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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04

lowed, and the irate musician was in-
duced. with great difficulty. to finish his
engagement. But the majority of those
who witnessed the episode will never be-
lieYe that he was not thrillingly drunk,
and the policemen absolute necessities in
the case.
THERE WERE NEVER SUCH CROWDS
waking up Louisville as the crowds that
make the dust fly now. All the cOnven-
tiOns in the world seem to be meeting here
Just now. The cOlOred convention proved
to be quite an event, and its deliberations
were attended by all the prominent white
Republicans in the city. Fred Douglass
invited eX-Attorney General James Speed,
whom he recognized in the audience, as
zone of the immortal Lincoln's Cabinet"
to a place on his right hand, and Gen.
Ekin sat upon his left. The last after
noon of the session they visited the
Exposition in a body, and attracted con-
siderable attention. Some Ofthem have re-
markable and impressive faces. W. A.
Pledger, of Georgia, is said to be rare
organizer and parliamentarian, and to
have welded remarkable influence over
every faction in the convention. He
seems to be hardly more than a boy in
years. Many of the delegates were ac-
companied by their wives and daughters,
and one of these, a quadrOOn woman. had
made one think irresistibly, in looking at
her as she posed before the pictures in the
art gallery, of George Cables mOurnful
and haunting creation, "Palmyre Phil.
osophe.'
THE CONVENTION OF ASSOCIATED CHARI-
TIES AND CORRECTIONS
adjourned on Saturday afternoon, after a
most interesting session. The attendance
Of delegates was very large, and included
a number of distinguished names. Promi-
nent amongst them was Ex-Governor
Thompson, of South Carolina; Governor
Jarvis, of North Carolina; George Cable, of
Louisiana; the Bishops of the Protestant
Episcopal Church; the Governors of sew
erel Western States, and host of other
distinguished people, North and South.
1t was a notably catholic assembly,
and embraced in its dignitaries and
laity many people of diverse minds and
motives, but all united in the great en-
deavOr to ameliorate human suffering.
Many interesting papers were read, but
none attracted more attention, both for
itself and its author, than Mr.. George Ca
ble's effort, ''The Lessee System in South
ern Prisons" which is spoken of on all
sides as a mastery and scholarly prOduc-
tiOn. This effort to break down the prison
lessee system may. be called the keynote
of the conventions deliberations. Our
former Governor attended and made a
lengthy speech on prison reform, and was
evidently in his element.
Mr.. Cable visited the Male High School
by invitation, and talked to the pupils for
about half an hour in frank, friendly,
and altogether charming manner, COM
pletely capturing the heart of every boy
who heard him. The paper read here by
the novelist was prepared for the North
American Rerietc, in which it will shortly
apDear. COYLE DOUGLAS.
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a DESERTER's VICTORY.
He Fights the Army in Court and Comes
out First Best.

He Fights the Army in Court and Comes
out First Best.
CHICAGO, Oct. 3.-Judge Blodgett, in
the United States District Court to-day,
gave a decIsiOn Of Importance affecting
enlistments in the United States Army.
Willard c. Deming enlisted in the regular
service, and four days after doing so
deserted, but was apprehended. He came
into court on a writ of habeas corpus.
The Adjutant General made return
that Deming, being a soldier, should
be tried by cOurt-martial. The
court decided that the enlistment
of Deming was in the nature of a
civil contract, and that he being a minor,
could not be legally bound by such con-
tract, except in cases specially provided
for, of which this was not one. The Adj
iutant General suggested that the enlist
ment act of February Is, 1862, ordered
that when at enlistment a recruit swOre
that he was 81 years of age, he could not
set up his real age as a bar to punish
ment. The court held the act to be in
operative, as it cOnlicted with the mus
ter act of 1872. The prisoner was dis
charppd
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SUNK on THE JAMES RIVER.
All the Crew but One Rescued After
Being an Hour in the Water.

