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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
A QUIETER DAY ON CHANGE.
Prices Wen Maintained aud Higher in
Some Instances.

Some Instances.
CHICAGO, May S.-The markets to-day
presented a strong contrast to the activi-
tv and life of yesterday. Trading in
wheat was on moderate scale, but this
was followed by periods of great quiet.
Corn was moderately active and strong
er, which was about the only feature of
the day.
Wheat opened 5s934c. higher under the i'm
huctuated and closed about &c. better than
Yesterday May closed at 9231c., June at
4I2c., and July at 96c. On the call the sales
were $4,000 bushels at unchanged prices.
There was good shipping demand for corn
and the feeling in the market was stronger.
The market steadily advanced one cent over
the opening figures, receded 5s(G3lc., ad-
vanced a trifle aad closed lc. over Yesterday
May closed at 553sc., June at size. and July
at 59l4o. On the call the sales were 635, 900
bushels, June declining Sc.
Oats ruled steady and firm. May closed at
3212c., June at 3334 ass &C.. and July at 337sc
On the call the sales were 10000 bushels at un-
changed prices.
Pork was in fair demand and shade frmer
May closed at $l7 4501l7 80, June at Sl7 500
Il 6212, and July at $l7 69@l7 7214. On the call
the sales were 5000 barrels at unchanged
prices.
Lard was shade drmer. May closed at
55GS 81 &C., June ats 60GS 6215 &C., and July at
s 10(GS 72l2c. On the call the sales were $50
tlerces, June advancing PIC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
Lord ChurchiII,s stand.

LONDON, May S.-The Times leader
says: 'sThe real question at issue be-
tween Lord Randolph Churchill and the
Conservative leaders is whether the inter-
mai organization of the party shall be es-
tablished upon popular representative
basis, as Lord Randolph Churchill advo-
Gates, or shall remain upon a secret and
irresponsible basis. On this broad and
unmistakable issue there can be no doubt
but that Lord Randolph is right.v
The political differences between Lord
Randolph Churchill, Earl of Salisbury.
and Sir Stafford NOrthcote are likely to
be soon settled on friendly basis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
THE sIANIEsE EMBASSY.
Their Presentation to President Arthu

AhOAA a w ANsAu0uL kAELhuEa
The Chinese Envoy, accompanied by
the two chief members of the Embassy,
says the Washington Star of the 9th inst,
paid a formal visit to the President at
1890 O'Clock to-day. They were accom-
panied by Secretary Frelinghuysen, Con-
sui Smith, Admiral Rodgers and Lieuts.
T. b. NJ. Mason and T. NJ. Potts, the naval
officers specially designated to look after
the distinguished visitors on behalf of the
government. The Ambassadors were at
tired in full costume, and their uniforms
were something magnificent. The Envoy
was attired in a tight fitting coat, with
heavy gold embroidery, loose fitting pur-
pie silk knee breeches, white silk stock
ings, patent leather slippers with large
gold buckles. A light cape hung about
his shoulders, composed entirely of gold
netting. On his head he wore a black
helmet, with gold trimmings. His sword
was heavily mounted with gold. The sec
Ond member was somewhat similarly at
tired. His helmet was white, and he
wore riding boots with spurs. The third
of the distinguished visitors, who has the
rank of Major, was dressed in handsome
military uniform. The Embassy was re-
ceived in the Blue parlor by the President
and his Cabinet officers, who had Just as
sembled for the regular Cabinet meeting.
The intrOductiOns were made by Secre-
tary Frelinghuysen. and the customary
f0rmalitieS were exchanged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
THE SOUTHERN BAPTIsTs.
An Invitation for the Convention to
Hold its Meetings in Augusta.

