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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-15
BLOWING GREAT GUNS.
More Blasts which Tell of the Fury G
the Recent Gale.


the Recent Gale.
WILMINGTON, n. c., Sept. 1.-THE
steamer City of Atlanta, Capt. Lockwood,
from Charleston, ;. c., for New York.
with thirty-three passengers on board.
was tOwed into Smithville yesterday even
ing by the revenue cutter COlfaX, which
encountered the steamer while searching
for the missing Frying Pan Shoals
Lghtship. The City of Atlanta
was in tow of the British Empire
from Vera Cruz and Havana for
New York. The latter steamer fell in
with her l20 miles southeast of Whining
ION leakIng and asking assistance. which
was rendered and the disabled steamer was
taken III tow. The City of Atlanta left
Charleston Saturday and on Sunday
encountered heavy gale from the north
east, which increased to a hurricane Mon
day evening. The steamer leaked in the
after ports, through which over seven feet
OF water entered the ship, drowning the
hres. She drifted from 1 O'Clock Monday
evening until l0O'clOck Tuesday morning.
when she was taken in tow bv the British
Emplfe and towed off Frying Pan Shoals
ana thence TO SmithVille by the revenue
cutter ColfaX. The steamer has been
pumped out and will proceed to her desti-
hatloh as soon as the necessary repairs
are made. Most Of her passengers, among
Wnom were several ladies and children.
came up to this city on the tug Blanche.
One OF the officers of the steamer British
Empire, w. p. Fernald, also came up
with the party.
The steamship Raleigh. which sailed
from Baltimore for this port Saturday.
reached her wharf this morning. She Ell
countered gale in which the barometer
1ell to -. Her boiler was started. and
her sm0ke-stack blown away, and the
blow connections leaked so badly that
they had to be cut away to keep the water
out OF the vessel. The steamer is not Sc
rIouSly damaged.
BALTIMORE. Sept. 1.-THE steamship
American, which arrived at this mort
this morning, brought the Captain and
crew OF the schooner Frank Atkins from
New York to Port ROYAL. ;. c.. with a
cargo OF guano. The Atkins encountered
the gale and sprang a leak. Her crew
We're taken off OH Tuesday last 100 miles
southwest of Cape Hatteras.
ASHINGToN, Sept. l4.-Surgeon
General Hamilton, of the Marine HOspi-
taI service, this morning received the
following telegram from Surgeon Bail
hoche at Fort Monroe: s'Surgeon Smith
boarded the steamer American this MORN
ing, and found all were well. He tumi-
gated her and allowed her to pass. The
American picked up the Captain and
seven men. 800 miles south of Hatteras,
OF the wrecked schooner Frank Atkins.
bound from New York to Port ROYAL.
Ihe American was bound from Vera
Cruz to Baltimore"
LONDON, Sept. 14.-The bark Brage,
from PascagOula for Falmouth, which was
reported at sea on the 4th instant full of
water, was abandoned. Her crew were
taken on board of the Norwegian bark
Alliance, and have been landed at Dun
genCss.
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RAVAGEs OF THE FLAMES.
BOstOn's Hotel VendOme has a NarrON
Escape from Destruction.

BOstOn's Hotel VendOme has a Narrow
Escape from Destruction
BOsTON, MASS, Sept. IA fire oc-
Cured at O'Clock this morning on. the
upper floor of the Hotel Vendome. one of
the largest and finest hotels in the city.
The flames spread through a door to a
staircase rapidly. The occupants did not
try to save anything, but escaped as
speedily as possible from that floor, some
in their night clothes. The fire did not
get below the upper floor. but went
through the metallic roof over the eleVa-
tor. The guests lose nothing. the loss
falling upon the prOprietOrs, and being
mainly on furniture and carpets on the
floors underneath that on which the fire
itself did damage. The total damage
is not over 5000. The origin of the fire
is not kaOwn. Many guests knew nothing
of it until they came down to breakfast.
GALVESTON, Sept. IA Hillsboro dis
patch says that Bowler & Hirner's cotton
gin mills, west of there, have been burned.
one man was burned to death.
SEA CLIFF, l.. l., Sept. 14.-Bay View
Hotel, located here, was entirely destroy
ed by fire at O'Clock this morning. The
buildings near it were saved by the efforts
of the citizens.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA fire early this
morning destroyed the Brooklyn Felt Hat
Works of VIM. A. BO9lin & Co., at Nos.
300 to 30l Park avenue, and the Novelty
straw Hat Factory owned by Charles Il.
Everat, at Hall street and Park avenue.
The loss is about 100000.
MACON, Sept. 14.-A negro dwelling on
the plantation of 3. NJ. Bateman, near
Byron, was burned this morning, and two
children perished in the flames
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RIOTOUs MINERS UP IN ARMS.
Peace Restored After IA Battle, Which
Cost Two Lives and Many Wounds.

