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Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
CleveIand's Brother-in-TIaw.

WAsHTNGToN, Sept. 1s.-The Secretary
of the Treasury has appointed n. B..
Bacon to be superintendent OF the custom
house at Toledo. Mr.. Bacon is a brother
in-law OF President Cleveland.
THE BEST MAN FoR THE PLACE.
The Post SAYS: MIR. Bacon is a Repub-
lican. He was one OF several applicants
for the place, and was strongly indOrsed,
but IT. IL stated that all the other candi-
dates agreed that he would be the best
man for the position, II he would accept
H. Two years ago Representa-
tive Hurd recommended him on ac-
count OF his capability for the
position 20 which no has been
appointed, despite the fact that he WAS
Of opposite politics. When his name was
brought some two or three months ago to
the attention ot the President the latter
positively refused So appoint him, and not
until he WAS convinced that Mr. Bacon
was the best man for the place did be
consent 70 the appointment.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
English Views.

LONDON, Sept. 1s.--The value of silver
ls'serlouslY affecting financial operations.
The Vienna mint could clear . per cent.
by buying silver abroad and cOinlng for
ins. The Times and Standard. comment
ing upon repeating the Bland law, says 1t
can only cause Temporary inconvenience.
The market would soon lind its level. and
In the long run it would touch no interest
excepting those of the silver producers.
The Times and Standard says that Amer
lean tinanciers are more likely to redeem
greenbacks than to sell silver dollars at
from 30 to IS per cent. discount.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
CANADA's PLAGUE.

Nearly a Hundred Gases of Small POx
Reported in a village.
MONTREAL, Sept. 18.-The official re-
turns at the health office to-day show that
30 deaths from smallpox occurred here
yesterday.
There are nearly hundred cases Of
smallpox In st. Cuegorde, and several In
GriffintOwn. The gray nuns, in their ordi-
nary Visitations, have discovered over 90
cases during the last four or five days.
Two Montreal physicians are about TO Is
tablish a vaccine farm I'm the immediate
neighborhoOd Of this city. A case ofsmall-
pox has occurred auSt. Lambert, opposite
this city, and also one In Auiremont.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
MEErIna oF M cARINEr.
RussIAN sARCAsM.
The Protocol Declared Only Token of
the Bears AmiRbility.

the Bears Amiability.
ST.. PETERSBURG. Sept. lS.-M. Lessar.
the special Russian envoy 10 England.
has arrived IN this city from London,
having completed his labore in the latter
city. The NoU0e Vremyd, in a satirical
the Russo Afghan frontier question, saJ 8
"rhe protocol Is only conditional
agreement. The English statesmen would
do well 10 regard 10 simply as token Of
the amiabiiity OF Russian diplomacy.
Russia Will continue 10 be guided by
what she thinks IL best for her own in
terests.v
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
PRoHIBITIoN GROWING.
GOV. st. John Speaks of its Wonderful
Advance In the south.

GOV. 81. JOhn speaks or ITS wonderful
Advance In the south.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1S.-The Post to-
day contains an interview with Gov. St.
John. In reply to a question whether
the prohibition movement, as an organ
ized sentiment, is making much progress
in the South, Gov. st. John said: at has
been making most wonderful advances in
that section OF the country. Look, for in
stance, at the elections. In 1884 1 polled
a little over 1000 votes. This August the
prohibition vote showed an increase Of
1900 per cent, and il carried thirteen
counties. Look at Georgia, too. Il ia
nearly a prohibition State. The number
Of its dram shops in proportion to those
Of New York State. and in proportion to
respective population. are as one to seven.
Mississippi has 500 dram shops 10 Cali
fornia's 10000. Prohibition is IN favor in
Tennessee, and even in Texas. 1t is. in
fact, growing everywhere"
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
PoDer CURRENCY in Demand.

