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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
CROP REPORTS.
Flowing for Spring Wheat and Cotton
Planting Both a Little Backward.

bOIn a l<IGIIe backward.
WASHINGTON, May 10.-The returns
of the Department of Agriculture for May
make the wheat prospect nearly as favor
able as in April. Then the general aver
age was within per cent. of the standard
Of full condition. The May average is "a.
1t was S31G in 1888. Barring changes of
the future, a winter wheat product of
about $50, ,OOO 600 bushels is indicated. The
temperature Of April has been lower than
usual and the low lying lands have been
saturated with moisture, retarding
growth. Well-drained wheat soils are
nearly everywhere bearing vigorously
and show a healthy growth. A few re-
ports OF injury by the fly have been re-
celyed, but the aggregate loss from insect
raYages will be trivial. The winter wheat
OF New England is scarcely an
appreciable quantity. Its condition
Is quite uniformly high. Middle
and the Southern States make aver
ages ranging from 80 to 100. The
ONO basin makes a less favorable show
ing, with little difference in the States of
the north side of the river. The States OF
large production make the following aver
ages, 100 representing not an average
condition, but a full stand of healthy
plants of medium growth: New York 81,
pennsylvania 81, KENTUCKY SO, Ohio S5,
Michigan 50, Indiana S5, Illinois 81, Mis-
souri, "a, Kansas 103, California 90.
The seeding of spring wheat is nearly
finished in Minnesota. 1t has been de-
layed by heavy rains and low temperature
III Dakota and is not yet completed. The
returns of the area will be made on June
l. Spring plOwing is little delayed by
low temperature and excessive moisture
in undrained soils and tenacious soils.
For the entire country it is two-thirds
completed. In an average year Y to Is
per cent. should be done ON May l.
COTTON PLANTING BACKWARD.
The progress of cOtton-planting has been
delayed everywhere by low temperature
in April. In some of the Virginia cOun-
ties none was planted on the 1st of May,
and very little in several of the counties
of North Carolina. The proportion plant
ed May l of the proposed area is reported
as follows; North Carolina, 45 per cent;
South Carolina, 60; Georgia, IS; Florida,
90; Alabama, 70; Mississippi, 76; Louisi-
ana, II; Texas, so; Arkansas, 10, and
Tennessee, 81. The acreage will be re-
ported on June 1.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
PRICES BREAK AT CHICAGO.
Wild RumOrs of More Disasters in, New
York Helm the Rears

Wild RumOrs of More Disasters in, New
York Help the Bears.
CHICAGO, May 10.-The market broke
badly to-day, prices falling off from the
opening. This was attributed to Wall
street rumors. The effect of the recent
decline in stocks was more certainly felt
to-day than al any previous time, but the
decline in prices was mainly from an un-
defined fear of the financial troubles of
New York. Numerous TumOTs of failures
were circulated, including even that of
Jay Gould, and denials of these reports
did not reach here till after. the close.
On Change the feeling in wheat was very
nervous and unsettled. The market opened
&c. lower. rallied re, and then weakened
under Eastern rumOrs. Owing TO this feeling
of distrust the operators showed. a desire to
realize, and considerable long property was
thrown upon the market. Prices declined in
all quite rapidly about &c. below the early
outside prices, or 4(14lzc- below the ton prices
OF yesterday, then rallied &C., fGtuateti and
closed 319c. lower for June and SIC. lower for
July than the closing yesterday. The receipts
continue small. May closed at S9lze., June at
Gle. July at 923zc., and August at 9I3Sc
Corn was affected in the same way as wheat
and on the declining market considerable
''long" corn was thrown. Prices opened &c.
lower, declined 5slG34c. additional, rallied
&c, broke 117gl3sc more from the highest
prices OF yesterday and closed 23sG12l5c. under
yestedray. May closed at t4l5c June at
551sc, and July at Sic.
Oats were weak and lower, closing at the
inside figures. May closed at 3215c., June at
3319G3S1 &C., and July at 3Sl &c.
Pork and lard attracted very little atten-
ton, but both suffered a decline in prices.
June pork closed at $l7 4OG1l7 4215, and July
at sl 5219Gls55. June lard closed at 406.
s 421zc., and July at 5OtGS 5215c.
BANK BILLS IN ENGLAND
LONDON, May IQ.-The Econoaafst says-
''The rate of discount for bank bills from SO
days to 80 days. is IA Der cent. and trade bills
from 90 days to 80 days IA Az per cent. The
stOppage of the Oriental Bank had no eject
on the stock Exchange. American railway
securities are much depressed. Denver and
cent, Lake Shore ,. and Wabash ordinary and
preferred, l percent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
steamship Owners neiected

