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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
SCUTTLERS OF A SHIP.
$2I, 500 INSURANCE THE OBJECT
OF THE CRIME.

Owner, Captain and Mate I'm Court to
Pay the PenAlty-Holes Bored Below
the Vessels Water Line-The Captains
Allegation of UnseawOrthiness Dis
proven by an Examination After the
Vessel Had Been TOwed into Port.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 14.-Frederlck l..
Clayton, senior partner Of the ship
brokerage firm of f. l.. Clayton & Co.,
Alfred Brotherton and George w. Brown
were to-day arrested on warrant issued
by United States Commissioner Rogers
on charge Of having conspired to de-
fraud insurance companies. Mr.. Clayton
owned the brig o. B. Stillman, Of which
BrOtherton was Captain and Brown mate.
The brig sailed from Charleston, S. c.,
Sept. 5, 1884, with a cargo OF slaves for
the West Indies. On Sept. "a she was
abandoned at sea, and her crew picked
uD three days later by passing schooner.
In the early part OF April, 1885, the brig
was picked up and towed to Bermuda.
HEAVY INSURANCE. .
She was insured for 1900 in the Boston
Marine Company, and $1,000 in the Mill
Vile Company of New Jersey. On the
freight and cargo there was 900 in the
and $l,S00 in the Merchants Mutual Of
Baltimore, ali of which was paid to Mr..
Clayton on the statement of Capt.
Brotherton that he was compelled to
abandon the brig because of the heavy
weather and the unseaworthiness of the
vessel. When the Stillman arrived at
Bermuda she was examined by the agents
of the underwriters, who found the vessel
in excellent condition but with a number
of holes below the water line which had
evidently been bored from the inside.
DETECTIVES PUT TO WORK.
The underwriters at once put the mat
ter in hands of Smith, West and Lyons,
detectives of this city, and they arrested
all three men to-day. Mr.. Clayton was
released on $4,000 bail, but for the others
bail was refused. A singular coincidence
is the fact that only this morning informa-
tlOn was received here that the schooner
f. K. Mcdonald, Of which Capt. Brother
ton took command after the Stillman
was wrecked, had heen cast away of
Turks island, from where she was bound
to Baltimore, and that the Mcdonald was
also owned by Mr.. Clayton. The Otfense
with which Capt. BrOtherton is charged
is punishable with death. Mr.. Clayton
has always stood high in this community,
but detectives are ia possession of facts
which prove beyond doubt his completely
in the attempt to traudulently obtain the
insurance ON the vessel and cargo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
DEAD IN HIS ORCHARD.
A Prominent Lawyer OF Dalton Commits
Suicide While Deapondent.

DALTON, GA, Sept. 14.-Dalton was
thrown into great excitemet yesterday
by the report that Col. j. A. johnson
had been found dead in the woods near
his home about three-fourths OF mile
from the city. An immediate lnvestIga-
tion proved the report true. Coroner
Sutherland was notified, and procuring a
jury at once repaired to the nome Of
Col. johnson. The body was found in his
orchard under an apple tree, about 100
yards from the house. A small Smith Il
Wesson pistol lay by his side, two cham
bers of which were empty. The inquest
brought out the fact that on Wednesday
morning last Col. johnson had left home
to visit Chattanooga, but about noon re-
turned home and remarked TO his wife
that he would lay down till dinner was
ready. He went TO his room. His fall
ure to appear when called to dinner
brought his wife 10 the chamber. She
found it empty, he having quietly depart
ed without her knowledge.
ALL FEAR ALLAYED,
1t was ascertained that he had gone
back TO the city, aud had been TO the de-
pot inquiring what time trains lett for At
lanta. As he had relatives in Atlanta, IL
was thought that he had gone there, but
1t seems he returned home late In the
evening, reached his orchard unobserved,
and committed suicide. This was We'd
nesday evening, and his body had lain
there over three days. The flesh had all
disappeared from his face and neck, and
decomposition was so far advanced that
it was with difficulty that his body could
be handled. Ill health, brought on by an
affection of the mind and financial mat
ters. were the causes of his rash act. He
was a prominent lawyer, and his tragic
death is "A severe shock to his many
friends. The funeral took place Sunday
evening. The Coroner's jury, after hear
ing the evidence, returned verdict that
the deceased came 10 his death by pistol
shots in the head, inflicted by his own
hand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
A CONFERENCE IN PROSPECT.
CANTA,S CAPTURE.

