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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
MACON BETTERS HER BID
A SITF, $1O,OOoIN CASH AND SD,
900 A YEAR OFFERED.

The TechnolOg icai Commission to In
spect All the Sites Before Making n
DecisioD-An Appeal to tho CONNER
ciai Travellers of Georgia in Behalf of
Their A FIJI cted Brethren In Charleston.
ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 2.-Contrary 10 ex-
pectations the Technology Commission
made no decision to day as to the site.
Last night Macon wired a supplemental
bid which was presented at a meeting OF
the board to-day, and. after some discus
sion admitted. Macon's bid as amended
is $4,000 in cash, a $40, 900 site and $4,000
perpetual annuity, On motion OF Com
missioner Hedgeson it was determined 10
visit the different cities asking the loca-
ton and examine the sites offered. The
commission adjourned TO meet in Athens
next Thursday. They Will then visit Pen
field, MilledgevilIe and Macon. At Macon
the commission will probably make its
decision.
In response to an appeal by Enis C.
Green, President of the South Carolina
division of the Travellers Protective AS
ISOLATION for aid for commercial travel
ers living in Charleston who suffered by
the earthquake. Joe Hirch, of Atlanta,
President OF the Georgia division OF the
travellers Protective Association, mas 49,
sued an appeal to the Georgia members
for voluntary contributions, and will re-
ceiye and forward to Charleston all
amounts sent in.
Eugene Beck, the Clayton county muir
derer, WAS carried to the Dade county
coal mine to day TO serve a life sentence.
The United States Deputy Marshal
brought in sixteen revenue vioiators to-
day and lodged them IN Fulton county
Jail for trial.
John La wless. an Atlanta painter, forty
years old, was found dead tonight on the
side of the Central railroad track, three
miles from this city. He was found by
two negroes walking on the track. The
BODY was brought TO the police station,
where an inquest will be held tomorrow.
Whether he was killed by the railroad or
foul play has not been determined. His
injuries are not like those produced by a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
WRECKED IN THE PACIFIC.

Seven Men Sail Fifty-two Days in an
Open Boat-Othcrs on an island.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-The steamer
Alameda, which arrived to-day from sgd
ney and Honolulu, brings news of the
loss, on July 10, of the British ship Dun.
nattar Castle on Ocean Island, l. 200 miles
from Honolulu. The Dunnatar Castle
left sydney July for Wilmington, Cal.
All her crew reached the shore in
safety, but as the island is barren seven
Of them left in al open boat Tor the Sand
witch Islands, which they reached after a
perilous voyage Of tifty-two DAYS. A re-
lief steamer left Honolulu on Sept. II 10
succor the remainder OF the crew. con-
sIsting OF TWENTY-FIVE persons, and was
eXpected back Oct. |.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
RADiCALISM DEAD.
Gen. Gordon and Hon. Fl. G. Tur-
ner at the Wake in Decatur.

Gen. Gordon and Hon. Fl. G. Tur-
ner at the Wake in Decatur.
BAINBRIDGE, GA, Oct. 2.-This has
been a field day IN Decatur county poll
tics. When the legislative campaign
opened there was considerable RepubH-
can opposition to the Democratic ticket,
but so sharp was the contest that the
white nominees OF that party retired trou
the race. Two negroes now lead the ne.
publican ticket. A grand barbecue was
given here to-day 6y the Democrats and
several thousand people were present.
Gen. Gordon and bon. Il. G. Turner were
here and addressed the people. The Gen
eral, however, was quite unwell aud spoke
but short while, but he was received with
intense enthusiasm. His presence alone
was worth a thousand votes. Mr.. Turner's
speech was masterpiece of logic, argu-
ment and fact, delivered with elegant
force and convincing TO every ody. 1t
looked as II the whole county mad come
ont. Five hundred mounted men were In
the procession with banners flying. Gen.
Gordon and CONGRESSMAN Turner rode to
the grounds in a CHARIOT in which were
also seated thirteen beautiful girls, repre-
senting the original states OF the Union.
Radicalism is dead in Decatur. IL Will
be buried next w ednesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03

