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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
TIE NATIONAL BANKS.
Comptroller Cannon Finds Encouraging
symptoms in Their Present Condition.

Comptroller Cannon Finds Encouraging
symptoms in Their Present Condition.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Comptrollero of
the Currency Cannon says that the indi-
cations now are that nearly all the
national banks in New York which eX-
pire after this year will renew their
charters. He has not made out the list
yet, but he says that the lists which have
been published are erroneous, but one
of all the banks named being
right. He says that his report
will show a considerable reduction of
national bank circulation, but not so
great as was the reduction of last year.
For year of great failures he says the
national banks have generally sustained
their credit admirably, and while he could
not say exactly that they were in
healthy condition the symptoms were
good, and gave encouragement for greater
stability. The period to be COW
cred in the annual report to
Congress extends beyond Nov. 1,
and the records are liable to be changed
greatly during that time, but the indica.
tiOns are that while there are more ma
tIOnal than State or private banks in the
country the proportion of their failures
will probably not reach one-thirteenth
part. The number of banks whose char
ters will expire at the end of this year is
greater than in any previous year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
LIENS ON INSURANCE.
a Case in Court at Boston which In
VOIved Important Law Points.

a Case in Court at Boston which In
VOIved Important Law Points.
BOSTON, Oct. 25.-An interesting de-
clsion was rendered to-day in the case of
the Mutual Insurance Company of New
York against George Allen ct al. which
was bill to determine whether the sam
of So, ,263, the proceeds of policy upon
the iife of Israel Fellows, deceased,
should be paid. Fellows and Allen were
residents of Massachusetts and Fellows
made an assignment of his policy to Allen
to secure a loan. The insurance company
claimed that the assignment was not valid.
as it was against the law of New York,
which provides that an insurance policy
shall be free from the claims of any credi-
tors. The case was first heard by Justice
Charles Allen, who ruled that the transfer
was to be governed by the laws of Massa-
chusetts, and reported the case for
the consideration of the full court.
The rescript is as follows: A decree is TO
be entered in favor of the defendant,
George Allen. The validity of the assign
ment is to be determined by the law of
Massachusetts. 1t is not necessary to
the validity of the assignment that the
assignee should have an insurable inter-
est on the life insured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
Congressional Conventions.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Dr. John Low,
of Nyack, has received the nomina-
tion of the Peoples party for Congress in
the Fifteenth New York district, and Ben
jamin f. Warner, of Port JervIs, that for
the Assembly in the Second district of
Orange county.
The Democratic Committee Of the Four
teenth Pennsylvania Congressional dis
trict, after holding three meetings with
out coming to terms, to-day unanimously
nominated William Foster, of Sanbury.
The nominee is prominent merchant and
son-in-law of Judge Jordan, OF the Su-
preme Court.
The King and BOatner committees,
called together for the purpose OF adjust
ing the Democratic party differences in
the Fifth Louisiana Congressional dis
trict, adjourned without having accom-
plished the desired result. Boatner and
King will, therefore continue in the field
as Democratic candidates for Congress.
This gives Morey, the Republican, a good
prospect of election to Congress from the
Fifth district.
The First New York Congressional dis
trict of Republicans to- day nominated
Col. j, II. Platt, of Queens.
The Republicans of the Eleventh New
York Congressional district to-day nomi-
mated Gen. James r. O'Beirne.
The Republicans of the Seventh New
York Congressional district to-day nomi-
mated Lispenard j. Stewart.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
LIFE ON A PACIFIC ISLAND.
Commander Stirling Reports What He
Learned On a Visit to Nukahiva.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-COmmander
Yates Stirling, commanding the United
States steamer Iroquois, in dispatch
dated at Tahiti Sept. 10 reports the arrival
OF his vessel at that place, having stopped
two days on the way at Nukahiva. At
that place the usual visits were eX-
changed with the French authorities. The
resident cOmpels the natives to work.
They are required to plant so many cot
ton trees year or de a certain amount of
work on the roads. All the business of
the port is done by two houses, one Ger
man and the other American. The value
of the exports this year. it is stated,
will amount to about 81, 900. Com
mander Sterling says that the French
colonization schemes do not seem to be
progressing very successfully, At Tahiti
shells and cOprahs are the chief exports.
Very little cotton is grown on the island,
and only sugar enough for home con-
sumption. Cinnamon grow most of the
cotton. The vanilla vine is being intro
duced in Tahiti, but has not been success
fully gEown. 1t requires great care and
cultivation, as eac flower has to be
handled or the pollen is scattered. In
Mexico humming birds perform this
operation. There is an establishment for
desiccating cocoanut meat. 1t is all
shipped to San Francisco. That city has
trade with Tahiti amounting to $4,000.
per month, principally in lumber,
provisions and oil. The English
Protestant missionaries have been at work
for long time and most of the natives
are of The Protestant persuasion. The
Catholics have lately erected several sub
stantial churches, with schools attached,
and are working zealOusly. The King
was out of town when the vessel arrived,
but on his return Commander Sterling
paid his respects to him, and he after
wards visited the ship. 1t was expected
that the lroquOis would sail Sept. IL for
the Fiji Islands and Australia, reaching
sydney by Nov l. The health of the
officers and crew was excellent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
A Gentleman and Lady Drowned While
on a Pleasure Excursion.

