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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
IDENTIFYING MAXWELL.
LITNIE ROOM TO DOUBT THAT
THE PRISONER is BROOKS.

The Number or the Watch Ne Sold to a
st. Louis Jeweler the Same as One Sold
to Brooks at HYde-His Departure from
His Home and W Wanderlngs from Eng
land to America.
LONDON, Aug, 20.--The national school
master at Hyde, near Birmingham, who,
it has been reported, ds the father of Max
we'll, the alleged murderer OF Preller, be-
ing interviewed on the subject to-day said
that he had a son named Hugh Mottrain
Brooks, who was a solicitor. He resided
in the United States. He had formerly
been artIcled to a firm in Stockport.
Hugh Brooks is doubtless identical with
Maxwell, the alleged murderer of Preller
in st. Louis. He was formerly clerk in
the office OF Brown Il Ainsworth, at Stock
port. About eighteen months ago he
passed an examination and commenced
the practice of law at Hyde. He met
with little success.
LEAVING HYDE.
In January last he announced that he
had an important lawsuit in Dublin,
which required preliminary visit to
London, and he left Hyde, taking with
paratus belonging to DIR. SidebOthOm, OF
Hyde, having evidently sold his own
effects to pay creditors. Shortly after
Brooks departure the curate OF Hyde,
who had been an intimate friend Of Hugh,
also left town, and the men were seen
together in Paris, where they were giving
Photographic shows. The description
given OF MaXwelPs effeminate manner
and mineing walk exactly tallies with
Hugh's style.
THE NUMBER OF HIS WATCH.
1t is noteworthy that Maxwell sold the
tricycle. In Boston, and that the number
of his watch he sold to a jeweler in st.
Louis agrees with the number recorded in
the books Of the Hyde matchmaker as
that of watch which he had sold to
Hugh Brooks. A portrait of Maxwell
published in a Washington paper exactly
resembles Brooks. Hugh was about five
feet six inches high, and had a dark
mOustache, and square chin, with a su-
perciliOus air and drawing voice. 1t is
certain that Hugh and Preller became
acquainted in England and sailed
for America together, and it
is equally certain that Hugh
was short OF funds. The fact that Hugh
dabbled IN chemical experiments makes
the chlorofOrm story plausible. Letters
reached Hyde which were dated at st.
Louis a couple of days prior to the muT-
der, one containing an Easter card ad-
dressed to Hugh's former sweetheart.
The case has aroused much excitement
at HYDE.
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DoTY FOR GOVERNOR.
rhe Cedar Rapids Greenbscker Enters
the Field in Iowa.

The Cedar Rapids Greenbacker Enters
the Field in Iowa.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Aug. 20.-Elias
Doty, who worked the Greenback vote Of
this county up to over 500, published
card in the Gazette this evening to the
Greenbackers of Iowa announcing him
self a candidate for Governor. He says:
''Whereas our party leaders have for the
second time presumed to trade our votes
to the Democratic party, and whereas
there is time when fOrbearance ceases
to be a virtue, therefore announce to the
true Greenbackers of Iowa that am a
bona fide GreeDbacker and candidate
for the Office of Governor, and respect
fully ask the support OF all Greenbackers
whose manhood and selt-respect will not
allow them To be sold like slaves to their
master, the devil.
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hfths vote of each branch Of the next Gen.
eral Assembly be obtained.
ARBITRA ALTON IN TAROp nrapvrrr,S


8. The Democratic party is, and ALWAYS has
Oeen, the party of the people and of the agri-
cultural and wool growing interests; the
enemy OF monopoly and the friend OF labor
10 whose hands the interests of workingmen
always will be safe, and we favor arbitration
as the best means Of settling differences be-
tween labor and Its EMPLOYERS.
The 9Th. 10th, llth and 18th planks relate to
local matters, with reference to penitentiarv
and canal affairs and the pending amendment
70 change the time of holding the State cleo
tions.
10. We mourn the death of Gen. Grant. The
citizens of his native State, without dstinc-
ton # party, sorrow at his loss and cherish
the memory of his modest and heroic charac-
ter and his great deeds as among their proud
est public possessions. We sympathize with
his bereaved widow and children, and we
trust and hone that his last words urging
"harmony and good VIII between the Sec
tlons" may be 50 taken to heart by his coun-
trymen that sectional alienation and hate
may be things of the past.
THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
The Democratic State Central Commit
tee organized with T. j. Cogan as CHAIR
man, and NJ. j. Tobias as secretary. An
executive committee was selected with
I. e. Powell as chairman. Henry Bohl as
secretary and w. K. Horn as treasurer.
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SPANS DARK CLOUD.
400 New Cases of Cholera and ,541
Deaths in a Single Day.


