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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
BLAINE AND HIS BIG HOUSE.
Candidate Who Hires Labor at Cheap
Rates-Remarkable Parsimony of the
Man from Mnine-His Building Con-
tractors Lose Much Money.

Man from Mnine-His Building Con-
tractors Lose Much Money.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-When Mr..
Blaine was in Ohio the fact was widely
circulated that, in dispute with the man
who built his mansion in this city, he had
declared that 81 day was enough for any
carpenter or journeyman, and 81 day
for a common laborer. Blaine tele-
graphed to Washington for a denial of this
assertion. Secretary Mcpherson, of the
Republican Congressional Committee,
drew up fiat denial Of the charge, and
asked Robert !. Fleming, a builder,
to sign it. Mr.. Fleming was one
of the two referees to whom
was referred the contractors bill for extra
work on Blane's residence, which was
disputed by the present candidate. Find
ing 1t bearing too strong a resemblance
to the more famous inclosure in the letter
Warren Fisher did not burn, Mr.. Fleming
declined to sign this ready-made denial,
on the ground that he did not know its
contents to be true. The most that Sec
retary Mcpherson could get was a simple
statement signed by Mr.. Fleming and w.
b. Gray, the other referee, to the effect
that they awarded Robert Davidson &,
Co., the builders of the Blaine house
SO, 7S3 of disputed DILL of about Sl5, 900.
Then the Blaine managers announced
with a flourish that they had a complete
denial of all that was charged against the
man from Maine.
The facts about the matter are these:
The Blaine residence. as it stands, cost
about $50, 600. One of the referees men
toned says il could not be duplicated for
less than $4,000. Davidson Il Co. bid
about $4,000 for the job. This was sew
eral thousand dollars less than any other
bid. 1t was made low because the princi-
pal contractor had some government con-
tracts on hand and hoped for favors in
that direction through Secretary of State
Blaine. He lost heavily in the transac-
tion. Many changes in the plans for the
house were ordered by Blaine as the work
proceeded. For the extra material and
work thus caused bill was rendered for
about $4,000. Mr.. Blaine refused to paw
it, but finally agreed, in writing, to abide
by the decision of Messrs. Fleming and
Gray. These referees cut the bill down
to 50, 1873. This sum was made up Of about
90 items. Mr.. Blaine objected to each
item, including those for the pay of car
penters and labOTers. which We're put by
the referees at the lowest prevailing rates
OF wages. The ref rees, however, refused
to make a small allowance and he had to
yield, being bound in writing. During the
dispute one Of the referees told Mr.. Blaine
that If be paid the bill OreXtras and gave
the contractors $1,000 as present, they
would not be getting too much for their
work, for they had lost money on the Job.
Blaine replied that he had nothing to do
with the losses of the contractors. He be-
lieVed he was being swindled, he added,
and he had no sympathy with the builder,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
Ex-Gov. Moses attempts suioide.

DETROIT, MICH, Oct. 30.-Ex-Gov.
Moses, of South Carolina, under arrest
charged with swindling Rev. DR.. Rexford,
Rev. Mr. Atterbury and others, attempted
suicide this morning by hanging himself
in his cell.
Ex-Gov. Moses was brought into the
police court, charged with swindling. He
pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to
three months in the House of Correction.
His lawyer hopes to effect his transfer to
an insane asylum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
AIabama,s Chief Justice.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Oct. 30.-GOy.
O'keal, having accepted the resignation
OF Chief Justice Robert &. Brickell of the
Alabama Supreme Court and having pro-
moted Associate Justice Stone to be Chief
Justice, to-day appointed Hon. David
Clopton, Of Montgomery, Associate
CIopton was a member of Congress in
1890 and is one Of the ablest lawyers
II, the CrlIf States
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
SCIENTIFIC BUREAUS.
The National Academy of Science Favors
Consolidation.

