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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
FLORIDA

The hog cholera has appeared at Tallahas-
The pineapple crop around Esperanee Is
large.
company has been organized in Palatka
trllluminating that city with gas.
The Hansontown Methodist Church or
dained 20 the ministry, Rev. Charles Middle
Ion.
new paper. the Iade epeH6sHt Floridjgn.
viii be publishedat Ocala- beginning Septem-
Der Sth.
Tax assessments in Sumter county give gem
sr0I dissatisfaction. The complaint Is they
are too high.
The B1uasr- Lae0a states that the orange
crop IN Marion viii not be as large as last
YEAR, but the fruit viii be larger.
The East Gainesville Improvement Com
pany are having the proposed shell road 10
Newman's lake surveyed and cleared.
The Commissioners for Manatee county
have appointed Robert Roesch and Jesse
Hag2u a. Stale students to East Florida SEMI
nary.
TIE Lanier. Of Hamilton county. with the
anal of cotton seed, has piece of gourd-seed
corn that viii make an average OF fifty bushels
-o the acre.
Much complaint has recently been made by
travellers on the Gulf coast because the Tampa
Steamers 10 not wait for the arrival Of the
Transit Railroad trains.
A Jacksonville merchant won Sli2 on the
lrst game between the Brennans and Florida
herdds. He bet on tie latter Club scoring
one or more runs. which thes did
The cotton crop about Lake City Is IN a
prosperous condition, while IN the nelghOeT-
mood Of Mikesviile. IN the same county, the
caterpillar is doing great damage
Several parties in Tallahassee have COM
lAeuced suit against the county Of jefferson.
e come before the Circuit Court for jefferson
county at its November term. % compel pay
Aielt ot certain past due bonds held by the
k-Alntihs- % the value of more than $500.
NNtlce OF tie suit has been, or VIII soon be-.
served upon members Of the Board of County
commissioners.
--He negroes of Leon county areDceomIng tax
EANis. Ihey oWn, according 10 the assess
ment II lSa3 nearly ten thousand acres 0fland,
valued at sos, and their property in Tal!a-
.tssre IS assessed at s34.670, Sz5 horses and
--4les. z.1lJ cattle. l01 sheep, and 2sale hogs,
satAed at s56.s94, with personal property 10
sle amount Of Sl2,436. This makes an aggre
s4le ot sls4. .i05. and indicates growing i'm
my elnent in their condition.
me Jacksonville Florida Heral9 saws: ~
,S5ster received by Mr.. Freeman. of the st.
t,-afAs Hotel, from +. q. Zacharee, m at
s1tney of New Orleans, under date Gi 18th
instant. states that the family and friends
nave not set learned anything regarding the
svlng man, j. NJ Robinson, who mvsteri-
N.+sis disappeared from the 81, Marks Hotel
tthe ~ the nth Of July last, aud that reward Of
- is now being published IN the Tines
s-toeFdf Tor information leading 10 the re
sSseIE Qi mortgage notes To the amount Of
tsss1 which it is supposed by his family he
ttaately thai the young man has been seen upon
~ ~ coast south of st. Augustine. but whether
KNOW"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Porto Rico storm-RiddeD

HAVANA, August 23.-The BoIitin Com
nercidl of Porto Rico of August y, says
"a storm which prevailed in this island
on the eth inst. caused much damage. but
the inhabitants of the capital fortunately
escaped with slight losses compared with
those suffered in other cities. In Maya
guez rain fell for five hours. The river
rose and inundated some parts of the
city, causing great damage to houses.
The Marine building suffering to the
greatest extent. Many persons had to
make their escape by swimming. One
life was lost. In other parts of the island
the ravages OF the storm were great"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
PLANS FOR LABORs RELIEF.
Lawyer Advocates Restricting Mo
nOpOlistic Franchises.

