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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
THE STATE ASSOCIATIONS.
DOrman Il. Eaton Declares Their Meth
DDS Highly Reprehensibie.

DOrman Il. Eaton Declares Their Meth
DDS Highly ReprehensIbie.
WASHINGTON, Sept. IA new device
for collecting campaign assessments from
government employees has been made
public through the medium of a letter
from Civil Service Commissioner Dorman
B. Eaton in reply to one of the clerks
called upon to contribute. The method
consists of the distribution of circulars
calling upon recipients to become men,
bers of estate associations" which asso-
Citations have so amended their bylaws
recently that dues for two years
become payable in advance at once. Mr..
EatOn's reply says in substance that if
the funds collected by this means are
used for political purposes all parties
concerned, those who levy and collect
this money, those who pay it and those
who disburse it, if in the government en-
plOy, are equally liable to the punishment
prescribed under the civil service laws.
Mr.. EatOn's letter is long and it goes into
the subject in much detail. Its purport
is that the scheme possesses scarcely
enough plausibility to make its attempt
at evasion of the civil service laws re-
spectacle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
THE CHAMPION BAPTIzER.
The ColOred Preacher Who Plunged So
People in 76 Minutes.

People in 76 Minutes.
The Rev. j, II. Brooks, pastor OF the
Vermont Avenue Church (colored) }, whose
funeral took place this afternoon, says a
Washington letter, was one of the most
famous and best-belOved clergymen of his
race in this District, and throughout the
States of Virginia and Maryland. For
many years it was the boast of admirers
of Rev. Jasper that he could immerse
more candidates for baptism in given
length of time than any Baptist preacher
in the country. On one occasion, how
ever, some two years ago, Brother Brooks,
after successful revival at his church,
immersed fifty-siX people in one hour
and sixteen minutes, beating the
Rev. Jasper's best record. The feat
becoming known to the Jasper people,
they lost their temper, and some of them
charged that all had not been fair. One
story was that some of Brother Brooks
male candidates had practiced in the
water before the day, in order to help
Brother Brooks beat Rev. Jasper's time.
While another story was that Brother
Brooks did not observe the proper for
mula in every case; that it was only to
the first candidate that he said: 81 bap-
tiZe you in the,'' etc., and to the others
only added as they came up: ''Same to
yOu," and gave them the plunge, thereby
saving much time. II is to the credit of
Rev. Jasper, however, that he never coun-
tenanced these charges, but always con-
ceded to Brother Brooks the best record
as the immerser of fifty-siX candidates in
one hour and sixteen minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
THE QUEEN IN HER NEW HOME.
Her IntrOductionsto BOnnerIin Dixter's
Stall.

heE AnIrOuaCClOn5IO BOnner1n DiXter'G
Stall.
When Mr.. Bonner walked into his stable
at 3 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, says the
Turf Field and Furn1, he found, standing
in front of the box formerly occupied by
Dexter, Mr.. Phelps, who lifted his hat and
said, "Mr. Bonner, under instructions
from Mr.. Vanderbilt L have brought you
Maud S. You will find her wardrobe in
her trunk and by the side of the trunk you
Will find the sulky to which she has been
driven" Standing on the bright, clean
straw in the rOomy box was the chestnut
queen of the trOtting turf with her faithful
groom, Charles Grant, putting her into
shape 10 meet her new owner. she tossed
her head somewhat coquettishly as the
brush Strengthened each misplaced hair
and looked curiously at Mr.. Bonner when
he approached and patted her on the
neck. She speedily made herself at home
and hunted around for stray Wisps of hay.
Grant looked sad. He had been with the
mare ever since she was three years old,
and the sudden transfer of ownership had
struck him all of heap, as it were. He
had eaten no supper and was unable to
get up an appetite for breakfast. When
Maud 5. shook herself as if to remark =
"YOu have used the brush long enough"
Grant touched her more lightly and
plaintively said, mot yet, daughter. Be
quiet, daughter" The voice sOOthed her.
and she reached around and rested her
head upon his shoulder. A little sand
was sprinkled on the hall floor to prevent
slipping, and Maud S. was led out so that
her feet could be examined. Mr.. Bonner
found the growth healthy, but thought
that he would be able to improve the
shOeing. The feet were little out OF bali
ance, and a half hour in the blacksmith
shop will make them strike the turf as
they should. Grant showed the new
owner how to adjust the three-ounce toe
weights, marked on the check rein the
hole for jogging and the one for speeding,
and explained the action of different bits,
and then went back to Saratoga with Mr..
Phelps, to have a talk with Mr.. Wander
bilt. Not wishing to part the mare and
groom, who seem so fond of each other,
Mr.. Bonner made Grant an offer to stay
with him, and on Wednesday night the
bright-eyed cOlOred man returned to New
York and took up his abode insthe stable
which now shelters the trotting queen,
The shoes in which Maud S. made her
record of 2:09M at Cleveland weighed 10
ounces each, and they were retained by
Mr.. Vanderbilt as a memento Of the days
when he was able to say, 81 drive the
fastest piece of horsefiesh in the world -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
SOME WISE COWS.
Evidence of the Existence of a Brute
Language.

