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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
FRANCES FORCE DEFEATED.
The Disaster at Tamsuf accomplished
by Chinese Strategy.

The Disaster at Tamsui Accomplished
by Chinese Strategy.
PARIS, Oct. 23.-Further advices from
China give the following particulars of the
French defeat at Tamsui Oct. 10. Lon
Ming Schuan, the Chinese General, sent
some of his soldiers disguised as coolies to
offer to assist the French IN their work of
building forts. Meanwhile the rest of the
Chinese soldiers formed an ambush near
at hand. Presently a signal previously
agreed upon was given, whereupon the
supposed coolies and soldiers in ambush
made sudden attack upon the French
and hemmed them in on all sides, The
French were overwhelmed, and rushed in.
to the sea in the widest confusion. Ad-
miral Lespes admits that 106 of his men
were killed. He offered a reward
stored. The loss OF the French 6ao
was greatly deplored and Admiral
Lespes endeaVored to recover it from the
Chinese by offering them two new flags in
exchange for it, but the Chinese refused
to entertain the bargain. 1t is stated in
Paris that one of the powers is likely to
take steps looking to mediation between
China and France, with view to an ami
cable settlement of affairs. This power
is believed to be Germany. Gen. Campo
non, Minister of War has asked authority
of the Committee of the Chamber of De-
puties on Tonquin affairs to form num-
ber of new battalions under the conditions
of the law for the reorganization of the
colonial army.
Advices from Madagascar, under date
of Oct. /, say: F'Admiral Mott, COM
mander of the French force, has entered
into negotiations with several Malagassy
chiefs, who are disposed to lend assist
ance to the French. Three hundred Hovas
recently made an attack on the French
post at Passandava. They were repulsed
with heavy loss. Four hundred volun-
teers from Reunion are now ready to CO.
operate with the REGULAR French forces.
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THE DEAD DUKES THRONE.
The German Government to Shut ou
All AspIrapts to the guccessiou

The German Government to Shut out
All Aspirants to the Succession.
BERLIN, Oct. 23.-The North German
Gazette says that II of the 10 districts of
Hanover return Guelph deputies, whose
programme, according to Deputy Galtz,
since Prussia will not spontaneously offer
the Hanoverian throne to the Duke of
Cumberland, is the use of foreign compli-
cations to bring about a forcible resto-
ration. The Gdzette considers this declar-
alton reasonable.
Emperor William and Crown Prince
Frederick William have arrived here.
The question of the Brunswick success
sion has been discussed by the Bundles
rath. The majority of the body resolved
not to admit the claims of the Duke of
Cumberland to the throne.
Prince Albert, of Prussia, is a can
didate for succession to the throne of the
Duchy of Brunswick. His claim is fa-
vored by the court.
The Duke of Cumberland has issued a
proclamation assuming the government
of the Duchy of Brunswick and reserv-
ing the right to issue the necessary orders
inrelation to the oath of allegiance. Hesays
that he intends to govern the country in
accordance with the imperial and provin-
CldI COuoGlJublOHS' me w W6S6TyuSOtG states
that copies of the proclamation have been
sent to all the German Princes and to the
authorities of the German free towns.
THE REGENCY.
BRUNSWICK, Oct. 23.-Count Geertz-
Wrisberg, President of the Council of the
Regency, in opening the Assembly to-day
said that the Council was in favor of
settlement of the question of succession
in conformity with the laws OF the empire,
and, therefore, abstained from further az
tion. He also said: eff we give the en-
pire what belongs to it, it will also expect
that the constitution of the DuchY, and its
pire will be fully considered"
A motion was adopted expressing 10y
atty to the empire, and hope for the fu-
ture of the Duchy. The Assembly will
tomorrow proceed in body to deposit
wreath upon the coffin of the late Duke.
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BORN IN A MODERN CRUSADE.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union Said to Date from 1874

