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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
FRANK HURD.
He Thinks He wili be Renominated
and Elected.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-FranR Hurd,
who returned from Toledo yesterday, says
that he will be renominated for Congress
when the Democratic Congressional Com
mittee of his district meets in October.
"And this time" he added, IL will be
elected beyond the possibility OF doubt.
There will be no question as to the
majority"
Whom will the Republicans nomi-
natep'
"Oh, the same old fellow" said Hurd /;
"Romeis, the sitting member"
"Will you make free trade the main
issne as heretoforew
''Oh, yes" he said with great emphasis.
"That is my gospel--L will preach II till
my tongue stops forever"
"Why are you 80 confident that you
will be elected this fallr
because will not be embarrassed by
Presidential canvass as l was last time.
All eyes were on Ohio, and SO the Repub-
llcans concentrated all their efforts there.
They poured men and money into 1t with
out stint. Part of this was directed to my
district, and that, combined with cheat
ing aSd bulldozing, gave Romeis an appa-
rent majority. 1t was, after all, only
apparent, however,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
DRY GOODS MERCHANTS FAIL.
An Old Established Firm of San
Francisco Forced TO Assign.

SAN FRANcIscors Aug. 2S.-Kane
Brothers, dry goods desiers, on Kearney
street, to-day assigned 70 Dan Meyers.
The liabilities are $230,000. The assets
are nominal. eh7
The assets consist of stock valued at
$4,000, and outstanding cash and fix
lures valued at $4,000. The firm con-
slsts of Thomss Keane and Patrick Bo-
land. Among the principal cred
tors are Rauche Meyer, to
whom the firm is indebted $4,000, Levy,
Strass Il Co., Murphy, Grant & Co., the
Bank of California, Sachs e. Co., Kahn
Bros. and Bine n 80. There are in all
about 1870 creditors, including several
New York firms. A meeting OF creditors
was held this afternoon, and K. Newhall
and Dir. Refs, OF Newburger, Rels
& Co., were appointed to assist
the assignee. The only reason given
for the failure 10 that although the busl-
ness OF the firm has steadily Increased the
profits have not kept paco wit1 the In
creased expenses. The nonso was es-
tablished twenty years aRo and enjoyed
the confidence OF the entire business COM
munlty. 1t is believed that arrangements
will be effected with the creditors where
by the firm may resume business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
MUSIC OVER A CONTRACT.
HUNNICUTT & BELLINGRATH
STIR UP ATLANTA.

An Attempt to SCOOP in tho Contract to
Furnish the Heating Apparatus for
the New Court Houss-Arrest of Flu
gitivs Contractor from Austell.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 2S.--Joe Wilson
(colored) was arrested here to-day on
warrant from Austell, charging him with
cheating and swindling. Wilson is a
contractor, and IL is claimed left Austell
without paying off his hands after he had
drawn money for that purpose.
A few days ago the County Commits
sioners awarded contract to Hunnicutt
4 Bellingrath TO put In heating apparatus
in the court house at cost of $3.50. The
contract was awarded without proposals
being advertised for, which 10 contrary to
law; and, In addition, was awarded to
Hunnicutt & Bellingrath, the senior
member OF which firm is one of the
commissioners, and this is con-
trary to the law. When the ac-
ton OF the commissioners leaked
out competitive firms who wanted
TO make bids tor the work grew indignant
and warlike, and Mr.. Wingate secured q
lawyer for the purpose OF getting out an
injunction, which Injunction was 10 be
tled Monday. The Commissioners ind
ing that they had erred in the bid the
board was hastily called together to-day,
and after consultation the award was re-
voked
The wholesale liquor license OF Theo.
dnre Shumann and Frank Potts expired
to-day. Mr.. Shumann will continue to
rlin his. drug store, aud Mr. Potts will go
to Chattanooga Monday, where he has
rented store and will open up in the
Wholesale liquor business.
The Jersey Cattle Breeders Assocla-
tion held meeting to-day and arranged
for a public sale Oct. 20. About seventy
Ave cattle will be entered. No entries for
sale will be allowed after Sept. 5. Parties
in Atlanta, Dalton, Griffin and Eatonton
Will contribute to the sale from their
herds.
A convention OF the State Insurance
Commissioners will be held at St. Paul,
/ Minn., next month to take steps to get
Uniform legislation in the different States
in. regard to the admission of companies
to,do business, license and taxes. Comp.
troiler General Wright, who is ex-ofliciC
Insurance Commissioners. will attend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29

A Minstrel Troupe Causes a
..,,,oy Stampede.

