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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
An Express Safe Robbed.

vERMoNTvILLE, MICH, Oct. 22.-Three
unknown men entered the office OF the
American Express Company last even.
ing, and seizing agent w. Ii. Bale, bound
and gagged him and tied him to the safe
They then riiied the open safe, securing
about $500. Charles Hull while running
TO fire heard a noise in the office and
found Bale and released him. He mad
been handcutfed around the leg OF the safe
and it wns necessary to lift the sale 10 re-
lease him. lie can give but vague
description OF the robbers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Prohibitions Female Friends.

MINNEAPOLIs, MINI, Oct. 22.-The
National Convention OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union opened this
morning in the Casino Theatre Miss
Frances K. Willard presided. The roll
call showed nearly every delegate pres
ent, including number from Canada.
Mrs. Mary L. Willard, the mother of the
President, a lady 81 years old, occupied q
place on the platform. The President
announced the Committee on Credentials
and then delivered the annual address.
Introducing the reading OF her annual
address, which would I'LL ten or twelve
newspaper columns, Miss Willard said :
at 10 the longest annual infliction / ever
put upon you. ladies', and IL is 80 long be-
cause had no time to make 1t shorter"
The address was al eloquent plea for pu-
rity and temperance. IL closes with a
series OF twenty-four recommendations
among which are the following: A system
of township organization, an address to
the Knights OF Labor asking them
TO include total abstinence in their
basis OF membership, to send out
circulars urging work in behalf of the
White Cross movement, urging Congress
to pass the Blair educational bill, Tor the
abolition of prison chain gangs, for plac-
ing women under Women's care In all
penal and philanthropic Institutions, a
petition to Congress for prohibItory
amendment to the constitution, also one
granting the ballot to women, urging the
adding Of the clause to the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union pledge
Dledging the signer against the use OF
opium, and for the appointment OF ma
tional lecturers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
RUINS HIS BROTHERS. WIFE.
The WrOnged Husband Returns
and Kills the Seducer.

CHEYENNE, WYo., Oct. 22.-News
reached here last night from Carbon that
John S. Kerr, stock grower residing at
Elk Mountain, WyO., shot his younger
brother, W. 2. Kerr, yesterday. The
trouble originated from the fact that
while j. s. Kerr was away from home his
brother, whom he had educated and nur-
tured, took the opportunity to seduce his
wife and ruin his home. His son, boy
some II years of age, first told Mr.. Kerr
OF this state OF affairs in his household.
j. 8. Kerr Immediately decided all bis
property TO his son and went
out into the world penniless and
heartbroken man. He tried 10 hide his
trouble, but the facts we're too notorious
to be entirely covered. Finally an at
tempt was made to rob the son of mis- title
to the property decided him by the father,
and the controversy brought the father
back to the scene. In trying to settle the
matter with the brother hot words ensued
and W. i. Kerr shot at his brother, the
ball taking effect In his legs. j. s. Kerr,
the injured husband, shot back and NOR
tally wounded W. =. Kerr. j. s. Kerr
last year represented Carbon county in
the lower house of the Legislature, and
was chosen speaker Of the HOuse. He is
generally esteemed wherever known, anu
the sympathy Of the people is with him
In his trouble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
EPISCOPAL LAW MAKERS.
Marriage Canons Under Discussion
in the Chicago Convention.

Marriage CanOHS Gnuer discussion
in the Chicago Convention.
CHICAGO. Oct. 22.-In the General
Convention of the Protestant Episcopal
Church to-day Rev. DR.. Goodwin pre-
sentsd report from the Committee on
Canons on the report OF the Joint Com
mIttee on Marriage and Divorce, and a
message OF the House OF Bishops on the
same subject, with which the committee
was unable to agree either in whole or In
part. The COMMITTEES recommended that
the House of Deputies do not concur in
the message from the House of Bishops,
and recommended the adoption of a
Canon providing that marriages not au-
thOrlzed by Gods word are unlawful /;
that ministers admOnish from time
TO time; that the church for
bids claHdesti0e marriages, declaring z
that public sOlemnizatlon of marriages
ought not TO be dispensed with except for
good and sufficient cause; that no minis
ter shall sOlemnize the marriage OF per-
sons under 49, years Of age unless the pa
rents or lawful guardians are present or
have given consent in writing; that mar
riage may not be dissolved except for
adultery, and that the guilty party in a
divorce suit be prohibited from mRrrying 4
again during the life of the other party.
The report went on the calendar.
BY vote of SO to So IL was agreed that
the appropriations for the remainder OF
the year should not be reduced, and the
convention adjourned sine die.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
switchmen strike at LouisviIle.

