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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
DIR. wooDwARD,s DEATH.
Hard Study and an Accident the Causes
Which Led to the Demise.

Hard Study and an Accident the Causes
Which Led to the Demise.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Mr. McPher-
son, who was DIR. j. j. Woodward's con-
tidential clerk, stated to a reporter to-day
that DR.. Woodward's death was reported
to his friends as due to an accident, and
that, he believed, was what was under
stood by the members Of the family. The
accident occurred five hours before death
and produced fatal hemOrrhage. cit is
not possible that he committed suicide"
said Mr.. Mcpherson. ''He was not that
kind of man." DR.. WOOdWards mala-
dY was caused, his friends state, by over
taxing his brain with study. At the time
President Garfield was shot be
had just recovered from the effects of an
accident while riding on Pennsylvania
avenue, by which one of his legs was
broken, and he was hardly able to get
around. The care and attention bestowed
by him upon the Presidents case in his
weakened condition seriously impaired
his health, but after the Presidents death
he resumed his cOnfning and exhausting
labOrs at the Medical Museum. He was
a persistent student, and after leaving his
office in the evening, carried his labors far
into the night in his study at home,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
KILLS HIS WIFE WHILE CRAZY.
Fancying Burglars in His House He
Stabs the Woman with a scissors

Fancying Burglars in His House He
Stabs the Woman with a Scissors.
JACKSON, MICH, Aug. 22.-Thomas
Murphy, a mechanic employed in Smith
Middling's purifier and who has lately
been in bad health, became excited at 2
O'Clock this morning in the belief that bur-
glars were in the house and attacked his
wife aud stabbed her with a scissors five
times. One wound in the throat severed
the arteries, and in ten minutes the un-
fortunate woman bled to death. her
screams beng heard by their children.
They entered and dragged their father of.
When he realized that he had
slain his wife he was frantic,
and running nearly two miles to police
headquarters, he gave himself up. Muir
ply is aged Al. His wife was IS. Five
children are nearly grown, and the family
has always lived happily. The Coroner
held an inquest this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
DAMAGING FOREST FIRES.
SOUTH FRANCES GRIM GOBLIN.
The Average Death Rate Still Steadily
Maintained.

Maintained.
PARIS, Aug. 22.-There were 5 deaths
from cholera at Marseilles last night. The
weather in Toulon is cooler and the pub
lie health is improving.
The report of the raYages of cholera in
the southern departments of France tor
the last q hours is as follows: Hirault 4
deaths, Aude 3 deaths, Gard deaths,
Eastern Pyrennees 81 deaths.
The daily bulletin of the progress of the
cholera in Italy is as follows: TiergamO 3
deaths, IA fresh cases; Camp Obasso 5
deaths, 3 fresh cases; Cuneo 6 deaths, u
fresh cases; Coma l fresh case; Milan 1
fresh case; Parma 1 fresh case; Genoa l
fresh case; Carrara 4deaths, 8 fresh cases;
Turin deaths, fresh case.
For the past "a hours there were 15
deaths from cholera at Marseilles. At
TOulOn there were deaths from cholera
to-day. The record of cholera in the Tou-
lon hospitals is as follows for to-day:
Admitted D, deaths l, discharged 6, under
treatment 81.
1t has been officially announced that
cases of cholera have occurred at Geneva,
Switzerland.
Owing to the prevalence of cholera the
holding of fairs, markets and public fes-
tiyals, and the marching of professions,
are forbidden throughout Italy.
CHOLERA APPROACHES IRELAND.
LONDON, Aug. pa stowaway was
landed at Waterford from the British
steamship Oramore from Liverpool for
Baltimore. He was i'll and was taken to
an lntirmary. The doctors pronounce his
disease cholera, and believe it to be of the
Asiatic type. Other stowaways were
landed at the same time aid are now
missing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
A BIG ROW In ATLANTA.
COLLINS GRABS A RUNNER AND
SETS THE CROWD WILD.

