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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
SAILED YESTERDAY.
e.hr Annie Bliss, Baltimore.
MEMORANDA.

ocI Sent Arrived, bark Lizzy
I've brg McCulloch, savannah; am steam
CuIIS -cbtiect (Br), Jones, Pensacola.
snip "a bark Sorridern (Norl, savannah.
SalS5N sent 9-Arrived. barks Abel (Norl,
=, L eia-ser. savannah; 4th, Agnes Campbell
q, I H., Sept ARRIVED, bark Ruta (ItaD'
rS,esa, Pensacola, Gost 9ulwarHs Anu UoaS5i
shields, sept 3-Salleu' eVeani'niP """'o-
d9le IN ~ svdnev, c b, Sept 2-Cleared, steamer
piasev Scott, Pensacola.
Paysandu, July z5-bn l,, port ISrA Z DerE
- Knudsen, from Brunswick:
lN 99alll'rgefown. c, Sept 4-Sailed, Henrietta
uiU Duffy, Baltimore - .o,
MI DDsSuodei0hIa, Sept ARRIVED, schrs Agnes
Grace. small, ApalaGhlcola; b holo ZEN
eisrt 90; GeneVieve, marcy, CnaIlestoh' Jho
: 1syis. Green, Jacksonville.
DIIFst Me Sept 3 Arrived, schr i Ii LlV-
.,2ston. SWEET Boston. to load for South.
DsSSilej. schr Palatka. Chap es. Jacksonville.
brunswick, Ga, sept 3-ArrlVeu' Dark Il orh-
;or -Norl Noe, New YORK.
JoFSiesred, bark Flash Light (Br), Elder, Rot
'eF pdlrIacola. Fla. sept sArrived, brig Stacy
go Haskell, New York.
IAN iTlh.'.od mark Queen Cliff (Brl, Leonard,
~ ,,.Catv. schr S G Loud, Iorrey, New York.
VI1l.arien ga. sep 3-Cleared, schrs Helen
,Io--in. Fountain, New York; 9th, Minnie A
PonssT Lodge, do.
New YORK, Sept o-AItAF0os oVnAA A'OA nus
u' Sb5Tieston, Sept 5--salled, schr satilla,
cto'fsld Brunswick, Ga.
'1BucksviIle. 5 c, Sept S-Arrived, schr l
1Jo7Iard. smith, New York.
Hapo"nfort Sept 5-Steamship Lemurla (Br),
Or the United Kingdom, sailed from Bull
liI P1rt ROYAL, Sept 5-Arrived, schr stephen
DInossw. sent 4-Cleared and sailed, steam
sbI1 Renpor jBr), Granger, for United King
dom. * O.. 2 eoi,od soh,
EIeannr. Mott. New YORK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
MONDAY. Sept Z, 1885.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.

etov ork-G NJ sOrrel. ,,,o
New L,ar David Clark, Daniel, Fernanoina
steALCi sndings-C Williams. AGt.
aa .4,. "5.J Katie, Bevili; Augusta ana way
a'..,,rs--jno Lawton, MANAGER:
lsrllnSs Etbel- Gibson, Cohen's Blur ana
ste,a.un,5 5ii I Gibson, Manager.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
.n1,-rn At QUARANTINE YEsTER-
Rlsl ~ DAY.

a-.- Albar. Holmes, Little Curacao, with
BIZ - rider; vessel to Master.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
PRETTY AS WE'LL AS FAT.

Aside from her great weight, she pos
sessed very pretty and intelligent face,
81 at the same exhibition received the
second prize for beauty. During that dis
play of pOnderous women Madame Vic
toria was for the first time pitted against
her rival in the matter of avoirdupOis,
Hannah Battersby, who, up to that time,
had been considered the heaviest wOman
in the world. The official weighing at the
museum, however, gave the championship
Madame Victoria 1rst placed herself on
exhibition as fat woman in Trenton, in
1876. She then made an engagement with
Adam Forepaugh's circus and Travelled
with him for one season. She then eXhib-
tied herself at New York museum and
after leaving there retired for time from
public life and started a sailors boarding
house at 516 Lombard street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07

KNOW TaYSELF, by reaoIng the ''sci
encs of Life" the best medical work ever
published, for young and middle aged men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
RECEIPTS.

