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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
CLEVELANDs WAR RECORD.
why it was that the Governor Didn't
go for a Soldier"

Why it was that the Governor Didn't
go for Soldier"
There is nothing discreditable about
Gov. Cleveland's war record, says an AL
bany special to the New York World. At
the opening of the war it was a question
whether he should go to the army or not.
He was entirely ready and willing to do
so, but his father had died some time be-
fore and left widowed mother, poor and
with a large family, several of whom
were daughters. Provision had to De
made for their support, and yet the family
felt obliged to contribute in some
way to the cause of the Union. A sort
of family council was held. Grover had
just been admitted to the bar at Buffalo
and was beginning to have some practice.
Two younger brothers volunteered to go
to the army and leave Grover at home to
support their mother and sisters. This
was agreed to all around, and the two
brothers went to the front and served
with honor till the war closed. When
peace was declared they returned home,
but were soon afterwards lost at sea.
Grover Cleveland was the first man
drafted in Buffalo. He promptly sup
piled substitute, who made a faithful
soldier. Gov. Cleveland has always been
a friend of the soldiers, and was what
was called a War Democrat. While
Mayor of Buffalo there was an attempt to
make capital out of the fact that he had
vetoed a bill appropriating public money
for a soldiers monument in the city.
When the facts came out it proved 10 be
true that he did veto such a bill, and that
he did it on the ground that the City
Council had no right to appropri-
ate public funds for a purpose of
that kind. but he suggested that the
result might be reached by q public
subscription. The hint was adopted, a
subscription paper was taken around and
the first and largest subscriber was Mayor
Cleveland. Since he has been Governor
of New York he has approved a bill pro-
Yiding that the heads of the various State
departments shall, when making appoint
ments, give preference to honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors of the
United States. Some irritation was
created last winter because of his
vetoing bill in reference to Grand Army
badges. In the bill was provision MAX
ing the wearing of such a badge by any
person not entitled to do so by reason of
membership of some post crime, punish
able by Imprisonment. The Governor
thought the penalty unnecessarily severe.
1t was also logically observed that the
child of veteran might be imprisoned
for wearing his fathers badge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
McPHERsoN's BODIBAsT.
Protesting to Find Encouragement in
News from Every Quarter.
FOR PRESIDENT.

Protesting to Find Encouragement in
News from Every Quarter.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-Secretary Nc
PhersOn, Of the Republican Congressional
Committee, has had himself interviewed
again. He said: 81 have no news to re-
port but good news. 1t comes from the
North, from the South, from the East and
West-much of it from the South. The
Republicans feel better down there than
they have felt for a long time. They are
very enthusiastic. They know that we
are going to stand by them. Then there
is the Independent element that has been
growing very rapidly in all of the South
ern States. These Independents are
tired of following in a beaten
track. They are also dissatisfied
with the Democratic party for local rea-
sons. Their local government does not
suit many of them. The growth of the
feeling in favor of protection is also an
aid. Take Louisiana, for instance. Her
chief industry is that of sugar. They
want it protected and the Democrats want
TO cut the duty on sugar down 80 that the
industry would be ruined. When you en-
danger a mans business by your politics
you estrange that man from your party if
he is Of the same political faith as you
are"
"What do you think of Mr.. Blaine's
letterg'
sit is a splendid letter. 1t will be
printed and used as campaign docu-
ment. Mr.. Blaine is the best equipped
politician that it has ever been my fortune
to meet. He is as well posted about the
ins and outs of all former periods in our
politics as he is about the present one.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
FLORIDA.

