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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
ENGLAND and liz Rnnrs

LONDON, Oct. There is dissensior
in the Cabinet upon the action taken in
relation to matters at the Cape of Good
Hope. The majority Of the Ministry are
opposed to inaugurating a campaign by
British forces against the Beers. 1t il
reported that in consequence of the de.
Yelopment Of this opposition, it has been
decided to forward Instructions to Sir
Hircules Robinson, Governor General OF
the colony of the Cape of Good Hope. ia
limit his action against the Beers to the
sending only of the local force at his com.
mand to maintain British protectorate in
Bechuanaland
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
MINNIE PALMER SUES R.K. FOX
The police Gazette" Charged with De-
flaming the Actress, Fair Name

NEW YORK, Oct. Miss Minnie Pal
mer, the actress, is suing Richard X. Fox,
Of the Police Gazette, for libel, claiming
$4,000. She charges that several libelous
articles were published in the Police Ga
zette, in which her relations with her
manager, John r. Rogers, were misrep-
resented, and that the articles re-
t1ected seriously upon her character
and reputation in every respect possible
She claims that the articles were intended
to injure her character and therefore asks
damages. The case came up to-day be-
fore Judge Truck in the Superior Court.
Mr.. Fox put in an answer in which he
acknowledged the publication of the libel,
but says that 1T was published for the pur-
pose of advertising her. Col. Charles
Spencer, counsel for Mr.. Fox, claimed that
Mr.. Rogers had promised his client that if
he would publish a portrait of Miss Pal
mer, and give her a favorable notice
in the paper, the case would not
be pressed Tor tIial. At the same time
Col. Spencer moved an adjournment of
the case on the ground of the absence OF a
witness. The counsel for Miss Palmer
denied the statement made by Mr.. Spencer.
He declares that Miss Palmer did not
want an advertisement through such
paper. The case was adjourned until
tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08

TRENTON, N. j., Oct. IA meeting of
the New Jersey general committee on the
New Orleans Exposition was held at the
State capitol here to-day, Gov. Albeit
presiding. Thirty members were present
and encouraging reports were received
from the subcommittee. Gen. Barney.
State Commissioner, also made a report
in which he stated that New Jersey would
make good display. The finance COM
mittee has made arrangements to raise
$1,000 to pay incidental expenses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
THE wEALTrIEsT WOMAN.

Miss Mary Garrett, Daughter of John w.
Garrett, Probably the Richest Unmar-
ried Lady Living,
If any of the estimates, even the lowest,
placed upon the value of the estate of the
late John w. Garrett, the great railroad
president, prove to be correct, says a
Washington special, his only daughter,
Miss Mary Elizabeth Garrett, will be the
richest unmarried lady in this country
Inc estimates run all the way from S15,-
C00,000 to $4,000, 900, and the latter is
quite as likely to be correct as the former.
With the CARROTS 81 always means at
least 100 cents. There has never been
anything like water in any of their Sc
curltles, the ann of their work being to
make actual and not apparent value for
everything they own.
Miss Garrett receives as her share of
the estate the elegant and costly resi-
dence at the corner of Monument and
Cathedral streets, with all the plate.
furniture and pictures it contains. This
property is just now undergoing exten-
slVe improvements, and will, when com
pleted, be one of the finest structures in
the city. The picture gallery alone will
De worth large fortune, and she was also
to be the owner Of Monte Bello, one of the
finest and most extensive pieces of
property owned by Mr.. Garrett. and of
the beautiful Garrett cottage at Deer
Park, where her father died. In addition
to this property, Miss Garrett will also
come in for her third of the personal
estate.
Miss Wolff, of New York, has until now
been considered the wealthiest unmarried
lady in America, but Miss Garretts for
tune VIII be even greater than hers. Miss
Wolff is maiden over 30 years of age,
who has devoted her years to deeds of
charity.
Miss Garrett is only 2S, but has had
more experience than probably any lady
OF her years in the country. As her
fathers confidential secretary, she had
ample opportunity to study his affairs,
and during the latter days OF his life she
transacted much of his business,
1t is stated of her that on several occa-
sions she noted the expressions made by
great railroad magnates while conversing
with her father, ana afterward committed
them to paper for future reference. Miss
Garrett is an expert stenographer, and
her knowledge of this art has proven very
useful to both her father and herself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
ZoIa's First Luck

