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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
BUTLERs LINE IN ILLINOIS.
The GreenbacIIers and Anti-MOnopo-
lists Badly Divided.

The Greenbackers and Anti MOnopo-
lists Badly Divided.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL, Aug. 2O.-Forty-
four delegates assembled yesterday after
noon pursuant to call for a Greenback,
Anti-Monopoly, Labor Convention of the
State. A. J. Streeter was made Chair
man. The object was to nominate a State
ticket and Presidential electors for But
Ter and West. The strife between the
GTeenback and MonopOlist factions
and the straight out Greenbackers began
at once and continued until the final ad-
jOurnment, revealing quite wide and
deep chasm.
On one side were the regulars who met
pursuant to the call of DIR. Waters, of
this city, and on the other were those who
will obey McKeighan's call, and assemble
here on Aug. 27. A motion to ad-
jOurn to the 9th caused a hot discus
sion and was lost. The candidacy of
Gen. Butler was indorsed. motion to
nominate a State ticket and appoint a
committee to harmonic the differences
with the convention of the 9th was lost.
At the evening session a motion to
choose Presidential electors was lost, and
several straightout Greenbackers retired.
The convention finally adjourned until the
9th, the McKeighan delegates being in
vited to take part in its deliberations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
MR.. HENDRICKS LETTER.
LIKE CLEVELAND, THE INDIAN
IAN WASTES NO WORDS.

Gov. Ireland Renominated by AccIama-
tion in Texas-The Connecticut Re-
publican Ticket Put in the Field
Greenbackers Busy for Ben-A Novel
scheme to Deliver the Irish Vote.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2O.-The following
is copy of ex-Gov. Hendricks letter of
acceptance of the Democratic nomination
for the Vice Presidency:
INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 20. 1884.
GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to acknow-
leuge the receipt Of your communication
Notifying me OF my nomination by the Demo
cratic Convention at Chicago as a candidate
Tor the Office of Vice President of the United
states. May l repeat what / said on another
occasion, that 1t IS a nomination which had
neither expected nor desired. and vet | re-
c0gnlZe and appreciate the high honor done
me by the conventions The choice of such a
body, pronounced with such unusual
unanlmlty and accompanied with so
generous an expression of esteem
ana confidence, ought to outweigh
all merely personal desires and preferences of
my own. It is with this feeling, and | trust
also from deep sense of public duty. that [
now accept the nomination, and shall abide
by the judgment of my cOuntrymen. l have
examined with care the declaration of prin-
clples adopted bv the convention, a coDv of
which you submitted to me, and in their sum
and substance heartily Indorse and approve
the same. am, gentlemen, your obedient
servant. THOMAS 4 HFNDPrcVS
10 the lion. VIM. +. FilGS, Chairman, and 9th
erS 0f the Committed OF tie National Demo-
cratic CORUentiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS
Frank H. Hurd Among the Lucky Ones
in the Race for Place.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-The following
reports from Congressional conventions
have been received:
The Democrats of the Seventh Virginia
Congressional district today renominated
Thomas O'Farrall by acclamation.
The adjourned convention of the Demo-
Gratis of the Fifth Missouri district to-day
nominated Alex. Graves by acclamation.
The Republicans of the Eleventh Illi-
mis- Congressional District yesterday NOM
mated A. p. Petrie by acclamatiOn.
The Democrats of Dauphin county, Pa,
have nominated Major l.. S. Bent, of Stel-
ton, for Congress.
The Democrats of the Fourteenth Ohio
district nominated Col. j. G. Vance for
Congress.
The Democrats of the Tenth Ohio dis
trict renOminated to-day Frank Hurd for
Congress.
The Republican Convention of the
Seventh Mississippi district to-day nomi-
mated J. B. Yellowly, of Madison, for
Congress by acclamation.
The Democrats of the Third Minnesota
district to-day nominated lgnatius Dom
nelly for Congress. Immediately after
wards the peoples party met and nomi-
mated DOnnelly, who was yesterday
named by the farmers convention of the
district,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
ASSISTED ENIIGRANTs.
Judge Brown Sets Kearney at Liberty on
TechnicaIity.