The watermelon season is nearly over at
Gainesville.
Town script is slow go at rs cents on the
dollar in Gainesville.
There is a pretty fair crop ofpeaches in
Leon county this year.
Egg plants weighing nine pounds are to be
seen IN the gardens Of Alachua county.
Dykes and Yon, the jefferson county
murderers, have cost the State over $4OO.
Judge Byrd, of Tallahassee, has a LeCOnte
pear tree that is said to contain fifteen bushels
OF choice fruit.
In the year 1883 the State of Florida bought
in S2g 81 worth of lands sold for taxes during
1888 in jefferson county.
The roads from DeLand to Port Orange are
inundated with water for distance OF six
teen miles, and 1t ranges in depth from one to
five feet.
The Demo- Executive Committee for
the county of Alachua have issued their call
for a convention on the 10th of next month to
nominate candidates for the Legislature.
Four unsuccessful attempts to ditch the
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
train have been made recently near New
nansyille by placing distractions on the
track.
Apalachicola Tribune: raft Of square
timber was brought to the market a few days
ago for Messrs. Munro, Clary & Co. that is a
falr specimen of the timber shipments from
this port. The raft came from fifteen miles
above Albany, Ca, and averaged 1900 super
fetal feet to the log.
Last Monday was the day appointed for a
meeting Of the trustees of the State A gricultu-
raj College, at Lake City, for the purpose of
filling the vacancies in the faculty of that
institution. No business was transacted in
consequence of the absence of quorum, and
another meeting has been called at the same
place next week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
A TOWN LICKED UP BY FIRE.
rwO Thousand People Homeless and
Destitute at Belknap, Montana.

Two Thousand People Homeless and
Destitute at Belknap, Montana.
HELENA, MONT, July 19.-Fire started
in an unused house at Belknap, the entre-
pot to the famous Ceur d'Alene mines,
last night from some unknown origin.
The flames spread rapidly owing to a
high wind. AS there was no fire depart
ment in town. buckets were used. The
citizens fought the flames CALAMITY, but
everything was against them. The
wind carried the flames from
house to house and the
inmates were driven into the streets
without chance OF saving any furniture.
Many who had foreseen that the fire was
likely to spread and had moved their
goods into the streets, were compelled to
watch them burn later on as the fire
progressed. Only five houses and the
depot building remain of what, two
months ago, was town of 1000 persons.
The loss is estimated at over 100000.
Large numbers of people are almost
destitute, and escaped with nothing but
their clothes. Financial assistance will
be solicited.
ICE HOUSES BURNED WITH LOSS OF LIFE.
TOLEDO, o., July 19.-The ice houses
of the Buckeye Brewing Company and j.
w. Wasson, of Columbus, on the river
below this city, were burned last night.
The sand scow Thatcher, tied to the dock,
also burned. Lawrence Thompson, who
was on the scoW, is thought to be fatally
burned. The charred remains of two
men were found in the scow this morning,
The names of the victims are unknown,
but they are said to have been tramps,
who asked for and obtained lodging on
the boat last night. Both bodies were
burned beyond recognition.
DUCLA HALF DESTROYED.
VIENNA, July 19.-Fire at Ducla, in
Galicia, which started in naphtha
factory, spread to other buildings, and
before it was eXtingfished half the town
had been destroyed.
OIL ABLAZE ON A WHARF.
LONDON, July 20, 2:30A. IA tremen-
dous fire has been raging ON Crane wharf,
Mapping, since yesterday afternoon. The
wharf is used mainly for oil storage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Heraditarv Peerage.

LONDON, July 19.-It is semi-Otficially
denied that the Prince of Wales or Queen
Victoria tried to influence the Tory Peers
in favor of ascomprOmise on the franchise
bill.
The Tories assert that the Queen ap-
proves of the Marquis of Salisbury's
policy of resistance against the adoption
of the franchise bill until an appeal to the
country has been taken. John Bright is
preparing a measure for a reform OF the
House of Lords based upon the principal
of life Peerages with limited number of
hereditary Peerages.
The Tory journals denounce the trades
demonstration in favor of the franchise
bill, which is to be held on Monday as an
imposture, gotten up on funds subscribed
by the Reform Club. A number of letters
from members of London trades unions
are published protesting that the unions
have not sanctioned the presence of men,
bers as representatives at the demonstra-
finn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Rac5nc al Monmouth Park.

