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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
KUKLUXISM UNSUITABLE.
An Eloquent Divine of New Orleans
Saws that 1t Was.

WARM SPRINGS, N. c., Sept. 12.-Sit-
ting on the broad piazza Of the hotel here,
away from the promenaders, listened
last night to a passionate, earnest justiti-
cation of kukluxism in Louisiana and
other Southern States. The story of
wrongs and outrages, the violation, ruth
less and rough, CT all that men hold most
dear and sacred, as it came pouring In
burning words from the lips of one of
New Orleans most eloquent divines, was
in striking contrast to the perfect peace
that wrapped the valley In deep silence.
The noon was shining with a brilliancy
seen only In Southern chimes, and the
clearly defined mountains were patched
with alternate light and shadow as the
clouds driited by. The conversation had
drifted on Southern topics. and as the
preacher, whose faith is firm belief in the
faiherhood OF God and the brotherhood OF
man, warmed with his subject, his physi-
cal ills were for the time forgotten and the
mentality that has stirred many con-
gregation with its fire burned and glowed
like molten iron. "Was kukluXis ius-
titiabe?" he said. in answer to ques-
tion. "Ges, sir; and IL the doctrine that
the end iustities the means WAS ever
correct II was during the reign
of terrorism in the Southern States,
wien hhhluAlshi was Iduphnt.
Remember, sir, that at the
close of the war, and during the recon-
struction period, the white men in the
South were disarmed, and il was penal
ofiense tor them to have firearms in their
homes. The negroes, however, were
armed. Our streets and highways were
pRtrolled by negro soldlery, who were but
q set OF barbarians and sayages-wOrse
than are the savages to-day in the in
terror OF Africa. 1t got so that a white
woman dare not cross the threshold OF
her house lest she be assaulted by ono OF
these brutes, while white men had 90
abandon the roads to the negroes and
make their wav across the fields as best
they might. To appeal TO the law was
useless, for the judges were carpet-bag-
gers and sustained the negroes.
at was the state of affairs-when we
saw our civilization and all the rights
and privileges OF society being swept
away and our dear ones exposed To fate
worse than death-that gave birth to ku-
kluXism. Self preservation is funda-
mental law, and, recognizing that naught
but heroic measures would quell the
growing evil, the white men quietly or
ganzed, and In armed bodies began the
redress OF the wrongs from wnich they
were suffering. Do not imagine that the
kuklux were recruited from The
criminal classes. Such | know ia the
prevalent Northern idea. hut it IL abso-
luteiy false. The members Of the X. X.
X. we're gentlemen Of fine education,
struggling manfully 10 retain and sustain
their manhood and TO give to their child
rem as heritage OF the war a higher civ
ill1atiou than perhaps they themselves
had enjoyed. Inmany instances that was
the only legacy they mad to give. for all
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
A MARROW ESCAPE.
Mrs, Caldwell Narrowly Escapes
Death in the Earthquake.

The following from the Southwestern
Presbyterian, OF New Orleans, will be
read with interest. The escape OF Rev.
DR.. Palmer's daughter was remarkable:
Prof. J. W. Caldwell, OF Tulane Univer-
versity, and family, returned Tuesday last
from Charleston, where they were visiting
his mother. His wife. Mrs. Mary Cald-
well, daughter OF Rev. DR.. B. NJ. Palmer,
made narrow escape from the recent
earthquake there. The family residence,
a three-story brick, with a hall in the
centre, and front marble steps with iron
railing on either hand, is surmounted by
a brick parapet facing the roof on its four
sides. The house is $50 years old, n mas
sive structure, standing apart from other
residences, on Meeting street, two squares
from the Battery.
Prof. Caldwell stated to us that he and
Mr.. Alexander, young EnElishman, a
chemist of fine capacity, were seated at
the dining-room table, the young gentle
man drawing a diagram. At 9:53 y. IN.
(the hands of st. MIchaeps church clock
stopped at that hour and minute, and
still point to them, as they should be SUIT
fered to do while the steeple stands) q
rumbliDg roar like a distant cannOnade
was heard, the air vibrating with the
sound. The house rocked and the floor
rose and fell as if in waves. With one
impulse they started for the outer air.
Prof. CaldwelPs mother and wife were in
the front room. Meeting his mother In
the hall he caught her in his arms and
stood, the household gathering be-
hind them. His wife had fol.
lowed Mr.. Alexander through
the front door. As he passed over the
front steps into the street, the parapet
the only part of the house Injured) fell,
striking him fatal blow. She, Just be-
hind him, fell on the steps, caught and
confined by the debris. Laying hold OF
the iron railing, she sought TO extricate
herself by it's help. Loosened from the
wall by the shock, it gave way in her
hand. Hearing her husbands voice ut
terng an ejaculatory prayer, her spirit
revived, and with a second etfert, freeing
herself, she arose and reached the terrified
group in the hall. Then, this first and
destructive sh ock over seeming about
thirty seconds }, they all passed into the
street.
There, In the middle OF it they spent
that night OF unspeakable terror, every
few moments the cry raised, as the rum.
bling sound preceded the vibrating shock.
There comes anotherp' Near them the
dead body OF their dear friend, a young
Christian greatly beloved, OF lovely char
acter aud rare promise. Amid these hOr-
rors, in an atmosphere dense with
clouding vapor OF dust, pervaded by an
oppressive odor, fear added 10 fear, as
shock succeeded shock, they watched and
waited for the day. For Mrs. Csldwell's
preservation. with "but a step between
her and DEATH" there will be general
thanksgiving. As to both him and her,
the Scripture that says, "One shall he
taken ana the other leftl" had vivid and
impressive illustration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
TECUMsEH's PREDICTION.
The Indian Chieftain's Lucky Guess
and Its Results.
Fro1n az Roston Htrald,