Lawyer Advocates Restricting Mo
nopOlistic Franchises.
NEW YORK, August 23.-Charles Fred
erick Adams, Brooklyn lawyer, ap-
peared before the Senate subcommittee
on Labor and Education to-day. He said
that the present absolute dependence on
wages should be prevented by restricting
monopolistic franchises. Such franchises
should be given for fixed terms, at the end
of which they should be thrown open to
competition. At the session of the fedora
tion of organized trades and labor unions
this morning a resolution was adopted re-
questing the Legislative Committee of the
federation to support the cigar makers in
their fight to secure the enforcement of
the law passed by the last New York Leg
islature prohibiting the manufacture of
cigars in tenement houses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Movements al the New RnIes

WILMINGTON, n. G. August 23.-The
first bale of new cotton received at this
point arrived to-day from Marion. s. G.
1t was consigned to G. w. Williams q,
Co., and classed as strict low middIin~.
and sold at 1872 cents per pound.
MEMPHIS. August 23.-Two bales of
cotton, the first of this years crop. raised
in the Memphis district, were received
here this morning. They classed as mid
ding and sold at auction at % cents ner
pound. They We're purchased by W. a.
Prince Il Co., and were shipped free bv
railroad to Boston and Providence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
TURMOIL IN CANTON.
Shooting Celestials by an European En-
dangers all the Foreigners.

Shooting Celestials by an European En-
dangers all the Foreigners.
LONDON, August pa special dis
patch from Hong Kong says that an
European tide waiter at Canton, in an al
tercation recently with some coolies, drew
a revolver and killed boy and wounded
two men. He was arrested and now
awaits trial. The outrage had an exas-
perating effect on the populace, who
were already greatly excited by the
action of the French in Tonquin. PIac-
ards were posted on the walls of the city
on Wednesday summoning the people to
rise and slaughter the barbarians. The
placards so added to the flame that the
Europeans in Canton became greatly
alarmed and the British Consul sent an
appeal to the British Commodore for pro-
lection. The British slOOp-of-war Swift
has left Hong Kong for Canton in conse-
quence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Bat and Ran

WASHINGTON. August 23.-Games OF
base ball were played to-day as follows:
At Trenton-Actives II; Trentons 2.
AT Philadelphia-Athletics Il Cincin-
natis 4.
At Baltimore-Baltimores 10; Eclipses
AT New York-Metropolitans TO-;
Columbuses 4.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 5; Virginias 2.
At Chicago-Buffalos /; Chicagos 3.
At tDetroit-Clevelands >; DetrOits 6.
At Pittsburg-St. Louises 10; Ale
ghanys 7.
At Springfield, Mass.-Philadelphias 8;
HOlyOkes /,
AT Wilmington, Del.-Quieksteps 5;
Anthracites 10.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

SARATOGA, n. Y, August 23.-The State
Democratic Committee met here to-day
falO, September 81.
AT the meeting of the committee this
afternoon a resolution was adopted EN-
bodying plan for the election in New
York county of delegates to the conyen-
tion, the principal point in which is that
the call for the primary elections shall be
issued by the Chairman of the District
Committee Of the organization recognized
by the last State Convention as the regu-
lar Democratic organization.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
MIR. SHAW'S ARREST.
Put in Captivity as HOvan DignitarN
and Not as IA British Snbiect.

Put in Captivity as a Hovan Dignitary,
and Not as a British Subject.
PARIS, August 23.-Le 1elegrdphe says
that NJ. Waddington, the French Am
bassador at London, has informed Lord
Granville, the British Minister of Foreign
Affairs, that Mr.. Shaw, the British mis-
sionary, who is prisoner of the French
in Madagascar, was arrested as a digni-
tary of the HOva Government, and not as
British subject. Mr.. Shaw had access
to the governments councils, and it is
charged that he excited the Hovas to re-
sist the demands of the French.
Mr.. Gladstone stated this afternoon in
the House of Commons that NJ. Wadding-
ton, the French Ambassador, had given
assurances to the British Government
that Mr.. Shaw would have every facility
for conducting his defense, and that
France would do her utmost to close the
incident.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
NEW HAvEN's MISSING YACHT.
No Doubt that She was Lost at Sea
With all on Board.