BERLIN, Oct. IN. ZOla in a preface
to the first work on "Mysteries de Mar
seilles," which is being published, tells a
story of his early suffering in which he
states that he had failed to obtain a sale
of his writings and was in want of daily
bread, when the manager ofa small journal
published in Marseilles proposed to sup
ply him with a mass of police reports as
material for a romance. Zola accepted a
proposition Of payment of two sous per
line as piece of luck. He has succeeded
ever since. and has followed this method
of work upon the basis of these docu-
mentS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
A Consecration's Centennial

ABERDEEN, Oct. THE centenary
celebration of the conservation of DR..
Samuel Seabury as Bishop OF Con-
necticut opened here to-day. Communion
services were held in all the Episcopal
churches, many American clergymen as
sisting. The Bishop of Connecticut was
present and preached at one of the
churches. DR.. Seabury was consecrated
in this city in 1854, and was the first
Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church
in America.
A banquet was held this afternoon in
connection with the Seabury celebration.
The Marquis of Lothian presided. All the
Scotch Bishops, and the Bishops of Arm
chester, Minnesota, Albany and Fond-du-
Lac were present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
FLORIDA.

The drill Is stuck tight in Leesburg's ar
tesian well at a depth Of 375 feet.
The ladies Of the Leesburg Baptist Church
nave presented the church with a beautiful
cabinet organ.
Tallahassee merchants complain of the rates
on cotton from Tallahassee to Savannah.
They claim that they pay more per 100 pounds
than either Monticello or Quincy. The for
mer pays J5 cents per leo as against as and 35
from the other places.
The capitol building at Tallahassee is now
undergoing extensive repairs. a large corps
OF Workmen are engaged In putting down new
hooflng on the ground floor, and making new
steps Tor the balconies. They are also placing
scauoldinE around the immense building
preparatory 70 scrapiug the entire outside
and IN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
Florida ON the Wire.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct. THE
suburbs, has granted a right of way to
the Savannah, Florida and Western Rail-
way to construct street railroad.
An immense cOlored camp meeting is
progressing in this county.
The Duval Building Association sold
SO, 500 tonight at so per cent.
The county commissioners appointed to-
day registration officers and inspectors
for the various precincts.
A negro of this county is the father of
35 children.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
MINOR MENTION BY WIRE.
some Little Items of Interest and Some
Items of Little Interest.

BERLIN, Oct. 7.-The mission OF Senior
| Serpa PlwentOl, who recently arrived here
| for the purpose Of urging upon the German
| Government the claims OF Portugal to the
| Congo country, has completely failed in the
| object sought to be attained.
LYONS. oct. IA bomb was maliciousIy
| exploded last evening upon window sill OF
| the gendarmes barracks quarter in this city.
| The windows of the barracks were broken
and the wall was damaged, but nobody was
! hurt.
NEW YORK, Oct. THE Continent. con-
Quoted by Judge Albion w. Tourgee has been
after be incorporated with that journal.
Judge Tourgee will conduct his department
in the Christian at Work.
DUBLIN, Oct. THE criminal department
at Dublin Castle will cease to be a distinct
branch Of service. Its staf Will be reduced
and it viii be managed by Sir Robert UamiI-
ton in place Of Lee Anderson, who is about To
retire.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 7.-A1l the trunk lines from
the sea0oard westward have granted one and
one third rates to delegates to the Conference
of Charities and Corrections which meets
here on Oct. I3. The ARRANGEMENTS of the
local committee are now perfected. and q
convention OF unusual interest is expected.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Oct. Lieut.. Greelv
leaves for Washington about Nov. 5. His
health Is slowly improving.
ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 7.-Gen. GOurko has
been appointed member of the Council OF
the EMPIRE.
BUENOs AYREs, Oct.7.-It is oflciaIlv stated
that the Bolivian Congress has ratified the
truce with Chilli.
DUBLIN, Oct. Earl Spencer, Lord Lieu
tenant Of ireland, has left here to pay q visit
to the Queen at Balmoral castle. Rumor is
current that he intends to offer his resigna-
ton.
BERLIN, Oct. 7.-Herr Won Swerrfurth,
the African traveller, has left this city for a
trip on the river Nile and through Central Af-
rlca- Before taking his departure he had ga
interview with the Emperor William aud
Prince Bismarck.
WAsHISGT0S, Oct. 7.-The sew stoel
cruiser Atlanta, on the ways as Chester Pa
win be launched on Thursday next. The des,
patch boat Dolphin will sail from Cheaff,- 5e
same day for New York. -
LoNDoS, Oct. 7.---Advices received here
state that the steamship Miramar. while ,s a
voyage from Yokohama FOR Hon. - s=..< =. 9
lost, with the exception Of two Chinese. -
AIKNNA, Oct. L. Owing fo fhe .-r.et ~,
Rss'on g kHe agricultural districts Prince
&e4ttaz g Alehtenskln. has 1efnrned u hls
fenAAfs quarters rent. ak,st.E.1lra 4. ne
aggregate to 81 .a0Q,ooQ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
GOING HOME TO VOTE.
900 Employees Making the Pilgrimage
frem Washington to Ohio,


