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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
ACQUITTED OF MURDER.
j. B. Moody Set Free Despite Strong
CircumstantiaI Evidence.

j. B. Moody Set Free Despite Strong
CircumstantiaI Evidence.
FAIRBURN, GA, Aug. 15.-In the supe-
perior Court to-day j. B. Moody, who has
been on trial since Tuesday morning for
the supposed murder OF James Mapp,
oo,ored, was acquitted, the jury being out
but a short time. 1t will be remembered
that about June last the body of an un-
known man was found in a lake about
ten miles north of this place, and at the
inquest Richard Morris, an illicit dis
tiller, tes titled that j. B. Moody and
Elijah Rogers, two white men, and also
illicit distillers, had confessed TO him
seven months previous to the
finding Of this body that they
had Killed James NIapp and put him
in a hole, and upon this evidence the
Coroner Issued warrants for the arrest of
the parties, and they have been confined
in Jail until last week, when the grand
jury jointly indicted them. Moody WAS
first placed on trial, and, Notwithstanding
that there was strong circumstantial
evidence in addition to the testimony OF
Morris, the trial resulted in verdict by
the jury Of not guilty. Rogers case was
continued until the next term OF the court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
LONDoN's VICE.
Continuance of the Pail Mall Gazette
Exposures Disgusting the People.

Continuance of the Pail Mall Gazette
Exposures Disgusting the People.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-The continuance OF
the agitation against the more fragrant
forms of London vice as revealed by the
Pail Mall Gazette is wearying and dis
gusting the people, aud is beginning to
meet with general condemnation. The
conservative press is commencing to
decry the business, and a number OF
established church organs are fol-
lowing suit. The ArchbIshops Of
York and Canterbury and other
leaders of religious thought are waning
in their support Of the agitation. On the
other hand, however, the Radicals Wes-
leyans and other associated religious
bodies, are pushing the agitation with all
their might and endeavOring 10 enlist
popular sympathy by means of
great public demonstrations. All
the influence possessed by dis
senting religious organizations
seems to be at present in use TO make the
Hyde Park meeting a monster success.
The Council list for this meeting includes
Prof Newman, Hon. James Stansfeld,
Radical member OF Parliament for Hall
fax; President Roberts, of the Wesleyan
conference; eX-President Griffith, of the
Wesleyan conferences; Michael Dayitt,
Canons WilberiOrce and French and
many other clerical and dissenting
nOtables.
EXTENT or THE AGITATION.
In Liverpool, Manchester, and other
large cities in England, vigilance CON-
mittees are being formed for the purpose
of obtaining local legislation for the sup
preston of open vice. Mrs. Fawcett,
widow of Prof. Fawcett, is strongly in
favor OF continuing the agitation. Reply
ing TO certain criticisms on her conduct
in this respect, Mrs. Fawcett contends
that the agitation inaugurated in the
revelations made by the Pau HQU Gazette
has already resulted in many benefits 70
the people Of England, among which she
enumerates "a great rOusingOf the public
conscience" Increased activity, both
public and private, in the kind ofmoral
work performed by rescue and purity as
sOciatiOns," "and increased severity
in sentence for crimes against children"
WILL SAVE YOUNG WOMEN.
GAN this" Mrs. Fawcett saye, twill
tend 10 osayeyoung women from wallow-
ing in vice." The purity society has
encountered much opposition in its work
OF putting shadows on public men. It's
numerous agents who. have been engaged
IL the work OF acting as detectives against
public men, have been warned by the au-
thoritles 10 refrain from making nusauces
OF themselves, and the regular police nave
been ordered TO prevent these spies from
annoying mem beTs Of Parliament, many
Of whom have complained or pestering.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
KILLEp pY NEGRoEs.

The Corpse Placed ON the Rhils, But
the Crime Confessed by "a woman.
CHARLoTrEsvILLE VA, Aug. 15.-John
Harris, white, a policeman OF Gordons-
Vile, Orange county, 20 milee from this
place, was yesterday found on the rail-
road track with his throat cut and his
body terribly mangled by freight train,
which passed over Il yesterday morning
at o'clock. EdlOe Harris and Georgo
Campbell, oolored, were suspected, ar
rested, tried and found guilty Of the crime
by the evidence OF a cOlOred woman, who
stated that the parties, through jealousy,
caught Harris and carried bin y few
the track
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
THE ONLY EXCEPTION. .
oFF THELR HIGH HORSE.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
TrIfie Less AutOorRtic.

