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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
MEETING oF THn CABINET.
The Mexican boundary Line DIscuss ed
The Annual Reports.

The Mexican boundary Line Discuss ed
The Annual Reports.
WASHINGTON, Oct 27.--The Cabinet
meeting to-day was attended by all the
members except the Postmaster General,
who is out of the city. The session was
devoted principally to the consideration
OF questions arising under the establish
ment Of the boundary line between the
United States and Mexico, and resulted
in the formulation of series OF instruc-
tions 10 the officers engaged In that SER
vice on behalf Of this government.
The question Of allowing the publica-
tion by the press Of the annual reports OF
bureau officers in advance Of their being
submitted to Congress was also cOnsid-
cred, and 1t was decided 70 leave the mat
ter entirely to the discretion Of the heads
of the bureaus and departments. These
reports, and also those of the mem bers OF
the Cabinet, have FOR many years been
made public in advance of their submis-
sion In bulk to Congress with the Presl-
dents annual message.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
BAYARD's POLICY.
ConsuIs in South and Central America
not to be Speedily Removed.

ConsuIs in South and Central America
not to be Speedily Removed.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.--The Star to-
says it is understood that Secretary Bay
ard does not contemplate making any
changes In the consular service in coun-
tries south Of the United States for some
time yet. II is the policy Of the State De-
partment to cultivate more friendly rela-
tions with Mexico and the South and Cen
trail American people, and 10 extend
our commercial intercourse IN
that direction. For this reason
consuls who have already secured the
good opinion OF the people with whom they
have to deal, Il 10 thought, will be Of
greater service just now than new men
would. who would have to devote much Of
their time at first 10 making acquaint-
ances and winning confidence. The delay
in filling consular and diplomatic posi-
tons IL due not more to a desire TO respect
the tenure Of Office law than 70 O wish 10
maintain a high standing for the service
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
TnoNlPsoN IN HIs GLORY.
The County Democracy Hold q Great
Ratification Meeting.

New YORK, Oct. 27.-Fourteenth street
was ablaze with light tonight, the oooa-
sion being the County Democracy gather
Ing at Steinway hall to hold a mass meet
ing to ratiiy the State and local nomina-
tions. When the leaders and men OF
prominence walked upon the stage soon
alter s O'Clock the house was eramued.
Park Commissioner Beekman called the
meeting to order. II. Ellery Anderson
was made Chairman. A series OF resolu-
tions were adopted laudlng the State and
local candidates in warm terms. Then Mr.
Anderson introduced Congressman
George l.. Converse, OF Ohio. He said
Mr.. Converse was called to answer the
Foraker speech at Madison Square Gar
den a few nights ago. Mr.. Converse
was greeted with a storm Of applause,
and when the tumult had abated he be-
gan his address, which proved TO be an
eloquent argument for Ascendancy Of the
principles OF the Democratic party in Ma
tional, State, and even munich
pal affairs. The crowd was enormous
tonight and surged away up past the
Academy OF Music, even to the hne build
ing OF Tammany hall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
MIssIssIPPrs NEGRO FAIR.

Gov. Lowry Compliments the ColOred
People OF the state.
JACKSON, MISS, Oct. 27.--The colored
State fair was formally opened to-day.
Gov. Lowry, accompanied by several dis
tinguished gentlemen, including ex-sena-
tor Bruce, was escorted TO the grounds by
the military. Isaiah r. Montgomery, col
Ored, Of Vicksburg. then offered prayer.
GOV. Lowry, in "A short address, declared
the fair open. Tie paid a high compli-
ment to the progress Of the colored peo-
pie, and was frequently applauded. His
words Of praise OF B. X. Bruce, while
United States Senator, were loudly
applauded by the large audience, as was
his allusion 10 the peaceful and happy re-
lations now existing between the two
races in this state.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
Eliza's VirginIty.