LOUISVILLE, Oct. 22.-The day switch.,
men in the Louisville and NashvilleI
yards, "a in number, quit work this morn-
ing and not one ofthe old force is on duty
The transportation OF freight is greatly
delayed, but the railroad officials claim
that they will have an ample force al
work in a few days. There is no disturb-
ance OF any kind. The men say they
don't intend to go back to work lii tha
demands for more pay are granted. They
do not intend 90 resort 10 violence.
Tonight sixty-sx brakemen OF the
Louisville aud Nashville short line I'd
Cincinnati, composing twenty-five Freight
crews, joined the sWitchmen in their
strike for higher wages. No freight is
moving on the Short Line.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
signal service Accounts.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.-Gen. Hazen,
when asked by reporter this evening
regarding disallowances by the Second
Comptroller Of the signal service ac-
counts, said: "The published announce.
ment OF a million dollar disallowsnce is
very misleading, and the statement made
by the Second Comptroller that Capt.
Mills aud Lieut.. Craig Were not bonded
is incorrect. A fair statement would
have included the fact that these disal-
lowances were only based upon alleged
IntOrmalities, and these expenditures
were based upon orders OF the Secretary
OF War upon precedents Of fifteen years,
and approval ana settlement ot THESE ac-
counts had been made previously by tue
Treasury Department"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Gen. Neerete,s Arrest.

CITY OF MEXICO, Oct. 22.-Itis reported
that Gen. Negrete, who recently endeav-
ored TO start revolution which nobody
paid any attention 10, has been arrested
In private house In this city and is now
confined in the military prison at SANTA
go. He will be tried but probably dealt
with leniently as the government believes
is significant that his prOnunciamentc
was only received with laughter.
The state Of Pueblo has decided "a
abolish interior duties Jan. l. This is
one of the richest States in Mexico and
noted for its manufactures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Chicann,s AnarcI,ists-

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-0ne OF the counsel
for the Sc ven condemned anarchists stated
to-day that another motion for new trial
would be called to the attention of Judge
Gary on the ground of newly discovered
decisions which, 1t is claimed, show that
the instructions OF the court were i'm.
proper, which held that n man VINO in
cited an Ohense, by speece or writing,
was TO be held equally guilty with the
actual perpetrator Of the deed. IL il
claimed that as the term has not expired
the court can grant the motion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Fire at ElartweII.

HARTwELL, GA, Oct. 22.-J. NJ. Brad.
ley lost his house this morning at 10 O'Clock
by fire. The fire was Of accidental origin
and started in the cook room. Mr.. Brad.
ley's and Mrs. W. 4. Hollands losses are
both very heavy, as the fire was under
such headway before 1t was discovered
that but few things could be saved. The
Atlanta, and was insured for a small
amount. Houses owned by Messrs.
Thornton and Hodges came near burning.
They caught several times, but the as
slstance gwen WAS equal to the emer-
genoY. aud they were hRally saved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
MACON'S CHINAMEN.
The Threats to Blow mp Their Laun-
dry Still Causing Excitement.

dry Still Causing Excitement.
MACON. Ga, Oct. 22.-The proprietors
of the Chinese laundry on Mulberry
street, just below the Hotel Lanier, have
been excited for several days. Theceles.
tials are Sam Sing and his three ASSIST
ants. A few nights ago party OF men
destroyed their sign and threatened to
blow them up with dynamite If they did
not move. at least so they reported TO the
police. II. Damour, who has sleeping
apartments above the laundry, and who it
was supposed was the owner Of the prop
erty, received an anonymous note warn
ing him that unless he made them Vacate
mis- property would be destroyed. Since
then Ch. HUM, whose gun establishment
is next door to the laundry, feeling some
what alarmed at the rumOrs in re-
lation to blowing up the Chinese.
notified Ii. DamOur, his land
lord, that he would vacate his
place. 1t is also said that the insurance
agents are contemplating revOking the
policies on adjacent buildings. Last night
the Chinese claim TO have been again Wis
tied and thIe atened, and the matter is
beginning to assume an interesting shape.
Some say 1t is only a freak of a party OF
boys to have fun, while others believe
that it is an effort to drive the Chinese
from the city.
VIII X. j ackson, In the United States
Court today, was sentenced tO1mprison-
ment at hard labor for two years for
forging the Americus Postmaster's sig
nature to money orders, and was
fined $50 for issuing money
orders without receiving money
for them. He pleaded guilty to both in
dictments, and the punishment is in ad-
dition to the term of four years imposed
for stealing money from registered pack
ages. jackson fed from Americus. and
after a long chase was arrested at Los
Angeles, Cal. His conviction ends a
famous and interesting case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
limited states IgOrts Invaded.