MONTREAL, May 1O.-The steamship
Lake Champlain sailed hence to-day for
Liverpool direct. Besides cattle and a
few thousand bushels of grain she car
ries large quantity of phosphate, some-
thing unheard of in steam navigation, and
showing the difficulty experienced by
outgoing vessels. The only topic Of con-
versation among grain men is the discour-
aging prospects for the trade during the
coming summer. Leading members de-
clare that the situation is serious, and
fears are expressed that it will assume
even a more unfavOrable phase.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
MATTHEW'S MURDER.
Negroes Aver that He was Shot Down
Without Cause or Warming.


Without Cause or Warning.
NEW ORLEANS, May 10.-A special from
Hazlehurst, Miss, says: ''In the Wheeler
case to-day George Thompson and Jack
Burton, both colOred, who live four or
five miles from Hazlehurst, testified
that they were at the polls when
Matthews was killed. They were at
the polling place before Matthews.
When Matthews came in he shook hands
with COXwell and Wheeler and remained
chatting for awhile with Wheeler until
the polls opened. Thompson saw Wheeler
eyeing Matthews, and as soon as he dis
covered that Matthews had voted he
picked up a gun from behind the door and
shot Matthews, who was standing with
his arms akimbO looking toward the bal
lot box. Burton also saw Wheeler shoot
Matthews. This witness received one of
Wheeler's shots in his leg. Both wit
nesses testified that they saw no motion
made by Matthews to draw weapon"
DIR. A. b. Pitts, who was called yester-
day as a witness for the State, but who
declined to testify, when pressed for his
reason said: sowing to the relations
which l bear in this case | don't feel like
testifying. This it my home. 1 live here
and expect to live here. My mind is made
up. | owe my country, my family and
myself certain duty, therefore 1 refuse
to testify in this case.' To further ques-
tions he said, 81 don't believe that | am
intimidated, but under the existing cir
cumstances there are many reasons why
| refuse to testify" The court decided
hIm in contempt, and ordered the Sheriff
to take him into custody. To-day DR..
Pitts again took the stand and said that
he had resolved not to testify, persisting
in his refusal. Judge Wharton fined him
500, and ordered the Sheriff to place him
in close confinement. The Sheriff allowed
DR.. Pitts to go into a house to make
arrangements for his Imprisonment, when
DIR. Pitts went out by a back way and
escaped. Attachments have been issued
for him
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
FAIL RrvER,s lost STRIKE.
One half Ofthe Men WIzO Went Out Not
to be ReinstaSed.

FALL RIVER, MASS, May 10.-To,day
completes the fourteenth week of the
strike in this city and practically con-
cludes the strike. The spinneTs have not
formally voted 10 go back, nor IS it likely
that such vote will be passed in meet
ing, but some of She S'struck milis'' are in
full operation and others nearly so. OF
the 200 spinners who struck in ten mills
probably not over one-half will secure
work in this city.
BY the burning of tie Sycamore miH and
the substitution of tie ring frames in the
Tecumseh mill forty strikers lose their
places, and the manufacturers have re-
solved that many of the others must lCok
for employment elsewhere. Secretary
Howard earnestly protests against the
statement that the strike is breaking up
Many Of the sO-called ''Ifnobsticks'' who
have come to the city are excellent help,
and these will be permanently retained.
Not only are the outside contributions
falling off, but number CT spinners at
work have refused longer to pay the
weekly assessments to the Union. The
strike has been disastrous to the spinners'
union, In the previous strikes the knob
sticks have been discharged and the old
spinners taken back but this time the
manufacturers were unanimous for pur-
mined to stand by those who have stood
by them, namely, the "knObstIcks."
NON-UNIoN MEN STONED.
CHICAGO, May 1O.-A Quincy, H.,
special says: sThe excitement here has
been intensified instead of being allayed.
A Wabash train brought in another
lot of non-union moulders. The strikers
had been advised and were at the depot.
A telegram was sent for the men to get
off the train mile north of the depot.
The strikers heard of it, and were there as
soon as the train. When the men began
to get off the train rocks began to fly, and
shots were fired. Several non-union men
were hit, and one knocked off the plat
form and beaten dangerously. No arrests
have been made thus far"
OLD HANDS LAID OFF.
READING, PA, May 1O.-At the close
of the working hours tonight in the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
shops over 200 employees in the engine
and machine shops, some of whom have
been in its employ 80 years, were dis
charged for want Of work. They will be
paid next week. An official of the COM
pany says that the coal trade is very dull
and the freight and passenger traffic
light.
NON-UNp0N NOULDERS ASSAULTED.
QUINCY, ILL, May 10.-Twenty masked
men attacked an express wagon contain
ing some non-uniOn moulders this morn
ing, firing revOlvers freely. The driver Of
the wagon and one nOn-uniOn man re-
ceived severe flesh wounds. The others
fled.
ENGLISH MINERS IN DISTRESS.
LONDON, May 1O.-Great distress has
been caused in South Shropshire by the
of work at the Tankerville lead
mine, the largest in the kingdom. Many
persons have been thrown out of employ
ment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
AccldentIy KILLED LIS mother.

