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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
GEN ABE RUFoRD A SUICIDE.

l-anafv Troubles and the Loss of His
WtaIth the Cause of His Despera-
lio
IN ANAPOLIs, June 9.-Gen. Abe Bu-
ford, Kentucky, committed suicide at
uler. jdence Of his nephew, Benjamin f.
Bufol in Danyille, Ind, this morning.
Gen. uford came to Danville on We'd
nesda last 70 visit relatives and attend
tie ses. This week he seemed much
deprC ca. which was Yisibly increased
after sading an article in newspaper
gyiu- 10 account of the decadence of the
BuiOT family, written in connection with
there rn of Tom BufOrd TO the Anchorage
Asylum, i'm Kentucky, physical and
huanc wreck. The Generals fortune
had ais been swept away. He retired TO
his rOOla just after breakfast this morn
ing, an had been there but a short time
when q report of a revolver was heard
and be Jas found IN a dying condition,
having iOt himself in the head. He died
without g struggle. Two statements
were fol ld, one dated this morning, say
ing that financial misfOrtunes, the death
OF his milY and the troubles OF his
brother, Tom Buiord, who killed Judge
Elliott, ere the causes of the act. His
remains VIII be sent TO Lexington, as re-
quested him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
THREE ITALIANS KILLED.
A Flying Passenger Train HurIs Them
Lntn Eternia,- Nuttl,nr.. r.-n-..s-.-

\ Flying Passenger Train HurIs Them
Into Eternity without Warning.
PTTTsBURG, June 9.-Near LeedsviIle,
Pa, on the line of the Cleveland and
Pittsburg Railroad, to-day, five strolIing
Italians were tramping toward this city
on the railroad tracks, when a freight
train came along and, in stepping to
avoid it, three of them were struck
by the Cleveland express. coming
IN an opposite direction. The express
was running at high rate of speed and
the victims were hurled twenty feet in
the air. DOmenic Capay was lodged in
the cross arms of a telegraph pole and
was dead when taken down. fHis son
Joseph, aged -. had his skull crushed and
back broken. He also was killed Instant
ly. Domenic Brown had both legs broken
and was injured internally. He was
brought to this city and placed in the
West Pennsylvania Hospital. The physi-
clans entertain no hopes of his recovery.
The other Italians escaped uninjured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Father Cieary's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of
the Macon WaIk-Orme DYING.

ATLANTA, June 9.-This afternoon at 6
O'Clock the remains OF Father Cleary, in
cased in a superb casbet. were placed in
a hearse drawn by four black horses and
carried from the Infirmary, where he died
last night, to the Church Of the Immacu-
late Conception. The remains will lie in
state during tonight and tomorrow and
viii be inferred in a vault under the
church, where lie the remains Of the be-
loved Father O'Reily. The clergy Of the
diocese was telegraphed and will assist
IN the obsequies, coming from every city
and mission 10 pay the last tribute Of re-
spect 70 one whom they all loved.
Blsnop Gross has telegraphed from 81.
Louis that he viii be in attendance and
preside at the absOlutiOn over the remains.
Inc ladies' Of the congregation are ap-
pfoprlateIy draping the church. and young
ana old are Yieing 10 honor his memory,
lie was about 80 years Of age. He was
educated in the Heller College. at Dublin.
ireland, ordained in the Cathedral at Sa-
Nannah and was for five years a professor
IN PiO Mono College. Macon. For a short
time he had charge Of the Orphanage at
Washington, Wilkes county. He was a
native Of Augusta. Ca. where his father
and family now reside. He has been sick
friends hoped for his ultimate
recovery, he succumbed to disease, forti-
ned by the sacraments Of the Catholic
Church and surrounded by his fellow
priests Of the city. As a priest he was
known TO his flock as self-sacrificing.
generous and charitable. As a man none
stood higher for manful character. He
was an eloquent and fOrcible preacher.
ana MS name remains monument to his
memory.
RECEIPTS or THE MACON RACE.
The receipts at the gate on the occasion
OF the late walking match for the benefit
OF the Macon and Atlanta libraries
amounted TO $1,000 Fully $500 people
IRON Atlanta witnessed the contest. From
the total amount Of gate moLey $3.50
IN prizes are 20 be deducted, and the in
cidental expenses viii amount to $50
more. This viii leave about 81 900 to be
divided between the two libraries. The
Total OF the pool transactions amounted to
$4,000, Of which Macon had $50. From
this amount is to be deducted the COM
mission, ten per cent, which goes to the
pool sellers.
ORNIE DYING.
Friends Of Archibald Orme, who have
been TO inquire concerning his condition
tonight, say that he is sinking and that
those about him have little hope of his
living until morning. Yesterday and this
morning he had no appetite, and refused
TO partake Of any kind of food. This after
noon his pulse fell ten beats below nor
NAL, and tonight ne is unconscious of
WhaI Is gong on, cannot talk and fails to
recognize hls most intimate friends.
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y NICARAGUAN CANAL.
Secretary Frelinghuysen and the Cabi.
net Considering the Subject.

