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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
FLORIDA's METROPOLIS.
Carlisle and Blackburn to Stump til
State This Fall.

Carlisle and Blackburn to Stump the
State This Fail.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 21.-Messrs.
Carlisle and Blackburn, of Kentucky,
each speak in Florida four times during
the campaign, the former at Pensacola,
Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Gaines
Vile in October. The time and places of
the latter have not been announced.
Pope has resigned his seat in the State
Senate.
The Peoples Journal { Rep. has taken
POpe's name down.
The Republicans of this county are cir
culating petition for the call of another
convention.
Surveyors are laying out streets and
lots at the sea terminus of the Jackson
vile and Atlantic Railroad. Lots will
soon be placed on the market.
Senator Cal arrived here tonight, and
reports great enthusiasm in Middle
Florida. He considers Dayidson's chances
of election first rate.
The work on the light house at Mos
quito Inlet has been suspended in cOnse-
quence of the exhaustion of the apprOpri-
alton.
The second base ball contest this after
noon was won by the Florida Heralds by
q score of q TO O.
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ERIES AFFAIRS.
John King, Jr, to be Made the Com
panY's President.

John King, Jr., to be Made the Com
pany's President.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-At a meeting of
the Erie Railroad directors to-day the
committee appointed to confer with John
King, Jr., reported that he had accepted
the position of Assistant President. The
arrangement on which Mr.. King bases his
acceptance is that the floating debt,
amounting now to about $4,000,000, is to
be paid up. This has been agreed to.
The English share and bondhoIders have
agreed, through Messrs. Powell and West
lake, their committee, to undertake to
raise the necessary amount. Mr..
Jewett having peremptorily de-
clined reelection, the committee
reported that he should be retained in a
supervisory capacity, either as Chairman
OF the Board or as the head of the Execu-
tive Committee, and it also suggested
that at the annual meeting in November
Mr.. King should assume the Presidency.
This report was adopted unanimously.
Mr.. King was formerly Vice President of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railway Com
pany, and also for some years Receiver of
the Ohio and Mississippi Railway Com
many
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
FRANCE FORCED TO FIGHT
THE TRI-COLOR HAULED DOWN
BY THE CONSUL AT PEKIN.

NO concessions Made bv the s1a,as4t.,.
France Preparing for the conf,,ct
english War Vessels Going TO T,ooa.
After British Interests-Cbina Tootr.
ing for European Interference
LONDON, Aug. PA dispatch from
Fekin OF this date says: 'sThe French
Consul lowered his flag at / O'Clock To-
day. The interests of French snbiacts
have been intrusted to the Russian Min.
lister. China absolutely refuses 10 admit
the French claims"
The admiralty is arranging To incraaso
the British squadron in Chinese waters 40
as to afford protection to British subjects
in China.
PARIS GETS THE NEWS,
PARIS, Aug. 2l.-It is reported here
that the Chinese Government at Pat-;,,
mas gwen a final refusal to the French
demand for indemnity, and that tba
French legation is about to leave Pelrin
III fong Pao, the Chinese Minister. has
received his passport.
Inere was conference TODAY betwean
Il Ii Fohg Pao, Chinese Minister. and
result. "A'HOuS
The same dispatch saws: "Tsun0 n
1aman processes to be prepared for war
to the end. They are secretly hoping.
however, to involve neutral powers in y
quarrel respecting the treaty ports.0
THE SITUATION EXPLAINED.
PARIS, Aug. 21.-The following is an
ofhcial resume of the Franco-C Chinese sitII-
ation: Notwithstanding the successive re-
spites granted China by France and the
moderation OF the French officials having
the negotiations in charge. China has finaLs
ly refused all satisfaction for the I,ano
Sou treachery, and recalled its PlenIpo-
tentlary to Shanghai. France is there
fore compelled to present China with tbe
last summons. NJ. Potenotre. the French
Minister to China, has been instructed tn
acqualnt Isung Lii Yamen of the vote Of
Parliament, and also with the fact that
the indemnity has been definitely fixed at
S0,0OO,O00 francs, payable In 10 years.
Onless the demand should be complied
with withim@S hours, Admiral Courbet
VIII kssSsyaction necessary forthwith
to secure the reparation due France. The
term of grace expired at l O'Clock this
afternoon. The French Charge d'Afaires
was ordered to quit Pekin Immediately.
and join NJ. PatenOtre at Shanghai. III
Fong Pao during the day asked for an au-
dience with NJ. Ferry, and announced to
him that he had been ordered to return to
MS post at Berlin. The Chinese Minister
bade M. Ferry farewell and received his
passports.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
VILLA RIGA FOILS A RIOT.
THE KILLING OF ANEGRO FIEND
EXCITES THE BLACKS.