NEW YORK, July 19.-The track was
good to-day at Monmouth Park. The
events were as follows:
FIRST RAoE-FOr three -year-olds; one
mile. Blackstone won, with Pinafore second
and Plunger third. Time As.
SECOND RAoE-Free handicap sweepstakes
for two-year olds; three-quarters of mile.
The Cadence colt won, with Cricket second
and Petition third. Time 1:l614.
THIRD RACE-Harvest handicap; one and
one quarter miles. King Like won, with Free
hold second and Rica third. Time 2:1l1z.
FOURTH RACE Free handicap sweep
stakes for all ages; one and fve-eighth miles.
Trafalgar won, with Euclid second and Royal
Arch third. Time 2:55.
FIFTH RACE Elberon stakes; handicap
sweepstakes for gentleman riders or jockeys
to carry seven pounds extra; three -fourths of a
mile. Tampa won very easily, with Bruns-
wick second and the Magenta colt third.
Time :l8.
SIXTH RAcE-Purse s. 0; the winner to be
sold at auction; one mile. Hartford and
Dan X. ran dead heat. Lutestring was
third and Clonmel fourth. Time LAS. Dan
X. was so lame that he was withdrawn from
the run of, and Hartford walked over.
In the handicap steeplechase, full course,
Abraham won, with Glenarm second and
Marshall third. Time $40.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
LOUISIANA SUGAR PLANTERS.
Gov. WOrmOuth Going to France to In
spect French Extraction Methods.

GOYs w OfmOutn GOlnE TO Franco TO In
spect French Extraction Methods.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-Ex-Gov. War
mouth, of Louisiana, is here on his way to
France, where he goes to examine French
machinery for milling sugar cane or sorg-
hum. The French process is said to yield
20 per cent. more saccharine matter than
the system in vogue in Louisiana. The
planters of the latter State are so straight
ened by the dullness of the times that
they are exceedingly anxious to get some
process OF treating their cane which will
yield greater results.
tonight for Boston, where he will ask
Commissioner LOring to grant leave of
absence to DR.. George E. Spencer,
one of the clerks of the Agri-
cultural Department, so that he may
accompany Gov. WormOuth to France.
The desired permission will probably be
given, since Gov. WarmOuth's mission is
all important to the Louisiana sugar
planters, who, under the eX-
listing conditions, find that
it costs just about as much to produce
their sugar as they can get for it when
they come to sell it, Unless they can by
means of the French process, or some
other, increase their yield Of saccharine
matter without materially increasing the
cost of production, they think that they
will find themselves face to face with
disaster
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Iwo sOILED DOVES SHOT.

One Fatally and the other Badly
Wounded by Reckless ROue.
BALTIMORE, July 19.-In disreputable
house on North street to-day George W.
Hazelton, of jamestown, Chautauqua
county, n. Y, shot and killed a young
woman named Jackson, of Long Island
City, n. Y, whom Hazelton had brought
to Baltimore, and another named Mary
White. Miss Jackson died in a few
minutes. Miss White will live. The eX-
planatiOn OF the shooting is not very clear.
HazeltOn sought to gain possession of a
diamond ring in Miss Whites posses sion
but failed, and he began indiscrim mate
shooting from no apparent motive but
uncomfortable rage. Hazelton was
locked up.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
BUTLER,s FOLLOWERS.
A New Party One of the Air Castles
Which they are Building.

A New Party One of the Air Castles
Which they are Building.
PITTsBURG, July 19.-Hon. Thomas A.
Armstrong, editor of the Labor Tribune,
in an interview to-day said that move
ment was on foot among the leaders of
the Anti-Monopoly and Greenback
parties to inaugurate boom for Butler,
which they predict will result in the
organization of a new party, which will
be composed of Anti-MonOpolists,
Greenbackers and dissatisfied
Democrats and Republicans. The
exact mode of procedure has
not yet been determined. One plan was
to have a committee of representative
men organized to call a national conven-
tion by means of circular letter, and an
other to have Gen. Butler, after Cleve-
lands letter of acceptance has been pub
lished, to write a letter to the people of
the country, which will in itself call a
convention. The headquarters of the
movement are in Chicago, and the leaders
are confident of its success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Cookren Fun of Confldenoe.

WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Cock.
rell, of Missouri, said of the Democratic
ticket to-day: ''Leaving Tilden out of the
question, l regard it as absolutely the
strongest ticket that could have been
nominated"
''Don't you think that Cleveland will
lose a great many votes among the labor
ing menr'
'No, sir; do not, and l will tell you
why. Those men who have been holding
meetings and declaring against Cleveland
are now and have always been Republi-
cans. In some instances they are in the
.1ploy of the government. Besides they
nave already nominated man of theiI
own, Gen. Butler.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

NEW YORK, July 19.-The races at
Brighton Beach to-day were closely con-
tested, and three of the five favorites were
defeated. The attendance was very large.
The track was in good condition. The
events were as follows:
FIRST RACE-Seven furlongs. 1t was won
bv frankie B., with Ganymede second, and
Ten Strike third. Time :311a.
SECOND RACE-Three-q quarters of a mile.
Montau won, with Australian second, and
Inconstant third. Time l:l713.
THIRD RACE-Three-q quarters OF mile.
Pilferer won, with Florence j. second and
Sugar Plum third. Time l:lS34.
FOURTH RACE-One and one eighth miles.
King Fan won. with King Lion second and
Miss Brewster third. Time 1:575z.
FIFTH RACE-For three-year- -Olds-One
mile. Palinurus won, with Lewis second and
John Iedford third. Time l AZ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Only a Blunder.

