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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

tender my resignation, and should have re-
fused to do so had it been requested at or near
the Tune of your accession to Office, for
should regard it az a pernicious precedent,
utterly repugnant to the spirit of the civil
service act, to treat the Office of a civil ser
vice commissioner as political, and hence as
one TO be filled at the beginning of each Presi-
dental term. These considerations con-
strained me to continue IN my place until the
reform policy OF your administration, so
clearly defined in your declarations should
be as Enthusiastically developed in your acts as
President as it had been in your acts as Gov
ernor OF New York. That time has arrived.
CLEVELAND's RECORD.
No candid man can longer pretend to regard
that policy as indefinite or doubtful. Every
one OF the Eve months Of your administration
during which the civil service act and rules
have been enforced with as much breadth,
hrmness and fidelity as under that of presi-
dent Arthur, has not only added new evil
dence of the utility of the new system. upon
which he congratulated the country, but has
made more definite the settled purpose Of
your Administration to faithfully enforce
both the law and rules in the future. The
few changes you have made in the rules have
but added to their justice and efficiency.
THE CABINETS SATISFACTION.
So far as have been able to learn there is
not member of your Cabinet who has not rs
result Of his experience in Office a higher
sense than before of the need of enforcing
that merit system in the public service which
the civil service act and rules have estab-
llshed, and from those at the head of many
offices in the postal and custom service to
which examinations extend in all parts of the
Union, and whether they lie Republicans
holding over or new officers from the other
party, there has come no reason for believing
that the merit system ls not welcomed as a
great benefit to the public service. a great in
fuence for honesty in politics, and great re-
lief to the head OF office.
MIR. Eaton discusses at considerable
length the general subject Of civil service,
and In conclusion says:
POSSIBLE OPPOSITION.
1t is possible that a number of Congressman
and politicians Of the dominant party, with a
considerable following of oficeseekers, may,
Notwithstanding the vastly augmented force
of an enlightened public opinion, repeat the
folly OF those of my own party in 1874
by resisting the well-matured judgment
and definite policy of their own admin
istration on the reform issue. If
such is to be the fact, this
is not the place for showing why such an at
tempt would be far more disastrous than n
Republican restoration OF the spOils system
against the advice of President Grant. Such
a course, and the conflict 1t would precipi
taIe, wOnld he regardless of the good results
OF the civil service act or any experience in its
administration. In any part l might have in
such a contest / could far better serve the
cause OF reform IN the exercise of that full
liberty which Is hardly compatible with the
prOprieties of my present office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
AN UPHILL FIGHT.

A Chance that the Governors Foes
VIII he Defeated on the First Ballot.
NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-The trains ar
irving this morning brought large num-
Der of delegates to the Democratic con-
vention, which meets tomorrow.
Mr.. Gibbons, the lieutenant Of r. Z.
Flower, has established headquarters at
the United States hotel. Mr.. Flower will
be here to-day. The Hill men are actively
at work. Ex-Mayor Cooper's New York
friends claim TO be snnRuine OF his success.
SARATOGA, Sept. 23.--The indications
at late hour tonight are that Gov. Hill
will have a majority on the first ballot OF
the Democratic State Convention. His
friends go 80 far as 10 predict that he can
be nominated without the aid oil New
York county. These statements are not
conceded by the Cooper men, however,
who declare that they will stand by their
man TO the bitter end. 1t appears that
the real fight wIIl be on Lieutenant Gov
ernor. Kings county Will present the
name OF Senator John G. Jacobs for the
place. The Hill men will refuse to take
Senator Jacobs. and Alfred G..
Chaplin, the Epresent Comptroller,
Is here and appears to- have strong fol-
lowing. Although 10 cannot be definitely
placed the county Democracy ana Tam
many hall will hold meetings tonight
with view OF determining upon their
respective plans OF procedure tomorrow,
The indications are that Tammany hall
will scatter their votes on the first ballot,
and Mr.. Flower, 1t is thought, may secure
their support on the second ballot. At 7
O'Clock prominent delegate from New
York oily, In summing up the situation,
said; eli the county Democracy find that
they cannot secure eX-Mayor Cooper they
will I'm all probability support Mr.. Flower
against Gov. Hill"
NEW YoRK's REPRESENTATION.
The Democratic State Committee met
tonight, and fixed the New York city
representation for the new committees to
be selected during the convention the
same as il w at present--County Democ-
racy 4, Tammany Hall 3, Irving Hall l..
The representation in the convention was
fixed as follows: County Democracy 81,
Tammany Hall 81, Irving Hall 10.
The representation determined upon is
satisfactory to all and consequently there
will be no contests. The County Democ-
racy and Tammany delegates met to-
night and mapped out the work for to-
morrow.
TAMMANY pEcLAREs FOR HILL.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept, "a. "a. NJ
! Tammany has agreed 10 support GOV.
Hill. A resolution binding the organiza-
| tlon 10 vote for him as a unit was adopted
unanimously at a meeting tonight. Att
o'clock number Of Tammany delegates
were paradlng around the hotels wearing
Hill badges. This Is construed as being
very significant, and tends to strengthen
the Hill boom very materially.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
LINCoLN's PROCLAMATION.
The Negroes OF Mississippi Preparing
for a Big Celebration.