Consolidation.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The National
Academy of Science has recently been
considering the question of the consolida-
ton of the various scientific bureaus of
the government, with view of making a
report upon that subject to the committee
appointed by Congress at it's last session
to inquire into the organization and work
of those bureaus. The academy has pre-
pared its report, and will submit it to the
committee when the latter meets in No
vember. 1t is understood that the report
favOrs the establishment of a new govern
ment department to comprise all the
scientific bureaus of the government, in
cluding the signal service, photographic
office, coast and geological surveys, light
house board, naval observatory, and that
branch OF the army engineers service
now employed in the improvement of
rivers and harbOrs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
Rhinelander Declared Sane

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 O-Recorder Smyth
to-day filed mis- decision in the District
Attorneys office on the report of the com
mission appointed to determine the mental
condition of William Rhinelander. in
dlted for assault for shooting lawyer John
Drake on June 10. The Recorder a0rees
with the minority report signed bv Com
missioner Edward Patterson declaring
Rhinelander to be sane, and fixes bail
pending trial at $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
Rnrned Himself AIiye Beeause Tilted

UNION, n. a., Oct. 3O.-ruesday even
Ing Horace Deland, of BrOOktield, aged Is
years, chained himself TO brush-heap
near his fathers house, set the brush on
fire and deliberately burned himself to
death. His body was discovered this
morning. a cash was found in the side
Of his threat made by razor, which was
found near by. A note was found direct
ed 70 bis parents saying that he was tired
Of living. He gave no reason for the act,
but il is thought to have been caused by
unTequited love.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
The Scott Law IN Canaaa.

TORONTO, Oct. 80.-The Scott tempe
rance act was carried in the county OF
Bruce by 1000 majority, in Duferin by
700 majority, in Huron by 1900 majority,
in York, N. b., on the question OF repeal
by 300 majority, and was defeated in
Prince Edward BY 126 majority.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

HALIFAX, N. s., Oct. 30.-The students
at Kings College, at Windsor, have re-
belled, and demand the dismissal of Presi-
dent Dart and Professors De Formentine
and Butler. The original canse of the
trOubl~is said to be that Canon DIRT
treats them continually with contempt.
The students burned him in efigy on the
college grounds Monday night. The c1l-
lege lectures have been suspended and
the students are idling about the town.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

BERLIN, Oct. 3O.-The election returns
so far received give the results in 210 dis
tricts. Second ballots will have to be
taken in "a Districts. The Conservatives
have been successful IN electing their
candidates in % districts, the Centre in
A, the National Liberals in %, the Ger
man Liberals in IA, the Alsatians in 5,
the Social Democrats in 8, the Poles in 6,
the Guelphs in and the Peoples party
in
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The Democrat
ic Congressional Committee is informed
that, in addition to $500 previously sent
20 Malone, Senator Chaffee gave him, on
his recent visit TO Petersburg, a check for
an amount sufficient to cover his expenses
for the rest Of the campaign.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
Sir AIOntefiore NI.

LONDON, Oct. 30.--It is reported that
Sir Moses Montefore has been prostrated
by his recent exertions consequent upon
the celebration of his Tooth birthday. He
Is suffering from bronchial affection,
and some anxiety is felt as to the result
Of the attack.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
GOV. BATE TOLD ME

this morning that he had no doubt about
the election of Cleveland and Hendricks.
He saws we are sure of the solid South's
153 votes, New York's sc, New JERSEYS
and Nevada's 3, which make 2O1,
not to mention Connecticut, Indiana,
Michigan and California, and some other
States, which the Republicans cannot
claim as sure to go for Blame.
The hottest contest IN this State is be-
tween the candidates for Railroad Com
missioners. The Republican candidates
have conducted the canvass with consid-
cradle shrewdness, and will command the
support of some of the railroad interests,
but there is little doubt that they will be
beaten from 10000 to 5000 majority.
Feeble attempts have been made bv the
agents Of the Republicans to make Clivi-
sions in the Democratic ranks by getting
up Butler and st. John electoral tickets.
but these candidates will get no support
worth speaking of in Tennessee. They
are not to be considered. AS to Cleveland
and Hendricks, it seems to be pretty gem
orally conceded that their majority in the
State will be larger than that of Gov.
Bate, for reasons that can be gathered
from paragraph above. WAYFARER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
,VhoIesaIe Ivncbing Reported

DENVER, Col, Oct. 3O.-Rumors have
reached here of the lynching by vigilants
Of a gang of II cattle thieves, who were
captured while in camp on Rock creek,
i'm the Gore range of mountains, 20 to 30
miles west of GOretOwn. The report is
thought to be exaggerated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
A WHOLE TOWN FNDANGERED

PITTsBURG, PA, Oct. 3O.-Fire broke
out to-day in Fayette City, mining town
forty miles from here, and, owing To lack
of appliances with which to combat It. at
one time threatened to destroy the whole
town. Several stores and dwellings and
Odd Fellows Hall were burned before the
fire was got under control. The losses
will aggregate $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
Punished for Contrlhntinr-

MONTREAL, Oct, 3O.-Judge Scott to-
day sentenced i. A. SENEGAL to pay $500
fine or undergo two years Imprisonment
for having, in the Vercheres election in
1881 contributed considerable sums of
money for election nnrnnses
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
JUDGE GRRsHAM's COMMISSION.