All the Crew but One Rescued After
Being an Hour in the Water.
PETERSBURG, VA, oct. 3.-The steamer
Carrie, owned by syndicate in this city
and run by the Petersburg Steamboat
Company, sank yesterday afternoon, with
its cargo, near Windmill Point, on the
James river, during a heavy storm. A
passing steamer picked up the crew, with
the exception Of Fireman Alexander
Peete, who was drowned. The only pas
senger. Mai. Mann Page, President of the
company and Democratic candidate for
the State Senate from the Thirty-ninth
Senatorial district of Virginia, narrowly
escaped being drowned. The crew were
in the water an hour before they were
rescued. The Carrie was purchased by
the Petersburg Steamboat Company at a
cost of s., 400, and was sold at auction a
few DAYS ago at much lower figure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04

LOUISVILLE, GA, Oct. 3.-Quite an in
teresting meeting of the stockholders Of
the Louisville and Wadley Railroad took
place here to-day. After a considerable
conference. the following named directors
were unanimously elected: William
Donovan. J. G. Cain, J. c. Little, F. A.
Sinquefeld. G.. IL. Harrel. G. W. War
rem and T. II. War;. After adjournment
the directors elected William Donovan
President J. G. Cain, Vice President; J.
{. Little, Treasurer, and G. W. Warren,
Eoaro4arx-
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sHAKEsPEARE LEFT IN PEACE
The Stratford Authorities Finally Set
tie the Vexed Question.

tie the VeXed Question.
STRATFORD-UPON-Av Oct. 3.-In
August last DR.. Ingleby, one of the life
trustees of the birthplace of Shakespeare,
and author of the work entitled ''Shakes-
peare and Home," proposed that the
remains of Shakespeare should be eX-
humed in order to compare the poets
skull with the monumental bust in the
church, as well as to set at rest the ques-
tion Of the correctness of the many con-
flicting portraits of the poet now in eXis-
tence. The proposition of DR.. Ingleby
received the Endorsement of Rev. G..
Arbuthrol, Vicar of this place
Upon reference to the terms of the sepul-
chre, however, it was ascertained that
the remains could not be eXhumed or dis
turbed without the consent of the Mayor
and officers of the city corporation. The
Mayor having refused his assent to the
proposed eXhumatiOn, the matter has been
finally settled by vote of the City Council,
which body yesterday passed a resolution
cOndemning any disturbance of Shakes
peare's grave.
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me Rnt,Ie of Rnn Rnn-

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.-The officers of
the first and other army corps met to-
night to perfect arrangements for the
visit of the veterans to the battlefield of
Bull Run on the 10Th inst. A number OF
Confederate officers were present. The
latter have appointed a committee of five
To assist in locating the position of the
two armies. The Union and Confederate
positions are to be designated by flags of
different c0IOrS
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Sudden Death in WadIey.

WADLEY, GA, Oct. 3.-Elijah Jones, -
years of age, a prominent farmer of this
vicinity, came to his death in a very sud
den manner this morning. He arose early,
apparently in good health, and ate a
hearty breakfast. While in the horse lot
he was seized with a stroke of paralysis
and was carried to the house. where he
died in a few minutes.
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SPAIN STILL INDIGNANT.
A RumOr That Germany Has Addressed
Strong Note to France.