BLACKsHEAR, GA, Oct. "A, l.. r..
Avant had an appointment TO speak TO
the voters OF the Third Senatorial dis
trict here today, but failed To appear.
Rev. j.. NJ. h eudry, however, was on
nand, and spoke n little more than a0
hOur, endeavoring to raise an Avant
boom on the Railroad Commission ques-
ton.
Hon. w. G. Brsntley replied to Mir.
Hendry, aud in "A few well directed re.
marks, Judging from the loud and con-
tiuuous applause which he received at
the close OF his speech, won complete
victory over his opponent. Although an
Avant day the crowd was overwhelm-
ingly for Brautley. Pierce will probably
give Brsntley big majority.
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Assignment of a Irvine Company.

CHAMPAIGN, ILL, Oct. 1.-The Cham
pain Irvine and Bagglng Company, in
the manufacture Of binding Irvine and
cotton baling goods, passed into the hands
Of receiver yesterday. The court APP
pointed A. II. Bryan receiver. The assets
Of the company are about $li0,000 and its
Indebtedness is about halt as much. The
company, IL is said. became embarrassed
bV some mistakes or General Manager
jerome, but during the past year has been
gaining considerably and was making
money. but was suddenly crowded TO the
wall bv suit that led TO a general run on
the company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
FREEZING AT DANvILLE.
AN EXPLOsION IN A STORE.
A Lighted Cigar Falls Into Powder
and spreads Death.

A Lighted Cigar Falls Into Powder
and Spreads Death.
LAFAYETTE, IND, Oct. "A horrible
and fatal explosion occurred at Bring
hurst, Carroll county, yesterday. A man
named Britton came to the store of
Shanklin & Kearns for some powder. Mr..
Kearns. with lighted cigar in his mouth,
poured out the powder from large can
into the scales. In setting down the
can bis cigar was knocked from
his mouth into the can OF
powder, which exploded with
great violence, tearing out the
front part OF the building and scattering
goods into the street. Mr.. kearns' arm
was broken in two places, his shoulders
were dislocated. aud his head and face
were burned in frightful manner He
died in few hours after in intense suf-
fering. Mr.. Britton had both arms
broken. aud WAS terribly burned. His
injuries are fatal. shelving fell upon
Mr.. Shanklin, and seriously injured him.
MIR. Brltton was biackened and burned,
but not fatally hurt. Mr.. Kearns was
about fifty years old, and leaves a wife
and eight children.
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Mhrried In n ,IniI.

AUGUSTA, ga, Oct. "A marriage be-
hind the bars occurred here oday.
During the last term Of Richmond SUI
perior Court Elevsn Doyle, a notorious
negro sharper, who obtained his sobriquet
from a negro gambling device with dice
called "eleyen seven" was convicted of
burglary and is now confined in Rich
mond county jan pending an appeal.
To-day Anna Smalls called at the jail
armed with license and accompanied
by a minister aud was married 10 Doyle.
Immediately after the ceremony the bride
took her departure and the groom was
locked In his cell. Tueprisoners aud city
officials witnessed the ceremony.
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SHACKELFORD sHACKLED.
A Saloon Keeper Charges Him
With Cheating and SwfndLing.


With Cheating and Swindiing.
MACON, GA, Oct. 2.-Last night De
tectiye Shackelford, whose variegated ex-
perience has been noted, was arrested by
Constable Henderson on a warrant sworn
out by Peter Harmon on the charge Of
cheating and swindhng. The detective
spent the night at the barracks and was
carried to jail this morning. Harmon is
one of the saloon keepers recently arrest
ed at the instance of the detective for sell
ing liquor on Sunday. He claims that
since his conviction the detective pro-
posed TO prevent the matter from going
before the grand Jury for the sum Of
$25, ana that he paid him over
half that amount. ShacKelford states
that the charge brought against
him is a lie out OF the whole cloth, his
prosecutors being in league with a num-
Der OF others to drive him from Macon be
tore the grand jury meets. He says he is
determined 10 stay here. His mother.
who lives in Augusta, and his brother,
who lives in Harlem, will be here to-mOr-
row, when he will give bond.
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MIR. McLOY's SUICIDE.
A Sad Chapter from the Stern he
alities of Business life.