Gen. w. Q. Gresham received his COM
mission as Judge Of the Seventh Judicial
circuit to-day and at once took the oath
Of Office. He will visit his home in Indi-
ana in time to vote, and expects to take
his seat on the bench in Chicago on We'd
uesday or Thursday next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
ANOTHER POLITICAL MURDER.
Drunken Indianian Fires Into Crowd
of nemncrats and KILL a Ronuh1.a

Drunken Indianian Fires Into a Crowd
of Democrats and Kills a Republican.
VINCENEEs, IND, Oct. 30.-LincoIn
Keith was shot in the head by Dick At
kinson at Edwardsport last night and has
since died. Atkinson rushed out of
saloon greatly excited and said that he
was going to kill some id Democrat. A
Democratic rally was being held in the
vicinity and he shot into crowd of by-
ISLANDERS with the above result. Atkinson
has been arrested. Keith is of an excel
lent family, all of whom are Republicans.
The feeling is intense, and it is feared
that mob may visit the Jail and lynch
the prisoner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

was fully ten minutes before Mr.. Mcsweenev.
the Irish suspect, who made the concluding
speech of the evening, could be introduced
After the meeting Gov. Cleveland and his
party were driven to the hotel and from there
to the depot, where he took a special train for
Albany
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
CRASHES IN BUSINESS.
A Peoria Bank Goes Under with Only
$4,000 with Which to Pay its Debts.

A Peoria Bank Goes Under with Only
$5O,OOO with Which to Pay it's Debts.
New YORK, Oct. 30.-The following
failures were reported to-day:
Henry Lyon & Son, dealers in gentle
mems furnishing goods, have made an
assignment.
Gauze, Mackay & Co., bankers and gem
eral storekeepers, of LynnVille, Ia, have
made an assignment.
PEORIA, ILL, Oct. 30.-Tbe People's
Bank of Canton, Illinois, owned by B. G.
Coblitz, suspended to-day. The liabilities
are 100000 and the assets $4,000.
PROBABLY FLED TO CANADA.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct. 3O.-William
Eglehof, of the firm of Eglehoff & Bro,
which made an assignment Wednesday
for $40, 900, has left the city, and is said
to have gone to Canada. 1t is rumOred
that as Secretary of the Nelson Distilling
Company he has swindled creditors by
hypOthecating warehouse receipts. EgIe-
hot7s brother-in-law, who is the assignee
of the firm, says that there is scarcely a
doubt that he has gone to Canada. EgIe-
hoff has lost heavily lately on race bet
ting, and while candidate for county
office is said to have spent $4,000.
OVERLOADED WITH STOCKS.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 30.-Geo. E. Hut
Crimson, large owner of stock of gold
and silver mines in the Western States
and Territories, made an assignment to-
daV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
secret,rr NIcCnIInch.s Annnintment.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The Commits
sion Of Hon. Hugh McCullOch as Secre-
tary Of the Treasury, was received at the
Department this morning. The Secretary
did not visit the department to-day, but
is expected there tomorrow morning to
take the oath of office and enter on the
lisll- \ rnrn of his drIfine
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
BLAINE TO DO To BOSTON.