brown SeLS Aeafney at 11DGrGy on
a Technicality.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-In the steamer
Amerique, from Havre, there came six
Jews who are believed to be assisted emi-
grants. Unless they can show that they
have friends here or means of support
they will be sent back. The case of
Patrick Kearney, an assisted emil
grant who came from ireland
with his wife and seven children,
came up to-day before Judge Brown in
the United States District Court on a
writ of habeas corpus. In his affidavit
Kearney says that he is being illegally
deprived of his liberty by the Commits
sioners of Emigration, and that he IS
able and willing to care for himself
Judge Brown allowed the writ and dis
charged Kearney from detention, holding
that under the statute the commissioners
had no authority to hold immigrants for
examination after they had been allowed
IN land
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21

ROsadalis is a sovereign ret#3y for al
disc ases of the blood. 1t has n04qual for
the cure Of nervous disorders. Read this: /:
L would like to bear testimony to the
merits Of ROsadalis, by saying that some
eight years ago was totally prostrated
and could get no relief from our family
physician, but after taking one bottle of
ROsadalis 1 became entirely restored to
health. 1 now weigh 175 pounds, but
when 1 first took your medicine l weighed
only 100. / cheerfully recommend it to
all, and especially to those afflicted with
nervous debility.
MRS. A. A, MARoN, Baltimore, Md.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
AIichiran,s Democrats.

win Uhl was Temporary and Permanent
Chairman of the Democratic State Con-
vention here to-day. The convention in
dorsed six Greenback electors and nomi-
mated seven Of its own. The following is
the State ticket assigned by the joint con-
ference committee: For Lieutenant Gov
ernor, Matthew Maynard; for Secretary
of State, William II. Shakespeare; for
Treasurer, James Blair for; Auditor Gen.
eral, Col. George L. Sanford; for member
of the State Board of Education, Rev,
Chris. VanderYer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
IOWA's REPUBLICANS.
Minor State Officers Nominated and the
Ticket Ratified.

Dies MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 2O.-A great
crowd gathered here to the Republican
State Convention to-day. All of the 900
delegates were on hand last night, to-
gether with all the candidates and recog-
nized leaders.
Frank d. Johnson was nominated for
Secretary of State on the third
ballot The other nominations We're
as follows: V. p. TwOmbly, tor Treasurer,
j. l.. Brown for Auditor, A. J. Baker for
Attorney General, Judge j. Ii. Rathrock
(renOminated) for Justice of the Supreme
Court. The convention then chose a list
of Presidential electors. The platform
on national issues indOrses the last Re-
publican national platform. On State
issues it reaflirms the State platform of
1888, and closes with an indorsemen tof
the declarations contained in the letters
of acceptance of Blaine and Logan. The
contention then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21

DIR. ON CANNIBALIsM

Austria has forbidden the importation
OF rags from Italy and the passing of such
rags through the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
STAND AND DELIVER.
Four Masked Men Rob Nine Hungarian
Laborers OF 500.

MORRIsTOwN, PA, Aug. 20.-A daring
robbery was perpetrated at Mill Lane, a
station on the Chester Valley Railway,
last evening, the victims being nine Hun
garian laborers employed in quarry.
The quarrymen had saved their earnings,
amounting to 500, and kept the money
hidden in a rude hut in which they live.
While they were at supper last evening
four masked and well armed men appear
ed and producing revOlvers and pistols,
demanded their money. The foreigners
handed over the money and the masked
men carried it away.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
PENALTIES OF THE LAW.
REPEATEDLY IN COLLISION.
The Steamer Twilight Has Three Mar
Escapes in Boston Harbor.

row Escapes in Boston HarbOr.
BOSTON, Aug. 2O.-The steamer Twi-
light while on her O'Clock
trip from Boston to Nahant col
lided with the steamer John Brooks,
Of the Portland line, demolishing the
formers wheel house and smashing her
cabin. The Brooks stern is slightly dam
aged, but she is ready to proceed. After
the collision the Twilight was proceeding
carefully, blowing signals and keeping a
careful lookout when within fifteen
minutes after the first acci-
dent she coliided with pilot
boat and the steamer Rose Standish, doing
and receiving but slight injury. Ten
minutes later she was struck by the
steamer Stamford and had her wheelhouse
smashed. The Stamford was also dam
aged. The harbor was full of craft of all
kinds. There were few women aboard
the Twilight, but much excitement pre-
vailed, which was allayed by the officers.
The boat was at once headed for Hull,
where, without assistance, landing was
safely effected. The officers OF the Twi-
light claim to have used all possible care,
and the blame is thrown by each crew on
the other. The Twilight remains at Hull,
while the Stamford has been tOWed here
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
Buffers Rockets HANGING Fire