No Quarter Given by the Rebel Troops
and Terrible Carnage the Result.
PANAMA, Sept. 5.-The latest adyices
from Lima give details of the battle of
Canta on Aug. Is. On the morning Of that
day a detachment Of government troops
occupying the town Of Canta, sixty miles
from Lima, in a valley running parallel
to thatIof Rlmac, was surprised by some
what numerous division Of Gen. Caceres'
army. and after sharp action OF several
hours was forced 10 flee in disorder. The
fight was hand-to-hand in the streets. No
quarter was given, and most dreadful
scenes OF carnage occurred. The houses
where some OF the defeated soldiers had
taken refuge were broken open, and all
found within were murdered without
distinction of age, sex or character, and
tnen the bodies we're burned. A few OF
the most determined OF the government
cavalrymen. headed by Col. Pachas, cut
their way through their opponents and
made good their escape. A machine gun
had been dismantled and thrown into the
river before the enemy could reach II.
Col. Bustamente, 10 whose counsel the
defeat was due, seeing that all WAS lost,
blew his brings out on the field of action
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
JUSTICE WAITE WELCOMED.

The "Inns OF Court" Expected 20 Give
Evidence OF their Hospitality.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Times to-day
says: "The statement Will be read with
interest that we have the presence Of the
Chief Justice Of the United States among
US. IL Is regretable, though, that the time
OF the year prevents concerted action
respecting his visit being taken on the
part Of the different Inns Of Court.' The
legal profession, however, will extend
Chief Justice Waite that cOrdiaiity given
by Americans 10 Lord Chief Justice
Coleridge on the occasion OF the latter's
visit 10 the United States. But 1t is fitting
that the presence among us OF judge YET
more eminent in position than Lord
Coleridge be known aud recognized by
1la -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
BLAINEs TRICK TRUMPED.
Col. Morton Shows that His Paper was
Not Filled with Campaign Scandals.


Not Filled with Campaign Scandals.
WAsHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Secretary En-
dicott said to member of the administra-
tion who saw him last week that the
alleged interview with him recently pub
lished, in which he was made to say that
Col. Morton would not be appointed Post
master at Augusta, Me-, because the
newspaper with which he was connected
printed scandals about Blaine last fall,
was lie out of the whole cloth. 1t was
absolutely baseess. He had neither said
nor thought anything OF the sort. The
fact Is, that neither the President nor any
member Of his Cabinet believes that Col.
MortOn's newspaper published scan
The President has had the file of the
paper left with him by Col. Morton, has
examined it, and. it is understood, is sat
ished that the charge that scandals about
Blaine were published in it Is false. The
President Will act in this case before long.
His action will not be controlled by Mr.
Blaine nor anybody else.
BAYARD TO TAKE A REST.
Secretary Bayard has left the city to
stay few days with his family, who
have been spending the summer near
Gloucester, Mass, and then to bring them
home. The list OF foreign appointments
which he submitted to the President has
been approved, and the names of the
lucky men will be announced within the
next two weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
An Explosion at a Compress.

NORFOLK. VA. Sept. 1A.-An explosion
occurred al the National compress this
afternoon, damaging the machinery and
building badly, but fortunately only one
boy was painfully, but not fatally, hurt.
This press is intended TO compress three
bales Of cotton into one, and "A similar ex-
plosion occurred last season.
The accident was caused by the break
ing OF defective pin n inches in diane
ter. put in last summer. The manage
ment say that the damage will be repaired
within six weeks, and will not interfere
with the exporting cotton business con-
templated this season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
STEAD SMILES CoMPLACENTLY.
Mrs. BrOughton Denies that Eliza was
Sold-The G4 Only q Gift.

Mrs. BrOughtOn Denies that Eliza was
Sold-The 81 Only Gift.
LONDON, sept. 14.-The examination Of
the defendants in the Eliza Armstrong alb
duction case was resumed at the Bow
Street Police Court to-day. Mrs. Brough-
ton, who, it Is alleged, conducted the sale Of
the girl, denied that Eliza was sold, an d
declared that she accepted "a from Mrs.
Jarrett in consideration of past kindness
es. The testimony of Mrs. .Broughton was
finished this afternoon. The magistrate
frequently told MIR. Stead that his ques-
tions were irrelevant. Mr.. Stead smiled
cOmplacently whenever he thought he had
scored a point. The evidence of Mrs.
BrOughtOD. however, was not materially
shaken. Mrs. Armstrong was the next
witness, and she testified that she had OBJ
jected TO her daughter entering service
because she was required at home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
COAL OARS RUNNING WILD.

