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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
GEORGIA's BAR ASSOCIATION.
Several Interesting Papers Read
and Officers Elected.

ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 27.-The Georgia
George W. Gustin, OF Macon, moved
memorial resolution on the late L. N.
Whittle, which was adopted.
Judge Hillyer offered resolution rec
ommending that tales jurors be selected
by lot, and that all exemptions from jury
service be repealed. 1t was referred to
the Committee on judicial Administra-
ton.
A very able paper on the law Of receiv-
erships OF corporations, prepared by Hon.
George A. Mercer, OF Savannah, was, in
his absence, read by Barton Smith. 1t
was an elaborate treatment of the sub
ject and highly spoken of by leading law
yers present.
Judge Logan f. Bleckley read an enter
tanning and brilliant paper on Truth at
the Bar" 1t attracted general attention
and interest and 5000 copies were order
ed printed.
Judge Hillyer offered resolution that
the association recommend an amend
ment to the constitution, so that the Legis-
lature may allow a motion for new trial
on writ of error, at the instance of the
State, In all cases where the alleged in
jury complained Of was inflicted on per-
son or property, or injury to the reputa-
ton of the individual. 1t was referred to
the Committee on judicial Administra-
ton.
The Committee on Legal Education made
a report recommending that examination
for admission to the bar be in writing.
This was referred TO committee of five,
appointed TO draw bills for the Legisla-
ture to carry out the recommendations of
the session. The following were ap-
pointed as the committee: W. Il. Ham,
mond, w. b. Hill, Frank Ii. Miller, W.
M. Reese and John Peabody.
The following officers were elected:
President-Clitlord Anderson, of Ma
con.
Vice Presidents-N. j. Hammond, OF
Atlanta; w. A. Little, Of Columbus; Fl.
A. Hansell, of ofThOmasvllle; }. G. G. Black,
OF Augusta; A. S. Erwin, of Athens.
Secretary-W. Is. Hill, of Macon.
Treasurer-Samuel Barnett, Jr., of At
lanta.
The session then adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Events on the Turf.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 27.-The wealth
or was warm and clear to-day, the attend
ance large and the track fast. The events
were as follows:
FIRST RAoE-Pursc; for maiden two year
olds; one-half mile. Village Boy won, with
Valiant second and Kink third. Time so sec
onds.
SECOND RAcE-Purse; winning penalties
and maiden allowances: one mile and seventy
yards Litte Minnie won. with Grenadier
second and Bessie third Time 1:E.
heats. McBowlipg won the second and third
heats ard the race.
FouRTB RAcE-One mil G. Souvenir won,
with Phil Lewis second and WinoDa third.
Time lA5.
FIFTH RAcE-One and one-eighth miles;
over five hurdles. Puritan won, with Justin
Mack second and Silver Dean third. Time :0S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
SUMMERVILLE SHAKEN UP
AN EARTHQUAKE SHOCK sTIRs
UP THE INHABITANTS.

No Damage DOne-Congressman Doughs
erty's Campaign to be Begun at Ss-
Vile Sept. 4-The Government Work
in the Savannah River Near Augusta
to be Resumed at an Early Day.
CHARLESTON, Aug. 27.-A decided sen,
sation was occasloned in summerville, a
suburb of Charleston, about O'Clock this
morning by very distinct shock of what
Is generally supposed to have been an
earthquake. Advices show that the dis
turbance was felt within a radius of four
miles OF the village, which is situated %
miles from Charleston. The residents of
the village state that rumbllng
sound was heard In a northeasterly dIrec-
tion from the town, and that 1t was fol-
lowed by an explosion resembling that of
a cannon fired at distance. The shock
lasted several seconds and caused con-
siderable CONSERVATION. 1t is generally
thought to have been simonpure earth,
quake,
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they were told that Prince Alexander
mad entered into plot to sell Bulgaria 10
the Turks.
THE PRINCE AT LIMBERG.

