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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
DEATHS ON THE DROP.
TWO COLORED MURDERERS EX-
Plate THEIR CRIMES.

Both Sure of Going to Glorv-The Ala
bamian, the Slayer of His Wife, and
the LOuisianian, of His Friend-BOth
of the Negroes Die Easily and in Pri-
waite.
SELMA, ALA, Sept. "A special to the
Times from Greensborough says that
Frank ShellOn, colOred, was hanged at
that place to-day for the murder of his
Wife. The trap was sprung at I1:45
O'Clock. His neck was broken by the fall
The body was cut down at 1910 O'Clock.
life being extinct. The execution was
private. The prisoner made few re-
marks, saying that he was prepared to 90
to God, who would do him Justice. He
met his fate without a tremor. He PRAYED
just before the drop fell. His spiritual
advisers were with him on the scaffold. A
large number of negroes were in town
eager to see the hanging, but were for
Dldden admission. This was the first
hanging ever known in Hale county,
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. IA special to
the IineS-D Democrat from Plaquemine
says: "Henry Dickerson, colored, will be
hanged here to-day for the murder in
April last at Alhambra plantation of
Henry Steele in drunken row over game
OF cards. In an interview this morning
Dickerson said that he killed Steele. buf
was sorry for 1t, as Steele was a good
friend of his. He said that whisky did it.
lie also said that he was going to heaven
direct, and was not afraid to die.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. :, IL p. MA
later dispatch from Plaquemine says:
Dickinson was hanged at 12:55 O'Clock.
His neck was broken by the fall. The
execution took place inside the prison
walls. About 1000 persons, mostly me-
grOes, were assembled Outsiden
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08

sneak thieves are operating at Palatka.
,-iar Keys does a thriving business in tur-
Il Crescent city is Co make herself heart Icy
-rapu
iA hundred thousand pineapples have been
-i -eom the southern Keys this season.
--le thousand ties are ready for the Mica
"alr1 OF the Florida Southern Railway
Vl-.+ie IS some talk Of running the steamer
,-.N between st. Augustine and New
f,.- GAINESVILLE Bee SAYS that potash is the
r.-s t.. t.- orange tree needs, and especially on
me, r. p. Green. of Alamo. raised sixty
esff-, corn % the acre this year. He used
n. ~ sees neal, and he thinks be can work
T. enc hundred bushels.
eFf'r.l'--. '-..'- factory 0f Leighton x Green was
rs ~ te--r9Eed by hFe "a Wednesday. The
ts.. --.-iated 1y a spark freta the smoke
L5.s ai-.-.i.g ig engine falling on some dry a40s5.
li hssQ. No insurance.
over t-f there Eere shipped from Ocala
t-uf ~. IeninsulaF Eailr0ad 1900 crates
hers r.. tio crates vegetables. This year
lrit 97 5een So far shipped Il. - crates
d --' Us crates vegetables.
,erir ard Of the residence of :. J. Ken
b uii%t 81 Iaiatsa, Is tree Of the citrus fami-
,esr ~. " as Imported from the Mediterra-
a. AAAN a. A-aiAAtNAl-E clLGs one Ul
ersr'. ,lfes twenty-five inches in circum-
ttf. Ar. AennerlY viii exhibit the fruit
.l--'ll-viile Exposition IN q handsome
a. ,-ituot~ low there is q syringe on ". CHmbee's
1.f an r-iiyA l. ls assuHcd is a specific for al
- ~ ,Alu diseases. II is claimed that the
80 ,e5 ~ Fater cures dyspepsia. and that a
flFr -,H has cHrPd eases of letter and ring
e. v-,ii w & anu seaiG head. II these claims
b - - ~ y uhaea, yeFita1is fountain Of life
sFIie.i iles pondent Of the Barlow Infornsqni
lings - lAat Journal as follows: "A few eve
-satHee, While J. b. Crum was riding with
hsvf ~ Trends near Tom Parker's. he saw
d f0Hr4 4 ne road, and on Observing il close
'paI black snake he'd folded its body
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
MARKETS IN THE OLD WORLD.
Wet Weather Hindering the English
Harvest, but Prices Unchanged.