Two CollierIes in Pennsylvania the
Scene of Similar Accidents on the Same
Day.
SHENANDOAH, PA, Sept. 14.-John
Zaker and John Bainbrdge, both young
men, were instantly killed at the Indian
Ridge colliery this afternoon. They were
loading coal from underneath a breaker,
when six empty cars which broke loose
from train above rushed down the siding
and collided with the cars the men were
loading, crushing them to death.
The pulley at the top Of the breaker at
colnery No. 4 of the Lehigh Valley Coal
Company broke to-day, Drecipitating a
loaded car off the platform below, where
twelve men were working. ConnOr
Denery and two Polanders were severely
iniured. one of the latter, it is thought,
fatally. All the men narrowly escaped
death,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
Time Frittered Away.

ATLANTA, Sept. 14.-Owing to small
attendance in the Senate and House to-
day little business was transacted OF any
Importance. The Senate held an after
noon session, read number OF local bills
tie first time, and passed one bill incor-
poratiDg the LaGrange North and South
railroad.
The House passed the entire day DIS
cussing resolutions providing for the day
OF adjournment, none 81 which passed. and
considering other matters that ended
without beneficial results. The only i'm
portant business transacted was the pass
age OF "A resolution 10 hold three sessions
daily after Monday next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15

AUSTIN, TEX, Sept. 14.--Col. MoCul-
loch, one Of the special land commission
ers, has forwarded 20 the Governor an
elaborate report, showing that the school
lands are being extensively used for tree
grazing In violation OF the law In Presi-
diO county. The report gives the names
OF number OF depredatOrs. Some are
occupying vast ranges for their cattle
where they have not leased an acre Of
land, and others occupying ranges, only
small portions Of which they have leased
from the state.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
RUINED BY BOGUS PAPER.
The Jennings County Bank of Vernon,
Ind. Makes an = assignment.

The Jennings County Bank of Vernon,
Ind. Makes an = assignment.
VERNON, IND, Sept. 14.-C. E. Cook,
proprietor of the jennings County Bank
at North Vernon, made an assignment
this morning. The bank had been dealing
heavily in township bonds of Davies
and other counties, concerning the
alleged Illegal character of which there
has recently been so much talk. The
bank, it is said, holds $4,000 worth of
these securities, and, it is asserted, that
Cook has sold large quantities of these
bonds to Eastern capitalists, who propose
10 bring suit against him. The deposits
of the bank amount to about $4,000, in
cluding $4,000 of county money. Z. G.
McGannOn is the assignee. 1t will be
several days before the condition of the
bank can be known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
GEoRGIA's CENTRAL CITY.