THE PRINCE AT LIMBERG.
LIMBERG, Aug. 27.-Prince Alexander
arrived here at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
he was received at the railway depot by
Court Marshal Reidesel and Court Chap
IAN Koch. The Prince on appearing at
the window OF his car was given an ova-
ton by thousands OF Germans and Poles,
who raised cheers, waved handkerchiefs
and hats, and INDUCED in other joyful
demonstrations. On alighting the Prince
was presented with bouquet by little
girl. The Prince kissed the child amid
enthusiastic cheering. Prince AleXan-
der will proceed to Breslau tomorrow.
A torchlight procession was held to-
night in honor OF Prince Alexander. The
T'rlnce appeared on balcony of his hotel
to acknowledge the plaudits OF the people
ana was received with the greatest en-
thusiasm.
DECLARED APOCRYPHAL.
VIENNA, Aug. 27.-The circular said to
have been issued by NJ. de Giers and pub
lished this morning is authorItatively de-
clared to be apocryphal. 1t is said to have
emanated from the Neue Wiener
TagDlatt.
1t Is rumored that Russia is making ex-
tensive military preparations, and has or
dered movement of the fleet toward the
the Berlin courts are making strenuous
efforts through Prince Aexander's father
to dissuade Prince Alexander from re-,
turning to Bulgaria.
The Russian press demands immediate
occupation OF Bulgaria.
STUDENTS FULL OF SYMPATHY.
BERLIN, Aug. %, 3 A. MA formidable
movement is on foot among German stu
dents to present to Prince Alexander
an address OF sympathy. The presenta-
tiOn will be made at Darmstadt. Hun
dreds OF dispatches were awaiting Prince
Alexander upon his arrival al Limberg.
During the transit through Russian
territory be was subjected to many
inconvenience and petty annoy
ances. He will remain at Limberg until
today. His future movements have not
been decided upon. The Prince arrived
without luggage, and did not have even
change of clothing. He was compelled to
buy linen, ETC., in Limberg. Thousands
of cards were lert at his hotel before lust
evening.
DE GIERs AND BISMARCK CONSULT.
FRANZENBAD, Aug. 27.-Prince Bis
marck and NJ. de Giers met to-day and
conferred for an hour and half. Subse-
quently M. de Giers was Prince Bis
marck's guest at lunch. After lunch the
Chancellor started for Berlin.
DENIAL THAT he SIGNED DEED.
FRANKFORT, Aug. 27.-Journal Jugen-
helm says the statement that Prince
Alexander signed deed of abdication ia
untrue. 1t also say th at negotiations are
on foot with view OF deciding whether
Alexander shall return to Bulgaria or not.
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Contents of an EncyciicaI,

VIENNA, Aug. 27.-The Pope, in an en-
cycllcal letter to the Bishop OF Hungary
on the occasion of the recent fetes at Bu-
da, deplores the spread of naturalism.
rationalism and divisions, and says the
church alone can effectually cope with
socialism. 1t is essential, therefore, that
the church should enjoy full liberty. The
Pope exhorts the episcOpate to regard the
sapctity of marriage ties. The Pope ap-
proves the rejection by the Hungarian
Diet OF the bill to legalize marriages oe-
tween Jews and Christians, and condemns
neutral and mixed schools.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
A NEW PUBLIC PRINTER.
Deputy State Comptroller Benedict
of New York, the Lucky Man.

OPNty CtotO 1oTnCNatCNs
of New York, the Lucky Man.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-The Ellerville
( N. Y. Press announces that Deputy
State Comptroller Thomas E. Benedict,
formerly editor of that paper, has accept
ed the appointment Of Public Printer at
Washington, and will take charge Of the
office early next week. G. Ii. Benedict,
the present editor of the Press, VIII act
as chief clerk. Thomas Z. Benedict is
about 45 years old. He was chief editor
of the Press from 1870 to 1888, during
which time he represented his district
two terms in the State Assembly. tie
has always been a Democrat.
MR.. BENEDICT NOTIFIED.
ALBANY, N. Y, Aug. 27.-Deputy
Comptroller Thomas 4. Benedict said
this evening upon the question OF his ap-
pointment to the position of Public
Printer: 81 have been informed this even
ing that my commission as Public
Printer of the general government at the
hands of the President awaits me at
Washington, and l Will enter upon the
duties of the position at an early day. |
was not candidate, and when 1t was
rendered me by the President it was an
unthought of place by me-"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
ILLINOIS PROHIBITIONisTS
A Full Congressional Ticket Put in
the Field in Cook County.