CHARLESTON, Oct. 1.-THE shock OF the
suicide OF Alexander McLoy to this COM
munity for time drew public attention
entirely away from the earthquake. The
deceased was very popular man, was at
the head Of one of the largest dry goods
houses In the South, and could easily
have recovered from his recent CONNER
cial disaster. 1t seems that his New
York partner. the late j. W. Rice, had
used the firm name, and al given chat
tel mortgage to Clafin & Co.,
of New York, TO cover up his
shortage. OF course he must
have had the power to do so or else the
mortgage would not have been valid.
Mr.. McLoy was in New York when the
earthquake came, and it Is said that he
was perteCtiDg arrangements to carry on
the business. The opinion is that when
the city was overwhelmed by the earth
quake these arrangements tell through,
and in the meantime Mr.. Clahin offered
the entire concern to Kohn, Furchgott d
Benedict for 100000 cash. The bargain
was closed, and MIR. Rice's two partners
found themselves thrown fatty on their
backs, their business taken away from
them, and their affairs entirely at sea.
Mr.. McLOy, who was one OF the most
genial OF gentlemen, seems TO have been
dazed at this sudden turn in the wheel OF
fortune, and for the space Of thirty days
he has been In melancholy state. This
ended in suicide as has been telegraphed.
He left his home on Thursday morning
and was never seen alive after that. He
evidently wandered off into the marsh
near the river bank in a deserted
portion OF the suburbs, and taking
out his pocketknite deliberately cut
his throat and then laid down and bled to
death. The affair has cast gloom over
the entire city. The large attendance at
his funeral this afternoon attested the
est nation in which he was held by the
community
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
The Government Insane Asylum.

WARRINGTON. Oct. Prom the all
nual report Of the board of visitors Of the
Government Hospital for the Insane II
appears that the whole number OF patients
under treatment during the year was
,524. Of which number l, l60 we're males
aud 1854 females. One hundred and two
died during the year, - recovered. 70
were discharged improved aud s were dis
charged unimprOved. Three hundred and
three patients were admitted during the
year. The estimates for the ensuing year
called for S324000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
STOCK YARD DANGERS.
The Men willing TO Meet Their
Employers Half Way.

CHICAGO, Oct. lit is now said by
those who are III a POSITION to know that
the employees Of the pack ing houses at the
stock yards will be compelled to work ten
hours or else stand lock out. Nothing
definite has been decided on except that
the elght-hour system Will not be con-
tinued long. OF the 1000 men employed
in the packing houses large number
are knights Of Labor. They would
receive aid IN case OF lockout from toe
local assemblies TO which they belong.
Master Workman Butler. OF District As
semblY No. 81, said last evening that he
thought the men would accede TO any
reasonable demand IN order to avoid
strike. If the packers could not make
money at the present scale of wages the
men would probably consent to reduc-
tion. 10 case the packers would not do
what they consider right, there woulu he
lively times at the stock yards, az the
men were in good condition for fight,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
STRIKE STATISTICS.
BeISium's Socialists.

BRUSSELS, Oct. 2.-The Supreme Court
acting in opposition to the advice OF the
Public Prosecutor, has rejected the ap
peal of the Socialists Schmidt and Falleul
from the sentence passed upon them jasl
March condemnlng them 10 twenty years
penal servitude for taking an active part
in the pillagiDg and burning of the Bau'
dolx Glass Works during last winters
riots. The court, however, quashed the
sentences against Wagner and Rutter Tor
alleged completely in the riots at Limee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
PENDLEroN AT TALLAHASSEE.
Murder on a Plantation.

BUTLER, GA, Oct. 2.-Henry johnson
(colored) to day struck James McElmur-
ray on the head with a rock, fracturing
MS skull. McElmurrsy was attacking
him IN his own yard with knife when
he was struck. The difficulty grew Ont
of dispute over cotton weights. Neil
murray is said to be dying. The negro is
still on the plantation, Notwithstanding
the fact that his friends have advised him
to leave. SO far there has been no ar
rest, and it is likely that there will be
none. as the act was in seIt.defensa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03

