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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
KEY wEsTs DREAD VISITOR.
Ensign Capehart's AiIment Finally
prnnnnnced NeIInm Fever.

Ensign Capehart's Ailment Finally
Pronounced Yellow Fever.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-The Acting
Secretary of the Navy yesterday received
a teIS5ls---- s-~-- Commander Batcheller
of the United States steamship Galena,
now at Key West, reporting that Ensign
Capehart had been sent to the hospital
with what was believed to be yellow
fever, and that the vessel had been put in
quarantine. Acting Secretary English
telegraphed to Commander Batcheller in
reply that if the case should prove to be
yellow fever he was to proceed with the
Galena direct to the lower harbOr at
Portsmouth, NH. A later telegram from
Commander Batcheller said that there
was no longer any doubt Of the genuine
ness of the case, and he would sail as in
structed. A telegram was to-day received
from Paymaster j. NJ. Jarden, in charge
of the station at Key West, reporting the
departure of the Galena at S:15 O'Clock
this morning, and that he had no new
cases. He was instructed to send daily
telegraphic reports of the condition of
Ensign Capehart.
THE PATIENT RECOVERING.
The Acting Surgeon General of the Ma
rine Hospital service to-day received a
telegram from past Assistant Surgeon Gui-
teTas, at Key West, IN reference to the
case of Ensign Capehart, of the United
States navy, who is sick with yellow fe-
yer. DIR. Guiteras, who is considered
an expert on this disease, says that the
case is in the ninth stage of the disease
and the patient is recovering; that it is a
sporadic case and ought to cause no un-
easiness. No other cases are reported.
Arrangements have been made for the
transfer of hospital tents from New Or
leans to keT West if theY are needed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
TAXES ON BANKS.
Judge Matthews Renders His Decision
in the City of COvingtOn Gases.

Judge Matthews Renders His Decision
in the City of COvingtOn Cases.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 16.-Justice Stanley
Matthews, of the Supreme Court of the
United States, in the suit brought by the
city of CovingtOn against various national
banks Of that city to recover taxes alleged
to be due on their surplus real estate and
office fixtures, has rendered his decision.
The banks had obtained a temporary re-
straining order, and the case came up on a
motion to make the injunction perpetual.
The Justice holds that the furniture and
real estate is exempt from city taxation
because of the provision in the
Kentucky statutes making a specific
tax on each share of national bank stock,
which is to be in lieu of all other taxa
tiOn, but if this is not the case furniture
will still be exempt, because the act of
Congress, without whose authority it can
not be taxed by State authority, does not
permit it, but it does authorize the taxa
tion of real estate. AS to the surplus
fund and individual property, he held that
they were not subject to municipal
taxation because they were not
included in the permission
granted in the act of Congress,
without which any State or municipal
taxation of a national bank is void, and
were not subject to taxation in Kentucky
beyond the limit fixed by the State statute
of 30 cents per share of 500. A perpetual
Injunction was granted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
WARNED TO STAY AWAY.
CLAPP's COMMITTEE.
Every Government Clerk Considered ]
Duty Bound to Contribute.

Every Government Clerk Considered in
Duty Bound to Contribute.
WASHINGTON, Aug. IS. - Chairman
Clapp, of the Republican squeezing com
mittee, said to-day that the voluntary
contributions were coming in with en-
couraging frequency. He would not
state, however, how many or how much
had been received. The total amount of
the contributions is understood to be COM
paratively very small. "Oh, they will all
come down." said DR.. Adams, of the COM
mittee. GA man who holds position un-
der the government and is not willing to
contribute to its success ought to step
down and out" 81 say so, too" put in
Mr.. Loudermilk, Of the committee. GA
man who holds a government position"
added Mr.. Clapp, sis in honor bound to be
a Republican, and as such ought to con-
tribute to the success of the party"
''But Judge ThOman says" suggested
the reporter, ''that under the civil service
system as many Democrats as Republi-
cans are appointed"
E'Oh, yes; they are trying to break
down the adopted methods of administer
ing the government. We are not sending
circulars to government clerks merely"
said DR.. Adams. eve send to all good
Republicans"
"YOu haven't sent one to me-" sug-
gested some one present.
"No," said Mr.. Clapp, "but if you were
in the government service we would. We
are not applying to any but government
clerks, and they are in honor bound to con-
trihTto
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
SUICIDE REVIVES A SCANDAL.
Russell Fl. Tevis Failing to Kill HIS
Wife Ends His Own Life.