- AAA 1tCAtb
the Field in Cook County.
CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-The prohibitionists
of Cook county have decided to place q
ticket in the field this fall, and to that end
convention was held this morning.
There were $50 delgates present, among
whom were large number of ladies.
The committee reported the following
ticket: For ngress-FIrst district,
George c. Christian; Second district,
James W. Lee; Third district, jill. Whit
Ter; Fourth district, DIR. Gray. All are
Republicans except MIR. Christian. who
has followed the teachings of The Demo
Gratis. The leaders in the prohibition
movement cay they will place tickets in
the field both for State aud local Offices
They have already decided 10 name T.
W. Austin. of Oak Park, for State Treas
urer, and Prof. W. u. Gilmer, of Quincy,
for superintendent OF Public Instruction
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
CaIifOrnia's Republican Ticket.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 27.-ln the Re-
publican Convention to-day j. f. Swift
was nominated on the eighth ballot for
Governor. Mr.. Swift was one OF the spe-
clal envOys sent to China. He Is consid-
cred one of the best newspaper writer's
on the Pacific coast.
At the afternoon session the ticket was
completed by the nomination Of II. w .
Wareman, of San Bernardino, for Lieu
tenant Governor; w. 5. Moore for Secre-
tary of State, and j. Ii. Neh for State
Treasurer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
The Two Sans at Round Lake

ROUND LAKE, N. Y. Aug. 27.-Eight
thousand persous heard eYangelists Sam
Jones ard Sam Small here to-day. Mr..
Jones spoke on "What shall do to be
savedW paying attention to charity at
home, trashy literature and temperance.
Sam small preached a characteristic SER
mon upon the lie OF Christ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Nun l& Co.'S Rennrt.

New YORK, Aug. 27.-The business
failures occurring throughout the coun-
try during the last week, as reported TO r.
q. Dun g. Co., number for the United
States III and for Canada 30, total OF
20l. against 1856 last week and 157 the
week previous. The increase observable
this week arises mainly in Canada. The
business casualties IN the Eastern, SOUTH
ern and Middle States continue light.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
OutIiyed the hurricane.

GALVESTON, Aug. 27,-Capt. William
Moore and party, who were supposed TO
have been lost in the recent storm off In
dianola, reached their destination in safe
ty. The discovery OF their boat bottom up
in Matag0rda bay gave rise to the belief
that they were lost. Capt. Bayley, who was
also reported as lost, managed to save
himself by cIinging to plank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28

At Donoughmore, county Cork, to-day,
party of military and police sent to
evict number OF tenants we're savagely
attacked with stones by mob of natives,
and the task had to be abandoned.
At conference of the cattle dealers OF
Ireland to-day it was stated that the de-
preston had lessened the value of stock
500 600 0OO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
A Sister superioress Fatally Burned.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 27.-sister Eulalie,
Superioress of the Immaculate Academy
at Newport, KY, who was conyalesciug IN Z
from typhoid lever, accidentally set fle
to the mosquito net of her bed and her
clothing, and before assistance reached
her she was so badly burned that she died
in the course Of few hours. She had
locked her door before retiring and was
unable to find the key when she found
herself to be on 6re, and the door had to
ha hrOkau down,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
FLORIDA's METROPOLIS.
The Congressional Campaign to be
Opened at Seville,

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. 27.--At a
meeting of the Democratic Executive
Committee Of this district, held here to-
day to arrange matters for the campaign,
Judge j. f. Welborn, OF Orange county,
was chosen chairman, and q. II. Jones,
OF Duval, permanent Secretary. 1t was
agreed that the campaign should be
opened at Seville, V0lusia county, Satur-
day, Sept. 4, instead of in Breyard county,
as previously announced,
In the base ball game at Orlando this
afternoon, Jacksonville defe ated Orlando
by a scOre OF 6 TO 4. The game was for
purse OF $500. Much qualification is telt
here over the victory OF the home club,
which has been victorious in every game
on the present tour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Rescued from a Sinking Shin.

NEW YORK, Aug. 27.-The bark Allan
Wilde, from Matanzas, reports that Aug.
% she fell in with the ship Virginia, OF
Bath, Me-. Capt. Allen, with signals OF
distress flying. She found the ship In a
sinking condition and took of her Captain
and crew, twenty all told, and brought
them to this port. The Virginia sailed
from Pensacola July 90 for Greenock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
An EIopement in High Life.

