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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
FRANCO-CHINEsE sPARRING.
Rumors that the United States will b,
Asked to Become an Arbitrator.

Rumors that the United States will be
Asked to Become an Arbitrator,
LONDON, Aug. "A dispatch from Foo
Chow says that it is reported that China
and France have agreed to accept the ar
bitration of America for a settlement of
their pending difficulties, but that the
matter remains uncertain.
The French yellow book was published
to-day, which gives the following infor-
nation concerning the recent negotia-
tiOns between France and China France
at first demanded of China an indemnity
of 250. .00O,0 600 francs for the affair at Lang
Sou, but after China ordered her troops
TO withdraw entirely from Tonquin
France only asked that China should
compensate the families of the soldiers
who were killed at Lang Sou and pay
extra expenses which the Chinese attack
had made it necessary for France to incur.
China objected to indemnity, but July 10
consented to appoint the VicerOy of Nan
kin to enter into negotiations with NJ.
PatrenatOr, the French Minister. China
then announced that she had submitted
the indemnity question to the powers.
Between July % and 90 NJ. PatrenatOr tel
egraphed his home government that it
was impossible to arrive at an under
standing with the delegates of China,
huO IEIuSGu " pay b4C lllllCAuDlIys anu
asked that the time granted China to ac-
cept the French ultImatum might
be extended. Minister Ferry tele-
graphed July 80 to extend
respite if necessary. NJ. Patrenator re-
piled that China had offered to pay an in
demnity of 100, 100000 francs, and he had
refused it. On July 13 France informed
Admiral Courbet of her intention to oc-
cupy Foo Chow and Kelurg in case China
refused the French ultimatum. Admiral
COurbet was ordered to use force only if
attacked.
Advices from Hue state that the King
of AMMAN is dead. He had been i'll for a
long time.
NO REQUEST RECEIVED AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-It is said at the
State Department that no request has
been made so far as is known for arbitra-
tration by the government of the United
States in the Franco-Chinese trouble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
IRELAND's IMPROVEMENT.
Tenants Greatly Benefited by the Ar
rears of Rent Act.

Tenants Greatly Benented by the Ar
rears of Rent Act.
LONDON, Aug. "A letter from Mr..
Parnell to the local Secretary of the
National League in Ireland has just been
made public. In this Mr.. Parnell says that
he anticipates, as the outcome of the
Parliamentary Commissions report,
that an important improvement in the
condition of the labOring classes in Ire
land will be effected. The officials of the
local government board have given
evidence confirming the report circulated
by the Irish party that a measure is to
be prepared giving the local authorities
power to take or lease land cOmpulsorily,
whether attached to laborers' cottages or
not, for the purpose of letting it to labOrers
at moderate prices. The measure will also
empower the authorities to make repairs
in cottages. A return has just been made
to Parliament in regard to the operation
of the Irish arrears of rent act. Accord
ing to this the sum of 92,570, 900, which
was owing to landlords by farmers, has
been wiped out under the act since 1882.
OF this large amount Ulster gained $780,
600 in remissi0ns of rent; Linster, G250,-
600; ConnOught, f1 100000 and Munster,
9500,000. The Nationalist papers, COM
menting on this return, state that the
land act has already secured to the farm
ers permanent reduction of rent
exceeding 9500,0O0 yearly. The Bishop
of Limerick, Earl of BilmOre and other
members of the commission which has
been considering the condition of educa-
tion in Ireland, state that the curtailed
rents were better and more regularly paid
last year than at any time since the Par
nell agitation began. The relations now
existing between the landlords and ten
ants are amicable. The primary schools
established for the benefit of tenants are
everywhere appreciated. The govern
ment has resolved upon a large reduction
of the forces in Ireland.
Before sentence was pronounced upon
Daley at Warwick yesterday he INDUCED
Crown for the manner in which the prose-
cutiOn had been prepared. Daley and
Eagan received their sentences with ap-
Darent Indifference.
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~For Other kilograms See Fifth
A Great Blood medicine,

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rival Of their supplies.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
THE MEsTs Diseased BEEF
New York's Board OF Health Decides to
Look into the Matter.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-The problem of
possible dangers from Chicago dressed
beef that arrives in this city, dressed, by
the train-loaG, has received the thorough
consideration of the Board of Health.
Since the reports of the existence OF Texas
fever at Chicago and elsewhere in the
West have been confirmed, the wholesome
ness of these large cargoes of cheap beef
that threatens to ruin the butcher interests
of New York, has been open to question.
The health officers decided to settle it for
good, and to-day they dispatched a meat
Inspector to Chicago with orders to
thoroughly investigate the cattle disease,
and to make a searching inquiry into the
mode of killing the beef that is sent here
and sold at low figure, and likewise the
circumstances under which the cattle so
killed is killed and fed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
A Verdict Against western Union.