Per steamer Katie, from Augusta and way
iandiDgs-340 bales cotton, l44 bbls rosin, 90
bb.s spirits turpentine. s cases eggs, 4 coops
fowls, udls hidc-, pkgs mdse.
Per steamer ttnel. from Cohen's Bluff and
way landiugs-l43 bales cotton, $50 bbls naval
stores, cases eggs. bales hides, mules, 3
coops fowls, ! cases mdse, 80 melons, l buggy,
sack mds0.
Per steamer David Clark. from Fernandina
sud way iaqdings-74 bales cotton. box wax,
10 bales hides, l box candy, l bdl bedding,
pig clothing. 3 sacks coffee, ! box empty tins,
box mdse. 743 sacks rice, 80 bbls rosin. ~
bbls spirits turpentine. Is casks hides, ! box
OAK pkg cigars, > boxes tobacco, gun, $50
empty kegs, ! still cap, 80 crates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
FROM TIE Philadelphia Times.

Grew to be the Biggest Woman in
America.
From the philadelphia Times.
Mrs. Emma NJ. Markley, who was
credited with being the heaviest woman
in the country, was buried from her home,
at 526 Lombard street. She was known
to the amusement public as Madame Vic
toria. Her advertised weight was over
900 pounds, and her actual weight about
800 pounds. She was born in Reading,
Pa, about SO years ago, and was slim
and delicate throughout her girhood.
At 10 she weighed 80 pounds, but from
this age began to gradually gain flesh
Between three and five years ago, when
she made an application for an insurance
policy, she weighed but 2S0pOunds. From
this time her weight increased rapidly.
until she gained the distinction of being
the latest woman in the country, if not
in the world. This honor was officially
conferred on her at the "Fat Women's
Congress- in this city last winter, when
she carried off the first prize.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
MARITIME MTsCELLANY.

Brig sorlne dam, Hansen, from Charleston
,ia falmouth. f, for Hamburg, is stranded at
Amsterdam Assistance is with her.
schr John S Davis, at Philadelphia from
rectsonyille. experienced hurricane Aug %,
during which had boats and davits carried
ayvqv and cabin flooded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
Slipping.
Only DIRECT LINE TO FRANCE.
General Transatlantic Co.

DETwEEN New York and Havrc, from pier
- 40. ~. n Il, foot ~ morton street
Travellers 10y this line avoid both fran-it By
Englsh railway and the discomfort Of cross
ing t0e Channel IN q small boat. specialtrain
leayinr thc Company dock at Havre direct
for pnrls on arrival " steamers. Baggage
checked ~ New } ork through 10 Paris.
LABR ADOR, PERIEH 'hAUrERIvE, WE'D
kh4uA g. . sept. ., IAN.
NOEMANDIE, FRAEGKuL, WEDNES-
Day, sept. lG. ll An.
CANhDA. pE KgRsABfEc, WEDNESDAY,
Sept a. 4:g0A.N.
AMERIQUk. sAETELLI. WEDNESDAY A.,
Sept. 3l, aA.M.
PRICE OF PASSAGE dnciuding wine):
TO HANkE-First Cabin. SloO aud SO Sec
opd Cabin. 500; stetrnge from New York 20
Hayre. 81; atccraae from New York 10 Paris,
Us; Including wine, bedding and utensils.
checks payable 20 siRnt in amount 70 suit
the banque lraussusutique or Paris.
LOUIS DE BEBiAN, Agent, Bowling
Green, foot 81 BrOadwny. New York.
or WILDER q Co. Agents Tor Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
HER LAST PUBLIC APPEARANCE.

When the "Fat WOmen's Congress"
was held in Philadelphia she was pre-
vailed upon to enter rs contestant for
the prizes. This was her last public eX-
hibition. Two years ago she was placed
on exhibition for a short time at 729 Chest
nut street, and while here sustained an
injury that finally resulted higher death.
The platform on which her chair was
placed was hastily constructed, and the
giantess expressed her fears as to its
strength. Soon after she had mounted
the platform the supports gave way and
precipitated her 10 the floor. In her fall
her ankle was sprained, and soon alter
wards she was attacked with erysipelas
in the leg. The disease was arrested for
a time, but mas broken cut at intervals
since, and the fatal attack seized her
about three weeks ago
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
DIED on lie FLooR.