Language.
The other morning, a very sultry one,
says the Pail Mall Gazette, two COWS
came into our gate, evidently on the look
out for something, and, after being at first
somewhat puzzled by their pleading
looks, the thought struck me that they
might be in want of water. No sooner had
this occurred to me than l had some
water brought in large vessel, which the
poor animals at once sucked up with the
greatest eagerness. The pair then saun-
tered contented away to field near at
hand. In about half an hour or so we
were surprised and amused not little by
seeing our two friends marching up to
the gate, accompanied by three other
COWS. The water-tap was again called
into requisitiOn, aud the newcomers were
in like manner helped literally. Then,
with gratitied and repeated 'bOO-oo'sn
tan unanimous vote of thanks), our Vis-
itOrs slowly marched off to their pas
turage. 1t was quite clear to us that the
two first callers, gratitied at their friendly
reception, had str0lled down to their sis
ter gOssips and dairy companions, and
had informed them-how | cannot say:
can yOu?-of their liberal entertainment.
and then had taken the very pardonable
liberty of inviting them up to our cottage.
This morning we we're again visited by
the first couple, bringing stranger with
them; and have little doubt these morn
ing calls will be regularly repeated, and
afford my little household fresh pleasure
and amusement in administering to their
wants. The remarkable thing to my mind
was the fact of the two first cows inform
ing the others, as most assuredIy they
did, of the treatment they had received. /
state the simple facts. / have in my time
lived good deal in the country, but never
remember anything like this remarkable
instance of the cows intelligence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
DISORDER AT ANTWERP.
WAS THE PRIEST HER FATHER ?
A Philadelphia Lady Seeking to Ascer-
tion Whose Daughter She Is.

A Philadelphia Lady Seeking to Ascer-
tion Whose Daughter She Is.
Six months ago, says a Syracuse, n. Y,
special of Sept. 4, Father Guerdet, for
many years pastor of churches here and
Oswego, died in Iowa. His brother, who
was appointed administrator of his es-
tate, left here yesterday after adjusting
affairs in this city. Now Mrs. Louise j.
Salter, of Philadelphia, appears here and
proposes to find out who she is. Her at
torney says he doesn't know for certain,
but thinks she is daughter of Father
Guerdet, who paid for her care in con-
vent at st. Louis.
She has many letters from the dead
priest telling how much he thought of
her; that he would always provide for her,
and that his money would some day be
hers. Another story is that she is the lille
gitimate daughter OF Father GueTdet's
brother, and that TO atone for his brothers.
sin the priest cared for her. 1t is also
said she is the child of a former wealthy
man here, who left money with Father
Guerdet to care for her. The attorney of
the Guerdet estate, ID. b. Keller, says
there is mystery surrounding the wOman's
birth, bmt that Guerdet is not the father.
He courts investigation. The woman re-
fuses to talk until further investigation is
made,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
A BOLD PLOT.
Russian Marine Officers Hatch Con-
spiracy to Abduct the Gar.

Russian Marine Officers Hatch a Con-
spiracy to Abduct the Gar.
Among the Nihilists shortly to be tried
at st. Petersburg for the crime of high
treason, says the Paris Gdul0iS, are sew
eral Russian marine officers. Their chief
is a man named Aschenbrenner. This
conspiracy is very little known and is ne
of the strangest. The officers intended.
by bold stroke, to abduct Emperor
Alexander. During the summer the Car
often remains at his PeterhOf Castle on
the borders of the Gulf of Finland, op-
posite the Island and Fortress Of
Cronstadt. During the Cars stay a
man-of-war is always stationed In front
of the palace at the Emperor's immediate
disposition. Several OF the officers of this
ship conceived the project OF abducting
the Gar, either by forcing their way into
the Peterhof Castle at night or when he
went on board the vessel. Their object
was to then demand the Cars abdica-
ton, or. in case he refused, to slay him
They counted on the youth of the heredi-
tary Prince, Nicholas Alexandrovitch.
who is only 16 years old, and his inexpe-
rience to demand from him, frightened
by the fate of his father and grandfather,
Alexander H., a constitution and liberal
measures for the Empire. The conspIra-
cy was betrayed by one of the sailors
whom the officers attempt to implicate in
their plot. All will be condemned to
death, but the Gear will Danish them to
Siberia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08