WAsHINGTON, sept. iS.--The United
States Treasurer is in receipt of requests
from an parts Of the country for 81 and
$40 notes iu large quantities. BE says
that the supply OF these notes Is sufficient
to meet all demands, aud added IN re-
sponse 20 an inquiry on the subject that,
so far as he knew, there was no immedl-
ate prospect OF the resumption Of the
issue OF 81 and 81 notes.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

WILMINGTON, N. O., Sept. lS.-An iron
chest containing about iifty pounds OF
powder exploded with terrific force va
front Of the store OF Giles Il Murchison
this forenoon. Charles Smith, an EN-.
ploye, aged 10, who was opening the chest
AT the time Of the explosion, was blown
into the street aud fatally burned. Tie
died tonight. Nearly all ihe glass 10 the
windows In the vicinity was broken.
The cause Of the explosion IL not known.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
BISHOP SHARP no BE Good.
One OF nis Wives TO be Put Away and
tho Law 10 be Obeyed.

tho Law 10 DE obeyed.
SALT LAKE CRY, UTAH, Sept. lS.--
Bishop Sharp, Utah director Of the Union
Pacific railroad, one Of the wealthiest and
most influential Mormons, appeared in
court to-day snd pleaded guilty TO unlaw-
ful cohabitation. He claimed that the
plural marriage in question was entered
into before there was any statute against
Il In good faith. according to his religion,
Dut he recognized The supremacy Of his
adopted country's laws, aud would live
within them hencei0rth. He said that he
would notadYise any one else % break tho
laws. He was fined $500, and was dis
charged on the payment Of this amount.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
First Blood Under tho New Law.

LONDON, Sept. 1s.--Jonn Coulbertt, who
was arrested last month on the charge Of
having abducted. for immoral purposes,
a girl under 10 years Of age, was found
guilty to-day and sentenced 70 fifteen
months soryitude. This 10 the first con-
yiction under the provisions OF the crimi-
nal law amendment aoL.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

CAKROLLrON, GA, Sept. ls.--A serious
accident occurred here t0-day. The scaf-
fold 10 the building Of Mr. stewart fell
and seriously hurt VIM. Clay white, and
Gilbert Viewer, cOlOred, brick masons.
The other parties on tbs scaIold escaped
unhurt.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

An Anti-scmitic Cnndidnte.

BERLIN, Sept. ts.-The Conservatives 6
have selected Herr stoeoker, court chap
lain, who ~ widely known for his anti-
Semitic activity, as their candidate for
the Iandfar
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

WAsuiNGToS, Sept. tS.--The following
fourth-class postmaster WAS appointed
to-day: In south CarOlina-At Williams
ton, 4. Barmore Donald
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

A Transport Arrives at MarseiIlss with
Cholera on Board.

OhoAeEsa On AboArus
MARsEILLEs, Sept. 1S.-seven deaths
from cholera occurred here to-day. Con-
siderable excitement has been caused by
the arrival OF transport bringing French
troops from Tonquin. Fourteen of the
soldiers had died from cholera on the
voyage and two more have died since the
arrival Of the vessel here. Many others
are down with the disease.
PALERMO PANIC STRICKEN.
LONDON, Sept. 1s.-The populace Of
Palermo, Sicily. has became panic
stricken, owing to the prevalence OF
cholera, and are fleeing the town. There
is great scarcity Of food, and the people
Of Naples are sending money and beeyes
for the relief Of the sufferers.
The officials of Gibraltar have sent a
strong appeal to the Lord Mayor OF Lon
don for assistance to alleviate the distress
prevailing on account OF the cholera.
AN ALARMING INCREASE.
ROME, Sept. 1s.-During the past "a
hours 100 new cases Of cholera and 70
deaths have been reported in Palermo,
an alarming increase over the previous
"a hours.
At Parma, to-day. new cases Of ehol-
era and deaths from the disease were
reported. In the city Of Palermo, Sicily
Popular prejudice against doctors aggra,
Yates the situation.
THREE DEATHS AT ToULON.
TOULoN, Sept. 1S.-There were deaths
from cholera reported hero last night. Al
Of them occurred in the suburbs.
SPANS RECORD.
MADRID, Sept. 1S.-There were SS1 new
nf nhnIaVQ FnnnFfad thranwhpr1i
Spain to-day. The death roll numbered
334
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
rhe Wn.hbnrn neache. MobiIe.