Wet Weather Hindering the English
Harvest, but Prices Unchanged
LIVERPOOL, Sept. THE leading
weekly grain circular says that the wet
weather is greatly hindering the harvest
work, and much grain remains uncut.
The position of the ungathered crops daily
becomes more critical. The general trade
is quiet, owing to the heavy stock on
hand of foreign wheat. English Wheats
are one shilling higher, but the quality is
not always satisfactory. CargOes in all
positions are rather lower. At to-day's
market there was a fair attendance.
Wheat was quiet, at about the late rates.
Flour was steady. Corn was in good de-
mand, and prices ranged twenty EIGHT
shillings higher.
LONDON, Sept. TN the Mincing Lane
markets the late advance in Brazilian
coffee has been supported with a fair de-
mand. Cane sugar is unimprOved. Three
cargOes of West Indian were sold for
Great Britain at 19s. 6120s. per cwt. The
consumption of sugar throughout Great
Britain has largely increased. The market
for China tea is stronger,
The Manchester Guardian, in it's com.
mercial article, says that the critical
condition of the relations Between France
and China is source of disbursement
in the cotton goods market. Purchases
are being made sparingly, but prices re-
main firm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
THE WASH OF THE WAVES.
Further Reports from Vessels in Distress
and Other Marine News

Further Reports from Vessels in Distress
and Other Marine News
BALTIMORE, Sept. THE British steam
ship DeerhOund, from Swansea. at this
port to-day, brought Capt. Chas. Whitney
and wife, and the crew of seven of the
brig Joseph Clark, which was abandoned
at sea on the 4th instant in a sinking
condition. Captain Whitney states that
the Joseph Clark belongs at WaldoborO-
Maine, and sailed from Rockport
on the 18th ult. for Pensacola with a cargo
oi Ice On tne I'D he encountered huT-
Ilcahe, winch did the brig considerable
damage. a second hurricane was met on
the 2Sth, which continued tbronph the
18th. This started from the east-north
east, and, going entirely around the com
pass, made a complete wreck of his vessel
ST. JOHN, n. f., Sept. 7.-Evervthing
including the mails, on board the steamer
wrecked yesterday on Gull Island was
lost. The passengers were dragged ashore
by ropes. The ship struck at three O'Clock
in the morning during a fog. rain and hiSb
Wlnd ana sea. In half an hour portion
0I her stern was out of water, her forward
part smashed and her cargo floating
around.
The steamer Cabot, with the crew and
passengers Of the Gamma, lef; Trer assv
at noon, and is due here this evening.
Captain Farquhar, of the Gamma. re-
mains at the wreck.
A steamer from Labrador reports that
at Seramney, on that coast, small fish
ing vessel capsized in a squall last
month, and her Captain, named Wheelan.
ana his crew We're drowned.
GODERICH, ONT, Sept. THE schooner
Goeht, explorer, bound from Goderich to
Cove island, was lost, with all hands, on
Greenough Shoals during the gale of
Tuesday o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
FRANK JAMES ACQUITTAL.
An Effort to Applaud the Verdict Cut
short by the Judge.

