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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
A Ear Corner of Ocnnee.

From tie Athens GA Banner WGtohman.
After breakfast Sunday morning we
Joined several friends in a stroll down the
road to the old DR.. Lindsey Durham place
the home of one of the most noted ply
sicians in Georgia. This Is certainly q
very rich country, as evidenced by the
crops in the fields and the character of
the forest growth, but most of the grand
old ante-bellum homes seem to be given
over to neglect, and it makes even a
stranger sad at heart to see the ravages
OF time. There was not a grander home
in this section OF Georgia than the old
Durham place, or one perhaps more gen.
orally known. 1t stands back upon an
elevation from the road, with broad piaZ-
Zas and immense chambers, a dumb wit
ness to the wealth and hospitality Of
long ago. An avenue Of crepe myrtle
leads from the road to the mansion.
while on every hand were gigantic forest
trees, forming dense shady park of the
grounds that surround the house. This
place is now the property of Messrs.
Powell & Davenport, who have given 1t
over to their tenants. On our request
to see the place the gentleman now occu-
plying il very kindly invited us in, and
while resting few minutes Mr.. Lowe
gave us history OF the former owner.
Old DIR. Lindsey Durham made a large
fortune by his practice, for his cash re-
ceipts seldom fell under 500 day. His
patients came from not only every nook
and corner of Georgia, but from distant
States, and he built regular infrmary
Tor them. He had a botanical garden OF
several acres, In which grew every shrub
and tree that could be prOpagated in this
climate. DR.. Durham had everything
on the most luXuriant and extravagant
scale, as you can still see. The paper
ing in the parlor OF this old house is
a curiosity indeed. 1t was imported
from England and is almost as tough as
parchment. Above the "ehair-board,"
and extending half way up the walls, en-
circlng the entire room, is depicted
hunting and pastoral scenes, as natural
and life-like as if from the brush OF an ar
tist. Above these pictures is pale sky-blue
paper, reaching to the ceiling. Although
this paper has been on tine walls for per-
hans forty or more years, 1t Is still bright
and attractive, and torn in only few
places. You never see such these days.
We went into DR.. Durham's old office that
was fret built OF logs and weatherboarded.
Before DIR. Durham bought the place this
little building was used as barroOm by
a man named Maxey, and his name with
the date 1921 is still seen made of nail
heads on the window. But this artist
also, with the same crude implements, Or
namented his door with the picture of a
house with a man standing on its roof
holding a bottle in one hand and pitcher
in the other.
aalt way between the Lowe homestead
and the Durham place a young lady
named Martindale dropped dead in the
road while coming from church, and for
years 10 was said that her white robed
spirit haunted the spot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
A Buddcnsieix Building.

From the Key West Fla } DeDoocrat.
The factory of G.. II. Gregory, erected
by one John r. Scott, who calls himself
architect and builder, toppled over last
Thursday morning at . o'clock, instantly
killing young man by the name of Mat
thew Williams. OF Staten island, wiy0 b ad
takenshe4fer therein from the stormg Our
special visited the scene of the disaster
and found young Williams lying near the
south wall Of the building, near the front,
withy one Of 1.-THE timbers lying across his
head and others across his body. The
supposiGion is that he was killed in
stantly.o Young Williams was well
thought or on thfs island. He leaves a
mother and sisters on Staten Island.
This is another Buddensiek affair." and
the builder and contractor, y. X. Scott,
should be Immediately arrested by the
Sherd on charge OF granddaughter and
lodged IN jail to await trial in the next
Circtfit Court for this ollense, the penalty
for which IS Incarceration IN the State
penite ntiHy, where we have no doubt he
will be sent by any impartialtiry. II IS
high, time that q stop should be put to the
insatiate greed OF proprietors and con-
tractors who, for the sake of making
money, willfully and knowingly erect
structures for the use OF working
men which they know Will
place their lives in jeopardy. They
cannot plead ignorance, for the veri-
est novice in building affairs would know
that such buildings were unsafe and alb
solutely dangerous. We understand that
complaint was made to the Board OF AL
dermen some time ago, when the build
ing was in process Of construction, and
asked that an injunction be gotten out
against the erection Of any such building,
but IL was not granted. Some time ago
the Board of Aldermen made regulations
with regard 10 the proper construction OF
buildings. The Coroner's jury on Thurs
day afternoon brought in verdict against
Scott for criminal negligence, and every
thing now depends upon the action OF the
grand jury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
STILL IN THE LEAD.
Several Editions of Joe Mulhatton
in the Classic City.


