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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
THE GRANT FUND.
Liability of the Morgan Estate for the
wabash Bonds.


NEW YORK, July 24.-In the Tribune of
Saturday the following statement of the
present status OF that portion Of the Grant
trust fund, which was invested by Gov.
Morgan, was obtained from trustworthy
sources. About six years ago $1SS, 900 of
the fund was invested in Toledo, Wabash
and Western consolidated first mortgage
convertible per cent. bonds. This in
Vestment was made by the trustees Of the
fund at the instance Of Gov. MORGAN.
The securities then stood high. Gov.
Morgan was himself largely interested in
the road, and there seemed every prospect
that the bonds would prove as good as
United States securities. Acting on this
supposition Gov. Morgan guaranteed the
bonds out Of his own private fortune.
DOUBLY GUARANTEED.
The guarantee was a double one. In the
fret place, the interest on the bonds was
guaranteed for ten years from the date Of
their purchase by the Grant trustees, and
it was further stipulated that if at any
time within these ten years payment of
interest should be six moptns I'm arrears
Gov. Morgan should be liable fOr both
principal and interest. Gov. Morgan was
warned against making such a guarantee
at the time by more than one Of his busi-
ness friends, not because their seemed TO
be any possibility that he would ever be-
come liable on the guarantee, but because
1t was not regarded as a business-like
step. He, however, persisted.
THE CONTINGENCY NEAR AT HAND.
What six months ago seemed an almost
impossible contingency will probably be-
come fact within few days. On Aug.
1 bsas ss,Ff hA IA. 4s...,
Will be six months In arrears, and it is
probable that Gov. M0rgan's executors
viii, in accordance with his guaranty,
pay over to the trustees OF the fund the
principal and interest. Only one
question: question of law
which has already been re-
ferred to in the columns of the Tribune
remains to be determined. 1t has been
suggested that If the executors Of the
Morgan estate lend to the railroad money
wherewith to pay the interest on the
family there would technically be no de-
fault and the Morgan estate would be
liable for the principal.
THE MONEY TO BE PAID.
Whatever course Gov. Morgan, If
alive, would have pursued under these
circumstances his executors are bound
in law to be governed by the exact legal
Interpretation OF his written guaranty.
The whole question Of liability mt the
present iuDcture of the executors under
the testatOr's guaranty has been referred
to a lawyer, who will examine the point
at once and give hie opinion within few
days. In the meantime there is reason to
believe that IN August the guaranty viii
be carried out and SlSS,000 with the ar
rears Of interest, will be paid the treas
urer Of the fund.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
SUIT FOR DAs1AGEs.

The Case of GoOdsell Decided by the
Referee Adversely to the Western
Union.
NEW YORK, July 2l.-The decision OF
the referee in the case Of James II. Good
sell against the Western Union Telegraph
Company was fled this morning. The
plaintiff claimed that ia June, 1883, tho
Western Union company destroyed the
business OF the National Press Associa.
tion, Of which he was manager and owner,
by a breach Of contract. They had 70
fused TO send his news matter at the rates
for which he had contracted with them,
and on which he had based his charges
to his customers. This compelled him 20
abandon his contracts with his custom
ers and 20 retire from business. The de-
cision Of the referee gives the plaintiff
$3.50, SOC damages tor breach Of contract,
and ti6,71I, with interest from July l.,
1882, Tor money due Mr. Go0dsell on news
service fees collected by tho Western
Union company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
FL0GGED BY A MAD MOB.
AN ENIIGISANT AGENT TELLS A
sTIsANCsE STORY.

