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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
TALK ABOUT THE CABINET.
Hatton Beginning to Fear that He Won't
he Postmaster General After All.

HattOn beginning to Fear that He Won't
be Postmaster General After All.
Mystery surrounds certain movements,
political and others, of the adminstra-
tion, says Washington special of Sept.
.. In regard to the Treasury Depart
ment the uncertainty is as great as ever.
Gresham himself is authority for the
statement that his appointment is only
temporary. There is almost as good au-
thority for saying that less than ten days
ago Gresham accepted the offer of Judge
DrummOnd's seat ON the bench. For the
last few days there has been a hurrying
to and fro of members of the Cabinet.
specially Secretary Chandler, who is the
handy man of the administration lust
now. Whether the present state of uncer-
talnty is owing to an unusual manifesta-
ton of Arthur's constitutional disposition
to prOcrastinate and do nothing to-day
that can be put off till tomorrow or to
Obstacles in the way of a plan which he
has tor filling permanently the Treasury
vacancy, Cabinet officials profess entire
ignorance. Gresham out Of the Post Office
Department is the one thing accomplish
ed. Hatton, who has flattered himself
that he would be Gresham's successor,
pcPiuS W llbJeu CuTlOuSIy W0eQ friends
tell him that he will fail of it. When
asked for reason why Arthur did not
appoint him at once, if he is going to do
it at all, he is without sufficient answer.
To lntlmates he pretends to have reasons
enough for expecting to be Postmas.
ter General. Persons protesting to
speak from independent reasons say
that Arthur when he gets ready will
name the heads of the Treasury and the
Post Office Department at the same time.
This view gives HattOn comfort. He
thinks that he will be named when Gres-
hams successor in the Treasury is, and
within the next two weeks. The theory
that Levi p. Morton's arrival is waited
for is still clung to by those who have had
it from the first. No interest Of the gov
srnment suffers from this anomalous
state of things, though it is obviously not
one which is specially creditable. No
emergency can be pleaded for it. In gen
eral it is looked upon as a muddle pro-
duced by Arthur's indispOsftiOn to act till
real embarrassment was produced,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
A CAIssON CAVES IN.
The Lives of Twenty Men JeOpardized
by the Accident.

bJ Lne AcGluGnls
ELKTON, MD, Oct. 1.-Intelligence has
reached here by telephone that caisson
No. ., of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road bridge over the Susquehanna river
at. FrenchtOwn, sunk at s O'Clock this
morning with 20 men under it, : or S Of
whom We're supposed to be drowned. A
later bulletin stated that between = and
men were imprisoned in the caissOn 60
feet under the water. Air was being
pumped IN, and there was a possibility Of
etfecting a rescue after the tide had
fallen.
The sunken caissOn is 100 feet from the
Cecil county shore of the river, which is
60 feet deep at this point. The top Of the
caissOn is covered with feet of water.
The caissOn caved in from below. Reports
differ as to the number Ofmen imprisoned.
William ;. Smith, the contractor, says
there are five, and that there is no imme-
diate danger, as air is being pumped into
the caissOn. There Is no communication
with the imperiled men, and how to get
them out is "A knOtty question.
\ later report says that Seven Of
the men confined in the caiss0n were res
cued at II O'Clock at low tide, not one
being in the least injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-The roads interested
in the passenger business to the Missouri
river to-day openly quoted over their
counters a rate of 50 IS to Omaha and
Kansas City. The regular rate is S14 30.
This was done in accordance with de-
cisiOn at the meeting yesterday to punish
the Rock Island Road for issuing 1000
mile tickets in payment for advertising,
which tickets have found their way into
the hands of scalpers. The local east
bound freight committee met to-day and
agreed to abide by Commissioner Fink's
order making the rate ON grain twenty
cents and on provisions twenty-five cents.
These rates are half way between the
REGULAR tariff and cut rates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
FIorIda,s NTetronoIis.

JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 1.-The Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway propose TO
build bridge, costing from $75, 900 to
100000, across the creek near their depot
in the city, on certain conditions. A
strong effort will be made to effect an ar
rangement. The point is dangerous and
often creates interruption to business.
Prof. Curtiss. who is collecting speci-
mems from Florida woods of medical herbs
and foliage for the New Orleans ExDosi-
tion, is in the city. lie will gather 100
varieties.
A contract has been made to extend the
Florida Southern Railroad from Leesburg
to PembertOn's ierry-thirty miles.
Gen. Perry had a fine meeting at Green
vile this morning.
There were only deaths in this city
during September.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
GERMANY AND FRANCE.
CHOLERA SLOWLY DYING OUT.
The Death Lists from the Infected Cit.
les Gradually Growing SmaIIer.

The Death Lists from the Infected Cit
les Gradually Growing Smaller.
ROME Oct. 1.-The Pope has announced
his intention Of making the Lateran pal
ace a cholera hospital should the neces-
sitY arise for such action.
THE DEATH LIST IN ITALY.
The reports of the cholera in Italy for
the "A hours ended tonight shows a total
OF 433 fresh cases and 1877 deaths, against
43l cases and 229 deaths for the preceding
q hours. The total reported to-day in
cludes 1876 cases and 56 deaths in Naples,
and % cases and 80 deaths in Genoa.
There were , deaths in Marseilles to-day
from cholera.
SEVEN DEATHS IN FRANCE.
PARIS, Oct. There were ! deaths
from cholera in France to-day, including
, at Auberyilliers, a suburb of Paris.
THE RECORD IN SPAIN.
MADRID, Oct. There were fresh
cases Of cholera reported to-day in
the province Of Alicante. and in the
province Of TarragOna. In the former
province there were . deaths from the
disease and in the latter none.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The debt state
the public debt during the month Of
September to be 2,547, ,039, a decrease of
the debt since June 30, 1884, $945S3. 1S1: /:
cash in the Treasury. $425, ,031, ,322; gold
certificates outstanding, SI20.936. $40: !:
silver certificates outstanding, $123, ,2G0,-
721; certificates of deposit outstanding,
Sl5,945,0 600; refunding certificates out
standing, S250. $50; legal tenders out
standing, 1916, ,681 ,016; fractional cur
rency outstanding, not including amount
estimated as lost or destroyed, S697, ,726.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

LONDON, oct. 1.-The petition of the
Grand Duke of Hesse for divorce from
Nine. kalomine viii be heard by seven
Judges of the Supreme Court at Darn
stadt on Oct. IS. Nine. Kalomine will
oppose the petition. She has declined the
allowance granted to her by the Grand
Duke, and refuses to compromise with
him. If the divorce prayed tor is refused,
the Grand Duke viii abdicate. Truth
says that Queen Victoria desires that the
divorce be granted 20 as to enable the
Grand Duke to marry the Duchess Of AL
banV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
Food AduIteration.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-Sometime ago the
health authorities were notified that deal
ers in and makers Of egg noodles and ver-
micelh were using chrome yellow in
making their products, because this sub
stance was cheaper than eggs or saffron.
After an investigation the Health officers
found that this was true, and to-day ar
rested the members of the firms Of Riep-
ensburger & Co., L. Bellng and Goodman
Bros, for a violation Of the law governing
adulteration Of food products. Other ar
rests will be made to-morroW.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

DANYILLE, VA, Oct. William A !.
White, residing in Pittsylvania coun-
ty, last night surprised a negro
chicken thief named George Lee in
the act Of robbing his hen house.
He captured the negro, who broke
loose and attempted to escape. White
shot and killed the thief after calling upon
him to stop, which summons was disre-
garded. White promptly informed the
authorities of the occurrence. and at a
hearing to-day before two Magistrates he
was discharged,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

ALBANY, n. Y, Oct. 1.-GOv. Cleve-
land, accompanied by Hon. Erastus Corn
ing, A. B. Banks, Mayor ofAIbany. Hon.
Simon w. ROsenbaIl, Hon. A. Mccall. Jr..
and Gen. Austin LathrOp, of the Cover
nOr's staff, viii leave Albany for Buffalo
on a special train at 1920 O'clock to-mor-
row afternoon. The party will arrive at
Ss20 O'Clock in Buffalo, where elaborate
preparations for the Governors reception
have been made. The train makes no
stops. The Governor leaves Buffalo on
the regular train Friday night
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
The Care of the Indians.