Deaths in a Single Day.
MADRID, Aug. 20.-There were 400
new cases Of cholera and 1.54l deaths in
Spain yesterday.
ON THE INCREASE AT MARsEILLEs.
MARsEILLEs, Aug. 20.-There have
been reported 60 deaths from cholera In
this city to-day, showing a serious in
crease Of the epidemic. 1t is believed
that the mortality exceeds the numbers
given In the Official reports. Numerous
fresh cases are being reported.
In addition 10 the 65 deaths already re-
ported there were 10 deaths IN the PharO
hospital to-day. Fresh cases are re-
ported at Salon and Aries, neighboring
villages.
DEATH FROM ENGLISH CHOLERA.
LONDON, Aug. 20.--A girl, years OF
age, died at Widnes, on the Mersey, 10.
day OF English cholera Of the worst type.
THREE DEATHS AT ToULoN.
TOULON, Aug. 20.-There were three
deaths from cholera in this city yesterday.
Two new cases Of cholera and one death
from the disease were reported here to-day.
GIBRALTAR ENCOURAGED.
GIBRALTAR, Aug. 20.-The quarantine
on vessels arriving from Portuguese ports
has been abolished. The troops are in ex-
cellent health. NO cases OF cholera have
been reported in several days. There
have been altogether seven deaths from
cholera
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
MIssIssIPPps DEMOCRATS.
An Auditor Chosen on the Twentieth
BallOt-The Platform.


BallOt-The Platform.
JACKSON, Aug. 20.-The Democratic
State convention was In session up to a
late hour last night, contrary to expecta-
tions, and nominated Col. w. L. Heming-
way for State Treasurer. This is his third
term. The whole day has been passed In
trying to nominate an Auditor. Seven
candidates were in the field, but all drop
ped out until W. W. Stone and e. L.,
Sykes remained. On the twentieth ballot
Mr.. Stone was nominated. The following
is in brief the platform adopted:
l. Fidelity to the constitution OF the United
States.
2. Home rule and the preservation of State
governments with all reserved and guaran-
iced rights.
8. No interference by the military with the
freedom of elections ana with the civil and
political rightsOf citizens Of the United States
4. Protection equally of the rights of all
classes and prompt, vigorous and impartial
administration OF the criminal laws.
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR THE RACES.
3. No discrimination on account of race,
color or previous condition.
8. Strict adherence in the selection of public
agents to the time hOnored Jeffersonian stand
ard of honesty.
Z. A continuation of the policy of retrench-
meut and reform.
8. Reduction of taxation.
9. Corporations of every description to be
superyisable within the constitution and laws
by State authority aud subordinate to State
Legislation in the interest and for the Drotec-
tiOn of the people.
10. Maintenance of our State system of free
schools.
II Favor granting such aid as may be ex-
tended without violation Of the constitution
or departing from the established Usages Of
the government to rebuilding and repairing
levees OF the Mississippi river.
II. We pledge our support to the nominees
Of his convention.
Is. We encourage immigration.
IA. We invite the investment ofcapital, and
assure it all necessary legal protection.
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snved from Lynehers.

Mote narrowly escaped being iynched
here last night. A hundred and fifty OF
his neighb0rs, aroused No the cruelty Of
the man toward his three mOtherless
children, assembled IN front of his house
awaiting his return. He was captured
by the police before any violoaee WAS
done and locked up. HIS children bear
marks Of terrible cruelty, and have had
nothing 10 eat for some days but dough
made by one Of them.
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PEARCE's PERSECUTION.
The "Pau Mall Gazette" Censured for
Not PublishIng the Denial.

The "PalI Mall Gazette" Censured for
Not Publishing the Denial.
LONDON, Aug. 20.-LOndoh newspapers
generally denouuce the PaH Mall Gazette
for refusing to publish the letter of Miss
A. Nj. Francis, exonerating Mr. Pearce,
of the ship building firm OF John Elder &
Co., from the charge Of having enticed
her from home for immoral purposes as
published in the Gazette. The solicitor
for Mr.. Pearce writes a public letter
in which he says that he
has been instructed by his client to
refrain from prosecuting the girls
father on a charge Of common assault and
battery for the Gaming he inflicted upon
Mr.. Pearce the other day, on the alleged
ground of his betrayal and cruelty to the
young lady, because Of the trivial penalty
which would attend conviction, but to
prosecute him on a graver charge. The
solicitor asks the public to suspend juug-
ment on the whole case until its merits be-
developed through the courts.
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BLACK-LIsTLNG LEGISLATORS.
Forty-Se Grand Army Posts Meet In
New York to Mako Complaint.