south CaroliniRns tho Alleged AasaI-
ants, and the Kingleedsr "A Member OF
the Lsgislaturs-A similar Outrage
Perpetrated Once Bef0re-Arrests to-
be Made.
ATLANTA, GA, July 24.-The Atlanta
Journal tonight prints an interview withi
John Milan, Emigrant Agent Of the East
Tennessee, Virginia aud Georgia railroad,
giving details of fearful outrage COM
mitted at Waterloo station, near LaureDs.
$. c.. MIR. Milan says that he went there
to get six negro women who wanted to 90
to Brinkley, Ark. 30 join their husbands,
who emigrated there last faIl and who
sent money to pay the women's expenses
there. Within three hours after Mr..
Milam's arrival a body Of men, mounted
on horses and carrying guns, began as
sembling, the ringleader apparently be-
Ing Caspar Smith, OF Waterloo. II. G.
Fuller, proprietor of "A hotel, also seemed
to be one of the leaders. The mob adj
yised Mr.. Milan 20 quit the country
quickly, saying that they had sworn to
kill him.
BEATEN UNMERCTFULLY.
subsequently the mob dragged MIR. Nil
lam out of the hotel. tied his hands be-
hind his back, and beat him unmercifully
until he was nearly senseless. After doing
this they made him walk four hours along
side Of their horses through the woods.
finally leaving him with a threat that il
he ever cameintO that portion 0f the coun-
try again he would be instantly killed.
Before leaving him, however, they gave
him farewell reminder in the shane OF
several kicks and cuffs. After walking
through the woods the greater part Of the
night Mr.. Milan gave out from sheer exc
haustion.
FLEEING FROM THE STATE.
When daylight came he procured pass
age in cart drawn by mule and driven
by an old negro, who took MIN to the
nearest station, ChNpless, where he
boarded a train for Atlanta. Mr.. Muami
il still suffering from his injuries, which /
are very severe. lie says that the mob
shot at him as they were dispensing, one
bullet making "A hOle In the crown Of his
hat. Al @ charges that one Of the LEADERS Of,
the mob is a member Tire legislature Mr.
Milan Is a new man i'm the passenger
business, and went TO Waterloo in cOnse- /
quence Of telegraphic orders that thei
negroes In Arkansas had deposited money
to pay their wives expenses there.
A PREVIOUS OUTRAGE.
This is not the first outrage of the kind
at Waterloo. Charles u. Walker, emf
grant agent Of the Western and AtlantiCi
road, had IA similar experience there onlyi
Il short time ago, but the matter was keptl
from the newspapers. He was taken from
bed by mob, who pursued him through
the woods, firing bullets at him, two OF,
which grazed the skin, making slight
wounds. Mr.. Walker indOrsea the state
ment that the leader is a member Of the
Legislature, and gives the name Of DR. J.l
W. Kennedy rs another ringleader. Thel
East Tennessee Railroad Company has
employed detectives, and Will attempt to
bring the guilty parties to justice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
GRAND ARMY REUNIONS.
Atlanta Taking Steps to Secure the
Rally of Two Years Hence.


Rally of Two Years Hence.
ATLANTA, July PA preliminary
meeting was held here to-day FOR the
purpose of taking the initial steps to-
ward having the Grand Army Of the Re-
public meet here two years from now.
Az the meeting recently held Portland,
Me, San Francisco, and Nashville were
ballotted for. Atlanta's delegates worked
for Nashville with all their strength.
san Francisco was selected by only
small majority, the vote being Nashville
1877 and San Francieco 2i2. This ~ the
second time Nashville has been defeated.
Portland was selected because large
sum Of money was raised by the LegIs-
lature, CITY Council and individuals for
the purpose Of entertaining the delegates
and citizens who would be IN attendance.
SAN FRANcrscQ's BID.
At the reunion recently held 10 was
given out that san Francisco had raised
100000 20 entertain the convention vet
Grams and their friends. This 8tatement
bad its effect, ana san Francisco became
40 once popular. Ia addition 10 this O
strong sentiment sprung up that, as the
reunion had been held on the Atlantic
coast this year, the proper thing would be
% hold the next on the Pacific. These
two arguments IN favor OF san Francisco
caused hor selection. Naehwlle's vote
came from delegates who wanted to come
south. Mitchell Post, Atlanta, has COM
menced active work In the interest Of At
lsnta two years hence, hoping by that
time 20 be- able % control the action Of the
convention ia this particular.
SOUTHERN COOPERATION.
All the posts established in the South
will tako lively interest for Atlanta. IL
is believed that 100000 or $4,000 can DO
raised in Atlanta 10 pay the expenses Of
tho reunion. One Of the strong arguments
I'm favor OF Atlanta IL thar she Is located
In the centre Of territory every foot Of
which WAS stubbOrnly fought for twenty
years ago. Al Portland there were 900
delegates, $4,000 veterans aud 100000 peo-
pie Ia attendance. Mitchell Post Will
hold a meeting az an early day for the
purpose Of organizing. Atlanta feels sat
isfed that she can take care OF 100000
people, and is almost confident the
Grand Army OF the Republic will meet
here two years bence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
GEN. GORDONs DENIAL.
Recent Reports OF his Operations in
Wall street Untrue.