From the Boston Herald.
Connected with the great earthquake
period OF 1S11-12. already mentioned, oc-
Cured one Of the romances OF American
history. 1t wss the lucky prediction of
the great earthquake that made the fame
OF Tecumseh, the celebrated "Indian
raise Prophet" and led to the uprising
OF the Creek Nation and the bloody Indian
war that followed. "Tecumseh" was a
shawnee warrior, and first appeared
among the Seminoles in Florida and the
creeks in Alabama and Georgia as
early as 1910, endeavoring to form
them into a cOnfederacy, whose aim it
was TO raise up against the whites in
the Northwest and exterminate them.
he failed, and on the breaking out of the
war with England in 1912 entered the SER
vice OF the British and again set out to
SUR up sedition among the Southern In
dams. He had been told by the English
when comet would appear, and he told
hls excited Indian hearers that at GER
tain time they would see mis- arm stretched
out over the sky on fire, and that he was
going to Detroit to prepare them for their
rising against the Americans. When the
proper time came he would strike ground
with his foot so hard that he would shake
down the houses in their head city.
aS'S thC NItchoJ anu az ihO SilhC
when he promised to smte the ground,
strange to say, came the great earth
quake. All the territory bordering on the
gulf was agitated. The ground OF Ala
oama trembled like an aspen, while from
the earth came terrifying rumbles and
Rroans. The town of Toockabatcha, the
capital of the Creeks. was shaken to ruins,
and as the earth heaved and shook the
frightened Indians ran from their dwell
ings crying; "Tecumseh is at Detroitw
"Tecumseh is at Detroit" 1--WE
feel the stamp OF his footn'
At the same time the comet APP
peared In the heavens. This was too
much for the superstltious Creeks. They
rose to man, and, after two years of
sanguinary fighting, they were defeated
and ruined nation. Tecumseh was killed
In the battle on the Thames in Canada
(Oct. 5, 1879 by American troops under
the command OF Col. Richard NJ. John
son, of Kentucky. Tecumseh, who was
serving in the English ranks, command
ing band OF Indians, was carried off the
field by followers and buried, no one
knows where.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15

else had been swept away in the storm OF
shot and she'll that had for four years
been sweeping over the land"
How did the baRds workP'
Negroes, like sheep, require leader,
and the bands quietly noted the leaders
and where they lived. At night they WIS.,
tied their cabins ana called the men out.
The most brutal were either shot or
banged. others thoroughly whipped and
ordered to leave the country. In this way
a reign Of terror was created among the
negroes, and the white men gained con-
troll. Why, sir, even the Federal troops
that were sent down 10 suppress kukluX-
ism refused in many instances to inter
fere. and in some cases actually aided.
They knew it was not condition OF
crime and anarchy. but necessity born
OF negro insolence and intolerance"
The sermon created quite a sensation
here and in the neighborhOod. A large
number OF the guests OF the hotel had
never liste ned to anything quite so tenn
erous from Southern standpoint, and
opened their eyes considerable. The SER
mon has been telegraphed far and wide.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
CHEROKEE ELECTIONS.
The Campaign Interesting-Dispo.
sition of the strip" the Issue.