PETERSBURG, VA, Aug. 2.-The Hust-
ings Court of this city, Judge c. Mann
presiding, has been engaged for the past
rington & Sons against the Western
Union Telegraph Company, to recover
$72O, which amount the plaintiff claimed
to have lost in the sale of large lot of
tobacco through mistake of the compa-
ny in transmitting a message. An offer
of sale was made at 131I cents per pound,
but when the message reached the pur-
chaser it read 13 cents. The jury last
evening gave verdict in favor of the
plaintiff for the full amount. An appeal
will be taken,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Saw Husband and Child Drown

ISLE OF WIGHT, L. l., Aug. 2.-Peter
Donnelly, a night watchman at the Os-
borne House, and his little daughter were
drowned here this afternoon. His wife
came down to see him, bringing one of
their little girls. They went out bathing
some distance from the hotel. The mother
was on the beach and the father was
swimming with the girl on his back. Sud-
denly he called for help, but it came too
late. and both were drowned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
CANADIAN CUSTOM FRAUDS.
Large Seizures Made of Goods Given in
at Less than their Value.

Large Seizures MADE or GOo0s Given In
at Less than their Value.
MONTREAL, Aug. 2.-Customs officers
have made a series of seizures of valuable
goods imported from the United States
and entered under value with the inten-
tion of defrauding the revenue, from some
of the wealthiest and largest firms in
Montreal. The first descent was
made upon the firm of E. 81 A.
Evaves, where a seizure to the amount
of $4,000 was effected. The
warehouse of Scabb Bros, diamond and
Evaves, Wholesale merchant,
were next visited in order
and large seizures made, the value of
which is at present unknown. The affair
has created a sensation here. Several
large seizures were made elsewhere than
at Montreal, but owing to the reticence of
the officers nothing definite can be learned.
1t was but a short time ago that some of
these same firms were seized for the same
violation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
RAvAGEs OF THE FLAMES.
Twenty Business Firms and Fourteen
Families Burned Out at Emporium.

Twenty Business Firms and Fourteen
Families Burned Out at Emporium.
EMPORIUM, PA, Aug. 2.-Fire broke
out here this morning which destroyed
most of the best business portion of the
town. Twenty business firms and four
teen families were burned out. The loss
will aggregate about 100000.
RIVER STEAMER BURNED.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Aug. 2.-The
steamer Eagle, of the Newburg and AL
bany line, burned this morning. She
caught fire south of Milton, and was
burned to the waters edge.
The passengers of the steamer were all
landed at Milton dock, and some of the
freight was saved. The lines OF the burn
ing steamed were cut, and she was then
sunk in the stream. The loss on the boat
will be $4,000. The insurance is $4,000.
A COTTON FACTORY BURNED.
COLUMBIA, Aug. 2.-The Saluda Cotton
Factory,sin Lexington county, three
miles from Columbia, was burned this
evening. Fire broke out in the cupola of
the third story; S,400 spindles were ope-
rated, the mill running exclusively on
yarns. The loss is $150,000. The fire is
supposed to have been incendiary. One
hundred and fifty hands are thrown out
of employment.
A GLASS WORKS BURNED.
PTTTsBURG, Aug. 2.-The glass works
Of King, Son & Co., on the south side, ,Iand
a mould house full of valuable moulds
were burned this morning. The loss is
$4,000. The fire started in the furnace
house and is believed to have caught from
the leaking of natural gas pipes. The
flames spread so quickly that the entire
works were abIaze in ten minutes and the
buildings in ruins in less than an hour.
MACHINE SHOPS IN RUINS.
HARTFORD, CT, Aug. 2.-The large
machine shop and foundry belonging to
Barnum, Richardson & Co., of Lime
Rock, Salisbury, was burned this morn
ing. The total loss is SIS, ,O0O insured for
100000. The firm will rebuild at once.
Ex-senator Barnum is the head of the
firm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Wbvtba RjII FaiIed