A - Minstrel Troupe Causes q
,.roE Stampede.
CALHOUN, GA, Aug. 2S.-Tnere was
auiae stir in town yesterday evening.
Court was In session and the Dalton Min
strei Troupe came down, unexpectedly to
most OF the attendants at court, and when
the band struck uD in front OF the court
house the jury and spectators rushed out
as though they thought Mexico had
dropped In on us. BY order Of Judge
Fain, sheriff McGinnIs ordered the band
10 halt and dIsperse. This embarrassed
the boys. and their play last night was a
failure, though they had very fair audi
ence.
Only one interesting case was tried yes
terday, that OF George johnson, colOred,
who attempted 10 rape a white married
lady. He was found guilty, with recon-
mendatOn to mercy, as the evidence was
rather thin. lie WAS sentenced to one
year on the chain gang.
Fine rains have fallen for the last two
or three days. They were greatly needed.
Court takes recess for one week, con-
yening again on Monday, Sept. 6.
The derrick where Mcdonald Il Bro.
are building the new Jail broke and fell
Yesterday evening, tearing of the corner
Of the verandah Of the old jail. No one
was hurt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
AUGUsTA,s LOCKOUT.
How a Return 10 Work May be
Brought About.


Brought About.
AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 2S.--Everybody
is casting about for some solution of the
present mill trOu BILE, and hundreds of ways
Of settling the strike and lockout are sug.
gsstsd. A reported row among the mill
presidents and the probable breaking up
OF tue association of mills is one solution.
Were the organization to 60 to pieces the
trouble would end, as the employees and
employers in the other mills than the Au-
gusta factory have no differences, and
work would be resumed forthwith. An
other probable s0lu tiOn 10 this: just be-
fore Secretary Turner, OF the Knights of
Labor, came To Augusta and commenced
his endeavors to settle the trouble,
the mill presidents had appointed a
committee to look into the matte OF wages
in the mills and try TO effect an equaliza-
ton of pay therein. When Mr.. Turner
came the committee rested, but since his
failure to settle the strife this committee
/ has pushed its labOrs to completion, and
J will report at the next meeting of the
millspresidents. Ii the presidents &C.
oept the report, p and the knights
otmsk we'll oft, the matter will end. The
local Executive Board have notified the
locai assemblies of the Knigbts or Labor
,ibatiths national authorities In the order
have approved the strike and recognized
the1 lockout, and ask all assemblies 10
ppomptly forward aid to the striking and
IocKed.Out operatives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
NEGRO BAPrIsTs. :
The Temperance Qnestion Divides
the Convention of the Church.

The Temperance Qnestion Divides
the Convention of the Church.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 28,-Ths Natiohal
Colored' Baptist Convention, which has
been in session herefor three days has DE-
voted mostof its time to Reviewing papers
of interest TO the church but uuimportant
to the gensral reader. Partial action was
taken last evening and continued to-day
on the report OF .he Committee
lon Resolutions, interest centering
n one of the resolutions
which favored prohibition. A number OF
speeches were made, and the Disc sion n
drifted into politics and became ami
mated. The chief point was the substitu-
tion of the word temperance for prohibi.
lion, and finally both words were dropped,
and resolution was adopted expressing z
strong sympathy with the movement no "
going on In the country designed to de-
stroy the liquor traffic, and praying that
1t may be successful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
REVENUE REFORM.
Morrison's Address TO the Country
Completed.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. When the
revenue reform Democrats Of the House
of Representatives held conference lust
after the defeat Of Morrison's effort TO
call his bill up for consideration,
they appointed committee composed
OF one member from each state
represented Ia the conference to
prepare an address to the country setting
forth the reasons for the failure of their
attempt TO reform the tariff. OF this
committee Speaker Carlisle was made
chairman. Naturally the drafting OF the
address fell largely to him. But
he was not able to spare the
time necessary for the work during
the busy days at the close OF the session.
When he left for home he said that no had
not been able to even begin 1t, but that
while be was resting at Deer Park, on his
way TO Covington, he would write the adj
dress. Itis understood that he has COM
pleted it and that it Will be issued late III
September or early in October. NM
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29

