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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
WESTERN NAIL 1EANERs.
The Manufacturer Decline 60 Arbl
trate with the United Nailers.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 11.--At meeting Of
the Western Nail Association held here
to-day the mills that were represented
were as follows: Pittsburg, .; Wheeling,
Z; Sharon, Pa, l; Ashland, Ky, 1; Steu-
benyille, Ohio, /; Irontou, Ohio, >; Terre
Haute, Ind, 1; Miles, Ohio, l; Beueville,
H., !; Brilliant, Ohio, J.; Milwaukee,
Wis, L; Chicago, 1. A letter MAS read
from Nj. A. Chew, Secretary of the United
Nailers, Heaters and Rollers Associa-
tion, dated Wheeling, Nov. 8, addressed
to George Wise, Secretary, saying:
am authorized by our executive board to
notify you officially that they have CON
terence committee, and are wiling To meet u
like committee from the association of which
you are secretary at any time aud place you
may name.
THE ASSOCIATIONS REPLY.
The association authorized the publca-
tion OF the following reply to this letter:
CINCINNATI, o. Nov. II, 1885.
II. 4 Chcto, Esq, Secretary:
DEAR SIR-Replying To your communication
Of Nov. 8, am directed to a wise you that the
following resolution was adopted al a meet
this day:
Resoiged, That under ordinary circum-
stances the Western Nail Association would
not hesitate to enter into negotiations, but
nallers OF America in tho early part OF this
controversy of employing new set OF work
men, and our obligations TO these tthe new
naIlers) are such shat we could not entertain
any proposition that would interfere with
these Obligations. W G theraOre respectfully
decline TO enter upon negotiations with the
united nailers Of America, but assure all
competent n0ilers everywhere that so far as
we have machines in our several mills TO give
they VIII be given 80 such nailers and feoders
who may desire to become nailers as may be
willing to accept the manufacturers scale,
and work with and on the same terms and
conditions as our present workmCn. Yours
respectfully, GEORGE WISE, Secretary.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resoired, That we regard the advance in
the selling price Of nails and the advance in
the nailers wages in tho East as only tenn
porary, and exclusively an incident OF the
present strike.
The association adjourned to meet here
one month hence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
RussIA,s nnNrANns.
servia, Greece, and bulgaria. Must Disc
arm Their Warriors.

servia, Greece, and bulgaria. Must Disc
arm Their Warriors.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Nov. I'm. Neli-
dof, the Russian Ambassador, has been
ordered by his government to press the
demand OF Russia before the conferences
for immediate disarming of servia,
Greece, and Bulgaria, and the deposition
OF Prince Alexander, ruler Of Bulgaria.
sERvIA DENIES DESIRING WAR.
BELGRADE, Nov. 1.-THE Seryiau goy-
ernment denies the Bulgarian report that
ServIan troops have crossed the frontier.
and states that Servia has no need to In
vent cdSas betH as Bulgaria has given
Seryia ample grounds 20 declare war
when the proper moment arrives. Servia
refrains at present from attacking Bull
gaTia for special motives which she re-
CARDS with great solicitation, and which
Bulgaria ignores. servia pursues a State
policy, while Bulgaria follows with revO-
luti0nary one.
STATUS QUO ANTE TO BE RESTORED.
CONsTANTINoPLE, Nov. 1.-THE Bal
kan Conference to-day agreed that the
basis OF its deliberations should be restor.
alton OF status quo ante in ROumelia.
In the Balkan conference to-day Mr..
White, the British representative, stlpu-
lated that England would agree 10 the
restoration Of the status quo ante, pro-
vlded the method Of restoration be satis-
factory 10 her. He proposed that an
international commission he appointed to
go 10 PhilippOpOlis, but the proposition
was not agreed 10. Russia Withdrew her
demand for the dismissal Of Prince Alex
ander.
ALBANIANs LOOT A VILLAGE.
from Sofia says 300 Albanians attacked the
Bulgarian village Of JancOvitz, near Mon
astir, killed several OF the inhabitants and
plundered the village.
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MExICo's BIG DRAIN.

The Death Rate Expected 20 be ne
duoed One-Balf by the Improvement.
CITY or MEXICO, Nov. 1l.--President
Dlaz and the Ministers OF the Treasury,
Public Works and the Interior, have In
spected the route OF the proposed sewer
for draining the valley OF Mexico. The
plans involve the construction OF a canal
from Lake Tezcoco 10 Lake SumpangO.
Then the water ~ TO pass through tun-
mel % miles long. The estimated expense
OF the work is $4,O00,00O. The local sani-
tary authorities estimate that the drain
age Of the valley Will reduce the death
r0fo ono half
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
POISON PUT IN A WE'LL.

Forty PersOns Affected and Several
Deaths liable to Occur.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Nov. 1l.-A bout
ten days ago three members OF family
named Morris, who had been receiving
their water from a well near the cotton
factory, became very i'll, and day or two
afterward four other members Of the same
family became an. soon there were %
people in That locality quite sick. and tho
manager OF the mill became q victim.
Last night six more persons were taken
down, and several, 70 is feared. cannot re-
cover. An investigation has been COM
menoed. and 10 is thought that some mis-
crearts have poured a quantity OF poison
into the well. Fully forty persons have
already been affected.
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CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY.
Negro Preacher Brings Suit Against
-Four Residents Of Pittsburg.

Negro Preacher Brings suit Against
-Four Residents Of Pittsburg.
PIrTsBURG, PA, Nov. 11.--In the SUI
preme Court to-day was argued the suit
Of Rev. John Wides against John A. Nc
Kee, Alexander McC. Milligan, james r.
W. Sloan and David 3. Wilson, Of this
city, for forming an unlawful conspiracy
10 defame the plaintlh. The plaintiffs
the defendants conspired with G.. NJ. FL
lott, Mary Miller, J. B. Pickens and
Duncan Ecols IN the Common wealth of
Alabama. J. M. Farrls Of illinois, and
Rev. David B. Gregg Of New York TO de-
fame his character. The plaintiff Is a
cOiored man, and Was sent by the Freed
mems Bureau 70 teach and preach in
Alabama TO cOlOred people. He became
unpopular down there, and WAS tried in
the ecclesiastical court and moved from
his position. Tho defendants in this SUIT,
he alleges, we're instrumental in causing
his removal. As well as having published
n slander that be was a mOnOmaniac on
certain subjects. The decision was re-
gQFypd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
STARVATION WAGES.

PennsyIvania Miners Work for OOc Per
Day and Lay Idle Hair Of the Year.
READING, Pa, NOV. 1.-THE wages OF
all the employees Of the Colebrookdale
iron works in this county were reduced
10 per cent. a number OF iron ore mines
along the East Pennsylvania railroad,
which have been worked steadily during
the past season arc preparing 20 close
down. This will throw several hundred
men out OF employment for the winter.
These men work at 6Oc. per day during
the summer With no work In the winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
sTEPNEY RILEY's KILLING.

The Counsel for the Defense Summing
Up Before tho Jury.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Nov. 1.-THE trial
Of A. n. Bellinger, charged with the muir
der Of Stepney Riley (colored), was con-
tinued to-day. The prosecution exam
ined eight witnesses, OF whom five were
colored, and the defense swore nine wit
nesses, including the defendant all Of
whom were white. At the close Of the
testimony the defense offered 20 submit
the case 10 the jury without argument.
This proposition WAS declined by the
prosecution, and eX-Goy. Magrath ad-
dressed the Jury ior the defense.
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GEoRGIA's CAPITAL CITY.
1000 People Turn Out to Sam JOneG'
Prohibition Rally.


ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 1.-THE town has
gone crazy tonight on the prohibition
question. More people than were ever
seen at a public meeting were at Sam
Jones big gospel tent, near the new capt.
tol, tonight. The crowd was estimated
at 1000 to 8,0O0 and many were turned
away. Sam Small. Sam Jones and other
speakers addressed the meeting in favor
Ofpr0hibitlon. and the greatest enthusiasm
prevailed. The anti-prohibition men,
however, are confident and think re-
action will take place before the election.
Judge LOchrano has joined the prohibition
side. The wet side managers are trying
TO get Senator Joseph E. Brown to make
a speech next Sunday night. ills rumored
that he will do It.
Tomorrow night the colored prohibi-
tionists will hold forth in the gospel tent.
Their vote is divided.
AN ALLEGED ELOPEMENT.
VIII Cannon, a well-known young man
Of Atlanta, Is reported TO have eloped
with woman named Louise Pike. They
have gone to Chicago. Cannon stands
well, but little is known Of Miss Pike.
Mrs. Bogus, a lady living on Rawson
street, was assaulted by a burly negro IN
her kitchen last night. She gave an
alarm and the rascal fed, doing no dam
age beyond choking her.
Sam Small advertises today for bills
from his creditors. He says he wants 10
pay up. Report says that ne is putting
$3.50 "A week in the bank. The Birming-
ham people gave him $500.
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WAILING ON THE WATER.
THE ALGONIA's VICTIMS IN
CREASED TO IO5.

oGioiAls OF tho Steamship Line Very Res
tioent About the P0rror-The Brook.
lyn Going TO Pieces on Anticosti--T Tho
British Steamship Indus Wrecked on
CeylOn.
DETROIT, MICH, Nov. 11.--An owen
Sound, Ontario, dispatch says:
AS far as can be learned the passenger list
and crew OF the Algoma compriled over 10
persons. The Canadian Pacific railroad of
hcials are very reluctant TO disclose the facts.
II is believed, however, that large number
Of passengers were taken on at 5ault Ste Ma
RE. General Manager Beatty, OF the Cana
dian Pac.hc Company, VIII say nothing ded-
nlte as to the number lost, while other officials
freely state that fully 100 have gone down
with the vessel. The latest list Of saved makes
The tOtal ID.
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A sMELTER FoK EL PAso.
Englisbmen 10 Invest S25O,OOO and
Citizens $50. 900 ia the Works.

Citizens $4,000 in the Works.
FL PAso. TEX. Nov. 1.-THE agent ol
an English syndicate has been IN this
city several days and has made a propo-
sltion 10 leading business men to erect a
large smelling works here, 70 8melt ore
from Mexico This company ofeis N in
will raise 500, 600 toward the project. The
offer has practically been accepted and
the necessary money has been nearly all
subscribed. This gives III PasO 6melter,
something that the mining industries n
old and new Mexico have long wanted.
Five times enough ore passes through
hero from Mexico 70 keep q biz smeter
going night and day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
A GENTLEMAN RIDER KILLED.

SIX Other AristocrAtic Horsemen In
jurod I'm the Dash.
BosTOE, Nov. ll.-At the Country
CLUBS annual races to-day at Clyde
park, BrOokline. Francis Goldman and
six other gentlemen contested Tor a cup in
a two and quarter hurdle race. The
track was very slippery aud all the
riders were thrown at the last leap. Mr.
Goldman was thrown, and his horse fall
ing upon him he was Killed. The horse
was only stunned. OF the other riders II &.
Trimmings received a bad cut on the head.
The others we're only slightly bruised.
Mr.. Goldman was 30 years old and vas
married. lie was a son Of James Goldman,
Of Hrookiino
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12

CHARLEsToN. S. c., Nov. 11.-At Edge-
field IN the Culbreath lynohing case an
Indictment with seven counts, charging
murder and abettlng OF murder against
80 prisoners was submitted 10 the jury
to-day. Owing TO tho large number OF
witnesses a bill will not bo found until
fo.unorrnsv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
Mexican Editors Sentenced.

