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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
\ RIOT OVER WAGES.
Two Men Killed, Two wounded, and One

Two Men Killed, Two Wounded, and One
Numerically Beaten in the Row,
PITTsBURG, August 22.-A special dis
patch from PunXsuta Waney, Jefferson
county, says that during the payment of
the railroad hands there yesterday dis
pute arose about wages, eliminating in
a riot. \ Hungarian named Peter Ieder
was killed, two fellOw-wOrkmen named
John ShOrmutz and John DalO were shot
and an Irishman named Tom Kearnev
was numerically beaten. No arrests
have been made, but Sheriff Anderson and
a posse are on hand and will probably
make some arrests to-day. No further
trouble is anticipated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
A Paner Mill Rnrned

CHESTER, Pa, August 22.-1he large
paper mill of j. II. Lewis, in Springfield
township, six miles from here, was de-
stroyed by fire at an early hour this morn
ing While the fire was burning boiler
in the Miil e9plq1ed, killiIg John Nor
risOn, aged 45 years, and seriously injur-
ing two or three others, including Mr.
Lewis, the proprietor.
The loss Is about $4,000, and is nearly
covered by insurance. The cause of the
fire is supposed to have been the sponta-
neOus combustion of rags.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
fiat and Ball.

WASHINGTON. August 22.-Games of
base ball were played to-day as follows:
AT delphia-Athletics 6; Cincin-
natS s.
At Baltimore-Baltimores 10; Eclipses
I,
At BostOn-New Yorks IS; Bostons 10.
A tNew York-COlumbuses 1; Metropol-
itans 10.
AT Providence ce-Philadelphias =; Provi-
dences s.
At Cleveland-C -Clevelands 2; ChicagOs s.
AT ButtalO-~Bufialos 6; DetrOits 7.
At Pittsburg-St. Louises 6; Alleghe-
nys 3.
At Wilmington, Qdicksteps IS;
Trentons 10.
At Reading-Actives IA: Harrisbnrgs !.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
IRELAND IN TUE OONrslONs.
A Motion in Favor of Home Rule to he
Introduced bY NJ CaIlinrs

A Motion in Favor of Home Rule TO he
Introduced by MH. CaIlings.
LONDON, August 22.-In the House of
Commons this afternoon MIR. Callings, the
Liberal member for Ipswich, gave notice
that at the next session of Parliament he
would offer a resolution declaring that it
is desirable to grant a measure of home
rule to ireland as the best means of secur.
ing permanent peace to the Irish. Mr..
Callings' announcement was received
with cheers.
the House Of CommQns. in response to a
question by Mr.. Parnell, that ne regretted
that the House of Lords had rejected the
Irish registration bill. Mr.. Gladstone
also stated that he would introduce a
larger measure on the subject at the next
session of Parliament
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
WRECKED ON A TREsTLE.
A Broken Ran bitches Three Cars ans
Takes Three Lives.

L
Takes Three Lives.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, August pa west
bound passenger train on the Memphis
and Little Rock Railroad which left here
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon, met
with an accident last night four miles
west of Forest City, Ark, while crossing
a short trestle. A broken rail caused two
second class passenger coaches and bag
gage express car to 90 through the trestle,
killing J. b. Salinger and Harry Faldberg,
merchants of Cotton Plant, Ark, and
John Adair. formerly foreman of the pile
drivers of the Little Rock Road. James
White, a stock claim agent Of the Men,
phis and Charleston Railroad, had his leg
broken. Several other passengers re-
ceiyed injuries, but not of a serious char
acter, The east-bOund tram, due here
last night at 10 o'clock, did not arrive
until ! / o'clock this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
DRIVEN 10 DEATH BY A LETTER
A German Gets an Epistle from Home
and Jumps into the Canal.