|Ongressman breckenridge Offici-
ates in Place of the Governor.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 2S.-To-day has
fen notable one in Louisville, made
cn by the fact that the doors of the
lr'h southern exposition were thrown
en to the people for the first time. The
ent was celebrated in a most appro-
s'e way and everybody enjoyed holi-
t' In Difference to the event business
gu closed their establishments and busi-
s'Was generally suspended. People from
surrounding country commenced to
lNe early this morning, and by noon the
ee's and hotels were well filed with
Ssgers. The procession was one of the
features OF interest during the day.
s made up of but three organiza-
us' inc police department, fire depart
and militia. Governor Knott, who
~ Wv 70 nave ofiiciated as the chief figure
Se opening, WAS unable to be present
ause OF sickness. The exposition was
Gaeo by Hon. W. q. p. Breckenridge.
IN promises to be as successful an ex-
an mum as Its three predecessors have
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
$4,000 STOLEN.
arrest Of an Adams Express Clerk
on Circumstautial Evidence.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2S.-Thirty
thousand dollars in cash disappeared
from safe Of the Adams Express Com
pany two weeks ago, and since that time
the operatives Of detective agency have
been endeavoring to ravel the mystery
connected with the robbery. Circum-
the Philadelphia office Of the
company, as the pnrloiner of the
cash, and he was arrested by detective,
and after the preliminary hearing was
locked up in Moyamensing prison tor fur
ther hearing on Wednesday next. Pratt
stoutly protested his innocence. On
Thursday, Aug. 10, Pratt and another
clerk named Heath went to the Pennsyl-
vania railroad office to obtain the money
which the company sends monthly to
shamokln, Pa, to pay the hands employed
by the Mineral Mining Company.
VERY PRETTY PENNY.
The amount was $32, ,603, of which $4,000
was in silver in bags. The entire amount
was taken safely to the Adams Express
Company's Office and was regularly way
billed, checked off and placed in one Of
the small iron sales used by the company.
The safe left the office of the company
bearing the many seals which the system
demands to prevent valuables from bein &
stolen and their seals replaced along the
route. When the safe arrived at Shamo-
kin the agent at that place followed out
q custom which he had adopted for bis
safety, summoned three or four persons
and broke the seals in their presence.
ONLY $4,000 FOUND.
When the safe was opened the only
money 1t was found to contain was $4,000
in silver. Word was at once sent to the
Philadelphia office that the contents ol
the safe did not check out according to
the waybill. Clerk Heath was positive
the money was on hand when he
way billed it, and chief money
Clerk Crow was equally positive
that he placed the greenbacks
in the safe. Clerk Pratt was
the only interested party whose explana
ton was not satisfactory. He had neg.
lected to conform to the custom in vogue
among the employees who handle the
money of calling one of the other clerks
to see that the money was in the safe be-
fore he closed the door, and upon this anC
other clues the detectives had him ar
rested
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
RICE IN GOOD CONDITION.
The New Orleans Produce Exchange
Denies Misrepresentation

The New Orleans Produce Exchange
Denies Misrepresentation.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 2S.-Ata meeting
of the Rice Committee OF the Produce Ex-
change held to-day the following was
adopted:
In view OF the fact that reports have
gone abroad stating that the rice crop
now being harvested Is unripe and un-
merchantable, this exchange, after care
iul and thorough investigation, pro-
nounces all such reports false and with
out foundation and calculated only to In
lure the rice interests Of Louisiana. Upon
a careful examination the incoming crop
is found exceptionally tine and well ma.
tured aud entirely safe 10 handle.
The rice mllers Of this city have issued
a circular cOrroborating the above. They
say that tho rice ofthis years crop Is fully
matured, the weather for harvesting very
favorable and the product dry and safe 10
handle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
BRoDIEs JUMP ECLlPsED.
A Brooklyn Pressman Successfully
Leaps from the Bridge.