WASHINGTON, Oct. THE following
priations required for the support
Of the Indians during the next fiscal
year: Current expenses, salaries, etc,
$26S, 800; present appropriation. $2lS, 300.
Fulfilling treaties with and sup
port Of Indian tribes, S3,194, ,355;
present appropriation, $2,574,4l9.
General Incidental expenses Of
Indian services S1S4,600; present appro-
priation, $14I.S00. Trust funds, sos. l70;
present appropriation, $95,170. Miscel-
laneous supports for benefit of Indians
not provided for by treaty., 81, ,432, 800;
present appropriation, $1,201, 900. Mis-
cellaneous, $693, 200; present appropri-
alton, S51S, 900. Indian schools, 81, 1863, 724;
present appropriation S9S9,600. Total
estimated expenditure, ST, ,23S, ,049; present
appropriation, So. .73S. .7S9.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

Troy, n. Y, Oct. Nv. B. Bartholo-
Simmons, a wealthy business man, Sc
cretly married Simmons adopted daugh-
ter, Mary f. Babcock, aged 10 years, Fri
day night. Bartholomew is 80 years old,
and was born in Schoharie county. Sim
mons is widower without children and
resides in fine mansion in the suburbs
of Troy. The couple are preparing to
leave Troy. Simmons was not informed
of the marriage till this afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Oct. during
a Democratic demonstration here tonight
John Nunley, who was intoxicated. began
shooting into a crowd who were listening
to speeches, and Charles Slaughter, col
ored, was shot just above the heart, and
Albert Mccormick, whita, shot in the
neck. Slaughter died in five minutes af-
ter the shooting. The bullet was extract
ed from McCOrmick's neck, but his condi-
ton Is critical.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
The steamer FinchIey Lost.

BOSTON, Oct. IA Halifax dispatch
dated yesterday, says the British steamer
Finchley struck and went down off Isaac's
harbOr yesterday morning. The steamer
is a wreck, having struck on the middle
ledge Of the southeast breaker, off Country
Harbor, and sunk in 10 fathoms of water.
The Captain and crew are at Isaac's har-
Dor. The Fincbley was from Coosaw, 5.
c., with phosphate, bound to England,
and was to call at Sydney for coal. She
was owned by Edmund s. Watts, of Sun
derlaud.
A telegram from Isaac's harbor tonight
states that the steamer Finchley lies west
Of Island harbOr in thirteen fathoms Of
water, and that there is not much proba-
bility Of saving any Of the cargo except by
the aid of lINnrs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
a FLAMING MILL RIIRNEn.
A RIVER A SHEET OF FLAME.
DEATH IN THE BAT.

A Lad Instantly Killed by One Slipping
Out of the Hands of the Player.
RIvERHEAD, i. l., Oct. 1.-During a
game of base ball played on the Suffolk
county fair grounds, Roscoe ConkIing,
aged II, of Cutchoque, was instantly
killed by a base ball bat, which slipped
from the hands Of the striker. The bali
struck Eugene Hollock. of Mattituck
in the face. cracking his iawhOne. ,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

MACON, Oct. lon account Of the re-
cent Tumors that scarlet fever was pre-
vaIent in this city, it was thought that
when the pGhlic schools began their
session to-day there Wo4ld be 4 small at
tendance, but the number vas cutie
large. some schools having more
applications than they had accom-
modatiOn fUl. The pupils matriculated
today were about 800. There are few
cases of scarlet fever in the city, bGt they
are of very mild form.
WESLEYAN Female College began its
session to-day, with over 200 pupils pres
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
North Carolina.s Exnositinn

RALEIGH, Oct. To-day at noon the
North Carolina State Exposition was for
mally opened. There are thousands of
visitors here from all parts of the State,
and the outlook promises d great success.
President Primrose formally opened the
exposition, and all the bands played in
concert "Old North Carolina State" Gov.
Jarvis, Senator Hawley, and other dis
tinguished men proceeded to the main
exposition buildings. the doors of which
were opened on their arrival. They passed
to the great engines. turned on the steam
and put the machinery in motion, The
exposition is a splendid exhibit Of the
States eXhaustless resources.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
LIVES WITH ODD ENDTN is
A MANS HEAD CRUSHED To \
PULP BY \ GIN AT WADIFY.