MOBILE, ALA, Sept. 13.-'rhe steam
shin Washhurn, which has been ashore at
~ Joseph's bay,on the Florida coast, was
towed into this port this evening. She
was rescued by d steamtug, and suffered
little damage.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

DUBLIN, Sept. iS.-The Nationalist
have decided % nominate Mr.. Parneli for
member ofParllament from College Greon
division.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
SPANS ENTHUSIASM.

The Government to Ask for n Large
Loan ~ Soon IS the COrtes Meet.
LONDON, Sept. l8.--A Madrid dispatch
reports that the government has decided
to expend Immediately large sum in
anticipation Of a loan TO be asked for on
account Of coast and naval defenses.
Cruisers and torpedOes will be purchased.
The loan will be asked for at once upon
the assembling OF the COrtes. There IL no
doubt that in the present state Of the pub
lio feeling loan ten times as large as
that called for can be raised.
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
MAD2ID, Sept. 1s.-King Alfonso pre-
sided at the Cabinet council to-day. The
council authorized Admiral Antaquera
BObadilla 10 purchase two men-of-war
out of the appropriation granted in the
budget for the increase Of the navy. Ger
many's reply TO Spain's recent note Is ex-
pected next week.
A telegram from Manila states that
the Spaniards have taken de facto posses
sion Of zap.
DENOUNCED BY SOCIALISTS.
PARIS, Sept. 18.--The German Socialists
OF this city have issued manifesto de-
nouncing Germany for its attitude
toward Spain and declaring that the two
people have no cause 20 quarrel.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

KxHUMING CoRPsEs.

ExHUMNG CORPsEs.
The Chinese COnsuls are ordered here
by the Chinese legation at Washington.
Col. Bee has already had the remains OF
some Of the Cinnamon who were killed ex-
humed. IL was found in two instances
that the skulls off Cinnamon were frac-
tured, indicating that they were killed in
a struggle AZ close quarters. fhe COnsuls
have offered reward Of SIS each for
additional bodies found I'm the vicinity,
Accurate returns as 70 the number Of
Cinnamon killed cannot be made, but 80
far as can be now learned there are ff-
teen missing, and the whole number
Killed is twenty-five. Col Bee has made
up his mind, from conversations with citi-
Zens and officials, that any attempt 20
bring the offenders 10 justice through the
local authorities will fail.
MORE EFFECTIVE PROSECUTION TO DE
DEMANDED.
II is the intention to telegraph the State
Department through the legation calling
for more rigorous measures for the prose-
cutiOn OF the criminals by the United
States courts under provisions OF the
treaty with China. Col. Bee says all the
proceedings that have been had IN the
matter, 80 far, are IA bald farce, and unless
the matter is taken In hand by the United
States authorities there will DO nothing
done. He finds that II Of the grand jury
before whom the cases Of the men already
arrested were placed, are citizens Of
Rock Springs. and many Of them miners,
all OF whom are sympathlzers with the RI
oters, while OF the petty jury, "a OF the
n are from Rock Springs Col. Bee states
that ono remarkable development OF the
inquiry Is that not one Of the men en-
gagged I'm the outbreak was an American
born citizen. He deems 10 especially sig
nidcant that the Outcry against the
Chinese, which Is depended upon 10 Justify
the outrages, comes from men VINO are
not themselves natives. ana many Of them
not citizens Of the United states.
THE GOVERNMENTS ACTION.
Under instructions from the Attorney
General, United states District Attorney
Campbell came up from Cheyenne this
morning 20 assist the Chinese COneuls In
their investigation Of tho affair. Adj
Gen. Williams, Of Gen. SchOheld's stan,
has telegraphed Gen. SchOheld state.
ment Ofthe situation, and gave his opinion
that in consequence Of tho amount OF
guard duty 10 be done 100 more soldiers
should be sent here. Gen. NcCOok Is
here, having IN charge the Chinese Con-
suls, with instructions 10 give them most
complete protection. even from insult and
mcivility.
WORK 10 DK RESUMED.
Il Is thought that work will be resumed
IN two or the mines on Monday. An Op-
portunity VIII be given 20 all white
miners who have not been discharged for
participation In the riots 10 resume work
II they choose. II they do not their places
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