A Brooklyn Pressman Successfully
Leaps from the Bridge.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.--Lawrence Dona-
van, young pressrnan, jumped from the
Brooklyn bridge early this morning, to
win bet of $500. He was picked up un-
injured.
The bet was made two weeks ago In
the course OF discussion about the
chances Of escaping alive from the ven.
ture. Donovan had clothed himself In d
pair of ell-padded dragers and canvas
shoes with two pounds Of lead on the
soles. a.e-
MAKING THE JUMP.
He was taken in q covered wagon to
the centre of the bride, where the dis
tance to the water is about % feet greater
than were Brodie jumped. At the proper
point he alighted, ran quickly to
the side OF the bridge, climbed
down to the cable, to which
he swung by his hands Hloug enough
to straighten out, let go8 and went
straight dOwneto the " ater, came to the
surface albright and able TO swim hun.
dred yaEas, .UHis friends awaited him
with ,albos and took him ashore, where
he was, arrested. There were plenty OF
bridge police men at their posts, but pono-
van wasOter the side before they could
lay MADISON him, and II waso OF no use to
follow him after that. go -
DonoEaHd was brought into court this
atternoomd received a sharp lecture for
his follY1aud was fined $40. Da
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
AN INNOCENT MAN IN PRISON.
Inspector Byrnes Successfully Inter-
ests Himself in His Behalf.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28.-By fire in the
five-story tenement house No. 404 East
Forty-sixth street, Nov. %, 1885, a woman
and two children were burned to death.
The house was occupied by Bohemian
cigarmakers. Two brothers, Henry an d
Edward Kohut, were arrested, tried for
arson and imprisoned for life. Inspector
Byrnes, not satisfied las to the result and
believing ono of the kohuts in
nocent, has been working up the
case. Recently he visited Sing
Sing and obtained confession from Henry
Kohut. He said his brother Edward was
innocent, and that the real incendiaries
were himself and John Kylian, a fellow
tenant. The object OF the crime was to
get 5000 insurance. Stolen property was
traced to Kylian's possession. He was
arrested last night and to-day was con-
fronted by the Kohut brothers, who had
come from Sing Sing on au order from the
Supreme Court. In their presence he
partially confessed, and made enough
admissions to be tried and sentenced for
life. The detectives say he has heen in
similar work before. Edward will be at
once released.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
LOVE LAUGHS AT OPPOSITION.
Frank Mclaughlin and Miss Carrie
Bell Married at Macon.

MACON, Ga, Aug. GA romantic
marriage was oonsummated at the Gath
Ollie church here this afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock, the parties to which were
Frank Mclaughlin and Miss Carrie Bell.
both Of Savannah. The former is a son of
j. Mclaughlin, OF j. Mclaughlin g. Son,
and the latter 10 daughter OF q.
Il. Bell. An engagement has exist
ed between them for some time.
Their parents objected to the match. Two
weeks ago the young lady visited friends
at Americus. MIR. Mclaughlin attended
her on the trip and promised to return for
her. he did 30 this morning, and arrived
here this afternoon en- route. Both de-
cided to marry and end future opposition.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. j.
Boiffeuillet as witness. The couple will
remain at Browns Hotel for several days,
when they will return home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
Murder Over 30 Cents.

ton, oolored, shot and instantly killed
Wesley James, colored, last night at 10
O'Clock at Bolingbroke. James owed
Burton debt of 90 cents, and Burton
took James dog for security. James
went last night to Burton's place TO get
his dog, and found the animal fastened
to a tree with chain and lock. Burton
came out and dispute arose, ending In
Burton's shooting James with a gun.
burton ashamed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
Politics I'm Pierce County.

BLACKsHEAR, GA, Aug. 2S.-The COL
ored PEOPLE met here to-day in cOnven-
tion, and nominated ii. G. johnson for
the Legislature. The convention was q
stormy one, but in the end passed of
quietly and harmoniously. Prot. +. z.
johnson shot the biggest gun OF the ocoa-
sion, and did credit to himself and his
race. There are four Democrats in the
field for the Legislature, and unless some
Of them get out OF the way 1t Ia thought
that the oolored man will be elected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
LASHALLE DEAD.
The Injuries Inflicted by the Mad
man in His Cell End Fatally.


man in His Cell End Fatally.
FREEPoRT, ILL.,, Aug. 2S.-Charles La
shalle, the murderer, who was so ferO-
clously assaulted in the Jail OF Mount
Carroll county last Thursday, just before
noon, by Francis A. Meyer, an in
sane inmate, fingered most OF
the time in an unconscious state,
until this afternoon between and 6
O'clock when he died. 1t appears that
Moyer's hands had been bound by iron
shackles, but in some manner they became
loose, and seizing big club he proceeded
TO do his deadly work, knocking his VIC
tim down, fracturing his skull, breaking
an arm and otherwise seriously maltreat-
ing him.
MOYER'S EXPLANATION.
Meyer says that he read in the Bible
that murderers must die, and feeling
that he was called to kill Lashalie he did
it in order to fulfill what ne thought the
Bible said was his duty. The crime for
which Lashalle was awaiting trial was
the cold-blooded murder some months
ago OF Patrick Beddington, a
night watchman at the village
OF Shannon, only few miles west of Free
port. Lashalle was barber, and with
one Of the razors. which he brought from
his shop, he cut his victims throat almost
from ear to ear, causing death in a very
few minutes afterward. The opinion
seemed to be quite general that Lashalle
would have been hung had he not been
killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
called on 20 90 10 Conpress,