secretary Frelinghuysen and the Cabi-
net Considering the Subject.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-It has been
reported for several weeks that Secretary
Freelingbuysen had under consideration
the policy of acquiring certain conces-
sions from Nicaragua for the construction
OF nayigable waterway across that
country from ocean to ocean, and that fine
matter had been the subject of discussion
between himself and the President and
other members of the Cabinet. II
is understood that the subject has recent
ly taken definite form, and that the Sec
retary, requiring a. sum of money esti-
mated at 100000 for the purpose ofcarrv-
ing ms views into effect. recently com
munlcated with the COMMITTEES of the SEN
ate ON the subject. The matter was mn.
der consideration by the Senate in secret
session to-day, but no conclusion was
reached "s@'
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DECORATIONS OF HONOR.
The House Repays RicheIieu Robinson
in His Own Coin

The House Repays RicheIieu Robinson
in His Own Coin.
WASHINGTON, June 9.-AmOng the bills
introduced in the House to-day was one
by Mr.. Robinson, Of New York, amending
the statutes relating to hOnors and rewards
for gallantry in the naval service. and to
prevent American officers from seeking
decorations from foreign powers; also a
Joint resolution granting permission to
Rap, the newsboy," Michael Quiglev
and others to accept decorations and
the thanks Of Congress for heroic
conduct in saving lives. The reso-
luton, which is preceded bv a long
preamble reciting various deeds of daT-
ing performed by firemen, 'longshoremen
and others in New York and BROOKLYN.
grants the thanks of Congress TO the Der-
sons named, and declares that anv mem-
ber who refused to give unanimous con-
sent to the immediate passage of this bill
IS disgrace TO himself and disgrace to
his cOuntrymen. On motion of Mr.. Dun
ham, Of Illinois, the resolution and
amendment, amid laughter, was referred
to the Committee ON Public Health.
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coined the train, but stop of only two
minutes was made. All along the route
the flying train was greeted with cheers
and the waving of handkerchiefs, particu-
larly along the Kennebec river, where
crowds were gathered at many places.
THE RECEPTION AT AUGUSTA.
At 5:40 O'Clock the long train Otthirteen
cars rolled into Augusta, where bands
were playing, whistles blowing, bells
ringing, artillery firing and crowds as
sem0led TO meet IL. A procession with
music and banners was formed u escort
the visitors.
Ex-Governor COnnor welcomed the
strangers, and State Senator Mcclure, OF
California, responded. The procession
proceeded by the principal streets to the
residence of Blaine, in front of which a
quiet crowd was assembled watching an
artist sketching it for an illustrated paper.
The procession arrived at 6:45 o'clock,
and the Californians were received with
the clapping of hands as they passed
frst into the house. They were most
cordially received by Mrs. Blame as
Senator Mcclure presented each by name.
and conversation ensued, which was
broken up by Senator Hamlin coming in
and being presented. Mr.. Blaine then
went to the door, where he was received
with cheers. Gen. ConnOr addressed him
Congressman Boutelle. Mr.. Blaine then
briefly expressed his overwhelming sense
of the honor done him. He was followed
by Congressman BOutelle, Senator Nc
Clure and Judge Knight, Of California.
The California delegation then took
quiet personal leave of Mr.. Blaine and
retired, and then the crowd streamed by
the door, shaking hands with Mr.. Blaine.
A reception to the California delegation
followed.
CoNGRATULATORY TELEGRAMS.
AUGUSTA, Me, June 9.-Congratula-
tory kilograms continued to reach Blaine
during Friday night and Saturday.
More than 1000 kilograms were received
within three hours after his nomination.
Many were received from Europe, among
the most prominent being ones from
Ministe Morton in Paris and Col. John
Hay and Clarence King in London. The
following was received
FROM MRS. JAMES a. GARFIELD.
CLEVELAND, o., June Z.
To Hon. James &. Blaine, Auqltstd Ne:
Our household joins in one great thanks
giving. From the quiet Of our home we send
our most earnest wish that through turbulent
months to follow and in the day OF victory
you may be guarde and kept.
ISignedl LUCRETIA 2. GARFIELD.
FROM GARFIELD's SONS.
A prompt and cordial dispatch came
also from the Garfield boys, who are stu
dents in Williams College. The follow
ing dispatches were also received:
FROM HARRISON.
INDIANAPOLIs, June Z, 1884.
To Hon. d. 6. Elaine, augusta, Me-:
Accept my heartiest congratulations on
your nomination. We VIII give you the cleo
toral vote of Indiana.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
FROM GEN. LONGSTRFFT
ATLANTA. GA, June Z. 1884.
1t Is my pleasure to send the warmest con-
gratulations Of the Whg Republicans of Geor-
gia, with pledges of our earnest support.
JAMES LONGSTREET.
Other kilograms were received of a siml-
lar nature from Vermont, Wisconsin,
Kentucky Ohio, and Illinois.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
ADVANTAGEOUS MATCH MAKING