The Campaign Interestins-Dispo-
sition of the strip the Issue.
LITTLE Rock, Sept. 12.-The canvass
for Principal Chief OF the Cherokee Ma
tion is attracting general interest. Rah-
bit Bunch and Joel b. Mays, candidates
OF the National and Downing parties,
respectively, are working quietly, but
effectively. The main issue in the cam
paign is the disposition OF the Cheroke e
lands west of 96, known as the "Cherokee
strip" These lands are leased TO a
cattle company for i've years at
100000 per year. The lease expires
in 1887. 1t is claimed that the United
States having paid certain amount
for the "strip" is virtually owner OF IT,
This the CherOkees deny. They say that
the question OF whether the United states
has paid $500, 900 on the occupied or I'M
occupied lands of the "striD" is not now
an issue; but should the United States
determine to settle friendly Indians on
the lands in question, then it will become
an issue between the two governments
Until that time, however, tue rights OF
possession by the CherOkees WILL under
treaty stipulatiOns. remain undisputed
over all the strip not occupied. whether
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
COBB GAINS HER POINT.
A, S. CLAY NOMINATED ON THE
1.2OOTH BALLOT.

Ehe Prohibitionists and Antis Both Pro-
fess Satisfaction With the Nominee
Pensacola Wants Geronimo Sent to
Fort Pickens-Two Lads just in Their
Teens Pose as Highwaymen in Au-
gusts.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 14.-Business in
the Senatorial Convention began this
morning with the eight hundredth ballot.
II stood Rice 6, Sessions 6. The deadlock
continued through the eleven hundred
and ninety-ninth ballot, when Mr.. RICE,
after a conference with the Fulton dele
CATION. withdrew mis- name from the con-
yention. He said il was clear that COBB
and Clayton had united to defeat Fulton,
and would not vote for him. They had
offered to vote for any good COBB man
Fulton might name, and for harmony In
the party he would get out OF the way.
Fulton put in nomination A. 5. Clay, OF
Cobb county. Judge Sessions name was
Withdrawn, and Clay received the full
vote OF the convention on the twelve
hundredth ballot. Clay's nomination is
victory for Cobb and Clayton on
the cues ton OF Senatorial rotation, but
the Fulton delegation. which was strongly
prohibition. are satisfied with Clay, who
Is on that line. Clay is successful
young lawyer OF Marietta, and popular
member OF the last Legislature. His nomi-
nation means certain defeat OF McClat-
chey, the Cobb county Independent, and
it is not likely the antI-Prohl oitlonists in
the district will antagoniZe him, as be is
not considered ultra 10 his views on that
question. 1t was the sense Of the con-
Vention that Fulton county should have
the SenatOTship two years hence.
The Governors party for Philadelphia
will not leave till tomorrow. The party
will be composed of the Governor and his
family, Adjt. Gen. Stephens and daughter,
Z. P. Howell and n. j. Hammond.
Under the recent order, the Adjutant
General received from Brunswick today
g shipment OF old guns and box of cart
ridges.
The Treasurer and Comptroller General
are preparing their annual reports for the
next legislature.
The Clerk of the Superior Court to-day
transmitted to the Clerk of the Supreme
Court papers In forty-two cases, and
blight cases to the United States Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
AUGUSTUS LOCKOUT.
Another Notice Given Occupants of
the Company's Houses.


AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 1.-THE case of
The Knights who are charged with be at
ing non-union laborers occupied the Re.
corder's Court during the entire day.
There was no attempt to convict the &C
rused of intimidation. The defendants
were each fined $25 for violation OF a city
ordinance and bound over in $500 to an
swer a charge OF assault and battery to
the Superior Court at the fall term. Su-
perintendent CrOmDe, of the Augusta
Factory, mas caused TO be posted another
edict Of eviction. The factory hands
are finally given notice that those
residing in two rows OF
buildings near the factory, accommodate
ing 800 persons, known as Factory Row
ard Pine Row, must go to work in the
factory by Friday, Sept II, or vacate the
compauy's houses. The mill superIntend-
ent says he must have the residences TOT a
force which is coming 10 Augusta TO go
TO work on that date. There were but
four men, one woman and seven little
girls and boys Ut work to-day, but the
wheels are kept in motion and all seems
hustle inside the factory. The spirits of
the knights seem TO have been bright
sned by The receipt of financial aid from
brother assemblies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Pensacola Wants the Apaches.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Sept. l4.-An effort
IS being made by the citizens OF Peusa-
cola TO have Geronimo AID his band quar-
tered at Fort Pickens, on Santa Rosa
Island. This place is peculiarly well
ada pied for the purpose, being detached
from the main land. The prisoners could
be held in perfect security and yet be al
lowed considerable latitude. The place
would be of easy access to visitors by
means of steamers from this city. A
petition is being generally signed. adj
dressed to the Secretary OF War, asking
that the Indians be sent here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Augustus Board of Trade.

AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 14.-Fifty Angus
Ia merchants have completed arrange
ments for the organization OF board OF
trade here and the organization will be
permanently effected Friday evening.
TO-day's meeting was a continuation of a
meeting held at the City Hall last Friday.
at which the feasibility Of the establish
ment OF a board was discussed. The
plan takes practicable shape now, and
the organization OF the board ia assured
Leading business men have interested
themselves, and the success Of the enter.
prise is not doubted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Ulmer's Liver COrrector.

This vegetable preparation Is Invaluable for
the restoration Of tone and strength to the
other ills, caused by a disordered liver, it can
not be excelled. Highest prizes awarded, and
Endorsed by eminent medical men. Ask for
Ulmer's Liver Corrector and take no other.
81 oc a bottle. Freight paid to any address.
B.F. ULMER, NJ. D.,
Pharmacist. Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Two Youthful Highwaymen.

AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 1.-two little
fellows just entering their teens were the
attraction here to-day. They have made
themselves notorious by playing the role
OF highwaymen. Thev are Frank Nc.
Quinn and Thomas Delaney, and the vic.
tim OF their bravado is a horse drover
named Guess. The children worked them
selves into the confidence of the big
hearted countryman, filled him to over
flowing with whisky, and, enticing him
20 dark spot CD the river, went through
him and robbed him of quite sum of
money. They are in iail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Election Notice.
OFFICE OF
AND Ex-oFFICIo JUDGES
CHATHAM COUNTY GFoRGIA

OFFICE OF
COMMISSIONERS AND Ex-oFFICIo JUDGES
CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA,
SAVANNAH. GA, Sept. 6, 1885.
An election will be held at the Court House
in the city of Savannah, on WEDNESDAY,
the sixth day of October, 1856, being the first
Wednesday OF the month"; for Governor. Sec
rotary of State, Attorney General, Comptrol-
Ter General, and Treasurer of the State of
Georgia, for a Senator to represent the First
Senatorial district. and for three Represents
tives of Chatham county to the General AS
sembly of the State, as provided for by law.
The polls will he opened at Z O'Clock A. NJ.
and clio ed at O'Clock P. NJ.
The Sheriff of Chatham county, with his
Deputy and two County Constables, to be Sc
lected by him, will be present to preserve
order.
ROB'T D. WALKER, c. c. G.
j. H. ESTILL. c. c. c..
g. n, DORSETT, C. c. G.
Attest: JNo. r. DILLON, Clerk c. c. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Notice.

CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL. Sept. IL. 1885,
The following ordinance is published for the
information of all concerned, and will be
strictly enforced.
Ordinance 10th August, 1899:
Nor shall any person, without previously
obtaining the written consent of the Mayor
and two thirds OF the members of the City
Council, place, erect, or construct, or cause
to be placed. erected or constructed, in any
square. street or lane. or other place. of, or
in the city of Savannah, any booths, tent or
other obstruction. \
By order of the Mayor. p. {.
FRANK K. REBARER,
Clerk of EounciI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Funeral 5nuftaficua.

MOEHRkE.-1he friends and acquaint-
ance of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moehrke are re-
spectfully invited t. attend the funeral of
their son. JAMES EDWARD, at 4 O'Clock
THIS AFTERNOON. 1T "a Margaret street.
PALLETIkR.-The friends and relatives
OF Charles J. Palletier and family, j. T.
Buckner and family and VIM. S. Mcfarland
and family are requested to attend the funer-
al of CHARLES PALLETIER, from his late resi-
dence, Montgomery and Henry streets,
THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 80 O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15

AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 14.-Deputy
Cnited States Marshal Radford to-day de-
molished an illicit distillery, thirty miles
from here, on the Augusta. Gibson and
Sandersvilla railroad, destroyed a guam
lity Of spirits. and arrested the proprie-
Tor, Charles Dew berrv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15