A New City EdItor-Cut by Revolving
Saw-Feu Dead from n Chair.
MACON, GA, Sept. IA party, con-
ssting of George II. Fountaine, Francis
Fountaine, Mrs. b. b. Fountaine, and
Mrs. s. w. Alexander, passed through
Macon this morning in charge of the re-
mains Of DR.. Francis A. Stanford, prom
Inent physician OF Columbus, who died at
the home Of Col. Alexander, in Marietta.
A. lyerson Branham, who has made an
enviable reputation In the journalistic
world, and recently the Macon correspon-
dent Of the Atlanta Constitution, has ac-
cepted the position OF city editor OF the
Macon Telegraph and Messenger, vice
Julian Rogers, who will desert
the Faber fraternity for a more congenial
mercantile life. He will, however, linger
on the Telegraph and Messenger until
Oct. /, when he will take "a position with
Campbell, Tindall a. Co. Mr.. Branham
will be quite an acquisition TO the Iete-
graph.
CUT BY SAW.
painful accident happened to John
Taylor, a negro employed at Paterson's
planning mill, in East Macon, this morning
about 8 O'clock. Taylor had been engaged
saving timber on a circular saw, and
Was III the dtb vi AufOMtuk DH Tue Ut1bs4
when Mr.. Chapman, not anticipat-
ing TaylOr's intention, threw off
the belt. This knocked Taylor's
hand on the rapidly revolving saw,
and cut his left hand half in two between
the knuckles and wrist. Or. McCrary
dressed the wounded member.
Mrs. b. s. Marshall died very suddenly
at 5:15 O'Clock yesterdayafternOOn Mrs.
Marshall has for years lived with her
daughter, Mrs. Michael j. Divine, at No.
100 Plum street. She had been complain
Ing for a week past, hut was very we'll
yesterday, eating very heartily at break
fast and dinner.
DIED WITHOUT WARNING.
Yesterday afternoon she was sitting in
her room in company with her family, en-
gagged in animated conversation. With
out any warning she fell out OF the chair
in which she was sitting TO the floor,
striking her head against the leg OF
a bedstead. She must have died immedI-
ately, as no signs of life we're visible after
she FELL although DR.. Holt was called in
and every known restorative applied.
The doctor gave it as his opinion that the
cause Of her death was heart disease. Mrs.
Marshall was the wife Of B. 5. Marshall,
a well-knOwn printer, now dead. She
was 90 years old, and consistent men,
Der of the Methodist church. Her funeral
services were read this afternoon at 4
O'clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
petrOleum EscaDinp.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-The Tide
water Pipe Company's pipe running
through Delaware county, Pa, was torn
apart by a stone-laden siO0p in DARBY
creek on Sunday, and petroleum is run.
ming down the creek and over the adjoin.
ing marshes. Workmen have been sent
fr m Chester 10 repair the break, but
great trouble is experienced Ia connect
ing the pipes under water. About 10000
barrels have escaped
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
Georgia CrODs.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 1.-THE State
Commissioner Of Agriculture has just
issued his report for September. He re-
ports the cotton crop four points below
the condition OF August. Rains are
abundant, and the indications are I'm
favor Of rust. There is q slight increase
IN the estimate OF the corn yield over the
report Of August. The average condition
OF rice Is %, sugarcane o., sweet potatoes
81, Irish potatoes 9S. A fatal disease IL
reported among hogs In several sections
Of the State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
RemnvaI or a Minister.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l4.-secretary
Manning to-day dismissed Jabez Fox, a
fourth-class clerk In the Registers Office.
Mr.. Fox ia pastor OF the swedenbOrgian
church, on Capitol hill. The reason
given by Register Rosecrans for his re-
moval is that 1t was the pleasure Of the
appointing power 70 do 80.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
Trnmps suffocated by Oats.

GUILFoRD, IND, sept. 14.--A freight
train on the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, ST.
Louis aud Chicago railroad separated on
n steep grade near here Saturday night.
the rear section afterwards telescoDing
that attached TO the engine. Nine tramps
were imprisoned IN a car OF oats, and
three OF them we're sudtcated. Two have
been identified az James McGary and
Millard +. Ewing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
AM ANN Crushed in T,yo Places

sANDERsoN, FLA, Sept. 14.-Robert
Dooing. a train hand on the Florida Cen
trail aud Western road, this morning,
while climbing to the top Of some box
cars, the train being in motion, was
resulted In his left arm being crushed in
two places. he was doing we'll atlast sc-
aouufs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
rev sam Jones ReVivaI.

ATLANTA, GA, Sept. l4.-One week ago
Rev. sam Jones, the noted Tevivalist, be-
gan series OF camp meeting exercises IN
Gainesville, Ga. The meetings have de-
veloped phenomenal features and are at
tended by audiences OF many thousands.
It IL the most notable affair OF the kind
ever held in Georgia. Rev. Jones goes TO
81. Joseph, NO., when these meetings are
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
A Female Horse Thicf.

DoDGEvlLE, Wis, Sept. IA female
horse thief, giving the name 81 Mary l..
Sheppard, was captured here to-day while
attempting 20 sell q team stolen from
Darlington, Wis. livery stable. Sho
claimed TO belong At Webster City, la,
and gives her age at IA years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
SIGNS OF COMING PROSPERITY
Iron Works Which Have Been Idle for
Two Years Resume Work.