a.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23.-The Woman's
Christian Temperance Union resumed its
session this morning. A report of the
work among foreigners was read. Thirty
thousand pages of German literature have
been put in circulation and distributed in
various States, and new superintendents
have been appointed in several States
having large German, Scandinavian and
Dutch populations. On motion ii was re-
solved that work among the Indians
should hereafter constitute a separate
department. The report of Mrs. G. E.
Bull, OF Connecticut, which presented
brief history OF the association for the
past ten years, showed the birth of
the Woman's Temperance Union to
have occurred during the crusade
which took place at Cleveland in
November, 1874. Under the head of
Evangelical Work' it was stated that
saloon visiting has given place to gospel
meetings. Other division reports were
as follows: "Work for Children.v in
which the announcement was made that
compulsory temperance occupation law
is provided by statute in the States of
Virginia, Michigan, New Hampshire,
New York and Rhode Island, sEEducating
the Masses to Legislative Work. 'sEdu-
eating the Social Classes" sour Foreign
Population" "The Organization of Sum-
mer Meetings." etc. Recommendation
were made by the reports as follows:
First, that the headquarters be continued in
New York; second. chat the Corresponding
Secretary be lowed clerk; third, that the
local advisory board be allowed headquarters
to which shall be committed all business per-
tanning to its local needs, and that this board
consist of ladies' whom the Corresponding
Secretary shall nominate. and the Executive
Board confirm; fourth, that meetings under
our auspices be held at every summer camp
ground both East and West, and that our
ladies be invited to speak and be paid for their
services from the national treasury: fifth
that all literature pertaining to the depart
ment of organization be placed in charge OF
the Corresponding Secretary.
The report of the Treasurer, Miss Esther
Pugh, showed the receipts for 1884 to be
$7,8S6, and the expenditures $6,851. The
remainder of the morning session was
consumed by devotional services.
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yrarzc siappng at Federal Point is grow
Ite Green cose street Railway has car
= arse Democratic rally was held at Tan
llv-
r t-e 4rtesian well sunk for the ice factory at
81 has reached nearly 200 feet, and they
- SAL boring.
~; r. Towns. Of PsuasOekee. received last
80 an oTler for 300 Goo feet OF lumber, all TO
- ap The rIveF and along the outlet.
t, T. zones, % Levy county, twice elected
Assembly and once 90 the Senate as a
zlkct. 'ii . A'-'-'
sNtFcl-t Couri st SumterVille adjourned on
--4 evening last. But very little business
r. e.4a-acted, one criminal aud three civil
- being en-.
- ran has fallen az Willfston, Levy county,
- --Lee weeks sHgar-cane and sweet pOta-
- - tlaerlng terribly, also fall gardens
grange Trees
49,, Lfo1lbitionists have put ont an slecto-
- Tor the state Of Florida. Messrs-
49, - -Nicr' >. IL hiiler. &. G. Beasley and
A-sie are named 70 run on the ticket.
!. ~ saeseHkee oranges are rapidly coming
- tAlent EEerF day they come in BY
rs--.4 all each trip Of the boat from up the
- -iiA-A q number 0f boxes for shipment.
-. waters o. the Halifax river are again
ls orinyi but 300 late 10 save the
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GEORGIA's CAPITAL CITY.
A Cold Snap Follows the Rain-The
MOntefiore Celebration.

MOnCeuOre celebration.
ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 23.-The mode
rately heavy fall of rain which visited
this section yesterday is followed by a
cold snap, made particularly noticeable
by plenty OF wind. Summer clothing has
been discarded, while Overcoats and fires
are voted just the thing for comfort.
Slight frosts are reported this morning by
the country people who came in during
the day.
The Fire Department was called out
twice to-day. But little damage was done
in either instance.
Tonight the Tooth birthday of Sir Moses
Montefiore was celebrated in the Syna-
gogue in this city. The services began at
s O'Clock and opened with a voluntary by
the choir, composed of Mrs. Clark, So
pranO; John Lively, basso; Miss Ida Ken
drick, alto; Alex. Smith, tenor, and Prof.
Kruger, organist. A special PRAYER by
DR.. jacobson was followed by the beauti-
full hymn ''HolY Father" after which the
audience was addressed by L. c. Levi, a
talented young gentleman from Column
bus. The "Jubilate Deo" was sung by the
choir and Hon. N. j. Hammond delivered
anaddress. "Benedictus" by the choir
closed the services at the Synagogue and
the party adjourned to Concordia Hall,
where a grand banquet was spread.
Toasts were proposed and responses made
by several gentlemen.
The Governor has for the past few DAYS
been hard at work getting up his message
to the Legislature. He will complete it
in day or two.
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Now York al NeW OrIean.