The Negroes OF Mississippi Preparing
for Big Celebration.
VICKsBURG, MISS, Sept. 23.-At a col
ored convention which assembled In Lou
isville last summer, a proposition was
made to select some day on which TO cel-
ebrate the signing OF the emancipation
proclamation by President Lincoln. The
committee, 10 whom the proposition was
referred, decided upon Sept % as the day
for the celebration. The colored people OF
this city, desiring 10 inaugu-
rate the movement in hissis-
sippi, called for celebration
at Kings Grove. four miles north Of the
city. Excursion trains were run, and
a large and enthusiastic meeting was
held. Letters were read from a number
of prominent gentlemen. An address was
made by j. r.. Montgomery, after which
Hon. Thos. Richardson, OF Claiborne
county, delivered an Grafton. Mr..
Richardson closed his address by sub
mitting proposition, which WAS adopted,
declaring 10 TO be the duty Of the c0lored
race 10 erect a monument commemora-
tive Of the signing Of the declaration OF
emancipation, the cost Of the monument
not 20 exceed $bO. 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
WASHINGTON WITHOUT WATER.
Break Catches the Authorities With
out Materials for Repairs


WASHINGTON. Sept 23.--This city is
suffering a water famine. A break or 8
square feet in size has occurred in the
principal main in Georgetown, and ma
terials are not at hand with which TO
make immediate repairs. The city re-
ceived only half the supply of water to-
day, all Of which is absorbed by the occu-
pants OF the lower portions. The mate
rials for repairing the break have been
sent for, and may be expected within two
or three days. tits found that the valves
which were designed to shut OF the
water from the damaged main In an
emergency OF this nature, leaving other
mains TO serve the city as best they could,
are not In working condition, and il is
probable that when the repairs are begun
the water will be entirely shut of in Or
der to clear the damaged main. Dwellers
upon the higher grounds, including about
One-half the city, who are entirely with
out water, are loud in their complaints Of
those in authority who are responsible for
the condition Of things. Chief Engineer
Cronin, Of the fire department, says that
in case Of fire the situation would be
alarming.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
BELIEVED TO BE A BLAINIAc.
OVERDUE 5 SILVER CARGoEs.
The swatara and Yantic Caught In the
Gale OF Hatteras.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The United
States steamships Swatara and Yantic,
which have about $40, 400, 600 in silver coin
on board, were due at W Washington yester-
day, but have not been heard from since
they sailed from Key West. The delay IN
their arrival is undoubtedly due to the
present stormy weather. and it is be-
lieved that they encountered heavy
gales off Hatteras. No uneasiness
is felt for the safety OF
the vessels or their precious cargo, how
ever, either at the Navy or Treasury De-
partment, as the vessels are staunch and
strong and are in charge Of able and dis
Greet officers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
TumbIinR from n Steeple