Wall Street Untrue.
WASHINGTON, july a. Ex-senator
John b. Gordon publishes the following:
"My attention has just been called 10 a
publication which is 80 grossly false, 30
calculated to injure me, that l feel com
PEELED to give the publication emphatic
denial. The statement that six months
ago came TO New York and
began 20 speculate in Wall street
il utterly falee. More than two years
ago the railroad company of which / am
President. established an Office IN New
York tor It's legitimate business. During
tnat period l have not bought or sold a
single share Of stock in Wall street
or elsewhere, except the sale to
investors Of shares in the Florida
enterprise with which | am associated
The further statement that | claimed 20
receive pointers from Jay Gould 10 alsO
wholly and maliciOusly false. | have
never had business transaction nor bust
ness conference with Mr.. Gould. / have
never sought nor received any susges-
tions as 10 stocks, or any other property,
from Mr.. Gould, directly or Indirectly"
OFFERED AN AUTHORSHIP.
10 Is stated that Secretary Manning has
offered the Filth Auditorship Of the
Treasury 10 x-C0ngrossman Eicksoh, Of
New York
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
GEoRGIA's SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
The Convention Elects Omcers and Ad-
jourus Sine Die.


journs Sine Die.
ROME, GA, July 24.-ln the State sun
day school convention to-day the service
Of song was opened by Rev. e. i. Tim
mons, Of Thomast0n.
An address on the "Cathecism in tho
Sunday School" was made by Rev. r. II.
Crumpler, Of Macon.
A lively discussion took place on the
selection OF the place Of holding the next
convention. IL WAS Macon against
Amercus. Macon was selected by a vote
OF rs 10 3d.
Officers were then elected as follows:
PreSldeHt-R. Is. Reppard, Of Sayan-
nah.
V,ce Prestdent-Grigsby Thomas, Jr..
OF Columbus.
SecretarV-J. G. Courtney, Of Atlanta
ECecutire COmmntee-J. Il. West, OF f,
Macon; +. r. LOckhnrt. Of Augusta; j.
S. Stewart. OF oxford; w. p. Parkhurst, OIL
Atlanta; Thomas Moore, Of Bolton; 4
Hamilton Yancey, Of Rome; J. 4. PEN
dleton, Of Macon; 4. J. Benton, Of
Waynesboro; X. y. Reppard, of saVan-l
nanDah; Gngs5y y Thomas, Jr., OF.
Columbus, and j. q. Courtney, of At
lanta.
The committee on nominations reported
% districts for the nomination Of super
iRtendents and secretaries instead OF 20 as
heretofore. The three new ones were 4
taken from the first district, which Is tho
Savannah district. The report was
adopted.
The meeting adjourned. after passing
resolutions OF thanks, with great enthu-
siasm.
An afternoon service Of song was had
for children, and many interesting stories
were told and speeches made by Meesrs.
Slaton, Chandler. PuliOrd, Higgins. Bal
tim0re, Smith, Thomas, Mcdonald and
Benton. At the adjournment the cOnyen-
tion marched 20 the cemetery, with tha
children going ahead singing.
This 10 the final wind-up OF the cOnYen-
ton for this year.
Some Of the delegates are leaving for
home, and some viii 60 on to-mOrrow,sl
excursion 10 MOnteagle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25

near friends will be permitted to view the
remains. Senior Romero was with the
family Today, as were also DR.. Newman
and his wife.
Gen. Carr paid his respects at the cot
tage this morning The disposition of the
cottage in which Gen. Grant died rests
with James w, DreXel, and the Associated
Press is authorized to announce that the
cottage Will never again be occupied by
amy family or persons. Mr.. DreXel will
IN due time present it to the State or
national government. The house will be
presented intact, furniture aud all, COM
plete as 1t stands, to the national govern
ment or to the commonwealth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
GEoRGIA,s NEW CAPITOL.