At Chicago a Druukard Beats His wife
to Death with Her ChiId's Corpse
A " oman browns Herself in a Tub
AbOrtionist BabcOek succumbs to the
Morphine.
WADLEY, Sept. 30.-A terrible accident
occurred this morning about three miles
from this place, at J. B. Lambs Gin house.
His son-in-law, Thomas Price, Young
man about % years Of age, and whose
moral character and honest dealings had
gained for him the highest esteem by all
who were acquainted with him, was en-
gagged at work fixing some part Of the ma
cninery, when his head got caught be-
tween two moving pieces and was crush.
ed. lie fell across the lever and was drag
ged around several times by The horses,
but had fallen off and was dead when
found by his wife, who happened to see
him as she started up the steps into the
gin house,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

LONDON, Oct. I.-EarI Derby, Secre.
tarY Of State for the colonies, has cabled
a dispatch to Sir Robinson, Governor Of
the Cape Of Good Hope, to report immedi-
ately what forces may be necessary for
the suppression of the BOers. 1t is re-
ported that the British Cabinet have. re-
versed their policy heretofore pursued in
South Africa, and have determined to
send to the Cape Of Good Hope Gen.
Wolseley to head an expedition TO crush
the Beers after he has successfully settled
affairs ST KhartOum
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
EGYPT AS a PRIZE.
Germany Anxious to Have the New Com
ferenS Held at Her Capital CITY.


CAIRO, Oct. Am action has Just been
begun before the mixed tribunal against
the khedive in consequence Of the sus-
pension Of the sinking fund.
Lord NOrthbrook convened a meeting OF
Sheiks to-day and discussed the question
of provisional iministration. The Sneiks
opposed giving English police officers any
authority to act without orders from the
Mudirs. who ought to be held responsible
for public order. Nubar Pasha held a
similar meeting the day previous. The
health OF the troops at AssOuau Is good.
VIENNA, Oct. THE tension respect
ing the suspension of the Egyptian
sinking fund is passing away. The pow
ers are waiting for tie term TO expire
which was fixed for the withdrawal of
the measure. They would have con-
sented to the measure if England had
consulted them thereon.
GERMANY AND FRANCE.
PARIS, Oct. lie Paris denies the
rumOrs of an agreement between France
and Germany relative to Egyptian affairs.
Gen. Lord Wolseley and his staff have
arrived at Assouan.
Its reported that Prince Bismarck
mas actually proposed renewal
of the London conference to finally settle
the Egyptian financial question, and has
suggested that the conference meet in
Berlin before the end of October. The
idea meets with increasing favor with
French politicians.
An important Cabinet Council will be
held Thursday to consider the commune
cation received from Earl Granville COM
planning to the French Government of the
hostile attitude assumed and the intrigue
entered into in Egypt by the French
official representative. President Grevy
Will return from his summer vacation to
attend the meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
Vegetation seorehed la Vtrginia.

LYNCHBURG, VA, Oct. 1.-The heat
here is very oppressive. The thermometer
has scarcely fallen below 80 degrees.
night or day, for a week. The effects of
the drought about Piedmont in this State
are unparalleled. Vegetation is burning
up, and the ground is parched to a great
depth, which makes pl0wing impossible,
and preparations for fall seeding are de-
layed in consequence. The hay crop is
destroyed. In parts of Southwest Vir-
ginia graziers are driving their stock into
Tennessee for water. Small streams are
drying up. In many localities forest trees
are dying, and numerous forest fires are
burning
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
IN THE DIERCANTILE WORLD.
Day, Bros. & Co.'s Liabilities $500, 900
-Creditors to Got s. Per Cent.