An Invitation for the Convention to
Hold its Meetings in Augusta.
BALTIMORE, May Son the assem-
bling of the convention of Southern Bap-
lists this morning additional delegates
were reported, making the number pres
ent about six hundred.
An invitation from the First Baptist
Church in Augusta, Ga, to the conVen-
ton to hold its meetings there was re-
ferred to a committee.
Rev. j. p. Boyce and J. A. Broadus ad-
dressed the convention in behalf of the
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
located at Louisville. KY, urging that
$4,000 be raised for that institution. At
the conclusion of DR.. Broadus' address a
subscription was made for the benefit of
the seminary, and a recess was taken un-
til O'Clock.
During the session a cablegram was re-
ceived from DIR. NJ. T. Yates, missionary
at Shanghai, China, dated to-day, which
read, "Greenland's Icy" referring to
Well-knOWn missionary hymn. The con-
vention sang the hymn and the President
responded to DR.. Yates, "The Joyful
Sound PrOclaim1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
A RECTOR IN TROUBLE.
His Bishop Investigating His Cure of
Woman by Faith

q W. bN II dltns
Rev. Arthur Sloan is rector Of Christ
Episcopal Church at this place, says
Stratford Comm special. During the
past two months there have been several
astonishing faith cures, he being the
alleged medium through which the cures
were effected. The most remarkable in-
stance was that of Mrs. Fanny Curtis.
aged 40 years. who had been confined to
her bed twenty years. Widespread nOtO-
riety resulted for the clergyman and the
town, but opinions as to the efficacy of
the cures and the mode of treatment
were divided. The wardens and vestry
of the church, however, refrained
from expressing an opinion, if they
had any, until such time as it could be
spoken of within the hearing of an au-
thOrity. The visit to the parish on Sun
day OF Rt. Rev. John Williams, Bishop of
Connecticut, supplied an opportunity,
and, after evening service, a meeting
called by the Bishop was held in the
church, the doors were ordered to be
closed, and all outsiders excluded. The
Bishop presided, and the rector, against
whom no charges were brought as such.
was placed in the position of a defendant.
He was not to be tried, but simply inves-
tigated. 1t was a solemn tribunal. The
Senior Warden, William H. Nash, and the
Junior Warden, Walter WilcoXsOn. Occu-
pied seats near the Chairman, and Vestry-
men II. H. Russell, Stiles Hurd, John
Holmes, Joseph StrattOn, Alfred Burritt,
George Lewis, Sam'l w. Beardsley and l..
J.. WilcOXson were also present. The Bish-
Op remarked that he had called the meet
ing simply to procure light on the subject
about to be treated. He had many papers
sent and letters addressed to him relative
TO the faith cures in the Stratford district,
but he was unable from them to form any
opinion or impart any information. In
response to his request Rev. Mr.. Sloan de-
fined his position in the premises, but to
what length he dilated, or what eXplana-
tiOn he fgave, could not be ascertained.
When he had ceased speaking the officers
Of the church, one after another, took the
floor, and spoke their mind freely. At the
close, as near as could be learned, the
wardens and vestry stood s to >, but
whether the majority were in favor of sus-
tanning the rector or otherwise was not
ascertained
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
CAMEL EXPEDITIONS.


BERLIN, May SIN the Reichstag to-
day motion to pass to the second read
ing the bill prolonging the special anti
Socialist law was the occasion of vigor-
Gus debate. Count Stautfenberger spoke
in opposition, while Count Minnigerode,
DR.. Marquardsen and Count Behr
favored the renewal of the law. DR..
Windthorst, leader of the Ultramontanes,
declared that the centre was unanimous
ly of the opinion that the law could never
be a permanent arrangement, but still he
recognized that Socialist eXcesses must be
vigorously combated. If his amendments
were rejected, and a division should be
taken on the government bill as amended,
every member of the centre would be at
liberty to vote as he pleased. The debate
will be resumed tomorrow.
The Post declares that a large majority
will vote for renewal of the law against
the Socialists and that but a feeble mi
nority VIII persist in voting for its rejec-
tiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
THE NIGGER MUST GO"
Motto of the White Mans Republican
Party Now OrganizIng in Texas.

The leading white Republicans of Dal-
las, says a Dallas (TeXas) special to the
New York San, have become revolution
airy since the outcome of the Fort Worth
State Convention. They have taken pre-
liminary steps to organize a white mans
Republican party. A club organization
has been started. The motto as announced
by the starters is: "The Niger Must Co."
The members of the new organization are
mostly business men and of the better ele-
ment of white Republicans. They say if
the negro can be unloaded from the Re-
publican party and allowed to vote where
he pleases the party will be strengthened
within two years by the addition of at
least one hundred thousand white votes
from among the most intelligent, wealthy,
and influential people of the State, and
that cattlemen, their employees and friends
can be secured almost bodily. This move
ment organized at Dallas to-day will
spread. Among the prominent Republi-
cans from abroad consulting with the
local leaders to-day were United States
Marshal J. G. Tracy and Postmaster
johnson of Houston, Gen. MallOy, COllec-
tor of Customs, and Mr.. Petrie, editor of
the German Post, Galveston; George
Hazwell, private secretary to Congress
man Tom Ochiltree, and A. W. Belford,
OF the san Antonio Ddilu Light.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Results of the Opening Days Dashes at
Lexington.