F0rty-seven ErHnd ARMY Fosts Moet IN
New York to Mako Complaint.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-Representatiyes
Of forty-seyen Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie posts Of this city, constituting the
memorial committee, to-day sent out
through the State to all posts a circular
letter giving the names OF the Assembly
men and Senators who voted against the
bill in the Legislature last winter proyid-
ing preference for the Grand Army in
civil service appointments. The letter
ends with an adjuratiOn 20 al veterans 10
blacklist all such az do not recognize
that the service of the Grand Army men
gratitude from our State and national
government
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
REUNIoN OF THE FTFTH.
Griffin Again Gay With Boys Who
Wore the Gray.

GRIFFIN, GA, Aug. 20.-Another
soldiers reunion took place here to-day.
The surviving members Of the Fifth
Georgia Regiment arrived on every train
and at 11:80 o'clock this morning, escorted
by the Griffin brass band, they marched
from the Nelms house 10 the brick ware
house, where they were greeted by large
number OF citizens. The veterans we're
warmly welcomed by X. II. johnson IN
few appropriate remarks. Rev. Mr.. Niles
responded in behalf OF tho convention.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Capt. J. y. Kiddoo President.
q. W. Burr Secretary aud Treasurer.
Rev. Mr.. Lester Chaplain.
At O'Clock banquet was given by ythe
ladies Of Griffin, which was highly appre-
ciated. After relating some of their war
experiences the members separated 70
meet next August at TbOmast0n.
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sonthern ItailwnYs.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 20.-A meeting Of re-
presentntlyes of the Southern railways
was beld here this morning. but owing %
The absence OF tho agent Of the Illinois
Central railway nothing was done, and
the meeting adjourned until Tomorrow.
In The meantime q schedule VIII be ar
ranged by the committee and proaenied at
t0-n10rrOw's meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
KREMsIERs CRUSH.

The Municipal Authorities Preparing
for the Royal Visitors.
VIENNA, Aug. 2O.-The municipal au.
thorities Of KremsIer have issued an
official programme for the coming meet.
ing between the Russian and Austrian
Emperors. Great preparations have been
made for the arrival OF the Emperor
Francis Joseph but his interview
with the Gar will be entirely
private. No public receptions
or fetes, nor any other special honors
will be tendered % the Car, the object
being 10 avoid giving opportunity tor the
carrying out Of plots against bis life. The
town Is filled with visitors.
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Danger that the Central City VIII Not
be Touched by the New Line.

MACON, Aug. 2O.-Hon. Dudley N.
Hughes, President Of the Macon and Dub
I'm railroad, passed through Macon this
morning on bis way 30 Athens. In oon-
yersation with the NEws correspondent
be said that The work on bis road was
progressing finely, but unless he could
get help from Macon the directors would
accept the prop0alrOn Of the Central
road and run che road from JenersOnfilie
90 Tonnilo instead Oi from Jefiers0nyillo
10 Macon. II this 10 done nearly every
advantage 10 be derived by Macon would
be cut %, and the huo section through
which The survey tfaforaos bo ieft un-
developed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
TRIGHTENEp mo sKCRECY
LOST HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER.
First oHicer Magiii Drowned in the
st. Johns River Near Paiatka.