HARRISBURG, VA, Aug. 27.-Last night
AIgernon Dangerheld, son of Fox Dam
RerGeld, and nephew OF j. X. Keene, OF
New York, eloped with Miss Tete Thomas.
a Richmond lady, who has been here
visiting Hon. O. +. O'Ferrall. The pair
attempted TO take the midnight express
for Washington on Monday night, but
the groom's parents arrested him. They
were successful last night and we're mar
rled in Washington. The groom Is 10 and
the bride lS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
OUT WITH THE VATICAN.

DiseStabIishment and DiSendOw-
ment Probable.
PARIS, Aug. 27.-The recall of the
French ambassador at the Vatican is re-
garded as the first step towards the dis
establishment and dlsepdowment of the
church in France, which it is thought
will be the result of the Pope's refusal to
recede from the position he has taken in
relation to China. 1t is stated that Prime
Minister de Freycinet is debating The ad-
visibility of repeating the concordat. 1t
is sem-officially announced to-day that
the report that a rupture had occurred
between France and the Vatican is at
least premature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
The New Bridge over the Hudson.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Aug. 27.-.The
final contracts for the construction OF a
bridge across the Hudson at this place
were signed to day, and work is to be be-
gun on the same at once. Ample funds
have been provided by syndicate of
capitalists In New York and Philadel-
pha. 1t Is to be completed by Jan. l.,
1898, The lower chord of trusses Is 20 be
135 feet over the high water mark, and
the railroad tracks about 300.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Costly Incendiarism.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 27.-The upper
portion of the town OF St. Franclsville
was burned this morning. The total loss
is estimated at over $1lS,000. The princi-
pal sufferers are Fraban & Co., who lose
on stock and building 100000, with in
surance OF $4,000. The fire broke out at
1 O'Clock this morning. There is no
doubt that 1t was OF incendiary origin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
rhe Monex in PhiIadeIphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 27.-The experts
sent from Washington to count the money
in the United States sub-Freasury COM
pleted their task to-day and found that
the money and accounts balanced to a
penny. The experts counted about $97,-
0CO,O 600, Of whloh $4,000, 900 was in silver.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Refining Company Embarrassed.

HALIFAX, Aug. 27.-It is reported that
the Halifax Sugar Refinery Company is
in financial difficulties. The refinery is
one of the largest aud best in the world.
The concern has capital of $1,000,0 900.
1t has been in operation only few years.
The refinery has not been working since
the end of June. About 1900 tons Of raw
sugar Is in store and bark and brig with
fun cargoes are In port awaiting dis
charge,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
A Pathetic Will.

LONDON, May 27.-Mr. Burkhardt, one
of the victims Of the recent Matterhorn
disaster, wrote his will with pencil on a
card, which was found in the snow by the
side of his body. 1t reads: 81 am dying
on Matterhorn. l leave all l possess to
YOU. my dear sister,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Conner Mines Idle,

BUTTE, Mon, Aug. 27.--The Anaconda
and st. Lawrence copper mines, both
owned by the former company, have been
shut down. The alleged reason is the
present low price OF copper. The mines
have been operated at loss. Some 800
men are out OF work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Torn 70 Pieces Dy a Boar,

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Aug. Gloon
stant Benoit, a Swede, aged u years, who
had lust arrived In America, was torn TO
pieces by feroclous boar on DlckinsOn's
Island hog farm, two miles above here,
vaafardav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Uniohts of Labor Delegates.

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-The following dele
gates are among those selected to attend
the Richmond convention OF the Knights
of Labor from this city: George Rogers,
George schllling, T. E. Randall, q. II.
Sieb, W. Gleason, ID. j. Doyle and X. q.
owens. The delegates will favor Mr..
PoWderly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Nail Mills 10 Resume Work.

PITTsBURG, Aug. q. - -Scoenburger's
nail mill, which has been closed for sew.
eral weeks, will resume work Monday
The employees having decided to follow
the example Of the Whig and Mlngo men
and 90 to work at the 17c. scale. 1t is
quite probable that other Pittsburg facto-
RES will follow suit a few days later.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Aldermen M a bad Lirht,

CHICAGO, Aug. 27.-Direct charges
were made today that Aldermen Mueller
and Appleton, OF the Second ward, were
guilty Of Offering briDes 70 Detectives
Cosgrove and Palmer. The ecomplainants
were the officers themselves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Brip. Gen. Newton's Retirement.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Brig. Gen.
John Newton. Chief Of Engineers, having
served more than 40 years as an officer OF
the army has been. at bis own request, by
direction OF the President, retired from
active service and will proceed to his
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Six Drowned.