MADRID, July 19.-Senor Canovas del
Castillo, President of the Council, to-day
said to Baron Desmichel, the French
Minister, that he deeply regretted the ex-
cess of zeal exhibited by the Gardiner
officer at Zarauz, in refusing to allow the
landing of the Brazilian Minister, the
French Consul General and other diplo-
matists who had embarked IN a French
cutter for a short sail, and who were in
suited and threatened by Carbineers
upon their return. Senior del Castillo
said that they acted entirely without or
ders, and emphasized the statement that
Spain desired that friendly relations
should exist between France and that
OOVprnmant
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

PITTsBURG, PA, July 10. = Cashier
Reiber, Of the Penn Bank, filed an answer
to-day in the conspiracy suits, of which
he is one of the defendants. He says that
the Penn Bank was never legally OrgaE-
lied under the act of the Assembly under
which it was incorporated, disayows all
fraudulent use of money or knowledge Of
the same, and believes that overdrafts
were drawn by some directors, matter
over which he had no control.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Bisbee's Opinion of the Outlook In
Florida.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Representa-
tive HoratiO Bisbee, Jr., of Florida, said
to-day: "Blaine's letter of acceptance is
a grand document. Nothing could be
better. 1t is a burst of sunshine. 1t is
not burst either that viii last for a week
or ten days. 1t is bright enough to last
tOrever.D
''Are the Republicans in your State go
ing to do anything this yearT'
ave are going to do our best and make
the most vigorous campaign that we can.
We are more fully alive than we have
been for years. The Independent element
in the State is very strong one. At the
last election with its aid we came within
four votes of electing the legislature"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Ruovs in Georeia Waters.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The Light
house Board gives notice that on or about
place of red buoy No. 4, to mark the
middle north breaker in st. Simon's
Sound, Georgia; also on or about the
same date a bell buoy will be moored
in place of the black buoy No. off the
Knuckle, which marks the turn in the
main channel into Doboy Inlet, Georgia.
These buoys win be rung by the action of
tho
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

WASHINGTON, July ia package
containing $1,000 in United States notes,
forwarded by the Assistant Treasurer at
New Orleans, by express, to the United
States Treasurer, when opened at the
Treasury Department was found to be
81, 900 short. There were evidences that
the package had been opened and re-
sealed during transmission. The express
company, on whom the loss will fall, is
now inYestigating the matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
ON the Turf ID saratoga.

SARATOGA, July 19.-At the summer
racing meeting to-day the events were as
follows:
FIRST RAoE-Purse $400; five furlongs. AZ
ter nine attempts a start was made. jim
Renwick won, with Saunterer second and
Mad Of Athol third. Time 1929.
SECOND RACE-TraYers stakes for three
$500 In plate by VIM. Il. TraYers; a mile and
three-quarters. Rataplan won, with Blast
second and Ticoma third. Time 3:071z.
THIRD RACE-Sweepstakes for f0ur-year-
Jennings won, with Navarro second and Gano
third. Time :45.
FOURTH RAcE-Purse 5000; handicap stee-
pie chase over the fractional course No. !;
about two and a quarter miles. Postguard
won in a good race by length. Time 5:26.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

J. c. Gray, of Dadeville, Ala, writes
us: II have been using your DR.. VIM.
Halps Balsam for the Lungs, and can
say of truth, it is far superior to any
other lung preparation in the world. Ny
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a good physician, but he failed to effect a
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DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs.
she began to mend right away. / can say
in truth that it was the means of saving
her life. know of five cases that DR..
VIM. Halps Balsam has cured, and my
mother is better than she has been for
twenty years.,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
FRANCE AND CHINA.
The Former MOdifies Her Demands and
the Latter Makes Proposition.