TTTHT WWTUNT 0ITININ NEII'|IN"II III NIIN
st. Johns River Near Paiatka.
PALATKA, FLA, Aug. 2O.-First Officer
Magill, OF the steamship Chattahoochee,
was drowned near Palatka last night
while trying 10 save passenger
who. waking from a dream, jumped
oyerboard. The passenger was saved.
A boat had been lowered with Officer
Wagill in command when the passenger
IAN overheard, and a. the rescued man
was being transferred from the small
boat 10 the steamer the former capsized
with the result already Indicated.
The drowned man was son OF Col.
Mauill. Of Atlanta, and a brother or Fred
A. Magill, who Was formerly purser on
sgeo Il well known Ia Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
A DEMON IN HUMAN FORM.
An Indianapolis Constable's Room a
Trap for Young Girls.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 20.-Constable
Thomas d. Smith, OF Lafaye tie, was sus-
pended from duty yesterday for conduct
which rivals that of persons implicated in
the Pail Mall Gazette revelations. Under
cover Of his authority as constable, Smith
has been issuing and serving warrants OF
arrest on young girls in the city and then
taking them TO bis room and compelling
them 10 remain with him overnight.
FRIGHTENED INTO SECRECY.
In the morning Smith would release the
girls, after exacting from them a promise
10 say nothing about the matter, and
through fear Of additional imprisonment
they have for the most part kept silent.
MANY other oifenses Of a similar nature
are charged against Smith, who makes
90 attempt 10 deny his guilt. The VII
lainies ia question have been unearthed
through the fundamentally OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
WORKING IN RoACHs YARD.
The Pacific Mail steamer "OOIOn" to b'
Pushed to Completion.

Pushed to Completion.
NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-About a dozen
men under foreman went to work on the
Morgan Iron Works belonging to John
Roach this morning. for the purpose OF
completing several pieces Of work for par
ties other than the government which
we're left unfinished at the time of the
suspension. The shop engine was put In
motion for the first time since the suspen-
sion on the new shaft for the Pacific mail
steamer Colon. By the time the work
above referred TO is completed it is ex-
pected that orders Will be received author
izing continuance Of work upon the
government CONTRACTS now pending.
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TExAs FEvER Ar cHIoAGo.
Attacks ResultIng IA Death In Nearly
Every Instance.

Every Instance.
CHICAGO, Aug. 20.-A strange malady
has broken out among cattle. particularly
milch COWS, in the nelghborhood just
north Of the Union stock yards and ex-
tending 10 the Bridgeport slaughter
houses in the southwestern part Of the
city. The disease appears 10 be IN all
cases fatal. II Is thought that the afiliot-
ed cattle show symptoms Of Texas fever.
When the spleen Is examined after death
Il Is found swollen 10 three times its
natural size. The district In which tha
disease is confined contains many patches
Of open prairie on which COWS Craze Ia
herds. Texas cattle are frequently driven
into Bridgeport through this district, and
Il Is believed that the diesase was cauRhs
from these passing nerds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21

wAsHINGroN, Aug. 20.--The following
postmaslers were appointed today NJ
b. Rsise, az Gum Grove, Heard county
and NJ. i. Tucker at Barbers Greek JACK
son county.
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ENGLAND AND TURKEY.
The Sultan Not Inclined to Enter Into
An Alliance.

LONDON, Aug. 2O,-A Berlin correspon-
dent says: can eminent Turkish diplo-
matist declares that the Sultan and Grand
Vizer oppose an alliance Of Turkey with
England against Russia.r
The Standard urges the great impor-
tance Of securing an alliance between
England and Turkey. IL texpressee hope
that Sir Henry DrummOnd Wolfe, who
has been sent on a special mission 10 the
Sultan, will be successful In securing the
desired alliance.
SIR woLFFE AT CoNsTANTINoPLE.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug. 20.-5ir Henry
Drummond Wolfe, the special envoy sent
by England TO Turkey and Egypt, has
arrived here. but mustremain under quar-
antine until Saturday.
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LONDON, Aug. 20.-lrhe bullion IN tho
Bank 0f England Increased fsl2,d3i dur
Ing ile pasi week. The proportion n sue
Bank n fng'and reserve to The liability,
whioh last aeek Wna ffh per cent, - nov
f0 10 per cent.
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MONrIiEAIls NIIshRY.
rhirfy-ono New Cases Streets sprlnklod
with Dlalnfoctants.

with DAaininntAntAs
MONTREAL, Aug. 20.--Thirty-two new
cases OF smallpox were reported here To-
day. Some OF the afflicted persons reside
on she principal west cad streets. one
case was reported IN the lodge OF Ravens
ofag. The residence of the lato Sir Hueh
Allen. The theatfes have nii been closed +.
The empioyerh nave ordered an employees
gaceinafed undor pain % dismissal. Dls.
iuieotnnia nTe % BE- used in the watering
0i ibe streets. The provincial ToFeru-
mout hns been iplItloued for tAe uan n
the exhibition buildings f1r a amall-p0x
hospital.
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ARAB VICTORIES IN soUDAN.
KassaIa Makes AN Amicabio Arrange
ment with the BesieRers.