WASHINGTON, Oct. THE Republican
Congressional Committee have received
from the Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia
Air Line and several other Southern rail-
roads propositions to reduce the rate of
fare this year to parties going home to
vote. The members of the committee say
that this is the first time that Southern
roads ever reduced the fare to Republican
voters going home to vote.
A gentleman who has taken the trouble
to look into the matter says that up to
the present time 900 persons have left
Washington for Ohio to vote while
the official rolls show that
only 423 citizens of Ohio are
in the government employ here. From
this he argues that there are several hum
dred persons in Office from Ohio whose
citizenship Is charged to other States, or
that some repeaters are being sent from
the national capital to that State
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
Robbers at work on the Rails.

DENVER, COL, Oct. IA special from
Emporia, Kansas, says: "Early Sunday
morning ten miles west of here, an at
tempt was made to rob Santa Fe passen-
ger train. The robbers evidently intended
to ditch the train, as two rails were un-
spiked, but unmOved. The passenger
train came along, however, at such a
speed that it passed safely over the rails.
When the robbers saw the train fiying by
with its rich booty they evidently became
enraged and fired a volley after it, bullets
striking the cars in several places, but
fortunately hitting no one. Following
the passenger train came freight train,
which was ditched, the fireman being
killed and the engineer seriously injured"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
Lord Lytton's FickIe Love.

LONDON, Oct. 7.-Loujsa Devy, exc
cutrix of Lady LyttOn, published her
private letters to vindicate the character
of the dowager from inaccuracies that
occur in the recent biography. The
letters begin with endearments. Lord
LyttOn calls her his ''poodle.n sends her
"milliOns, millions, millions of kisses. y
calls himself her Gown idolatrous puppv y
etc. The concluding letters are records
of ill-treatment. He tries to stab her with
carving knife, bites her cheeks, knocks
her down and kicks ber about on the floor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08

Some physicians are afraid to prescribe
anything except what they direct the
apothecary to compound. Yet frequently
We find those who have found Browns
Iron Bitters such a valuable medicine
that they are glad to prescribe it. Among
these is DR.. B. f. Smith, of Hat Greek,
Va, who says: Il have frequently pre-
scribed Browns Iron Bitters in my prac-
tice, and find it most excellent prepare
tion.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
washington,s New Presbyterian Church.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Work will be
begun tomorrow on a handsome new
Presbyterian Church on Connecticut
avenue in the northwestern part of this
city, for which subscriptions were made
year and half ago, and are now in pro-
cess of collection. Among the principal
subscribers are Stanley Matthews, of the
Supreme Court, $4,000; eX-Justice Strong,
$4,000; Hon. James g. Blaine, 81, 800; SEN
ator j. Donald Cameron, 1000. S. Shella-
barger, $1,000, and several non-residents
1000 each, including the widow of the
late Gov. Morgan. of New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
Louisville and NashylIie stock

NEW YORK, Oct. IA, syndicate in
Amsterdam and London has taken s5.-
000,G00 in stock and $4,000, 900 in bonds OF
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company at $50 per share for the stock.
The company has reserved the right to
offer the bonds and stock at given prices
to its stockholders, the syndicate taking
whatever the stockholders do not take.
The proceeds will llquldate the entire
floating debt. The company will p1ota.
bly, come out in day or so with a circu
lar to the stockholders.
At meeting of the directors of the
company to-day it was decided to issue a
number of new securities. The official
announcement will be made to the stock
holders by circular tomorrow. To-day
nArticulars Mnrn withhold
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
The Eniscnnal Cnnrra1a

DETROIT, Oct. THE ninth Episcopal
Congress Of the United States met this
morning in this city, the first service be-
ing communion at the st. Johns Church,
after which the regular session began at
Whitney's Opera House. Bishop Harris
presided and delivered the welcoming ad-
dress, after which the Congress adjourned
until O'Clock this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
Grcsham NOT to- Resign.