An Effort to Applaud the Verdict Cut
short by the Judge.
KANSAS CITY, Sept. "A special to
the Times from Gallatin says that upon
the announcement of the verdict acquit-
ting Frank James there was applause
from certain quarters of the court room.
The court, however. quickly frowned it
down, and singing out young man who
had made a move to throw up his hat,
called him to the bar and administered a
severe reprlmand. The youth proved to
be Luther James, of Kansas City, cousin
of the defendant. The question as to the
disposition OF the remaining indictments
against Frank James for completely
in the killing of Westfall at
the Winston robbery, in 1868, was
then considered, and the cases were con-
tinued till the October term, the prisoner
being remanded to await further trial.
1t is announced that he will not attempt
to furnish bail, but will remain in Jail
until the next term. The prisoners re-
ceiyed the verdict with perfect cOmpOfure
as did also his wife, but Mrs. Samuels,
his mother, was much affected In order
to guard against any disturbance which
might follow, the one saloon of the place
was ordered closed. 1t can be truthfullv
said that the verdict was genuine sur
prise to the community, and much in
dignatiOn is expressed at its nature.
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POsTOIAsTERs TEMPTED.
How "a Large Salary Might Hinge on a
Few Fictitious Sales.

rev Il fictitious sales.
WASHINGTON, Sept. THE officers of
the Post Office Department express the
opinion that the inadvertence of Congress
in making a bill to regulate Postmasters'
salaries go into effect at once instead of
the first of October, the date fixed for the
reduction in the lettersrates of postage,
will cost the government a million
and half dollars increased sala-
ries. The system Of grading salaries
prOpOrtionately in accordance with the
receipts of offices is also unfavOrably
commented on at the department for the
reason that under this system Postmas-
ters are continually tempted to make tic-
titiOus sales of stamps in order to in
crease their compensation. The case in
point is that of the Postmaster in a large
town in New York, who recently asked
for a readjustment of his salary. Upon
investigation, it was found that
the receipts Of his office
lacked only few dollars OF the sum that
would have entitled him to draw a salary
larger by several hundred dollars than
that which he was actually receiving. If
this Postmaster had MAIDEN fictitious sale
Of few dollars worth Of stamps he could
have realized a handsome profit. Against
the adoption Of this eXpedient by Post
masters the department at present has no
safeguard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
ARISE OF THE RIO GRANDE..
Railroad and Farm Property Damaged
and Ranchmen Worried

GALVESTON, Sept. IA special from
Laredo says that the rains of the last day
or two have caused an unprecedented rise
in the Rio Grande river. At noon to-day
the perpendicular rise was eighteen feet.
1t has since fallen one foot. Heavy rains
have been falling to-day, and it is expected
that a greater height will be reached to-
morrow. Sheep owners are apprehensive
of great loss among their flock by drown
ing. Numerous washOuts are reported
on the International and Texas Railroad.
The bridge over the creek near here on
the Rio Grande and Pecos Railroad is
gone and the roadbed is badly damaged.
Last night, just after the Monterey train
on the Mexican National Railroad had
crossed a bridge over the Rio Grande. a
large portion of the structure was washed
away. Several houses on the Mexican
side of the river are inundated. A large
derrick or tower erected in the river by
the ferry company and which withstoOd
last years rise has been carried off
Trains are all delayed. The damage on
the Texas and Mexican road for 100 miles
East is very heavy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
EDMUNDs' LAW a SUCCESS.
The Utah Commission Makes a Repor
COmmendatOry of its Own Work.

The Utah Commission Makes "A Report
COmmendatOry of its Own Work.
WASHINGTON, Sept. THE Utah Com
mission appointed to supervise the exc
cutiOn of the Edmunds law against DO
lygamy has made preliminary report to
the Secretary of the Interior under date Of
Salt Lake City, August oath, in which
they say: "The law known as the Ed
munds act so far as we have been
responsible for its execution, has been
carefully, but rigidly enforced this year
as it was last. No person living in DO
lygamy has been permitted to vote at any
election or to be voted for for any office,
and while only three convictions in prose-
cutiOns against polygamy under the act
of 1862 have been secured, nearly or quite
$4,000 persons have been disfranchised on
account OF polygamy practices through
the operations of the law as administered
by this commission.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
SENATOR CALLS APPEAL.
State Senator Mallory's Representations
its Basis