From the Athens Ca BdnRer- Waterman.
Athens can furnish several gentlemen
who are the equal, il not the superior to
Joe Mulhatton, said one in conversation
yesterday.
"There is man named Davis living
near Winterville who ate a sixty-pound
watermelon and scraped the rind and
drank all the wafer at one time"
THAT is nothing" said an elderly gen.
tleman, who has a reputation already
built for telling big tales. "There was a
man living in Greene county who ate a
45-pOund watermelon. and after he had
finished it asked Mr.. Pollaine to cut an
other the same size. az be did not get a
good bait. Amos Shaw" said the elderly
gentleman, "was blacksmith and could
stand with his bare feet on a red hot bar
of iron until the smoke from bis burning
feet would reach above his head. Miles
Shaw, a brother or Amos, once swan
across mill pond 200 yards wide and
broke the ice with a large file as he
swami"
The above are only few of the tales
told, but these are enough to satisfy the
public that Athens has several very good
JOurneymen story tellers, who are bound
to make their mark in the future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
aim a Contrnck-Conldn,t Gov
From the Washington (Gd.l Chronicle

From ne Washington tGd.l Chronicle
While the drum ana ffo band that was
sent In by Jim Armstrong and Bill Smith
for the purpose OF securing volunteers for
the Mexican war was parading the streets
on Saturday week, Chronicle reporter
met a colored acquaintance and inquired:
"weli. Jake, ara you going out to Mex
CO with the boysW
ii dunno, boss, whut dey gwine fur p
"well,v said the reporter, "Mr. Smith
and Mr.. Armstrong are getting up COM
pany to fight the MeDcans, and we shall
have war like that we had with the
Yankees. 1t win be splendid fun. Don't
you want TO g0V
''No, boss, / couldn't COLIN IN con-
track"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
This would be a comparatively happy

This would be comparatively happy
world II everybody knew the virtues Of
SMITHS BILE BEANS as a family medl-
cine, and acted upon that knowledge.
One half OF the misery Of the world copleg
from ailments which arise from u bad
stomach or a bad liver. Choicest among
these are dyspepsia, oiliousness, sick
headache and neuralgia.
BILE BEANS will cure all OF these, be-
sides all miasmatic diseases. Dose: One
Bean. For sale by Lippman Bros, Drug
giBts, Savannah, Ga.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
A Sad Affair.
PUBLIC SENTIMENT IN MEXICO
A Warlike Feeling Said Generally to
Prevail In that Country.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 12.--.The following
parts of Mexico regarding the Cutting affair
is telegraphed from Laredo, Texas, to the
Globe-DemOcrat: Letters and courlers ar
irving in Nuevo Laredo. Mex, confirm the
supposition that the revolutionary party in
Northern Mexico are in for crossing swords
with the United States. 1t is reported on
good authority that Gen. Casas. who has re-
Gently deprecated the vicinity Of Sablnas,
has offered to join hands with the Federal
government and clean out the Yankees.
Government dispatches from Victoria, the
capital of the State of TamaullpaS, received
in NuevO Laredo, are to the effect that the
town is much excited over the El Paso and
Eagle Pass complications. Public opinion
as to the justification of Mondragon is divi-
ded, some claiming that he was justified and
others condemning him. The Governor OF
Tamaulipas is said to have asserted that II
he were in the position of Gov. Bornat OF
and the people of his State appear to uphold
him in his opinion. From Parras Lineras
the news comes that the prospect of war
with the United States is hailed with de-
light, as many in that section wish to aid in
wiping out the rem embrance of their defeat
at Palo Alto, Monterey and Buena Vista.
Their inborn antipathy and intense hatred
for the gringoes creeps out daily, as is shown
by their insulting and annoying treatment
of Americans who are so unfortunate as to
be living in their midst. The Governor of
Coabuila seems to be more conservative
than either of those of Tamaulipas or Neuva
Leon, and is said to be in favor of peace and
conciliatory measures.
A private telegram from Saltillo says that
brigade of infantry arrived in that city
this morning Their future destination is
not known. Stockmen arrived from Mexico
state that the news of the trouble with the
United States has just reached remote re-
gions in the interior, causing great excite
ment and making it dangerous for stock
buyers to stay in their midst. Importers in
Nuevo Laredo are countermanding orders
for goods in contemplation of trouble, as
they are confident Cutting will never be
given up. The present suspense is paraly
zing business on the border.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
CONTEST OF FIREMEN.
A FIeet-Footed Bangor Sprinter
Wins in the I 90 Yards Dash
at Halifax.