WASHINGTON, Oct. There is now
every reason to believe that Gen. Gresham
will carry out his own intention to remain
at the head of the Treasury until March 4
while Judge DrummOnd withdraws his
resignation, at least for the present term
of the Circuit Court. This action of
Judge DrummOnd will be the result Of ad-
vice of Judge Harlan, of the Supreme
Court, whose circuit covers Judge Drum
mnnd;s. and of Gen. Gresham.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
The Pennsylvania RaiIroad,s New Order

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 4.-The order OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company re-
fusing through business to this city and
New York originating with the Balti-
more AID Ohio Railroad Company, applies
for the present only to passengers.
Through freight will not be interfered
with. and it is said that the class of bust
ness coming from the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company is Of small amount.
The Pennsylvania Railroad officials have
heard nothing on the subject from the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company's
managers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
The Connecticut Election

HARTFORD, CONN, Oct. 7.-Returns
from all but Is towns give total vote OF
1858 on the biennial sessions amend
ment, with a majority for the amendment
OF l5,lOI. Returns from IA towns show
that the Republicans control tbe boards
of registration in y, the Democrats in 40.
and % are equally divided. This is no
material change from last year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
HowGATE's HONORs REVOKED.
The Means Taken to Perpetuate His
Name in the Arctic Obliterated.

The Means Taken to Perpetuate His
Name in the Arctic Obliterated.
WASHINGTON, Oct. when the Gree
ly expedition started IN 1881 Capt. How
gate was prominently before the public in
connection with Arctic matters, and his
name was a familiar one with the men,
bers of the expedition. They knew moth
ing of the subsequent arrest until their
return, and in their explorations the now
notorious fugitive came in for full share
of the hOnOrs. A body of water was
christened Howgate Lake, point of land
Cape HowgatO, mountain was called
Mount HOwgate, and so on. These des.
ignations were all marked upon the map
and chart brought back by the survivors.
1t is understood that by direction of the
Chief Signal officer the name was erased
wherever it occurred and the names of
other officers substituted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
ST. LOUIS YELLED PROPHETS.
2OO,O Spectators Line the Route of
the Great Parade

the Great Parade.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. THE city has been
entirely given up tonight to the grand
spectacular parade of the Yelled Prophets
in honor of fair week. The affair was a
great success. The spectacle consisted
OF % tableaux on floats, representing a
number of scenes and incidents in Shake
speare's plays. There was the greatest
crowd ever congregated in st. Louis
streets, not less than $4,000 strangers
being in the city and fully 2O0,0 600 people
were huddled and crowded along the line
of march. The fair was also we'll at
tended during the day, there being some
10000 persons on the ground
and the exposition was thronged with
sight-seers. Tonight the usual bail of
the Prophets, which ON this occasion is
very brilliant affair, is in progress at the
hall of the Merchants Exchange
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08

WASHINGTON, Oct. THE following
games of base ball were played to-day:
At BaltimOre-BatimOre G, Louisville 4.
a elphia-IndianapOlis 5. Athletic T..
At Pittsburg-CincinDati 8, Allegheny g.
At New IOrk-St. Louis 0, Metropolitan 0.
The game was called on account Of darkness
at the end of the ninth inning. Toledo T..
Brooklyn 4. The game called on account Of
darkness.
At Observation-Disclosures 8. Cleveland Z.
At DetrOit-Detroit 8, New York /.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
BURNED TO DEATH AT HOME
Justice CIarke's Wife Meets with HOr-
rible Fate at Vienna. Va.