MERIDEN, CONN, Aug. 20.-The Butler
demonstration in this city was expected
to assume State proportions and be an
immense affair generally, but not more
than 1000 people attended, and of these
all but about 200 were from this city. Ii
was given under the auspices of the local
Independent Industrial Club, composed
mainly of Greenbaekers.
Fl. G. Baldwin, a Greenback LAWYER OF
Naugatuck, was the first speaker, and he
occupied about an hour in setting forth
the worthlessness of the old parties, and
the need of a new one. The afternoon
and evening were devoted to speeches, in
terspersed with dancing, but aside from
note.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21

RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 20.-In the
House to-day a bill was passed to pro-
vide for an interchange of the coupon
bonds and registered deeds issued under
the RiddlebeTger bill.
The bill appropriatIng $4,000 for the
Central Lunatic Asylum for cOlored
people was passed to engrOssment and
third reading.
in the Senate the bill providing the
manner in which Presidential electors
shall be elected was passed.
The bill will now 20 to the Governor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
Atlanta Notes.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 20.-The creditors
OF the James Bank have pulled out $50, 900
OF the 100000 in cash subject to their or
der.
This morning the heavy counter in
Baers' stores on Peters street toppled over
counter was new one just being put in
and was not fastened to the floor. The
child had several ribs broken, and is to-
night in very critical condition,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
IRELAND RENONrINATED.
No Opposition Met With-Barrett Glib
for Lieutenant Governor.

for Lieutenant Governor.
Houston, Ten, Aug. 2O.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention re-assemb.ed at 10
o'clock this afternoon. Col. William
Upton was chosen Permanent Chairman.
The report of the Committee on Platform
was unanimously adopted. The platform
indorses the National Democratic plat
form, declares in favor Of COM
mon free schools for both whites
and blacks, opposes the enactment of the
herd law, recommends that the Legisla-
ture of the State should limit the amount
of real estate owned by corporations, de-
cIares that school lands are a
sacred trust in custody of the
Legislature, and advocates the leasing
OF sucn lands until actual settlers desire
to purchase. A majority of the Commit
tee on Resolutions introduced a motion.
that the two-thirds rule be sustained. A
debate and a call of the roll by counties
followed. The two-thirds rule was sus-
talhed by vote Of 306 yeas to 187 nays.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21

CHARLESTON. 5. c., Aug. 20.-The Ca
diets arrived here at 1885 O'Clock this
morning and were received by Capt. S. Y.
Upper, Jr., and a committee from the
Carolina Rifles and citizens. A drill will
take place at 4:30 o'clock tomorrow after
noon. The Cadets wIlbyisit the city dur
ing the morning. A delay was occasiOned
by break in the boiler at Ashepoo Station.
The company will arrive at the island at
> osrIcul
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Several motions to adjourn were voted
down. The only name presented for
nomination for Governor was Ireland's.
The rules were suspended and John Ire
land was renominated for Governor by
acclamatiOn amid great enthusiasm.
State Senator Barrett Gibbs. of Dallas.
was nominated for Lieutenant Governor
by acclamation. Mr.. Gibbs is the young
est man ever nominated for Lieutenant
Governor of Texas. Both Ireland and
Gibbs addressed the convention, which
adjourned to O'Clock.
The convention reassembIed at 8 O'Clock,
when the following nominations were
made: For State Comptroller, W. j.
Swain; for Treasurer, F. r. Lubbock: for
Commissioner of the Land Office, w. E..
Walsh; for Attorney General, John D.
TempletOn. A recess was then taken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
Congressional Delegates Chosen and q
Senator Nominated at Albany