A week ago last Sunday, while suffer-
ing great pain, she fell out Of her bed. A
number OF strong men tried TO lift her
back on the bed, but failed. They sue
ceeded In placing her on mattress on the
floor. however, where she lay until her
death. Her weight seemed 10 increase
during her illness, and sometime before
her death measurements of several parts
OF Der body were taken. The circumfer-
ence Of her arm at the bicops was 80
inches. Her waist measured 62% inches
and from shoulder 10 shoulder
she measured feet and One-half inch.
The measurement across her hips
was iust four feet. On the night Of her
death il required Tire full strength Of nine
men to carry her body from the second
story front room TO the parlor on the
ground hoor. Early yesterday morning a
crowd OF people gathered around the
house, all eager and clamorOus 20 look on
the dead woman. Many OF them were
drawn through feelings OF love aud grati-
tude towards the woman, as she had be-
friended scores Of poor people IN the
neighborhood. but majority of them
came 70 crafty their curiosity.
AS the hour Of the funeral drew near
Lombard street in the neighbOrhood OF
the house Of mourning became blocked
with people, and Il was necessary 10 call
out q squad Of police from the Third dis
trict to hold the mob In check. Hundreds
filed through tho parlor and looked on the
face Of the dead woman, but hundreds
more failed TO get near the house.
TUE LARGEST COFFIN EVER MADE.
The body lay In a coffin that was prob
ably the largest ever built. 10 was con-
struoted Of 3-inch walnut planks and was
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
BURYING A GIANTEss.

The Life and Death of a Slim Girl Who
Grew to be the Biggest Woman in
America
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29
THE PRESIDENTS POLICY.
The Bitter Plant of a Friend of the Men
Who Seek the Offices

The Bitter Plant of Friend of the Men
Who Seek the Offices.
Washington Special to Cincinnati Enquirer.
The office seeker has gone The President has
at last worried him out, and ali that is now left
is the echo Of the anathema The President
cares nothing for this The aim of his whole
course is to keep company with his mugwump
allies, and SO long as these appear he cares
nothing for the heart-burnings and disappoint-
ments in the Democratic camp. He is now
moving slower than ever. He is not inspired by
party consideration or persona! appeals; he is
seized of the estate for four years. He knows it
we'll. and has mapped out course which he
thinks will build up the truly good into God
and morality party.
The President has positive contempt for
senators and representatives He would rather
keep this class in suspense than grant their
request His aim is to ignore the represent ta-
tives in Congress, so that if they antagonize
when Congress meets by holding them off they
may be glad to come to him submissive. On his
table now are a number of unsigned commissions.
These he holds until he can see the appontees.
His aim is to see those to whom he gives the
places so that he weaken the congressman S
influence by having it appear that the beneficiary
is not under any obligations to any intermediary.
The new party, which the President is anxious
to build up, will indeed be strange one.
His plan seems to be to have a grand army of
political eunuchs. That is, he takes the faithful
worker III the Democratic party. and, when he
gives him an office, emascuates him in a
political sense. He tells him not to be "offen-
sively partisan" or Il will flip you out" A
party thus recruited will have as much force in
a campaign as would a blow-pipe against the
Rock of Gibralter Not to mnce matters such
a course, if adhered to, will weaken, if not
destroy, the Democratic party. There are those
who have the faith that he will yet change front.
The President gives evidence that he will,
but, on the contrary. that he will not. Yet they
hope on, hope ever, and crawl up to the White
House in pursuit of phantoms. 1t is an aston
ishing fact that not representative in Congress
has been able to control the patronage in his own
district 1t is, moreover, fact that, for the
smallest favor received, the congressman re-
ceiving it is made to understand that it is not a
favor from the Democratic party, but rather
from Grover Cleveland More astounding, in
deed, is the fact that the leaders of party who
draw inspiration from Jefferson and from Jack
son are content to be denominated by new
dispensation of Democracy, patented by the
present Democratic President of the United
States, who was never elected to any office in his
life solely by Democratic votes. To all and
singular who growl and kick, Mr. Cleveland.
with arms akimbo, says: what are you going
to do about it,"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29