A Massacre of the Whites and the Burn
Ing of the Town Threatened-The De-
termination of the Citizens to Make a
Bold Resistance Overawes the BIus-
terers.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 21-ViIla Rica, on
the Georgia Pacific Railroad, was last
night thrown into a high state of excite
ment by the killing of a negro named
John johnson. The intelligence of the
affair was brought to this city to-day.
Burly negroes were congregated about
the streets, cursing and yelling and
swearing vengeance against the men who
had arrested and killed johnson. Others
threatened to apply the torch and not
leave a house standing. Many were seen
with shOtguns thrown across their shouI-
ders, and others with pistols and blud-
geons. The whole town seemed to be in
perfect turmoil, and it was believed that
a serious riot would follow. Nothing
definite could be learned as to the origin
of the trouble last night, as there was no
telegraphlc service. The negro who was
killed was named John Johnson. He had
last Thursday afternoon gone out into
the country a few miles from Villa Rica.
where lived one of the best citizens Of the
county, Charles Morris, a farmer adj
Vanced in years.
THE NEGRO's CRIME.
The negro awaited his opportunity, and
when Mr.. Norris daughter was passing
along he grabbed her, and after almost
killing her by choking and beating her,
succeeding in accomplishing his fiendish
work. The poor lady was left in a most
wretched condition, but as soon as possi-
bic told her father what had happened.
The neighbors and citizens of Villa Rica
were notified and an armed posse of men
went to hunt the negro. The woods were
secured all during Tuesday night, but no
trace of the fiend could be found. Early
yesterday morning the search was re-
newed, and about II O'Clock he was
found. He was tied and carried
to Villa Rica, when a strong guard was
put over him. The gentlemen who made
the arrest intended to take him to Car
rolltOn to-day for safe-keeping. While
there were many III the crowd who would
not have hesitated in swinging him to the
trst limb they thought best to let the law
take its course. The negro was sullen
and refused to talk, except to a few ne
grOes who were allowed to talk to him.
About O'Clock last night Johnson made
some excuse to get from near the guards
for a few moments.
THE FIEND SHOT.
When he got off he started to
run, and as he did so some one
fired at him, the whole load of
buckshOt taking effect in his head and
killing him instantly. The breath had
scarcely left his body before the negroes
announced a determination to have re-
venge or lose their lives in the attempt.
The white people determined to die
game il die they must, and at once
fixed themselves for battle. They warned
the darker element that if once began it
would result in bloodshed, and they
would not leave enough to bury the rest.
All night long armed white men guarded
the town, fearing that possibly the negroes
might carry out their threats. Tonight
all is quiet
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ATLANTA WINS A GAME.
The Score Two to One-BOth Pitchers
do Effective Work,


do Effective Work.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 2I.-The Atlantas
redeemed themselves to-day in the game
with the Stars, defeating the visiting club
by score of 2 to l. The AtIantas had
the new pitcher Muller, of Pensacola, in
the box, with Hunter as catch. The
change made marked difference in the
playing of the entire team. The Stars
had as their battery Ruhl and Hamburg.
Nearly all the batting was within the dia-
mond. Heinesmen, of the Atlantas, made
the only twO-base hit of the game. Ruhl
was hit eight times and. Muller seven.
hr1el and Heinesmen made the runs
for the Atlantas, and Collins got
the only run mace by the Stars.
Hamberg passed four balls and Hunter
two. Muller struck out six men and
Ruhl four. The total of errors made was
small. The Atlantas had five and the
Stars four. The enthusiasm was immense
At the close of the game the At
lanta nine was congratulated by
every one. Tomorrow both clubs
VIII change their battery. Seven games
make up the series. The score in the Sc
ries now stands, Stars 3, Atlantas 1. AL
though base ball has been raging here for
nearly two months the interest is in no
way tagging. Large audiences have wit
messed every game this week, and tO-day's
attendance was about 5000. Tomorrow
the crowd will be very much larger.
The city is filled with enthusiasm to-
night.
A GAME AT vALDOsTA.
VALDOsTA, GA, Aug. 21.-A match
game of base ball, between the LeCOntes
(tormerly the Pastimes }, of Thomasville,
and the Naldosta club, was played here
this afternoon. The result was victory
for the LeContes by a score of 23 to II.
The Naldosta club received their visitors
with a brass band and treated them
royalty. A dance in their honor is to be
given tonight.
GAMES ELSEWHERE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-Games of base
ball were played to-day as follows:
At PrOvidence-PrOvIdence 5, Chicago g.
At New 1ork-MetropOlitan 4, Brooklyn 4.
After thirteen innings the game was called
on account of darkness. New York 8. Buff
falo ?.
At Washingto gton-National Unions) l2, Will
mington l.
At Newark-Trenton 6, Domestic 8.
At Boston-Baltimore (Unions) 3, Boston
(Um)ns) 2. Boston y, DetrOits 4.
AT BaltlmOre-Baltimore 8, Virginia 2.
At phia-Philadelph 20. Cleve-
land l.
At Kansas City-St. Louis tUnions) 8, Kan
sas City tUnions) 4.
At Indianapolis-Columbu ., Indianapo-
lis -
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SOUTHERN COAL INTERESTS.
An Extensive Association Organized a
Chattanooga, Tenn.

