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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
THEPREsIDENTs LITTLE STORY
How Former Pupil Called on Him
During His Recent Stax at Cane MAJ

HOW Former Pupil Called on Hin.
During His Recent stay at Cape May.
EEshiHgt0a Cor. Courier-E0uygay.
The President. at the dinner table at
the White House Sunday evening. enter
tanned DR.. Yandell. Mr.. Brown. Gen
Gresham and other gentleman present
with several good stories. Among Others
he related pleasant little episode on his
one days stay al Cape May, lust a few
days previous. He received publicly All
who called 10 pay their respects. and af
ter the public reception was over was
surprised to have a card handed him with
message that the sender was very
anxious to see him. He
concluded TO admit him. and when the
door was opened he saw a weather-beateD
middIe-aged man, who gFasped him cor
daily by the hand and informed him that
''he knowed him as soon as he set ewes on
nlm.' de then repeated his name to the
PRESIDENT and inquired if he remembered
tnat ne had gone 10 school TO him. TIE
President then recalled that doing his
college days. on one Of his vacations. he
nad- for the purpose Of raising some muoo-
needed funds, taken several young fellows
OF about MS own age TO impart some COL
lege learning" TO, and the man before him
was one Of them. The former scholar
combines the occupations OF fisherman
and restaurant keeper, and informed the
President that he was doing very well.
The President expressed his pleasure at
the meeting. and the two parted with
mutual expressions Of good will and homes
for future happiness. The President sid
he got grip Of the hand which he would
not forget for some time to come,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
Two Deaths in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK. GA, August 1.-Captain
James Berrien Moore. one Of Bruins
wick's foremost citizens. died to-day from
injuries received a few days since while
in Clnch county by being thrown from a
runaway team. He will be buried with
military and Masonic hOn0rs tomorrow.
L. ii. Creamer. Tor many years pOpu-
lar railroad engineer. well-knOwn in Sa-
yannah and Brunswick. died suddenly
last Wednesday, and was buried here
rast.rllaN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

A New York special to the PbiIa-
delphia Press SAYS: 1t is reported
that the President, during his recent visit
to New York, arranged for the perform
ance Of an important piece of political
work bearing upon the next Presidential
contest. Under the new rules governing
the election Of delegates TO the Republi-
can National Convention, four delegates
az large VIII be chosen from the State of
New 1 Ork. 1t Is averTed that the Presi-
dent has recommended that tneSe dele
gates at large shall be chosen by the State
convention, that will meet early next
faIl- instead Of convention 70 be called
next spring for the election Of delegates
TO the National Convention. This move
ment, il Is claimed, is made for the pur-
pose OF choosing Arthur delegates at large
from New York in advance of the choice
OF delegates In any Of the other States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
Knee Breeches for Letter Carriers.

HumOrs come from Washington that
the government intends to uniform its
pOstmen in trousers Of the continental
pattern 1t seems incredible. but stran-
ger things have happened. These very
useful and underpaid men are now very
comfortably and neatly uniformed, and
with the aid Of Perry Davis Pain Killer
they can make full time, Notwithstanding
their exposure 10 the hot sun and their
liability TO summer diseases from drink
ing impure water, and eating hastily. and
at irregular hours. Prudent ones among
them generally 90 armed with a bottle Of
the specific, and at the first twinge of
cramp, or suspicion Of diarrhea. they
medicate their water or food. and per-
haps, take a straight dose. They know
from experience what its virtues are.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
SUICIDE OF A kING's son.
4 Blue-Blooded Swede with the Bar
Sinister Die. in Chieago.

CHICAGO. August Sc. Norden. a
finely educated Young Swede. was found
lying dead in the Swedish Lutheran
Church AZ EnglewoOd. near this city. yes
terday. having committed suicide. The
morning papers claim that the
young man mas been identified as
an illegitimate son Of King Oscar
Of sweden, and that he grew up in the
family OF the sister Of the King. During
MS stay in this country ne has been en-
gagged as instructor in a private school.
Ona portable black board back OF the pull
pit he had written in Swedish The
dead cry never" No cause IS assigned
for the deed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
Appears at His Tomb in
Mecca.