about the Atlanta, Rome and Marietta
post offices. Changes IN these will prob
ably be made soon.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
RADICALS JOINING SOCIALISTS.
CIcmencean Catches ID CroWd.

TOULoH, Sept. 18.-M. Clemeneeau
made a campaign speech here last nights'
and was greeted with the greatest enthn-
siRsm. The recognized legder OF the kad-l
icals in the province, NJ. Gosohen, at
tempted counter oration, but was una
BILE TO obtain hearing. The meeting dts-
peraed in disorder. Fully 1000 persons
were present.
/ 300 CANDIDATES.
PARIS, Sept. is.-rhero are at present
I. 900 candidates in the field for election TO
the Chamber OF Deputies. or this num-
Der possibly 600 have occupied seats in
the Chamn Dor.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
WOtK Do uE KEsuMED.

IL Is thought tbat work will be resumed
IN two or the mines on Monday. An Op-
portunity VIII be given 20 all white
miners who have not been discharged for
participation in the riots 10 resume work
II they choose. II they do not their places
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19

will be filled by other white men, and
they will be discharged from the COM
pany's service.
Savannah morning news., 1885-09-19
7ENATOR coLoUrrra WOMB

b.. Is.. .NoIquitt, who arrived last even.
lra...,',....o ...o-n'gbt Tor home. He saw the
d. Az lhis morning, introducing =.
j cons,.fealnIer, of Marietta. who wishes
kaJ ..- appointment. The President
"A sr ' lo return In the afternoon. He
| |fiyip, 'n the President took him out
|0itt,l. blring the day Senator Col
4lth C.''en the Post ONCE Department
'NIessinau Clements, and talked
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-10-31
THE G., B. & Q. R. R.
From the Odessa Democrat, Oct. %

I1oLl IhS
"The c., B. & @. railroad company
have secured the right OF way through
this vicinity, with one or two excep-
tions. We trust that these parties Will
take Il second thought and not be OBJ
stinate about the matter
The Odessa Democrat, from which
the above was clipped will be 50 kind
as to tell us when any right OF way was
asked bv the c., B 81 Q. company.
We did not know they had been asking
such favors; i'll fact we did not know
the company had decided ON a certain
location. If the statement is true the
Democrat will greatly obiige us by
stating, further, whence II cometh ana
whittier it goeth-Holden Enterprise.
The Democrat has never aid cdlto-
rial.v that the right of way was being
taken by the c., B. 81 q. company. A
correspondent said, we believe, some
thing of the kind. The writer intend
ed, we presume, to say that the POS
Hayw trd company" was securing tho
right of way.
The Democrat, some two or three
weeks ago, published as an item o
news, thai the right of way was beln:
taken Oh what is termed the "Post-lay
yardn road, some six or seven mile
south of Odessa, and added Il line o
two of comment, to the effect that Wa
tiers had secured the right of way i
this vicinity Il few years ago, and tina
we regarded theHaward enterprise yer
much in fiie same light as the Water
project.
We have never regarded the Post
Hayward project i'll any other hgi
than an enterprise gotten up to tore
the Missouri Central, tina is now BEN
surveyed via Marshall and Lexington
to buy it out.
But to return to the c., Il. 81
road: The Holden, Warrensburg, LIE
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-10-31

