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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-07-30
THE THIRD GEORGIA.
1900 or 5000 People Expected to At
tend TO-day's Bxercises.

1900 or 5000 People Expected to At
tend TO-day's Exercises.
W WAYNEsBORO, GA, July 29.-The sur
vivOrs of the Third Georgia regiment met
in WaynesbOro to-day at $3.50 O'Clock.
Eleven guns were fired as a signal for the
assembly for regimental business. The
veterans met according to programme
The organization being perfected (Judge
Claiborne Snead, the late commander, pre-
siding, and Col. A. A. Winn acting as
Secretary, J, the minutes of the meeting in
1888 at Tallulah being read and approved,
committee on business was appointed,
and the meeting adjourned to assemble
again at O'Clock tonight.
Tomorrow is to be the gala day, when
speeches will be made and a barbecue
served TO an expected crowd of between
1000 and 5000. The Louisville band,
numbering l6. and comprising some Of the
most talented musicians in the South, are
here for the occasion. Among the dis
tinguished guests are Col. Snead, Col.
WInn, Hon. j. w. Lindsay, Com. Die
ter, Chaplain r. b. Lester, Capt. Frank
Cannon, Quar-. Mas. james Davidson in
charge of the artillery. A special dis
patch Of greeting was received by the
veterans from their friends of Suffolk, Va.
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ried amid the widest enthusiasm. dele
gates standing on seats, waving hats
fans and handkerchefs and shouting
themselves hoarse. This lasted several
minutes, after which committee was
appointed TO wait on Gen. Lee and invite
MN 10 the stage. In few minutes the
committee returned with Gen. Lee. When
ne stepped to the Iootiights another grand
demonstration Of delight occurred, the
band playing "Hail to the Chief.''
GEN. LEE's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
When order was restored Gen. Lee
acknowledged the high honor in most fit
tihg language. He spoke briefly of his
early military career, when he wore the
uniform Of the United States and served
IN her army, and when his State had
called Tor his services he had felt it his
uuty 10 his mother to respond to her call
once again Virginia called him to aid in
riding down her enemy, and he cheerfully
answered and accepted the trust reposed
In him to be her standard bearer in the
coming political campaign The Republi-
can party, he said, had hut recently nomi-
mated candidates for Governor. Lieuten-
ant Governor. and Attorney General, and
mad put them on a platform which had
been justly characterized as being a mass
OF talsehOod and eXaggeration. 1t was
against these men and this platform that
he would go out to make a manly and
earnest fight.
a committee was appointed to invite
other candidates who had been voted for
for Governor to the theatre, and address
the convention.
MAJ. BAKER +. LEES SPEECH.
Maj. Baker Z. Lee was the first one in
troduced, and he proceeded to make a
stirring speech.
Col. Thos. Smith, of Fauquier county,
being called upon, also made fine ad-
dress, which was frequently applauded.
The committee sent out to invite the de-
feated candidates to address the conven-
tion, reported they had discharged that
duty, but had failed on account Of the
lAtenees of the hour to get either of them
to respond. The convention then, at mid
night, adjourned to 10 a. m. tomorrow,
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HELPLESS REDsKINs SLAIN.

Mexican Civilians Deal Death to
Camp OF Old Bucks and squaws.
TOMBSTONE, ARR, July @.-Parties
just arrived from Sonora state that COM
pany of Mexican citizens, led by the Pre-
feet OF the town Of Arizpi, discovered n
squaw camp in the Pinati mountains the
latter part of last week. The camp was
attacked and a number Of the squaws and
"A few old bucks were killed. Many Of the
former escaped by taking refuge in the
mountains. They were undoubtedly the
families Of renegades trying 10 regain the
reservation, ana We're probably left be-
hind with the intention Of being taken by
United States troops, in which case they
ton unhRrmed.
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LONDON, July 29.-the deputstion Of
persons interested In the Munster bank,l
who have been seeking assistance for the
bank from London firms, have not met
with any success except In the promises
Of advances on debentures, which the
directors Of the bank propose % issue.
The Cork and Dublin directors Of the
Munster bank have decided 10 make ono
more effort TO re-establish the bank
The accountants balance sheet Of tho
Munster bank shows liabilities Of f2, 49,
0l2 and assets Of ~, 1877, AT. 10 is believed
that reserves amounting 10 t216,OOO VIII
suffice % cover all the risks. Extensive
frauds have been discovered Ia the ao-
counts Of the Munster bank. Mr.. farqu-
harson, ono OF the joint managers 0f tho
Dublin branch, is missing with f810,3O0
OF the banks funds. Warrants have been
issued and sent in every direction 20
secure his arrest.
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CARLIsLEs GIFTS.