The Pacific Mail Steamship Company
TrIfie Less AutOorRtic.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Post Office
Department has been informed that the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company will
continue to carry certain mails until the
expiration OF its contract with the New
Zealand government. The Superintendent
of the Foreign Mail Service has notified
the Superintendent OF the Railway Mail
Service that direct mail service from San
Francisco TO Australia has been resumed,
and that the mails for New Zealand and
the Australian colonies and correspon-
denee for the Fiji and Samoan islands
will be dispatched from San Fran
cisco direct per steamer Zealandia
TO sail thence on Aug. 30, and that until
further notice all correspondence for the
destination abOve-named will be dis
patched from San Francisco direct, unless
especially addressed to be forwarded via
Brindisi. The contract referred to ex-
pires on Nov. %.
MAILS FOR GUATEMALA.
The Guatemalean Secretary of State
has requested this government 10 forward
the Guatemalean mails via New Orleans
and Livingston. This Is the route which
the Post Office Department has already
selected. 1t has the advantage of six
railways nCrth, as against three by the
old route, and is eight days shorter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
KILLED ON FIRST BASE.
HENKE OF ATLANTA MEETS
WITH A HORRIBLE DEATH.

HIS Lungs Ruptured in n Collision
with Marr, OF Nashville His-
tory as a Ball Player-The House Busy
with the Distress Warrant Bil.
ATLANTA, Aug. 15.--Yesterday after
noon while the Nashville and Atlanta base
ball clubs We're playing league game at
Athletic park, and while the Atlantas were
at the bat, Louis Henke, their first base
man, while running to first on a base hit,
ran into Marr, who was playing first for
Nashville, and received Internal injuries
that proved fatal, he dying this afternoon
at O'Clock from a rupture of the lungs.
The ball had been thrown to Marr, who
dropped it, and while picking it up, with
his foot on first and facing home,
Henke ran into him, and both fell. Mari
was STOPPING when the men came to-
gether, Marr's head striking Henke in
the stomach. Henke was carried from
the field, another man, substituted, and
the game played to finish. Although IL
was known that Henke was seriously
hurt, not until this morning was it dis
covered that the wound was fatal one.
HENKE's HISTORY.
The deceased was % years old and
leaves wife and two children at Cincin-
natl. he has been a professional base
ball player for the past eight years. In
the early part of last season he was with
Portsmouth, and later With Atlanta, with
which club he has been since the opening
of the season. Previously he was mem
Der of the Clippers, Shamrocks, and Gin
cinnatis, of Cincinnati. Henke stood
among the first in the Southern league,
and WAS quite favorite. Tonight his
remains, under escort of Director
Knowles, of the Atlantas, were forwarded
to Cincinnati, where they will be delivered
TO his wife and relatives for burial. The
directors will pay his salary for the re-
maider of the season to bis widow. A
subscription of several hundred dollars
will be raised for his wife and sent to her,
together with the proceeds of benefit
game to be played at an early day. Ow-
ing to the accident the game with Nash
vile scheduled for to-day was postponed,
and the Club raturnpd home
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
HIGH ART ar A DISCOUNT.


dered Under Cover.
CHICAGO, Aug. 15.--Yesterday after
noon two policemen, armed with a search
warrant, arrested the proprietor of a we'll
known periodical agency, and seized a
hundred or more photographs which were
displayed in windows, and which they
charged were obscene. The case was
called this morning, and continued until
the 18th in bonds of $780, The photo
graphs displayed were mostly copies OF
French paintings exhibited in the LuXem-
bourg, and all are copies OF celebrated
paintings. The police department are of
the opinion that while the pictures are
not in themselves obscene, they become
so by being displayed in window as
much for purposes of advertisement as
anything else. The window as dressed
became a nuisance by attracting crowds
of men and offending large numbers of
women. The officers do not propose to
interfere with the sale of the pictures 10
artists, or such other persons as desire
them, but say that they must not be
openly displayed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
sOUTTLING OF THE CELESTE.

The Jury Unable to Agres-One OF tho
Defendants Goes Mad.
BOSTON, Aug. l5.-The jury In the case
against Capt. Parker aud the owners Of
the brig Mary Celeste, charged with con-
spiracy and wrocking the vessel for the
purpose Of swindling insurance compa-
MES, came into court this morning and
stated that they were unable 20 agree.
The court then dismissed them
Capt. Parker I'm conversation
with a reporter said that he called this
morning at the home Of j. Q. Wendell,
one Of the defendants, who has been mi
during the trial, and was informed that
he had lost his mind entirely and was
q raying maniac, it being necessary TO
employ two men 10 bold him last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
SUICIDE OF a LAWYER.
He Goes to y Room in an Atlanta Hotel
snd Ends his Life with Pistol.