"a Strong Note to France.
LONDON, Oct. "A dispatch to the EX-
change Telegraph Company from Paris
states that NJ. Ferry rendered his resigna-
tion as Prime Minister to President Greyy,
but the latter refused to accept it. There
is the greatest confusion among the Min
isters and their supporters.
lie Pai1 declares that the Ministry is
alone responsible for the failure of the
visit of King Alfonso.
A dispatch to the Local News Agency
from Paris says that the rumOr is current
there that the German Government has
addressed ah energetic note to France
concerning the treatment in Paris OF
King Alfonso.
The Times, editorialIy commenting
upon the recent event in Paris,
says that a government which can
not secure a courteous reception
for a national guest in its own capt.
tai can hardly be acquitted of weakness
and incapacity, even if it escape suspi-
cIOn, on the score of sincerity and good
will. The Times adds that during the
brief tenure of office of ChallOmel LacOur,
the French Minister of Foreign Affairs,
he has irritated Germany, rutfled the good
will of England and quarreled with
he has reduced France has had natural
result in the outbreak against King AL
fOnsO.
The Paris correspondent of the Times
says that Marquis de la Vega de ArmijO,
the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs,
in referring to the scenes in Paris during
the visit of King Alfonso, said that the
wrong then committed was so indefen-
sible that he felt sure that an ample
reparation would be rendered by the
French Government, and he had advised
the King not to hurry his
departure. The Marquis also said: "We
were determined to prevent any internal
difficulties occurring in France or gene
raj outbreak on our account. A
representative in Paris of one of the great
powers called on me specially to state
that the Kings prudence and dignity in
the trying circumstances had rendered
service to the whole of Europe" The
Marquis further said: ''We are perfectly
satisfied of the good faith of NJ. Ferry"
PARIS, Oct. 3.-Le National declares
that if to maintain NJ. Grevy as President
of the republic it is also necessary to keep
his sOn-in-law, NJ. Wilson, in the Palace
of Elysee, it would without chagrin see
Henri Brisson, President of the Chamber
of Deputies, become President of France
King Alfonso has instructed Due de
Fernan NdneZ, the Spanish Ambassador
to France, 10 contribute 10000 francs for
the reliet of the poor of Paris.
The Cabinet Muddle.
PARIS, Oct. 3.-Le V0ttdire expresses
its belief that the Cabinet will not confirm
the selection by General Thibaudin,
Minister of War, of General Millet for
Chief of Generals.
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NIEXICO,s PLAGUE.
A Terrible Per Cent. Exacted of HUI
manity by the Fever.

manity by the Fever.
SAN Francisco, Oct. "a letter from
DR.. Valladez, of Mazatlan, Mexico, says
that between August II and September
Il. $50 deaths were reported in that city
from yellow fever. Another letter from
the same place says that the fever was
moving south, and that Preside, Con-
sordia. Rosario and Qualacan were visited
by the disease. out of one battalion OF
600 soldiers $50 had died. At the date OF
writing the fever was abating for want OF
fresh material.
The patients on board the steamer New
bern at this harbOr are reported to be I'M
proving. except the fireman, who IS not
expected to live. No appearance OF any
cases in this city has been reported.
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Smuggling in the Chinese

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3.-A dispatch
from Seattle. W. T., says that the snug
Cling of Chinese across the border from
British Columbia has become a thriving
business.
VICTORIA. B. c., Oct. 3.-A colOnist
confirms the statement that, nOtwith-
standing the representation of the Trea-
sury agent sent to investigate the matter,
Chinese smuggling is largely carried on,
and that Victoria has become a rem
devious for Chinese seeking to cross over
to the United States. The great number
of saw mills on Puget Sound employing
Chinese is the immediate cause why so
many are smuggled over from that sec
ffon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 3.-The annual cleo
tion of the Louisville and Nashville Rail-
way was held to-day, and pursuant to the
previous announcement Jay Gould and
Russell Sage were elected directors.
Thomas Fryar is another new member Of
the board, representing large Eastern and
fOrpiOn interests
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-10-04

rights Of the case, invoking costs. The
opinion OF the court was that the street
OFerseer could not be held for costs, as he
nad received his prisoner according TO due
form OF law; the city could not be held. as it
was not made party to the case: and the
prisoner could not be held. being discharged.
His decision was, therefore. that the woman
be discharged free Of costs. He was also of
the opinion that the Police Judge had no le-
gal authority whatever to put her on the
chain gang, there never having been an or
dinance enacted cOnferring such power.
+. :. Vincent, Of Baldwin county. narrates
his exciting adventure with a burglar in the
following language: On Saturday night.
22d inst, a negro man entered my house
through a window, and thence into the room
took the wearing apparel and threw il out of
the window. and returning passed into an
other room where my sister was sleeping
the noise aWOke her, but thinking II was me
she made no alarm. In q short time she
said, "Ed. don't yOU want q light" The
negro replied no. Still thinking it was
me, she said. ''yOu must he walking in
your sleep" The negro returned to our
room, awaking my wife, whose cries awOke
me. There was light in our room. | saw
the negro had M gun leyeled on me. and eX-
pecting TO be shot I rushed on him and threw
him on his back, and held him until got help
from MIR. Blanks. who was sleeping up stairs.
Mr.. NJ. \. Barnes, who lives near. came to our
aid. and we soon had the burglar locked and
chained. / found my pOcketbOok in his packet,
He claims 10 be from Macon. Mr. Blanks and
Mr.. Barnes carried him to jail the same night.
| had fred OF one barrel Of my gun. l found
the cap on the other had failed TO fire when
the negro leyeled the gun at me-
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People who Made Postal Biunders.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.-Over 100 letters
were posted in this city Tuesday for
foreign countries, prepaid by 2-cent
stamps. The parties evidently sup
posed that the reduction in postage was
general. The department gives notice
that this is a mistake, as postage to for
eign countries in the universal union re-
mains at = cents
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Northcote at Belfast.