BOsToN, Oct. 30.-Col. WhIpple, who
went TO New York to invite MIR. Blaine
TO come TO Boston, telegraphs that the
Republican Presidential candidate has
consented to accept the hospitality of the
Republicans of this city on Monday.
Elaborate preparations will be made for
his reception, A parade which was to
have taken place tonight has been post
poned until Monday, when Mr.. Blaine
will rnviam II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

WHEELING. W. VA, Oct. 3O.-Tbe
Moundsville Repeater newspaper and lob
printing office, owned by Fl. Rook & Co..
was totally destroyed by fire this morn.
ing. A large dwelling adjoining was also
burned. The fire is supposed to be the
work of an incendiary. The loss is near
lY $40 600 There is no insurance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

Durkee's Salad Dressing and Cold Meat
Sauce. The universal fayorite both IN the
United States and Great Britain. Whole
some, delicious, economical, and nutri-
tious. Saves anxiety, waste, and trouble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

Gen. Toombs Declares a Revolution I'm
t.-iEeut-A Failing Tie Deals Death at
riainville-Thriuing Experience In =
Wen in Paulding County-Result OF
che Doris Circus Troubles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, Oct. 30.-Gov. Cleve-
land arrived in this city by special tram at
4;20 O'Clock this evening, IN company with
delegates from New Haven and Bridgeport.
a crowd of about 1000 gathered at the depot
anu a salute of 100 guns was fired on his ar
rival. He was escorted to the Atlantic Hotel,
where reception was held till :l5 O'Clock.
when he left by special train for New Haven.
He viii return about 9 30 O'Clock this evening
and attend Democratic rally at the Barnum
Rink, after which he will take a special train
for AibauV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
PROBABLY FLED TO CANADA.
FEASTS OF THE FLAMES.

Fifteen Horses, New Ice Machine and
Other Property Consumed.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3O.--The stables con-
nected with Keiffer's brewery, in Brook
lyn, were destroyed by fire this morning;
10 horses, valued at $4,000, new ice ma
chine, worth $32, 900, and wagons and har.
ness, valued at $4,000, were burned. The
insurance is $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
nae WoRLp's GRANpEsT sPECTACLE.
NoNE cAN FAIL To SEE IT.

''This Is question every OneH01iyOu can an
swer for himself, because 1t is the party of the
people. Thousands are flOcking to our stan
dard. for they love their fellO -cOuntrymen
and their country more than they do their
party. Let us feel that the people are the
rulers Of the nation and not the Officeholders.
whose sole ambition and purpose Is private
gain. [Appause.l Let us also feel that If the
people gIYe us the power OF government we
hold from the people a sacred trust"
Cheer after cheer followed Gov. Cleveland's
speech. The audience rose TO their feet
10 a body and hats were thrown into the air.
The galleries, which were filed with ladies,
were mass Of waving handkerchiefs, and it
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
CLEVELAND'S TRIUMPHS.
HIS TRIP To NEW HAVEN A
CONTINUOUS OVATION.

Cheering Crowds Gather at Every Sta
tiOn Along the ROute-Hundreds of
Horny Handed Rustics Give the Next
Presidents Hand an Honest Shake
The Enthusiasm Unprecedented.
ALBANY, Oct. 30.-Gov. Cleveland, ac-
cOmpanied by Private Secretary Lamont
and Adjt.-Gen. Farnsworth, drove from
the Executive Mansion in a closed car
riage, shortly before 10 O'Clock this morn
ing, to the Boston and Albany Railroad
station, where they took the regular train
for Pittsfeld. There was no demonstra-
tion of any sort, in accordance with Gov.
Cleyeland's expressed desire.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM AT PITTsFIELD.
PTTTsFIELD. MASS, Oct. 3O.-It having
been learned this morning that Gov. Cleve-
land would pass through here en- route from
Albany, via the HOusatonic Railroad. to New
Haven, though by many the report was con-
sidered to be unfOunded, more than LOCO per.
sons were at the depot to meet him. The
Governors stay here of half an hour was
celebrated by cheering, music and can
nonadlng. twenty-five citizens Of New
Haven, including Congressman Mitchell,
Mayor Lewis, and other prominent men, met
the Governor at this place, and the Selectmen
OF the town and leading Democrats were his
escort from the Boston and Albany cars to
special train on the HousatOnic Railway. It
was with difficulty that way was made for
him through the thTOng. He seemed greatly
pleased by the reception, which was entirely
unexpected. When introduced by George \.
DuttOn of the Berkshire Independent Asso-
citation as the next President, his attempt TO
speak was defeated by the cheering crowd
lie appeared on the platform of the car and
bowed his thanks to the enthusiastic crowd.
Everybody went through the car shaking his
hand. The train moved off with bands
playing, cannOns firing and great cheering.
A BIG CROWD AT GREAT HARRINGTON.
CANAAN, CONN, Oct. 3O.-At Great Bar
rlngton, Mass, al immense crowd had assem-
bled. Gov. Cleveland appeared on the rear
platform and was received with loud cheer
ing. While the train waited hundreds grasped
him by the hand, and as 1t moved away three
cheers were given for the next President of
the United States.
HAND-SHAKING AT CHATHAM.
CHATHAM, conn, Oct. 9O.-At this place
Gov. Cleveland was greeted by great num-
Der OF people, who crowded to shake him by
the hand and to assure him of his final sue
cess. The train left the station amid the
booming of cannon and the cheers of the vast
assemblage.
CONTINUOUS OVATION.
NEW MILFORD. TIM oct. 8O.-Great crowds
gathered at Canaan Fails, West COrnwell, and
Kent, and Gov. Cleveland appeared on the
gathered to grasp him by the hand. There
was great enthusiasm all along the route.
THE ARRIVAL AT BRIDGEPORT.
BRIDGEPORT, CONN, Oct. 30.-Gov. Cleve-
land arrived in this city by special tram at
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-31
A CONTINUOUS OVATION.