Two Years Resume Work.
READING, PA, Sept. 14.-Furnace No,
1, OF the Reading iron works, which have
been idle over two years, was started up
to-day, giving employment to about 60
hands.
The Keystone iron works, which have
been idle for year and half, will now
be thoroughly oyerhaued and repaired
with view to starting up in two or three
weeks. The works give employment TO
several hundred hands.
HUNDREDS OF HANDS MADE BUSY.
LANCASTER, PA, Sept. l4-The C0lum-
bia rolling mill, operating ten pudding
and one heating furnace, was started up
to-day after a long suspension, giving em-
ployment 70 several hundred hands.
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DIED WITHOUT WARNING.
TEN CoRPsEs IN ONE HOUSE.
A Startling Incident of the SMALLPOX
Plague at Montreal.

n ShhftAlnk lDCtueub Oh Ano bmAll-E on
Plague nc Montreal.
MONTREAL, Sept. 1.-THE official state
ment OF the health officer to-day shows
that 13 deaths from smallpox were re-
ported Saturday and 4S yesterday. A
great majority Of these, however, were
children. The number Of deaths for the
week ending last night, as reported TO the
health Office, was 1913. No statement has
been made yet az 10 the number OF new
cases reported yesterday. The Catholic
public schools opened to-day, and the
Protestant schools will open tomorrow.
A house called "Noah's Ark" on College
street, In which over % families are iiv-
ing, contributed 10 deaths from smallpox
in one day, i've c0rpses being taken out
OF the house at one time and i've a few
hours later. Some cases OF the disease
are reported at Point st. Charles.
NEW YORK SCHOOL INJECTED.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE health Off.
GERS nave today discovered two more
cases Of smallpox among the children
who attend school In PITT street, which
harbored "A case OF the disease imported
from Hamburg. The school IL being
closely watched by the health authorities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15

ROTTERDAM. Sept. IA great social
istic meeting was held here yesterday
In favor Of general suffrage. The speak
ers declared that II the government re-
fused 20 grant their requeet the people
would still agitate the question, hut
would avoid anything like physical
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
a Fntal Fenst of ToadstooIs.

SHAMoKIN, PA, Sept. l4.-Seyeral
members OF family named Gideon were
poisoned last night by eating toadstools,
mistaking them for mushrooms. Mrs.
Gideon died this morning, and her
husband is not expected 70 recover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15

The Rritiah Cnhinel

LONDON, sept. i4.--Lord Salisbury and
all the other members Of the Cabinet will
have returned % London by next week.
Lord Randolph Churchlls health has
been restored, but he Will postpone his
reappearance In public until after Lord
salisbury's campaign speech.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE German bark
Ferdinand Brumm, Capt. Marohn. from
Darien, July 10, for Dundee, is believed
10 be wrecked at Belle rock, near Ar
broth, Scotland. Signals from the light
house indicate that part Of the crew are
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
Al Mlnlster,a Ineult.

LONDON, Sept. ALI - rumored that
the Turkish Ministers kept Sir III, ID.
Woln waiting an hour for an Interview
while he was comforting with the Russian
AmbassadOr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-15
CARoLiNEs ARBITRATION.

Germany to Call Conference OF the
Powers If spain is stubborn.
LONDON, Sept. 14.-Tn the event Of Ger
many persisting in claiming the Carolnes,
England, mindful Of her rejection of
Spain's claims in 1878, VIII claim equal
rights with Germany.
FRENCH PAPERS REBUKED.
BERLIN, Sept. 14.--The Cologne Gazette
rebukes the French press, especially
Hayas' news agency, for trying to excite
III will between France and Germany
with the object Of pa,e,y1.as the latter's
efforts to maintain harmony with Spain.
The Gazette says that Germany would
disregard a FrancO-Spanish alliance.
GERMAN NAVAL ACTIVITY.
The German cruising squadron which
has returned to Kiel is under orders to
refit for the North Atlantic under Com
modOre Stencil and Prince Henry of
Prussia. The admiralty has postponed
the usual discharge of the naval reserves.
There are also other signs of activity in
the navy.
The squadron for the North Atlantic
will take supplies for six months, and be
ready for immediate use. All the iron
clads on foreign stations have been Or
dered by telegraph to prepare for any
emergency. The German squadron at
Zanzibar has been ordered to get ready to
sail for the Mediterranean.
A CONFERENCE IN PROSPECT.
LONDON, Sept. 10, 3 A. MA dispatch
from Madrid says: ''lt Spain persists in
her rejection Of arbitration in the Care
lines dispute Germany will endeayor TO
convene conference of the European
powers and the United States, either at
Paris or at Vienna, for the purpose of de-
Gliding the principles which shall govern
the acquisition and protection Of the ter
ritory in the Pacific. The convention
will be similar TO the recent Congo con-
ference.
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
PARIS, Sept. 14.-Le SOir says tha
Crown Prince Frederick William and
Prince Bismarck disagree in regard to
Germany's policy in the Caroline affair.