There IS some agitation In Mohamme-
dan circles in Calcutta just now. growing
out of report published in the Amur al
Akh5qF TO the effect that MOhammed mad
appeared to the guardian of his tomb at
Mecca and announced that from thedate
Of the commencement Of the next Mohur-
rum. which Will complete the fourteenth
century since the Hijra, the sun will be-
gin TO rise in the West. confusion will
break out in the world, many people will
die, great cyclone will deluge the land.
the printing in every Koran will be ef-
faced and the final end of all things be ush-
cred in. 1t is added that as the terms in
which these predictions are stated are
such as challenge the deyOut respect Of all
orthodox MOhammedaBs, 1t Is not TO be
wondered at that many are alarmed at
the near prospect Of such terrible events.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

LONDON. August 3.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from Paris
saws that il is rum0red that a plot 70 re-
store the monarchy has been discovered
The newspaper France processes 10 give
the details Of the plot. 1t SAYS that 25.000
muskets for a popular rising have been
ordered and attempts have been made 10
tamner with the army. 1t also states
that three cOnspirat0rs have been arrested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

LONDON, August 3.-A dispatch from
SaegOn OF tO-day's date states that Tu-
due. King Of AMMAN. died on the 10Th of
July. and was succeeded by Phudac.
General BOuet. the French commander.
arrived at Haiphong on the 29th uIt.. TO
concert measures for the campaign in
TOnquin. with VI. Harmand, Civil Com
missioner General in TOnquin. and Adj
uira1 Caurhet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

CHICAGO, August 3.-A special train
over the Chicago and Northwestern Rail-
way. conveying President Arthur. Gen.
Sheridan aud party e. route for Yellow
stone. left this city promptly at u O'Clock
to-day. The train Is made up Of two pri-
vate coaches, a dining car and a baggage
car No stops viii be made except 10
take on coal and water, and the train is
scheduled 10 arrive at Council Bluffs at
o'clock Saturday morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

LONDON, August 3.-Earl Granville
has instructed the British Minister 10
Morocco 10 make an earnest appeal to the
sultan 10 consider whether it is not time
TO place his empire on a line with other
civilized powers by abOlishing slavery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
BRANDED As INFORMERs.
kaYanash, Hanlon and smith Not Al
lowed to Land at Melbourne.

lowed to Land at Melbourne.
LONDON. August 3.-A dispatch from
Cape Town saws that it has transpired
that O'DOnnell. the murderer Of Carey. Is
an American citizen and a native of Ohio.
The steamer Parthan. has arrived at
Melbourne from Adelaide. kayanaugh,
Joseph Haul0n and Joseph Smith. the in
formers in the trial of the Phoenix Park
murderers, who were on board. were identi-
ned and prohibited from landing. Seven
other passengers on the Parthan were also
suspected Of having been witnesses for
the government in those trials, but were
not Identified.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

LONDON. August 3.-A box of dyna-
mite to which a lighted fuse was at
tached. has been discovered in a large
linen factory at Cuparti.e, Scotland. The
fuse was eXtinguished before it reached
the explosive. The attempt 10 blow up
the factory is attributed 10 Fenianism.
Great excitement was caused By the af-
fair. and the police are searching for the
persons who placed the box where it was
f0UUd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
ExpIosion i'm a Povvder Min

ANGoNLEM. FRANCE, August 3.-An
explosion occurred at a powder mill here
to-day, oy which SIX persons were killed
and several injured The damage to
property amounts 10 1.O00. 900 francs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

r- -l-i- Thread Comuany's ssed cotton
20 live oak is rapidly nearing
q corn raised in Herna1d0 county
-arrer pounds
--- lu- Lvlng about twelve miles
----e-FliLe- dropped dead while az
.-- tuesday heart disease being the
-e ~ h7s death
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
Drowned in a Hack

CHICAGO. August S.-Last night while
a man named Besey was on his way 10 a
train with his three children. James.
Josephine and Christine. aged respec-
lively ~. L and Is years. the horses be-
came frightened and plunged into the
river at Polk street bridge. the draw be-
ing open. The hackman and Besey es-
capped. but the children, being coOped up
in the vehicle. were drowned. The horses
rt-ara alsn drnEnnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
NIi1lions for NTaceratinn.