ATLANTA, Aug. 15.--J. C. Castor, a
prominent lawyer from Chester, S. c..
committed suicide In bis room in the Reed
house to-day by shooting himself through
the head with a pistol. At , O'clock Mr..
CASTOR entered the Reed house and made
arrangements for a weeks board. He
WAS shown to room by servant.
Upon entering the room Mr.. CASTOR
asked the girl 10 bring him
pitcher OF drinking water. AS she
left on the errand, Mr.. CASTOR closed the
door, locked it, and moment later a
pistol shot WAS heard coming from the
room. The report OF the pistol caused
much excitement among the boRrders,
and the door was forced open. T1e sight
that met the eyes of those who were first
in the room was MIR. Gastons corpse lay
ing on the floor in a pool of blood near the
bureau. In his right hand he held the
pistol with which he had ended his life.
abe surroundings were such that sat
istied every one that CASTOR when he fired
the fatal shot was standing in front Of
the bureau. The nature of the wound
showed that Mr.. CASTOR had placed the
pistol to his mouth aud then pulled the
trigger. The deceased was 3S years years
old. He leaves wife and two children.
Two weeks ago he came to Atlanta to
visit his brother, DR.. j. McFall Castor, a
prominent physician of this city. The
dead man was three times Solicitor Gen
eral Of the Chester Circuit Court, and
four years ago was defeated In a race for
Conpraea.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
ON THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.

The British Force 20 be Permanently In
creased 20 10000 Men.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-The Indian govern
ment has decided to permanently increasOi
the number OF British and Indian troops
on the Afghan frontier 20 10000 men, and
TO construct a telegraph line TO Cabuls
the capital Of the Ameeris domlnions..
Work on the telegraph line is already in
progress. A0urrahman, the Ameer, has
expressed Wish TO have the line end atl
Cabul, and has refused 20 guarantee to-
maintain IL safely beyond that point.
Gen. McGregor and Mai. Nicholson
have left Sima. India, 10 form an en-i
trenched camp IN Pshoen valley and
construct a military road 30 the banks OF
the Helimund
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16

New Workers sc Chicago Who Did Not
Know How Mushrooms Tasted.
CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-John X. Fairman,
who, with bis family recently came 10
Chicago from Elmira, n. Y, died yester-
day at his residence in Woodlawn park
from the effects ofeating toadstools. which
were supposed 10 be mushrooms. Mrs.
Fairman, who also ate Of the tondstools,
has been made seriously III, but will prob.
ably recover. Alr. Fairman's father was
a long time proprietor OF the Elmira Id
rertiSer. IL Is learned that some seven or
eight persons living in Hyde park are
dangerously III from the same cause, and
u Is likely that BALI Of them will die.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
COUNTING NGUPTHECORPSES
NEW GASES OF CHOLERA AND
DEATHS STILL INCREASING.

Trieste Reported Invaded by the Dis
ease-Camdsn's Scare Started by Green
Apple Cholera Morbus-The Plague
Officially Admitted to be Within the
Spanish Lines at Gibraltar.
MARsEILLEs, Aug. 15.-There were 81
deaths from cholera in this city during
the - hours ended at noon to-day.
There were 81 deaths from cholera here
to-day.
MADRID, Aug. 15.-TwentY-one new
cases OF cholera and ten deaths
from the disease were reported
in this city to-day. Forty-fve new cases
and seventeen deaths wero reported in the
province outside Of the city. The Presi-
dent Of the Provincial Deputation has
been attacked by the disease. Many
cases occur among the fugitives who
have camped on the ruins of the earth
quake In Granada. The conflict between
the government and municipal mthor-
ties OF Seville regarding the sanitary COR
dons is stll hot. The city officials are
resigning.
TRIESTE REPORTED INVADED.
VIENNA, Aug. 15.--It is reported that
cholera has broken out in Trieste.
GIBRALTAR's INFECTION.
GIBRALTAR, Aug. 15.-The existence of
cholera within the Spanish lines was off,
clally declared to-day and the disease Is
spreading. There were four deaths here
today from cholera, traced TO Infection
contra cted on Spanish soil. A deputation
waited on the Governor of Gibraltar to-
day and requested him to shut of com
municatl0n with Spain. This he refused
to do. The panic increases hourly ana
the exodus grows Orrespondingly. The
populace are greatly discontented over
the conduct OF the military authorities in
refusing to adopt the necessary precau-
t!ons against the introduction of cholera
from Spain.
CAMDEN's ALLEGED CHOLERA CASE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-An officer OF
the Marine Hospital service has been in
structed to investigate the alleged case OF
cholera in Camden, n. j.
GREEN APPLE CHOLERA.
CAMDEN, N. j., Aug. ia careful in
vestigation of the supposed case Of
Asiatic cholera in the suburbs of this city
shows that it was genuine case OF green
apple cholera mOrbus.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
ALABAMA MINERS STRIKE.