ington, Higgiusyille and Odessa papers
are all discussing the e., b. 81 q. eX-
tension OF their road south OF the Mis-
souri, river. IL IS very natural thai each
OF the several communities shoHid lie
sire TO secure its location through tue
respective towns; bnt this IS no reason
why any newspaper should De hiieu
with Measurements regarding the ell
tcrprise. Papers engaged i'll such rep
rchensible conduct deceive no II Dut
themselves and IL few guihnie sunScr,-
bers. Most readers know rs muc oil
distances. air lines and heavy GRADES as
the editors of newspapers, so that, II
will be seen, it is the Vcriest folly TO at
tempt to deceive practical railroad
builders. They know where they wish
to 90 and the shortest and cheapest
ronte to get there. Where there is no
practical difference in he grade or
distance, or in the amount OF t"ailic 10
be had on two rival lines. then a II
in money or lands would probably cut
some figure.
We do not believe that the above con-
ditions cXist. i'll regard to the three pro-
posed lines through this county, II eth
er Baxter Springs or Eft. Scott should
be an objective point from Carroliton
to the southwest. We nave heretofore
piven some reasons satisfactory to us,
at least, why we consider the route by
Lexington and Odessa preferable to any
other. but the test of q practical survey
might upset all our calculations. by
such Il test we will all be compelled 10
abide, if the road is ever built.
We shall possess ourselves with per-
feet equanimity until such time as Ii
shall suit the c., Il. 81 q. company to
commence Il survey OF the road, 1eel-
ing that we have more than All even
start in the contest In the meantime,
we shall occasionally, for pastimc,
puncturc the paper gas-bags that arc
being manufactured at llisgilsville by
wholesale.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-10-31
RANSOM CHEESE.
From the Detroit Free Press

From the Detroit Free Iress
Old Uncle Billy Stokes, a cOlOred in
dividual from one of the back counties
in Mississippi, where old-tashioned
wagons with wooden aXleS are still i'll
use, and where the primitive tar
bucket is part OF their cunning gear"
was in Canton, Miss, n few days ago,
standing in front of Mat Killers store,
watching the unloading from drays OF
newly arrived goods. One dray con-
tanned, beside several barrels OF gro
ceries, a number of boxes of cheese
and Il dozen or two boxes of patent
axle grease. Uncle BIlly's eye rested
upon the latter, and he inquired, "Mars
Hitler, what yer AK fer one oh dem lit
tie cheeses?"
"Only ID cents, Uncle Billy. DO you
want onc?'' was Mr.. Hitler reply.
Wal, vas, boss: but eli | buy de
cheese will yer frow in dc crackers?'
:'Of course | will said Mr.. Hitler,
rs he handed Uncle Billy IA box of the
axle grease and then passed behind his
counter and took ii handful OF cracker:
from the box aud gave them TO tie olo
man.
Uncle Billy then walked to the bach
door OF the store, ana, seating HIN
self on an empty dry goods box, pro.
cceded to enjoy his lunch. lie had
been there about five minutes whci
Mr.. Hitler concluded lie would SCI
what progress he was making. so
going to the door, he saw the old man
with his barlow knife il hand, spread
ing the grease on Il cracker, while hi
jaws were vigorously working and hi
mouth and chin covered with crumb
and grease.
well, Uncle Billy" said Mir. Hitler
chow do you like your iunch:7
The old mai rested his knife on hi
right knee, and, drawing Il heavy sigh
p, replied: "Bnss, dem ar crackers al
pow'iul good; but lor, boss, Ills am til
. ]rlnsomest cheese, TO God, ! ever tas
/ ted"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-10-31
Our Agents.
OUR NEW RAILROAD.
The c., r.. & q. Will DC
BuHt.-Result OF an Inter-
View With Vice.Pres-
ident T.. ,. Potter.
Especial correspondent to the HigglnsVilie
Advonoal