BosrON, Oct. 22.-TwO river thieves
last night invaded the United States forts
independence and Winthrop. The men
got ashore at Fort Inde ependence, entered
by the open casemate and stole several arr
tioles. Tine garrison, which consists OF a
single soldier, was asleep at the time.
The thieves then rowed to Fort Winthrop,
which is defended by solitary civilian
watchman. He, however, was vigilant,
and succeeded in capturing both men,
whom he turned over 20 the police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Death Follows disappointment.

MANCHESTER, N. H., Oct. 22.-Hon.
Joseph Is. Clarke, one Of the most promi-
nent citizens OF this oitv and State, com.
mitted suicide in a barn to-day by hang
ing. He was weighed down with bust
nees care which, together with his bitter
disappointment at his failure 10 receive
the nomination for Congress In the First
district, undoubtedly led him to take his
life. He has been Mayor Of this city and
a member OF the Legislature, and was in-
tlmately associated with many business
enterprises here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Dmn 81 90 Report.

NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-The business fail.
ures throughout the country during the
last seven days as reported to X. G. Dun
IL Co., number Tor the United States 49,.
and for Canada 16. total OF 1893 CON-
pared with 17y last week. and 100 the
week previous. The casualties in the
Eastern and Middle States are light,
while in the Western, Southern, and Pa
cifc States the number reported Is above
the average.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Manrus Captured.

WASHINGTON, Dot. 22.-The following
telegram from Gen. Miles, dated Fort
Apache, Ari., oct. 9. has been trans
mitted by Gen. Howard to the War De-
partment:
detachment under Capt. Cooper, Of the
Tenth Cavalry, has just arrived at this post.
having captured Mangus and his whole partys
consisting of MaDgus, two men, three squaws
and We children. VIKLE,
CAPTAIN Commanding.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23

PARIS, Oct 22.-rhe committee ap.
pointed by the Chamber of Deputies to
consider the bill tor taxing all foreigners
carrying on business in France, and the
bill making 1t obligatory on all contrac-
tors on pub,i io works in France to hire only
Frenchmen, have decided to report favora-
bly, upon the first measure
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Heavv Land snIes in NirgInia

LYECHBURG, VA, Oct. 22.-Reports 10
the Daily Advance say that extensive
sales of iron lands continue in Pulaski
county. Sales 10 the amount OF l2l, 900
acres occurred in the last two weeks, and
Northern capitalists are endeavorlng. to
purchase other large tracts both OF coal
and iron lands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Gen. MacPhcrson's Burial

RANGooN, Oct. 22.-Gen. Sir II. T.
MACPHERSON, late commsnder of the
British army of occupation in Burmah,
mas been buried here with grand mill
tary display.
The Duke OF Connaught will probably
command the Madras army in place of
Gen. MACPHERSON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
CnttIe 70 be Killed.

sPRINGFIRLD, ILL. Oct. 22.-The Gov
ernor and Attorney General attended a
meeting OF the Live stock Commission
last evening. The legal question OF the
situation at Chicago was fully discussed.
Finally IL was decided that all cattle in
dlstillery sheds diseased With pleuro-
pneumonia should be slaughtered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
nind ON Ills shin.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29.--pbe National Line
steamship America, from Liverpool, ar
rived at quarantine to-day, having on
board the body of her late master, Capt.
Grace, who died at sea on Oct. IL Of apo
plexy. Capt. Grace was one OF the best
known ocean steamship captains sailing
out OF this port.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Inman's Line TO be Sold.