The Atlanta Directors Decree That He
Shall Not Play On Their Grounds
Again-The Stars the Championship
Chathams Showed Under-Other Sport
ing Events.
ATLANTA, Gao Aug. 22.-The Stars
won their fourth game in the series with
the Atlantas this afternoon by score of s
to .. The game was notable, so far as the
Atlantas were concerned, for errors,
some of them being beyond excuse. The
nine made twelve errors to the Stars
three. The Stars made the only earned
run of the game. johnson, who pitched
for the Stars, was struck six times to
Muller's one. While the eighth inning
was being played quite a disturbance
took place on the diamond, which for
time threatened to prove a serious affair.
Heinsman reached first base, and while
there another striker knocked f1y,
which was caught. AS soon as the
ball left the bat Heinsman commenced to
run for second base. Collins caught hold
OF him and by pulling him back delayed
his actions. The Atlantas seeing this be-
came wild with indignation. Umpire
Friend decided that Heinsman was en-
titled to his second base. Mr. Busy, the
manager of the Stars, upon being ap-
pealed to, requested the umpire to give
Heinsman an entire run, which was done.
This didnot satisfy the Atlantas. The audi
ence, which was larger than ever, yelled
itself hoarse with indignation, and wanted
Collins fired from the grounds. To make
matters worse the excited hum
dreds filed into the diamond to take
part in the difficulty if war should
occur. Disorder reigned supreme for
nearly half an hour, all hands knowing
exactly how to settle the matter. The
umpire was side-tTacked and the audience
took upon itself authority to umpire the
game. Emory Speer, director of the At
lantas, wanted Collins expelled. Mr..
Grady did not see how such a thing could
be done, and wanted peace restored and
playing resumed. Several directors of
the Atlantas held a short meeting, and
upon taking vote decided to eXpel Col
Inns. Tonight the directors held meet
ing at Mr.. Speer's office. Upon an eX-
animation of the authorities they found
that the decision of the umpire was cor
rect. They, however, decided not to allow
Collins to handle stick on their grounds
any longer. Mr.. Bussey, manager of the
Stars, hearing this, says that he will not
play another game with the Atlantas I'M
less Collins is allowed to work the firN 4
base as usual; that the redress for the ac-
tion OF Collins Atlanta has already had,
and more, too. At a late hour tonight
matters stood in this shape: The Stars
winning the game to-day gives them the
championship over the Atlantas, and if
another game is played between the two
clubs it will be only an exhibition game.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
CHILDREN LED ASTRAY.
A Vicious Society In Chicago Brought
Under the Ban.

A Vicious Society In Chicago Brought
Under the Ban.
CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-Henry Mohler, O..
N. Radcliffe, James McEwan, Fidelia
Parker, Mrs. A. E. Pease and Eliza B.
Slater were held in bail this morning on
a complaint by the Humane Society,
charging them with cruelty to children.
1t appears that they profess to be leaders
of some sort Of a religious sect, the char
acter of which is not clearly shown.
though from certain letters it appears
that some of the men indulge in most vi
cious and licentious practices. Twelve
children were found in their possession,
the older ones claiming to have been
cruelty treated and kept without suffi-
Gent food. The prisoners claim to be
tearing for Gods orphans" and say that
they have no means of support except
faith in the Lord. The neighbOrs say that
there have been frequent deaths among
the children
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
The EnYeIonn Franda

WAsHIAGTON, Aug. 22.-The stationery
investigation in the Post Office Depart
ment is not as has been reported to be
continued. 1t is at an end. 1t was thor
ough and complete. AS a result it was
discovered that the only fault lay in the
official envelopes furnished by p. p. Kel-
logg & Co., of Springfield, Mass, which
were inferior to the sample. This con-
tract has been annulled. No removals
will be made from the postal service, The
Stationery Agent at Hartford gets off with
a severe rpDrimand
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. pa dispatch
from Shelbyville says: 'SMrs. Treece,
residing near this place, prepared bis
cults for breakfast yesterday morning.
and by mistake put arsenic in the dough
instead Of baking powder, the poison and
baking powder being kept in the same
cupboard. The entire family, consisting
of Mrs. Treece, her grandmother, Mrs,
Celia Victor, and Maud Treece. a 2-year-
old child, partOok of the food and soon
became violently sick. The child died in
two hours, and both Of the women are at
the point of death.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
COOK GOMEZ ARRESTED.
He Processes to Believe that the Cap
tain Died a Natural Death