State.
Al-lm Weaver, formerly OF sanford, has
ftart'. died iu Ohio.
one lrm iu OcaIa pays out over $500 for
postage stamps annually.
Auelarl VIII be made 70 secure a public
s-il'- Hl..ilu- In Gainesville.
The sanford Gravs and Blues is the name OF
@LtFE organized military company.
Ile ucaIa Bt1Hsr contains nine attachment
Tr.---s against the firm Of II. p. Robinson
in race at st. Augustine between the
i@.A-' LHy and UndIue last Tuesday, the
t-i'ne beat the Lucy by 50 seconds.
A proposition is before thi Council % es-
eAll-1 -,s works iu sanford. 10 will be con-
a-ieFel 40 tls next meeting Of Council.
az hry West the Trackless was fined $50
.lt customs authorities. but it is thought
t-at 2 portion Of thls lue viii be RENTED.
a Cleveland and Hendricks Club for Sylvan
L-Ae IuI PL0la has been organized, and al
4eAiy mas upon ITS rolls a membership OF -.
"A campaign paper viii toe started in De-
--4t pa z lew weeks lt viii be Republican,
SUI starts oul WIN circuiatiOnOf SO copies.
40 sanford, Thursi fay, Capt. Loud was to
Undertake O. break 90 out Of 100 glass balls.
Standing with his back 10 the trap at the mo-
neut d. Is spEuug.
Every Democratic club in Madison county
wi. turn out with red shirts as part Of their
capital on sept. Sd.
The Christian Sentinel. & religious weekly.
lA- made its appearance at BrGgksvllle IL is
Est".ei % the interests OF MethOdisu. Joseph
r. Htuls Is the editor.
DeLlu1 Is making a big effort 10 get the
54llst Female College Of Florida located
.-rrt. III. A. Delaud has subscribed S6C01
anu 81. OJ more is needed.
10 was Just year ago last Monday that the
sltal ule occurred which LAID in ashes the en-
$ ma n 81 .H-
tina. i'' u ii''ii-
Tie slUken Waunita has been raised at
TT@-Llrl- Capt. Joe smith. having bought the
y 1llita. viii have her thoroughly renewed
up river.
strange gentleman answering to the
name ~ C'app died at the residence Of Riley
t-eWls az Cedar Key last Saturday and was
oaL.ei ON sunday. BY letters found on his
t5ls9n lt was discovered that he had a son IN
" asAlngton IN one OF the departments there.
Mrs. sarah Newell, Of Lima. Allen county,
T.5'o' desires Information relative 10 her son,
TnoLn D. Newell, who was at kissimmee in
sEttn1rr last en- route 10 tampa since
--el time she has heard nothing OF nun. He
= ~ years old. weighs 100 pounds, feet
---Aes nigh. has brown halr and bright blue
-. hls mother Is an Invalid ana WIZ De
sl-teIul FOR Information concerning him.
81. w Woods. Tax Assessor Of Putnam cOun-
ts' mas just finished his work and submitted
M ~ books 70 the Board Of Equalization, which
~! passed on without changing nSure-
80 - Illil assessments show an increase OF ma
teIlal wealth in Putnam county Of something
Sler OJ,ul0 In the past year. All over the
county pr sperity is almost unbOundeu,
arms and groves alike being in the best pos
~ ~ coalition, and the people contentsd and
The Board Of County Commissioners OF Mas
s ssaa county, az their meeting on "Wednesday
sAs-' nAsa tne tax rate for the year lss4. The
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
The Rathine saasnn

A bath perfumed with the genuine
Murray & Lanman Florida Water is the
most perfect restorative which can be
used during hot weather. 1t not only
benefits the body, imparting new vigor to
each member, but under the exhilarating
action OF TINS exquisite perfume the mind
RECEIVERS its exhausted powers and ae-
quires additional brilliancy. To dis
tinguish the genuine article from its imi-
tations, look out for the ssTrade Mark,
a narrow white strip label bearing the
signature Of Lanman & Kemp, New York.
sole pr0prietoIs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
Malaria's Mighty Hostl