WILMINGTON, DEL, May 1O.-At Eller,-
dale, Sussex county, this morning, a s,on
of Samuel Walls accidentally discha .rqad
his pistol while oiling it. The bullet
pierced his mothers brain, killing her in
stantly. Since the accident '.he Young
man has been out Of his ID. nd. and it is
probable that he will be Confined in the
asylum until his mind is. restored. There
is no suspicion that the Killing was in-
territorial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Edwin Van NOrden Ends His Life-A
Negro Shot ia Street Row.

Edwin Van NOrden Ends His Life-A
Negro Shot ia Street Row.
ATLANTA, GA, May 1O.-EdwIn Van
Norden committed suicide this morning
about O'Clock by shooting himself
through the brain with a pistol. The
circumstances connected with the affair
80 to show that Van NOrden, who has
been for years past an emplOye of He'll
grin & CastleherrY, got out of his bed at
4 clock this morning and went out of the
house. Later in the daya child of the de-
ceased was sent out to hunt for her
father, and came back with the intorma-
tion that he was lying dead under the
house. When the neighbOrs were called
in Van Norden was pulled out from under
the house. Van Norden was under bond
to appear before the City Court on a
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
In a negro row on Peters street tonight
a negro was shot, but not seriously in
jUrpd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
what RosadaIis win DO.

ROsadalis is sovereign remedy for all
diseases of the blood. 1t has no equal for
the cure of nervous disorders. Read this
certificate: l would like to bear testimony
to the merits of RosadaIis, by saying that
some eight years agOI was totally pros
trated and could get no relief from our
family physician, but after taking one
bottle of ROsadalis l became entirely re-
stored to health. now weigh 175 pounds,
but when l first took your medicine l
weighed only 130. l cheerfully recon-
mend it to all, and especially to those
afflicted with nervous debility.
MRS. A, A, MARON, Baltimore.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
BOATING AT HARVARD.
The Seniors Win the Glass Race With
out Much Excitement.

BOsTON, May 10.-The Harvard Glass
races on the Charles river to-day ended in
a tizzle. The Sophomore crew failed to
start when the signal was given and the
referee decided that the race would have
to be rOwed over again on Monday at l
O'Clock. The Seniors, Juniors and Fresh
men rOwed over the course and made a
very pretty and exciting race. The Sc
niOrs got third of length ahead on the
start and held their lead until the end of
the race, beating the Juniors by one
length and the Freshmen by about three
lengths. No official time was taken. The
referee was Dr.s G. X. Williams, of the
Union Boat Club
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
Base Ban.

WASHINGTON. May 10.-To-day's base
ball games resulted as follows:
AtWashingtoR-Metrop II, Washing
tons 3.
At Philadelphia-Bufa Q, Philadelphia
Z; Athletics IL, BaltlmOres 4.
At BaltimOre-Virginias /, Monumentals 6.
At Wilmington, ,Del.-Wilmingtons2 20, Har-
rlsburgs 5.
At Reading, Pa.-DOmestics 9. Actiyes IS.
At Allentown, Pa.-Trentons II, Allentowns
2
At Altoona, Pa.-Altoona (Unions) Q, Bos-
tons 4.
At New York-Clevelands ,, New Yorks s.
At Plttsburg-Aleghanys l6, BrOoklyns 6.
At Chicago-ChicagO (Un1ons) I3, KeystOnes
of Philadelphia 5.
At Louisville-Louisvilles s; indianapolis J.
At Observation-Disclosures 9, Chicagos ].
At St. Louis-COlumbus y, St. Louis 8:
Nationals Of Washington 4, St. Louis (Unionsl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
\ $4,000 Verdict Against the Times
IIninn ,,