LONDON. oct. 27.--In the Armstrong
case to-day the prosecution eubpWnaed
DR.. Smith, and he deposed that be chloro-
formed and examined tie girl Eliza ARM
strong, and certified to her yirginity at
the request OF SIR. Stead and Mr.. Bram-
well Booth. This testimony created a
sensation In court. Mr.. stead paid DR..
Smith guineas for the examination 0r
protection. DIR. jarrett was In bed
awake IN the same bedroom At the time.
DR.. smith was a friend OF the Salvation
Army. lie had never performed such an
examination before.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28

WARRINGTON, oct. 27.--The following
fourth-class postmasters were appointed
to-day.
In South Carollna-At Pritchardville,
y. B. Black; 1T Westminster, Henry B.
Zimmerman.
In Alabama-At ReptOn, Allen J. Jack
son.
In Georgia-At Palmetto, X. 9. Rhodes;
NJ Bremen, Richard Field.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
DIES IN DISGRACE.
A Merchant OF Chester, Dead in Bed
with a Female from Augusta

A Merchant of Chester, Dead in Bed
with Female from Augusta
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Oct. 27.-W. o.
Moore, of Chester, S. c., arrived at the
Central hotel last night, accompanied by
a woman whose name is unknown, but
who is supposed to be from Augusta, Ga.
They registered as man ana wife and were
assigned to a room on the fourth floor. At
O'Clock this morning the smell of escap-
ing gas attracted the attention OF the hall
boy. and tracing it TO their room he found
Moore dead in bed and the woman uncon-
sciOus and just alive. Doctors were sum-
moned, and after working with her until
noon TODAY pronounced her recovery
probable, though she was still uncon-
sciOus. Moore's body was sent TO Ches-
ter, where he has a wife and three children.
Moore was a merchant Of Chester. He
was greatly under the influence OF liquor
when he arrived at the hotel here. 1t is
believed he turned of the gas and acci-
dentally turned 1t on again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
INDIANS ATTACK A SETTLER.
One of the RedsIIIns Felled to the Floor
and Their Object FOiIed.


MANDAN, OAK, Oct. 27.-A dispatch
from Glenullen, 40 miles east of this point,
says: News has just been received here
that james Gray, living alone a miles
north of Glenullen, was attacked Thurs
day night by two Indians, who came to
his house and asked for food. Having
eaten all theydesired, one OF the Indians,
large and powerfully built, took down
Gray's repeating Winchester rifle, placed
the muzzle to Gray's breast, aud pulled
the trigger. Fortunately there was no
cartridge in the barrel. The Indian then
put q cartridge in, whereupon Gray
seized a whifiletree, and before the gun
could be brought to bear upon him, struck
the Indian on the head, and the gun was
discharged into the side of the house.
The rife was dropped in the scuflle.
FIGHT FOR LIRE
Then commenced, rough and tumble
fight, both Indians taking part. Gray lost
bis hold of the whiflletree, caught up a car
penters hatehet and struck the Indian
nearest to him on the head, which ielled
him to the floor The other Indian fled.
Gray seized the fallen Indian by the heels
and dragged him out and fastened the
door. Whether the Indian was dead or
not, Gray was unable to say. Friday
morning a settler happened to go to
Gray's house, and found him In bed,
badly bruised and scratched, scarcely
able to raise himself. Gray says that the
Indian that fed came back during the
night and carried away the other.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
SYMPATHY FOR CRIMINALS.
Indianapolis Negroes Threaten to Cause
Trouble.

Indianapolis Negroes Threaten to Cause
Trouble.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Oct. 27.-There is
a spirit of uneasiness manifested among
the negroes over the recent fatal injuries
received by members Of their race from
widely differing causes. They have taken
up the case of Harrison Taskell, who
comsItted an outrageous assault on a
German girl and was shot by his victims
brother in the criminal court, and are
banding together for his support. A
meeting WAS held TO take measures to Sc
cure competent counsel for his defense,
and the Mayor last night received letter
signed "COmmittee of Ten," saying that
the colored people are very indignant at
the treatment they have been receiving,
and that the shooting down Of their men
must be stopped by fair means or foul.
They concluded by saying: 1--WE Will have
justice or there will be trouble"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
DIE. sTEKRETT SAFE.

Minister Cox Reports His Return to
Constantiuople from Athens.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-Some anxiety
having been felt as TO the whereabouts
and welfare OF Or. Sterrett, the eminent
archnologist, who has been making ex-
plorations in Asia Minor, and who had
not been heard from for several months,
the Department OF state, in compliance
with the request OF several scientists,
made inquiry by telegraph OF Mr. Cox. the
United States Minister at ConstantinOple,
regarding him. Mr.. Cox reports that Dir.
sterrett Is well, and that he has just re-
turned from Athens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
CHARGED WITH ENIBEzzLING.
W. j. Best Accused of ApprOpriating
$4,000 OF Bank Funds.