He Processes to Believe that the Cap
tain Died Natural Death.
NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Peter Gomez
alias John Williams, who was steward of
the schooner Julia Baker, whose Captain,
James Lewis, is supposed to have been
murdered by Walker, the mate, was a
passenger on board the steamship Glen
fuegos. which arrived here this morning.
Immediately upon reaching her pier the
Purser gave to a policeman sealed in
structiOns from the Chief of Police and
the United States Consul at Nassau, Civ
ing information about Gomez, and ask
ing that he be arrested.
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.
The policeman took Gomez to the head
quarters of the police. The letters from
the ChiefOf Police and Consul stated that
the cargo of the Julia Baker mad been
stolen; that it was suspected that the
Captain had been murdered, and that
Mate Walker and Gomez were thought to
have taken part in both crimes. Gomez
was taken before United States Commits
sioner Shields, who held him for exami-
nation. Gomez stated to a reporter that
he shipped as steward on the Julia Baker
in June last. They sailed from this port
on Thursday. He did not know the date.
LEWIS DEATH.
Capt. Lewis was i'll. He was no better
the next day and they lay off Red Bank
until Monday, and then at the order of
the mate went on their course for
Martinique. The Captain grew worse and
on the next Friday died. His body was
thrown overheard. They sailed to Long
Key in the Bahamas, where the mate sold
the deck load of lumber and said that he
was going to Trinidad for a cargo.
Gomez says he thought this suspicious
and at the next port they touched, Orange
Key, he left the vessel. He says that he
does not think that anyone was RESPONSE
bic for the Captains death, but thinks
the cargo. He says that he obtained
some of the money. Gormez was held in
S25.0 900 bail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
Texas Miscegenation Excitement

GALVESTON, TEX, Aug. 22,-The re-
ported arrest of Gov. Ireland at Houston
is false. Gov. Ireland, accompanied by
Hon. Barnett Gibbs, candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor, Congressman Well
born and Miller, together with about 100
delegates to the late convention, arrived
at Galveston last evening. Marshal Tracy
informed representative of the Associ-
ated Press that he had no intention of
arrestIng Gov. Ireland during his attend
ance upon the State Convention at Hous-
ton. The Marshal has no fears that the
Governor VIII seek to avoid service of the
warrant, and hence he has selected
another time and place for the arrest of
the Governor under the Francois affidavit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
state Politics.

George W. Adams is a Senatorial candidate
in the Fifteenth district.
Hon. David NJ. Roberts viii be pressed for
Judge Of the OcOnee judicial circuit.
The Republicans VIII probably put no State
ticket in nomination. Presidential electors
viii be voted for, however.
Can't. Henry Persons has determined to
make the race for Congress as an Independ-
ent Democrat, and viii open the campaign
i'm a speech at CarrOllton on the first Monday
in, SaDtpmlPr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
REsUBNnssION ON TOP.
Kansas Democrats and Anti-PrOhibi-
tionists Pool Their Interests.


Topeka, KAN, Aug. 22.-At yester-
day afternoons session of the Democratic
State Convention the conference commit
tee reported recommending that the Re-
submissionists be given a place on the
Democratic State ticket. The report was
adopted and the convention proceeded to
nominate State officers. Gov. Click was
renominated by acclamation. The Gov
ernOr acknowledged the honor in a long
speech, reviewing his administration and
declaring in favor of resubmission of
the prOhibtOry amendment.
q. h. Halliday, a submissionist Repub-
lican, was then named for Lieutenant
Governor, whereupon motion was made
to appoint a committee of three to invite
and escort the Resu omission Convention
to the Democratic Convention to see the
latter nominate their ticket. The motion
was carried, and few minutes later the
members OF the Resubmission Convention
appeared in the hall and were greeted
with cheers. Their Chairman, J. q.
Gohler, was invited to the platform and
made brief speech, declaring for Click
and resubmissiOn. Other speeches were
made, and then the nomination of candi-
dates was proceeded with. Mr.. Halliday's
nomination was made unanimous, and the
ticket was completed as follows:
For Secretary of State. Eugene Hagan;
for Attorney General, G. P. Smith; for
Auditor, Hugh V. Garigan; for Treas
urer, W. o. Huffman; for Superintendent
OF Public Instruction, S. NJ. j. Keyes; for
Chief Justice, E. W. P. Campbell; for
Associate Justice, T. A. Hurd. A State
Central Committee was then elected and
the convention adjourned. An immense
ratification meeting was held last night.
REsUBMIssIoNIsTs CHEERING.
At yesterday afternoons Resubmission
Convention the report of the conference
committee came up again, and while be-
ing discussed the committee from the
Democratic Convention appeared and an
nounced that they had nominated G. X.
Holiday for Lieutenant Governor, and
invited them to come over and witness
the nomination of the remainder of the
ticket. This announcement was received
with great applause, and after the ap-
pOintment of a ResubmissiOn State Cen
tral Committee the convention adjourned,
with three cheers for Click and Holiday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
PROMOTION FOR sCHLEY.
Commodore English Resigns from the
Bureau of Equipment.