Peace Restored After IA Battle, Which
Cost Two Lives and Many Wounds.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE following
special is printed here, dated Reading,
Pa, to-day: "a dispatch from Hazleton
says that fearful riot took place near
there yesterday, at a coal mine on the
upper Lehigh. number of miners were
discharged, and they threatened to de-
stroy the company's property. The con-
stabulary were called out, and a terrible
fight with pistols occurred. A woman
named Harding was instantly killed and
young girl of six years was also
instantly killed. A Police Captain
was shot through the hand. Nine
miners were arrested and eleven
revOlvers were found on their persons.
A number of men were slightly wounded
and several officers were badly hurt in
making the final charge, which resulted
in the capture Of the rioters. One of the
miners took refuge in his house and fired
at the officers. They returned the fire and
rallied andcaptured their man, and finally
quiet was restored.
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GREAT PERIL IN CANTON.
The Natives Ready to Rise at any Mo
ment.

meut.
LONDON, Sept. IA dispatch from
Hong Kong gives additional details of
the rioting at Canton on Monday last.
The riot began at O'Clock in the MORN
ing. AS previously stated. the trouble
was caused by a quarrel between some
Chinese and Portuguese watchman on
the quay. During the latter part of the
riot some of the merchants armed them
solved to defend their property. The
party consisted Of nine Germans and
three Englishmen. They fired into
the mob, killing five Cinnamon
and wOunding many more. The
arrival of Chinese troops finally checked
the mob. There are now two British, one
French and five Chinese gunbOats mOored
in the river abreast the foreign settlement.
Ihe Chinese have placards on the walls
OF the city applauding the action of the
pOpulace, and calling upon them to kill
the Europeans at the next opportunity
which presents itself. The different Con-
suls at Canton admit that the situation is
very serious, and that the future of the
European colony is gloomy in the ex-
treme. There is almost an open war be-
tween the native and foreign elements, and
~ VII DC HeCcoSdIy 10 nave men-OI-Wdr
in the harbor for a long time to come, as
measure of protection. The houses
burned by the mob include 10 English, /
American. German and French. The
Consuls have forwarded to the VicerOy
an ndentical note holding him answera-
bic for the destruction of property, be-
cause he failed to promptly send troops
when advised OF the disorders. Three
Cinnamon who were caught in the act of
plunderlng property, and the Portuguese,
who was the immediate cause of the out
break, are now in Imprisonment at the
British Consulate.
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Montgomery's New Court House,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Bids were
opened at the Treasury Department TO-
day Tor the iron and tin work on roofs of
the court house and post office at Mont
gomery, Ala, as follows: d. w. Stock
still, Washington, $2,269; J. L. Thorn.
Philadelphia, 100; John Siddon. Ro,
chester, n. Y, So, 1873; David Inglehardt.
Montgomery, $S,67S; William +. ingalls,
Il Co. Montgomery s., 440; w. r.. Kinnear
Il Co. Columbus, o., $1,000; Kinsley 4
Miller, Chicago, $3,733. For stating for
the same as follows: Kinsley a. Miller
Chicago, SO, 1888; John Siddon, Rochester
\. Y, $1,010; w. r. Kinnear & Co. co,
lumbus, ~, $500; William Hall II Sons,
liams S925
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-15
BALTIMORE,s ORIOLE.
The Mystic Pageant Pictured with
FlOwery Vividness.