The Claims of the Contractors for "a
Months Work Allowed.
ATLANTA, GA, July 24.-The Capitol
Commissioners held regular monthly
meeting to-day at which were present
Gov. Mcdaniel, and Messrs. Howell, Mil
Ter, Cook and Thomas. The contractors
furnished estimates Of the work done and
material furnished since last meeting,
amounting 10 $22, 1861, which were approved
and ordered paid. 4 resolution was adopt
ed authorizing the Governor 10 inform the
Legislature that work on the building had
progressed TO such an extent that the Leg
lslature can take charge Of il for the pur-
pose OF laying the cornerstone. The COM
mission Will hold another meeting tO-mor-
row for the purpose Of passing upon addi-
ti0nal accounts, such as salaries, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
CHonEKA,s RAVAGEs.

a storm Prevents tho Receipt OF Full
Returns ia spain.
MADRID, July PA heavy storm has
interrupted telegraphic communication
and prevented the receipt Of complete re-
turns Of the rayages Of the cholera In
Spain yesterday. In the city OF Madrid
yesterday there were o new cases and .
deaths; In the province OF Madrid ~ new
cases and 10 deaths; In the city OF Nalen-
cia 81 new caseg and 32 deaths; IN the
province Of BadajOse 80 new cases andl
% deaths. Cases are reported IN Seyill9'
and Iouoru
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
FIYE SUSPENSIONS.
The Coast and Gsodetic survey Service
Given - Shaking Up.


Given "a Shaking Up.
WAsHNGToN, July 24.-Acting on the
recommendation of Judge Chenowith,
First Auditor of the Treasury, Secretary
Manning has suspended Prof Hilyard,
Superintendent of the Coast and GeOdetIc
Survey; G. q. Boutelle, Assistant Superin-
tendeut; Mr.. Morgan, Dlsbursing
Agent; Mr.. Saegmuller, Chief Me-
chanic, and Mr.. Zumbrock, Elec-
trotypist Of that bureau, pending an
investigation into certain Irregularities
said 10 exist in the accounts OF that
branch Of the service. The Secretary has
also appointed a commission consisting
OF Mr.. Thorne, chief Clerk OF the Internal
Revenue Bureau; Mr.. Garrison, Deputy
First COmpt. ollar, aud MIR. Huntington,
Of the Secretary's Office, 20 inquire into
the alleged irregularities. IhiB com
mission went To the Office OF the coast
survey to-day and Immediately began It's
labors there. Mr. Thorne Chairman OF
the commission. Temporarily assumed
charge OF the Office as acting superinten-
dent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
Thn NIedicnl Itclicf RlII.

LONDON, July 24.--sir Michael Hicks
Beach. Chancellor OF the EXchequer,
stated ia the House Of Commons this
afternoon thot.it was not the purpose OF
the government 20 defeat the medical
relief bin by delay. n the bill was read
the third tine tonight the govern
ment. he said, had no intention Of Offering
opposition TO its passage.
In the House OF Commons this evening
the medical relief bill passed its third
reading, and the Secretary for Scotland
bill naaaed ils aecond rondlng.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25

WAsHINGTOS, July 2i-Secretar Bay
ard has addressed circular % all of the
diplomatic and consular officers OF the
United States IN which he invites atten-
tion 20 the presidential proclamation an-
nouncing the death Of Gen. Grant. He
directs that the flags Of the offices be dis
PLAYED at hali.mast on the reception Of
the circular and that the usual symbols
OF mourning be assumed Tor period Of 80
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25

WAsHINGrON, July 24.-Judge Dur
ham, First Comptroller 0i the Treasury,
has made a ruling that iudgments Of the
Court of Commissioners Of Alabama
claims are final, and cannot be reviewed
or reversed, because no appeal from It's
judgments was provided for IN the laws
crnaiing that Commission.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
HUNG BEFORE 5000 PEOPLE.

A Fence Erected to Obstruct the View
Torn Down by the Crowd.
OsCEoLA, NIB, July 24.-William w.
Smith, the wife murderer, was executed
by the Sheriff Of Polk county, at II O'Clock
this morning, in the presence Of 1900 per-
SONS. The murderer on the scaiold
denied his guilt. II was the intention Of
the authorities to have the execution prl-
ynte, and for this purpose a very high
fence was erected around the place0f exc
oution yesterday. Early this morning.
however, mot anxious % see the hang
ing completely demolished the fence. and
the execution took place IN the midst Of
IAN unruly crowd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
A MEETING AT PARIS.
EulOgies on the Deceased-The United
states Legation Draped.

PARIS, July PA meeting of Ameri-
cans was held at the United States lega-
tion this afternoon, Minister MoLane
presiding.
Bancroft Davis offered aresolutien a Of
condolenca on the death Of Gen. Grant,
which was adopted.
Minister MoLane dwelt upon the inn
portance of Gen. Grants military role,
adding that the South, toward which he
had shown such magnanimity in the hour
of victory, would unite with the North in
expressions of regret.
Mr. McLane was requested to forward a
copy of the resolution to Mrs. Grant.
The American flag on the legation is
draped with Grape and flies at half-mast.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
Col. Anderson's Coincidence.