Commodore English Resigns from the
Bureau of Equipment.
W WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Commodore
English has rendered his resignation
as Chief of the Bureau of Equipment
and Recruiting, to take effect Sept. 5,
which the Secretary OF the Navy has ac-
cepted. He will then' have been promo
ted to the grade of Rear Admiral, and
leave New York Sept. 10 for Southampton
and assume command of the European
squadron about Sept. IS, in place of Rear
Admiral Baldwin, who will be placed on
the retired list Sept. 3.
Commander w. S. Schley, commander
Of the Greedy relief expedition, will sue
ceed Commodore English as Chief of the
Bureau of Equipment and Recruiting.
Secretary Chandler in accepting CommO-
dore English's resignation speaks in COM
plimentary terms of his management of
the affairs in his office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
THE STATE FAIR.
Everything Tending to Insure It's Sue
cess-Georgia at New Orleans.

Everything Tending to Insure It's Sue
cess-GeOrgia at New Orleans.
MACON, GA, Aug. 22.-President Liv-
ingstOn and the Executive Committee Of
the Georgia Agricultural Society met at
Macon to-day to arrange the details of
the approaching State Fair, renting
ground privileges and fixing the order of
the programme. Tuesday of fair week
was set aside for the visit of Thomas A.
Hendricks and the meeting of the young
farmers clubs throughout the South.
Wednesday night there will be a pyro-
technic display. Arrangements are being
made for a display of Jerseys from all
over Georgia and the South. The pros
pect for the fair is very encouraging.
United States Commissioner Bacon, Of
Savannah, met the Executive Committee
to-day regarding the Georgia exhibit at
the New Orleans Exposition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
DON'T sniII the MINK.

''There is no use crying over spilled
milk" says the old saw. If you are not
only bald, but have no life in the roots of
your hair, there is no use crying over that,
either. Take both time and yourself by
the forelock, while there is a forelOck left.
Apply Parker's Hair Balsam to your hair
before matters get worse. IL will arrest
the falling off of your hair and restore its
original color, gloss and softness. 1t is a
perfect dressing withal-clean, richly per-
iumed, cools and heals the scalp.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
DANGER IN THE FLASHES.
Lightning Plays Havoc in the Towns
Around Troy, n. Y.

Lightning Plays Havoc in the Towns
Around Troy, n. Y.
TROY, n. Y, Aug. PA severe hail
and rain storm took place in this section
yesterday afternoon. Several houses were
struck by lightning and slightly damaged
in Lansingburg. Two valuable barns
were burned at Brunswick. At Green
bush lightning struck the house of Clark
Lapae. Miss Idella Lee, one of the in
mates was struck. She is badly hurt, but
not fatally burned.
Thomas Gray, while walking on the
railroad track near JOhnsOnville. was
knocked down and rendered unconscious
by a bolt Of lightning, but recovered.
In various places trees were torn up by
the roots, fences destroyed and buildings
injured.
The Hudson River Knitting Mill at
saltwater was partially unrOOfeaA
The house of John MattisOn H Cam
bridge, Washington county, wHN truck
by lightning and Sarah Allen was killed
and a daughter Of MattisOn fatally in
jured. The house took fire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
CHOLERA APPROACHES IRELAND.
IN THE WEST INDIES.
The Damages for the Riot at Port -au-
Prince Fixed by the Chamhera

The Damages for the Riot at Port -au-
Prince Fixed by the Chambers.
PoRT-AU-PRINCE, Aug. 9.-Claims for
damages on account of losses incurred
Sept. % and %, of last year, during the
riots, when three rebel bands entered the
place and pillaged stores, set fire to
houses and murdered those that resisted
them, have finally been agreed upon and
are in readiness for the action
of the Chambers. Spanish claims
amounting to $1O,378 have been
reduced to 81, $50, and English claims of
$226, 400 have been reduced to $87, ,403. The
figures of the claims Of other nations are
unknown. Several of the claimants, es-
pecially some of the British losers, are
not satisfied with the sums allotted them
and have applied to Europe for redress.
Trade OF all kinds is stagnant. The
heat is so great that the government has
granted vacation of one month to all
schools from Aug. 1.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23

RICHMOND, Aug. 22.-A caucus of the
Democratic members of the General AS
sembly this evening decided to take a
recess from Saturday, Aug. 80, until
Oct. p, there beng public a5 well as pri-
vate measures needing legislative action
before the next regular session, which
does not begin until Dec. IS. 1t was
deemed best not to adjourn the extra
session sine die, but to reconvene in the
fall, for which the members will get no
extra paw,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-It is stated that
Col. Morton, the missing Assistant Post
master of Brooklyn, sailed for Antwerp
on the steamer Belgium on July 10. He
was recognized on board by fellow pas
senger from Brooklyn, at first denying his
identity, but subsequently acknowledging
it. He left the vessel promptly at Ant
WerD and disannparpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
THE GALATIANS, WATERLOO.
Tbs Macon Volunteers Take Them Into
Camp to the Tune of 23 to 10.