Boston, oct. 27.--WIlliam j. Best, a,
fnanoier who was prominently connected
with the affairs OF the collapsed Pacific
bank, In this city, was arrested in New
York to-day, charged with embezzling
$4,000 as trustee of the win OF the late
Francis w. Carruth. Mr.. Carruth left q
fund of $40 900, the income Of which was
to 20 TO his son, w. W. Carruth. Before
the Pacific bank failed young Carruth
borrowed $4,000 from the bank on his
personal note, and as security for the
loan transferred TO the bank the income of
this fund. After the first failure OF the
bank Mr.. Best, as an expert, was en-
plOyed In practical charge Of the banks
affairs. w hen Receiver Price took charge
Of the wreck he said this note, and its
security could not be found, and there
was no record Of any payment by MIR.
Best as trustee. The evidence was strong
that Mr.. Best had used a portion OF the
securities in speculation, and had sold
the remainder outright.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
COMPLETING THE CRUISERS.

An Order tor Continuance of Work Ex-
pected to be Issued Soon.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The assignees
Of John Roach held conference this af-
ternoon with Secretary Whitney and the
Naval Advisory Board with reference to
the completion Of the new cruisers. The
vessels are to be completed by the Navy
Department at the contractors yard and
by his woTkmen. and the meeting to-day
was to make arrangements for going on
with the work. The Secretary called for
a report from the assignees concerning
the organization of the yards where the
work is to be done, the compensation of
the workmeu, etc. This report will be
made in few days, and the order TO pro-
ceed with the work will probably then be
given.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
Southern Patents.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.-The following
patents we're issued today: John Hill,
Of Columbus. Ga, automatic fire extin-
guishor; w. /. Collins, OF Jackson, Ca,
fertilizer distributor; Joseph A. EscO. Of
Crawford, and e. q. R0a0, OF Athens,
tor; William b. Thomas, Of Athens, Ca.
a freight checking device; John Davis, or
Charleston, 8. c., q device for extracting
aud refining crude Oil.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
AMERICAN MISSIONS.
Reports OF oficers Which Show a Year
of Prosperous Work.

Reports of onicers Which Show a Year
of Prosperous Work.
MADISON, WIS, oct. 21.--The thirty
ninth annual meeting Of the American
Missionary Association was begun in
this city this afternoon. The report OF
the treasurer showed the receipts for the
yeaI ended Sent. 30 to be s20O,S06, the ex-
penditures $500, ,345. The annual report OF
the secretary shows work done in the
South as follows: Number OF churches
III, missionaries 50, pastors ll9. men,
bers 6,SSi, Sunday school scholars 10, ,569.
The educational work shows: Char
tered institutions, 6; normal and graded
schools, IA; common schools, 80; instruct
ors. $50; pupils, 8,S23.
The work in the woman's bureau has
been good. From different States 80, 152
have been collected in this way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
CLEVELANDss VoTE.

He VIII Go to Buffalo Sunday Vote Of
the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Pit was stated
at the White House this afternoon that
the President will leave Washington Sun
day evening and proceed direct 10 Buffalo,
where he will cast his vote for the Demo
cratic State ticket. and return to Wash
ington. arriving here Wednesday evening
or Thursday morning. He Will probably
make the journey alone. Secretary Man
ming, who votes in Albany, will probably
leave here Saturday night, and Secretary
Whitney, VINO votes in New York city,
will probably leave Monday. Private
Secretary Lamont viii also leave Monday
morning for his home in Cortland county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
GcIenoe I'M France.

PARIS, Oct. 27.-At a meeting of the
Academy Of Sciences to-day, M. Depres
reported that the experiment for the
transmission Of electrical power over a
distance. Of fifty eight kilometres between
Crell and Layillette was a complete sue
cess.
NJ. Pasteur furnished proofo his theory
that incubation was easily practicable
and cured hydrOpsobla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
Americans Bec0me wexicans

EAGLE PASS, TEX, oct. g7.--Informa-
ton has been received here from high
authority tnat the Americans owning the
Las Crulcos mines In the State OF COahuila,
Mex, have been 80 harassed and worried
by petty Mexican officials that they have
taken an oath OF allegiance 20 the Mexi-
can government, hoping that by becoming
Mexican citizens they will receive prOtec-
ti0n 10 their interests, which has been de-
MED by the government heretofore.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
KILLS HIs FATHER.