WASHINGTON, Oct. Mrs. Clarke,
wife of Justice William T. Clarke, was
burned to death near Vienna, Va, yester-
day while trying to burn out wasp nest
in her house with a torch. The flames
touched lamp hanging in the room, and
the explosion which followed set fire to
her clothes, as well as to the house. She
sprang into bed to eXtinguish her burn
ont to give an alarm. Before assistance
could be rendered, however, Mrs. Clarke
was dead and the fire had gained such
headway that the house could not be
saved. The body of Mrs. Clarke was re-
covered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
A Prohibition Address.
CHICAGO, Oct. THE following will
no IsS1lpd Tomorrow
sUH IbIIION HEADQUARTERS,
CHICAGO, ILL. Oct. Z. 1854. I

IhUHIbIIION HEADQUARTERS,
CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. Z, 1884.
TO the People Of the Caited States:
In view of the misery and crime resulting
from alcoholism, and of the guilt fastened
upon the people by the governments, munlci-
pal, state and national, by permitting and
even licensing traffic in poison drinks, the
Executive Committee of the Prohibition party
call upon all the people of this country to OBJ
serve Wednesday, Oct. %, as day of fasting,
humiliation and confession; and in view OF
the fact that many all over the land are
crime and are willing to be at cost and pains
10 put 1t away, we call upon all Christian be-
levers to unite in prayer 20 Almighty God
that His aid may be given to a measure
which will result in the speedy putting away
of this guilt and the suppression of the traffic
IN alcoholic drinks. JOHN B. FINCH,
chairman
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
Cut His KYife,a Throat-

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IA dispatch
from Shenandoah, Pa, says that John
Osenbach tonight cut his wife's throat
on a mountain near RingtOwn, and that
the woman ran into Shenandoah and fell
exhausted on the street. The couple had
never lived happily together, owing to
the jealous disposition of the husband.
MIS- OsenDach's wound was sewed up,
but she cannot live. Osenbach escaped
into the woods
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
ASSASSINATION IN TEXAS.
A "COmmittee' Visits an Alleged Horse
Thief and RIoodshad FoIIows

Thief and BIOOdshed Follows.
GALVESTON, Oct. IA Waco special
says: "Last night at Sipe Springs a mob
attacked the residence of a farmer named
Hayes, when his sOn-ln-law Dunlap and
his (Hayes') young son went out to
meet the party. They were at once
attacked, young Hayes being instantly
killed and Dunlap fatally wounded. 1t
seems that another son of Hayes had been
concerned in horse stealing transaction ;
that a committee had notified the elder
Hayes to leave the country, and that the
latter refused to comply. A posse Of citi-
zens started in pursuit of the assass. ms,
several of whom were recognized by Mrs.
Hayes. Serious trouble is imminent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08

MADRID, Oct. THE royal decree in
relation to the importation Of sugars into
Spain, the features Of which were an
pounced yesterday, has been gazetted.
The duties on Cuban and Porto Rico su-
gars viii be abolished Oct. Is. and the
duties on foreign sugars be increased Jan.
L 1884,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
Ruiz,s Men stiu Under Arms

PANAMA, Oct. THE revolutionary
party, commanded by Gen. Ruiz, are still
under arms. The State government mas
not moved against them, and will proba-
bly, not interfere unless hostile acts are
committed. The revolutionary troops re-
main at their camp, and have not at
tempted violence Of any description. No
alarm is felt, and disturbances are not
apprehended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
AN ANSWER TO BLAINE.
Wages Reduced Between 90 and 40 Per
Cent. In Ten Years.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA document
prepared by direction of Senator German.
Chairman of the National Democratic
Executive Committee, was forwarded
issued by the National Committee TO-DAY.
The document is to be used along Mr..
Blaine's route and in answer to his pro-
lection arguments. 1t consists of state
ments relating to wages in tabulated
form, the census reports, and shows
that the wages of working men in this
country employed in all the princiDal in
dustries, fell of from 20 10 10 per cent.
from 1870 to 1880. This table Of figures is
designed more particularly for use in
Ohio and West Virginia. It will be dis
tributed in large numbers in those States
between now and the election,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
nfnrders Her InvaIid Husband.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Oct. T.-Charles
McNair, colOred, was murdered at Laurel
Hill yesterday by his wife, aided by col
ored man and woman. He was an inVa-
lid, and his wife killed him 70 avoid sup
porting him. The murderers were ar
rested and are in iail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-08
The southern Passenger Agents

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 7.-Ata meeting here
to-day of the Southern passenger agents
it was decided to make the tourists rates
the same as last year, AZ cents per mile
the round trip, and also TO place variable
tickets on sale, allowing going and re-
turning by different routes at ~ cents
ner mile