CINCINNATI, o., Aug. 27.-A skiff con-
tanning six young men upset In the Ohio
river at 10 O'Clock tonight and four OF the
occupants were drowned. They were the
Guy brothers, Frank Wilson aud George
Glover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Negroes Pleased with the President.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-The friends OF
James E. Matthews say that at TIE com.
ing convention OF New England colored
man the action OF the President In APP
pointing Matthews as Recorder OF Deeds,
In spite OF his rejection by the Senate,
will be heartily indorsed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
A Toy Factory Burned .

BINGHAMPToN, h. Y, Aug. 27.-Fire
broke out IN Crandalps toy factory at
Montrose, Pa, this evening, and before
the progress o. the flames could be check
ed thirteen business houses and two resi-
dences were destroyed. The loss is $780,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
Easton's New Bishop.

SALISBURY, ND, Aug. 27.-Rev. Alex.
ander Drysdale, OF New Orleans. was
yesterday elected Bishop of the Episcopal
diocese OF Easton. This makes the fourth
election, those heretofore elected having
declined.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-28
BELFAST oRANGEMEN MEET.

BELFAST. Aug, 27.--A meeting OF Or
angemen was held last night. and 1t was
decided TO again offer TO the Mayor their
assistance in restoring order. The meet
ing condemned the misconduct OF the po-
lice, but repudiated and deprecated the
action Of those who had defed the MILL
tary aud police. They also protested
against the charges that the Orangemen
we're responsible for the riots, and de-
clared them TO be utterly untrue.
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A PARsoN ARRESTED
On Charge Of fslonlously Assaulting .
Member u His Congregation.

On Charge of fsloniously Assaultins q
Msmber 81 His Consssgstiob.
PHILADELPHIA, Penn, June 22-Walde
Mesaros, the well-known pastor Of the
Northwestern Independent church OF thil
city has been arrested and held in e2,O0C
bail, charged With attempted felonious o..
sault on Mrs g w. Coulston, who Il identi-
ned with many charitable enterprises and is q
leader IN Philadelphia society for organ
ixing charities Mrs. Coulston, who IL .
member Of Hessaros' church, testified that
Nesssros' attentions Of late had become 20
annoying that finally Mr.. Coulston and her.
self decided to withdraw from the congrega-
tion. Nessaros called at MIRA Coulstons .
residence and was shown into the parlor by
q servant who informed Mrs Coulston that
. gentleman was waiting to see her. When
she entered the room she found xessaros
seated on the sofa. He invited her TO Q seat
beside him. 6he replied that she would sit
ON the piano stool She had barely seated
herself there when Messaros grasped her
about the waist and pulled her over on his
lap. Mrs. Coulston broke away and
screamed for help. Her cries were re-
sponded to by Mr. Coulston. Mr.. Coulston
Immediately repaired to q magistrate and
Messaros' arrest followed. Messaros de-
clares that 1t is q scheme to blackmail
him.
Mrs. Coulston testified in court that,
anticipating insult, she had arranged to
have her husband and another man remain
at home in order to be in the house when
Messaros called
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WRECK OF THE ARkLoW.
The Mates Terrible Experience Adrifl
in an Open Boat.

The Mates Terrible Experience Adrifl
in IN Open Boat.
LONDON, June 22-The American ship
Frank Pendleton, Capt. Nichols, from San
Francisco, Feb. 13, has arrived at Queens
town. She has on board the mate of the
British bark Arklow, Capt. Pye, from
Manila for Montreal The Arklow was in
collision, May 8, with an unknown vessel,
ard was cut to the waters edge The cap
tain, his wife and child and ten seamen
took to the life-boat. The mate put off
alone in an open boat It is feared that the
occupants of the life-boat were lost. The
mate had a most terrible experience. He
was for eight days without food, water or
clothing, the stores he had provided himself
with having been lost by the capsizing Of
his boat. He clung to the keel for twenty
six hours and then succeeded in righting the
craft. He hung up his shirt for sail and
caught a few flying fish, which he ate.
After six days he became unconscious, and
while in this condition the boat was sighted
by the Frank Pendleton, and he was res
cued on May 16.