What host of unpleasant symptoms!
Indigestion, lame back, aching joints,
sleeplessness, vertigo. WEAKNESS, no ap-
petite, cold feet, pains in breast, night
sweats, chills and fever. Malaria brings
all these. Browns Iron Bitters drives
them all out. Mrs. f. A. Glenn. of
Waliaceville, S. c., says, 81 had a
serious attack of malarial fever. and
Browns Iron Bitters restored me to
good health.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
BUOYED BY BLADDERs.
How a California Runner Didn't Win the
Face.

now a OallIOrulA hummer DIDN'T Win the
Bace.
Roy Reynolds, of Monterey, says the
Sacramento Bee, was beaten in the foot
races recently by j. Smith, of Denver.
For these races Reynolds went through a
very peculiar course of training, wearing
about two pounds of shot on each ankle
every day. When he appeared at the
park he had, in addition to the
SHOT, a round bar of iron about five inches
long and one and one-haltinches in diane
tire on each leg. He also had two large
beef bladders worn under his arms during
the preliminary run. Reynolds won the
first heat and Smith the second.
When the third heat was called Rev
nOlds appeared on the track with a large
bladder upon his back and his friends
were willing to bet that he would run
inside of ten seconds. There was consid-
cradle money wagered on the heat and,
visions of wealth floating through his
mind, Reynolds started upon his speedy
mission. He presented a very comical
appearance going down the stretch with
the bladder floating behind, much to the
amusement of the spectators. Smith, who
is evidently a good runner and far suDe-
riOr to Reynolds, ran right away from him
in the last heat and beat him about eight
yards without any effort.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
A FAMILY POISONED.
A Mother Suspected of Trying to XIII
Herself and Her Three Children.

Herself and Her Three Children.
The entire family of Samuel Stroebel,
of No. 63 North Castle street, ard con-
sisting of his wife and three children,
says a Baltimore special of Sept. A, ate
sardines and Immediately after were
attacked with cramps and became un-
conscious. One of the children, aged 5
years, died to-day. Mrs. Stroebel and her
two other children, aged 3 years and 16
months respectively, are still in critical
condition. The physicians attending the
victims say the cause of the trouble was
either that some poisonous substance was
mixed with the sardines or that the box
was imperfect, thereby causing a corrO-
sive substance to form within, in which
case the contents would necessarily be
affected.
Many of Mrs. StroebePs neighbors are
of the opinion that the mother of the un-
fortunate children purDosely placed rat
poison in the sardine box with the inten-
tion of killing herself and three children.
A neighbOr says she saw yesterday a box
of rat poison in the house, but it cannot
now be found. Mrs. Stroebel has been in
delicate health for some time. and often
remarked, ''When l die want nv chill
dren to die with meD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08

WADY HALFA, Sept. THE Nile is
still falling slightly. Four steam pinnaces
have passed the first cataract. Pilots say
that unless large sailing boats start i'm
mediately they will be unable to pass the
third cataract fortnight hence The
Sussex Regiment is proceeding to Sarrass,
and viii embark from there in nuggers
for Dongola.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
Combines REVENGE.
The Fallen Chief toe Bitter to Forget
the Past and Serve Blaine.

= IIV n aIIoH NIIIUI IUB IIILUbI 10 y OTEtU
the Past and Serve Blaine.
WASHINGTON, Sept. IA long time in
innate friend of ex-senator COnkling, who
came here yesterday from New York,
says that the recent reports put forth by
the Republican National Committee to
the effect that COnkling will come out in
support of Blaine, are entirely without
foundation. He says that Cnnkling will
not by word or act do anything whatever
to aid Blaine. His contempt for the
plumed knight is as strong and pro-
nOunced as it has ever been. The gentle
man making this statement has the most
positive information on the subject.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
HeavY Taxes in Tennessee.

pany, says a Nashville special of Sept. 8,
has closed up a large number of small
offices in this State and will close up
more. They say that the oppressive
privilege tax levied by Tennessee amounts
in many instances to more than the gross
receipts OF the offices, and, of course, they
cannot afford to run at a clear loss to
themselves. Among the offices already
closed are those at ToOns, Mendon, Ne
dina, Pinson and Bradford,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
ANTI-CLERICAL RIOTS.
Sunday Parades in Belgium Necessitate
the Calling Out of Troops.