WASHINGTON. August 3.-There has
recently been transferred from the War
Department abandoned property division
Of the Treasury Department large
quantity Of Confederate scrip. bonds. etc.
representing several million dollars.
which it is said Is now 10 be macerated
and converted into pulp, on the order
at ~ar.rar nv Enlcrnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
New Yark'. ComntroIler.

NEW YORK. August 3.-Mayor Edison
has appointed Seth H. Grant, his private
secretary, as Comptroller TO ill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Comptroller Campbell. For many years
Grant was superintendent of the Produce
EXCHANGE in this ciry
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

LONDON, August SIN the Commons
this afternoon Mr.. DOdsOn stated that.
although there had been no foot and
mouth disease in America during the last
four months, pleurO-pneumOnia existed
in the Eastern states. The government.
he said, were unable under the act Of 1878
TO discriminate in favor Of the Western
States
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

PARIS. August 3.-Le ReDHbliQue Fran
caise, in an article commenting on the
vastness OF the British empire. declares
that the discomfort in Ireland is a cause
Of weakness. 1t says it behOOves England
70 abstain from a too arrogant attitude
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

--'"N.s BRONCHIAL TROCHRs are
AllTn as an admirable remedy
-. z .l-e1l-is, Hoarseness, Coughs and
~ --olo.es Of the Throat and Lungs.
~ .--.aln no hurtful ingredients, but
~ e- an times De used with safety. Sold
p 80. Price > cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

st. PETERsBURG. August 3.-The I-e-
d0MOddStl newspaper says that serious
designs TO incite a revolt in Poland have
been discovered. 1t hopes that the ap-
pOlntment Of General GOurkO as Governor
General Of Warsaw, Will Illustrate the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

LONDON. August 3.-The trial Of the 10
Jews at Nyregyhyaza. Hungary. charged
with numbering Esther SOlymOsi. a Chris
tian girl, in the Synagogue at Tisza Ess-
lar in order to procure her blood to mix In
passover bread. has been concluded. and a
verdict Of not guilty returned.
The state was ordered to pay the costs
of tho trial
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
sUwANNEE corNrY. -.

LIVE OAK, august 2.-There is a sman
increase in the acreage. The condition
Of the crop Is generally good, but the sea-
son is later. There has been too much
rain. The weld viii be about 0ne-ffth Of
bale to the acre. Picking will begin
about the last week in August The
lack Of labor is felt more than ever be-
fore
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

JASPER, August 2.-The acreage is
about the same as last years. The con-
dition Of the crop is good and rather
better than at this time lsat wear.
Worms have already appeared on one
large plantation. The yield will be about
400 pounds Of seed cotton Per acre. There
is not fun SUNNY of labor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
Flour Mill Turned

DETROIT, August 3.-The Commercial
FIGURING Mills Of this city, belonging to
Henkel & Voorhees,. were totally DESTROY
ed by fire last evening. They were among
the largest in this state. The loss is So
00O. and the insurance 50. The work
Of rebuilding will be commenced immedi-
lately.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

MACON. GA, August 3.-An old feud
between Job Peet and L. Perdue, led the
latter to make an attack on Peet at East
man to-day. Perdue advanced toward
Peet with an axe, whereupOn the latter
fired twice with shotgun. killing Perdue
instantly
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

BERLIN. August 3.-An the newspa-
pers here demand an inquiry into the
case Of the late Professor PutlitZ- who
recently committed suicide after having
drawn a death lot in a sO-called AmerI-
can duel. some papers allege that the
duel was provoked by a Jewish LAWYER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

NEW YORK. August 3.-The Catholic
Abstinence Union Of America. at its ses-
sion IN Brooklyn yesterday, elected the
following officers: Rev. J. W. Cleary Of
Wisconsin, President; Rev. J. ID. BOwles
Of Ohio. Treasurer. and James {. Nolan
Of s. Paul. Minnesota Secratarr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
MHITFIEI.n CorNrH