HALIFAX, N. S., Aug. I2.-The sports yes
terday, in connection with the firemen's
tournament, were attended by 5000 or 1000
persons The races were closely contested
throughout, and in each event the different
competitors were loudly applauded by their
friends.
The chief interest centered in the hose reel
race, in which the men were to run half
mile, connect with the hydrant, lay 200 feet
of hose and place the nozzle. There were
nine contestants. The prize was $500, and a
trumpet worth 5000. The Windsor, n. s.,
team won in 2m. ABS. The ST. Stephen, n. b.
team was second, the Yarmouth third and
Halifax fourth.
The salvage corps race for prizes Of 500
and $50, had only two starters-Charlotte-
town and Halifax. The distance was quar-
ter of mile and was won by Charlottetown
The foot race of 100 yards was won by
Philip Frey of Bangor, Me in 10s seconds.
The prize was $25. Hanley of Dartmouth
won the second prize, $40.
The ladder team race for 800 and $50, was
won by New Glasgow, with Charlottetown
second and Halifax third
Last night fully 10000 people attended the
grand concert in the public gardens. Three
bands were in attendance. The excursion
by steamer in the harbor and the entertain
ment in the Academy of Music by the New
York Madison Square Company, both prov
ing great attractions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
Gossip from sar Harbor.

BAR HARBoR, Aug 12.-The yacht Cor
sair, ]. Pierrepont, New York, owner. arriv-
ed today.
There is ball at the Casino tonight; also
a hop at the Grand Central.
1t was hot this morning, but breeze came
up at noon.
Large numbers attended the matched tour
nament at Mossley Hall today. There was
much enthusiasm in the singles, about half
played The six men left are Charles Berry,
George Robbins of New York, Patton OF
New York, Paddock of Washington, and
Hay of New York. The double matches be-
gin tomorrow forenoon. The remaining sim
giles will be played Saturday. The best
playing was between Bohlen and Berry. The
matches between Robbins and Lewis OF
Philadelphia, and Patton and Thompson OF
New York excited enthusiasm. The prize
cup must be won at three annual tourna-
ments before the winner can hold it.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
GENE ERAL NEWS.

A man was killed in bull fight at Nimas
France, recently.
The Grand Lodge l. 0. of o. F. of Massa-
chusetts has elected William M. Hill of
Salem, Grand Master.
Mr.. James Bullin Hamilton of America,
was married, Tuesday in Westminster Alb
bey. London to Lady Evelyn, the fourth
daughter of the Duke of Argyll.
The cotton manufacturers of the Dominion
cent and this in well managed mills will
Weld from five to seven and half per cent
to the stockholders.
A banouet was rendered last evening by
the may6r and citizens of Sacramento, Calf
fornia, to the members Of #, the Grand Army
California legislature now in session attend
edna ed IN a boz body. Speeches were made by Gen,
eral Logan, Commander-in-Chief Fairchild
and others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13

Grazing purposes and sales of home
steads to bona fde settlers will alone
be possible; gives pledges to encourage
works of internal Improvement and develop
ment of manufacturing interests; favors
comprehensive mechanics lien law; straddles
the duty of the general government to
protect and to defend the humblest Amer
lean citizen against the unlawful acts Of any
and ali nations and take decisive action in
demanding indemnity for the. past and ex-
isting grievances and security for the future.
Gen. L. c. Ross was nominated LOT goVer-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
Time-2.2O, 2.17H2, 2.1S4, 2.317$4
o % cI,AsS-PURSE OF 81 800.
TEXAS DEMOCRATS.
General Ross Nominated as Candi-
date for Governor.

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug: 12.-The third
venntion today was stormy one. The
farmers alliance and Knights of Labor sue sue
ceeded in seating their delegation from COOK s
county. The platform adopted commhen;atS coh,il;t
Cleveiands administration; favors submit
ting to the people constitutional alaeHuo af the
ment to secure better administration OF tne
law; favors establishing separate common
schools for the white and negro chlldren diaa )
opposes national appropriations 1QL e9qca7 Itcao
ton in the States; favors keeping the osate
State e1sI snpsrvision over school and other pub
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
FOR EIcN.
A Significant Speech Concerning the
Irish Troubles.