NEW YORK, Oct. 23,-Mayor Edison to-
day issued a proclamation concerning the
Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial
Exposition to be opened In New Orleans
Dec. 1. He calls attention to the fact
that the United States Government will
be represented more exhaustively than at
any other exposition hitherto attempted,
and to the effect that the Exposition is
likely to have on trade in Central and
South America, whose annual commerce
is estimated at $676, ZOO, 900, of which the
United States controls not more than one
fifth. He commends the Exposition to
the citizens Of New York and urges them
to take the interest in it that it deserves
To further this end he calls a meeting of
citizens for Saturday nextat the Chamber
of Commerce, when Commissioner Cen
eral Moorehead will be present and make
an addrpss
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Hondricks Invades peru.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Oct. PA Demo-
cratic rally and barbecue was held at
Peru to-day. The crowd was the largest
ever assembled in the town, numbering
about %, 600. There was a large industrial
parade by the township and fine array
OF uniformed clubs and bands. Sixteen
beeyes and dozen sheep failed to satisfy
the hunger Of the crowd. The arrival of
ex-Gov. Hendricks was greeted with great
enthusiasm and his address was received
with rounds Of applause. Speeches were
also made by ex-senator Mcdonald, Dur
bin Ward, Judge Thomas and others. In
the evening there was a large torchlight
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oysters, the majority of which are killed.
fate. 0~' 7-0' 'N's
Al the first election that took place in Volusia
county after the war the total vote of the
county was 81. This year the total vote. as
near as can be estimated now, will be between
1900 and l,400.
The Leesburg people are urging the con-
10 Wildwood as far as Leesburg as there is
direct mail communication between the two
former places.
f0lusia county, has never yet cast Republi-
can vote. Also, that il has been necessary to
send out Of the district for a member Of that
party 70 represent Il at the polls.
contractor at Sumterville proposes to
grade, furnish and lay on the ties on a road
bed broad gauge from there TO PanaspTkee
Tor $1,000, II the people will have the survey
made ana guarantee the rlght-Of-way.
Low water in the OcklOckonee river is
bringing the big alligatOrs to the surface. One
kille1 on the river. about Is miles west of Tai
lahassee, last week was as big as aflOwer bar
rel and measured Is feet and inch in length.
At the municipal election at Broeksville last
Monday, W. &. Alexander was elected MayOr,
j. W. Johnston, Clerk. r. b. HancOcB &. Treas
urer, j. u. Goldman, Marshal, and J. j Hale,
r. +. Saxon, L. j. Cook, and J. c. Calhoun,
COuncilmen.
\ negro man working at WorthingtOn, near
Lake Butler, was bitten by an enormous
rattlesnake some time since. He is now up
ana almost entirely recovered from the effects
Of the poisonous bite. Twelve of these snakes
nave been killed at that place this summer.
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HIRz WITHDRAWs.
The Democratic Candidate for Conn
troIIer of Philadelphia Retires.

The Democratic Candidate for Comp
troIIer of Philadelphia Retires.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23.-At late hour
last night William n. Hirz, the Democrat
ic candidate for Comptroller, withdrew
from the ticket in letter to the Demo-
cratic Executive Committee. Hirz is at
present Comptroller and was nominated to
succeed himself. His private financial
transaction with a friend year ago
afforded room for charges of forgery
against him. which have been widely pub
lished in the present campaign. Hirz
says in his letter of deelination that al
though he has denied the charges under
oath, and exposed the motives which
influenced their aauh0rs, he feels that his
usefulness as a candidate has been Sc
riously impaired, and seeing that the sue
cess of the Democratic ticket, both local
and national, is imperiled, he resigns the
candidacy with which the party honored
him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
BLEEDING THE CLERKS.
Both the Ohio and Indiana Committees
AppareutIv InAatiahIe