LONDON, Got. 22.-At a meeting of
creditors OF the Inman Steamship Com
pany to-day il was resolved to sell the
concern to the International Steam NaVi-
CATION Company for 4205,000. Unsecured
creditors will receive little over 10 shil-
lings on the pound.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
London,s Social Democrats.

LONDON, Oct. 22.-The Democratic
Federation has sent letters to Lord Ran
dold Churchill and Lord Salisbury asking
them to effect the passage of a resolution
for the relief Of the distress among poor
workingmen. Various meetings of So.
oial Democrats to-day were attended by
100, 900 Workmen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23

LONDON, Oct. 22.--The British dispatch
boat ImOgene has been wrecked at GALL
poll during fog. She was at the time
proceeding from Constantlnople 10 Sa-
lonlca, from where she was to convey SIR
William White, the newly appointed
British Minister TO Turkey, 20 Constanti-
NOBLE. The crew we're saved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
DAYISON,s ESTATE.
Progress of the Heirs to Gain Pos
session of the Fortune.

session of the Fortune.
AUGUSTA, GA, Oct. 22.-The Irish heirs
10 the estate OF the late John Dawson
nave applied to Ordinary Walton for rep.
resentatiou in the administration Of said
estate. Mrs. c. T. Fargo, a resident heir,
has applied through her attorney, j. b.
Cumming, for letters Of administration
for her9elf. husband and C.
ID. Goodrich. The heirs from
Ireland, not being able to apply for let.
ters OF administration on account of non.
residence, claim the right 10 name resi-.
dent representatives, and have named
Messrs. George a. Bailey, T, w. Coskery
and Timothy White. AS this estate in.
wolves a million dollars and has gone into
the hands of the lawyers, II is likely that
there will be a warm and lively fight over
the dead mans wealth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23

PENSACOLA, FLA, Oct. 22.--The Lou IS
Vile and Naehville railroad has reduced
the fare for delegates who attend the
American Industrial and Shipping League
Convention TO be held in Pensacola on
Nov. 10. The rate VIII be one ana one.
third fare for the round trip.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
A Dry Goodg store Closed

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Oct. 22.-A
special from Tuscaloosa says the whole
sale and retail dry goods house of Samuel
Black was closed to-day by attachment.
and the assets at $4,000 TO $4,000. The
creditors are New York and Mobile firms,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23

MONTREAL, Oct. 22.-The works OF the
Canada Paper Company at Windsor
were burned last night. The loss is $780,
900, which falls entirely upon American
Mutual Companies. Three workmen
were badly burned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Two Women NIurdered

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Oct. 22.-Two Bo.
hemian farmers wives, living nine miles
from here, we're murdered laet night by a
Bohemian. who out their heads open with
an AK. He was captured. No cause Is
given for the dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Disposed to be Intrusive.

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.--Rev. Simon p.
Smith. a coiored Congregational preacher
OF Knoxville. who attended the Congre-
gational National Conference IN this city,
began suit to-day Tor 5000 against Rob
ert j. MOssop, "A restaurant Keeper, and
his head waiter, James Hughes, because
they refueed 10 allow Rev. smith to take
n meal In the restaurant on account OF
hia color.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
niarried at Selma.

SELMA, Ala, DOT. 22.-Dr. X. w. Full
Ter, prominent and talented physician
OF Biackshear, Ga, was married here
Wednesday night 10 Miss Kate Ferguson,
an accomplished young lady, and one OF
Alabama's fsirest daughters. sRey. Mr..
Fontaln officiated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
FRANCOIS Exhibition.

PARIS, oct. 22.-The Minister OF Com
merce and Industry has informed the
Guarantee Committee OF the proposed ex-
hibition that the necessary capital, 3D.
50O. 900 francs has been obtained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
The Czar's Murderous Haste.

VIENNA. Oct. 22.-The rumor that the
Gar mad been killed spread like wIld6re
in this city to-day. 1t probably mad its
origin in the shooting OF an officer by the
Car. 1t seems that an aide de camp,
Count Reutern, was awaiting the Car in
the royal palace. The weather being
warm the Count unbuttoned his tunic.
The Czar returned sooner than was ex-
pected. and Count Reutern arose hurried
ly and began to rebuttOn his tunic, where
upon the Gear, thinking that the officer
was about TO draw a weapon, shot him
dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Prince Napoleon az Niagara.