Senator Nominated at Albany.
ALBANY, GA, Aug. 2O.-Three impor-
tant meetings were held in this city to-
day. The County Democratic Conven-
tiOn elected j. W. Walters, H. NJ. McIn-
tosh, S. R. Weston and j. W. Hanlon,
delegates to the Congressional ConYen-
tion which meets here on Sept. 8.
The Tenth Senatorial District Conven-
tion nominated II. L. Long, of Lee, by ac-
clamation.
The stockholders of the Southwest Geor-
gia Association came together for the pur-
pose of making some disposition of the
association grounds and buildings. No
final action was taken, however, and
after appointing a committee to take into
consideration the different propositions
and report at the next meeting, they ad-
journed to meet again on Aug. 20. An
effort is being made to have the city pur-
chase the property and convert it into a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
RuRNErr,s cnCnAInE

Promotes the Growth of the Hair.
And renders it dark and glossy. 1t holds.
in liquid form, large proportion of de-
odorfzed CoCoANUT OIL, prepared ex-
pressly for this purpose. No other com
pound possesses the peculiar properties
which so exactly suit the various condi-
tions Of the human hair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
THE JEANETTE DRIFT.
Seaman NorOs Unable to Tell Whether
the Articles are Genuine.

NEwBURYPoRT, MASS, Aug. 20.-
Louis Noros, in regard to the reported
finding of clothing and other articles sup
posed to have belonged to the Jennnette
expedition, says:
1 know that none of our party were left
behind in the tent. l know that all the tents
taken away in our boats were taken from the
ship and carried off. | know that there was
but one bearskin in the party, and that was
left in cache on the Siberian coast. l cannot
tell whether or not the articles found are
genuine without seeing them, and my theory
is that the articles which have been found
were taken from this cache and by some
means, how cannot conceive, have gradua 'ly
worked their way to civilization
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
Archbishop Ryan's Installation

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20.-Archbishop
Ryan was duly installed this morning as
the head OF the Roman Catholic See of
Philadelphia. The services were held in
the cathedral OF st. Peter and st. Paul,
ana IT'S spacious accommodations were
severely taxed by the large number of
those anxious to participate in the joyful
ceremonies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
Gresham on the war Path.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Postmaster
General Gresham returned tonight from
his investigations into the methods of the
contractors who supply his department
with stationery. He proposes to make
examples of the men who were RESPONSE
BILE for the irregularities, now known to
have been considerable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
MEN AND MONEY NEEDED.
MexicO's Conspiracy Lacking in the Es-
sentials OF Success.

""A'eAS Va 7USSOsS'
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20.-Late special adj
vices from the City of Mexico say that
the authorities deny that any conspira-
tors have been shot. Gen. Chavarria is
to be sent to Yucatan. Extreme
secrecy is maintained by the
authorities regarding the trial
and disposition of the prisoners. The
DjdrjO Official published a full revolution
airy proclamation seized at Jardon's house.
There are many strong points in it against
the existing administration. The con-
spiracy had not sufficient backing to war
rant sn insurrectiOn, and could not have
succeeded an any event for lack of men
and money. The business situation is
dIller than was ever before known here,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
AIiheraI Eictorn.

LONDON, Aug. 20.-An election took
place in Ross and Cromwell to-day to fill
vacancy in the House of Commons. The
result was as follows: Munro Ferguson
(Liberal), III votes; NJ. Mackenzie Con
seTvative) }, 337; Mr.. Mcdonald Land Re-
fOTmer), PAS. The former member, Sir
Alexander MathlesOn, was a Liberal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
IowA's STRANGE DISEASE.
Two More Towns Invaded-NO Let Up
in France.