Lexington.
LEXINGTON, KY, May S.-The opening
of the spring meeting of the Kentucky AS
sociaton, postponed from yesterday, took
place to-day. The weather was warm
and cloudy, and the track ankle deep in
mud.
The first race for a purse of $3.50 for all ages,
three-quarters of mile, Lady Loud won,
with Burr Oak second, Charley Lucas third,
Luella fourth, and Major Pickett fifth. Time
:2334.
The second race for the distillers' stakes for
all ages, one and a qurter miles, Freeland won
handily by length and half, with Cutler
vile second. Cardinal McCloskey third, and
Vanguard a bad fourth. Time 2:26.
The third race, for purse OF $500, a selling
race for all ages, one and one-eighth miles,
Silvia won, with Wave o. Light second
Manitou third, Major Hughes fourth, and
Belle of the Highlands fifth. Time 200. The
winner was not sold.
The fourth race was for purse of $500, one
mile. Princess took the lead and won easily
by eight lengths. Brunswick second, Bonnie
Australian third. TOmahawk fourth, and jim
Carlisle fifth. Time :54.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
WINS HAWKINS NTurder TriaI

ATLANTA, May 8.-Judge Willis Haw-
kins, of Americus, reached Atlanta to-
night from Admission, Ala. accompanied
by his son, Willis A. Hawkins, Jr., who
yesterday stood his preliminary trial on
the charge of murder in killing "Wes"
Hardy few days ago in Admission with a
pistol. Young Hawkins was admitted to
bail in the sum of $1,000. The impression
in Admission is that Hawkins will be ac-
quilted on the ground of fself-defense when
the final frial is had
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09

WASHINGTON. May 8.-To-day's base
ball games resulted as follows:
At -Phiadelphias 0, Chica-
gos l3.
AT Observation-Disclosures 6, Athletics 4.
At Cincinnati-Cincinnatis Indianapolis g.
Cincinnatis (Unions) Z, Baltimores Unions)
10.
At Pittsburg- g-Metropolitanss s, ,Alleghanys l.
At Louisville LOuisvilles 0, Columbus l.
AT Harrisburg, Pa.-Harrisburgs 9, Monu-
mentals 8.
ginIas 4.
At Chicago-Chicagos (UniOns) Il, ,Keystones
(Of Philadelphia 10.
At New York-Detroits 4, New Yorks s.
At st. Louis-St. Louis Unions) %, Nation
ais 2.
Rain prevented games at Boston, Brooklyn
and Altoona
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
West Virginia Getting Rid ofDespera-

CHARLESTON, w. VA, May s.-Monday
night, William SpurlOck went to Robert
son SpurlOck's house, on Mud river,
him dead. The next night a posse found
the murderer and made an effort to arrest
him. He resisted and fired upon the
posse who returned the fire with fatal eff
feet. The motive for the killing of Robert
son SpurlOck was fear that he would re-
veal the secrets of the Hill brothers. gang,
to which both of the Spurlocks belonged
Two members OF the gang were lynched
af ST lhanS lacf Nunnlr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
A TRAGIC scene At a Nihilist TriaI.

ST. PETERSBURG, May S.-During the
trial on Tuesday of the Nihilists called the
Black Band a prisoner named Dubetsky
and his daughter attempted suicide, Du-
betsky succeeding in infiicting a mortal
wound and his daughter a dangerous
one.
1t is rumored that the author Saltzkof,
whose pen name is Schultzkoffer, has been
arrested in connection with the suppress
sion of the newspaper annals of Fdther-
land
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
VIRGNIA's ELECTION LAWS.
The One Governing Registrars and
Judges Declared Unconstitutional.