NEW YORK. Oct. 2.-The Kings county
grand jury to-day found an Indictment
against the charity commissioners tor
ncglecting to properly care for pate nts in
the Flatbush Insane Asylum. The jury
onic ally visited the YUM and found IL
i'm wretched condition, endangering not
only the health of the inmates. but n
source Of danger Tn the city of Brooklyn.
The supervisors OF Kings county are re.
quested to provide new quarters for tue
inmates or be held accountable for neg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03

CHARLESTON, W. VA, Oct. AT Ca
perton, a mining village on New river In
Fayette county, yesterday afternoon,
three colored men, York Scott, Frank
Richards and Boss of the New River Coal
stable, started to ride from
the mines to Triple, near the railroad
on a motor. The rope broke and IL ran
down the mountain side until it jumped
he track, throwing the occupants a hun
dred feet, killing Scott and fatally injufing
~. M
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
THE PREsIDENTs MESSAGE.
Mr. Cleveland Quietly at Work on
the Document

tHE' NItNCIHuu RUItIIY at " VTK ON
the Document.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-The President
Is svailing himself Of these comparative
~ quiet days, when he can command his
time so much better than when the sena.
tors aud Representatives are in town, to
outline his second annual message to
Congress. He is having abstracts of the
operations OF the several departments
prepared 10y their heads DO that he may
draw from them the data Tor tue review
Of the first year Of bis administration.
which will be ono OF the most interesting
features Of bis message. The simple pre-.
bentation OF the facts will make a splen-
hid showing for the administration.
rhere can be no doubt that the govern
ment was never carried on more ably or
more cheaply.
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A Monster Snake Slain.

WAYS STATION, GA, Oct. "A rat
tlesnake five feet long and twelve inches
in circumference " as shot and killed here
to-day. When first seen by the gentle
man who shot him, ne rose up and showed
his deadly fangs as If to show fight, but a
quick shot from rife killed him. 1t is
the largest snake killed here vet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
JACK FRosTs FIRST GALL.
Tobacco Seriously Damaged in Vir-
ginia and North Carolina.

Tobacco Seriously Damaged in Vir-
ginia and North Carolina.
LYNCHBURG, VA, Oct. 2.-There was
a heavy frOst here this morning and vege-
tation was badly damaged. A large part
of the tobacco crop will be ruined.
GENERAL THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 2.--Advices from
various sections In this State report that
frost last night in many places was quite
heavy.
A NIP IN NORTH CAROLINA.
AsHEvILLE,N n. c., Oct.2.-rhe first frost
OF the season made its appearance this
morning. 1t was heavy and injured vege-
tatiOn, particularly the tobacco crop,
which is considerably d mayed. Much
Of 1t is not yet housed, but in anticipation
of another frost tonight it was rapidly
cut TODAY.
FREEZING AT DANvILLE.
DANvILLE, VA, Oct. 2.-rhere was a
heavy frost in this section last night. Re-
ports from the surrounding country are
TO the effect that one-third Of the crop,
still in the field, OF lowland tobacco Is
damaged by the frost.
oNE-QUARTER OF THE CROP LOST,
NASHVILLE, TENN, Oct. 2.-Teegrams
to the American from the principal to-
bacco growing counties in this State say
that last nights frost damaged the out
standing tobacco crop from 30 to so per
cent. On the average only about one-half
OF the crop had been picked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
Departure of the russians.

NEW YORK, Oct. Admiral Sches-
takoff, toe Russian Minister OF Marine,
Nine. SchestakO1, Prince Galiizin. Capt.
Reseu and Lieut.. Eberh ard sailed tor Eu-
rope today on La Gascogne, OF the French
liue. While 10 this country they have
been guests OF the government
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
AID For TIE MrrHnp1srs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Oct. I'm the
Southwestern Missouri District Confer
ence OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
South in session here $3.50 was subscribed
to-day toward the rebuilding of the Meth-
odist churches in Charleston.
SHOCKS IN GERMANY.
BERLIN, Oct. 2.-Vielent earthquake
shocks have occurred throughout Thur;
inyia and other parts Of Central Germany.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
BULGARIA ACCEPTS.
A Formal Guarantee of Independ
ence Made the Only Condition.