Russell III. Tevis Failing to XIII His
Wife Ends His Own Life.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16.-A very sensational
suicide occurred here last night, which is
likely to revive an old and sad affair and
cause a good deal OF comment in society
circles. Russell H. Tevis, who it will be
recollected shot and seriously wounded
Frank T. Iglehart. two years
ago last winter, for too inti-
mate relations with his wife, went
to his home at No. 1854 St. Louis avenue
about 10 O'Clock last night, and as far as
now can be learned had some angry
words with his wife, remarking that he
thought it would be better for all of them
to die, evidently meaning himself and his
wife and child. He took a large pistol
from bis washstand drawer and made
demonstration toward his wife, but she,
divining his purpose, fed hastily from the
room.
INTO HIS OWN BRAIN.
Tevis then placed the pistol to his own
head and sent bullet through his brain,
falling dead upon the floor. Not much
can be learned about the case, as Mrs.
TeVis is suffering from Mysteries, but it is
known that Tevis bought out his business
partner yesterday and had been drinking.
He was 80 years old and of very nervous
temperament Ills VIE Is q uduguI6E VI
Gen. Reese, of the United States army,
and was involved in an unfortunate affair
with young Iglehart two years ago, for
which her husband obtained a divorce,
but some months later they met in Chi
cagO, became reconciled, were remarked,
and have since been living together.
THE INQUEST.
At the COrOner's inquest on the body of
Mr.. Teyis to-day, Mrs. Tevis stated that
business troubles caused the suicide. She
said that Tevis came home last night
drunk and very respondent. He said that
it would be better for both of them to die,
and pointed pistol at her. She ran out
of the room and Immediately afterward
heard the shot which killed him. Mrs.
Tevis gave her testimony in a selfcon-
tanned, Unconditional manner. She stated
very positively that jealousy had nothing
to do with the crime. Other wit
nesses were examined who cor
robOrated her statement. Averdict of sui
eide was rendered. The funeral will take
place tomorrow. 1t is said by persons
likely to know, that differences between
Tevis and his family over his remarriage
with Mrs. Tevis, after they had been di-
Vorced, were part of the trouble which
caused the rash act.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
FRANCES pARLIAMENr ADJoURNs.
VIRGINIA's FINANCES.
A Res oIutiOn Looking to Reputation
Introduced In the Legislature.

A Res OIutiOn Looking to RepudiatiOn
Introduced In the Legislature.
RICHMOND, VA, Aug. 16.-In the Sem
ate to-day Mr.. Lybrook, of Patrick coun-
ty, introduced preamble and resolution
looking to the total reputation of the
State debt. The preamble sets forth that
every proper and reasonable effort has
been repeatedly made by the State to
effect a settlement with the holders of
it's bonds, which efforts have been
met with uncompromising resistance,
captious opposition and technical uuib-
bling; that the States legal responsibility,
patience and resources are now believed
to be exhausted IL the efforts to maintain
the credit Of N1rginia that no substantial
equivalent or valuable consideration can
be shown upon which to base these
bonds; that the holders are not bona fide
creditors of Virginia, but Emerely adven-
turous spectators who have already
realized from the bonds much more than
their original cost; that a syn
dicate has been formed bV
| these spectators for the purpose of per-
petuating legal prosecution of the peo-
pie of Virginia, and preventing a settle
ment OF this unproven debt so they may
not have their claims tested, but may con-
tinue to draw interest thereon; that GER
tain debts are positively prohibited by ar
ticle IA section 4Iof the Federal constitu-
tion; ''that we express our unalterable
opposition to the payment of any part of
this alleged debt or the interest thereon,
and that the Auditor of Public Accounts
is instructed forthwith to refuse the pay
ment of interest on any bonds alleged to
be held against Virginia." The resOlu-
| tion went over till Monday.
g !. ~.
Privileges and Elections reported sub
stitute for the Senate bill providing for
| electoral districts and for choosing Presi-
Dental electors. The bill is so framed as
to adjust itself to present and future
Congressional apportionment bills, MAX
| ing the electoral districts correspond with
the Congressional districts, and provides
for that number of electors to which the
/ State is at the time entitled under the
! laws of Congress and the constitution of
the United States. The substitute was
adopted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
TAMATAVE's RECAPTURE.
Opposition Journals in France Credit
ing the Reported Disaster.