Recommendation Received Concerning
Couple OF Chairmanships.
WAsHINGToN, July 20.-Speaker Car
Isle has received many letters from re-
venue reformers asking him TO reappoint
William r. Morrison Chairman OF the
Ways and Means Committee next session.
Col. Morrison has also received letters
asking him 10 accept the position II It
should be offered him. Il is
probable that this reapp0intment
will be made. Speaker Carlisle
has also received letters from revenue re-
formers asking that Mr.. Randall be not
re-appointed Chairman OF the ApprOpria-
tiOns Committee, on the ground that q
prOtectiOnist ought not TO receive such a
high position from a revenue reiOrmer.
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IRISH INDUSTRIES.
An Investigation shows Them to be I'm
Most DeplOrabIe Condition.

An Investigation Shows Them to be in
Most DeplOrabIe Condition.
LONDON, July 9.-The chairman Of the
committee appointed some time ago to in
quire into and report upon the condition
of Irish industries yesterday presented an
informal report TO Parliament. In this it
is stated that all Irish industries, with
the single exception Of linen manufac-
ture, are at present in a deplorable
condition. The report recommends the
Improvement OF the railway facilities OF
Ireland, the Introduction of a course Of
teaching OF sciences relating TO industrial
work In all the national schools. and com
prehensive system OF arterial drainage,
without which, the report declares,
proper cultivation Of the soil in Ireland on
a sufficiently extensive plan isimpOssible
Justin Mccarthy asked In the House Of
Commons last evening, during the vote
on the Irish educational estimates, that
an extra credit be given the Catholic stu
dents in Dublin University.
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chancel-
Tor OF the Exchequer, in reply,
said that the government were un-
able 20 give an extra credit at
the present time. "But," he added,
"if we be in office at the next session Of
Parliament we will submit scheme
aimed at securing In Ireland greater
equality between Catholics aud Protest
ants in the educational estimates"
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A PARADE Ar SAN FRANCISCO.

The Grand Army of the Republic Take
the Initiative I'm the Movement.
SAN FRANCISCO, july 20. Public opin-
ion has reversed the decision Of the ex-
ecutiye committee on the Grant memorial
exercises not 20 have a parade on the day
Of Gen. GRANTS funeral. The local post
Of the Grand Army Of the Republic took
the initiative IN the matter, and extended
invitations 20 all the civil and aeini-mili-
tary bodies OF the city 10 loin IN the parade.
All promptly accepted. The parade Will
be the largest ever held In san Francisco.
All the principal th0roughfares are
heavily draped. A committee has been
formed 20 solicit subscriptions for the
erection Of n monument 10 Gen. Grant In
the Golden Gate park. Lists have been
opened at all the newspaper Offices.
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a KoIIlng Nm Cnves Dbl.

WILMINGTON. DEL, July 20.-A por-
tion Of the Old Ferry rolling mill, az South
Wilmington, operated by the Diamond
George Elsey, carpenter, and Wilbur
Jones, "A draughtsmau, wore killed in-
stantly. and the following were wounded /:
Fennes Gils, bip badly fractured and
NAV die.
William Goodwin, Lex broken.
Al. Downward, leg crushed.
Charley White, q negro lGboror, wrist
and ankle broken.
A man named Wilbert, Lex crushed.
IL IL feared that there are others under
the ruins.
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10 CHICAGO FOR 81.

Immigrant Ttatos from Baltimore 20 the
West Again Knitted.
BALTIMORE, July 20.-The rate OF i'm
migrant fare from Baltimore u Chicago
has been reduced from 81 % 10 81, be-
cause, IL Is alleged, that the latter charge
has for some time past boon made by the
Pennsylvania road. This rate is only for
those who 20 on the train from shipboard.
Already several trains have gone out as
the reduced fare begun q week ago. Ihe
officers Of tho baltimore aud ohio road
here have declined 10 give information
heretofore la the matter, AID the most
that can be learned Is from officers Of
German steamers, who confirm the above
statpments
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The Senatc's KeDresentntivos