LONDON, Aug. 2.-The Manchester Ship
Canal bill was rejected because the COM
mittee which had it in charge thought it
would injure the interests of Liverpool.
The expenses of the promoters and oppo-
nents of the scheme aggregate G260. 900,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
The Best Man Turns Murderer,

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. IA dispatch
from Maysville, KY, says: ''Tillie Wal
lace and Stephen Massey, of Harrison
county, accompanied by John Calvin,
eloped, and were married to-day at Aber-
deem, after which Calvin got drunk, rode
through the streets iourishing pistol,
and shot Gabe Hawkins through the
stomach, killing him. There is much ex-
citement, and talk Of lynching."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
a BritIsh Captain Dismissed.

PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND, Aug. 2.-The
Captain of II. NJ. S. Defence, who was
cOurt-martialed on account of the recent
collision between that ship and the Val
liant in Bantry Bay, has been dismissed
from his vessel
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Peru,s Dfssensions

LIMA, Aug. "A party of Monteneros
have occupied Huacho. The government
troops have retired to Chancay. Gen.
CaceTes has organized Cabinet and pro-
poses to Gen. Iglesias to deliver the
Presidency to Vice President Lapuerto.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
A Pistol in q Parisian Court.

PARIS, Aug. 2.-Whie Judge Puy was
giving evidence to-day in the civil tri-
bunal at Perpignau against his brother
in-law for defamation of character the
latter shot him, inficting serious wounds
in the arm and chest. The assailant was
arrested,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Mabone's DespIcabIe Metbods

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Mahone has
caused Sergeant-at-Arms Canada to say
in an interview, published to-day, that
Col. W. e. Sims was removed for cause,
and that Malone had nothing to do with it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
E1I,ins Resiens q Rank,s Presidenov-

SANTA FE, N. NJ, Aug. 2.-stephen B.
Elkins, member Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee, has resigned the Presi-
dency Of the First National Bank of this
city, which he has held for thirteen years,
in order to give more time to the duties OF
the campaign.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Louisiana Fails to Paw

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2.-The State yes
terday failed to pay interest on the ''baby''
bonds. About $4,000 premium and in
terest of these bonds is payable out of the
collection of back taxes, and there is no
money to the credit of this fund now in
the hands of the fiscal agents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
A Duel i'm I.ouisiana

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. IA duel took
place yesterday at Cotton Port, near
EOlia, between Messrs. DucOte and Le-
mOiua. The former was dangerously
wounded in the lower portion Of the alb
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03

to the absurdly fantastic views of WASH
ingtOn life presented in the nightmare
novels, purporting to give some account
of it, with which the market has been
supplied heretofore. l know no city in
the world which has been so shamefully
he'd about as has Washington. 1 am gla d
TO hear that some one who is capable of it
proposes to do her justice.
FEEL VERY SORRY FOR OLD ALLAN q.
THURMAN.
The fine old gentleman went out to Chi
cago in strange confidence that he
would be nominated for President. and
came home a much disappointed man. 1t
was not so queer, after all, that he should
have thought himself probability. If he
had only had solid delegation from his
own State he would have been at least
more than a mere possibility. But as it
was he had considerable number of
pledged delegates and a band of devoted
friends who made Jealous if somewhat
unIntelhgent workers. Then, too, the
old Roman had an element of strength in
the kindly feeling of the convention, which
he may we'll have overestimated. Certain
1t is that there was nothing in the cordial
enthusiastic reception awarded him by
the convention which could undeceiYe
him during the first two days proceed
ings. He was in one of his most delight
ful moods during all that time. He was
radiant with happiness. Meeting him in
the evening in the Palmer House Speaker
Carlisle said to him: 'EThe convention
gave you a very gratifying ovation to-
day, Senator" eyes," said the old gen.
tleman, beaming with pleasure, "they
certainly did" "I should not be sur
prised," continued the Speaker, "if they
should nominate you tomorrow" SWELL"
said Thurman, with an arch little laugh,
''they will not find a better man." And
he believed what he said despite the little
laugh. But he was a sad man when he
took the cars for home,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Teemer Beats Ross and the Record