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 10.-The
iHry in the Circuit Court rendered this
morning verdict of $1,000 damages in
the libel suit of J. T. Townsend versus
the Times Union. The case occupied two
days, ano was warmly contested. A motion
for new rial will probably be made.
If denied the case will go to the Supreme
Court. Two other similar cases are pend
ing against the same paper. Mr.. Town
sends suit was based on a derogatory
article which appeared in the Times
Union when he was running for the office
of Tax Collector
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
DANA PREDICTS DEFEAT.
The Tariff Squabble the Foundation
Stone of His Hypothesis.

Stone of His Hypothesis.
New YORK. May 10.-A reporter ,of the
Mail and Express has interviewed Charles
A. Dana, of the Sun. The first question
was: .''What are the chances of a Demo-
cratic success in the coming campaign?"
The answer was "The probability is
very poor, likewise the possibility. In
order to succeed in an election against
the party in possession Of the government,
you must have your forces all united. and
the position of Messrs. Carlisle and Nor
rison is such that the Democratic party
is disunited and quarreling among itself.
and the Republicans, who do not deserve
success, will succeed. 1t is risky to un-
dertake the vocation of a prophet, and
don't know what the future is to bring
forth"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
ECCLEsIAsTICs AT WAR.
Rev. Humans Judgment Against Bishop
Hare for Libel Affirmed.

NEW YORK, May 1O.-The general term
ofthe Supreme Court rendered a decision
to-day on an appeal taken IN suit
brought by Rev. Samuel D. Hinman
against Bishop w. p. Hare. The action
was brought to recover S25, 600 damages
for an alleg ed hbelous publication. The
defense intervened was that the publica-
tion complained of was privileged. The
defendant was Missionary Bishop of
Niobrara when the plaintiff was a mis-
siOnary among the Indians. The
jury in the lower court gave a verdict of
$4,000 in favor of Rev. Hinman, and
from that judgment Bishop Hare ap-
pealed. The general term to-day affirmed
the Judgment. The publication as al
legged contained scandalOus imputatiOns
made by the Bishop affecting the moral
character and conduct of Rev. Hinman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
CHARLES O'CONOR DYING.
The Famous Lawyer and Octogenarian
Waiting for the End.

The Famous Lawyer and OctOgenarian
Waiting for the End.
NANTUCKET, MASS, May 10.-Charles
O'Conor was taken with a severe cold
about two weeks ago. His condition did
not excite apprehension, as he had been
frequently i'll before. His recuperatlve
power was as great as his mental vigor.
1t is now feared he is suffering his last ill
ness. Since his sickness he has taken
little nourishment and is rapidly failing.
Last Monday Bishop Hendricks, of Provi-
dence, assisted by Rev. Father Q. Nc
Swiny, of this parish, administered to him
the last sacrament of the Roman Catholic
Church, since which time Mr.. O'COnor has
been calmly awaiting the end. He is per-
fectly conscious and but for his gceat vital
ity would have succumbed already. This
morning he was very low.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
THE DRILL AT HOUSTON

First Money Taken by the Home Cpm-
pany, second by st. Louis and Third
by Columbus.
HOUSTON, Tex, May 1O.-The first
prize, $4,000, in the interstate drill was
awarded to the Houston Guards of Hous-
ton. the second, 81 900, to the Treadawav
Rifles of st. Louis, and the third, 5000, to
the Columbus Guards of Columbus.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
Judah Z. BENJAMIN Eulortsea.

NEW ORLEANS, May 10.-Fully two hun
dred lawyers, comprising the most promi-
nent jurists in the city, assembled in the
Supreme Court this morning to pay their
respects to the memory of Judah Z. Ben
jamin. Eulogies were delivered by Judge
Henry c. Miller, Chief Justice Bemuderz,
and others. Resolutions adopted by the
Bar Association yesterday were ordered
to be spread upon the minutes Court ad-
ioarned in honor OF the deceased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
Nativity and the Suffrage.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-The House
Judiciary Committee has directed a
favorable report to be made upon the
joint resolution proposing an amendment
to article 10 OF the constitution. The
amendment consists of the insertion of the
word ''nativity' and makes the first sec
tiOn read as follows: "The right of citi-
zens of the United States to vote shall not
be denied or abridged by the United States
or by any State on account of nativity,
race, color or previous condition of servi-
tuda -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
EVENTS ON THE TURF.
Several Neck and-Neck ScrambIes for
First Place at Lexington.
LEXINGTON, KY, May 1O.-To-day's
racing events resultnd as fnllnWs.