WASHINGTON, July y-24. The following
telegram was sent yesterday to Col. f. D..
Grant:
DEAR COLONEL: To you and your sorrow
ing family the volunteer soldiPry of Georgia
express their profound sympathy. They are
weaving gaTlauds of flowers and bedewing
them with their tears to bestrew upon tho
grave of the great soldier and greater man.
CLIFFORD W. ANDERSON,
Brevet. Brig. Gen. Comd'g Ga. Troops.
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Foreicn Comment.

LONDON, July 25.--AlI European news
papers have laudatory notices of Gen.
Grant. The comments Of the French
papers are slightly tinged with references
to Gen. Grants German sympathles dur
ing the Franco-Prussian war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25

ATLANTA, July -. The savannah
Volunteer Guards have furnished ample
evidence Of the fact that the organization
has fully complied with the terms OF their
bond IN 1884, aud that bond hss been can
eelod BY the Governor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25

LONDON, July 24.--rhe committee in-
quirng into the revelations Of immortality
made by the PAU Nall Gaeofto sat four
hours to-day sitting the evidence offered
by the stan OF that paper. The commit
tee adjourned until next week, when they
wiil probably mako their report.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25

WASHINGTON. July "a. -- The Comp
trollor Of the Currency hae authorized the
Norfolk National Bank, OF Norfolk, Va,
to begiu business with capital OF
S4On Oln
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
CAMP SCALES TRIBUTE.
Adjt. Gen. Jones Issues an Order-A
Meeting of the Citizens.

mcSbiHSs OF inc NltiEohA
AsHEvILLE, N. c., July 24.-Y Yesterday
morning Immediately upon the receipt of
the news of the death of Gen. Grant, the
flags at the headquarters of the North Car
olina State Guard at Camp Scales were
half-masted. This afternoon the follow
ing general order was read to the troops
General orders No. 5:
The Commander in Chief is panied to an
nounce to the state Guard the death of Gen,
II. S. Grant, of the United States army, eX
President OF the United States, after lnGcF-
ing lnesa, at Mt. McGregor, N. y, at sos
O'Clock yesterday morning. The nation
mOurna the loss of Il dead soldier whose lofty
patriotism, answering devotion to the cause
OF union in the late war, the signal display of
m litary genius and great achievements rs a
leader Of armies won for him the admiration
OF the world and wrought his name in letters
of undying light upon the highest scroll of
martial fame.
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REGRKr AT wAsHGNGToN.

NcpNptiC uleb lO-uay ana paSsett IeSOlu-
tlons approving Gen. Grants interment
In this city.
REGRET AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, July 24-Regret is al
most universal here that Central Park,
New York, has been selected as the last
resting place for the remains of Gen.
Grant. The Post says, editorially, that
there is no national character to Central
Park, and no reason why Il man of ma
tional renOwn should be buried there.
The nations hero should rest, and his
fame and services should be cOmmemo-
rated at the national capital, AZ ii is the
common property OF the republic.
The RepUbiicGR is equally emphatic in
It's expression Of opinion that Gen. Grant
should be buried here, and says that there
is some talk Of the grand army sending Il
formal protest to Col. Grant upon the
subject.
Gel. Burdette, COmmander-ln-Ch of
the Grand Army of the Republic, said to-
night that be WIS very sorry for the Sc
lection made, but that 100000 grand army
men would attend the funeral wherever II
takes place. He will issue general or
der tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-25
NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANS.
Cleveland aud HIs Cabinet to Attend
the Funeral at Now York.

Cleveland aud Hls Cabinet to Attend
the Funeral at Now York.
WASHINGTON, July "a Referring to a
report based on the announcement that
Gen. Grant would be buried in New York,
to the effect that the President would 70
to New York next week in connection
with the obsequies of Gen. Grant, and
woHld then 20 Off on his vacation without
returning to Washington, Col. Lamont
said tonight; "Tbe President and his
Cabinet will attend Gen. Grants funeral,
but the President has not determined yet
just when he will begin his vacation. The
rumor Is nothing but a guess"
SENATORIAL REPRESENTATION.
W. p. Canaday, Sergeaut-at-Arms Of
the Senate, has received the following
dispatch: