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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
ATLANTA WINS THE WALK.
Deputy Marshal Prater Covers 81 Mile,
and 10 Laps in Six Hours.

deputy marshal Brater Covers 81 Miles
and 10 Laps in Six Hours.
ATLANTA, GA, June 24.-The return
six hours go-as-yOu-pIease foot race
between Macon and Atlanta occurred
here to-day at Kelly, ROsser & Company's
warehouse. The attendance was fine
during the first four hours and
exceptionally good at the close,
fully four thousand people witness
ing the finish. The gate money
Is estimated at $500. The con-
test was gotten up for the benefit of the
Macon and Atlanta libraries, and after
paying the following prizes the remain
der will be divided between the libraries
OF the two cities: First prize, $50; sec
Ond, 500; third, SO; fourth, $50, and
fifth, So. The walkers appeared on the
track at five minutes of O'Clock. and
promptly at O'Clock the. word 90 was
given by the starter. The entries were:
MacOn-NcKay, Guerry, Ford, Tank
ersly and Forester.
Atlanta-Alfred Prater, Nit Wells,
sam Green, Charley Byrd and Frank
Mitchell.
The start was made at a rapid pace,
with Prater in the lead. He made the
first mile, and then continued in the lead
to the finish, keeping nearly all the time
two or three miles ahead. About 4 O'Clock
Byrd left the track, and at O'Clock Ford,
who was head man in the Macon team,
fell out, getting sick. At the close of the
contest the score stood:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
AN INSURANCE sWINDLE.

Man Sends His Family Away, Burns
His House With a Skeleton in 1t and
Flees.
SAN FRANCISCO, June PA Portland,
Oregon, dispatch says: ''The house of
Lewis Kackley, near HiIlsboro, was burn
ed Saturday night. 1t was supposed that
the remains of Kackley were found in the
ruins. His wife and child were absent at
her fathers house. An investigation
leads to the belief that it is an insurance
swindle, and that an old skeleton was
placed in the house to represent the
charred remains of Kackley. His wife ac-
Mowledges to having policies On the life
of her husband and deeds of his property.
Before the Coroner's jury she swore that
she dreamed man shot her husband and
fear compelled her to seek shelter at her
fathers house. Kackley was a German.
30 years old, from Ida Grove, Iowa. and
arrived in Oregon three months ago. He
was insured in the New York Life In
surance Company for $4,000 and the
Mutual Temperance Union for So. 1000. 1t
is stated that he was seen in Southern
Oregon Sunday
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

At its evening session the House passed,
among others, the following bills: To author
ize red list for privates and non-eommis-
stoned officers Of the United states who have
served for period Of thirty years: to provide
for the settlement Of the claims of officers and
men for loss Of private property destroyed IN
the military service; amending the 72d article
OF war 50 that It shall read, ''any general OFF,
Ger commanding an army, or Colonel COM
mandlng separate department, may ap-
point general rts-martial whenever
necessary; but when any such commander is
the accuser or prosecutor OF any ofenses un-
der his command, the court shall be appoint
be by the President, and its proceedings and
sentences shall be sent directly to the Secre-
tary OF War, by whom they shall be laid before
the President for his approval or Or
ders in the case" To provide for
promotions IN the corps of Judge Advocates,
it provides that when an officer shall have
served in that corps for fifteen years as a
Major he shall be promoted to the rank Of
Lieutenant Colonel. The Senate bill was
passed providing for the disposal of abandoned
ana useless military reservations. The House
then at lO:45 o'clock adjourned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
The Shrinlkage of the Securities in which
They Were Interested the Cansa


They Were Interested the Cause.
New YORK, June 24.-Matthew Morgan
Sons, of William street. bankers, have
suspended. The firm is an old one, but
they are not members of the Stock Ex-
change. They are known as merchant
bankers, and drew exchange and dealt in
securities not on the stock list.
The suspension is generally attributed
to shrinkage in the values Of railroad
bonds, especially Denver and Rio Grande.
of which they were large holders at high
prices. Edward Morgan is on his way
from Europe. He is expected to arrive
in few days. 1t is stated that they have
no Liabilities in the Stock Exchange. The
individual members of the firm are large
owners OF real estate, the New York HO-
tel belNg one of their holdings. 1t is be-
lleVed that their inability to realize on
their real estate has been the cause of
the suspension. The house has been in
business IN this city for thirty-five years.
They came originally from New Orleans
ana nave always been the correspondents
OF several London houses. They are rated
at $l,OOO,0OO. Friends of the firm say
that their suspension is a good deal like
the Garrison assignment. and that their
assets exceed their liabilities. Informa-
ton regarding the failure was hard to OBJ
tain and an interview was refused. 1t
was stated that the failure was due to the
general shrinkage, and that the prospects
for resumption were slight.
A mortgage was recorded today by
which Edward Morgan and w. K. Pigot
have borrowed $4,000 upon the New York
Hotel property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA.
No Treaty Yet Concluded, but the Sub
ject Under Consideration.

No Treaty Yet Concluded, but the Sub
ject Under Consideration.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-It is stated on
the highest authority that the report cur
rent in Canada that a treaty of CONNER
cial reciprocity has been concluded be-
tween the United States and Canada, and
will soon be promulgated, IS without
foundation. Last winter the House For
eign Affairs Committee appointed Mr..
Belmont, of New York, and Mr.. Hit. of
Illinois, subcommittee to consider the
matter. They have about agreed upon a
report IN support of a resolution declar-
ing in favor of closer CONNER
cial relations with all countries on the
American continent, and especially with
Canada, and proposing as to the latter
country reciprocal free trade, with such
an adjustment of their respective tariffs
upon imports from other countries as will
make their customs duties uniform. Such
an union would probably be opposed by
the politicians and favored by the bust
ness men of Canada. In would enormous
ly increase the reciprocal trade of the two
countries. Its most immediate effect
would be to make Chicago the entrepot
for the Manitoba trade. The sub-com-
mittee will make its report to the full
committee. The full committee will
probably report it tavorably to the House
at the next session. The House will
probably a1ODt it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
GEN. LOGAN NOTIFIED.
His Wife Gives Evidence of Her Salts
faction at the Proceedings.

LIS " hC 0AhCS GNluSnCe OF nef SaIlg-
faction at the Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-The commit
tee charged by the National Republican
Convention with the duty of formally
notifying the candidates for President
and Vice President Of their nomi-
nation, to-day called upon Gen.
Logan to finish up their labor.
Gen. Logan received them in his par
lOr. Mrs. Logan was the only lady
present. She stood opposite her
husband with her face radiant and
her head nodding in unison with
the emphasized parts of the compliment
tary speech delivered by Chairman Hen
derson. General Logan's speech of ac-
acknowledgement was short, and he said that
he would not detain the committee with
remarks which properly belong to the of.
hcial utterances of the letter of accept
ance.
II may be permitted to say. however. ,,
he added, ''that though did not seek the
nomination of Vice President, accept IT
as trust reposed in me by the Republi-
can party, to the advancement of whose
broad plane upon all questions connected
with the progress of our government and
our people have dedicated my best ener-
giles, and with this acceptance l NAV
properly signify my approval of the plat
form of principles adopted by the con-
VentiOn."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
The War in Egypt.

LONDON, June 24.-Abyssinian advices
received at Bombay state that King ,Jobn
has ordered the Gallos to assemble at
Hamaseyean, on the northern frontier. to
await the result of coming events. King
John is resolved not TO allow KassaIa to
remain in possession of the Arabs. If
kasslaa falls King John will seize it.
In the House Of Commons to-day Pre-
mler Gladstone stated that full answers
had not yet been received from the vario,,s
powers in regard to the Anglo-French
agreement. This, however, would not de-
lay the meeting OF the conference.
Col. Kitchener, with 500 men. nas ar
rived, at Korosko and daily expects an
attack
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
The Republican Chairmansbip.

PTTTsBURG, june 24.-It is said that B.
+. JoneL, an iron manufacturer of this
city, has been selected for the position of
Chairman Of the National Republican
Committee, and that the matter will be
settled at meeting in New York Thurs
day. Mr.. Jones, when spoken to. adj
mitted that the subject had been broached
to him, and said that he had suggested that
the possibility Of his acceptance of the
position would depend upon the fulfill
ment of certain conditions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
work on the Panama Canal Procress,no.