TRENTON, August 22.-Herbert Mayer,
a German, IS years of age, employed at
the Trenton terra Gotta works, received a
letter from Germany while in his shop
this morning, the contents OF which were
evidently Of a disagreeable nature. for as
soon as he finished reading it he tore the
letter into bits, which he scattered ON the
hooF. lie then ran into the yard ana
jumped into the adjoining canal without
a word to any one. The body was recov-
cred an hour later. He leaves wife and
children.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
IRISH CoNsPIRAToRs CAUGHT
A Plot to Murder clinord LLOYD and

Plot to Murder Clifford Lloyd and
others Frustrated hy the Arrests.
DUBLIN, August 22.-p. Connolly and
Patrick Connolly, brothers, have been ar
rested at Bruff, county Limerick, on the
eziGeHeepl aa iltGrner 4hey are Charged
with being connected with the murder
conspiracy. Documents were found on
the prisoners showing that the conspiracy
in which they We're engaged was aimed at
the lives of Clifford LLOYD and others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

PETEBsBURG. VA. August 22.-The
Right WOrthy Grand Council of the Order
of st. Luke of Virginia, al it's annual sea-
sion to-day, elected w. NJ. Z. Forester. OF
Richmond, Grand Secretary. The reports
of the Secretary and Treasurer showing
the receipts and expenses of the past year
were reaG. Some amendments to the by
laws were offered, and will be acted upon
during this session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
Franco-spanish Relations.

lzDRlp, Aqg4st 4z.-lne papers here
aegefely'comment OH the language Of a
portion Of the French press with refer
ence TO Spain. The statement of lie Pro-
gresso1 of Madrid that France had recAive.a,
a collective note signed bv Ger,,,o, o ~. ~
Austria and Russia in regard To the -'S.,lS CO..,
duct Of France is denied by official iour-
mails here, JUL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

WILMINGTON, August 22-The' second
annual fair OF the North Carolina Fruit
growing Association was opened here
to-day, The attendance is n0('so large a.
was expected, but the decoration of the
hall. and the display of fruits Is said to
be the finest ever seen in the State. The
address of welcome was delivered 5y Z.
d. Hall, Mayor of the city, and was re-
spOnGed 10 by :. o. Wilson, Secretary OF
the association. There viii be a grand
ball and display Of FIREWORKS tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
JUDGE BLACKS FUNERAL
All York Does Homage to the Memory OF
heT Statesman Son.

All York Does Homage to the Memory of
her Statesman Son.
YORK, PENN, August 22.-The funeral of
Judge Black was by far the largest which
ever took place in York. All business
was suspended, and the streets were
thrOnged with people as the funeral cor
tege passed. Many distinguished people
were present from abroad. The pail
bearers were General Hancock, Judge
Gibson, Judge Wiekers, George Small,
cur, 4. b, FarquhaT, George II. Sprigg,
Judge Bear, and W. l.. Small. Religious
services were held at Brockie, conducted
by Rev. DIR. Power, of Washington. The
remains were inferred at Prospect Hill
CnInptorY
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sUFFOCATED IN A WE'LL.
Two Men Lose their Lives at Knoxville,
and Others NarroNIY Became.

and Others Narrowly Escape.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn, August 22-This
morning two men met a horrible death six
miles from this city. John McClain had
been digging a well, and hired a young
man named George Gwinn to help him
finish it. The two men went to
work at O'Clock this morning
Gwinn going to the bottom of the Well.
He had been digging only a few minutes
when he fell over. McClain went to his
assistance, but before he could reach him
was also overcome. There were no other
persons about the place except children.
Before The neIghbOrs could be summoned
both men were dead.
Alexander Nelson was let down by a
rope, but was drawn up Immediately
nearly dead. The two bodies We're finally
brought up by means of hooks. Gwinn
was unmarried; McClain leaves a widow
and children.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
Egypt's Cholera Death List.

ALEXANDRIA, August q. 2.-Thirty-seyen
deaths from cholera occurred here Yester-
day. One of the victims was British
soldier.
LONDON, August 22.-The deaths from
cholera in Egypt on Tuesday numbered
131, including one at Cairo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
sohaefer Defeats sexton.

SAs FRANCISCO, August q. Last night
was the second night of the billiard
tournament at Metropolitan Temple. The
game was the back line game of 600
points for $500 between Schaefer and Sex
ton. Schaefer opened the game but failed
to score. After two hours play Schaefer
won, scoring 600 to SeXtOn's 5G2. The
highest runs made were l43 for Schaefer,
and 103 for Sexton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

WMM1NGToN, n. c., August pa
dispatch to the Star from Laurinburg re-
ports the shipment of the first bale of new
North Carolina cotton to New York yes-
terday.
COLUMBIA, August 22.-The first hale
of new cotton was reGsiFed Yesterday
frc;Q sinoa Hook, of Lexington. Its
weight was 467 pounds. 1t was classed
middling and sold for 9 h-16 cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
FRANoEls MAR TALK.