WASHINGTON, Sept. THE Post this
morning published a card from j. r.
Sneed, friend of Senator Call, explain
ing the circumstances under which the
latter appealed to the government to aid
the starving families on the naval reserva-
ton at Pensacola. and prints the following
letter from State Senator Mallory, of that
place, as atiording full justification for
Mr.. Call's appeal:
PENSACOLA, FLA, Aug. u, 1888.
Hon. Wilkinson CAL, Washington, D. g.:
Thirty-iye white and fifty cOlored fami-
lies on the naval reservation are in abso-
lutte want and threatened with starvation.
We have subscribed to aid them, but our
means are limited. Can't you induce the
Secretary of the Navy to have rations fur
nished them;
Signed 5. II. MALLORY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
The Great soutbern Remedy,

ROsada1s cures ScrOfula, Rheumatism,
White Swelling, Gout, Goitre, COnsump-
ti0n, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility, Mala-
ria and all diseases of the blood. Read
this letter:
l have been a great sufferer with in
nammatOry rheumatism for the last
twelve months. l was induced to try
your preparation, Rosadalis, and l have
DeeL greatly benefited. NY hands and
feet are stllI eplSrged, but | feel so much
better that want TO continue taking the
Rosadalis. Mrs. NJ. Y. DANCE.
Rehoboth. Va,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
POLICEMAN PARKS MURDER.
Shot Through the Bowels while Trying
to Secure the Assassin,s Pistols.

SnOU nrOuSn the bowels Wnlie IfSlnS
to Secure the Assassin's Pistols.
DANvILLE, VA, Sept. 7.-POliceman
Parks, who was shot by John A. Ferguson
last night, died this evening. Further
particulars in relation to the case are that
a son of the murderer went to Parks last
evening, the latter having sued out war
rant for FergusOn's arrest. with a message
from Mrs. Ferguson that her husband was
threatening her with pistol, and that he
must come to her assistance. When
Parks reached the house Ferguson,
who was sitting on the porch,
ordered him not to come in,
and began drawing his pistol Parks
rushed forward to seize the weapon, but
was to late to prevent Furguson from
firing and the ball passed into his bowels.
After Wrestling the pistol from FeTgu-
son Parks fell exhausted. The murderer
endeavored TO escape but was captured
and LODGED in iail
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
AN INSULT TO KING HUMsERT.
Henri ROGheiOrt Accuses Him of Steal
ing Funds Intended for Ischia

AAOt.ACAOlt <1ECusfS him OF steal
ing Funds Intended for Ischia.
ROME, Sept. An article printed in
the Paris IRtrqnSiqednt by Henri Roche
fort, abusing King Humbert, has aroused
great indignation throughout Italy. The
article accused the king of having
pocketed money subscribed by the French
people for the lscbia sufferers, while he
was at the same time urging Germany to
annihilate France. An Italian officer
waited upon NJ. Rochefort and demand
ed satisfaction for the insult to Lis King
but NJ. Rochefort refused 10 grant him a
hostile meeting.
NAPLES, Sept. AT a meeting Of
committee of Ischia survivors held in this
city yesterday a resolution was adopted
declaring that they would refuse all
proners of ail on the ground that when
CLARITY IS offered them in order to serve
as a pretextfor ins0lting their King, they
feel that is is their duty 20 reject charity
not only from France, but from the whole
world -'--f
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
NC Cimex LectnInrlns.

That is a big name for small and
greedy insect; to speak plainly, the bed.
bug, In summer tours you are apt to
meet this disagreeable creature in the
railway cars, the steamboats,, or the hotel
bedding. He will bite you if YOU give him
a chance, and his bite is painful. Rnh
the bitten place gently with Perry naviss
Pain Killer, and you viii s,on forgest that
you have been bitten. Follow the same
practice with all insect bites. and Won
Will avoid greal deal of vexation,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
UNDER THE IRON HEEL.