DALTON, August The acreage is
about 10 per cent. lower than that Of last
year. The plant is small. owing to the
drought, and the season is about three
weeks later than the last. Much damage
may result from heavy rain. An accu-
rate estimate Of the probable yield cannot
be made at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

Mrs. :. L. Peterson, Wadley, Ga, says:
.'Dr. H. L. Battle prescribed Browns Iron
Bitters for my dyspepsia. Two bottles
entirely cured me,n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

WASHINGTON. August 3.-Eugene Was
din. of Charleston. :. c.. has been ap-
pointed Assistant Surgeon of the Marine
Hospital service for duty in New Orleans.
vice F. j. O'COnnor resigned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

WASHINGTON. August 3.-The Hill In
yestigating Committee held its last ses
sion this morning prior TO the preparation
of its report,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

COLUMBIA, :. c., August 3.-Perry jet
ter, sentenced TO be hanged at Union for
burning the residence Of Lafayette Briggs,
was to-day granted a respite BY the Su-
preme Court pending an appeal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
seven FngIishmen on Ischia

NAPLES. August 3.-Seven Englishmen
were killed by the earthquake on the
island of Ischia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

GRIFFIN, August 1.-The acreage Is )
per cent. less than that of last year. The
crop Is small, poor and backward owing
TO drought. There have been but light
showers since June 13. The probable
yield will be about 300 or 400 pounds Of
seed cotton per acre. The heavy rain TO-
day will delay picking till the 10Th or 18th
inst
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
TERRELL COUNTY.

DAWSON. August 2.-The acreage is
about 30 per cent. Of the usual area. The
condition Of the crop is 80 per cent. There
has been a protracted drought. and the
crop is threatened BY caterpillars. The
yield will be about 800 pounds to the
acre. Picking Will begin about August
Is. There is a lack of labor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

HAwKNsyILLE, July 31.-The average
is about tue same as that OF last year.
The condition of the crop is good. The
crop has been damaged one-third by
drought and is threatened with worms.
The yield viii be about one-fourth OF a
bale per acre. Picking will begin about
August 10th or 18th. There is a full sup
DIy of la IlOr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

BAINBRIDGE, July 2S.--The acreage is
about the same as that Of last year. The
condition Of the crop is about 20 per cent.
lower than that OF last season. There
nave been four weeks of drought, but
there IS rain enough at present. The
caterpillar has appeared in some sections.
but has done little damage. The Weld
Will be about 125 pounds lint to the acre.
Picking will begin August 1st. Labor Is
very scarce.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
WHITE COUNT.

CLEVELAND, July 30.-The acreage is
about the same as last year. The condi-
ton Of the crop is poorer than il was at
this time last season. There has been no
rain for six weeks. The yield per acre
will De about 200 pounds Of lint Der acre.
Picking will begin about August 20.
There Is a good supply of labor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

LEXINGTON. July 31.-The acreage is
about the same as that Of last wear. The
condition of the crop is about y per cent.
below that of last year. The crOp has
been damaged by drought. The Weld
VIII De about 100 pounds per acre. Pick
Ing VIII begin about August ., if the
drought continues. There is a rood snn-
DIV OF labor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
ECHOLs COUNTY

cTATENVtLLE. July 30.-The condition
q the crUp Is not as good as it was at this
time last year. The crop has been in
Iured by too abundant rains in the spring.
Picking viii begin about the middle Of
August. Labor Is scarce,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
BAKER COUNTY,

NEWTON, July 3O.-The acreage is
about the same as last years. Compared
with last season the present condition Of
the crop is gloomy. There is a decrease
Of at least 10 per cent, owing TO drought
and worms. The estimated yield is about
one-sixth or One-eighth Of a bale tn the
acre. Picking has begun. There is enough
labor 10 gather the crOD.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
WASHINGTON corNrY-

SANDERsvILLE, August 2-The acre
age is the same as that Of last year. The
condition Of the crop does not compare
fayorably with that of last season. The
crop has suffered from drought. The
probable yield will be about $50 pounds
seed cotton per acre. Picking will begin
about the 10th or 18th instant. Labor is
plentiful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
.IOHNs0N corNrv

WRIGHTsyILLE. August 1.-The acre
age Is about 10 per cent. above that of
last year. The condition Of the crop is
about 80 per cent. below that of last year.
There has been a drought Of five weeks
duration. The yield will be about 800
pounds per acre. Picking will begin
about September l. There is a lack of
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

CANION, August The acreage is
about three per cent. less than that OF last
year. The crop is not in very good con-
dltlon. From present indications there
Will be falling OF Of > per cent from
last years yield. The only damage sus-
tained thus far has been from drought.
The average yield will be about $50
pounds 10 the acre. Picking will begin
about September l. There is some lack
of labor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
COLUMBIA COUNTY.