An Extensive Association Organized at
Chattanooga, Tenn.
CHATTANOOGA, Aug. 21.-The Southern
Coal Association was formed to-day. A..
B. Johnston, of Birmingham, Ala, was
elected President, and J. T. Williams of
Chattanooga, E. Z. McCrOsky of Knox
vile, Tenn, and A. W. Shook of Tracy
City, Tenn, Vice Presidents. The princi-
pal office will be in Chattanooga. The
object Of the association is to form a COM
pact body for the protection Of
the property represented, and to
secure fair revenue for the
capital invested therein, to bring about
a better understanding between the
transportation companies and coal opera
tors as to their respective needs and re-
quirements, and for the promotion gener-
ally of the mining and transportation in
terests, so largely dependent upon each
other. After agreeing on a scale of prices,
which was not made known, the associa-
tiOn adjourned subject to the call of the
President. The greater part of the coal
miners in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama
and Kentucky are members
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
THIEVES AT THE PUBLIC CRIB
Stationery Contractors Detected Palm
ing off Inferior Goods on the Govern
ment.


ing off Inferior Goods on the Govern
ment.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-At the spring
lettings this year P. 81. Kellogg & Co., of
Springfield, Mass, secured the contract
for furnishing the Post Office Department
with official and registered envelopes for
the current fiscal year. Their bid-SSO. 900
was much lower than that of any of
their competitors. The Morgan & Plymp-
ton Manufacturing Company, of Hart
ford, Conn, which had the year before
the contract for furnishing the official,
the registered and the stamped
envelopes, got contract for furnish
ing the stamped envelopes only. Several
weeks ago charges were made to the
effect that there were deficiencies in the
stationery furnished the Post Office De-
partment. The first was on the part of
the unsuccessful bidders that P. H. Kel-
logg Il Co. were furnishing inferior envel-
oDes. The envelopes and other supplies
We're tested here, the envelopes and paper
being tested with recently perfected test
ing machine. All the supplies were
found to be equal to the sample except the
official envelopes supplied by P. II. Kel-
logg q Co., and these were found to be far
luIeTlOI 10 Jue sample.
1t was also ascertained that in the last
quarter of the last fiscal year the Morgan
& PlymptOn Co, of Hartford, which then
held the contract, had furnished some in
ferior official envelopes, but the sample
furnished the bidders on this years con-
tract was not taken from this lot. 1t was
perfect envelope.
GRESHAM's VISIT TO HARTFORD.
The recent visit of the Postmaster Gen
eral and his assistants to Hartford and
Springfield was for the purpose of ascer-
tanning all the facts in regard to the man.
ufacture of the envelopes and the conduct
of Stationery Agent Sperry at Hartford.
The Postmaster General found that p. H.
Kellogg 81 Co. had purposely and deliber-
ately procured inferior paper for the man.
ufacture of the official envelopes in order
to make profit out of their low priced
contract. Therefore on his return today
he annulled their contract. He found
that Agent Sperry had been guilty of neg
llgence. He is not only transfer agent,
but an inspector, and is re-
spOnsible for the character of the
goods he forwards to the depart
ment. He has been formally censured
for his negligence. The Postmaster Gen
eral has not determined whether he will
take any further action in Sperry's case
or not. He does not seem to be guilty of
cOllusIon with the faulty contractor, and,
therefore, will probably be allowed to re-
tain his position. His reprimand will
probably spur him to renewed zeal. Some
removals are looked for in the department
mere IN consequence Of this investigation.
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SEVEN MEN sUFFOCATED.
Gas Surprises Them in Pennsylvania
Nina and All Succnnh