ORLANDO, FLA, Sept. 23.-A serious
accident occurred at 2 o'clock this after
noon az the new Methodist church, now
nearing completion. John Hickman, for
merly OF Tampa, n carpenter, while work
ing on the spire, slipped and fell 90 feet 10
the ground. striking four scadolds In the
descent. He remained unconscious sew
eral hours. The extent Of his injuries is
yet unknown, as his condition is too critl-
cal 20 allow an examination 70 be made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
New Postal Appointees.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The following
fourth-class pOstmasters we're appointed
to-day:
In North Carolina-At Smiths Ford,
John :. Turner.
In Alabama--At Guntersville, Henry
w. Hall.
In Mississippi--At English Point, Julia
- A. Singer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
FALLS INTO A VAT OF vITRIoL
THE Horrible Mishap OF = Fighter
at Metbuen, Mass.

LAWRENCE, MASS, Sept. 23.-Flre in
tho chemical works OF Lee. Blackburn g.
Co., at Methuen to-day, destroyed two
buildings, one Of them in use as a rubber
works. The loss will reach $4,000. The
insurance is $4,000. The concern en-
ployed about thirty men. James 8. Kes-
gan, member OF one OF the engine COM
paniee, fell into a vat OF vitriol during the
fire and received terrible and probably
fatal fniuries
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

tion to-day permitting county committees
to amend their rules is intended to facili-
tate the repeal Of rules excluding from
membership and participation in Re-
publican work those who bolted the
Blaine ticket last fall. The resolutions
were generally commended by all the
leading Republicans who were spoken to
on the subject tonight,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
BLOWN our or A WELL.
The Landing Sees the Victim Again 81
the Bottom.

the Bottom.
ATLANTA, GA, sept. 28.-This after
noon Horace Wright, eolored, employed
digging a well, met with an accident tbat
may prove fatal before morning. The
negro wanted 10 make blast at the bot.
tom OF the well, and after putting in a
charge OF powder adjusted the fuse and
touched IL OF. he then commenced climb
INK 10 the surface 10 get out Of dangers
path. When bali way up the
side OF the well the blast
exploded, blowing the negro out OF the
well and some distance up into the air.
In falling be fell back into the well.
When taken out bis BODY was found 90 DO
terribly mutIlated, small pieces Of stone
being driven in various portions of his
anatomy. The wounds are considered
fatal, and the probabilities are that he
will die before tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
DELIRIoUs WITH SMALLPOX.
After q Run in the Streets the Sufferer
Dies on HIs Doorateps.

MONTREAL, Sept. 23.-There were 80
deaths in this city yesterday from small
pOx. The provincial board OF health has
adopted compulsory vaccination by law.
Forty houses in st. Jean Baptiste village
we're placarded yesterday.
LOOSE IN THE SWEETS.
Enoch Adams, tinsmlth, while deliri-
Gus with smallpox. escaped In bis night
clothes at / O'Clock this morning, and ran
wildly through the streets until he
dropped exhausted. His wife could get
no assistance. nor could she at No. 7
police station, where the officers said
they could not interfere. A stranger as
sisted her TO remove her husband 10 his
own doorstep.
DEAD IN HIS DOORWAY.
The dying man had been lying in the
street for nearly an hour in a binding
storm OF rain and wind, and within few
minutes after being placed on the steps,
and before he could be taken upstairs, he
died. His wife covered the body and it re-
mained In the hallway with the legs pro-
jpctlng into the street until near 0 O'Clock
this morning. About z O'Clock police
were stationed at some distance from the
house TO keep people from passing II and
running the risk Of catching the disease.
At about . O'Clock the health officers put
IN an appearance and the body was re-
rnovQd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
ASHORE AT POYNERs HILL.
A New England Schooner Bound fol
Brunswick Going to Pieces,

Brunswick Going to Pieces.
WAsHINGToN, Sept. 23.-The signal
corps station at Poyner's Hill, n, c., re-
ports that the three-masted schooner Ada
F. Whitney, of Thomaston, Me-, Capt. r.
Gilchrist, from Boston bound to Bruins
wick, Ca. In ballast, had her sails blown
away and came ashore at 70 O'Clock noon
Yesterday. three miles south Of Poyner's
Hill life saving station. The crew of
seven men were saved. The vessel is now
breaking up. The wind Is north with the
surf high.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
Cen. Toombs Seriously III.