Flowery Vividness.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 1.-THE procession
of the mystic pageant closing the Oriole
festival of 1888 took place tonight. The
city was in its best holiday attire. fiags
streamers and banners of every device
waved from tiagstatfs and windows. and
wires suspended from house to house
across the streets. Baltimore and Eutaw
streets were panorama, CAV and brill
liant col0rs tluttering in the clear MOON
light, and dazzling in the blaze of cleo
trlc, calcium and colOred lights. The
cOlOrs OF Lord Baltimore, sable and gold.
was seen at every turn. The stars and
stripes intermingled with the flags of
Great Britain, Germany and France.
Miles of almost continuous platforms
erected above the sidewalks on each side
Oh Baltimore and EutaW streets, and the
crossings were all covered and decorated
with fancy cOlOred bunting and flags.
While this scene was displayed overhead.
the sidewalks presented one of no less in
terest. A moving mass of people, many
thousands IN number, from all parts of
the land-East, West and the far South
all ages, III silks and hOmeSpun, with
happy, smiling faces, moved along as they
best could. Seated on platforms above
this moving multitude were thousands of
ladies and gentlemen, many in full dress,
laughing and chatting and enjoying the
scene. Shortly after s O'Clock the pro-
cesslOn was formed at Eutaw Place and
Lawrence street, and moved in two di-
visions of sections, according to the pub
lished programme.
The procession moved smoothly through
out the entire route and was enthusiast
cally applauded by the immense crowd.
The last float reached the end a snort
while before midnight. Many of the floats
were most artistically designed and beau
tifully executed. The Oriole ball fol-
lowed at the Academy of Music and con-
tinued until a late hour.
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NEW YoRK's HUMAN VULTUREs.
The City Again Victim to the Tune of
Cool Hundred Thousand.

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NEW YORK, September 14.-The rumor-
ed defalcatiOn of from 100000 to 5000, 900,
in the Water Registers office, bureau of
the Department of Public Works, created
some stir around the City Hall to-day.
Commissioner of Public Works Thompson
said that he was investigating the matter.
Mayor Edison said that Mr.. Thompson had
spoken to him some time ago
about one or more persons who
had been feloniOusly collecting water
rents around the city and giving receipts
for them in the name of the department.
but he did not know how much money
had been so collected. The city, he said,
could not possibly lose a cent, all unpaid
water rents being a lien on the property
and bar to a clear title in ease of sale.
He said that there was no necessity of
his ordering an investigation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-15
PHILLIPS OUT FOR BUTLER.
Republicans Bitterly Denounced and
the Governor Lauded to the Skies

Republicans Bitterly Denounced and
the Governor Lauded to the Skies.
Bos ON, Sept. 14.-Wendell Phillips, in
letter to the Boston advertiser. denies
the current report that he has changed
his views regarding Governor Buffers re-
election, and says that he shall hail his
reelection next year as vast stride to-
ward relieving the State from the Repub-
lican incubus which weighs so heavily
upon it. He says that his time has not
come to rally the party on either green
back or temperance lines, and the idea
loses more than it gains by such a prema-
ture attempt. At present there
can be only two political parties,
of which the Republican is one.
He says II distrust and despise
the Republicans as hypOcrtes and time
servers, as dOuble-deaIers, and as soulless
cartons masquerading in the grave
clothes of their hOnOred predecessors.
They have no right to seek their candidate
among the high-minded and preferable.
Let them choose a fitting leader from
among the Tewksbury marshes and the
peddlers of poor mems bones. He thinks
that the movement which upholds Cover
nor Butler is the protest of earnest men
against all this, including within it many
very evil elements. Its success, he thinks,
will give the living hearts and honest men
of the State room and chance for a move
ment to recognize woman, protect la
Dor, redeem cities from ruin, and
give us currency that will
help and serve business instead of cramp-
ing and undermining it as the bank mo-
nopOly, this hybrid currency, does now.
Consequently | have not changed my
views about Governor Butler but | think
he certainly ought to be reelected. Proba-
bly, he will be reelected, and he may
safely challenge comparison as to his
career and conduct with any prominent
political character i'll the State''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-15

uhIaYorable to continued growth. but tn
want OF ram could be met bv a proper
selection of soil; the worst selection
would be high and dry fields: the best. a
thoroughly drained swamp. But | look
upon the johnson grass as having greater
prospective value than either of the
pants named. In Alabama and in others
OF the Southern States it is proving TO be
one OIL the best grasses for hay or for
ieedlng IN the green state, that has so far
been introduced to cultivation This
grass has long been known but its Der-
slstent growth, and the difficulty of eradi-
catlng 1t from cultivated fields, caused it
to be regarded as a nuisance. Its great
est fault is its greatest merit.
ALTHOUGH THE PINEAPPLE
succeeds tolerably well In sandy soils. vet
the best plants and finest fruits are pro-
guced IN soils of lOamy character
Ihere are plenty of lands in Florida
where the pineapple can be grown to great
perfection; Such are the lower living
richer lands usually selected for the cul-
lure OF culinary vegetables. 1t NAV be
suggested that the best preparation of this
klnd OF soil for this fruit, after necessary
drainage, is to plOw it up in narrow
ridges, leaving deep burrows between
them; the tops of these ridges
would be between three and four feet
the ridge. This would secure both deptb
and warmth of soil. The pineapple is not
aVerse 10 moisture when the soil is warm
ana the plant in growing condition, al
though it will erISt under conditions of
considerable dryness. The best fruits
which ! have seen, both as to size and
quality, have been taken from plants
which were grown on a strong lOamv
SOIL. Another eXpedient might be tried.
In certain parts of the world
where the seasons are ir
regular and late spring frOsts of common
occurrence, 1t is a practice to collect piles
OF drIed weeds and other cOmbustible rub
blsh, to be ready for firing and raising "A
smoke III orchards of apples and other
kinds of fruits which would be liable to
sustain injury from IA slight frost. This
Is becoming a common practice in Cali
iornIa, In sections where frosts prevail
AFTER the vineyards are well advanced in
growth. Pacific papers make fire.
quent mention of crops having been
saved through this means, while
neIShborlng fields, where this pre-
caution was not employed, have
suffered severely, and l can vOuch for its
efhcacy in my own practice. Frosty nights
are so rare that this precaution would
be sufficient to prevent injury.
not only to plantations of pineapples. but
also to orange groves. The fires NAV be
lighted at night when frost is indicated.
but it is found equally preventive of in
jury If the smoke is thrown densely over
the plants before sunrise. A sprinkIing
OF coal tar on dampened straw or weeds,
increases the density of the smoke and
renders it more effective"
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negroes visited house Of infamv kept BY a
white woman named SprOuse. and they car
Ileu supply OF whisky with them. 4 row
occurred and II seems that Massey was put to
night Next morning his body was found
stun and dead. severely cut on the breast and
sue. lie went from Spartanburg county
near Reidville.
AIKEN Regiei0: Mr.. Daniel Jackson, of
W lh9s0r, informs us that last week a son OF
MT Johnson, who was attending church near
that place, had his horse stolen by a tramp
VINO put out Tor parts unknown. Mr.. john
son Immediately sent of telegrams on discoy-
ering his loss TO several points on the South
carolina Railway and on the c. &. 4 A. r.
H., giving description of the horse and re-
questlng that the horse, il found, be detained
and rider arrestsd. A day or two after a tel
egram was received by him from LeesviiIe
announcing the capture Of the thief and
horse
Aetcs and Courier: 4 singular suit is under
consideration at Lexington. 1t was brought
by ID. } Griffith, administrator Of the estate
OF W. ,. Hook, deceased. against the Char
lOtte Road. Mr.. Hook. sometime since was
Killed by negro, and his body placed on the
Charlotte Railroad track. Three trains ran
over the body. suit Is brought to recover
damages for injuries done to the corpse. The
plalntln charges negligence on the part of the
railroad in allowing such mutilation and
claims that there is property in a dead body
as well a. the clothes 1t may have on He is
represented by ex-senator Meetze and Gen.
Aoumans, and the railroad by RiOn x Bar
ron. Argument was had before W. J. ASS
mann, referee, on Saturday week.
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THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
X. u. Dun Il Co.'s View of the Situa-
ton Very Hopeful.

NEW YORK, Sept. I4.-R. G. Dun 4 Co.
report that the weather, though some-
what unreasonable, is favorable to the
progress of fall trade, especially in the
dry goods business, IN which ii has been
very active during the week with a large
movement of merchandise. The transac-
ti0ns outside of New York as indicated
by the bank exchanges show a consider
able increase with slight decrease in
the city, owing, probably, to exc optional
causes.
Rumors as to the damage to the low
crop have had the effect of stimulating
speculation in that staple and advancing
the price.
The same remark applies to cotton,
which is active and higher.
Some Improvement is needed in the iron
trade with firmer prices.
The grocery trade is satisfactory. Bus
mess at the Stock Exchange has been
lafge with general improvement in
prices.
OF securities money is plenty and at
low rates. Altogether the situation is
more satisfactory than last week. and the
prospect for the coming months appears
TO be excellent. The business failures
Whlle somewhat numerous, are with few
exceptions unimpOrtant the number re-
ported during the week being 173 through
out the United States and Canada.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 14.-A leading grain
circular says that the grain market is
dull in view of the most entire absence of
any consumptive demand. The majority
OF the markets, however, are unchanged,
but less money had to be taken bv dealers
In order to effect sales for cargOs off the
coast. For shipment there is limited in
qulry at the market to-day. There was
an average attendance. There was mode
rate business in wheat at decline of 81.
Flour was dull. In corn there was de-
cline OF 81; for mixed the demand was
limited. Other articles were unchanged
LONDON, Sept. 14.-The Manchester
GUdrtttdn, in its commercial article, says
that the prices of cotton goods are firm,
but the trade is of a retail character.
In the Mincing Lane markets business
on sugar has increased, and West India
muscovadO had advanced Cd per cwt.
above the rates at the beginning of the
month. The market for tea is firmer and
strong with brisk demand for India
brands. The coffee market is firmer, and
Guatemala and Costa Rica brands are
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-15
COLOKED EPIsCOPALTANs.
They Devote Their Attention to Work
ing Women in the south.