CAIRO, Aug. 2O.-The news that the
rebels have taken and occupied Debbeh
and Amtugusi and are now marching on
Dongola is to-day confirmed.
Information has been received here
that the garrison at Kassala, being un-
able 10 bold out, has made an amicablo
arrangement with the rebels, and that
Osman Digna was furious en- the receipt
Of the news and started Immediately Tor
Ka6sala.
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OTTAWA, ONT. Aug. 20.-A petition
slrned by 800 citizens OF HUI has been
forwarded 90 the Governor teneral, pIhl-
iov for a communication OF the death sen
tanco uaaaod upuu hiul.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21

LnfEmcE. Aug. 20.--hner a stormy
meeting to-day fhe tenants ~ the Enfi ~
Devon decided ~ accepi ihe EaIls Offer
of d reduction Of i0 per cent. iu ronia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21

WAsufNGroN. Aug. 20.-A dispatch
was received hero to-day stating that
Aufdemorte, New OrleHns' detaulung
sub-treasury clerk, was arrested today ~
Monterey, Mexico. No details we're
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
nen,h Id = nartow RonIface.

JACKSONVILLE. Aug. 2O-Edward
webster. proprietor OF the Webster house
M Rarfow. Fla.. died today Of au over
dose Of morphine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
soNNENwALDE SOCIALLY CUT.

Count yon Solms SOnnenwalde, the
German Minister to Spain. has protested
against the dispatch OF Spanish cruisers
and troops from Manila 10 Yap, the larg-
est OF the Caroline islands. He is re-
ceiVed with marked GOODNESS in social and
court circles. At LaGranja the govern
ment organs declare that Spanish public
opinion may compel the seyering OF re-
lations with Germany and an appeal to
the powers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
MURDERED BY HER SERVANT
The Deceased Represented ~ Having
Entered - Convent.

Entered - Convent.
PARIS, Aug. 20.--A rich maiden lady
named Menetray recently disappeared.
A female servant named Mercier told the
neighbora that she bad entered a convent
leaving her 10 manage the property. The
servant brought her own relatives 10 the
house 10 live. Suspicion boing aroused
The police entered the premises and di8.
covered the lady's body in quick lime iu
the garden. The servant and her com-
paniOns tried o. eseaDe but were arrested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
SUICIDE BY sTRANGULATIoN.
Mrs. Sarah EddIemsn Hangs Herself
with q Rope Made of a Sheet.

Mrs. Sarah EddIemSn Hangs Herself
with Rope Made of Sheet.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 2O.-Mrs. Sarah
Eddleman, wife of the late Frank Eddie
man, a prominent business man of At
lanta, committed suicide last night at his
residence on Ivy street. The fact of her
self-destruction was not learned until 7
O'Clock this morning. She died Of strangu-
lation. 1t seems that, from the position
in which the body was found, Mrs. Eddie
man procured sheet, twisted it into the
form Of a rope, one end Of which she tied
to the door knob. She then threw the
rope over the door and fastened the other
end about her neck. This she did while
standing on trunk, after she had planned
her own destruction.
swIESs HERsELF INTO THE AIR.
She kicked the trunk out from under
her feet, and her body swung in the air.
This morning when servant called at
Mrs. Eddleman's the scene above de-
scribed met her eyes. The deceased was
40 years Of age. She leaves four children
all of them grown. She was Miss Mary
Steele, daughter of John II. Steele. at one
time editor of the Atlanta Intettigencer.
Her husband some years ago with G..
1. Brown operated large boot
and shoe factory in Atlanta,
disposing of the product OF the house to
the whOlesa ale trade. Later the firm was
Eddleman Il Bowie. The family stands
among the best people Of the city. The
course assigned is that since the death Of
her husband Mrs. Eddleman has given
repeated evidence by her strange actions
that her mind was affected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-21
THE CARoLINE IsLANps.

Confirmation of the Report Alleging
Occupation still Lacking.
PARIS, Aug. 20.-Le Figaro, of this city,
states that the King of Spain has, in order
to show his displeasure at the assumption
by Germany of control of the Caroline
Islands, resigned the honorary colonelcy
of a regiment of German Uhlans which
was some time ago bestowed upon him.
OCCUPATION NOT CONFIRMED.
BERLIN, Aug. 20.--The National Ga.
zette referring to the excitement in Spain
over the alleged seizure by Germany OF
the Caroline islands, says that the Ger
man goVernmenthas not yet been officially
notified that the islands have been an
neXed.