WASHINGTON, GA, Sept. 23.-Gen.
Toombs Is seriously lila gradual wear.
ing away. DR.. Steiner ~ with him.
Gen. ToOmbs is In his 74th year, and
has been confined 10 his bed for several
weeks. IL is feared that this is his last
eli
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
Mr.. stocksIager Remembered

WASHINGTON. Sept 23.-The President
to-day appointed X.COngressman 5. NJ.
Stockslager. OF Indiana, to be Assistant
Commissioner OF the General Land Office,
vice luther Harrison, resigned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
Col. 10. q. YolIowby Dead.

AsHEvILLE. n. O., Sept. 23.--Col. e. G.
YellOwby, a prominent lawyer, Of Green
Vile, n. g., was found dead in bis bed
this morning. Combined consumption
and heart disease was the cause " his
death. He was about % years of age.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
GEN. YOUNG NOT no RESIGN.
He Obtains Leave of Absence Until Oct
Id Without Paw.


WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The current
report that Consul General to Russia,
Pierce NJ. B. Young, has resigned is en-
phatically denied at the State Depart
ment. Consul General Young has been
given leave of absence without pay until
Oct. 10, when he is expected to go to his
post.
BELIEVED TO BE BLAINIAC.
Secretary Manning Will investigate the
case of Marcus Hanlon, editor OF the
american PrOtect{OniSt, recently appoint
ed a special inspector of customs at New
York ON recommendation OF ofCOngressman
Merriman, of the New York sam. If he Is
the Blainiac he is said to be he Will be
removed as an offensive partisan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
Arrest or q NIurderer.

BRUNSWICK, GA, Sept. 23.-Wllliam
Strickland, who some time ago shot and
killed Is. +. Cox in the upper end OF Glynr
county, was arrested last night by police
men Higginbotham and Forbes, and II
now confined in jail here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
Hrlg. Gen. Raird.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Col. Absalom
Baird, Assistant Inspector General, was
this morning appointed by the President
10 be Inspector General the army, with
the rank OF Brigadier General, 70 succeed
Gen. Nelson II. Davis, retired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
VVintrv BIasts i'm Vermont.

BENNINGTON, Sept. 23.-The FIRST snow
storm OF the season occurred to-day. ~
was supplemental 10 a heavy rain, which
beean last night. The mercury IL falling
and heavy wind Is blowing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
THE SECOND BALLOT.

Immediately after the announcement OF
the result Of the second ballot changes
began to be made toward the leading eau
didate, Ira l.. Davenport. Then Mr.. Klssel-
her, OF R6nsselar county, speaking for the
friends OF Mr.. Carr, stated that In view
Of the spirit manifest in the convention
he would move tho unanimous DOmina-
tion Of Mr. Davenport. Great applause. !
And Dir. Davenport was nominated by
acclamation. Great cheering followed.
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Farrar, Of Onoudaga. then nomi-
mated Senator Mccarthy Of that county
for Lieutenant Governor. There were
continued shouts for Gen. Carr, and
nnally Mr.. Kisselberg, who had
represented Gen. Carr's friends IN
the contest for the gubernatOrial
nomination. said that though Gen. Carr
had declared himself not candidate for
second place, he was too good a soldier 10
disObey the dictaton Of his superiors, and
too good Republican 10 refuse % work
for the party In whatever position II
should place him. He, therefore, seconded
the many nominations for Gen. Carr. as
Lieutenant Governor, wbichlhe had heard.
Renewed shouts for Gen. Carr. The
name OF Senator Mccarthy was now with
drawn, and Gen. Carr was nominated for
Lieutenant Governor by acclamation and
amid great applause.
Mai. Charles Ulrloh, OF New York, was
finally chosen for State Treasurer. The
ticket was completed by the nomination
OF Edward B. Thomas. Of Chenang0 coun-
ty, for Attorney General. and VIM. =.
Van Rensselaer, for State Engineer.
REUNITING THE PARTY.
Tho resolution adopted by tho convcn-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
Nilsson Sings TO 80. 600 PeopIe

LONDON, Sept. 23.--Christine Nilsson
sang 20 an immense crowd from the bah
cony OF the Grand hotel last night. The
crowd was estimated a. 30, 900, and IL per-
sons were crushed 70 death In a..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
ncnth nr Commandnnt semmes.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-Com. Alex,
A. semmes, commandant OF the Washing
ton navy yard. died suddenly at Hamil-
ton, Loudon county, Va, yesterday after
noon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
DEAD IN MS DOORWAY.
CHOLERA CoRPsEs.
Palermo still Suffering Severely. but
Lsss Panic Stricken.