WEST FALMOUTH, MASS, August %
There is now little doubt in the minds OF
those here who are connected with the
members of the party which sailed on the
yacht "Mystery," that the yacht has been
wrecked, and that all on board were
drowned.
NEW BEDFORD, MASS, August 23.-A
sunken Yacht was discovered yesterday
morning three-fOurths of mile east by
northeast of the Hen and Chickens, near
the entrance to BuZZard's Bay. It's sup
posed to be the missing yacht Mystery"
of New Haven
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
A cuban Bandit Shot Dow

HAVANA, August 23.-The Cuban ban.
dit Andres Hernandez, who assassinated
the Quirones family at Alqueran. and
who escaped from the prison of san An.
tonic, DE Los BanOs, was recently can.
tured by volunteers at Artemisa. and
taken to Las Canas. The next morning
while being transported to Artemisa. ne
tried to escape, and was shot and killed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

NoREMACs WIFE SHOT DEAD,
The Murderer then Kills Himself and
Wills Across Her Body.

NEW YORK, August 23.-Eliza Cam
eron, 2S years old, was shot through the
head and instantly killed in her apart
ments in Eighth avenue, at 10 O'Clock
this morning, by George Beattie, A years
old. After killing her Beattie shot him
self through the heart and fell dead
across her body. Mrs. Cameron was the
wife of Noremac, the pedestrian. Beattie
had formerly served in the English army.
Noremac met him in England three years
ago, and since employed him as his
trainer. Beattie had also acted
as bartender for Noremac, who kept a
saloon, but was at last dismissed on ac-
count Of his drinking. During the past
few days he had endeayored to create
doubts of Mrs. Cameron's faithfulness in
her husbands mind. 1t is supposed that
he was actuated in this and i'll the murder
by feelings OF malice toward Noremac.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

SAN Francisco, CAL, August 23,-The
cushion carom game Of billiards at Metro
politan Temple last night of 200 points for
5000, between Sexton and schaeffer, was
won by the former. FOrty-nine innings
were played. Schaeffer scored 2S3 points.
SeXton's best rur 46, and Schaetfer's
50. The time of the game was hour and
35 minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
A DOCTOR TWICE SHOT.

His Refusal to Make a Professional
Visit the Provocation.
TROY, n. Y, August 23.-Dr. F. r.
Hudson, of Hoosic Falls, was shot and
probably fatally injured this morning by
Charles 0sterhoudt, of the same village.
DR.. Hudson was Osterhoudts family phy-
sician, and upon his refusal to obey Oster-
houdt's demand that he should go to his
house and visit the latter's wife. who is
an invalid, OsterhOudt fired two shots at
him, one bullet lodging in his spine. Os-
tarhOudt escaped
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
leo Congratulates Alfonso

MADRID. August 23.-King Alfonso has
left Barcelona for SaragOssa. The Pope
has congratulated the King on the end Of
the outbreak of the military in Spain.
PARIS. August 23.-M. Ferry, the Prime
Minister, in opening the VOges Council
General. declared that the result of the re-
cent elections was 2 strong approval OF
the government and a national demon
stratiOn in favor of the republic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

Indulgent parents who allow their chill
dren to eat heartily of high, seasoned food,
rich pies, cake, etc., will have to use Hop
Bitters to prevent indigestion, sleepless
nights, sickness, pain, and, perhaps,
death. No family is safe without them in
the house,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
AN EXPLORER OF THE SKIES
DR.. Swift, of Rochester, Discovers
visitor TO Andromeda.

visitor to AndrOmeda.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, August 23.-Doctor
Lewis Swift, Director of the Warner OBJ
seryatory, in this city, reports having OBJ
served last evening what seemed to be a
comet in the ankle of the constellation of
Andromeda. The clouds, however, OBJ
scured his vision almost instantly. AS
there is no nebula in the vicinity,
Doctor Swift is of the opin-
ion that the stranger is a
comet. He was unable to determine its
motion. If this discovery turns out to be
a comet, DR.. Swift wins the first 5000
prize for the year 1888, offered by DR.. II.
H. Warner, the founder of the Warner
Observatory, who, however, made w. r.
Brooks, of Phelps, special award of
$3.50 for the discovery of a comet the day
before the prize for this year was an
nOunced. DIR. Swift has won about 81. 200
by his cOmetarV discoveries
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