Gas Surprises Them in a Pennsylvania
Mine and All Succumb.
SHAMOKIN, PA, Aug. 21.-There was a
terrible accident at the Burning Buck
Ridge mine to-day, seven men being
smOthered by gas. Fire broke out yester-
day in the Buck Ridge slope, at a depth of
$50 feet from the surface. The company
at once bought the Greenback colliery ad-
joining, the workings of which
are higher than those of the Buck Ridge
cOlliery. The intention was to bore a
hole thirty-siX feet in length from the
Greenback to the Buck Ridge collierv
and turn the creek into both collieries,
and by flooding them put out the fire.
While men were engaged in this work to-
day gas suddenly poured in from the
burning mine, and before they could es-
cape seven men fell victims to its deadly
fumes. 1t is impossible to reach their
bodies, as both mines are now full of gas
and the fire is increasing. Eleven mules
were also suffocated or burned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-The following
reports from Congressional nominations
have been received:
Congressman John Finerty, who was
elected as an Independent in the Second
Illinois Congressional district two years
ago, announced to large mass meeting
of his adherents last night that he would
again make the race in accordance with
the expressed wish of those present.
The Democratic Convention of the First
Congressional district of Texas to-day re-
nominated Charles Stewart, of Houston.
The Democrats of the Second Missouri
district have nominated John B. Hale for
Congress.
A. Y Parker was nominated for Con-
gress by the Twenty-secOnd New York
district Republicans to-day.
The Democrats of the First and Second
Ohio Congressional districts nominated
John Follett in the First and Adam A.
Kramer in the Second district.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
Nadison,s Fire

MADISON, FLA, Aug, 21.-Yesterday's
fire here broke out ? O'Clock in the morn
-, 80, in the store occupied by j. d. Strip
ling, The flames spread rapidly and
DESTROYED four stores owned by Lad. Gull
martin Il Co., of Savannah, Ga, one be-
longing to L. IL. Paterson ana one owned
bv Mr.. Densler. The other adjoining
stores were damaged. All the stores and
stocks of goods were heavily insured, ex-
cept l.. H. Paterson's, whose insurance
was not renewed. A host of irate insur-
ance agents is expected here,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
The Military TeIrgraphists.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2I.-Ihe Society Of the
United States Military Telegraph Corps
met here to-day in annual reunion. Most
of the time was taken up with a discus
sion of the best methods of having their
members recognized by the government
as part of the army, and as legal claim
ants for pensions. A letter was read from
Gen. Grant to J. B. Morgan acknowledge
ing the good service done by the Tele-
graphlsts during the war. The old officers,
including W. r. Plum for President, were
reelected. The next meeting is to be held
in Nnur Anrlr nifr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-Ex-Senator
Thomas f. Grady, of New York, has
rendered his resignation as a member of
the Democratic State Committee. On
Wednesday he addressed letter to Chair
man Manning, in which he said: sit is
but fair that should add that this action
is entirely personal on my part, and does
not in any way involve the organization
to whose representatives l am indebted
for membership in the committee. have
communicated my determination in this
respect to the Chairman of the Tamma any
delegation to the last State ConventiOn.v y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
A Train run Down.

CHICAGO, Aug. 21.-A special from
Streater, ILL.,, says that a Sunday school
excursion train, consisting of 10 heavily
loaded cars, left there this morning.
While nearing its estination-Kankakee
and while crossing the Illinois Central
track, the fourth coach was run into by a
train on the latter road. James Penn
was killed and about dozen passengers
more or less seriously hurt. Two or three
will probably die. The engineer OF the
Illinois Central train claims that his
brake would not work
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
Nc Amsterdan1 3 Wrecl-

HALIFAX, N. s., Aug. 21.-The govern.
ment steamer Newfeld has arrived from
Sable Island, bringing up Capt. Lucas, OF
the wrecked steamer Amsterdam. All
hopes of floating the latter vessel are
abandoned, but most Of her cargo is saved
and on its way to Halifax on a wrecking
schooner.
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The Rar Asanniatinn