WASHINGTON, june 9.-Senator FRYE
and Governor Dingley tried to get the
conference committee on the Dingley ship
ping bill together to-day, but Warner
Miller, Senate cOnferee, had not re-
turned. and so the meeting could not be
held. This afternoon General Sloeum, a
House conteree, announced that he must
go to New York tonight to be absent un-
I'll Monday, so the conference committee
will not meet until Monday next. Prompt
action will then be sought. The free shin
proposition will be debated. The subsidy
proposition will probably be modified so
that it may be reported, but it will not
mass the House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
BLAINE BOOMERS AT AUGUSTA.
The Maine and California Delegations
Visit the PIumed Knight.

The Maine and California Delegations
Visit the PIumed Knight.
Boston, June 8, 3P. M.-The Maine and
California delegations to the National
Convention at Chicago arrived here short
ly after 10 o'clock to-day. There was no
escort nor any demonstration whatever.
The party quietly took carriages and
were driven to the Quincy House, where
they partook of an early dinner, leaving
the hotel about IL O'Clock. The delegates
proceeded to the Eastern depot and
boarded a special train for Augusta
which left at IL: 80 o'clock. Augusta will
be reached about 4 o'clock, when the dele
gates will be met at the depot by citizens
committees from various Maine cities and
escorted to the Augusta House, where an
elegant banquet will be served. In the
evening there will be a parade and grand
Blaine reception.
THE DELEGATES TRAVEL IN STYLE.
AUGUSTA, ME-, June 9. M.-Fiye
cars were awaiting in Portland to con-
meet with the Blaine train. The leading
car was gaily decorated with bunting and
portraits, and was engaged by Collector
Dow for select party of leading citi-
Zens and public men. Chandler's band
accompanied the party. The train rolled
IN at 2:4O O'Clock amid cheers and well
comes and the strains of the band. The
delegates report enthusiastic receptions
at Lynn and Portsmouth, the only places
between Boston and Portland where the
train stopped. At Portsmouth addresses
were made by Congressman Boutelle. Gov
Robie and Gov. Davis, of California
The train made brief delay at Portland.
The train left Portland at 3 O'Clock and
no stops were made until Brunswick
was reached at 4 o'clock. Here there
were four cars from Lewiston and Auburn
decorated with the Blaine insignia and
three more from Rockland and other
cities on the Knox and Lincoln
Road, all filled with delegates to
join the Blaine train. A great crowd
with a band of music greeted the
California and Maine delegates with
cheers, the Bowdoin students
being conspicuous in their enthus-
iasm. Senator Mcclure, of Cali
fornia, made ringing speech, after which
Congressman Boutelle made a speech.
which was cut short by the starting of
the train, at 4:20 o'clock, for Augusta.
At Auburn q salnfa of arfiIlarH ,ual.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
CHICAGo's NEXT CONVENTION.

The Committee of Arrangements Pre-
pairing to Totally Eclipse the Recent
Session.
CHICAGO, June 9.-The local COM
mittee ofarrangements,w which is to prepare
for the National Democratic Convention
has directed an architect to make plan
for the Encouragement of Convention Hall
so that the seating capacity will be en-
larged to seat %, 900 people. The accommo-
dations for the press will also be enlarged. /.
The local managers confidently expect a
larger outside attendance than was the
case at the Republican Convention.
Democratic political clubs from all parts
of the country have announced their in
tention of being present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
AN ARMY OF CATHOLICS.
$4,000 Men Turn Out to Lay a Corner
Stone at ST. Louis.