Bismarcl's Organ Warns Europe That
1t May End in Disastrous HOstilities.
BERLIN, August 22-The North Ger
man Gazette, Prince Bismarck's organ,
in replying to the attacks of the French
journals on Germany, and their crv for
revenge, declares that France alone
threatens the peace of Europe. 1t also
sQyg thai sucR q Qsate or a4airs CANNOT
continue without serious danger. and
that passions fermented by agitation NAV
burst the bounds of peace.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
Haiduong Captured by the French

LONDON, August PA dispatch to the
Times from Hong Kong, dated to-day.
says that Haiduong, TOnquin, has been
taken by the French. They also captured
150 cannon and $50, 900 of Annamite cash,
The Annamites fled into the interior.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
FRANK JAMES TRIAL.
All Missouri Watching the Case of the
Bandit Lieutenant.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, August PA
Times special from Gallatin, Mo-, states
that in the Frank James trial yesterday
the entire day was occupied with the
work Of impapeling a Jury. II is likely
that this win take two 0F tkree days. The
crowd is increasing, and intense Interest
Is manifested in the case. The court has
restricted the audience to 400 persons. 1t
i stated on excellent authority that
Dick Little is here, and will appear at the
proper time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
A SHOT TELLS A SCANDAL.

DIR. Abrahams Falls Il Victim to a
Negro who Watched His Wife Dress.
GALVESTON, August pa special
dispatch from Houston says that DR..
Abrahams, a prominent physician and
eX-COnfederate surgeon, was shot and
probably mortally wounded by negro
named Clar! to-day in an affray, during
which both men fred several shots. Yes
terday the doctor fired upon the negro
twice, but without effect. The negro
claims to have been a victim of a system
of petty prosecutions. The doctor al
leges that Clark looked through a window
at bis wife While she was making her
toilet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
China Atones for a nInrdn,.

PARIS, August 22.-The Chinese Gov
ernment has made reparation for the mur-
der of the French missionary in Yum Nan.
and has promised to punish the murderer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
vsspyigs Threatening Destruction.

NAPLES, August 22.-Mount Yesuvius
Is In state OF remarkable activity. Con.
tnu0us IL trembling Of the soil haS gesHlsed
the railway runHiag Gp the mountain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

CAPE Town, August 22.-O'DonnefI
the man who killed James Carey. will sail
for England, where he is to be tried on
September l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

TRENTON, N. j.. August 22.-TayIor's
Opera House in this city has been en-
gagged by the Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee for September 10, for the
purpose Of holding the State Convention.
No formal call has yet been issued for the
convention
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
LONG ISLAND CITY ABLAZE
THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY
LOSES $5OO.OOO BY THE FIRE

One Man Dangerously Injured by Fall
ing Walls-The Local Fire Department
of no Avail and Assistance Sent from
Brooklyn-Furious Flames for Six
Hours
NEW YORK, August p, SP. MA fire
broke out shortly after II o'clock this
morning in the packing shop of the En-
pire Oil Works at Long Island City. The
shop was brick structure 80 feet wide
by 100 feet long over 100 men and bows
are employed in the shop, and the widest
excitement prevailed among them. The
flames spread rapidly, and the shop was
soon seething mass of fire. with which
the local fire department was totally una
bic to cope.
The tin shop, building 175 feet long bv
2oO feet wide, next caught firemlnd was
followed by the barrel shop, which was
about the same size.
The flames next spread to one of tba
largest agltatofs in the yard containing
10000 barrels of oil. The BROOKLYN fire
department was called ON for aid. and
several engines quickly responded. hui.
although they worked hard, the flames
spread in every direction.
AT this hour the Howe Lard Oil Works
dle III great uahgef. Inc damage already
done is estimated at $500,0O0. Patrick
Cooney, workman, was very badly
burned, and three other workmen were
also injured severely. James Clare
was badly injured by falling wall. The
lire is believed to have been caused by
workman accidentally dropping a hot
soldering iron into a oil can.
The tlre at the Empire Oil Works
burned hercely throughout the afternoon.
and was not subdued until O'Clock. The
efforts of the tiremen prevented the flames
from spreading beyond the buildings
occupied by the company on whose
premises the fire broke out. The damage
IS yariously estimated at from $200.000 to
S9OO,O0O. There was no insurance When
the fire broke out there were several
vessels at the company's dock. Some of
them were loaded with oil. Fortunately
two tug boats were near ut hand, and the
vessels were tOwed out of danger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