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 2S.-The city papers
upon Hon. Asher q. CaraJn 10 become d
candidate for Congress from this dist rict,
subject TO the action OF the Democratic
convention. II is signed bT between
5000 and 1000 delegates. Caratb, 1t is
understood, will accept the call.
Albert ). Willie has announced himself
a candidate for reelection, and will ad.
dress his constituents at Masonic Temple
on Tuesday evening next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
Strikers Surrender.

READING, PA, Aug. 2S.--The cigar
makers strike inauguTated several
months ago for increased wages OF 80 per
cent. was declared of at meeting last
night. The manufacturers have SUCCESS
fully operated with non-unl0n men. or
the 800 involved a large number went
elsewhere, and the remainder are out OF
employment. The strikers, ever since
the strike, have received weekly pay
ments from the International unions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
He Wanted TO be Bribcd

WrLKEsBARRE, Aug. 2S.-Thomas g.
Evans. Of MantocOke. who was delegate
to the oonventiOn held last week, was ar
rested to-day. He Ia charged with pro-
posing to support candidates for money.
1t ia said Evans was spokesman for a
committee OF seventy delegates and de-
manded OF a candidate $40 for each dele
gate. which was refused. Evans was
held In s5. 600 bail. IL is said forty other
arrests will bs made next week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
Sullivan Not Allowed to Fight.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.--The Sullivan
Herald fight Is otf, owing 10 the hard
beartedness and obduracy Of the Sheriff
Of Queens county, on Long Island, where
the match was TO be fought. The pugi-
lists, their hackers and friends were on
the spot and tickets had been sold IN large
mum bers for reserved seats, but tue Sheriff
was on hand with such display OF force
that sullivan seemed glad TO make haste
away from the neighborhood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
Hogs DYING of Cholera,

DECATUR, IND, Aug. 2S.--Word has
reached here from the northern town.
ships in this county that hog cholera has
caused the death of hundreds Of hogs In
that section. The larger farmers have
some Of the farmers lay the cause to the
extreme drought, while others say that
the disease was caused by feeding unripe
corn. Cholera has not appeared else
whore In the county,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
A Steer on "a Mad Kun.

nNAGo, Aug. 28.-While a herd OF
a Vattle were being driven through
Stport last evening q steer brokesway
wr 'ue Main street bridge and started
H." lne street on wild career. He
pdau met Eceley Fonsiderto, a scissors
pUel, and made a furious charge at
td osolSlng hIs machine in the centre
Ia bn b9noaltering its parts far and wide.
H. TJl" bi. entered Fonsiderto's nostril and
a ta1 s nose open TO tho forehead. He
tallv teIlo 10 a hospital, seriously If not
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
Two Boys Drowned.

LANCASTER, PA, Aug. 2S.-Cnarles
Demorrow, aged eight years, fell into
Conestoga creek, at GralPs landing, this
afternoon and was drowned. Willie
sohmit, his step-brother, jumped in to
rescue him, but being unable TO swim
was also drowned. Both bodss" wsr" re-
oovarod.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29
DANGER OF A Rig STRIKE.
Knight j. =. Bailey Goes to Living
ston in the Interest of Peace.

LIVINGSTON, MONT, Aug. 2S.-J. p.
Bailey, of the Executive Committee OF
the Knights of Labor, arrived here yes
terday from Philadelphia. The object OF
his visit is TO adjust the troubles between
the miners at Timberline and the North
ern Pacific Coal Company. Mr.. Bailey
SAYS nearly ali the employees Of the North
eril Pacific are X Kuights Of Labor, although
that fact is unknown by the company.
He saws the interests of the coal and rail-
road companies. though operated under
different charters, are identical, and un-
less the coal company will arbitrate the
Timberline difficulty the chances are that
strike will be- ordered along the Whole
line of the road.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-29

DALLAS, TEX, Aug. 2S.-Yesterday q
wagon containing three men, two women
and number Of children WAS crossing a
bridge over the Elm fork OF Trinity river,
when the structure gave way preciplta-
ting the party to the ground, forty feet
below. ID. R9dbourne, J. G. Central and
William Thompson are fatally injured,
and tie others are seriously hurt.