PARIS, June PAN. DeLesseps declares,
that the rumors of the failure of the Pana-
ma excavation works are false. The latest
adVlces ne has received from the works
are 10 the eiiect that there were less OBJ
stacles to overcome than was exnectad
The enterprise is making rapid progress.
and the canal will be finished in 1883
when he hopes that he and his
children will represent. In regard TO the
Nicaragua canal, M. DeLesseps said
that he favored the project, which in no
wise interfered with the Panama canal.
but would be fresh water feeder to
fanama, with regard to which he had no
possible rivalry to fear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
ExeeIsior /

If the old saying '1mitation is the sim
cerest fiattery" is true, certainly Murray
d Lanman Florida Water is one of tba
most highly flattered of modern produc-
lions. Every year sees new attennts ia
IoIst upon the public worthless concoe-
tIons IN the shape of so called Florida
Waters, but these seem only to have the
eilect OF showing up in stronger relief the
sterilng worth of the genuine article. 10
u.lst4inguIsh the genuine article from its
limitations look out for the ssTrada NSa,.,l :,
narrow white strip label bearing f5o
signature of Lanman q Kemp. New YoTJx
sole proprietors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

LONDON, June 24.-The Court of Ap-
peals rendered their decision to-day in the
Park Club baccarat case. In February. If
will be remembered, the Bow Street Police
Court found fifty-two members of the club
guilty of gambling in playing baccarat at
the rooms of the club. The proprietors
of the club and the members of the Gov
erning Committee were condemned to pay
fine of $500, and the players f1OO each.
The Court of Appeals confirms this iudg-
ment against the proprietors and mem
bers of the committee, but quashes that
against the players.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

GALVESTON, June PA special from
Whitney, Tex, says: like Laddey, negro
rapist, % years old, captured near Hub
bard City, was Jailed here last night.
Within the past few months he made
three desperate attempts to rape white
women, succeeding in one instance. At
ter midnight last night seventy-five horse
men entered the village, battered down
the doors of the Jail, took out Laddey
without much resistance and hanged him
to a tree. The vigilants cut the negro's
ears off, and left written statement de-
Tending the killing.1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
An Indiana T,vncbjDo

VINCENNEs, IND, June 24.-At 1890
O'Clock last night amob of about so people
went to the jail, battered down the door
with rail taken from the railway track,
took Oliver Garfield, who murdered Mrs.
Mollie Gherkins on Saturday last, and
hanged HIM to a telegraph pole. The
body was left hanging until 5 O'Clock this
morning, when it was cut down by friends.
The mob was quier$but determined. The
Sheriff was at the jail, but was overpow-
cred, and no resistance was made. The
murder was atrocious and committed
from ieaIousv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
An Anti.Jewish unrisinr.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 24-Intelligence
from Nizhnee Novgorod now confirms tue
reports of a conflict between Christians
and Jews at that place, which were yes-
terday denied. Last Thursday a rumor
was circulated throughout the suburbs to
the effect that jew had Kidnapped a
Christian child and taken it to the syna-
gogue. A mob quickly collected and at
tackled the synagogue, where the child
was supposed to be. Many of the Jews
We're harshly handled, and several were
killed. Much damage was done also to
houses Of Jews. A large force Of police
and detachment of Cossack Infantry
succeeded at last in restoring order. A
hundred and fifty arrests were made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
Mahone's Electoral Ticket.

3 WASHINGTON, June Ex-senator Rid
dleberger, of Virginia, who is a Blaine
man, has cut loose almost entirely from
his colleague, Malone. Today he was
critcising Mahone's electoral ticket Sc
yerely. 1t is unconstitutional" )" he said.
1t contains three electors-at-large in
stead OF two. / would not waste INV time
in voting for such an electoral ticket as
that. Why, it would be set aside if it
was elected. If Malone does not change
1t intend to appeal to the National Com
mittee myself for a CHANGE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
zinc Trade nnIIar