APPLING, July 3O-The acreage is
about 103 per scent. and the condition
about 80 per cent. The crop has been
damaged by drought. The Weld will be
about 800 pounds per acre. Picking will
begin about September lst. There is a
lack Of labor,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

ZEBULON, July 30.-The acreage is
about the same as that Of last year. About
0ne-thlrd OF the county is suffering for
want Of rain. The crop is clean and we'll
worked. The yield viii be about 80 per
cent. as compared with last year. or
about One-thIrd OF bale per acre. Pick
ing viii begin about August Is. Labor.
T though plentiful, is not as reliable as one
would Ike The weather has been layo--
able for fruiting, but the stalk is smaller
than last Near
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

CUssETA, July 2s.-Ihe acreage is about
the same as that of last year. The crop is
about three weeks late, small and poorly
fruited, and has been severely injured BY
drought IN this immediate section. The
yield VIII not from present appearances
be over a good average. Picking
will begin about the middle or last OF
August. Labor is rather scarca
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04

An Interesting Resume from Bibb-
t4,,s q Green County citizen was Mis-
-sEsa for jefferson Davis and Made
P-i.ouer-A Revolving Cutting Affair
HlrkinsKille.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-10-23
Still More Yellow Fever.

San Francisco, Oci. - -Ckevs Monicco,
Swiss passenger, who arrived Yesterday
on the steamer tiT"Ea1a from Panama,
died this morning. His body will De buried!
with the same precaution taken in previous
cases Of yellow fever brought from Nazat-
Ian. All other passengers have been trans
ierred 10 the old steamer China now used
as sort Of quarantine hospitsl- The
mails. cargo anu everything else aboard CT
the steamer had been iumiga;ed before Re-
ing brought ashore. w. w. FELTON,, a resi-
den; ii Mazatian. now staying in the city,
announces The receipt of letters from his
brother saying that although the fever is
now abating in MAJ, titan, July 1880 had
. led from it in that place alone. He also
confirms the news already telepraphed OF
the destruction oil Allate by hurricane.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-10-23
The Corean Museum Scheme.

Washington, Ocr. 2O.-Tah Chesun has
recently asked the co operation of the de-
partment of state In the proposed establish
ment OF museum at Seoni. their capital.
The following note from Waellen, written
BY the vice-president of foreign affairs, at
Seoul, and transmitted nv he minister To
the department, fully shows forth the oh
ject and purpose of the enterprise with
view Ia developing the commercial and
industrial resources OF the kingdom of CO.
rea, and i'm order to facilitate trade ii is
proposed 10 establish at Seoul, the
capital. museum in which
among other things, will be
exposed samples and models Of articles Of
foreign export likely to prove of interest
and beneti, TO Z population of 100000
souls just emerging from most primitive
state.
The Corean government should have the
privilege Of purchasing these articles at
the prices named in the invoices Ii is
hoped by this system 10 develop trade tn
The mutual advantage of all. And as any
orders which may be The ou,grow,h of it
can be sent direct To the manufacturers,
the aid of middle men will no; he needed,
and American firms having no representa-
,ives will he largely benefited Iher,by.
No date has been decided upon for the
opening exhibition, but our government
will do all it ctn TO promote the object in
view. Exhibits OF agriculture and min
ing implements and tools Were particu-
iarly desired. ard ii is probable all these
articles will find ready sale
No arrangement has been made by the
Chinese government for the transportation
TO Shanghai. but from that point it i I'M
derstood such articles will he forwarded 10y
the agent, Mr.. Sne,hlsge, at the expense Of
he government. He is prepared to re-
ceive goods as soon as they can be sent.