
ensued, during which Sackett knocked
Smith senseless with saw buck. The
pastor, MIR. Taft, was knocked down. Ladies'
tainted. Nearly all the furniture of the
church was broken. There were 800 peo-
pie in the building, and many were in
jured in attempting to escape by a single
exit
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

PARIS, Oct. ia telegram from Zan-
zibar reports that combat has taken
place in Madagascar between the Hoyas
and SakalaYas, Admiral Galiber, who
had arrived at Tamatave with transports
and troops from Toulon, was preparing to
resume offensive operations ON the east
coast Of Madagascar, where the Hoyas
have recently recaptured several places.
The English naval authorities are de-
scrlbed as being very hostile in their atti-
tude towards the French.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
There is a constant effort on the part

There is constant effort on the part Of
that grim monster Disease to become
master of mortal man. Only a careful
observance of natural laws can render his
efforts unayailing. Yet too often iniu-
dicious excesses, sudden changes, too
great exposure, improper food or other
abuses OF nature open the gateway, and
Disease gains victory. Sometimes its
mastery is so complete that Nature of
herself can never effect disIodgement
In such instances reinforce nature with a
judicious use of Browns Iron Bitters and
we guarantee, in a short time, all disease
viii be vanished,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
Egypt,s Cholera Redivivus.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 19.-The village.In
the outskirts of this city, in which it was
announced yesterday cholera has broken
out, has heretofore escaped the infection.
1t is believed that the disease there now
was caused by infiltration into the canal
running through the village of water from
adjacent cemeteries in which cholera vic
tins have been inferred.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

Some sly old fellows have a habit Of
keeping their brandy bottle under lock
and key, where nobody but themselves
can get at it. They think nobody knows
how often they 90 TO it, but red nose
sometimes tells the tale louder than words
can speak it. The 'sbottle in the closet, y
if it contains brandy, is very mischievous.
But ''bottle in the closet,n full of Perry
Davis Pain Killer, is just what no family
can afford to be without.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

MACON, Oct 19.-William G. Derry.
formerly prominent citizen of Augusta,
and for two years connected with the
Telegraph and Messenger of this city.
committed suicide last night by taking
morning. Financial embarrassment was
the cause. lie will be buried in Augusta
tO-mOrrOW
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
Night watchman Aliens Murder.

YALDOsTA, Oct. 19.-"Jack' Slappy
was apprehended last night near the
Florida line. John Williams is still at
large. The Coroner's jury was in session
to-day, but adjourned at 8 O'Clock to-
night until Monday morning at 8 O'Clock
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

LONDON, Oct. 19.-When the tunnel
under the River Severn was flooded yes
terday there were 100 men inside 1t. They
barely escaped being drowned. Two
Wprp killed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-The committee
of bondholders appointed to take action
on the interest in the Texas Pacific in
comes have notified the company that
they do not propose to accept the scrip
dividend as declared and request the COM
pany to decide this week whether or not
il will pay the interest in cash.-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
Maritime Misfortnnes.

LONDON, Oct. 19.-'The steamer Tan
gier. from Pensacola, has arrived at Liy-
erp0ol. The steamer Marseilles. at Havre
from New Orleans, has been seriously
damaged by n collision with pier. Her
bows are stove.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
Death in a ColIiery.

LONDON, Oct. 19.-An explosion oc-
CURED at midnight in the Wharncliffe-
Carlton cOlliery, near Barnsley, York
shire. There were twenty-three men in
the pit at the time of the accident, and it
is believed that all of them perished.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-20
IS. .OOO StoIen in Trnn Terms

PITTsBURG, Oct. l9.-County Controller
Speer, who has been examining Clerk of
the Court Rowand's books, has completed
his examination and reports deficiency
of SIS. 900 for the period covering two
terms of office