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The Senate
Committee on Finance to-day again had
Alnder consideration the trade dollar bill
and listened to an argument by Superin-
rendent Snowden, of the Philadelphia
mint, favoring the redemption of trade
dollars. The committee postponed further
consideration and action until next De-
cember, for the reason that the House bill
required amendment and that the concur
renee of the House could not be obtained
this session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.
Plans for the Roads Relief Stfu Under
Discussion,

Rlans for the Roads Relief Still Under
Discussion.
NEW YORK, June PA meeting of the
directors Of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company was held this evening,
at which w. t. Whitehouse, who repre-
sents the English stockholders, was pres
ent for the purpose of discussing plan
for the reorganization of the company.
which shall relieve the present embar-
rassmeDt of the road. The meeting was
well attended. Mr.. WhitehOuse. after
the meeting, said that the matter of per-
manent financial relief to the road was
fully discussed and several plans were
submitted. No definite action has
yet been taken toward the adoption
OF any one of the measures thus far
suggested. An adjournment was taken
for few days to give opportunity to as
certain more fully the views Of the foreign
bondhOlders, and this will be done by
cable cOrresDOndence
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The commit
tee of conference on the naval appropria-
tiOn bill had a long meeting this after
two chief items in controversy, viz: the
provisions for steel cruisers and for the
completion of monitors. The minor items
Of difference were looked over, and the
eonferees became satisfied that they can
be adjusted, but the whole subject was
left open for further consideration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
The TndeDendeDt Address

New YORK, June 24.-At meeting of
the Independent Republican Committee
Carl Schurz presided. An executive COM
mittee was appointed, consisting of Carl
Schurz, Horace E. Deming and E. A..
DAILY, to be increased by two other men,
bers, whose duty 1t shall be to prepare
Immediately document addressed to the
Republican voters throughout the coun-
try, setting forth the reasons why they
should not vote for Blaine and Logan. 1t
was reported that the circular previously
issued had been widely distributed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
DIDN'T KNOW 1T WAS LOADED.
What Followed an Attempt to Monkey
with an ALLIGATOR

What Followed an Attempt to Monkey
with an Alligator.
The New Orleans Dltchie zeitung has
the following in recent issue: "Fritz
Becker, of st. Louis, took a trip TO Old
Landing with a few friends last Sunday
to admire the prospect. There was an
abundance Of snakes and bull-frogs, and
last but not least, 14-foot alligator. sun
ming himself in blissful ignorance of Beck
er's presence. Becker was Joyous to see
one of the natural products of Louis
lana, and evidently regarded the
creature as entirely harmless. At all
events he went close up TO him and tickled
him gently. The shrek that congealed
the blood Of the rest of the party in their
veins was issued by Becker, as the alliga-
tor gave him a terrific whaek with his
tail that sent the inquisitive st. Louisan's
legs into the air and landed him on all
tours ten feet away. The alligator smiled
softly and slid into his native element.
while Becker crawled after his friends
he could not walk Becker was seen ON
the streets few days since ON crutches,
ana swears never again to go within o
mile OF live alligator.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
HAVEN IN RUNAWAY.
A Spirited Team Prove Too Much for tn
Observer and His Ladies'

A Spirited Team Prove Too Much for the
Observer and Bis Ladies.
WASHINGTON, June 24.-Gen. VIM. b.
Hazen, Chief of the Weather and Signal
Bureau of the War Department, and his
wife, with Mrs. Long Edes, were driving
past Lafayette Park this evening, when
their horses became frightened and un-
manageable and ran away, down Penn
sylvania avenue to Fifteenth street, past
the Treasury Department to F street and
down + street over some excavations to
the Ebbitt House. The carriage struck
several hacks standing near the sidewalk
and overturned them, seriously injuring
Judge Advocate General Reney, of the
navy, who was sitting near the curbstone,
and throwing out Mrs. Hazen and Mrs.
Edes, both of whom were badly bruised.
The carriage carOmed on the curb, struck
another hack and threw Gen. Hazen and
the coachman out upon their heads, to the
great detriment of the latter. Then the
horses stopped. The wounded were care
fully carried home. The affair created
much excitement
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The House
Post Office Committee has authorized
Representative Bingham to report his bill
fixing the rate of postage on first-class
matter (except postal cards and drop let
ters), at cents for each ounce or fraction
thereof, postal cards to go at l cent as
now, and drop letters at 2 cents per ounce
or fraction thereof at free delivery offices,
and l cent per ounce or fraction thereof
at other offices. Gen. Bingham will have
the report ready at the next session, by
which time the operation of the 2 cent
postage law for year will be exhibited
by the Post Office Department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
How a MurdereI. Feconea