LONDON, Aug. PA banquet was given
by the Lord Mayor last evening. The usual
loyal toasts were proposed and responded
to. Lord Salisbury. who was heartily
cheered on rising, congratulated those pres
ent on the result of the elections. He ex-
pressed his pleasure at Lord Rosebery's con-
sistent continuance of foreign policy that
raised England in the estimation Of nations
whose people were yearly showing grow
ing desire for peace. which should be main
tained if rulers were guided by tneir ne people
EVERYDAY news" he said, reminds me
that Ireland is not yet inhabited by a con-
cordant and homogeneous people. 1t is too
early to enter into details; but it is the duty
of every government to devote its whole, en-
ergies to freeing the loyal people OF Ireland
from the cOnstraint exercised upon them,
whether in the form of riot or in the more
dangerous, insiduous and effective form of
outrage and intimidation. While admitting
the great difficulty and responsibility OF the
task-which are so great that previous Gov
ernments, equally anxious with ourfelveS,
only succeeded temporarily and to an lmper-
feet eXtent-we possess an advantage over
our predecessors which we hope to turn to
good use. We bear mandate from the peo-
pie deciding finally and, in my opinion, ire
yocably the question which has wrecked the
peace of Ireland. ICheers. The question
of an independent government In ireland,
after deep discussion and advocacy by the
most powerful statesmen this country has
ever seen, has been rejected emphatically
and unequivocally by an enormous majority
of the people of the Kingdom. Loud
cheers.
1t is not unworthy to remark that most of
the voices in favor of separation have been
obtained by the personal influence of that
statesman and upon other considerations
apart from the merits of the question. be-
lieye that our opponents will eventually ad-
nit that this is England's final decision,
armed with which it is our duty to restore
in Ireland that social order the loss of which
is the only just cause of its discomfort |
am convinced that in such policy we shall
find the strongest support :in the enormous
population of which you are true represeu-
tativeS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
FIVE PERSONS DROWNED
BY the Capsizing of Sloop In Ros-
ton Harbor.
A Bath Schooner also Capsized by a
Sudden SquaII,
But Fortunately all on Board the
Vessel Were Saved.

Boston, Aug. 12.-During a sudden squall
this afternoon, about 4.30 O'Clock, brick
laden schooner, while passing out of the har-
Dor, was capsized near Green Island, off Bos-
ton Light, and the four men on board are
supposed to have been drowned. The name
of the schooner is at present in doubt, but it
is thought to be the schooner Orion of Bath,
Me. 1t was first reported to be the Arizona.
The schooner has been towed to the wha1f
at Deer Isle, where she now lies, partly un-
der water.
About the same time the sloop Frolic was
capsized and sunk near Deer Isle, and three
persons probably went down with her. The
only thing recovered from the latter wreck
was coat containing letters directed to a
certain address at Boston Highlands.
The details of the disasters are very mea-
gre, but a special tug has been despatched to
the scene of the wrecks to obtain additional
facts.
[sECoND DESPATCH.
The disaster to the sloop Frolic proves
more serious than at first thought. 1t is
learned that there were five persons IN the
boat, which was probably returning from
fishing excursion to Graves. They were
William L. Hayden, owner of the boat, his
sons Fred and Edward, IA and 13 years old,
J. w. Laming and VIM. P. Henderson. Mr..
Hayden was a well known music teacher
of Dorchester, Al years old, and leaves
widow and three children. He was consid-
cred good skipper. j. W. Laming was "a
years old, photographer in Dorchester,
married, with one child He had often been
on trips with Hayden, with whom he always
considered himself perfectly safe. Hender-
sou was Is years of age, lived in South Bos-
ton, and was an intimate friend of the Hay
den family. 1t is said all of the above per-
sons were excellent swimmers, which makes
the fact that none were saved all the more
singular.
1t seems no one was lost from the schooner
Orion, which capsized in the harbor. The
crew consisted Of the captain and two mcn,
who were found clinging to the rigging and
rescued.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
The New Hampshire Grange Fair.

TILToN, N. H., Aug. ia large meeting
of the executive committee of the New
Hampshire State Grange Fair Association
met here today and transacted business con-
nected with their coming fair. The selection
Of judges was postponed till September 18th.
The lease of the dining hall was awarded to
J. F. Bryant of this place. The services of
the Highland band of Lake Village has
been secured and the Tiltons will play a
game of base ball on each afternoon of the
fair, which will be held September 10Th and
80. and October 1st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
FORBIDDEN FROM BAY cHALEUR.
The Canadians Forbid American
Fishermen to Enter Bay Chaleur.

ST. JOHN. N. B., Aug. 12.-The Canadian
Government has issued orders forbidding
American vessels from entering the Bay Of
Chaleur on pain of instant seizure, and has
stationed the cruisers Critic and Lindsay at
iLansdownep prfefst sthf bay. while the flagship
Besides these the cruiser Conrad had been
placed on guard at the mouth of the Mirlma-
chi River, the Honlette is stationed at Cas-
cumpec, Prince Edward Island, and the Ter
ror is doing duty at Shelburne. General
Middleton is in the neighborhood of Grand
Menan and st. Andrews.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
HanIan Breaks a Record.

WORCESTER, Mass, Aug. 12.-In the first
trial this afternoon of three, to be given by
Edward Hanlan, oarsman, on Lake Qulnslg-
amond, to see if the record of 1854, for three
accomplished it in 1923. Hanlan rowed over
the old regatta course, one and half miles
and a turn. and was in new cedar shell
just made for him by Blake of Cambridge.
The water was perfect there being hardly a
rinkle. Hanlan maintained 80 stroke
throughout the race and accomplished the
feat in 1928. He is to give another trial Fri
day to see if he can lower it,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
ATERRIBLE TRIPLE TRAGEDY
In Tennessee-Two of the Victims
Already Dead.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Aug. PA terri
BILE triple tragedy occurred at Graysyille on
the line of the Cincinnati Southern railroad,
80 miles from this city, last night. Rev. T.
NJ Bandy and John Davis, the latter. q
attention to Bandy's daughter. The young
brother attempted to whip Davis and the
latter beat him to death, crushing his skull
with stone. At this juncture the minister
drew a knife and attacked Davis. Both
men fought with knives and each was NOR
tally wounded. Bandy is dead and Davis is
dying. All the parties are well known.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
BASE BALL.
The New England League.

LADIES DAY.
This will be ladies' day at the Portland
base ball grounds. They will be admitted
to the grounds and grand stand free.
Tickets for reserved seats will be on sale at
r. F. Somer's store on Middle street at 8
o'clock this morning. Each person will be
limited to four tickets in the grand stand.
The game will be between the home team
and the Brocktons and will be called at 3
O'Clock. Mckinley and O'Rourke will prob
ably be the battery for the Portlands.
AT BRocKToN.
Inning. 2 8
BrocktOnS. ..... o o y c.
Base hits-Haverhills 7; Brocktons, s. Errors
-Haverhills, 8 Brocktons IL.
THE STANDING.
The following is the standing of the clubs
in the New England League:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
Movement for a Yacht Race.

NEWPORT, Aug. 12.-The movement for a
Yacht race for the Citizeus cup is growing in
popularity and the fund is correspondingly
increasing in size. Subscriptions have now
reached more than 5000 now proposed in
addition to offer cups. 1t is to provide ball
or fireworks display, or both if possible,
one. There seems to be a general disposi-
tion on the part of the citizens to do every
thing possible to make the occasion. a bril-
liant one and redeem the city from the impli-
cation of indifference to yacthsmen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
BUSINESS Troubles.

Boston, Aug. 12.-At an informal meet
ing of the stockholders OF Bridgewater Iron
Company today the investigating committee
reported. showing liabilities exclusive of cap
ital stock of 1881 ,979, to which must be ad-
ded an item of an amount unknown of dam
ages in a patent suit. There are good per-
sOnal assets of $234,771 and personal assets
of doubtful character aggregating S32,567.
In the opinion of the committee the assets
will pay all liabilities and leave surplus.
The report was accepted.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-08-13
Other Games.

At Boston-New Yorks, s; Bostons, l.
Base hits-New Yorks, 8; Bostons, 6. Er-
rors-New Yorks, 2; Bostons, IL. The game
was called on account of darkness.
At Chicago -Cbicagos, II; St. Louis, 2.
Base hits-Chicagos, s; st. Louis, 6. Errors
-Chieagos. 3; st. Louis, 13.
At Detroit-Detroits, 6; Kansas Citys, 8.
Base hits-Detroits, 10; Kansas Citys, z. En-
rors-Detroits, O; Kansas Citys, 9.
At Philadelphia-Ph Philadelphias, g; Wash
ingtons, 1. Base hits-Philadelphias, II;
Washingtons, 2. Errors-Philadelphia 9;
At Louisville-Louisvilles 81; Brooklyns,
IL.
AT st. Louis-Browns, 13; Baltimores, l.
At Cincinnati-Cincin 10; Met
ropolitans, 3.