Prince Alexander Forced to Issue His
Manifesto by Russian Tyrants
SOPHIA, Sept. THE manifesto issued
by Prince Alexander, announcing the ap-
pointment of a commission to draft new
constitution for Bulgaria, is reported to
have been forced upon the Prince by the
Russian Envoy and the Russian Generals
SObeletf and Kaulbars. Prince Alex
ander, who was anxious to lid
himself from the tutelage of the Generals,
at first refused to accede to the demands
of the envoy. The latter then threatened
that if the Prince persisted in his Opposi-
tion a decree would be issued by the Gar
of Russia, releasing Bulgarians from their
allegiance to Alexander. and that q General
Sobeletf would be appointed temporary
regent. Upon this threat the Prince re-
treated from his position and issued the
manifesto referred to.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
Dun & Co.'S Rennrt

NEW YORK, Sept. The business fail
ures reported Throughout the United
States and Canada to Dun q Co. IN the Iast
seven days number 157, as compared with
l90 last week, a decrease of %. In New
York city the assignments are few and
generally unimportant, The distribution
OF the failures was: New England States.
10; Middle states, %; Western States. As:
Southern States, %; Pacific States and
feiFtorits l3i New York city 4, and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08

She had a fancy for peaches in the old
''pound for pound'' way. Just as her
mother used TO do them. And she used
neF hlOther's old fashioned preserving ket-
tie. The Kettle upset and sent its scaId-
ing contents over the unhappy lady's feet.
as she stood before the kitchen fire. They
put her to bed and treated the sealded
parts with Perry Davis Pain Killer, the
sovereign remedy for burns, scalds and
bfisters. In two or three days she was
well.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
A JA1LER FIT FOR sTRIPEs.
While Drunk He Fires Four Bullets
Into a Negro Chained to His Cace

While Drunk He Fires Four Bullets
Into Negro Chained to His Cage.
RALEIGH, n. c., Sept. 7.-On Sunday
morning last three prisoners escaped from
the Mcdowell county Jail, and on leaving
the building rudely pushed Mrs. Finley,
the jailOr's wife, aside, injuring her slight
ly. The fugitives were captured the same
HRG1 HSouf 10 ana ocI6dE EetHrned Tanaad to the a
shots at the Jail attracted the at
tention of a number of citizens, who were
surprised and indignant. to find that the
jailer, enraged by the treatment of his
wife and in1amed by whisky, shooting
one of the lately escaping prisoners, a ne
gro, as he stood in his cage chained ana
hand-cutfed. Four painful wounds were
inflicted, none of which are dangerous.
No one justities or excuses the inhuman
conduct of the taller.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
LEAPS OF THE FLAMES.
A New York State Hotel Burned with
the Loss of One Life.


the Loss of One Life.
HUNTERS POINT, n. Y, Sept. About
two o'clock this morning fire was dis
covered in an out building of the Long
Beach Hotel. The building was used as
laundry, and contained a sleeping
apartment for musicians, all but one of
whom escaped with their lives. Several
almast suffocated, and had to be carried
out to prevent the blocking up of the
stairway. One musician, Adolph Freder-
ick, was burned to a crisp, and his re-
mains were gathered up. All thelmusical
instruments and music were totally con-
sumed, as were also both the pavilion and
the laundry. The origin Of the fire is un.
known.
GALVESTON, Sept. IA special to the
NelcS from Marshall to-day saws: . A fire
is now raging at Bemiss' saw mill on
Sulphur river. The mill and T.OG0. 600
feet OF lumber are in ashes. The railroad
bridge is on nre, and all communication
by Wire and rail is cut off"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
PULITzERns NEW WORLD.
He Denies that Gould or any of Hi
Henchmen Have an Interest in it.