$4,000 Men Turn Out to Lay a Corner
Stone at ST. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, June 9.-The corner stone of
the new Catholic Church of St. Francis
Xavier, at the corner of Grand and Lin
dell avenues, was laid yesterday in the
presence of 10000 persons by the Most
Rev. Patrick J. Ryan, Archbishop of
Salamis, at present coadiutor to Arch
bishop Kenrick, of st. Louis. Addresses
were made by Bishop Dwenger, of Fort
Wayne, and Bishop Gross, of Savannah,
Ga. The most notable feature of the ocea-
sion was the parade preceding the
ceremonies. 1t consisted of all the Cath
olic societies in this city and embraced
from 10000 to 1900 persons, dressed in
handsome regalia and gay uniforms with
bands of music, banners and garlands of
flowers. The church belongs to the order of
the Jesuits, who for four years have been
located at the corner of 9th street and
Washington avenue. where they own the
large property upon which their present
church and university buildings stand.
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BY AN INCENDIARY
SI25,O00 Worth of Railroad Property
DESTROYED at Des Moines. Ia.

Si%5,Oo0 Worth of Railroad Property
Destroyed at Des Moines, Ia.
DEs MONIES, IA, June 9.-Sunday even
ing the large round house and repair shops
of the Wabash, st. Louis and Pacific, the St.
Louis, Des MOines and Northern, ana the
Des Moines and Northwestern Railroads.
were burned to the ground. 1t is supposed
that the fire was the work of an incen-
diary. Nine engines were destroyed, and
all the machinery and tools in the repair
shops and one passenger coach. The loss
is Sl25,O0O. There is no insurance. The
two latter roads have no engines to send
out trains to-day. The Des Moines and
Northern Railroad has only two engines
on the entire road, and the Des Moines and
Northwestern Railroad only one.
10000 BAGS OF SUGAR DESTROYED.
POINT EAPITRE, May 29.-A fire on
the steamer Vile de Valence DESTROYED
10000 bags of sugar. The steamer was
loading at the time of the fire. The loss is
estimated at 100000 francs. The steamer
sustained very little damage. There is
general complaint in the British islands
that the prices of sugar do not pay the
cost Of production.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10

The Building and Loan Associations Of
Pensacola, are tOurishIug.
An India rubber tree is growing i'm the yard
OF the Tropical House at ROckledge.
The tweuty-eighth commencement Of the
Literary Department of Florida University
began sunday with a sermon by Rev. DR.. Car
ter. Ii. ID.
Dow Elliott, colored farmer Of Leon
county. has raised bush squash which
measures . inches in circumference and
weighs 81 pounds.
Madison Recorder: The time has almost
arrived or us % ship melons aud we see no
chance OF realizing anything for them unless
there is a reduction in freight. Our advice 10
the truckers IS Co fatten hogs with them. il
their melons are as late as last year. It will
pay to raise them for this purpose alone. as "a
preventiYe OF the cholera. Next season we
W.oa~62ye a nearer route BY which to shin
T1sf.r. 1870 have no doubt viii get cheaper
rates. our trucEcTs ssstt ~ { lsatlsued with the
prices they have received for potatoes. and as
soon as the arrangements for the'FGpld trans
p0rtatiOu TO the Western cities are mdde. then,
with theap rates. and not till then, can It pay
% ~hiI this vegetable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
murder at a Georgia Picnic

AUGUSTA, GA, June 9.-On Saturday
evening at Louisville bridge, in Column
bia county, on returning from a picnic, a
row occurred in which Paul Griffin shot
and killed a man named Taylor. Griffin
was afterwards cut and dangerously
wounded by A. p. Morris. 1t is reported
that free indulgence in liquor was the
cause of the fight
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
THE GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT.
An appropriation of S5SS,OO Neces.
sary to Insure its Success.

An appropriation of S5SS, 900 Neces-
sary to Insure its Success.
WASHINGTON, June 8, IL P. M.-The
following are the estimates in detail for
the expense of sending the government
exhibit to the New Orleans Exposition, as
sent to Congress by the President TODAY;
War Department, $135,000: Navy Depart
ment, $4,000; State Department, $40. 600:
Treasury Department, $4,000; Interior
Department (not in Bureau Of Educa-
tion), $4,000; Bureau Of Education. S4O.-
600; Post Office Department, SIG, 900; De-
partment of Agriculture, 1000; De-
partment of Justice, $1,000; Smithsonian
Institute, including the National Museum
and the Commission of Fish and Fisheries,
total, $5SS, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10