SAN Francisco, August 22-The grand
encampment of knights Templar con-
yened in conelave yesterday. The St.
Louis and Boston Knights are making
active canvass for the next conclave.
4he opinion is that st. Louis will get it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

ROME, August 92,-Negotiations be-
tween PrEssia ana the Vatican will not
h0 resumed till the return to Rome of
Herr Won Schloezer the Prussian Minis
ter at the Vatican, with Prince Bismarck's
ultimatum. -'''iSS =
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
LeMians 81 Conrse

LQNpoN, August ga canister con-
tanning white powder, which can only be
lgnited when brought into contact with
water, has been found at Plymouth The
police believe that the contaivance Was
intended for use by EeaIans. 't'-'7' ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
The work for the German PaT,,amen

BERLIN, August 22.-The Bundersratb
and Re1chstag, which are to convene next
week, are summoned for the purpose oc
ratifying the treaty of commerce betxeeinl
Germany and SnaiE, .s-'''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
A s-.oop a Total WrecE.

ATLANTIC CITY, AugUst Ga.--rhe sloop
Ocean Star, in attempting to cross the bar
In heavy sea and is total wreck, The
crew were saved,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
The Lackawanna at CaIIao

LIMA, August 22.-The United States
steamer Lackawanna anchored in CalIao
at 9:30 last night. She was saluted bv the
Chilian man-of-war Huascar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

LONDON, August 22.-The Times corre-
spondent at Vienna says that the report
that Spain will join the Austro-Ger
alliance is idle gossip.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

LONDON, August 22.-In the HOUSE Of
Commons this afternoon, Mr.. Gross. IN
Ger secretary tor India, presented the
timated at 6455 600. -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

VIENNA, August 22.-The members Of
the Austrian Polar Expedition have ar
rived here. They received an ovation from
the citizens -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

Tampa has now three -hoemaking estab-
a-lEeut-s
.QaaI are plentiful and far in the vicinity
y hawthorne
Tampa has BOW two telegraph lines, the
Tampa and Fort Meade. aud >audtord line.
Mr. Fred =. RouN. Treasurer of AlachUa
county. died at Gainesville last sunday.
azei = wears.
Services were held i'm the new 81. Andrew
Episcopal Church at Tampa on last Saturday
iar tae first time.
The southern on Company Will build a de
.n. for the distribution OF ITS products
throughout the state al Palatka.
GAINESVILLE merchants are now importing
Northern potatoes and onions To their market.
iae home crop having been exhausted.
hr. John +. Peck and his sister Miss Mary
t-s ef 1t. Augustine while on their way
NHrE iu-t their entire wardrobe 10y the burn
a- 90 the kimball House in Atlanta. They
Al aareiy time to make good their escape
lru Tie burning building.
4 negro named Wilson Turner. deck hand
Or ilr steamer CitF of Jacksonville. having
Become iusubOrdinate anu violent while the
lsa. was living at the Sanford wharf, WAS shot
g Marshal Turner. while resisting arrest
lae Hal took effect IN his knee. and WAS not
dangerous.
A man bv the name of >Imms. of Pensacola e..
was SHOT at Scale. Ala. last Thursday night
while rOlbiug q store. one side WAS filed
H.th duck shot fired from uOuble-barreleu
-aA lt al NlaEhc- ilt proprietor ul tit SUI -
8. ihe burglar while running lie viii not
DE from the wound.
Ihe Baltimore and Jacksonville Packet
L.rr IS getting ready for business. The Bai-
Nll"re san says; The new three -masted
rA0luer Clty - jacksonville was launched at
Bath. Ne.. 0u TIE 18th lust. AMI is now load
a- iee for Baltimore. Upon her arrival she
A-1 Take her place ON the packet Hua now
established between Baltimore and JACKSON
-lt, fia. Mr. +. u. Hunting. OF Wilson \
Hunting. one of the owners. has been an Bath
several DAYS on business ~ connection with
lc new vessel. The City of Jacksonville Is
e4e third schooner now Oh the line. she others
1l- t., Wilson X limiting and Bro0N&e b..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