Opposition Journals in France Credit
ing the Reported Disaster
LONDON, Aug. 16.-A dispatch from
Tamatave, dated Aug. 2, says: THE
French advance will probably take place
in a few days. The mules for the transport
service have arrived. The blockade of
the coast, which has hitherto been very
sloven, will shortly be made strict.''
PARIS, Aug. 16.-Ld MGtiR says that it
prefers to believe the accuracy of the
news which it published yesterday to the
effect that the Hovas had recaptured
Tamatave, rather than the inaccurate
statement of Minister Ferry, 'Emade to
deceive the public" Many of the OppO-
sitiOn journals profess to believe La
Mdttn'S news.
AdYices from Tamatave of Aug. 2 say
that Admiral Mot is prevented from adj
vancing by the difficulty of securing
means of transportation.
La Mdtin, La GduLOiS and La Figaro
doubt the accuracy of Prime Minister
Ferry's statement that the French posi-
tion is safe at Tamatave.
THE REGENCY QUESTION SETTLED.
HOvAs, Aug. 16.-The difficulty with
France in regard to the regency has been
settled owing to the firmness of the
French residents. The French have
recognized the Regent. The French have
also obtained a concession of portion of
the land in the precincts of the citadel.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
THE BAY STATES LABoRERs.
Efforts to sOlidify Their Vote for Butler
Still Being Made.

Boston, Aug. 16.-A call to the work
ingmen of Massachusetts is to be issued
tomorrow for a conference to be held in
Boston Aug. 27, with the purpose of Or
ganiziRg the State by Senatorial districts
and to select committee to confer with
the Greenback and other organizations
which are in favor of the election of Gen.
Butler to the Presidency. Each
Congressional district Will be al
lowed ten delegates and labor societies
one delegate for each 100 members.
The cali viii say: ''Fhis is the la
borers' hour. To vote for the Repub-
lican candidate is to vote that the rich
through a high tariff shall take care of the
unprotected poor. To vote for the Demo-
cratic candidate is vote of self abase-
ment, a tribute TO snobbery, and vote of
thanks for the sneer. Out Of the political
chaos that follows this poverty of states
manship shall dawn the day of Isbor's re-
demptiOn,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
FIorida's aLetropoIis.

JACKSONVILLE, Aug. I6.-WallS, the
cOlOred Independent candidate for Con-
gress, has accepted Bisbee's challenge to
a JOINT discussion.
This city and county expended $4,000
in stamping out smallpox last year.
The schGGl population census of DuVal
shows one thousand Increase over tie
census four years ago.
The bridges, culverts, trestling ane
grading of the Jacksonville and Atlantic
Railroad have been completed, most of
the crOss-ties have been delivered and the
iron is expected shortly.
The Republican boilers of this county
will arrange a ticket.
Building is very brisk here n0Ws and
large quantities of material are arriving
for numerous brick structures in course
of erection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
CHINA DECLARES WAR.
The Decks of the French and Chinese
Vessels Cleared for Action.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-A dispatch from
Foo Chow says: France has rejected the
mediation of any power. China refuses
to pay the indemnity demanded by FraGce
and has declared war. Admiral Courbet
has demanded 1000 men from Tonquin.
Gen. Millet sent 900 men, together with
two batteries of artillery, on Monday with
sealed orders. Chinese troops to the num-
Der of 5000 have landed at HOiham.
Heavy masses of troops are stationed on
the Kwangsi frontier. The French and
Chinese war ships have steam up and
their decks cleared for action. The Chi
nese authorities have dispatched war
orders to the VicerOys of the provinces.
The officials pretend that they are pre-
pared for war, but as matter of fact the
condition of the troops, forts, ETC., is no
better than it was last April"
A dispatch from Paris denies the re-
port that China has declared war against
France. 1t is expected, on the other hand,
that negotiations will be resumed.
The news that China has declared war
is discredited in English official circles.
Through Marquis Tseng, the Chinese
Ambassador to England, and the British
Embassy at Pekin, Earl Granville, Secre-
tary of State for Foreign Affairs, is urg-
ing China TO concede the indemnity de-
manded by France, provided the French
fleet shall Immediately leave Ke Lung.
1t is considered doubtful. however,
whether Prime Minister Ferry would
surrender on the payment of an in
demnity, as it is believed the real
object had in view by France in making
the claim was to secure permanent pos
session of the coal mines of He Lung. 1t
is reported that in case France should re-
ft1c fO nd L bn
ment of an indemnity, England has
promised to interfere in support of China.
1t is confidently asserted that no offer of
mediation has been made to France by
England, Germany or the United States.
NOT KNOWN OF IN PARIS.
PARIS, Aug. 16.-Neither the French
Government nor the Chinese Legation is
aware that war has been declared by
China, as was asserted in the Foo Chow
dispatch to London this morning. The
Chinese Legation has not hauled down its
flag.
1t is semi-officially announced that
France has not rejected mediation in the
Franco-Chinese difficulty. On the other
hand it is said no one has offered to
mediate.
FRANCES PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS.
PARIS, Aug. 16.-The Budget Commit
tee of the Senate to-day recommended vot-
ing the sums required for Tonquin, but
advised that debate on the subject be post
pOned until after the recess, when the
supplementary credit will be discussed.
The Due de BrOgGe said that it would be
impossible to vote confidence in the Minis
try. Prime Minister Ferry accepted a
postpOnement of the debate. The gov
ernment, he said, would regard the voting
of credit as equivalent to vote of con-
tidence. The Ministerial bill was then
adopted by vote of 1913 to 1. M. Fenillee
thereupon introduced the revision of the
constitution bill adopted by the Versailles
Congress. This was passed, and the ses-
sion was brought to close.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
MIsCEGENATIoN IN TEXAS.
The Francois Case and Its Sequence Gre
ating a Sensation.