BELFAST, Oct. 3.-Sir Stafford North
cote opened "a conservative club here to-
day. In reply to an address Of welcome
he denounced the disastrous policy Of the
so-called party, and asked the conserya-
tives of Ireland to unite against the
would-be destroyers Of their religion and
their liberties.
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wound Un in Rnsiness.

BOsToN, Oct. 3.-Hill & Rowe, boot
and shoe manufacturers, of No. , High
street, have failed. Their liabilities are
not stated. Considerable surprise is eX-
pressed at the failure, the firm being an
old and well-knOwn one. They have a
factory at Stoneham.
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AuSxxer This

Is there a person living who ever saw
case of ague. biliOusness, nervousness, or
neuralgia, or any disease of the stomach,
liver, or kidneys that Hop Bitters will
not cure:
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state.Aided Emigration penounoed.

DUBLIN, Oct 3.--At meeting in
Loughrea county, Galway, yesterday,
Bishop Clonfert delivered speech In
which he dwelf at great length upon the
fact that millions Of Catholics have been
lost to the Catholic faith in America, and
denounced in severe terms the system Of
State-aided emigration.
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a savannab schooner AeI.ore

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3.--The Signal Ser
vice station at Kitty Hawk reports the
schooner Loula Murchison, from New
ashore in 10 feet Of water opposite that
station. The vessel is lying easy ana -
not injured.
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America's Fund for O'DonneII.

LONDON, Oct. 3.-O'Dcnnell, the slayer
of James Carey, has directed the dis
bursement of S1,500 received fr0m COM
mittee appointed in New York to raise
funds for his defense.
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|
The Cabinet Middle

PARIS, Oct. 3.-Le VottQire expresses
its belief that the Cabinet will not confirm
the selection by General Thibaudin,
Minister of War, of General Millet for
Chief of Generals.
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GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
THE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS

An Elopemeht in Rabun County-A Boy
Smothered 70 Death at EatOnton-A
Prominent Citizen of Columbus Dies
from the Effects of Poison Taken by
Mistake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-28
4 pEprRLIc1N ENGLLsHWOnAN

Among the recent arrivals from England are
Major and Mrs Evans Bell who found the other day
by TRIBUNE reporter at the Westminster Hotel Mrs
Bel Is popular in London society while in artistic and
professional circles she is fayOraby known under the
name Of Mrs Fairfax actress and elocuonist Mrs
Bell has retired from the stage OF late years. ana devoted
herself TO reciting public and private occasionally and
giving lessons In eocuton for which purpose the trustees
Of the Albert Hall put her disposal the magnificent
Queens room in that building
"Iain paying only short visit TO America SAID she'
"but intend before leave TO give series OF Rotations
although have made yet absolutely no arrangements
III probable however that Major Pond will take my
affairs In hand and hope before long TO give lecture IN
Eew-York. am an ardent Republican, you know ana
want 10 give my views English society from my own
point of view Not that have anything TO complain or
but there many points Wherein am convinced We
may learn from you"
Mrs Bell is tal remarkably handsome brunette who
looks much young be the mother Of the bright little
nr who was sitting with her. and who introduced as
her dan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-28
1 rncToRY FOR STGNOR DEL PUENTE.