were compelled to put up with such comforts as
they could find. The following morning small
craft took them aboard, and in six days they
arrived at a port where they took passage for
England. III an interview with an Associated
Press correspondent, Judge Thatcher said. con-
cerning their trip: "Our reception at. Chill was
indeed officially chilly, although personally, We
were treated very cordially. The authorities did
not express an eageruess to promote com
merce between the two countries. In
the other countries the people said
the United States was big and
rich country, and they looked upon it as guide.
Our practice was to interview everybody from
whom we could gain information we thought
would be valuable. We had audience with the
highest officials. and with business men. All
pointed out the advantages to be gained by inter
course with our own country. In some of these
countries we found American products, agricul-
tural machinery, etc, despite the drawbacks
that are encountered in getting them into the
South American countries"
Judge Thatcher added that ali the countries
visited were in favor Of g convention of North
and South American countries to consult on
commercial and financial interests, the United
States to take the initiative and name the topics.
These csuntrles were particularly interested IN
education, and there were already American
teachers in the Argentine Republic. These
countries also advocated the adoption o. com
mon silver coin, especially those
nations which mine silver. or
the visit to Mexico, Judge Thatcher
prominent men in favor of strengthening COM
merclal interests between Mexico and the Unit
ed States. The Germans now control the trade
in that country. While the commission is not
called upon to make recommendations, it will
probably suggest that convention be called, to
which all of the Central and South American
countries and Mexico should be invited to send
delegates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29
APPOINTMENTS.
The President Makes Glad the Hearts of a
Few More Democrats.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The President to-
day made the following appointments An
thony Eckhoff, of New York, to be Fifth Auditor
of the Treasury; Conrad Krez, of Wisconsin,
collector of customs for the district of Milwau-
kee, Wis; Samuel Flower, Assistant Treasurer
of the United States, at Ne w Orleans La
The President to-day appointed the following
named presidential postmasters: Charles W.
Howe, at Rochester, N. H.. vice Osman B. War
ren, suspended; George W. Bell. at Webster
City Ia, vice John D. Hunter, suspended John
T. Pyne, at Vinton, Ia, vice Stephen A. Marine
suspended; Eoenezer NJ Lockwood, Burlington
Kan, vice A d. Brown, suspended;
William Becker at Marysvil1e Kan,
vice WIN. H. Smith, suspended; Henry E.
Slaymaker, at Lancaster. Pa, vice JAS n Mar
shall, suspended; G. c. Yonge jr., at Pensacola,
Fla. vice John Eagan, suspended; j. J. Shan
non, at Meridian, Miss, vice VIM. Hancock,
suspended; Samuel DeWolf, at Rochester,
Mimi, vice JAS. w. Wagner suspended; Frank
l.. Thayer. at Watervlle, No. vice Willard w.
Dunn, suspended Nathaniel A. Sivett, at Sacca
rapha. Me-, vice Jas NJ Webb, suspended;
Alexander S. Haller, at Wytheville, Va, vice W.
F. Slater, suspended; G.. ID. Sandford, at Grand
Haven, Mich. vice Samuel c. Glover resigned;
Samuel S. Luey$at Marshall, Mich. vice VIM.
IL. Lewis, suspended; Dudley =. brown, at
Brandon VT. vice John l.. knight, suspended;
w. l.. Howard, at Fair Haven, VT, vice Harris
Whippe, suspended: Francis NJ. Sitzer, at AL
bany, Mo, vice Adrian C. Case. suspended;
VIM. G. Black. at Gallatin, Mo-, vice Ichiel 1.
Day, suspended
The President to-day commissioned the fol-
lowing postmasters: J. NJ Keyes, Richland
Center Wis; John P. Novel;, Oanvilie, H.;
John T. Smith, Freeport, H.; j. II. Handley,
Fairfield. H.; NJ J. Finlen, Streator, H.; +. E.
Martin, Larned. Kan; G. w. Martin, Chatta-
nooga, Tern; John Neff, Winchester, Ind; Geo.
r. Reynolds. Plymouth. Ind; H. J. Fettus,
Bloomington, Ind; ". 3. Gillespie, Traer Ia;
Sumner B. Chase Usage, Ia; Homer Luce,
Higgnsville, Mo; Chas j. Walden, Fayette,
Mo; Jas H. Mcconnell, Catlettsburg, Ky; VIM.
A. Lewis, Evart, Mich. c. S. Barrett, Char
lotte Mich; r. w. Coran, Ashland, O.; Smith
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29
Another Outbreak in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, O., July 28-The quietude which
had settled in the Eighteenth ward was suddenly
broken this morning by attack upon two nof-
fensive laborers. AS early as o'clock gang of
strikers armed with clubs, began to assemble in
the vicinity of the mills. and by o'clock several
hundred men were on the ground, and conducted
themselves in very excited manner There
were no officers on duty, and the crowd thought
they were masters of the situation. Several
men, who had been employed in the yards of the
mills, cleaning up and making repairs, were set
upon by the mob, and JAS. May and another
man. whose name could not be ascertained, were
badly beaten. Shortly after the assault Ser
seant Thompson arrived On the ground, having
sumped off train when he saw the crowd Of
strikers He dispersed the men unaided and
they scattered with loud mutterings that the
mill would not resume operations until their de
peal of thunder from clear sky on the resi-
dents of the ward. as it was hoped by all that
there would be no further violence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29
DeatI, or Suspended Animation.