NEW MILFORD. CTNN. oct. 8O.-Great crowds
gathered at Canaan Fails, West CornweH, and
Kent, and Gov. Cleveland appeared on the
platform Of the car at each station. Crowds
gathered to grasp him by the hand. There
was great enthusiasm all along the route.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-18
The Senatorial DeadIo ok.

The deadlock in the Senatorial Conyen-
ton continues. The delegates expect to
renew the balloting to-day. Whether
they like it or not, they continne at 1t
with a great deal of persistency. Perhaps
the country delegates hope TO tire the city
delegates out, and it may be that the city
delegates entertain the same hope with
regard to the country delegates. In the
firing out scheme, if such there be, the
CITY delegates have the advantage. They
are at home, and are under no extra ex-
pense. They can afford to fight 1t out
from their present position if 1t takes all
the time between now and election day.
Perhaps they anticipated long struggle
when they abandoned Eden and moved
nearer their depot of supplies. OF
course il is rather hard on
the country delegates to keep them
away from their homes, but there doesn't
appear to be any way to relieve them OF
this hardship except to let the majority
have their choice, and this the minority
don't seem disposed to do. Of course the
deadlock must be broken at some time,
even if it has to be broken by dissolu-
ton Of the convention without nOmina-
ton. The final outcome may not be such
as to satisfy either the majority or the
minority. Too much stubbOrnness, where
no principle is involved, is
seldom productive of good. 1t does seem
as If a nomination that would have given
entire satisfaction ought to have been
made before this. There evidently must
lie other Influences at work than those
which aim to promote the public good
which keep the delegates apart. How
ever, if the delegates can stand the dead
.ock the public can.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-18
Gonrnia,s Exhibit

Ii is somewhat remarkable that OF all
the Southern States Georgia should be the
most backward in preparing an exhibit
for the New Orleans Exposition. The
Director General appears to have doubts
that Georgia will be represented at all.
1t is certain that no other Southern
State is capable of preparing a better
ssxhibit. No other State has a greater
: ssEsz,nf mineral, agricultural and
riiisl.rss1ise I'd products. The materials
are here. tlse0n1Snecessary to get them
together. nSE sfssp
There is no doubt t1a< - s2rtion
Of Georgia viii be repTesifS : sS.,,.t the
exposition. Savannah's Const 49,
doing good work, and Savannah w1a1'ts 80 :, :.
care that Georgia's space is not wholly
unOccupied.
1t is true that Savannah did not make
so much noise as some of her sister cities
when the subject Of a State exhibit first
began to be discussed, but it is beginning
TO be apparent that what she lacked in
noise she will make up in deeds. Noise
is not always the best indication Of an
intention to carry an enterprise TO success.
Georgia cannot afford TO be absent from
the exposition. Her absence would be
so conspicuous that she would get the
reputation Of being the least pro-
gressive Of the Southern States. Such
a reputation would, of course, be without
foundation, but it would be, nevertheless,
almost as damaging as if it were well
founded.
1t is to be hoped that every part of the
State will do what it can for Georgia's
benefit. Although the preparations for
big exhibit appear to be little backward,
it is probable that when the exposition is
opened Georgia will be found as fairly
represented as any other State.