PALERMO, Sept. 23.-Duriug the last "a
hours 100 new cases Of cholera and SO
deaths were reported here. Eleven new
cases and 10 deaths were reported In
Parma
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
ON HIS LAST LEGS.
CLEVELAND ACCEPTS HIS RES
IGNATION FOR NOV. 1.

rhe President Improves the OppOrtu-
rttv Onered to again Define His Views
~ Civl Service RefOrm-rhe Party
C,npiimsnted ON Its Exhibition of
Patriotism.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-The President
has to-day sent to D0rman B. Eaton,
c,,airnan OF the Civil Service Commis
si,n. y long letter setting forth his views
and policy in relation to the civil service
ord accepting Mr.. Eaton's resignation, to
take eject Nov. l.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-11-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

The nineteenth annual session of the
National Grange, Patrons of Husbandry, was
opened.at Boston in the sixth degree All the
officers were. present except d. Wyatt Aiken,
of South Carolina, who was confined at home
by illness. The Committee on Credentials re-
ported that twenty -nine States were clear upon
the Treasurers books and entitled to represen-
tation. Worthy Master Woodman's annual ad-
dress and the yearly report of the Executive
Committee showed the order to be in a pros
porous and healthy financial condition. Over
$50 dormant Oranges were revived during the
year. sNot unfrequently," says the report
Sthe Executive Committee is appealed TO by
individuals for protection from mutual aid
associations, or other similar corporations,
with which they have no connection. The
committee suggests that the National Grange
publish q deliverance upon this subject re-
nonncing its responsibility for any association
of whatever character, unless such as may be
found recognized by the constitution and by
laws"
The mortality by smallpox is gradu-
ally declining at Montreal The abatement is
attributed TO the vaccination and isolation Wig
orously carried out
The National Butter, Cheese, and
Egg Convention assembled at Chicago last
week Norman J. Colman, Commissioner of
Agriculture, addressed the delegates in relation
to the manufacture of artificial butter, and adj
vocated stringent Federal legislation. ]. W.
Gould, of Ohio, stated that the Health
Officer of Cleveland recently found 81 per
cent of vaseline in SHUTTER" sold in
that market and he remarked that it
disheartened dairyman to compete with the
oil wells of Pennsylvania Colonel II. w.
Hatch, member of Congress from Missouri,
thought butterine should be branded with
raw head and bloody bones. The Secretary re-
ported that during 1SS3-1SS5 the receipts of
butter in Chicago footed up 23S, 1913, 600 pounds,
and the shipments 250, 041 900 pounds The
fact that the shipments were greater
than the receipts was due to the ship
ments of 1900, 600 pounds of bogus but
ter He had collected some statistics about
butterine, which showed that from May of this
year to May of 1886, the output will easily
reach 100000 pounds. The receipts of
cheese in Chicago for 1SS3-1ss5 were 119,6OO,-
GOO pounds, and the shipments 97,065 600
pounds. From November j, 1885, to Noyem-
Der 1, 1884, there were received 1892 600 cases of
eggs, against $4,000 the previous year The
shipments for 1SS3-1SS4 were $4,000 cases,
against 1Ss, 900 cases in 1SS4-lSS5.
For the ten months ended Oct. 81
last the export of minerals from the United
States was valued at about Sal 100000
Business failures throughout the
| country for the week were 223, as compared
with 1T9 last week and POI for the week prev
ious. This includes both the United States and
Canada, thirty-thre failures occurring during
| the last week in the Dominion
The Railway Department of Canada
is engaged in examining and appraising the roll
ing-stock and machinery used in constructing
the British Columbia Section of the Pacific
Road, which the Government is bound to pur-
| chase