GALYEsTON.June ga Pearsal. Tex.
special says; @At O'Clock this morning
Edward Allen was instantly killed in a
saloon. Four bullets entered his body.
Immediately after the killing four men
delivered themselves up, but refused to
make statement. The Coroner's jury
this afternoon returned a verdict of death
at the hands of unknown persons. and the
four prisoners were released, no one MAX
ing affidavit against them"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
Hewitt,s Rill.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The House
Committee on Ways and Means TODAY
agreed by vote Of I to to report favor
ably the administrative portions of the
Hewitt tariff bill so far as it relates to
customs duties. Messrs. Kasson, Russell
and Blackburn were not present. The
division on the bill was on party lines,
the Democrats voting for the bill and the
Republicans against it,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

CHICAGO. June 24.-John Forsyth and
John III. Colyin, of the local reception
committee, announce that all the rail-
roads leading into the city have agreed to
carry persons attending the National
Democratic Convention for one fare for
the trip, good from July to IA, with the
exception of the Northwestern and the
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railroads, which
will charge one and one-fifth and one and
one-third fares, respectively, from non-
competing points,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
The Presbyterian ConnoI1-

BELFAST, June 24.-The third general
council OF the reformed churches through
out the world known in ecclesiasticaI
circles as the Presbyterian Alliance. or
Pan-Presbyterian Council, convened at II
O'Clock this morning in st. Enocb's
Church. The church was thronged with
a vast assemblage Of people, and dele
gates were present from every quarter of
the globe. The opening sermon was
preached by Rev. DIR. Watts, Chairman of
the general committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

NEW ORLEANS, June 24.-The State
Legislature has passed through both
houses a bill appropriating $IO0, 900 for the
Worlds Exposition and the Governor
signed it today. Work on the building is
iast progressing. Both the Horticultural
Hall and the main building are over two
thirds finished, ard will be completed be-
fore the time specified.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25

No snowy advertisement is needed to
present the claims Of Coussens Honey OF
Tar, which has, by merit alone. won its
way to the confidence of the people, and
received their Endorsement as the best
remedy ever known for Coughs, Colds.
Hoarseness, Bronchitis, and all diseases
Of the Throat and Lungs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
Another Bond Can ProtahIa

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The Treasury
surplus to-day amounted to $145, 900, 600.
Secretary Folger will. tomorrow. con-
slider the propriety of issuing another
bond call. 1t will probably be issued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
The County Democracv,s Tr,n

NEW YORK, June 24.-The County De-
mocracy delegation will leave this city
for the National Convention on July 4by a
special train over the West Shore Road.
The train viii consist of sixteen cars and
two locomotives. 1t win start at 9:15
O'Clock in the morning, arriving in Chr
cago at O'Clock in the afternoon of July 8.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
His Own Slayer.

NEW YORK, June 24.-J. W. Burnham.
OF Hotchkiss, Burnham & Co., shot him.
self at Yonkers this morning and died IN a
few minutes. Mr.. Burnham has been
very much depressed since the failure of
Inc nrm during the recent crisis. Mr..
Hotchkiss is absent from the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
The News at NToJIsor 7r1a

MADISON, FLA, June 24.-CoI. John
Hart, one of the oldest citizens Of this
place, and for thirteen years PostmasteI.
here, died yesterday, after a few days i'll
ness. ~
Rain still continues in profusion. N
neayy harvest OF corn will be realized In
the fall. Cotton. it is feared. will he in ~.
jured by so much ram.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-25
Decreased Internal Revenue ColIections

WASHINGTON, June 24.-The total col
lections from internal revenue for the
first eleven months of the fiscal year end
ing June l were $112, ,2S0,0 ,02O. The col
lectiOns for the corresponding period of
the last fiscal year were $134, ,6S3,54s. This
shows a decrease in the collections for the
present year of $22, ,403, ,52S.