WAsHINGToN, July 29.-The following
senators, who were requested by the Vice
President to represent the Senate at Gen.
Grants funeral, have notified Col. Can
aday, Sergeant-at-Arms, OF their intention
to attend the funeral: Justin S. Morrill,,
John Sherman, John A. Logan, Matt w.
Ransom, John j. Ingalls,, Francis w.
Cockrell, Wade Hampton, Joseph II.
Brown and Chas. +. Manderson. The
committee has been requested by the Ser
geant-at-Arms 10 meet Ia New York at $
O'Clock in the evening OF Aug. 6 at the
Fifth Avenue hotel, where quarters have
been engaged for them.
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The sympathy of the House All Om
Mr.. Brights side.
LONDON. July 29.--The attack Of Mr..
Callan on John Bright in the House Oe
Commons last night, because Of the
speech Of the latter at the banquet given
to Earl Spencer, was made against the
advice OF Mr.. Parnell. Mr.. Bright had
the sympathy Of the whole House through
out the debate. He had paired for the re-
absent, but returned from ROchdaie es-
pecially 10 defend himself against the
charge that he mad been guilty Of a breach
Of privilege.
None but the Parnellites supported ME-
Callan in his motion.
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GRANTs MONUMENT.

A Permanent Organization Effected
Fifty Cents Contributed.
NEW YORK, July 20.-The sub commit
tee Of the Grant monument fund met %
day, with Ex-Gov. Cornell in the chair
The committee was increased by 100 ad-
ditional names. A permanent Organiza-
ton was effected, Chester A. Arthur
being chosen President, Mayor Grace and
Hamilton Fish Vice Presidents, Drexel
Morgan q Co. Treasurers, and Mr..
Greiner Secretary. Resolutions in favor
of similar organizations throughout the
State were adopted. The first cOntribu-
tion was received toward the fund to-day.
IL consisted Of 5Oc, and was contributed
bV n ladV.
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A VILLAGE DEVASTATED.
Every Business n House and Nine Dwell
ings Gone at MEANWHILE.

MANNsvII.LE, N. r., July 29.-EYery
business house, nine dwellings, and the
church of the Disciples here were burned
this morning. The loss is $7l, 800 and the
insurance $44, $50. The fire WAS probably
Of incendiary origin.
BLAZE AT MEMPHIS,
MEMPHIS. TENN. July pa fire at 5
O'Clock this afternoon, having it's origin in
Williams g. Co.'s planning mill, burned
that building, together with 100000 feet
OF lumber, also their warehouse and W..
N. Wilkerson 81 Co.'s warehouse, two
brick residences on GayOsO street, Cole Il
Co.'s warehouse ON the corner of Gayoso
and fernando streets, and eight small
dwellings occupied by negroes on the
south side of GaYoso street.
The losses and insurance, so far as OBJ
tainable tonight, are as follows: Will
liams ~ Co., mill, loss $30,00O. insurance
$4,000, lumber, 500, 600, uninsured, ware
house, 81, 900, uninsured; Cole a. Co.'s stock
of sash. doors, and blinds, In the ware
house, $1,000. insurance $4,000, building,
$500, insurance $4,000, lumber, $500,
insurance $1,000. The two brick resi-
dences on GayOso street were owned by
DR.. II. j. Shaw and W. j. Cole. They
we're valued at $4,000. The insurance
is $4,000. Blanche McGee, who Oc-
oupied No. so GayOsO street,
lost all her furniture, valued at $1,000.
The insurance is 81, 900. Lou Sholes, who
occupied No. 81 Gayoso street, lost her
furniture, valued at $4,000. The insurance
is So, 900. w. N. WilkersOn Il Co.'s ware
house and stock We're valued at $4,000.
The insurance is 1900. The other losses
amount to about $4,000.
GLASS FACTORIES BURNED.
PITTsBURG, July 29.-The extensive
flint glass factory Of Doyle & CO., on the
south side, was entirely destroyed by fire
early this morning. Macbeth d Co.'s
glass factory aud several other buildings
on the opposite side of the street were
damaged. During the progress of the fire
numerous explosions Of natural gas and
chemicals took place, but no one was in
jured. The loss is $780, 900, and is fully in
sured.
BURNING OF MILL.
HARRIsoNBURG, VA, July 29-The
merchant mill belonging to c. ii. Nicho-
las, of Lacy springs, this county, was
burned last night. The loss is $4,000
The stock Is insured for $4,000. The
building and machinery were insured in
the West Rockingham Mutual for $1,000,
which will realize 50c. on the dollar. The
fire was of incendiary origin.
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BURNING on A MILI,.
CHoLERA,s RAvAGEs.
One fourth OF the Inhabitants of a
French Border Town its Victims.

One-fOurth OF the Inhabitants of
French Border Town its Victims.
MADRID, July 29.-The cholera has
broken out on the French frontier. One
fourth of the inhabits ITS of Monteguado
in Soria have died of cholera during the
past ten days. The survivors fled with
the exception of the gendarmes who re-
NAMED to bury the bodies of the victims.
The people of Huesca, the capital of the
province OF Huesca, have risen in revolt
against the execution of the excise laws.
Yesterday the riOtiDg was serious, and
the enraged people attacked the office Of
the excise collector and burned it to the
ground.
The credils voted for the work Of COM
batting the cholera throughout spain are
exhausted, and the government will at
once cOnVoke a state council and demand
further cholera credits.
STATISTICS OF DAY.
Scattering reports gathered for Monday
last show that during that day there were
2l6 new cases Of cholera and " deaths in
the city Of SaragOssa, 731 new cases and
273 deaths ia the province Of SaTagossa
outside of the city, in the city of Grenada
81 new cases and n deathe, in the pro-
vince of Grenada 80 new cases and AZ
deaths, In the city OF Salamanca new
cases and IA deaths, IN the Cuidad Real
death, in the province Of Toledo 303 new
cases and l19 deaths, in the province Of
Alicante 2l9 new cases and 100 deaths.
in the province of SOrla 13 new cases and
II deaths. aud In tue province OF Jaen 90
new cases and 81 deaths. In the city of
Madridthe number OF cases is increasing.
ITALY TO SEND ASSISTANCE.
ROME, July 29.-The provincial Italian
liberal associations are organizing
volunteer corps to go 70 Spain and assist
the people in the chOlera-stricken regions.
The movement is spreading and becoming
important, and donations are flowing in
from all parts OF Italy
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FED DISEASED SHEEP.
More VillainOus Practices Disclosed In
the Chicago Market.

More NIIIainOus Prhctices UisCIOBed in
the Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, July 29.-The Nel5s asserts
that hundreds of diseased sheep are over
looked daily at the stockyards here and
slaughtered as mutton for this city. Sales
are made openly, and the health inspectors
thus far have done nothing to stop the re-
pulsive and hOrrifying traffic in which it
is said a regular syndicate are interested.
A NeeCS reporter yesterday visited 40 pens
at the stOckyards and found that % con-
tanned about 20 diseased sheep In each.
Scabs. foot rot and CHAMBERS or snuiiles
were the ailments of the entire lot. The
sheep, IL was definitely ascertained, were
slaughtered and are now in local butcher
shops, or at the Jackson street market.
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rAKEs III QUIETLY.
- CoIIecllons Iinioined.

CHARLESTON, W. VA. July 20.-OHicial
information has just been received to the
effect that Judge Jackson, Of the United
states District Court OF West Virginia,
has granted an injunction 10 the Cheaa-
peake and Ohio Railroad Company enJoin-
lng several Sberiiis through whose ooun-
ties the road runs from collecting aEeB
ior the past ton years. The total amount
OF the taxes IL over $2OO,OO0 10 which 10
nor cent. is added.
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Three Brothers Start to XIII a Man but
He Turns the Tables.

Three Brothers start to XIII a Man but
He Turns the Tables.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 29.--A special
contains news Of terrible tragedy in
Anderson county, Ky. Horace Mullen, a
farm hand, visited a sister Of Edward,
Bob and Porter Hawkins, who, on sub
sequently hearing that Mullen had used
foul language about their sister, ordered
him to leave the country at once. Mullen
did not leave, and the brothers armed
themselves and went tO where he was
stopping, and asked him 10 come out. he
did so armed. All began firing at about
the same time. Mullen's gun was loaded
with buckshOt, and at the first fire he in
stantly killed Edward and Bob Hawkins,
the formers head being blown of Of his
shoulders. His next shot wounded Porter
Hswkins, but not seriously. Mullen
escaped unhurt.
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LYNCHBURGs WATER SUPPLY.
Recent Statements Concerning an Epi-
demic Declared UnfOunded.

Recent Statements Concerning an Epi-
demic Declared Unfounded.
LYNCHBURG, VA, July 29.-In contra
diction of the report telegraphed several
weeks ago in regard TO the epidemic
caused by the filthy condition of the city
water supply, the VjrgiaidB will publish
editOrially tomorrow morning a state
menU from DR.. Walker, President of the
Board Of Health, in which he says:
The impression that we are suffering from
an epidemic is not correct. There is no un-
usual amount of sickness. In truth, a COM
paratiYe statement taken from one months
record shows that it is less at present The
record OF the month of June, 1885, shows
decrease Of deaths comp pared with the same
month Of 1884 We have no diseases but those
incident 10 this season of the year and much
less sickness than usual.
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First Assistant Postmaster General.
Participation of the Loyal Legion

PHILADELPHIA, July 29.-By command
Of Maj. .-Gen. Hancock, commander, in the
orders issued from the headquarters OF
the military order of the Loyal Legion in
at the United Service Club on Saturday,
Aug. 3, at O'clock in the morning. to
participate in the funeral ceremonies OF
companion, Gen. U. S. Grant, at New
York city. The colors OF the commandery
will be draped in mourning for period Of
six months
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Tho Men of Apnomattox.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., July 29.-The
PrOUtdeRce journal will publish the fol-
lowing tomorrow morning:
We believe that it would be grateful to the
spirit of Gen. Grant, and ought 10 be to the
country, IL representatives of the men who
received his magnanimOus terms Of surrender
Of AppomattoX should express their regret
by taking part in his funeral, but they will
net come without IN invitation.
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LAREDO, TEX, July festerday
morning a stage carrying the United
States mail between Rio Grande city aud
Rena WIS robbed by two men Of the
registered mail. The quarterly remit
tances Of the post 0lice AZ Rio Grande
city was in the siUien pouch. Scouting
parties failed 10 find the robbers. They
arc undoubtedly Ga MoMCO.
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THE RAIL RouTE NoT no BE ARANpoNK
ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION.
An Inspection Of the First Route Leads
to Slight Changes.

to Slight Changes.
NEW YORK, July 27.-Police Superin-
tendent Murray, Park Commits
missioner Crimmins and Gen.
Perry of Gen. HancOck's stan, went over
the proposed route of the funeral process
sion to-day, and for various reasons
decided TO change the original plan.
AS now determined on the route IS
from the city hall up Broadway TO Four
teenth street, thence 70 Fifth avenue,
and along that thoroughfare 10 Fifty
seventh street, thence along the bOule-
ward 10 Seventy-secOnd street, and by
way Of Riverside drive 10 One Hunred
and Twenty-third street. The entire pO-
lice force will be on duty from Thursday
morning until after the funeral is over.
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Villas Recommended as Orator.

NORFOLK, VA, July 29.-The Norfolk
Ldndmdrk will tomorrow recommend
Postmaster General Villas as the man TO
make the Grafton on the occasion Of the
memorial services over Gen. Grant to be
Washington,
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LAMAR WRITES TO EATON
RUMORS OF UNFRIENDLINEsS
PLAINLY REFUpED.

The Road 90 ONCE First Opened TO
SOuthernors After Many Years by the
Creation OF the COmmission-A Ma
jority of the Ohioes Due 60 the SOUTH
WASHINGTON, July 20.-secretary La
mar, wishing to correct rumors to the etieotl
that there mad been something offensive toi
him in his correspondence or intercourse
with Civil Service Commissioner Eaton,
sent the latter the following letter:
DEPARrAENT or rHE INrBRIoR.
WASHINGTON, July Is, 1855.
lion. Doratan B. Eaten, Chairman 0TtAs Cjou
S6Tgjce CO3aWsssiOn:
MY DEAR SIR-Yours of July Il has been
received. had observed wlth deep regret
some Of the articles to which you refer, feel
lng their injustice IA common with yourself.
The letter Of june did not IN any WAY re-
fleet on my action or tnat Of this department.
It Ia just and proper that should 90 further
and state that your communications 70 mo
nave been IN entire harmony with my own
views, never in any single instance lacking
that kindness and good win which have ohar-t
aoterized our official, as well as personal, rec
lations.
JUSTICE TO THE SOUTH.
While ! regard no part OF iny entire eOun-t
try RS my own section vet do not regret tbatg
the Civil ServiceC Commission has i'm posed uuors
me the grateful duty OF remedying TO sOma4
extent. the injustice which in this branch Or
thc departmental service mas been manifested
against the locality Of my birth and homes
under preceding administrations, and beforel
the Civil Service Comm ission was established I
Ihe appointing power, owing TO pecuiar
causes WAS not directed, as a rule. TO aeiec-
lions from the most intelligent and best
population OF the South. The Civil
service Commission has opened the channels
OF public employment 10 the most inteitgsnD
masses Of All sections Of the country alike, but
the boundlese wealth and business activity OIL
the North divert most Of its best litefary,l
business and legal talent from these channels
while the south, with less call for her men OF
ability and intelligence ~ the walks of busi-
ness life offers TO the public service her bess
literary, business and legal talent.
WHERE MANY WILL COME FROM.
Your commission has shown, and will ne,
cessarlly show in the competition 0f applicants
larger proportion from which TO select from
those states which have not had their dua.
proportion. Thus by means OF the action Og
the commission the great work OF reform iul
the departmental service viii be steadily and
benebclally equalzed aud promoted. Hoping
that we each IN our several spheres may la
the highest degree IN our power contribute To-
the general good, have the honor to reos
mann, with great respect, very truly yours,
l.. Q. G. LAMAR.