CITY or ME1Ico. Nov. 1.-THE su-
preme Court has condemned Senior Chave-
raj, Of the Monitor RepHblicaRO, and Senior
Carriilo, Of the COrreo dc LUaes. each %
months imprisonment. and five others 10
. months Imprisonment each.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
Coz. Grny's Proolnmntlon

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 11.-6ov. Gray'l
antiplouro pneumonia proclamation was
issued to-day, te take effect nt once. Par.
ties intending 20 ship cattle to Indiana
from the States Of Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey, Delaware. Maryland,
Virginia. West Virginia. Illinois, Ken.
tucky. Missouri and the District of GO.
lumOla must make the customary afi.
davis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
IN FAIRLY GooD aPIRTTs.


CoULTERvILLE, TENN, Nov. il.--Capt.
NJ. A. McGuiTe, a wholesale trunk dealer
at Cincinnati, was drowned In the Ten
nessee while dlck hunting to-day. lie
came here with the excursion from George
II. Thomas Post OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic, of Cincinnati. He was
drowned while trying 20 save a colored
boy who was with him, when their boat
capsized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
CENTRAL GEORGIA.

Operations Suspended at the Houston
County Cotton Factory.
MACON, GA, Nov. 1l.-While George
w. Thompson, boss carpenter Of Coles
circus, was taking part in the grand en-
try at Tennille to-day, bis horse fell
breaking his arm. He was brought to Ma
con for medical treatment.
The Houston Cotton factory, near Per-
ry, has suspended operations for repairs.
A representative Of the Atlanta mills
passed through Mason tonight 10 engage
the employees TO take the place Of the stri-
king operators In that city.
Coles circus will not give parade here
tomorrow on account OF a city license Of
300
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
FIRE AND FALLING WALLS.
HOsemen Have Narrow Escape from
Death at New York.

Death at New York.
NEW York, Nov. 1.-THE Empire
Plaster mills at Nos. 81 and % Bethune
street, 6-stOry brick building, 66xsO feet,
owned by August Isaacs & Bro, caught
fire between and O'Clock this morning
and was almost entirely destroyed in less
than an hour. An alarm was turned in
as soon as the fire was discovered, and
about fifteen minutes later, while the
hremen were engaged in stretching hose
to the burning building, cloud OF dense,
| thick smoke enveloped them and they had
! just time to jump backward inIo the hall
/ way, when the whole eastern end of the
! building in the rear fell in, and neighb0r-
I ing yards were covered with mass OF
bricks, plaster and machinery.
FRIGHTENED sLEEPERs.
The noise made by the falling walls
gave people living in the houses sur
| rounding the idea that there had been an
explosion, and this added to their terror.
1t was fortunate, however, that the walls
tell at such an early stage OF the fire,
for otherwise the buildings on Bank
street would have been in great danger,
and it might not have been possible to
save them. BY hard work the fire was
confined altogether to the plaster mill,
and none Of the adjoining OF surrounding
houses are damaged TO any extent. Tue
loss on the building, stock and machinery
is $4,000. They are insured for $50, 900
on the building and machinery, and $1,000
on the stock in nine different English
companies.
WOODYILLE SCORCHED.
WOODYLLE, MISS, Nov. 11.--A de-
structive ire occurred here to-day, caus-
ing a loss Of $4,000. The insurance is
$4,000,
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The NntinnnI Ornnre.

Boston, Nov. t1.-At If o'clock the Sa.
tional Grange OF Patrons OF Husbandry
assembled In its nineteenth annual ses.
sion, and was opened Ia tho sixth degree,
all tho officers being present except ID.
Wyatt Aiken. OF South Carolina, who IL
confined at home by Illness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Peninsular and
Oriental Steam Navigation Company's
steamer Indus. from Calcutta for London.
has been totally wrecked on a reef or
Moeleuye Cbylou. Her passengers and
mails we're saved. The Indus was an
iron screw bark-rigged vessel Of 2.23J
tons. She was 800 feet long and was buiIT
in 1871,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
Bleaching OF THE BROOKLYN.
storm Rising and Fears that the
Vessel WIN Go to Pieeea.