They Devote Their Attention to Work
ing Women in the South.
NEW YORK, Sept. 14.-At a meeting of
the Colored Protestant Episcopal Conven-
tion here to-day addresses were made ad-
vocating the establishing of industrial
schools in all the principal Southern cities
where girls between six and eight years
of age could be taught how to sew, cook,
wash and iron. A committee was an
pointed to consider the matter and report
to the convention. A committee was ap-
pointed to confer with the Sewanee Con-
vocation Committee on church work, and
to report year hence. Rev. Alex. Crum-
nell, Rev. Chas. III. Thompson and Rev.
c. o. Brady were appointed a committee
on advancing the work of cOlored women
in the South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-15
Bat and Ball.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Games of base
ball were played to-day as follows:
At PhiladeIphia-The morning game
resulted Clevelands 8; Philadelphias 8.
The afternoon game resulted Clevelands
8; Philadelphias 1.
At Wilmington-Brooklyns IL; Quick
steps 6.
At MISUNDERSTANDING I; Anthra-
cites 3.
At New York-New Yorks 4; Buf-
falOs l.
At Observation-Disclosures ,; De-
trOits 1.
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% Is reported that copper ore has been dis
covered near -. Marks.
r. F. PauIiIn- -ho; and killed. near Haw-
thorn. teW days since. three large wild cats.
Miss Rosa Beriaeb and 4. Walzer. of Jack
-Hurtde. were married W ednesday afternoon.
Leon county farmers are going To make the
culture 'i ue- an item IN their profits here
after.
Tie travel for Florida has already set in.
Tile BOATS iu Pdlatka are loaded with land
buyers.
Eggs are selling in the Gainesville market
10 from thirty-tYe 90 forty cents per
dozen.
Mr.. Gilman. of brooklyn, has a jujube tree
bearing fruit. The fruit of this tree is used
in making Juju paste.
Mr. ID. Howard, Of Orange City, intends
visiting Jerusalem this fall. He will start
this week and expects TO be absent for two
wears.
4 contractor at Orange city has sent To
New ork for mechanics % assist him in COM
p.eins buildings now under contract. he
ln.iln- DC impossible To find sufficient reliable
leu nearer home.
Tie schooner Annie Barton. which arrived
so Jacksonville Thursday. from Baltimore,
vas compelled 90 throw over 20O barrels of
Kerosene oIl which formed her deck load.
during The gale of sunday.
Thursday night as the Fernandina train was
arriving ar Jacksonville the engine and sew
rral cars ran OF the track just north of the
Hogan creek trestle, which was caused by the
switch being carelessly left open. The train
NAs stopped just as the engine was mounting
ilt cross ties of the trestle. No great amount
9i damage was done. and no one was injured
Tie Passengers were taken from the train i'm
carriages and brought TO the city via East
Jacksonville.
The neLand Ec4s says: "a short time after
Twelve O'Clock last Monday, while Mr.. Wm:
Cook. Of Spring Garden. was lying down. his
house was struck 10y lightning. and actually
-hIvered. He was stunned by the shock. ON
atour of inspection, after hc had regaiued con-
scI0usncss, Mr.. Cook discovered that nearly
aii the nails had been lOOsened. the timber un-
iomted. boards split. all the glass broken. the
Top II sewing machine burning and the
whole house seemed ready 10 full 10 pieces"
The Alachua exhibit, which has been for
varied 10 Louisville, comprises nearly every
thing raised in Florida. There were corn.
oais- rice, rye, chufas. pinders. chufa hav
crab grass hay. oranges, lines, lemons, grape
lrlit hSnanas. Japan persimmOus, arrow
root plant growing, rice growing, pineappleS
growing Bermuda grass growing. sugar
canes and sugar, samples of syrup. honey,
samples Of cassava starch and arrow root
starch. sorghum canes and second crop of
seed. half block Hint from Archer. fiint from
Hammock Ridge. a block of timber. two feet
cube, from Gainesville. iron ore from Gaines
fuie, IRON ore from Waldo, board of Florida
mahogany. one of Chinaberry. two of curly
pine, century plant over twenty feet high
-ui other things too numerous 10 mention