The Francois Case and Its Sequence Gre
ating a Sensation.
GALVESTON, TEX, Aug. 16.-The con-
fiict between the Federal and State au-
thorities over the celebrated Francois
miscegenation case is the absorbing ques-
tion throughout the State. At Austin,
San Antonio, Houston, and other points
the news of the issue of Federal warrants
for the arrest of Gov. Ireland and Su
perintendent Thomas j. Cores
and James Smithers, Of
the State penitentiary, has created a SEN
sation. The warrants are in the hands OF
Marshal Tracy, who will serve them early
in the coming week. In a letter to the
Galveston NelOS, which will appear to-
morrow, Attorney General Templeton as
sumes the responsibility for the par
don issued by the Governor to Fran
co.'s. A peculiar feature of the
pardon is that it simply released
Francsis from Imprisonment, specially
mentioning that it did not restore him to
citizenship or to any privilege lost
through his conviction. Attorney Gen
eral TempIeton says that Francois was con-
vioted under a statute which would be
declared uncOnstitutiOn by the United
States District Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
Mission Funds Fan short.

BOSTON, Aug. 16.-The American Board
of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
makes the following statement: At the
close of eleven months we are obliged to
report the regular receipts for the present
year $4,000 less than they were during
the corresponding eleven months of
the preceding year. We need there
fore during the month of August
to receive not less than 100000 in order
not to fall below the receipts of the pre-
ceding year. The Treasurel's books will
be kept open for all donations intended
for the present financial year till Mon
day Sept. s.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
BEACH 0UTR0WS HANLAN..
AUSTRALIA WINS THE CHAM
PIONSHIP BY Z LENGTHS.

Ross Boat In the Lead at Richfield
Springs-Jay-Eye-S and Pallas to
Have Crack at the Queens Record
Saturdays Work in the Diamond
LONDON, Aug. 16.-A dispatch from
Sydney, New South Wales, reports that
the sculling match between Hanlan and
Beach, for the championship of the world
and $500 side, took place to-day on
the Paramatta river. Beach won ithe
match by seven lengths.
ROSS WINS AT RICHFIELD.
RICHFILD SPRINGS, N, Y, Aug. 16.-
The regatta here to-day was attended by
1000 persons. The Judges were Col.
Lawrence Kip, Peter Moller, Jr., Julian
Myres, NJ. H. Levin and S. NJ. Hamilton.
The referee was Admiral Almy, Of the
United States navy. The contestants in
the first heat We're Wallace Ross. Fred
Plaisted, Geo. Gaisel and j. FL. Riley.
The heat was won by Riley in 10 minutes.
The course was claimed to be 40 seconds
short.
The second heat was won by Lee in
1858, beating Gaisel by half length.
The final heat was won by Ross in 1925,
beating Lee by half length.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
Pn1itics and Podaroenes.