the Latter Makes a Proposition.
PARIS, July 19.-Prime Minister Ferry
to-day explained to the Cabinet the con-
dition of the negotiations between France
and China. Ee said that il appeared to
be certain that China would shortly sat
isfy France as to the indemnity demanded.
Prime Minister Ferry has reduced the
amount of the indemnity demanded by
France from China to 50,000,000 francs. A
dispatch from Pekin states that the
Chinese Government has offered 1900, 900
francs as compensation to the families of
the officers and soldiers who were killed
during the recent attack by
the Chinese regulars upon the
French troops at Lang Sou. Admiral
Courbet, with fifteen war ships and twen-
ty torpedo boats, is anchored off Foo
Chow.
The reply of the Chinese Government
to the French ultimatum will be submit
ted to the Chambers next week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
The German Customs Line.

BERLIN, July 10. - A Committee of
the Bundesrath have decided to include
Bremen in the German customs frontier
included. Bremerhaven and the petro-
leum docks remain outside of the frontier
line. Immense spaces have been reserved
on the right bank of the Weser on the
outside Of the customs line for docks. All
manufacturers consuming imported raw
material will be treated as outside of the
line
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
FIorida,s NIetronoIis.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July ia large
Cleveland and Perry club was organized
at East Jacksonville last night.
Col. Ingham COryell, superintendent of
the Atlantic Coast Line Canal, from st.
Augustine to Biscayne Bay, well known
in connection with the DisstOn urchase,
died at New Jersey recently.
-Wilhngham, the wealthy cattle man,
of Polk county, charged with three muir
ders, was convicted this morning in the
first degree, but recommended to the mer-
cy of the court.
The Democratic State Executive Com
mittee met at Tallahassee and mapped
out plans for the campaign.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

At the county conventSn at Brunswick yes
terday six delegates, viz: 7. W. Lamb. j. K i.
Dart, j. f. Nelson, Ira E. Smith, Joseph Z.
Lambright and COurtland Symms, were
chosen to represent the claims of Judge NJ.
L. MershOn, of Glynn, for the Congressional
nomination. There will be large delegation
from the city and county. Hon. A. j. Gro
watt was elected Chairman of the Democratic
Executive Committee. Hon. J. E. Dart was
unanimously nOminatedIfOr reelection to the
House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Cow Boys Hang Thirteen Horse Thieves

HELENA, MONT., July 1y.-FiVe horse
thieves whose names are unknown were
hanged near Rocky Point, on the Missouri
river, Monday, by band of cowboys Or
ganized fos the purpose of clearing out
the thieves infesting that section. Thirty
two stolen horses were recovered. This
makes total of thirteen horse thieves
hanged and shot in the judith and Mussel
Shell section within the past three weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

LONDON, July 19.-The MARQUIS Of
Lorne will introduce to Lord CarlingfOrd,
Lord of the Privy Seal, next week depu-
tation who are in favor of the Importation
of healthy cattle from the Western States
will show him that the farmers of Eng
land want American cattle. They will
represent that the laws of the States from
which cattle come are sufficiently strict
to prevent spread of disease.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

CITY OF MEXICO, July 19.-The new
law compels the withdrawal of the issue
of banks, except the National Bank, on
July 20. Interior banks are combining
with London banks to influence the gov
ernment to modify the law. The contract
with the National, however, renders this
inanncsibIo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

LONDON, July 19.-The committee of
the House of Commons have agreed to re-
commend loan to the Indian Government
of $40, ,000,0 900, for the purpose of making
extensions of their railway system. This
grant is based upon the report of the fam
inc commission of 1879, which stated that
it would be necessary to build 5000 miles
of railway to prevent a recurrence of the
famine in India.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Hanged and FiIIed with Bullets.

TUSCALOOSA. ALA, July 19.-Henry
Burke, colored, who attempted to outrage
a little white girl, was captured last night
in the garret of an old house. A mob at
from a tree in the street and put five bull
let's in his body,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
singular Drowning Catastrophe.

CLIFTON FORGE, Va, July 19.-At Iron
Gate, Va, yesterday, Thomas johnson
stripped his steps0n and tied his hands to
whip him. The boy escaped. ran to the
river and jumped in. johnson followed.
The current was swift and both were
drowned, The bodies were recovered last
night,