storm Rising and Fears that the
Vessel WIN Go to Pieces.
QUEBEC, Nov. 1.-THE government
steamer Napoleon Ill. left this port this
morning fully proyisioned, and Is expect.
ed to reach the steamer Brooklyn by day.
light Friday morning. The latest news
received from Southwest Point, Antioosti,
states that the Brooklyn went ashore
Sunday evening at 7 O'Clock, during q
fierce gale. All the passengers, including
the ladies, are living in tents on the beach
opposite the vessel. She lies miles from
Fox Bay. Besides the general cargo, the
steamer had number Of prize cattle on
board. Some of these have been landed
and others were drowned. The scene Of
tho wreck is very difficult Of access. The
wind is now rising rapidly TO a westerly
gale, which lessons the chances of saving
the vessel
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
Alexandcr 10 Iasue an Ukaec.

LONDON, Nov. lit is rumored that
Prince Alexander will Issue an ukase
summOning the National Assembly Of the
two Bulgarias 70 meet at Philippopoiis.
A special scheme has been arranged
whereby the MAYORS OF R0umelian towns
VIII act as deputief ia the ordinary Bull
garian Assembly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
DEMOCRATS IN THE TRACES.
Ono of Minister COx's Friends Sent TO
COnstantinople.

Ono OF Minister Cox's Friends Sent TO
ConstantinOple.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The President
to-day appointed DR.. John G.. Lee, Of
Philadelphia, Secretary OF Legation at
COnstantinople, Turkey. DR.. Lee is a
friend Of Minister Cox, and is understood
to have been appointed on his personal
solicitation. He is familiar with modern
languages, and is said to be peculiarly
fitted for the place.
SOLDIER HoNORED.
The President today appointed Gen.
Joseph j. Bartlett, OF New York city. to
be Second Deputy Commissioner Of Pen
sions, in place of Lewis G. Bartlett, who
has resigned on account Of i'll health, and
William II. Morgan, of Nashville, Tenn,
TO be a member OF the Board Of Indian
Commissioners, in place of Orange Judd,
resigned.
RISING FROM THE RANKS.
Gen. Bartlett entered the Union army
at RinghGmton, N. Y, as a pri vate sol
der in April, 1861, and came out Of it at
the close OF the war as Breyet Major
General. He served in the army Of the
Potomac from the first battle Of Bull Run
to AppOmattox, participating with dis
tinctIOn in nearly every contest and re-
ceiying several wounds. When he retired
from the army in 1866 be was appointed
Minister to Stockholm by President John
son, but was recalled by President Grant.
In politics he has always been a Demo-
crat.
FOURTH-CLASs POsTMAsTERs.
The following fourth-class Postmasters
were appointed to-day:
In North Carolina-At Chinquapin,
a
Mary B. McPharl; at Sure, q. W. Yam
ceY; at Willis Creek, Lilly b. Love; ut
Ellis. Thomas s. Owen: az Davis, II. Il.
Frsbie; at HarrisYile, J. b. Ewing.
In Georgia-At StanfOrdville, A. j.
Rosey.
In Alabama-At Mt. Meig's. q. G.
Glider; at Wedowee, John T. Owens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
WorIgmen Killed.

MONTREAL. Nov. liza fatal accident
occurred to-day at the drill shed. Five
men were painting the ceiling when the
scanolding gave way. Two Of them were
killed instantly. A third died shortly
after, aud the other two are not expected
10 live
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12

NEW YORK, Nov 1.-The suit for libel
brought by Louis q. w isou, ofFredericks-
burg, Va, against the Herald, claiming
$50, 900 damages, was terminated to-day,
The Heralds counsel Offering 10 settle at
once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
STEAD IN PRISON GARB.
Picking "A Pound Of oakum His Daily
Task-The BIN OF Fare.