NEW YORK, Aug. John Teemer beat
Wallace Ross in four mile boat race at
Oak Point to-day in twenty-six minutes
and twenty seconds, which is one minute
and thirty-siX seconds better than the best
previous record, that of Hanlan,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
A GLASS WORKS BURNED.
Keifer Beaten at His Home.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Private dis
patches report that ex-Speaker Keifer
was beaten at the Republican primaries
to-day in his own town of Springfield by
800 majority and in the county by 800 ma
jority. His opponent was Capt. Bushnell.
Keifer has been working extraordinarily
hard for denomination.
SPRINGFIELD, o., Aug. 2.-The Clark
county primary meetings for the nomina-
tion of Congressman have given large
majority for Capt. Bushnell, thus
throwing Gen. Keifer out of the race.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
The Franchise Apitation.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-Phe agitation of the
friends and opponents of the franchise
bill is still vigorously carried on. Many
demonstrations for and against it were
held to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Ihe Chief Of
Engineers of the army has received the
annual reports Of all engineer officers in
charge of coast and harbOr defenses.
They reiterate their assertions of last
year that the Atlantic coast and the lake
fronts are in a totally defenseless condi-
tiOn. A majority Of the defenses are said
to be falling into decay and the arma-
ment in most instances is so far behind
the times as to be worthless. Gen. New
ton, it is said, will, in his annual report,
urge provision for adequate protection of
the harbOrs by batteries and Notifications
of modern design.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
BAT, BALL AND BASE.
A Busy week Before the Crack Players
of the State.

of the State.
ATLANTA, Aug. 2.-The Atlantas, the
name by which the Athletics will here
after be known, perfected a permanent
organization this evening by the election
of the following officers; H. w. Grady,
President; Emory Speer, Vice President;
Stephen A. Ryan, Treasurer; Joseph j.
Ecktord, Secretary. Observation-Disclosures
A. Collier, b. B. Crew, s.. H.. Phelan,
Stewart f. WondsOn, Darwin g. Jones,
Robert j Lowry, w. T. B. Wilson, Henry
Jackson, James F. Lynch, Walter
r. Brown, Allison L. Green,
A. FL. Woodward, W. c. Sparks, j, T..
Glenn, John f. Ryan, r. B. Bullock, Clar-
ence X. Knowles, FL. l. Kimball, d. w.
Appler, Julius L. Brown. The Atlantas
have made arrangements for nine games.
commencing Monday of next week. They
will play the Dixies here Aug. 4, 3 and 6.
They then go to Columbus, where they will
cross bats with the Stars Aug. 7, and 8,
leaving the DiXies here to play the Browns
three straight games while they are away.
Returning to Atlanta, they will try the
Browns, of Augusta, three more games
Aug. II, - and 13-On their grounds here.
Manager Grady has telegraphed to Louis
vile for Simpson and McAleesh, two
more professionals. This will make the
nine even stronger than it was when it
played the Stars.
THREE IDLE DAYS BEFORE THE STARS.
COLUMBUS, Aug. 2.-Up to tonight the
Stars have no games on their hands for
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday next.
A telegram from the Oglethorpes, seeking
to secure games in Savannah on those
dates, has been received, but no decision
In the matter has been reached as yet.
BROWNS AND CLINCHEs.
AUGUSTA, Aug. 2.-The Browns and
Clinches, of this city, will cross bats on
Monday and Wednesday next. The con-
tests will be stubbornly fought. The
friends of each nine admit that the teams
are very evenly matched. The result will
be looked upon as a cue to the probable
outcome of the games between the Dixies
and Browns at Atlanta at the close of the
week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
AustraIian Federation.