Twenty Italians Not Wanted - Work
Only Resumed q Few Days Ago.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Aug. 15.-The
miners Of the Warrior Coal and Coke
Company, twenty-five miles north OF here,
are on strike again. Last summer the
strikers forced the company to send back
a force Of Italians that had been brought
from the North, but four or i've fOremen
were allowed to remain at the mines at
work. One OF these men on Thursday re-
turned, accompanied by some twenty
countrymen. and the other miners have
struck against these. The bearing OF the
strikers was reported this afternoon TO be
threatening. Work was resumed at the
mines only about ten days ago. fight OF
the men against Objectionable bosses hav-
ing been compromised.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
DISTRESS WARRANTS.
The House INDUCES in Discussion, But
Reaches No Vote.

The House INDUCES in Discussion, But
Reaches No Vote.
ATLANTA, Aug. 15.-The House passed
the entire day in consideration of the Sem
ate bill to allow tenants to file pauper af.
tidavits where distress warrants are is
sued against them. This bill came from
the committee with an adverse report,
and the argument to sustain the report
which was commenced yesterday, was re-
sumed. After lengthy discussion, in
which score or more speeches were
made, motion to sustain the report put
before the House was voted upon. Be-
fore the vote was announced, however,
motion to recommit was made, and pend
ing argument the House adjourned. The
indications are that if vote on passage
is ever reached the report will be sus-
tanned aud the bill be killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
MADE INEBRIATE BY WHISKY.

A New York 'LongshOreman Strikes n
Physician in "a Court Room.
NEW YORK, Aug. lG-Hugh Gallagher,
a 'longshoreman, has four times this week
been carried in an ambulance to Roose-
welt Hospital, alcoholic epilepsy being
the cause. To-day DR.. +. &. Hopkins, OF
the institution, had his patien conveyed
to the Jefferson Market police court
where he was sentenced 10 six months
imprisonment upon the Doctors evidence
AS the latter left the stand the prisoner
struck him a terrific blow upon the
cheek, cutting ii severely. "a year in-
stead Of six m0nthsw shouted the JUS
tice. "Wait until | have him in the
hospital again." added the doctor, wiping
the blood from his face.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
MAILS FOR GUATEMALA.
BONDED SPIRITS.
Repeal of the Seven Months Clause
in the January Circular.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-Mr. Miller,
Commissioner of Internal Revenue, yes
terday telegraphed to all the collectors
who have been receiving transportation
or expectation bonds In which the time
specified for delivering spirits at the port
OF expectation exceeds 80 days that they
are not toreceive such bonds after Aug. Is
today, thus virtually repeating the seven
months clause contained In the circular
Of Jan. 3. 1885, extending the bonded
period. The collectors were further in
structed that they are not TO approve
transportation or expectation bonds after
the expiration OF the period OF three
years mentioned in the warehousing
bond, thereby shortening the time by one
month allowed under circular 2S3 OF Jan.
Ib lSS5
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
CATTLE QUARANTINEs.
Illinois Counties Suspected of Infection
and Proclaimed.

Illinois Counties Suspected of Infection
and Proclaimed.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Aug. 15.--The Illi-
nois Live Stock Com slssion received a
commupieation from the Governor Of
Wyoming yesterday, stating that that
Territory had quarantined against the
counties of Cass, Kane, DuPage, PeO-
ria, Whiteside, Morgan and Schuyler
in this State, on account
of those localities being
infected with pleuro-pneumonia. The
same territory has also quarantined
against certain portions Of New York,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland,
Ohio, Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky,
Texas, and the whole Of the District of
Columbia. The live stock commission
here insist that Illinois IS at present COM
pletely free from pleuro-pneumonia
Action in the matter will be taken by the
commission next week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
TllreateninQ the HerCIsmen,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15.-The Secretary
OF War has instructed Gen. Miles, in
comua uand Of the department Of Missouri,
to hold troops In readiness to inforce the
Presidents recent proclamation in rela-
tion 70 cattle men on the Cheyenne and
Arapahoe reservation. BY the terms OF
the proclamation the cattle men will be
compelled to remove their herds by Sept.
4. The troops will be held.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
nnrnIna Chnroh.