LONDON, August 23.-At the York Au-
gust meeting to-day the race for the great
Yorkshire stakes for three-year-0lds was
won by Ossian, with Chiselhurst second.
There were six starters at the start. The
betting was 8 to against Ossian, II to 8
against Chiselhurst. Ossian won by a
neck. There were two lengths between
ChiseIhurst and Ladislas, who was third
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

LONDON, August 23.-Rioting between
Catholics and Orangemen was renewed
near Coalbridge last night. The police
checked the disturbances and made thirty
four arrests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

New YORK, August pa. S. Jones &
Co., of No. 81 New street. announced at
the New York Mining and National Pc
troleum Exchange and at the New York
Petroleum Exchange their inability to
meet their contracts. About 100000 bar
rels OF oil were closed out for their ac-
count
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Ready for the GoIden Sa1I.

HELENA, MONT, August 23,-Both
ends Of the Northern Pacific Railway were
connected yesterday 30 miles west Of AIul-
len tunnel. A golden spike will be sent
on the Sth of September by President VII
lard,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Jumped into a Watery Grave.

WASHINGTON, August 23.--The Signal
Corps station at Norfolk, Va. reports that
while the brig Florence j. Hudson, bound
from Norfolk to Demaerara, was being
towed out by the tug Martha HELEN, the
second mate, named Boyd, and a seaman
jumped overheard between Old Point and
Thimble's light. The mate was drowned,
but the seaman was saved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
BLACKBURN TO AID RANDALL
Hill Not to be ExOnerated and Something
About Papal Designs in America.

About Papal Designs in America.
WASHINGTON, August 23.-The latest
report in regard to the Speakership of the
next House indicates that Mr.. Blackburn.
who is thoroughly hostile to Mr.. Carlisle,
will throw his strength in favor of Mr..
Randall, in order that the latter may Sc
cure the first place and make
Mr. Blackburn Chairman of the
Committee OH Appropriations. That such
an agreement has been partly ente red
upon is reported in this city. 1t is said
an effort will be made to kill Mr.. Carlisle
on the first ballot. The chances seem to
be in favor of Mr.. Randall just now.
MURCH's WAR ON HILL.
EX-Representatiye Murch will not
down. 1t is already understood that the
committee, which, upon the instigatiOn
of Mr.. Murch, investigated Mr.. Hill,
VIII make report partially one way, and
partially another. They will not condemn
Mr.. Hill, neither will they wholly exon
crate him. Mr.. Murch said to-day that
he knew this, but that he would
not be satisfied thereby. He
intends to take the matter to Congress at
the next session. He thinks that Mr.
Hill is guilty, and will try to induce a
Congressional committee to believe like
wise.
CATHOLICIsNEs AWAKENING.
A gentleman here who takes great
deal of interest in matters clerical, said
to-day that it was not only his opinion
but that of number OF other people, that
il is the intention Of the Church of Rome
TO try and make a great spread in the
future i'll the United States. 1t is re-
garded as a certainty by the people
mentioned that the object of the
visit Of Monsigneur Capel to this country,
and the calling Of the leading American
Catholic leaders to Rome, is but to pre-
cede the appearance in this country of
the Pope himself. How true this impress
sion may be only time can show.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Chief Justice CoIeridge's Coming.

PROVIDENCE, August 23.-In response
to a call by Judge Blatchford and other
residents of Newport, a large meeting
was held there to-day to arrange for the
reception of Lord Chief Justice COleridge.
of England. A committee of eightv-nfne
were appointed to carry out the purposes
of the meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
A schooner sued for Damage.

NEW YORK, August 23.-The Bank of
Jacksonville, Fla, has filed libel in the
United States Court against the schooner
Annie A. Booth for alleged violation of
shipping contract. The damages are
placed at $1,662. The vessel has been
seized by United States Marshal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
CHILEAN INDIANS ROUTED.
Three Thousand Put to Flight and so
Others Wounded.