a hGnlACnHn Lazy DAOhhtu w nllt
on a Pleasure Excursion.
JACKSONVILLE, Oct. 25.-This city was
saddened to-day by the probable loss of
two estimable citizens. Yesterday Halb
Smith and Miss Alice George took a sail
boat to proceed a few miles down the riv-
er on a picnic expedition. The rest of
the party returned safely, but nothing has
been heard of the missing couple. The
general impression is that their boat was
upset and that both were drowned. Two
steamers chartered this morning and sent
10 make a search have returned with
out information. Both were well
known and highly esteemed.
A negro named Richard Williams died
suddenly to-day in one of the suburbs.
The jury Of inquest returned a verdict of
poisoning by Harry Minton, a jealous
rival.
Halfa million dollars has been expended
in the city since March in the erection Of
new buildings.
The registration in the State closed to-
day.
DOugherty made three speeches at diff
ferent points in Orange county yesterday.
He had large meeting in the morning at
Sanford, where Senator Call spoke to
night.
1t is cool in the mornings, but no frost
is reported as yet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
F-oDcb Retrencbments.

PARIS, Oct. 25.-The Budget Committee
of the Chamber of Deputies has agreed
upon the reductions proposed by the Cabi-
net. The total retrenchments in the bud
get for 1885 will thus amount to 100000
francs.
The Budget Committee has adopted the
proposal of NJ. Jules Roches to levy tax
Of 8 per cent. on religious congregations,
and also NJ. Tirard's plan for the issuing
of short dated bonds to the extent of 3d.
OOO, 600 francs to provide funds for parish
roads and schools,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
RDssian Nihil,st,s Arrest,

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 25.-Lapatin,
the Nibilist leader, was captured to-day
while walking on Newski street. He
fought desperately, but the police finally
ovefpowed him. He cried to the crowd
that had been attracted by the struggle
to tell his friends that he was prisoner.
He had been wanted by the police for
years on a charge of having been impli-
Gated in the murder of Gen. Messenzeff.
Twenty students, most of them sons of
superior Russian employees in Poland,
and a number of girls of good families
have been arrested in Warsaw. They are
charged with being Nihilists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
NEEDED DEMOCRATIC VOTES.

Nine Hundred Found Lying Around
Washington to be Sent to Their Legal
Homes.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-The Democrat
ic Central Committee Of this city have
made thorough canvass of the District
Of Democrats residing here who have the
right to vote in New York Indiana, Ohio
and Pennsylvania. They have discovered
about 900 Democratic '-Oters in these
States, and have made arrangements to
send them to their respective homes to vote
at the coming election. Over 400 OF the
number belong to Ohio. The Democratic
Congressional Committee are making a
poll Of the Congressional districts. They
claim that they will hold their present
majority in the House. They expect to
even-up in New York and Pennsylvania,
and 10 make gains in Iowa, Michigan,
Wisconsin and other Western States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
PoisoD "a Motber,s Hands.