Picking a Pound of Oakum His Daily
Task-The Bill Of Fare.
LONDON, Nov. 1.-The Standard. re-
ferring 20 the conviction Of Mr.. stead,
says it wonders that It was possible for
moment to conceal MIR. Stead's atrocious
proceedings under the mask Of holy pur-
poses. 'It is amazing@ the Standard
adds, shat Mr.. Stead should have degrad-
ed himself by debauchery and semi-intoX-
icatiOn In stews. His conduct Is last
ing disgrace to journalism"
sTEAD's PRISON GARB
Mr.. Stead, the convicted editor Of the
Pail NQu Gazette, was interviewed in
Cold Bath Fields prison to-day. His
warden was present at the interview, and
the visitor was not allowed to shake
hands with the prisoner. Mr.. Stead was
in prison garb, consisting Of the Glen
garry camp; loose, flowing. yellow. col
larless jacket, stamped on the left breast
with "Cirele x, 2; stroke So baggy,
coarse yellow pantaloOns, bearing the
government broad arrow, and over-sided
patched boots. His hair was cropped
short. Mr.. Stead appeared TO be suffer-
ing severely from cold, his hands being
tucked In his capacious sleeves for
warmth.
IN FAIRLY GOOD SPIRITS.
He was In fairly good spirits, however.
He is allowed bible In his cell, but the
light Is not sufficient 20 enable him 20 read
IL. His breakfast consists OF thin p0r-
ridge and brown bread, his dinner Of suet
pudding, and his supper Of porridge and
brown bread. He sees nobody between
o'clock in the evening and 8 O'Clock in the
morning. Mr. stead's daily task Is TO
pick one pound Of oakum. Ordinary
prisoners have 10 pick three pounds. Tho
aentences Of all the prisoners commence
on the first day Of the session Of the court,
which this year was Oct. ~. Mr.. stead
will therefore be released on Jan. 10.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12

WILMINGTON. n. c., Nov. ll.-Ion. A.
A. McKOy, Judge Of the Sixth Judicial
District. died at his home In clinton At 9
O'Clock thi8 morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
Trrnch Trenaury Bonds

PARIS, Nov. 1.-THE government has
sanctioned the issue n treasury Do1os 70
the Amount OF 4J,000,000 francs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
RIEHs PRAYKRFULNEss.

WINNIPEG, MAN, Nov. 11.-Riel spends
his time praying and writing, late into
the night scribbling prophecies. He re-
ceived notice OF his reprIeye joyfully, ex-
claiming: "l thank almighty Goa for his
great mercy and the clemency he has put
in the hearts OF his people, I am thank
nl for this eight days more % live"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
KNOXVILLE AND OHIO.

The stockholders Of the Knoxville and
Ohio railroad met to-day. $S00,000 Of the
the Sl,100,00 in stock was represented.
The following directors we're elected: G.
N. McGee, John l.. Moses, r. j. Sanford,
Of Knoxville; Samuel Thomas, Calvin 5.
John 7. Martin and George |. Seney, Of
New York. The directors elected &. NJ.
McGee, President; Samuel Thomas, Vice
President; John l., Moses, Secretary ;
James &. Mitchell, Treasurer; and Henry
Fink, General Manager.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
RAILROAD STOCKHOLDERS.

No Action Taken at the East Tennes-
see, Virginia and Georgia Meeting.
KNOXVILLE, TENN, Nov. 11.-Th
stockholders Of the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia railroad held their an
nual meeting here to-day. The secretary
had failed to comply with the bylaw
which requires him to furnish at the an
nual meeting a complete list OF the stock
holders, and consequently no business
could be transacted. No stOckholder can
vote unless he has been stockholder
three months. The annual meeting was
adjourned to March %, 1885.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-12
MAssAcREs oRpEEEp BY THEBAw.

LONDON, Nov p, 4 A. M.-Adyices
from Calcutta state that King Thebaw
has ordered that all Englishmen In Bur
nah be extermnated. = Is feared that
all the Europeans at Mandalay have
alreadv been fnassacred W the Burmese.