Both the Ohio and Indiana Committees
Apparently Unsuitable.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The Indiana
clerks in the departments here have re-
ceived circular from the Republican
Committee of their State setting forth the
danger of removal if Cleveland is elected,
the need of funds in Indiana, and the fact
thrt list is being prepared of all in the
government employment who do not con-
tribute. The circular is signed by John
z. New, Chairman of the IcommIttee. 1t
is equal to anything produced by Jay
Hubbell in the campaign of 1880 so far as
bulldozing clerks into contributing IS con-
cerned. In this connection the Ohio Re-
publican Committee have made
an effort TO gain fame
Capt. J. IL. Brown, the Chairman OF the
Ohio State Executive Committee, is here
to collect $4,000 from the Ohio department
clerks to help pay the bills OF the COM
mittee in the October election. Mr..
Brown yesterday sent out postal cards 10
all of the clerks appointed from Ohio, ask
ing them to call upon him. To those who
responded to-day he requested volun-
tary contribution Of $40 apiece. They told
him that they could not pay it and 90
home to vote next month too. Mr. Brown
replied that he would prefer to have their
money more than their votes; that the State
committee had incurred debts that must
be paid at once. This makes the fourth
and in many cas- the fifth assessment
the Ohio clerks have been called upon to
pay. 1t seems that all the money sent
into Ohio from New York and outside
sources was used by the imported Blaine
managers in person, leaving the State
committee to devise means for paying its
legitimate campaign expenses.
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Congressional Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The Repub-
licans of the Fifth New York Congression-
al district tonight nominated Jacob
Worth. Other nominations were made as
follows:
David A. PierpOnt by the Democrats of
the Twenty-ninth New York district.
John l.. Pindar by the Democrats of the
Twenty-fourth New York district,
William w. Snow by the Republicans
of the Fifteenth New York district.
Col. Truman A. Merriman, of the New
York San, was nominated for Congress to-
night by the County Democracy in the
Eleventh New York city district.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

The boilers Of B. Scattches & Coz saw mill
exploded az Atoka, I. T., yesterday morning,
kllllns tnree men-J. B. Oliver and Frank
Choate, of Atoka, and John Radclifr. of Claw
ton, Ill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
BLACK BORGIAS.
Two Negroes Convicted of Poisoning
an Entire Family.

Two Negroes Convicted of Poisoning
an Entire Family.
About a week ago, says a Memphis
special of Oct. 20, five persons Of the fami-
ly of G. Smith, farmer living near Sena-
tobia, Miss, little town q miles south
of Memphis, were poisoned by "Rough on
Rats y being put in bucket of water
which was used by the family In the
preparation of the morning meal. The
dastardly deed was committed by two
negroes, Sam and Shakespeare Franklin,
on account of a petty spite which
Shakespeare Franklin had against Mr..
Smith, who recently appeared against
him in cattle-stealing case. Sam Frank
lin was paid 81 30 by Shakespeare to aid
him. The water thus poisoned was used in
making coffee, and the five who partook
of it were soon suffering great agonies,
and are yet in a critical condition. The
two negroes were indicted for an attempt
to murder by poison, and were tried last
Saturday. They both admitted their guilt,
and were sentenced one to fifty and one
to forty years in the penitentIary.
About O'Clock Sunday morning a mob
OF masked men appeared in front of the
jail, which was in the hands of the Jailer,
JEFF Williams, the Sheriff, and jeff YES
sey, Deputy Sheriff. The men broke
down the outer Jail doors and boldly de-
manded the keys of the cell where the
Franklins were confined. This being re-
fused, fight ensued for the possession of
the keys, and the mob was fired upon by
the three men who held possession. After
several shots had been fired the mob
slowly retired, having failed to accomplish
their purpose. 1t is thought that another
attack will be made before the negroes
are removed to the penitentiary, as the
feeling against them is very bitter.
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O,Rrtan Rainiana