CowardIy Deed OF KentuokIan Be-
meath His Ancestral Roof
sT. LOUIS, Oct. 27.--John Buford, son
OF William Buford, well-to-do farmer,
living eight miles from shelbyyille, Mo-,
shot his father yesterday, ihhlctlng a
wound from which be died in few hours.
The two had had several quarrels lately,
and yesterday while the family were 20
gether in one room In the house John en-
tered and emptied the contents Of a
double-barreled shotgun into bis father's
head. lie then fed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
Tho Vote at Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 27.--This morning
the court having failed TO make an order
regarding the Democratic claim for re-
examination Of the ballots in the alder
manic recount, and the Republican COM
missioner protesting and refusing to give
up the KEY to the box, the Democrats
took Ratchet and broke open the box.
IL Is reported that they found what was
required to give Ripley. the Democratic
can didate, two majority.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
al DneI In the atreef-

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Oct. GA
special from Gadsden. Ala, reports the
shooting affray between MAJ. j. ii. Wiley
and j. ID. Young, two prominent citizens
OF Gadsden. Young met Wiley on the
street and slapped his face. Both drew
pistols. and eight shots were fired. Young
received wound in the thigh. A former
misunderstanding was the cause Of to-
davis encounter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
CAI, BAPNs RuRNED.

s3O,5OO I'm Losses with an Insurance
ohset OF Only $4,000.
MOBILE, ALA, Oct. 2T.-The Wilkinson
street car stables and the sheds Of the
CITY railroad company were burned this
morning. The fire originated in the hay
roO,.i and spread rapidly. The buildings
were valued at $1,000 and were destroyed.
together with 40 cars, valued at $4,000,
aud feed 10 the value OF $1,000. The in.
surance Is $4,000. Six small dwelling
houses were also consumed. They were
valued at $500.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
Tndionn's Townshin Ronds.

VINcENNKs, IND, Oct. 27.-lnterest I'm
the gigantic township bond swindle has
been somewhat revived by decision In
the Circuit Court Of Davies county, in a
suit brought TO enforce the payment Of
warrants issued by the Trustee Of Reeve
township for school supplies, the Judge
deciding that as 1t WIS not averred that
the goods were necessary or suitable
the plaintiff could not recover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.--Mr. Curry, the
newly.appointed Minister to Spain, and
his wife, we're entertained at dinner to-
night By his predecessor, Gen. John W.
Foster Among the other guests we're
Secretary Bayard, Chief Justice Waite,
and the spanish Minister.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
Russo-German ExtradItion

BERLIN, Oct. 27.-Die National Zietuag
states that Russia has arranged an extra
ditiOn treaty with Bavaria similar to the
one recently arranged with Prussia. The
inference Is that Russia is taking "A SINH
lar proceeding with each OF the component
states Of Germany in order to avoid ad-
verse criticism OF the Rsiohstag. The
ZeihunG comments on the subject in an
angry manner, end upbralds the govern
ment for adopting this underhand policy
of ignoring the Reichstag.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
pLEDGER FouNp eumrx.
SEVENTY FISHERMEN LOST.
1900 Persons Ashore on Labrador in
Destitute Condition.


Destitute Condition.
HALIFAX, N. S., Oct. G.--A dispatch
received to-day from st. John, N. F.,
says: A great storm ragged off the coast
of Labrador on Oct. IL, doing i'm
mense damage among the fishing fleet
gathered there. Eighty vessels were
wrecked, and at least seventy men of the
crews OF the vessels were lost. Two
thousand persons are now ashore In des-
titute condition. The news has created
great excitement here. Steamers will be
Immediately dispatched to the scene OF
the disaster with provisions, clothing and
other comforts for the castaways
RACED FOR POUR DAYS.
BOsTON, Oct. 27.--A dispatch received
here In relation to the storm on the Lab
radOr coast says 1t ragged from oct. II to
10, during which time over 100 lives We're
lost. No further details have been re-
ceived owing 10 the lack of telegraphio
facilities. Efforts are being made, how
ever, TO obtain more cofnplete information.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28

PARIS. Oct. 27.-M. de Freycinet, Min-
ister Of Foreign Affairs, has advised tha
Burmese government 10 avoid a quarrel
with England. He refuses TO take any
further action in the matter beyond try
ing to convince Lord Salisbury that
France does not seek 10 establish a pro-
tectOrate over Burmah, or 10 obtain any
advantage except a commercial treaty
with that country.
lie journal deS DebdtS advises England
20 act In friendly concert with France for
the settlement OF the Burmese trubles.
THEBAw REPORTED MURDERED.
RANGoON. Oct. 27.-lt is rumOred here
that revolution has broken out at Mans
dalay, and that King Thebaw has been
murdered. .
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
A TRIBUTE no RELIGIoN.
Emperor william Declares IL the Highs
est Possession of His People.