Judge O'Gorman, in the Special Term OF the
Superior Court yesterday rendered his decision In the In
function proceedings OF James A. Mapleson against Gut
seppe del Puente denying the notion with $40 COSTS thus
leaving baritone sing for Mr. Abbey ON the payment
of $4,000 francs forfeit In giving his decision, Judge
OGorman said "Ths court has power TO compel the
defendant to sing II 1t has such power 1t has never
yet so far been claimed by the court or
nut in force AZ far them as the plaintiffs prayer for
specific performance ia concerned he is not entitled to
the Judgment claimed in his complaint
Regarding injury done Mr. Mapeson the Court says
"There evidence that the plaintiff Is eXloSel 20 II
reparabe injury by of the defendant 1alle 10
sing for him His reported interview with newspaper
agent significant that subject. The Defendant ny
his letter OF June 49, 1888, gave the plaintiff ample
time TO secure himself against irreparaole injury
II s omen argument whether the clause in the contract
binding the defendant pay 10 the plaintiff 10 600 francs
for damages and expenses, In case OF tue deen9ans
failure perform contract does not fix and limit the
famount of nquidated damages to which the plhntm
would be entitled"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-28
4 FEW WoRDS FROM MADAME SEMBRICH.

Madame Sembrich and her husband occupied
box in the first tier at the Academy of Music yesterday
afternoon She attracted the attention Of many people
the house and seemed to enjoy the performance OF MI
Mapleson's company. "Vicni," said she TO TRIBUNE
reporter "s excellent He is young, Of course ana OA
experience, but think time will make great arliN' VI
him Is not Gerster charming9 She is good "'uSV-"
very good artist"
GLOW do you like the new Opera Housef"
al like it TO sing I'm. II SUITS i"o "uU
my voice. but it is SO bigi Too big cannot hep 'n
awere you pleased with your reception last "eonos
day night :" ,ooD,e trore Iboye
sung never Before such an empty house In my lfe sup
pose though that the number OF pisrv oney0
hnnse SncomfoTtaby crowded Rut they We're very Kna
TO me and appreciated their kindness: t iat We'd
nesdaV but in time hope shall be fayorte Win your
p,Gt 70 sEe mott An artist whom 1t is hard to hnd
mat for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-28
OBITUARY.
JAMES T. WATKINS.

The death of James T. Watkins removes the
last but one of the founders Of the original Exempt Fire
mems Benevolent Fund ZOphar Mills, OF No 14o FRONT
ST. survives him. Mr.. Watkins was born In this city III
1907 He served apprenticeship In the timers 'r'ue
worked for wages till twenythree years old; then esta
shed himself AT No 10 Catherines where he continued
in business till his death, fythree years He was
member of Engine Company No 81 for nine years. ana Oh
Hose Company No 80 for five years. In 1850 he was
elected trustee Of the Freman's Charitable Fund.- ana
was chairman of the Donation Committee nineteen years
He became presden OF the Board in 1876 an office nc
held at fine time OF his death. He was also an a9uNo
member of the General Society OF Mechanics and ireI
and was connected with the American Institute lofty
wears He was the oldest timer in NcwYork Iesteray
morning AZ 40 he was found lying the floor AZ inc
foot of hs bed I'm an unconscious condition He ded III
half an hour from apOplcXy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-28
BUSINESS FAILURES.

Heyman J. FlatOw made an assignment yes
terdny to Samuel J. Bctmar He IN, been In the dry
goods business I'm this city since APRIL 1873 when he
AZ inhbing hnsincss making speciality of selling To ped
lrrs. Ills liabilities do not exceed $4,000
Herman Heinz dealer in tags, labels and nncy cards NJ
no 800 Broadway, has made assignment to James l.
Mcmahon. He has been In this line Of business ABOUT SIX
PROVIDENCE oct 27.-Thc creditors OF the 81 CroiN
Cotton Mil Company met today 100000 OF the lndeot
cncss being represented. The treasurers statement
showed the quick assets to be S9S630, the liabilities
1907 O63 and the net indebtedness Si9J'j2l rcSou-
ton passed that II the feeling Of this meeting ha u
- CrnlX Mills should continue running until another
meeting OF the creditors could Dc held aud requesting tue
committee to buy such materials rs we're aD5Ouley hoccs
sary for that object.