SARATOGA, n. Y, Aug. 21.-The Ameri-
can Bar Association was called to order
this morning at 10 O'Clock by Vice Presi-
dent Rufus King, OF Ohio, in the absence
of President Parker. After the filling OF
vacancies in the general council, Hon,
John +. Dillon, of New York, delivered
the annual address, his subject beng,
'The general character of American in.
stitutlons and laws"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-The Secretary
of the Secret Service Division is in pos
session OF a new counterfeit $10note. The
note is on the Third National Bank of
Cincinnati, and made its appearance in
that city Monday night. 1t is of the series
of 1882, with brown or chOcolate-colored
back. The vignettes on the face of the
note have very coarse, scratchy appear
ance, but the back is well executed and
calculated to deceive.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-Games of bas
ball were plaYed TODAY as fnllnMs:
EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Good Weather and Fast Time at Sara
tOga and Monmouth Park,


tOga and Monmouth Park.
SARATOGA, Aug. 21.-The attendance
at the races to-day was good; the weather
clear and warm, and the track in good
condition and fast. The events were as
follows:
FIRST RACE-Purse $4OO, for all ages; one
mile. Jim RenWick won easily by a length,
with Loftin second and Lady Loud third.
Time l: IA.
SECOND RACK-Kenner stakes, for three
year -olds; two miles. Palenurus made the
running from POwhatan, with Panique last.
The race was run in this order till quarter
OF mile from the wire, where POWhatan
drew up and won by six lengths, with Pale
1861.
THIRD RACE.-Handicap sweepstakes. for
all ages; $40 each, with $500 added; one mile
and five hundred yards. Fosteral won by a
length, with Gen. Monroe second, two lengths
in front of Nettie, third. The 2:l4.
FOURTH RACE-Purse $500; handicap stee-
plechase for all ages over the fractional
course No. 2; about one mile and half. Dis
turbance won by two Lengths, with Miss
Moulsey second, two lengths ahead of Major
Pickett, third. Time 2:54.
MONMOUTH PARK.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-At the Monmouth
Park races to-day the weather was plea
SAINT, the track fast and the attendance
FIRST RACE-For all ages; seven furlongs.
GiIdeaway made the running to the head of
the stretch, when EndymiOn drew up and won
by length, with Rica second and Markland
third. Time :291$.
SECOND RACE-For the home Bred pro-
duce stakes for two year -olds; three-quarters
of mile. Cadence colt led at the start, but
Wanda, the only other starter, oyerhauled
him and won by neck. Time Els.
THIRD RACE-FOr three -year-old fllies:
one mile. Equipoise got off first and was
never headed, winning by three lengths in a
canter, with Economic second and Surmaid
third. Time :4415.
FOURTH RACE-Selling allowances; three
quarters of a mile. Bahama won easily, with
Adonis second and Error third. Time l:l6II
FIFTH RACE For all ages; one mile and a
furlOng. Bob COot won easily by a length
and half. Time :573I.
SIXTH RACE-Selling allowances; one mile
and quarter. ClOnmel won, with Joe Mitch
ell second and LytOn third. Time 2:l3.
SEVENTH RACE-Steeplechase over the short
course. YOltaire won, with PaWnee second
and Echo third. Time 3:l3.
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SAVANNAH'S CADETS.
The HOspitabIe South CaroIiniaus IS
tOnished by the Exhibition Drill.

NoHlShCu DJ AAAC OEllAs
CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. 21.-The Sa-
Yannah Cadets drilled at the island this
afternoon. Fully thousand people were
present. The drill lasted about an hour
Refreshments were rendered the Cadets
by Marion Jones, builder of the pilot boat
Neca. At another informal reception ad-
dresses were delivered by Capt. James F.
Reddiug, of the Montgomery Guards, and
Lieut.. O'Connor, of the Irish Jasper
Greens, with reply by Lieut..
Brooks, of the Cadets. The evening
closed with a grand hop at the New
Brighton Casino. At IL O'Clock the Ca
diets embarked for this city, and leave
here at 4 O'Clock for home. The drill of
the Cadets was witnessed by d large
number of the officers of the Fourth Brig
ade, to whom it was a revelation. The
unanimous verdict is that nothing of the
Kind had ever been seen in South Caro-
limo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

PITTsBURG, Aug. 21.-As there was an
international question involved in the
case of the Austrian Consul, Schamberg,
charged with violating a city ordinance
in refusing to take down an Austrian flag
when ordered to do so by Chief of Police
Braun, the hearing which was to have
taken place this afternoon was indefinite
ly postponed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-22

Linsley was arrested in South Haven,
charged with causing the death of her
little girl, two years old, by brutal treat
ment. The child did not readily respond
to something the woman wished it to say,
whereupon she threw it into tub of
water and otherwise i'll treated it,causing
its death. Great excitement prevails,
and there is talk OF lynching. The woman
was protected from the infuriated citl-
zens by constables with drawn revolvers.