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 25.-News Of a
horrible triple tragedy in Calhoun county,
West Virginia, reached here to-day.
Mrs. johnson, while temporarily insane,
mixed some arsenic with sugar and
gave it to her three step-chil-
dren. One refused to eat, but the
other two partook of the fatal compound
and died in few minutes. Mrs. johnson
then swallowed some of the poison her.
self and soon died. She was a sister-in-
law of ex-Postmaster Johnson, who re-
Gently defrauded the government of $l0,-
600 and then elOped with woman. He
was afterwards arrested at COyington,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
Yport's Cholera Outbreak

PARIS, Oct. 25.-There have been two
more deaths from cholera at Yp0rt. Ply
sicians discredit the allegations that the
disease was brought to Yport by sailors.
They believe that it was generated spon-
taneOusly at Yport through the want,
privaticn, drunkenness and dirt prevalent
there. The natives are apathetiC and are
extremely reluctant about making any
efforts to clean and put the place in proper
sanitary condition.
Two fresh cases of cholera and one
death from the disease were reported at
Ynort tO.daV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
Prussia's Council OF state.

BERLIN, Oct. 25.-The Prussian Council
OIL State met to-day under the Presidency
of the Crown Prince Frederick William.
Prince Bismarck, Count Won Moltke, and
about 100 other members were present.
The Crown Prince read an address eX-
planning the reason for the re-establish-
ment of the Council, which he said would
cover the discussion OF bills prior to their
introduction in Parliament, and also de-
eide whether suggested legislation be in
harmony with existing legislation. The
Council will first consider the bill for the
insurance of wOrkmen AGAINST accidents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
NEW YoRK,s TRIBUTE.

NEW YORK. Oct. 25.-The Young Mems
Hebrew'AssOciatiOn celebrated the Mon
tefiore centenary this evening at Chicken
ing Hall. Jesse Seligman presided. The
exercises consisted of music and adj
dresses. r.. Rev. Fl. r. Mendes, Nj. S.
Isaac, b. L. PeiXotto and Adolphus S.
Solomons spoke. A piece of music, COM
posed for the occasion by Mrs. w. S. Han
cock, was received with great applause
by the large assembly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26

BosToN, Oct. 25.-The Peoples party
held three large rallies in this city last
night, at each of which Gen. Butler spoke.
His first appearance was in South Boston,
when he was greeted by an immense
crowd. Rumors Of intended violence to
the General were happily not realized,
and no trouble whatever was expert
enced. He declared that his campaign
had been one Of principle, and not of SLAM
der. and that he had never spoken of Gov.
Cleveland except in terms of the greatest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
The Eayptian Army.

ALEXANDRIA, Oct. 25.-It is stated now
that the Egyptian army will be reduced
to 5000 men, who will be provided with
eighteen English officers. The police
force, however, will be increased by 1900
men.
Abyssinian advices state that King
John has ordered Has Aloula, the
AbyssinIan General, to march on kase-
las, in Southern SOudan. Maj. Cherm-
side is irving to prevent this.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
sullivan to Hang Dec. 3.

SALEM, N. j., Oct. 25.-HOward Sulli-
van, convicted of the murder of Ella
Watson, was to-day sentenced to te hung
Dec. 8. Judge Reed addressed the prisoner
feelingly previous to passing sentence
upon him, but he remained impassive and
exhibited no more feeling after being
sentenced than he has at any time during
his trial. This will be the first hanging
in this county for over 80 years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
CIeveIand,s TrIp TO New Jersey.

ALBANY, y. Y, Oct. 25.-GOv. Cleye-
land, accompanied by Mayor Banks and a
number Of prominent citizens and the
Albany PhalanX, 100 strong, will leave
Albany Monday morning on the regular
West Shore train at 9:5j O'Clock, arriving
in New York without change of cars at
the PhalanX, headed by the Albany City
Band, will proceed to the executive man.
sion and escort the Governor to the depot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
BURIAL OF THE DUKE.
Cumberland's Claims to the Throne De-
void of Influential Backing.