Day, Bros, n Co.'s Liabilities 5000, 900
Creditors to Get So Per Cent.
PEORIA, ILL, Oct. 1.-The liabilities of
Day, Bros. a Co., this city. who failed a
week ago, it is now believed, will reach
$500, 900. They sold their stock of goods
to G. B. Day, who was formerly amember
of the firm and who indorsed their paper.
The amount paid by Day was S22S, 600, he
giving notes for the amount in excess of
his pledged paper in payment. Itis stated
that the creditors will receive 80 per cent.
AN ASSIGNMENT IN VIRGINIA.
NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-C. Z. Woodson.
proprietor OF a general store at Roanoke.
Va, has made an assignment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
The League Fund Failing OF.

DUBLIN, Oct. 1.-At a meeting Of the
Irish National League, held here to-day.
Timothy Harrington, Secretary Of the
League, stated that owing to the small
ness Of the subscriptions received the
League had decided not to affiliate with
branches sending an amount under IS.
The League, he said, mad received nc help
from America for some time, and had ta
rely On Ireland for the aid necessary to
carry on its work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

Manufacturers Hold Convention at
Springfield and Put Up Prices.


Springfield and Put Up Prices.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Oct. 1.-The
Writing Paper Makers, branch of the
National Paper Makers Association, had
a special meeting here to-day to consider
the question of a reduction Of the produc-
tion of fine papers to cOunteract the bad
influence of the market caused by the
prohibition of the importation of foreign
rags, which has increased the cost Of
paper stock. After thorough discussion.
the following was unanimously adopted:
ResO}red. That we viii not offer our paper
for sale or receive any orders therefor except
st an advance of price from l to cents per
pOUHd.
ResOlced. That rather than sell our papers at
a less advance than that named in the foregO-
ing resolution we Will lessen our production
until the price of paper advances sufficiently
to cover the extra cost Of rags and other ma
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

The best salFe used IN the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Piles, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains. COrns, and all kinds Of Skin Erup-
tlons, Freckles and Pimples. The salve
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in every case. Be sure you get Henryas
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tons and counterfeits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
Newsdeaiers In ConYention.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-The convention
Of neWsdealers from all parts of the coun-
try was In session to-day at Clarendon
Hall. Its OBJECT is the formation of a ma
tiOnal association. There are present
delegates from Maine, Indiana, New Jer-
sey, Massachusetts, Vermont. Rhode
Island, Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio and
New York. They numbered 50 in all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

BEILEFoNTE, Pa, Oct. 1.-The result
of the evening session OF the Greenback
Convention was the adoption of a resolu-
tiOn to fuse with the Democrats. with the
understanding that no fusion or c0mbina-
ton be made tor a less number than half
Of the electors. Eight gentlemen were
appointed as a committee to carry out the
purpose of the resolution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The Democratic
Congressional Committee is preparing a
campaign document ON labor statistics
from the census reports, trades unions
reports. etc, showing that the rate Of
wages has been decreasing rapidly since
1872. while the cost Of the necessarles OF
life has increased 21 per cent. since 1878.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02
! GFEERAL REDTCTTON.

PITTSBURG. Oct. 1.-Ihe employees Of
Oliver Bros. 4 Phillips, iron manufac-
turers, were notified this evening that a
general reduction of wages of 12]& per
cent. would GO into effect on Oct. 8 The
order states that continued depression in
the trade, shrinkage in the value of all
products and competition, cOmpels the
firm to take this course, and that the re-
ductiOn viii affect all, from the managers
TO the lowest on the list, salaried or other
x-sSe. excepting the yearly scale Of labor
cftba kraalgamated 4 Association.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-02

WASHINGTON, Oct. lit is announc-
ed at the Department Of Justice that the
civil suit filed here yesterday BY the Dis
trict Attorney against Contractor Brown
is but tie precursor Of like suits to be
nled Dy District Attorneys all over the
country to recover oYercharges fraudu-
lently allowed to star route ring contract
Ors by the star route ring officIaIs