SCRANTON, PA, Sept. 14,-The situa-
tion at the Marvine shaft, where the cave
in occurred yesterday remains unchang-
ed. The air was too foul with gas to per-
init search for the six imprisoned men,
and it is not likely that they are now
alive, even If not crushed at first.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15

the United States has paid asmall amount
per acre for the privilege Of settling In
dams upon it or not.
1t is announced that Chief Bushy head
Will not he an Independent candidate tor
reelection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15

sANDERsvILLE, GA, Sept. 14.-Mrs.
Viva =. Mayo died Yesterday. She was
the wife of A. NJ, Mayo. The Superior
Court. of which Mr.. MAYO is Clerk, took
a recess from 10 to 2 O'Clock to-day to at
tend the mineral.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Bar Iron Advanced in PRICE

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 14.-At a meet
ing OF the Philadelphia Iron Trade Asso-
citation held here to-day the price of bar
iron was advanced one-tenth per cent.
per pound,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15

During my absence from the city DIR. GEO
III. STONE will attend the practice of my pro-
fession. f. Ii, NICHOLS, M. d.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Bursting of q Cannon

GENOA, Sept. 14.-During the gun prac-
tice here to-day cannon burst, killing a
corporal and wounding eleven soldiers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Aafflr.
ES - r I'll E.

THE Rafle OF the Satin Tidy for the bene-
i ~ of the Charlestou sufferers VIII take
place az O'Clock THIS EVENING NJ l.. J.
%AZAN & CO.'S Cigar Store, corner Brough-
ton and Bull street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15
Spertal Nntirra.
Notice.
office,

DOCTOR CORSON has returned to the cit
and resumed practice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-15

Savannah Lodge Ne. 500, L. o. G.. T.
A regular meeting of this Lodge will be held
THIS "Wednesday EVENING at O'Clock.
All members are requested to attend; mem
hers of OF her lodges and also visiting mem
bers are cordially invited to attend.
By order c. o. GODFREY, w. G. T.
A. l.. MULLER, n. Secretary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-09-18

There's Eve kinds OF canal boats,
said An old bUstnaan. First there comes
the 'bullheads.' They are those big canal
boats VITA . cabin over the whole deck.
They Won't carry any more dead weight
than the oshsrs, hat they are more roomy
for light, bulky freight because there is
more room between the keel and deck.
Then comes sss 'laksrs.' This is a
laker, Aaks boat, some calls them. They
are the big boats, with a cabin aft and
stable and hunks forward. Scows are
cansl-boats with the whole deck open
and covered with Lsanto matches like
het-Aossss, only tAArs amt no glass.
They have cabin aft and forward, too.
They are the most profitable, because
they load aaything from coal to dry
goods and trait. The whole deck being
open they Load easy-Iks. Then there are
'lemon-squeezsrs, them canal-boats cut
in t~o IN the middle 80 as Be- make two
sections, so as to go easily into small
locks On some canals. They are very
few Of thsm nowadays. The lumber
boats are shallow and carry their loads
mostly above deck. Some captains own
only enc boat, some two, and some three.
Two boaAs is the BEST. We tie them to
gether. When q man has three beats he
ties them all together. 1t takes two
mules to pull one boat and three to pull
two. They put six and eight on three
boats. n-Brooklyn Eagle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-09-18
Tho Bust Nuisance.
fGlobe- Democrat Book Review. !

. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS DUN hoNfcW.l
AS the purpose of the writer is to lay
before her readers some of the odds and
ends of nature, the plan of the work is
somewhat rambling, running by easy
gradations from one subject to another
and dealing with the popular phrase of
each. The dust of the house first at
tracts attention, the author hero show
ing her feminine dstestation of dust in
any form. Where the dust comes from
IS often wonder to housekeepers, who
find that no matter how carefully the
house be kept, the dust will accumulate
as mysteriously as fluff in a vest pocket.
"A visible way of accounting for the
dust on furniture is to trace it to the
last carpet sweeping, but this is only
one of the sources of house dust. 1t
comes from the ceilings, from the im-
percsptibly slow disintsgration of the
walls, from the decay of the furniture,
from clothing, from human bodies, from
the plants and trees outside and even
from beyond the orbit of the earth, so
that portion of the dust on lady's
piano may have just arrived on the
earth from distance of untold millions
of miles. Various estimates have been
made of the amount of meteoric dust
daily deposited on the earth by the
meteors which are necessarily arriving.
and the total, while relatively small, is
ABSOLUTELY vsTy large.