HOLLY BEACH, n. j., Aug. i5.-The
Presbyterian church, the only place Of
worship here, was destroyed By Al incen-
diary fire at O'Clock this morning. The
new hro brigade dld good service In pro-
ieotlHg adjacent property, but could save
nothing from fho church bnt the organ.
The building wHa fully insured and the
erection "A new church Will b. COM
Innul0I Hf aEnn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
A Nero Fiend Kined.

EIssIMAfEE, FLA, Aug. 15.-Charles
alias several other names, a negro, at
temoted an outrage on the sister OF Thos.
Patterson, white, Of Barlow junction,
and escaped. Patterson and his brother
followed nim here. He saw them coming,
ran and refused % stop, when Patterson
fired, killing him instantly, From all ac-
counts the jury will acquit Patterson.
Public oplnion is In favor OF Patterson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
SIR DILKEs SCANDAL.
Efforts Being Made to Settle the ATatter
Quietly.

Efforts Being Made to Settle the Matter
Quietly.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-Sir Charles Dilke's
friends believe that settlement out OIL
court will be effected in the divorce suit
brought by Mr.. Crawford against his
wife, with Sir Charles as correspondent.
II the case goes TO trial it is thought that
1t will be conducted in a way to afford as
little scandal or gossip as pos
slble. Mr.. Crawford himself desires
TO avoid making an exposure,
and wishes merely 10 obtain a divorce.
Very strong social and political influences
are being brought to bear upon him % in
duce him TO be contented with a simple
separation, aud 70 allow the case to bo
postponed Indefinitely, or for at least six
months in order % give time for the sub
sidence Of the passionate family quarrel
which the scandal has provoked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
TIED TO THE RAILS.
DiabOlicaI Attempt at Murder by High
waynen in PennsylyAnIa.


HUNTINGDON, Pa, Aug. ia diabol-
ical attempt at murder was made at An
derson, near here, last night. As foreman
Thomas Crepps was walking on the rail-
way track be was set upon by two
tramps, knocked down and gagged.
After stealing his watch and a
which he had just received,
the miscreants tied him 10 the track and
left him TO his fate. BY frantic efforts he
worked himself partially free, but pass
ing freight train cut of one of the fingers
of his lett hand which he was unable to
release from the rail. Great excitement
over the outrage prevails. Twenty
tramps have been arrested and searched,
but they were discharged in the absence
Of evidence against them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
CLEVELAND MILDLY INDORsED
Ohio Democrats or the Belief that He is
Going Too Slow.


Going Too Slow.
CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 15.-The Demo-
Gratis of Cuyahoga county met this m orn-
ing to select delegates to the State con-
vention. The committee on resolutions
were out for an hour and half. Several
of the members wanted to condemn Presi-
dent Cleveland's administration. Others
were anxious to return mild indOrse-
ment, while still others were nOn-com-
initial. Extracts from the committees
reports are as follows:
Resolesd, That the Democratic party, hav
ing been in fun possession Of the government
ever since Marcn last. and that large num-
ber of offices are yet held by offensive Repub-
licans. therefore be 10
ReAolued. That we demand our Senator and
Representative 10 hasten the removal OF all
Republicans in Office, aud that efficient Demo-
crat. be placed in their positions.
The administration was then indorsed
mildly,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
wbisI,v and JcaIousy Did II.

AURORA, ILL, Aug. 15.-Thomas
Hartigan, city bill poster, has for some
time lived unbappily with his wife. Last
evening he stood IN his back yard and
was seen by neighbor 20 raise royol-
yer, take deliberate aim and send a bull
let into his wife's breast. She fell dead,
and he, placing the pistol against his
temple, killed himself instantly. Whisky
anC ,Aalougy did it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-16
Soldiers for the Reservations.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-Capt. II. y.
Pelrce, OF the First infantry, has been ap-
pointed Indian agent at the San Carlos
agency, Arizona. IL Is probable that
officers OF the army will be placed In
charge OF all the agencies where the In
dians are trou blesOme