The One Governing Registrars and
Judges Declared Unconstitutional.
RICHMOND, May S.-Tbe Supreme Court
OF Appeals to-day rendered decision de-
claring unconstitutional the law passed
by the last Legislature providing for the
election of registrars and judges of cleo
tion by boards Of three members chosen
by that body for each city, town and
county in the State, because it is required
of the members Of said boards to be free
holders. This decision makes the elec-
tiOn of registrars and judges by these
boards illegal and of no effect, and conse-
quently takes the whole election ma
the Democrats and replaces it where it
was before the passage of the lawn the
hands of the cOalitiOnists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
B'nai Birth at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, May S.-The Conven-
tiOn of B'nai Birth yesterday debated the
severance of the Cleveland Asylum, and
appointed a committee of seven, one from
each State, to consider the matter and re-
port at the next annual convention. The
election of representatives to the Home of
the New Orleans and Tonzo Hospital took
place. Rev. Mr.. Sam Field, of Memphis,
was reelected to Cleveland for four years.
Last night the lodge was entertained by a
summer nights festival at the Spanish
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09

LYNCHBURG, VA, May S.-A special
from PocahOntas says: This morning
at o'clock an exploring party found a
body in the POcahontas mine, which was
identified as that OF Thomas Wood, of
Russell county, Va. 1t was dug out from
beneath two feet of fallen coal and slate,
and was in an advanced state of decom-
position. One hundred and seventeen
bodies have thus far been recovered. a
large force is at work day and night.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
A Riot at Raracoa

NEW ORLEANS, May S.-The steamer
Raleigh, from Baracoa, reports that on
April 26 a riot occurred between Span
iards and British subjects. The latter
hold land grants, and the Spaniards tres
passed on their places. They were or
dered of, when they attacked the British
with sheath knives. Two men were killed
and four were wounded. The British
took refuge on the American schooner
CITY of Havana.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
Lord of the Realm Disgraeed

LONDON, May S.--A very ugly affair, in
which peer of the realm is implicated,
has just been brought to light. Baron st.
Leonard was brought into court to-day.
charged with having made an indecent
assault upon female servant. The court
refused to accept bail, and my Lord was
committed TO jail to await trial,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
Lynch Laws Severe Justica.

RALEIGH, n. c., May S.-Henry Swain,
the negro who last Monday morning so
brutally murdered Mrs. Reed at Waugh
town, near Winston, and has since been
in jail at the latter place, was taken from
the Jail at 2 o'clock this morning by a
large party of masked men and hanged.
He confessed the crime, which he de-
clared was for the purpose of robbery.
The murdered woman was 81 years old.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
From Sumter, S. c., to Boston, Mass.
Eoa4

COLUMBIA, S. c., May s.-A special
dispatch from Sumter, 5. G., in this State,
says: ''Captain r. NJ. Andrews, aged 90
years, started yesterday for Boston, Mass,
on a pedestrian tour. He expects to
make the entire journey on foot, and is
confident of his ability to do so,,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
A Girl Raped at EufauIa.

EUFAULA, ALA, May S.-Henry Morris.
negro, 30 years old, committed a rape
on Julia Ann CrOel at a house on the
bluff in this city yesterday afternoon.
The victim was a blind girl 10 years old.
The negro was caught and jailed. The
girl is in a critical condition. The affair
is scarcely known yet and is kept quiet
for fear of lynching.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
The Senate win Loan a million

WASHINGTON, May S.-TO-mOrrOw Di-
rector General Burke, of the New Orleans
Cotton Exposition, will appear before the
Senate Appropriations Committee to adj
vocate a favorable report on the bill
passed by the House to-day loaning the
Exposition $1,000,000. Gen. Burke is as
sured that the bill will be favorably re-
ported by the Senate Committee and
passed by the Senate. Tonight Gen.
Burke entertained at dinner the Commits
sioners from the States to the Exposition,
together with the United States Board Of
Directors
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09

CINCINNATI, MAY S.-A Frankfort, XIV.
special says: cat 1890 o'clock today
the Democratic Convention elected dele
gates-at-large after several hours hard
work. They are Henry Watterson, Thos.
L. Jones, James Mckenzie and j. Stod-
dard Johnson. The entire delegation are
for free trade
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
A GOOD SOUL IN A BLACK SKIN.
Rev. Carson, of Texas, Reinstated by the
Methodist Conference.