BRUNSWICK, Oct. Pa delegate from
the Bundesrath presented the Brunswick
Dict to-day a letter from Emperor
William rejecting the claim of the Duke
of Cumberland to the Grand Ducal throne
and approving the measures of the Coun-
ell of Regency against the pretender. The
North German Gazette this morning pub
lisbed the text of the Duke of Cumber-
lands manifesto, and reprinted the docu-
meut in which the Duke of Cumberland
informed the Emperor William of the
death of the eX-King of Hanover, and de-
clared that he Cumberland would fully
maintain the rights and title which he
had inherited.
The Duke of Brunswick was buried in
the Cathedral to-day. The streets were
thronged with people and emblems Of
mourning were universal.
AUSTRIA DECLINES TO INTERFERE.
PEsTH. Oct. 25.-It is said that the
Court at Vienna has declined to intercede
with Emperor William in behalf of the
Duke of Cumberland's claim to the
Brunswick succession.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
AID FOR CARTHAGE.
The Brighton Reach Races.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-The Brighton
Beach races to day were as follows;
FIRST RACE-Thrse quarters Of mile. De
Soto won, with King b. second. Time 20.
SECOND RACE-Srlling race; one mile and o
furl0ng. Lorry won, with Nltot second. Time
2:02%.
THIRD RACE One mile. Royal Arch won
after a grand race 10y a length, with Dank
second. Time :463l.
FOURTH RACE-One mile and a furlOng.
TOpsey won, with Ligon second. Time 2:0413.
FIFTH RACE-SellinG race. Vibrate won,
with Bay Mil er second. Time "a.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
G,,,tv the verdict in the CIawson Case.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 25.-The jury in
the Clawson case this afternoon rendered
a verdict of guilty. A long argument
was made to defer sentence
and allow the defendant 10
20 at large on bail. The
Judge allowed the motion, and set Mon
day, Nov. 8, tor passingof sentence. The
church organ tonight says that an ap-
peal will be made TO test all the points, es-
pecially to open the venire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
A Judgnu-nU Against Telegraph Com
nanv

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 25.-Edwin Mid
dleton, of Philadelphia, a contractor. in
the United States Circuit Court to-day
obtained Judgment for $30,215 against
the Bankers and Merchants Telegraph
Company, Sait had been brought upon a
promissory note Of the American Rapid
Telegraph Company. of Connecticut,
drawn to the order of the Bankers and
Merchants for $4,000 dated in August
and payable Sept. of this year. The
Bankers and Merchants Company was
sued as indorseTs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
RosadaIia.

ROsADALIs is a great remedy for Scro-
fula. and all taints and diseases of the
Blood. 1t should be taken at all times
and seasons, especially in the spring and
fall, when the sudden changes induce dis
ease. Read the following: have suffer-
ed 81 years with Liver Complaint, Rheu-
matism, Sick Headache, and Disordered
stomach. / was at one time raVing dis
tracted, rubbing my hands and half crazy
with pain. My wife sent for a. doctor. ana
he attended me nine months. He said ne
could do me no good; bur one bottle OF
ROSADALIS did me more good than all the
medicine the doctor ever gave me.
j. A. WALKER,
Moore's Greek, N. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26

LONDON, Oct. 25.-Earl Granville, Sec
retary of State for Foreign Affairs, has
had an interview with Count Won Mum
ster, the German Ambassador, and NJ.
Waddington, the French Ambassador,
on the Congo question, at which it was
proposed that the International Confer
ence on that subject, to be held soon in
Berlin, should open with recognition of
free trade throughout the Congo basin.
1t was also suggested that the powers of
the International Commission should be
limited to the care of navigation and the
collection of tolls.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
ExpIosions at q Parade.

ROUNDOUT, n. Y, Oct. 25.-While
firing a salute during a Democratic pa
rade last night two cannon exploded.
VIM. McGrath had his leg badly shatter-
ed, VIM. Nash his collar bone broken,
John Arnold the fieshy part of his arm
taken off by one explosion, and Herbert
Bidner dangerously injured by the other
explosion. Bidner died this morning. The
cannon were made of cast-irOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
Dnchess Rites the Dpst.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-An accident befell
tie Duchess of Cumberland yesterday as
she was taking part in a hunt. Her horse
fell through the planking Of bridge upon
the stones below. The Duchess was
thrown to the ground underneath the
bridge. She was quickly rescued from
this position, when it was found that she
had suffered only slight injuries.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
The Red Cross sncietr

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Miss Clara
Barton, President of the American Red
Cross Association, has taken out per-
NIT for the erection here of the associa-
ti0n's first building. 1t is to be depot
on Vermont avenue.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
The situation i'm madagascar.