Others Wounded.
LIMA, August 23.-To-day's Pueblo says
that tie Chillan Chief at Huanayco hav-
ing been informed that large body OF
Indians in the neighborhood intended to
sack the city and castigate the party in
favor of peace on the occasion of the
evacuation of the place by Chilians made
a movement on the 10th inst. surprising
5000 Indians, routing them III the height
of disorder and putting 400 h0rs du combat
in the street and wOunding 400 others.
The Chilian loss was insignificant. There
is great excitement and a general feeling
of insecurity prevails III the neighbor-
hnnH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
The Patricide suspected of Burglar

''0I fuSUtCttV o. BuGarIaFY.
NORFOLK, August pa telegram from
Philadelphia to-day asked the Portsmouth
authorities to hold A. NJ. Sykes, who shot
his father at the railway depot Tuesday
evening, as he was wanted on charge of
burglary in Chicago. At the time of the
shooting Sykes had a considerable amount
OF mOn0y and ieWelrY with him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

Mrs. j. W. johnson, Rome, Ca, SAYS:
u used Browns Iron Bitters for indiges-
ton and derived much benefit"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

England Acquires More Territory.
LONDON, August 23.-The British Gov
ernment has acquired the territory of
kitim, adjoining Sherbro, in West Africa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

Passed Assistant Surgeon D. NJ. Gui-
teras, now on board the United States
steamship Swatara, has volunteered for
duty. at the Pensacola navy yard. He
will be Immediately ordered there if he can
be detached before the sailing of the Swa-
tara from New York.
ATLANTA, August 23.-The West Point
train came in to-day behind time, owing
to rush of people from Pensacola to
escape yellow fever.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Burmese Women.

PARIS, August pm. Etienne Enault,
the French author, is dead, aged sixty-six
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
The Irish Tramwaxs BiII Passed-

DURBAN, August 23.-It is reported
that battalion of British troops has
been ordered to proceed to Zululand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
/ tienne Enault Dead

LONDON, August 23.-The Irish tram
ways bill was passed in the House of
Lords this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Cholera StiII YirnIenf.

ALEXANDRIA, August 23.-There were
81 deaths from cholera here yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24

Daniel Buie, Laston, Ga, says:
Browns Iron Bitters relieved me of Sc
we're suffering from dyspepsia"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
Fonr Thousand Bales of Cotton Burnee

VsII itUttsatiIu DfItN UI NUtNUIl - VI IIN1sI'
LIVERPOOL. August 23.-Messrs.
Eccles, Newgass and others lost 1000
bales OF cotton by fire in a cotton ware
house he8 last evening,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-24
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
~ NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
~ TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS.

An Augusta chinaman Captures a
Comely Caucasian Bride-An Incen-
diary at Work on a Trestie-Dr- Attieus
Havgood-s Natal Place and Early Ca
- widows Life Attempted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-01-18
Went Down.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 12.-The Anchor
line steamer, City of Greenville, going
hence last evening for st. Louis, with
700 hogsheads of sugar and other
cargo, came in collision at O'Clock
this morning, near Bayou Goula, nine
miles above the city, with the
Grand Ecore packet Laura Lee.
The City of Greenville sank,
leaving only portion of her
Texas and pilot house above the water.
The Laura Lee took off the passengers
and crew of the sunken steamer and
brought them to the city. 1t is beiiev-
ed the boat and cargo Will prove total
loss. No cause is assigned for the col
lision. No live were lost. The value
of the boat and cargo is estimated at
500 600; insurance unknown.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-01-18

The Western School of Biography, Janesyille
Wisconsin, whose advertisement has appeared in
our solumns fer the past two years, and which is
the largest institution Of the kind in the world,
viii during the coming year give cur readers
fuller information in regard to its progress by
publishing from time to time, letters from It's
graduates and also from railroad and telegraph
superintendents endorsing il. These letters can
not, but be Of great interest to our young men
readers who are contemplating embarkinc in a
profession. This institution has been in opera
ton for ten years and has nearly 1900 graduates
employed as telegraph operators Write for
their circulars,