DEs MONIES, Ia, Aug. 2O.-Cantrell, a
village of $50 inhabitants in Van Buren
county, is being seOurged by very fatal
disease, which is believed to be violent
type Of grey or bloody iux, though some
of the physicians pronounce it cholera.
The disease comes on with cramps, sue
ceeded by bloody discharges and spasms.
The deaths are one in every four attacked
Thirty-two persons were sick Monday.
Ten deaths have occurred. Three died
Monday might've children and one old
lady. The disease has been increasing
for the past two weeks. At Wilton, five
miles west, one death had occurred which
the physicians ascribe to cholera. The
neighbOrhoOd is not in the usual line of
travel.
PARIS, Aug. 20.-There were deaths
from cholera at Marseilles last night
and l at Toulon. The public health of
the latter city is improved.
The report that cholera had appeared
at Dunkerque, in the department Du-
nard, is denied. .
During the "A hours ending tonight the
deaths from cholera in the following de-
partments of Southern France were: He
rault IS; Gard 4; Aude Z; Eastern Pyr-
ennees 10.
Inc report Vi IDe progress Oh cholera IN
Italy for the last "a hours is as follows:
At Bergamo 8 fresh cases have appeared,
AT CastelnueOvO there were deaths and
3 fresh cases. At Monteuotta there
was l death. The public health of the
southern provinces of Italy is better.
During the twenty-fOur hours ending at
9 O'Clock tonight there were II deaths
from cholera at Marseilles.
Two deaths from cholera occurred at
Toulon to-day. The record Of the cholera
in the ToulOn hospitals for to-day is as
follows: Admitted Z, cured g. dead 1, un-
der treatment 81. The decOmposed corpse
of rag picker was found to-day in Rue
Magnoque, ToulOn. The case of death is
unknown. There were several deaths
from cholera to-day at SallisYille, at
OlliOules and 1 at Sixfours.
The inhabitants of Messina, Sicily, have
refused to allow vessel to enter port,
although she underwent the usual quar-
antine.
AUSTRIA DEBARS RAGS.
Austria has forbidden the importation
OF rags from Italy and the passing of such
RAGS thrOUOh tho pOuntrV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
MERCANTILE COMPLICATIONS.

Cashier DicIkinsOn's Property Attached
by the Wall Street Bank.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-Judge Bartlett
to-day granted an attachment against the
property of John 2. Dickinson, the de-
faulting cashier of the Wall Street Bank,
in the suit brought by the bank for the re-
cOvery of $50, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
A Voyage of so Days-Death in a Mill
-Madison ScOrched


JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 20.-News
has been received here of the safe arrival
of Messrs. Holmes and DeIacy, of this
city, at Buenos Ayres after voyage of
eighty days. 1t was feared that they
were lost.
George Brown was killed at Mandarin.
in this county, by being caught in the belt
Of mill.
A. A. Hewlett, of Syracuse, N. Y, has
been awarded the contract for continuing
the work on the jetties at the mouth ofthe
st. Johns river.
Several changes were made this MORN
ing in the State Republican Executive
Committee. Bennett became Chairman
vice Ledwith.
The North Carolinians in this city or
ganized mutual benevolent association.
The base ball game this afternoon be-
tween the Pensacola GOphers and the
nville-Floridas was won by the
Gophers by a score of to l in nine in
nings.
MADISON, FLA.
Aspecial from Madison says: ''Fire last
night destroyed six buildings here occu-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
A Town Marshal Shot.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 20.-A Franklin
(Ky.) dispatch says: 'srown Marshal
Jesse O1futt was fatally shot yesterday by
Henry Taylor. Taylor had been arrested
for drunkenness by Offutt."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
HoRsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE.

AuADAo Ia indigestion.
DIR. Daniel L. Nelson, Chicago. savs.
II ma 1t pleasant and valuable remedy
in indigestion, particularly in overworked
men," ~,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
FAILURE IN WHITE GOODS

Graham, Loder & Co., wholesale white
goods dealers, failed to-day. There are
judgments against the firm for $S7 600.
The total liabilities are unknown,
E. l.. Mintzer, Jr., a wholesale dealer
IN canned goods, is embarrassed by the
failure of Warner & Merritt. and iudo.
ments have been entered against him for
$4,000. 49, A'i
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
A TANNER AssIcNs

CHICAGO, Aug. 2O.-Paul Populorum,
tanner of this city, made an assignment
to-day. His liabilities are 5000. 600, with
contingent liabilities of 100000. His
assets are $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21

ralmer.s Perfumes. Exquisite.
Iaimers Toilet Soaps. Lovely.
6aImer.s Lotion the great skin cure.
tanners Invisible, the ladies' delight.
kalmer'a Manual Of Cage Birds. free.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-21
FRUIT IMPORTERs FAIL.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20.-The failure
OF Warner e. Merritt, fruit importers, is
announced. The firm made an assign
ment to w. II. Knowles, of Knowles g.
Andel son, large canning firm of Cam
den, n. j. The liabilities will probably
reach $500,000. 1t is learned that the firm
has large quantities of paper out. and
that for some time they have been bor-
rowing at high rates.
There has been issued from the Common
Pleas Court four executions against the
firm for over $200,O