WASHINGTON, August 22.-Early in
August there wGs a shower of thousands
Of fish II Montemorelos. and there was an
earthquake at Patchuka, causing 20
Deaths and the destruction of 80 houses.
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IRON the aye Of forty 10 that Of sixty.
man who properly regulates himself
nv De considered in the prime OF life
~ mature strength of constitution rent
80 e. -im almost imperf ions TO the higAeSt
---4.As oi disease. and all the functions
r. ~ l9 order. Having gone a year or two
6l ilalAlAty. however. he arrives at the criti-
sF period OF existence. The river
s,.la teala foWs before him, and he re-
-;--- ;---s 40 a stand-stiIl. But athwart this
i;eN a viaduct. called the Turn of
f5e which, II turned in safety. leads 10
~ ,eNes Of '0ld Age" around which
d,,i-... -.'ei Winds, and then flows WithOut Il
IT, et causeway toe affect its passage.
s-s-.,,ll ldse Is. however, constructed OF
Il N mlterials, and it depends on how
COM 9lden whether il bend o. break.
a. = "P1plexy, and other bad maisdiCs
tr,yeiss5 lls5 in the vicinity to waylay the
M aud thrust him from the pass:
sir,.-5,l una grid up his lOins and provide
8rG- with perfect cOmpOsure. To
- ~. metaphor. the "tuFH of life" has
~ -,1 ~. either to prolonged walk or into
fglol.,,,e. The system and power hasiH
q 80 tlelr utmost expansion. now begin
lrasi IKE the flowers at sunset, or
s,in',,i uoWE al once. One iDjudiciOus
sra,cu (. a single fatal excitement. may
esr.s,ii' A. beyond its strength. whilst a
drsT-aii supply OF props and the With
Mn .. q Of all that tends 70 force a plant
ubtil ~ ~. IAN 1t in its beauty and YigOr
"isul las nearly set in.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

The NoIes Murder in Carroll County to
he Probed to the Bottom - Atlanta
,rueeists in a Legal Wrangie-ROme's
gridre Question Given New Impetus
.rbs Jacksonville Packet Line.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23
\ Patriarch TO Resign.
Mirage ON the Maine Coast

CoNsTANTINoPLE, August 22.-The Pa
trlarch Of Armenia has rendered his re-
signatiOn.
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a STRANGE INCIDENT.
An Old Seal Follows Her Captive on
spring Eighty Miles.

Al interesting incident. illustrating the
maternal aTectiOn OF the animal for its
young was brought to notice during the
VISIT Of an excursion party to Anacapa
ASlahu- A young seal pup, only few
months old. was brought away from the
island by little Ernest Whitehead. who
desired 10 take it home for a pet. The lit
Tie animal was secured by a rope around
one OF Its tins, and tied within a small
yaWl belonging to the slOop. Shortly be-
lore sailing a large seal was noticed
swimming around the slOOp anchored off
the cove where the capture was made.
uttering loud barks and at times howIing o
piteously. No particular attention was
pald TO the animal at the time or to the
Htlie captive, which at times barked in
response 10 the old dams plants. The
oudJ sailed away, making for Ventura
shore. When OF san Buenaventura a
calm IN the wind decreased the speed of
the D0at' when large seal was noticed
near by.
On reaching the wharf at Santa Bar
para at : O'Clock next morning a seal was
again discovered swimming about the
boat. II was not supposed that this was
the mother OF the captive or out Of pity for
It's misery the pup would have been
thrown overheard. To better secure the
pup until daylight the rope was taken
from It's nm and II was tied up i'm a iute
sack and let loose on the deck. Soon af-
ter coming 10 anchor the seal responded
to its mothers invitation by casting itself
overheard, all tied up as it was within
"a sack. 1t Is asserted by the man on deck
that the mother seized the sack and with
her sharp teeth tore open the prison Other
offspring. This, however. is a mere con-
lecture. IL it did the little pup was saved
otherwise it would drown tied up i'm the
sack. The incident was the more inter
estlng from the fact that the old seal had
to follow the slo0p at least eighty miles
over the ocean in a hopeful endeavOr to
rescue its Young
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-23

> OnCnAnEe0.
FROHsDORF, August 22.-The condition
OF the Count De ChambOrd continues very
critical. He has received the last sacra-
ment Of the cnurch.