CORK, Oct: sl.-Mr. William O'Brien.
liVered lecture here last night on eEno-
lands Lost Opportunities" He expressed
his joy at the removal of Mr., Treyelyan
from the Chief Secretaryship, and said
that if lrishmen stood loyalty by Mr.. par
nell Earl Spencer. the Lord Lieutenant.
would soon follow him and possibly Eng.
lish rule also.
The Dublin Nail regards the removal of
Mr.. Trcvelyan as presenting the oanolu.
sion of another ''Kilmainham treaty. be-
tween Mr.. Gladstone and Mr.. ParnelI.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 23.-The National
Wholesale Drug Association reconvened
this morning. The session was Consumed
in the discussion of routine matters con-
cerning the management of the drug store
trade. The proceedings were OF 10 gen.
eral Interest. The following officers have
been elected for the ensuing wear: Presi.
dent, G. 4. G. Meyer, Of st. Louis; Secre-
tary, A. B. Merriam, of Cincinnati; Treas
urer, d. +. Strong, of Cleveland. Five Vice
Presidents and a Board of Control were
also elected.
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,UALL AT HARRISBURG.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-The following
is copy of the circular issued to-day
from the customs division of the Treas
ury Department:
To CUSTOMS OFFICERS: Department circu-
lar No. las, dated Aug. 30, is modified so as to
limit it to infected ports only and all Medi-
terrane3n ports are deemed infected ports
within the meaning of this order. Provided.
however. that no old rags shall be landed at any
port Of the United States, except on certificate
Of the United States. Consular officer at the
point of departure, that such rags were not
gathered or baled at or shipped from any H.
fected place or any region contiguous thereto.
w. %. GRESHAM
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THE RACES OF THE FALL.
The Washington and Brighton Beach
Courses Still Open.


Courses Still Open.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-This was the
third day of the fall meeting of the Ma
tional Jockey Club. The weather was
clear and cool, the track in good condi-
tion, and the attendance larger. The
events were as follows:
FIRST RACE-A mile dash. Bella won, with
Richard L second and Tattler third. Time
:50L.
SECOND RACE-For the capital stakes for
twO-year-olds; one mile. Elizabeth won,
with Hopewell second. Time :5OL
THIRD RAcE-A selling race; seven fur
longs Rosiene won, with Coral second and
Lytton third. I ime / :3514.
FOURTH RAcE-For the Congress stakes for
all ages. Heel and Toe won, with Nettle Sec
ond %,an and Blast third. Time 8:i414.
FIFTH RACE-Three-q quarters OF a mile dash
for all ages. frankie B. won, with Little
Minch second and Bessie third. Time l:l9.
AT BRIGHTON BEACH.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-At the Brighton
Beach races to-day the events were as
follows:
FIRST RACE-Purse $3.50; three quarters OF
a mile. Emmet won, with Adele second.
Time :2254.
SECOND RACE-Purse $3.50: winner to be
auctioned; one mile. Jennings won by head,
with Bouncer second, a head in front Of Carrie
Stewart. Time :48lI.
Third hACE-FurSe $3OO; one mile and
three furlongs. Clarence won, with Harmony
second. Time 2:3013.
FOURTH RACE-Purse $3.50; winner to bo
auctioned: seven furlongs. Valley Forge won,
with Norena second. Time l :343I.
FIFTH RACE-Purse $3.50: one mile and one
half over six hurdles. George Mccullough
won, with Pawnee second. Time 2:591a.
MAUD S. NOT TO TROT.
NEW YORK, Oct. 93.-Robert Bonner
stated to reporter to-day that the dis
patch to the effect that Maud s. would
trot against time to-day at Lexington was
untrue. She did, however, he SAID, trot a
mile in 2:24 and repeat in 2:20L. making
the last quarter Of the second mile in BIZ,
a 2:05 gait.
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ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 23--The Execu-
tive Chamber was thronged with visitors
to-day. The Governor was very busy with
routine work, but shook hands with sew
eral hundred persons. Among the visi-
tors were an excursion party, numbering
$50 persons, from Boston on the way to
New York. Hon. Samuel j. Randall, of
Pennsylvania, called on the Governor
this evening, with whom he had quite a
lengthy interview. Among the other
callers were Congressman George L. Con-
verse. of Ohio. and w. L. Lee, of Boston.