PARIS, Oct. 25.-A dispatch from Admi-
raj Mot. the French commander in
Madagascar, dated at Tamatave Oct. /,
saws: 0The native chiefs in the northern
part of the island are placing their tribes
under the disposal of the French. Inc
Admiral declares that an advance beyond
his present position is impossible unless
he shall be reinforced. The bands are
making attacks on the outposts of Tama-
fave and Bav Pasando."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26

CONsTANTINoPLE, Oct. %. = The
troubles in Albania have been renewed.
Skipetars has formed national commit
tee aiming at autonomy for that country.
He is collecting money and munitions of
war. The Porte is about to send Dervich
Pasha to Albania to assume the admins
tration OF military and civil affairs there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
A UNION DEPOT ABLAZE:
PITTSBURG WILD BUT THE DAM
AGE ONLY $4,000.


Terrible Suffering by the Homeless
People of Carthage-COntrIbutiO
Pouring in Fast But More Needed
Hill & Co.'s Flour Mills Burned at
Lancaster, n. H.
PITTsBURG, Oct. 25.-The Union Rail-
road depot caught fire this afternoon, but
through the prompt action of the well
trained employees OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company and the city depart
ment the flames were confined to the roof,
and were finally subdued after q loss of
5000 was sustained. The fire was caused
by a defective fue in the upper story,
where a large amount of old papers and
other combustible material were stored.
The dense smoke which envelOped the
building led to the belief that the entire
structure was burning. The report that
the Union depot was on fire crea-
ted much excitement and in a few mo-
ments the streets were blocked with peo-
pie.
FLOUR MILLS BURNED.
LANCASTER, n. H., Oct. 25.-The most
disastrous fire that has occurred in this
city for years broke out at 2 O'Clock this
morning in the Touring mills of Charles
ii. Hill & Co. The building was entirely
gutted. The roof and third story are gone
and the machinery destroyed. The loss
exceeds $4,000. Assistant engineer
Ruelb Manning, o. L, Kemball and +. S.
Bean were injured, the first named seri-
ously, by falling down the elevator shaft.
There was insurance of $4,000 on the
building and stock.
FORT VALLEY IN DANGER.
MACON, GA, Oct. 25.-FOrt alley was
visited by fire early this morning, and
only the most extraordinary eXerti0n ON
the part of the citizens saved the town
from a disastrous conhagration. Cooper's
Hall, several stores and the expires office
were destroyed. The loss is about $1,000,
The fire was caused by the carelessness
of negro woman.
AID FOR CARTHAGE.
CARTHAGE, N. Y, Oct. 25.-The relief
committee have received $4,000, mostly
sent from nearby places. Clothing and
provisions are arriving as fast ds the COM
mittee can distribute them. Snowy and
rainy weather makes the suffering intense.
Even persons who were not burned out,
but were thrown out Of employment by
the burning of manufactures, are obliged
to receive aid. The town presents an aw-
ful sight and the people appear half craZed.
The committee is working hard to relieve
the sufferers and provide temporary shell
ter. A large number of families have
been sent to neighboring towns for the
present. The manufacturers will rebuild
Immediately if they receive sufficient aid.
Schools will be opened in the Methodist
and Catholic churches, the only ones re-
naming. The town authorities are not
able now to rebuild the school houses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-Presldent Ar
thur has designated James II. Mari, Sr.,
to act as First Assistant Postmaster GEN.
eral for ten days, beginning with to-day.
Marr is Chief Clerk of the Office of the
First Assistant Postmaster General and
has been performing the duties of the
latter office since the appointment of Hat
ton as Postmaster General.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
Another munIeipal Tieket in Sew YorIk

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-The Independent
Democracy tonight nominated the follow
ing county ticket: For Mayor, Levi NJ.
Bates; tor Comptroller, S. Hastings Grant.
the incumbent; for Judges of the Court q
Common Pleas, j. Buck Richard, H..
Larremore and Hugh L. Cole; 1or Dlstrlct
ATTORNEY. Erastus S. Ransom, President
Arthur's former law partner; for Presl-
dent of the Board of Aldermen, VIM. j..
Boyhan; for Coroner. OK. Deutch'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-26
An Attempt to shoot King Leopold.

PARIS, Oct. 25.-The Cri du Peuple
states that on Tuesday at Laeken an at
tempt was made to shoot King Leopold.
One shot from a revolver was fired at him
by Radical student. The would-be
regicide was arrested. The news of the
incident was suppressed,