Especial correspondent to the Higginsville
CHICAGO, ILL Oct. 20.
The committeeman appointed by the
Higginsville citizens meeting, on the
10th inst, Messrs. Seeber and Ihonlp-
sou, accompanied by Mr.. SheWaiter,
committeeman of Waverly, arrived IN
this city yesterday at 2:3O p. M, ana
registered at the Palmer u Ihey
were Joined by H. Homer Luce, OF the
Hirginsville Advance, and at ) O'CLOCK
to-day they were given all audience by
Col. Il. j. Potter, first-vice president OF
the c., b & @. railroad. The object
OF the visit, together with maps OF Lat
faye,te county, and other matters reia-
tive to the proposed extension OF Inc
c., B. & Q. railroad through Lafayette
county via Waverly, Higginsvllle and
Holden, were presented to Col. Potter
by Mr.. Shewalter, of the Waverly del
e9ation. Col. Potter evinced consider
able interest in the propositions presen-
ted by the delegation, and asked sever
al questions concerning the approach to
the river at Waverly from C%arrollton.
the Law of the country, generally,
through Lafayette and other counties
along the line. He gave the delegates
all the information they desired, anu
encouraged them by stating that 1t was
the intention of his company to bul!d
the road, and it would be built because
the company thought it a practlcabie
scheme, and not to get bonds, money,
etc., from the people. When the time
comes to build they will probably ask
the people for some right OF way, and
nothing further. He stated also, that
he would instruct Col. Law and his
engineers to go over the line proposed
by the delegation and to investigate the
route thoroughly.
This is all that Higginsville and those
interested in the project can ask. They
know now that the road will be built.
They know the company will build
where it will be their best interest, and
they know the Waverly, H~igginsville
and Holden route will receive a, fair
and impartial consideration. The lat
ter fact is of vast Importance, for 1t is
we'll known that as a direct southern
outlet, none other will compare
with this one. To see it will
be convincing enough to the company.
The friends of tine scheme in Lafayette
and other counties proposed have cause
for encouragement. and can only now
e~xpectantiy await the lnvestI9a-
lions of Col. Law and his engineering
corps
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-10-31
THE g., B. & Q. EXTENSION.

from the Higginsville Advance, Oct. 23-I
Our railroad committee returned from
Chicago yesterday morning. AS Will
be seen by reference to a special from
Chicago, to the Advance, published
elsewhere in this issue, the committee
was granted an audience by Col. L. }.
Potter, the first vice-president OF the
c., Il. & Q. road. Several interesting
facts were learned as a result OF h a
interview. The first of these is that the
road would be built. The assurance,
coming from the source it does, leaves
now no doubt that the rOad Will be
built, and that as soon as the company
sees fit, but the question still undecided
is, which route will they take! The
company is undecided as between two
routes-one by way of Lexington and
Odessa to Holden, and the other by
way of Waverly and Higginsville to
Holden. Every inch of these two
routes will be thoroughly examined by
Col. Law and his corps of surveyors,
and whichever one will present the
best features for building, and which
ever territory is likely to enhance the
interests of the company, over that
route and through that territory the
road will be built. The company will
ask no financial aid from the residents
along either Of the routes; it is not q
bond scheme.
The question yet to be decided is an
important one to us,and we must bring
every point to bear upon the company
in favor OF the Higginsville route. VIZ
have many advantages in our favor,bu'
they must be presented in their true
light, and must be clearly impressed
upon the minds of Col. Law and hi
engineer. Col. Law with his engineer
corps will be here in the course OF TIT
next two weeks, and we suggest a com
mittee be appointed to accompany
them over the route, to explain every
detail and indicate every point OF adj
vantage to the company.
One point of advantage, and an i'm
portant one, is Goa Hig
gInsville is right in the heart of an in
Valuable coal belt, the development o
which, in TACT, has just begun. To'
much weight can not be brought t
bear on this point, and no only tn
fact of their existence, out also that O
their independence of any m%onopolis
tic organization.
We have not the time and space no'
to dwell on all our various resource:
our rich and valuable farming country
and all the etcetras, but we can say
that with a proper exhibition of then
Higginsville can and will distance he
competitors in this race.