BUFFALO, Oct. 22.--Prince Victor Ma
poleon. accompanied by John w. Mackay,
the Bonanza king, arrived this morning
from the West. Ihoy went to Niagara
Falls.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 22.--GeroBimo and
his band. under heavy guard, left San
Antonio this evening for the Florida
fOrta
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
A School building Wrecked

DUBLIN, Oct. PA national school at
Cahermurpy, West Clare, was wrecked
last night by unknown parties. The
teacher had admitted to the school chill
dren OF boyootted citizens in spite of
warning notices posted in public.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
DenntY Fourth Auditor.

wAsHINoToN, Oct. 22.--The President
has selected l.. IL. Buford, OF Mississippi.
for appointment as Deputy Fourth Audl.
tor OF the Treasury, vice Mr. Davis, re~
signed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
a Statueto Mea0ber.

DUBLIN, Oct. ga meeting was held
at Waterford to-day, the Mayor presiding
at which 1t was resolved to erect "a statue
to Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher, who
was born in that city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
A Town Being EnguIfed.

LONDON, Oct. 20, 3 A. M.-Kladno, q
town OF Bohemia, ia threatened with de-
structlon. All the streets are sinking.
The town is built over iron and coal pits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
mo Tonnnin Credit.

PARIS. Oct. 22.--The Budget Commit
tee has approved the credit Of $4,000, 900
francs tos Tonquiz.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
Woodroyv asked 10 Resign.

CHARLEsToN, Oct. 22.-The South Caro-
lima synod. IN session az Cheraw, to-day
requested Prof. Woodrow 10 resign
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
FIRE SWEEPING FARMINGToN.
Danger That the Whole Town wnI
BE Destroyed.

FARMTNGToN, ME-, Oct. %, 80 A. NJ
A great fire has ragged here since O'Clock
this evening. At this hour the fire ID
sweeping down Main street, and VIII
probably consume everything on the ives d
side OF the street to Abbott Hill. Masonic;
Hall, Odd Fellows Hall, the Chronicle
office, Knowlton & McLeary's job print1
ing house, the post Office, the Hotel Mar
BILE, the Exchange Hotel and some ff f.
teen stores are now IN ruins. Tna
burned district thus far is FROM
the Hotel Marble down Pleasant street.
Everything Is swept clear, including the
lail. Thence along Broadway to Main
street, thence up Main street TO TarboH
Bros.' store ON the west side OF the street
and also down the entire length OF Ma n
street TO Depot street on the west side-
Tine Baptist church is in ruins, and tn q
Methodist and Congregational churches
are burning. 1t is HtLerly imposs b q
TO estimate the loss. IA steam fire engine
has just arrived from Lewiston. A com
pany from Phillips Is also working, but
their labors are almost fruitless on ac-
count of the gale which prevails. Thel
Peoples Trust Company is burned out.
The fire caught in e. Grey's stable on
Pleasant street, at about 1880 o'clock
No accidents are reported but everybody
is exhausted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
THE STORY DpNTED.

BERLIN, Oct. 22.--The German Embas-
sy at st. Petersburg telegraphs that there
is no basis for the story that an aide-de-
camp has been shot by the Car.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
FATALLY INJURED AT A FIRE.

CHICAGO, Oct. 22.-Ibe contents Of
Jacobs lumber yard and the warehouse Of
the American VarnIsh Company were
damaged $4,000 by fire this evening"
Henry Steck, stephen George and a man
whose name Is unknown, employees OF Ihe
varnish company. were badly injured
Steck has chance for life, but the other,
two are diving.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
GERMANY AND RUSSIA,

BERLIN, Oct. 22.-The National Ga
zette says the real object of the recent in
terview mad by the Russian Ambassador
witn Prince Bismarck was to negotiate
concerning customs duties and CONNER
manV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-23
JUDGE PARDEE's ORDER.

The order OF judge Pardee, of the
United States ID strict Court, issued at New
Orleans on Monday last and filed in the
United States Clerks office here yester-
day, authorizes Receiver Duval of the
Florida Railway and Navigation Com
pany to issue certificates, based upon first
liens, whereupon to borrow 100000. or so
much as is necessary TO complete the ex-
tensi, n OF that road from WithlacOochee
station to Tampa Bay. The work is rap
idly Progressing now.