est Possession OF His People.
BERLIN, Oct. 27.-Emperor William
yesterday visited the cathedral chapel to
inspect the new altar picture-the adoras
tlon of the Magi. Court Chaplain KogeI
related TO the Emperor the history Of s3e
picture, and Count Won Arnim, President
Of the synod. thanked his Majesty for his
continued favOrs. The Emperor, reply
ing, congratulated Chaplain KOgel upon.
his devotion TO well-d0ing. Continuing.
he said: "In these, my latter days, call
heaven to witness that have always con-
sidered religion the only foundation ON
which depends everything. 1t is the high
est possession Of my people,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
NJ. snrtorls not seeking Dlvorce

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 27.-The widow Of
Gen. Grant has been greatly grieved and
pained by the public discussion OF the
domestic affairs OF her daughter, Mrs.
sart0ris. The Public Ledgeris authorized
70 say that all reports TO the effect that
Mrs. Sartoris has applied or contemplates
applying for a divorce or separation from
her husband are entirely without founda-
tlon and cruel 10 her feelings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
AN INDIAN FOR WEST POINT.
HoIe-In-the-Day Wants TO Don the
Blue and Brass.

WASHINGTON, oct. 27.- Hole-in-the-
Day, great-grandson Of the Chippewa
chief OF that name, is In the city with
Minnesota influence 70 secure from the
President an appointment 70 West Point
when q vacancy occurs. lie iB yOuhk'
tail. and straight, and OF very proposes
Inc persOnal appqarance, with but little
10 suggest Indian Wood in his veins. He
dresses well, and is said to be highly edu-
Gated Tor his years. He was at the war
Department to-day and made a very
favorable impression upon the officials he
met.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
pync Arrcsted.

LoN3OE, Oct. 27.-Mr. Pyne, the Par
nellite candidate for Parliament for
Waterford, who was arrested for making
an alleged seditOus speech at Clonem.
has been discharged, It having been
proved that In his speech he advocated
bOyCOtting but not violence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28

ATLANTIC CrTr, n. j., Oct. 27.--About
$50 feet OF the bridge Of tho .Pleasantyille
and Atlantic City Turnpike Company
fell this afternoon while about fifty people
were on IT, Many OF them were thrown
into the water. but fortunately none were
drowned. The cause Of the accident was
the eating OF the plling by worms until
they became honey-c0mbed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28

RIo JANKRo, Oct. 25.--The Empress
Of Brazil has fallen down a staircase and
broken her arm. Her Majesty's condi-
ton cnuaoa much anxiety.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28

LISBON, Oct. 27.-The Portuguese gov
eminent has transported 10 the Azores a
score OF Spanish political refugees impli-
Gated In the Republican plot against the
throne OF Spain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
GoULD's FAST YACHT.
A Challenge from MIR. HerreshOf Ac
Cepted by the Financier.

n GhalAGuE6 ANoHh AAoAAHtANh AAN-
Cepted by the Financier.
NEW YORK, Oct. 27.--At meeting of
the American Yacht Club tonight Jay
Gould, his son George and Mr.. Herreshofr,
of the stiletto, were present. The regatta
committee decided upon the disputedrace
that the Atalanta, owned by Mr.. Gould,
was entitled to the race, as Mr.. Herre-
shOf's steamer had not followed the course
as laid out. There was a friendly dis
cussion in regard to the decision, and
finally Mr.. Herreshoff made a proposal
that he and MIR. Gould should test the
supremacy of the speed Of their yachts.
GOULD ACCEPTS.
He offered to join Mr.. Gould in pur-
chasing a cup jointly and to run race
early in the spring to decide who would
be victor. Mr.. Gould accepted the
challenge, and the course as laid out is to
be from Fort Adams, Newport, TO Sandy
point buoy on Long Island sound, a
distance Of 100 miles, the yachts to pass
south of Fishers island. The club has
also decided to give a cup costing $4,000
for an International race between steam
yachts, any steam yacht belonging to a
European yacht club belng eligible for
the race. Designs for the cup are now
being prepared.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-28
Cocrclnn in DENMARK

COPENHAGEN, Oct. 27.-Temporary
coerclye laws have been published In the
official gazette and q force Of military
has been detailed 10 assist the civil an