NEwRY, June 9.-By the advice of
Lord Arthur Hill the Orangemen held no
counter demonstration here. The Orange
men arrested inside Of their hall were
discharged, excepting two, who were re-
manded on charge Of firing with intent
to kill.
Sir Arthur Hill advised the Oranoemen
against heading a counter demonstration
pending discussion in Parliament on the
action of the executive.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
Arohbishop woods Successor

PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-The Catholic
| Standard, of Philadelphia, has received
| from its Rome correspondent a cablegram
announcing the appointment of the Most
Rev. p. J. Ryan, ID. D., of st. Louis, to
the ArchiepiscOpal See of Philadelphia,
which was made vacant by the death of
the Most Rev. James F. Wood, d. D.,
| nearly year AGO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
A storm in Yirrinia

PETERSBURG, VA. June "a heavy
storm passed over Dinwiddie county yes-
terday afternoon, during which a woman
named Phillis Patterson, residing near
killed by lightning. Another woman was
stunned. A Baptist church in the same
vicinity was blown down and ofhar
damage done to property.
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PARNELL ADVISES CANCELLATION,

DUBLIN, June 10, 2 A. M-Much ex-
element still prevails at Newry. Two
Protestants were attacked and badlv
beaten there yesterday. Mr. Parnell has
written to Mr.. Harrington congratulating
the Nationalists upon their victory al
Newry, and advising Cancellation and re-
straint
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
Gen. sIooum CaIIed Home.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Gen. slocum
ala not find an opportunity to-day 10 cef
the Fltz John Porter bill up, and to-m0r-
row he will be in New York, owing TO an
unexpected business call, which will keen
him there for week, but next week he
expects to see the FItz John Porter bill
passed and signed. go
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
D. bic aIurder i'm a Hotel.

NEW taLKANs, June "A dispatch
from VIC sburg says that information
has been received from GreenYiIle of a
most de lrable shooting affray there
Saturday ight. Gadchaux. night clerk
at lsoerg H0tel, had a difficulty with a
nan who nome is not known Judge
TAYLOR Il .ss irtarfarol a,,5 xx-ss shot a,Id
Instantly lied, the ball passing through
Ms heau Gadehaux was struck by i've
balls aud sa16 fo lie norfalIv vvorpded
Judge r. = vas one of the most nromi.
heht CIT Us Of the place. Only few
nensns go he was elected Mayor, but
resigned emily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
Noah II. swayne Dead

NEW YORK, June 9.-Noah H, Syayne.
late Associate Justice of the United
States Supreme Court, died in this citv
yesterday. His funeral viii take place in
Washington on Wednesday morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
HOLLANDS THRONE.

Bismarck to Send his Son to the Hague
to Watch Developments.
BERLIN, June 9.-Prince Bismarck will
send his son Herbert to direct the legation
at The Hague in order to watch the sue
cessiOn policy Of the Dutch Government
in the event Of the death OF the Prince of
Orange.
ADVANTAGEOUS MATCH MAKING.
THE HAGUE, June 9.-It is reported
that King William, of Holland, has Sc
cretly ianced his three-year-old daughter.
Princess Wilhelmina, to Prince Baudoin,
son of the Count of Flanders, heir appa-
rent 70 the throne of Belgium in, order to
reunite Holland and Belgium.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10

The Best of All Hair Dressing,

VssIlIS8s
1t allays irritation, removes all tenden-
cy to dandruf, and inyigorates the action
Of the capillaries IN the highest degree.
thus promoting q vig0r0us and hed1thu
Dr01rth Of The hair Its effect up0n the
glosslness and richness Of the hair is such
as cannot be surpassed.
Burnets FlaYorina Exsxacfa aFs the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10
GUARDING THE DYNAAfITFRs

A detachment Of troops have arrived at
Birmingham Jail to prevent any ATTEMPT
to rescue the dynamiters, DAILY, Egan
and Mcdonnell. Sentries have been
doubled and their positions are changed
of the prisoners cells -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10

Ihad severe attacks of gravel and kid
ney trouble; was unable to get a medi-
cine or doctor to cure me until used Hop
Bitters, and they cured me in a short
time.-& Distinguished Lat1yer Of Wdyae
county, ". Y.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10

Six prisoners were arraigned to-day for
the murder of Mr.. Smvthe at BarbayiIIe
Another informer named Cole testified
that several English, Irish and Scotch
members Of the Loyal Orange Society
formed special committee to afford a
common centre of action for all Orange
mon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-10

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for Nervous Debility and weakness ar
Nerve Generatiye System, there * noeo
equal to Aliens Brain Food w1lscI,
promptly and permanently restores II
lost Figors # never fails. &I uanlxaod ~ 4
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