Tbs Macon Volunteers Take Them Into
Camp to the Tune of 23 to 10.
MACON, GA, Aug. 22.-The Chatham
AHallery base ball nine arrived here this
mdning and has been the guests of the
Macon Volunteers the entire day. A
large audience, many of whom were
ladies, witnessed the game at the park
this afternoon. Much enthusiasm was
manifested. j. +. Cam, OF Savannah.
was selected as umpire. The Chathams
won the toss and sent their opponents to
the bat. The Volunteers batted the pitch
ing of 7. Cam numerically, his
straight balls being knocked all over the
field. The Chathams became demoral-
lzed, and the Volunteers scored eleven
runs in the first inning. The Chathams
only made one. In the sixth inning Cohen
retired from the Chatham nine, and j. +.
Cam ceased umpiring and went into the
pitchers box. G. W. Cam played
short stop. Bailey went to third
base. A. b. Palmer to left field, and Will
was scoring, commenced umpiring in
place of j. f. Cam. The Vol
unteers found Cann's spiral curves hard
to hit. He kept down the score. Had he
pitched in the first inning the result
would have been closer. He did the best
playing OF the 0hathams. Bond, on the
Macon nine, who had been transferred
from centre field to first base, had a
finger nail torn off by hot liner thrown
by the catcher, and had to retire from the
game. Isaacs was substituted in his
place. SuberS, of the Macon nine. was
struck on the nose by ball thrown
from the catcher and knocked down and
had to change his position. The Chat
hams played finely towards the close of
the game. Their defeat by a score of %
to 10 was great surprise to everybody,
Macon is wild with delight. The deport-
ment OF the Chathams has won them the
good will of all.
THE SCORE BY INNINGS.
The score by innings is as follows:
Chathams ......... 3 l 80
Volunteers ........I1 3 2 / o l-23
The Chathams were tonight entertained
at the armory of the Macon Volunteers.
THE BROWNS BEAT THE CLINCHEs.
AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 22.-In to-day's
ball game the Browns won by a score of
to 6. The base hits on Kilroy were
and Troy IL. The errors were: Browns
10, Clinches IA.
GAMES ELSEWHERE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Games of base
ball were played to-day as follows:
Al WashiDgton-National IA. Wilmington 0.
At BaltimOre-Baltimore 5, Allegheny 6.
AT elphia-Cleyeland ,, Philadel-
phIa 3.
At Lancaster, Pa.-Ironslde 8, Virginia 2.
AT Clnclnnati-Cincinnatia and indianapolis
played three innings without score, when rain
postponed the game.
At ChicagO-Cincinnati (Unions) games
stopped at end of fifth nning-rain Score
Chicago 3, Cincinnati 2.
At Boston-BostOn (Unlons) 5, Baltimore
(UniOns) 4.
At Kansas City-St. Louis (Unions) 3. Kan
sas City 6. The Kansas City club Withdrew
during the ninth inning and forfeited the
game on account Of the decisions of the UNI
pire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
Cars Wrecked and Burned.

LANCASTER, PA, Aug. 22.-Two freight
trains collIded this afternoon in the west
yard of the Pennsylvania Railway at Co
lumbia, Pa. A number of cars filled with
sheep and hogs were smashed. The wreck
then caught fire and was totally con-
sumea. Upwards Of 800 animals were
killed, only fifty escaping unhurt. No
human lives were sacrificed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
MARTINIQUE's pRospEcrs.

MARTINIQUE, Aug. 16.-Business con-
tinues to be excessively dull and money
is scarce, The home legislative body is
discussing the question of the passage of
a law for the protection of home colonial
sugar. If the law is voted there is hope
for the future, if not the island will have
to be abandoned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-23
Gen. L. Pope Waiker Dead.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Aug. 22.-Gen.
Leonidas Pope Walker, one Of the most
prominent lawyers in Alabama, died at
Huntsville at O'Clock this morning of
abscess of the bowels. The deceased was
the Confederate Secretary of War. He
has had very extensive and lucrative
law practice, and was in good health until
within few days of his death.