EDGERToN. Wis. July 28.-On Wednesday
last Miss florence NJ. Coon, aged twenty years,
died suddenly while visiting at Oconto. Her
body was brought home the following day and
arrangements made for the funeral services
which took place on Saturday. Although ap-
parently dead, the usual evidences of dissolution
we are not present and she was therefore not in
tered. The body has at no time been rigid.
nor are the extemites cold, and no signs Of
decomposition are visible Before her death she
exacted promise from her mother that if ever
she should die suddenly her remains should be
kept until her relatives were certain of her
death AS she had horror of being buried alive.
her remains will he kept unburied until death is
established beyond doubt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29
MINOR MENTION.
An Unsuccessful Omce-Seeker Who Had NJ
Complaint to Make.

Special to the indianapolis Journar
WASHINGTON, July % The Democrat who
makes an unsuccessful application for Office can
be found anywhere, but he who has made such
unsuccessful quest and is satisfied with the
existence, when found, worth chronicing. l
met him yesterday. He said: II came to Wash
ington ten days ago well indorsed for the posi-
ton OF superintendent OF one division of the
railway mail service. applied directly to the
President, have not been appointed and yet l am
satisfied"
You astonish me. Please explain"
"Well. l called on the President twice. The
first time to simply pay my respects. The
second time made my business known, and
called attention to my Endorsements. l was
surprised at the reception. The President did
not give me any encouragement and he did not
snub me. He said: Let's talk it over and we
did l sat with him more than half an hour In
that time he had learned all my qualifications
and had thorough knowledge of my abilities
In fact he was the lawyer and was the witness
He pumped me dry, and then told me that the
Office was under the jurisdiction Of
the Postmaster general, and that he
did not like to interfere in the conduct of the
affairs of the various Cabinet officers. He added
that he considered the railway mail service one
of the most important branches Of the govern
ment service, and he dismissed me, with the
assurance that my claims should be considered
Since then have learned that another man has
a better prosr ect for the place than l have. He
is, am inclined to believe, better qualified for
the place than l am"
"What do you propose to do"
"Go home and assume my usual occupation
There are too many hanging about Washington
for places, and don't care to join their ranks. ;"
Here is good man when wanted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-29
Whitney's Scheme to Either Force the Con-
struction of Great National Ship Yards,
or Aid the Clyde Ship-Builders.
TIE President Fills the Mouths Of a
Few More Hungry Democrats.
An Unsuccessful Yet Satisfied Applicant fol
0fice-The Question of Mrs. Grants
Pension from the Government.
SECRETARY MANNING'S OBJECT
In Soliciting the Views of Merchants and
Manufacturers on Tariff Questions.


In Soliciting the Views of Merchants and
Manufacturers Tariff Questions.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, July 28--The object of Secre-
tary Manning in sending out circulars to mer-
chants and others to get their views on the tariff
is said so have two prongs to it. He thinks that
it will create good and honest impression
among merchants and manufacturers to have an
opportunity to be heard on this inject; then he
can discover the real political bearing the tariff
has, he keeping account of the political faith OF
each one who sends in his views. The thing IS,
then merely bait thrown out for the political
fish. By the returns it is hoped something like
a judicious estimate may be made OF what should
be done by the administration, and the Presl-
dents message will contain the reflex OF the
wisdom thus gained Secretary Manning may
thus be accused of trifing with the people and
flirting with their best wishes. Under the guise
of sincerity he is securing political advice from
the men he proposes to antagonize. Thus Will
he be enabled, he thinks, to cope with the
enemy its ground and to use the weapons
it has furnished
Whatever the information may be that Secre-
tary Manning will receive he does not propose
to use it except to his own advantage and that
of his party. He has said that he does not intend
to reproduce the matter in his report or make it
public. If he considers it unwise to recommend
certain changes and wise to ask others, he will
so act if he finds it to his partys interest to do
So This thing of an official asking in his official
capacity for the inside of business conditions for
the purpose OF private information looks like
playinp the public for Dunes