LONDON, Aug. 2.-The Earl of Derby,
Secretary of State for the Colonial De-
partment, has advised the government to
consent to the federation of the Aus
tralian colonies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Base Ball.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Games of base
ball were played to-day as follows:
At Washington-Metropolitan 6, Washing
ton 5,
At altimore-Baltimore (Unions) 4, Ma
tional 3.
At elphia-Providence 9, Philadel-
phia 2; Boston (Unions) 8, Keystone 4.
At Chicago-Cleveland 10, Chicago s.
At Detroit.~Buffalo 2, Detroit 0.
At CincinIM M-Cincinnati r. Toledo 0.
At New " Boston 2, New York l.
At Brook GBrooklyns, Baltimore Z.
At Pittsburg-Athletic Z, Allegheny 2.
AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s, Allentown Z.
At Fortress Monroe-National (of Hamp-
tom z, Norfolk 8.
At MISUNDERSTANDING Is, Domestics T.
At Lancaster, Pa.-Ironsides 8, Trenton z.
At York, Pa.-York 4, Active l.
City 0.
At Indianapolis-C Columbus u, Indianapo-
lis
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
The Frauds in the Navy Departmenl

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-It is UNDER
stood that the court of inquiry investi-
eating the Navy Department frauds has
discovered fraudulent voucher dated
two months prior to Gen. Wales taking
charge OF the bureau as Surgeon General,
and indicating that fraudulent practices
began earlier than has been supposed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
No show for the Lepers at Washington

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-O'Donnell, of
San Francisco, will not be allowed to ex-
hibit his lepers here, either in the House
of Representatives, as he proposes, or any,
where else, nor will he be allowed to
speak from the steps Of the capitol
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
Iemanrirnn nnt

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 2.-The police
have expelled i've Jewish merchants
from st. Petersburg who were residing
here without permit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
WASHINGTON EXPOSED.

Col. Haines, of the Corps of Engineers,
has made his annual report on the fOrtiti-
cations Of the Potomac river to Gen.
Newton, Chief of Engineers. The forts
constituting the defense of the national
capital are Forts Washington and FOOte,
situated on the Potomac, below the citv.
Both Of these, Col. Haines says, are in an
utterly useless condition. The cOnstruc-
tion of Fort Washington was begun in
1916. The masonry is still in
good condition, but it is not adapted to
receive guns of modern style. or for de-
fensive purposes against such guns. In
1872 it was intended to convert the demi-
lune into a battery OfmOdern construction
with guns of larger calibre. Platforms for
four of these guns were built and a maga-
zine partially constructed, when work
was suspended for lack of funds. At the
present time the defenses at Fort Wash
ingtOn consist of four fifteen-inch
gun platforms without para
pet in front of them and with
out magazines or guns mounted.
Fort FOOte was constructed in 1862. No
improvements have been made within the
past ten years. There are five gun plat
forms laid, four in front and one in the
centre pintle. They are built of concrete
and granite and are serViceable. No
guns are mounted. The buildings are
constructed of peTishable material, and
are fast going to decay. Col. Haines asks
for an appropriation of 100000 for the
next fiscal year for the improvement of
those two forts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
NEwYORK GOOD FOR 10000.
Democratic Success in November Daily
Becoming More or a Certainty.

Democratic Success in November Daily
Becoming More OF a Certainty.
WASHINGTON, Aug 2.-Grauville II.
Curry, Delegate in. Congress from Arizona
Territory, and member Of the commit
tee which notified Cleveland and Hen
bricks of their nomination, is in the city.
To reporter to-day he said that his in
tercOurse with New York Democrats had
inspired him with a feeling of confidence
in the success of Cleveland in that State.
Said he: every Democrat L talked with
was not only hopeful, but confident,
while the Republicans were dispirited.
Our folks in New York do not feel any
doubt of the result. l saw John Kelly
several times, and Tammany viii sup
port the ticket. My belief is that Cleve-
land will carry New York by 10000 ma
iOritV -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
LOUISIANA AND PROTECTION.

"This was Democratic day." said Sena-
tor Jonas. 81 have no doubt whatever of
the success of the ticket. The nomina-
tiOns are greeted with great good feeling.
met men from all parts of the cOun-
try and they are all confident
of success. The protectionist element
in Louisiana knows what it is about. 1t
prefers the Democratic platform to the
Republican platform. 1t will be for
Cleveland and Hendricks. The Cleveland
scandals, so called, will do more good
than harm to the party. Nobody believes
them. Even the Republicans are dis
gusted with them. Every charge against
cleveland has been exnlndad. .
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-03
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
I'M ,-F,yyS OF THE TWO STATES
~ r0T.D IN PARAGRAPHS.

-.....-.1 standing Of Counties as Shown
I'm the Tax Digests-speeuiati on rom
f,c Crops-An Assignment at Car'ers-
rfue-The Business Of the Augusta
clearing Exchange