racing events resulted as follows:
FIRST RACE-Purse $500; selling race for all
ages; one mile. Hickory Jim took the lead
and was never headed, winning by length
Belle of the Highlands was second, and
Springer third. Tie time was ;45l9
SECOND RACE-Bush stakes for 2-year- old
colts: five furlOngs. Socks won by a length
and half, with W0nderment second, and he
three-quarters of a length ahead OF Bill
Owens, third. who was followed by Bootblack,
Robert Brewster, Troubadour and Playfel-
low. The time was 81 :064.
THIRD RACE-Louis aud Gus Strauss
stakes; handicap for all ages; l-l6 miles
John Henry took the lead and won easily by
two lengths, with Brunswick second. The
time was Isl.
THIRD RAcE-For a purse of $3.50 for all
ages; "a of a mile. After a slashing race Gilt
won by inches, with Nellie Peyton second
and Lutestring third. The tim was III.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
RAVAGES OF THE FLAMES.

Three Factory Buildings Burned at
Canton, Mass, With Loss of $780,
600.
BosTON, May 1O.-A special from Can
ton, Mass, says; "The factory of the
Narragansett Suspender Company, the
Webb Compauy's building, and the build
ings of 5. Il. Mattles Il Co., spinning ring
manufacturers. were burned tonight.
The buildings We're all connected. The
fire originated in the boiler room. Over
LOCO persocs are deprived Of employment.
The entire loss is 100000, and the total
insurance, $4,000, in the Boston Manu-
facturers Mutual. A large amount of
valuable tools and machinery were de-
strOyed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-District At
torney Worthington recently resigned be-
cause the Attorney General placed Mr..
Reynolds, of Lancaster, in charge of the
Kellogg case without first obtaining his
consent. The Attorney General explained
that no slight was intended, and the resig-
nation was withdrawn,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
An American Bishopric for CapeI.

ROME, May 10.-The Vatican is sound
ing the American dioceses to learn
whether the appointment of Monsignor
Capel as Bishop or Coadjutor would be
acceptable. 1t was considered doubtful,
however, whether MonsignOr Capel would
accept an American BishOpric if it were
offnrad him
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
The IouisIana FIood

NEW ORLEANS, May 1O.-A special
says: "The crevasse ON bayou Crosse
Tete was closed yesterday. The effect is
to relieve the central Crosse Tete section
of flood water and depress the Moring-
otun one foot. The Texas Pacific Road
also has several miles of its line relieved
of DrpssurpD -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

JACKSONVILLE, May 1O.-The new
schedule on the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway viii go into operation
tomorrow, shortening the time to New
Orleans, Gainesville and intermediate
points considerably.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
THE SCORE.
TIE PRIZE MONEY

The division of the prize money has not
yet been made pnblic, but lis understood
that the winner will receive about 81, 200,
and about half that amount will be di-
vided among the others. About $1,000
were taken in at the gate, and the prizes
offered aggregated about 5000, but heavy
expenses will reduce the amount,
giving to the contestants the
amount named above. Almost
everybody in Atlanta had something
wagered on the result of the race, and it
is estimated that at least $4,000 changed
hands. Pools were sold here and in all
the leading cities North and West. The
audience were entertained during the
last hour of the race by Smith Clayton,
who successfully mimicked the styles of
walking of the different contestants.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

A Varnish Works Damaged $50, 900.
CLEVELAND, o., May 1O.-Williams &
Co.'s varnish works were damaged $4,000
by fire to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
The Senate Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-In the Senate
to-day the chair appointed as visitors to
the next annual examination of the Naval
Academy Senator Miller, Of California,
and Senator PendletOn.
Mr.. Logan, from the Committee on
Judiciary, submitted a report on the
resolution heretofore referred to that Com
mittee relating to Paul Str0bach.
The Senate then proceeded to cOnsidera-
tion of bills on the calendar, and on mo-
tion of Mr.. Blair took up pension cases.
At a few minutes before l O'Clock the pro-
ceedings were suspended in order to per-
nit the attendance of the Senators at the
unveiling of the statue of Chief Justice
Marshal.
Within few minutes of 3 O'Clock, on
the return of the Senators to the cham
Der, the Senate, without transacting any
further business. adjourned.