AN0'' N''i SUM VI AoAeas' ANSlhSIdLSu Dy Ihe
Methodist Conference.
BALTIMORE, May S.-An appeal from
Rev. W. r. Carson, of the Northeast
Texas Conference, was brought before the
African Methodist Episcopal General
Conference to-day to have righted certain
wrongs which he claimed had been in
fiicted upon him by the annual conference
of his district at Waco, Texas, in 1888
The charges against him were Insubordi-
nation, immortality and intemperance. 1t
was called mock trial, because Rev.
Carson was not present and the Texas
Conference had sent on no record Of the
proceedings. The verdict of the Northeast
Texas Conference was reversed and Rev.
Carson reinstated in all his privileges.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09

FALL RIVER, MASS, May s.-A deputa-
tion of striking spinners waited upon the
treasurers of the ten struck mills to-day
and asked to be taken back in a body.
The strikers were informed that they
must apply to the oyerseers for work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
Rear Admiral Baldwin at CONSTANT
nODIe.

WASHINGTON, May S.-A cable mes
sage was received at the Navy Depart
ment this afternoon from Rear Admiral
Baldwin, announcing his arrival at Con-
stantinople to-day on the United States
steamer Quinnebaug, and saying that he
would remain there and then proceed to
Athens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
Ten women sIown 70 Atoms.

LONDON, May SIN a hut at Mobiles
dynamite factory, in Ayrshire, a car
fridge. exploded blowing ten women to
atoms and seriously wounding two others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
MORE PERJURY DEVELOPED.

The Sharon divorce case to-day was
productive of startling and unexpected
developments. Mrs. Martha Wilson,
colored, who had testified on behalf
of the plaintiff, Miss Hill, that she had
seen the marriage contract in 1880 and
when on the stand recognized the docu-
ment produced as the same, acknowledged
to-day when called by the defense that
she had perjured herself and that she had
never seen the document until it was
shown to her by Miss Hill short time
before the trial ODened
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-09
A STEAMER ON THE ROCKS.
The Boat Going to Pieces, but No Lives
Lost by the Mishap.

Lost by the Mishap.
ROCKLAND, ME-, May.-The steamer
City Of Portland, Capt. Larcum, of the In
ternational Steamship Company, plying
between Boston, Portland and St. John,
n. B., struck on GrindstOne Ledge, Owls
Head, at 3:15 o'clock this morning. The
steamer left Portland last night at S:45
O'Clock with 20 passengers and about a
twO-thirds cargo. The night was clear.
AS day was breaking the first pilot in
charge sighted striped buoy on the port
bow, between Sheep and Fisherman's
Island, and in a few minutes the steamer
struck the ledge, slid on amidships, and
stuck fast. The Captain landed a boat
and drove to Portland, six miles dis
tant, for help. The steamer Rock
land, of the Boston and Bangor
line, promptly answered the call and
reached the scene Of the wreck at $3.50
O'Clock. Meantime, a slOOp from Owls
Head answered signals and two boat
loads of women and children were trans
ferred to the slOOp without accident, de-
spite heavy sea. The rest of the passen-
gers, together with the luggage, express
freight, ETC., were put aboard the
ROckland and brought to this city. The
passengers were well cared for here and
will be forwarded to their destination.
The Captain of the sloop at Fisherman
Island says that the striped buoy was out
of position, and had the steamer passed
within one width of the other side of the
buoy she would have been all right. A
heavy easterly gale prevails and the
steamer is rapidly breaking up.
The revenue cutter Woodbury. left the
wreck of the City of Portland at O'Clock
this afternoon. The steamer had broken
in two. All her upper works were gone,
and the sea, which is increasing in vIo-
lence, will soon destroy what remains of
the vessel.
DESCRIPTION OF THE STEAMER.
PORTLAND, Me-, May S.-The steamer
City of Portland registered 1 ,025 tons, and
had engines of 425 horsepower. She
was owned in EastpOrt. She sailed from
the Commercial wharf, Boston, yesterday
morning. with passengers for Port
land, Eastport and St. John, N.
B. Capt. Larcum was promoted
from the position of pilot about two years
ago, and was considered one of the most
reliable and best posted officers on any of
the coast lines. The City of Portland was
to have been taken off the route about a
week ago and laid up for repairs, but the
burning of the steamer Falmouth, of the
same line, at Portland, a few days ago,
necessitated her being kept on. BY the
loss of these two boats the company meets
with a loss not much short of S500 0O0