THOMAsvILLE, GA, Aug. 16.-The
convention for the Seventh Senatorial dis
trict met to-day at Mcdonald, Thomas
county, and nominated the Hon. Robert
G.. Mitchell. Mr.. MitchelFs nomination
was unanimous and without opposition.
The NEWS Atlanta correspondent, usu-
ally very accurate in his statements, was
mistaken in announcing that the Univer-
atty trustees had ratified the election OF
Dir. ;. G.. McLendOn as President OF the
South Georgia College. Prof. l.. ). Nc
Swain, a thorough scholar and an eXpe-
rienced educator, was elected, and this
election Was ratified in Atlanta on Thurs
day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
IN THE DIAMOND.
The Browns DisastrOusly Overwhelmed
by the Stars.

AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 16.-The Sta
Brown base ball game here to-day
suited in a disastrous defeat for the home
team. The score being 20 to 4 in favor of
the Stars.
A BIG GAME BOOKED FOR COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, GA, Aug. 16.-A game be-
tween the Stars and the Nationals, of
Washington, D. c., in this city at an
early day is among the probabilities. A
Georgetown (Ky.) club also wants to
come, and will probably be accommo-
dated.
GAMES OF THE LEAGUE ELSEWHERE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Games of base
ball were played to-day as follows:
At Observation-Disclosures 6, Athletic T.
AT Cincinnati-Cincinnati IA, St. Louis s.
At Trenton, n. J-Trenton 8, Allentown z.
At Brooklyn-Virginia l, Brooklyn 3.
AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 6, Allegheny 0.
At Boston-BOstOn (UniOns) 6, Baltimore
(Unions) 4; Boston 4, Cleveland 0.
At To1edo-Toledo 5, Columbus 5; 10 in
nings.
At New York-New York Z, Chicago l3.
At st. Louis-St. LOUIS (Unons) $, hlcago
1Tn1OOs1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
ER-For Other kilograms See Fifth
Page
"a I,osadaIis Remedv-

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only 100. 1 cheerfully recommend it to
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
No show FIR lsutIer.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Representa-
tive Wilson, of West Virginia, was at the
Democratic headquarters this afternoon.
He laughs at Dana's theory that if the
Presidential election was thrown into
the House West Virginia would throw it's
vote for Butler. HWe are three to one.''
he says, ''and we would be just about ae
likely to vote for Butler as for Blaine.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
Anti-Monopolv,s vice President

the Executive Conmittee of the National
AntiMonOpoly party began a session in
this city this moFRing shortly after 1
O'Clock, and they formally placed Alan
SON w. West, of Mississippi, in nomina-
tion for the Vice Presidency on the ticket
with Gen. Butler by a unanimous vote,
and then went into a secret session to
outline the plans for the campaign,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
THE DAY AT MACON.
Bibb Chooses the Primary Plan-A
Young Girl Outraged.

Bibb Chooses the Primary Plsn-A
YGUng Girl Outraged.
MACON, Aug. 16.-Alphonso Price,
we'll known young man Of this city, while
in an intoxicated condition this after
noon, Seriously cut in the back and ann a
negro fiagman on the Central Railroad,
named George Fleetwood. Price is a
desperate character, though of good
femily. Price is in Jail.
The county Democratic Executive Com
mittee met here to-day and decided to
nominate candidates for the Legislature
by the primary system on SepS. s.
State Senator George Gustia has an
nOUnced himself as candidate for Rep
resentatiYe.
Two men were in town tonight looking
for tiend named Charles Pope. who had
committed a most brutal rape on young
girl living five miles from here named
Ella DOwder. So tar he has avoided cap
ture. He will be lynched If he is caught.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
Eevnfian Affairs.

ALEXANDRIA, Aug. ia dem0nstra-
ton was held here to-day by 5000 ihdem-
nifty claimants, principally Arabs and the
lower class of Europeans. The Governor,
in behalf Of the KhedIge, promised a
speedy adjustment of the matter. The
proceedings throughout were orderly.
The Mudir of DOngola has already col
lected numerous boats, 500 eamels and
/ 200 men to assist the Gordon relief eX-
pedition over the cataracts.