He Denies that Gould or any of His
Henchmen Have an Interest in it.
NEW YORK, Sept. 7.-Answering a GER
tain inquiry, the World makes the follow
ing statement: ''The three trustees of the
publishing company representing the
World are Joseph Pulitzer, John NJ, Nc.
Guftin and Melville c. Day. Joseph
Pulitzer is President and John McGufin
is publisher and Secretary. Neither Jay
Gould, his son, General Eckert nor any
other person connected with any monopoly
or corporation own directly or Indirectly
one dollars worth Of interest in the
World or have anything to do with its
management. There is no secret about
the ownership of the paper: It's editor is
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
Lima Tired of Discord.

LIMA, PERU, Sept. "A new peace
party organ, called L'Eijien PubIic0, has
appeared here. Senior Aurelia De Guira
has obtained conduct to Areqmpa for
himself and his secretary. They will
start Saturday, taking draft of an act in
favor of peace signed by many notable
persons of Lima. in order TO solicit Mon
tero's cooperation with the country's de
sire for peace, so as to put an end to the
existing anarchy and diSuniOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY.

CUssETTA, Sept. .4.-The condition of the
growing crop is 80 per cent. less than last
year at the same date. Worms are doing
considerable damage. Picking began
about the 2Sth of August. There is little
or no top crop, and all of it will be open
by the last of September and out by the
middle of October. LabOrers complained
of no work until cotton picking began.
Money maffprs are fforht
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08

CAPTAIN WEBB7S death az Niagara re-
calls the similar fate Of a man in Sicily
just 100 yeaTs ago. Ficholas, surnamed
'the diver, y on account of his many won
der1ul exploits, undertook, in the presence
Of thousands of spectators, to dive ia the
bottom of the Sicilian gulf, where there
is dangerous whirlpool, and bring up
He saaae the attempt and succeeAed'
Again something more nreoious was
thrown IN, and he again succeeded. Find
ing that IN the second attempt he encoun-
teFeG .some submarine difficulties which
he nad not expected, he declined to make
another attempt, but, Sicilian nobiemsh
throwing in gold cup studded with brill
haats as the prize, he diYed into the surf
ana was never seen again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
WILLARD AT A WAR DANCE.
The EXcursiOnists Catch "a Glimpse O
Savage Custom in Montana.

Savage Custom in Montana.
GREY CLIFF, MONTANA, Sept. THE
third section of the Willard excursion
party arrived here this morning in time
to witness a war dance of Crow Indians.
in which one hundred warriors took part.
The town was alive with Indians. il
being estimated that no less
than 1000 were present. All the mem
bers Of the party, including the ladies,
left the train and walked some distance
to the open prairie, where the usual
grounds for such occasions were lighted
with bonfire, around which the savages
danced
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08
TAMNIANY IN THE TRACAs.

Not Opposed to Cleveland and Eager for
"a Solid Delegation to Buffalo.
NEW YORK, Sept. At meeting of
the Tammany General Committee to-
night, resolutions We're carried declaring
Tammany ready to make every conces-
sion consistent with honor to secure an
adjustment Of the local differences. and
providing for Il committee to confer with
the County Democracy and Irving Hall.
with an understanding for united dele
CATION from this city to the State conven.
tion. Speeches were made denying that
Tammany is opposed to Governor Cleve-
land or his administration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-08

securely around the neck Of the hawk. and
had also wound its body around one of the
Diru wings, as If to secure that member in
case me hawk should attempt to fly of. There
were signs Of a desperate struggle showing that
each nad done Its utmost 10 conquer the other:
but although the hawk fought bravely. the
latal Iolds grew tighter until. when he saw it,
and gasp for breath 4"
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Bat and Hall.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 7.-Games of base
ball were played to-day as follows,
At Observation-Disclosures 9: Rostons
AT Observation-Disclosures n; New
1erzs 8. Athletics {. Colum buses p
At Tregtoa-AnthracIte 16: Trentons 3.
At heading-Actives 16; Brooklyns 3.
At Harrisburg-Harrisburgs 10; Quick