Sunday Parades in Belgium Necessitate
the Calling Out of Troops.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 7.-Clericals from all
the provinces to the number of many
thousand paraded the streets here to-day
amid the vehement kissing and bowling
of dense crowds of lookers-on. The latter
soon after the din commenced became
more demOnstrative and block ed the pro-
cession and tore down its banners. Fierce
scuflles ensued and many persons, includ-
ing several policemen, were injured. The
police were powerless to stop the dis
order and the gendarmes and civil
guard were called out and
attempted to reOrganiZe the procession.
Their efforts were futile, however, and
the confusion became general. The mob
stopped the procession at various places,
aud the Clericals, finding themselves un-
able to advance, slowly dispersed. The
melee gradually subslded, but great eX-
citement prevailed the whole of the eve
ming. One hundred and eighty-tve ar
rests were made, and it is reported that
three of the injured bave since died.
Troops are stationed at various points TO
preserve order.
DISORDER AT ANTWERP.
ANTWERP, Sept. 7.-Great excitement
prevailed here to-day and numerous riots
occurred in sympathy with the outbreak
at Brussels against the Clericals. Gen
darmes dispersed the mob and made
fOur arrests
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
DIR. LORING's SORGHUM FARM.
An Experimental Patch of Ground About
Hundred Feet Square.

a Hundred Feet Square.
Congress at its last session, says a
Washington special, appropriated more
than double the amount of any previous
year to continue the investigation of the
sorghum question. But the Department
of Agriculture, under the direction of DR..
LOring, has practically abandoned the
investigation, and is giving the question
very little attention. The area of sOr-
ghum planted by Loring does not exceed a
patch 100 feet square, which will afford no
useful results whatever. Commissioner
Loring undertook to distribute the APP
preparation among favorites, to be eX-
pended by them in ways prompted bv
their several fancies-a clever device for
maintaining LOring party and a lobby
that could be called on at moments
warning to support any future appropria-
ton. But Comptroller Lawrence spoiled
The scheme by deciding that such was not
the intent of the law, and that the money
could not be got out of the Treasury in
that way.
Although the Department of Agricul-
ture, with Nts costly machinery, not to
refer to the 1selesS multiple cane-crusher
sold to the gd&ernment through DIR.
Loring by the HQn. Benjamin Butter
worth, and which Faits the appearance
of purchaseG Qokk Oh iron, haspractically
abandoned SHum, the farmers of the
country aresging ahead with greater
spirit than ever. With them sorghum has
passed beyond the stage of experiment.
The Rio Grande N. y Company have
1500 acres in plant, which promises ex-
ceptionally good results. In the West, as
well as in New York, the outlook is prom
ising. Several new companies have been
projected in the last year for sugar MAX
ing on a large scale. In this, as we'll as
in many other respects, the Agricultural
Department lags superfluous behind,
and as at present managed VIII cease to
be regarded in many ways as an expen-
sive affair that might just as well be dis
pensed with.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08

PARIS, Sept. 7.-Tien Tsen advices state
that six members of the Chinese Foreign
Office who advised the government to
make peace with France, have been dis
missed, and that persons who advise the
payment of the indemnity demanded by
France are threatened with punishment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
1ss Moved Down BY Heat.

NEW YORK, Sept. There were 1853
deaths to-day IN this city, the majority of
which were directly the result of the in
tense heat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
a Conference on Two Grave Qnestions.

PARIS, Sept. La RepubEique Fran
cdiSe states that discussion has been re-
viyed in the highest official circles in Vi
emma, regarding a conference in Paris on
the Egyptian and Congo questions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08

Long looped bows of three-inch ribbon
attached to the left side of the short-point-
ed basque form new and very effective
accessory to the toilet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08
Accordion skirts are now imported thai

have many rows of narrow satin ribbon
scarcely wider than braid put around the
skirt before the plating is put in.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08

r,rrteen Years Legal Battle over q
A.-oo 600 Estate Drawing to a Close
Iucierous appeal to the Governor for
4 Divorcs-Erroneous Surveys around
Port Reed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-08

: RICHMOND, VA, Sept. Fire this at
ternOon destroyed the J. G. Smith Ice
Company's buildings, with 1000 tons Office,
Henry Metzger's cooper shops and large
quantity of wood and coal in Charles II.
Pages yard. The total loss is estimated
Of S9O n0O