A Formal Guarantee of Independ-
ence Made the Only Condition.
SOPHIA, Oct 1.-The reply of Bulgaria
to Russia's demands has been delivered
In it Bulgaria accepts the Cars terms
provided the independence of Bulgaria is
formally guaranteed.
Gen. Kaulbars has demanded that the
Bulgarian government give an explicit
reply to Russia within twenty-four hours.
TIsZA CRITICISED IN RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 2.-The speech
made by Prime Minister Tisza in the Hun
garian Parliament, especially the portions
relating to the independence of the Bal
kan States, and Austria's determination
to prevent the establishment of a protec-
torate over Bulgaria by any single foreign
power, has called forth many expressions
OF disapproval from the Russian press.
The NOvoe Vremya accuses Herr Tisza
of wishing to captiVate tine sympathies of
the rulers OF the Balkan states, so as to
use them as a cover TO wage war against
the just and moderate demands OF Rus
STA.
The German st. Petersburg Gazette
says alt is ubdeniable that the services
rendered by Russia in securing Bulgarian
independence entltle her de iure and de
facto to a special position win regard to
Bulgaria"
The Journal de st. Petersburg SAYS:
"rhe Hungarian Diet was wise in follow
ing the example OF the British and Ger
man parliaments in refusing to debate
the Bulgarian question, which has been
violent, uniimely and Improbable"
DRIFT OF THE BERLIN PRESS.
BERLIN, Oct. 2.-The German press
make favorable but guarded comments
on the speech of Premier Tisza on the
Bulgarian question in the lower house of
the Hungarian Parliament Thursday, but
make little reference To the Austro-
Hungarian alliance with Germany.
KING MILAN AT VIENNA.
VIENNA, Oct. 2.-Emper0r Francis
Joseph to-day visited King Milan of Ser
via. who Is IN the city. King Milan sub
sequently returned the Emperor's visit
aud was entertained long time at the
ualACa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
Charleston Unshaken,

CHARLESTON, 5. O., Oct. 2.-There have
been no shocks here to-day. At Summer
VILE last night there were several reVer-
beratlons, but no perceptible earth ire
NOR. The weather is cool and slightly
with fresh northeasUerlv breeze.
The thermometer at l O'Clock registered
81 deg. Everybody is busy and business
is picking up very day. The community
generally regard the disturbances at an
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 1.-The state OF
siege which has been maintained in Russia
since the assassination OF Car AleXau-
der IL. has, by imperial decree, been con-
hnued in ten provinces, including st.
Petersburg, Moscow, i've districts of Tau
rida, saratoH, Rostoff. Odessa, Taganreg,
Keretch. SebastOpnl and NicOlaied.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
Coat Makers to be Locked Out.

CHICAGO, Oct. 1.-The boss coat makers
OF this city have decided to discharge
Sunday all their men. This will throw
out over one hundred bands. The lockout
is occasloned by demand that the en-
ployers compel non-union men to join ths
union or leave their employ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
The Howe Company's Embarrass-

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, Oct. 2.-Tbe prop
.eTty OF the Howe Sewing Machine Com
psny was sold at auction to-day under
decree toreclosing a mortgage in favor Of
the Central Trust Company OF New
York. The bulldbgs and other real es-
tate were purchased by Mrs. Commodore
Garrison, of New York, for 500, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
Knights Leaving Augusta.

AUGUSTA, Oct. 1.-The knights of La
bor affected by the lockout are leaving for
pastures new. Last week ten went to
AnpistOu, Ala, Thursday eight went to
Lowell, n. c., and fifteen left this morn
ing lOr New berry. 5. Q.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
D,Bensaude Out ON Bail.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.--David d'Ben'
saude, husband Of Violet Cameron. the 60
tress, who was arrested yesterday iol
threats against his wiIe's life, was
brought before Judge Andrews to-day on
a writ OF habeas corpus aud released Cd
bond.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
George StiIl Champion.

LONDON, Oct. "A race between W.
G. George and w. Cummings for the ten
mile champ ionship aud $500 side was
run on the Aston lower grounds. Blr-
miugham, to-day and won by George.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
Missionaries on for Africa,

NEW YORK, Oct. "A missionary
party, consisting Of eight persons, sailed
Cor Liverpool to-day on iheir way TO the
missionary station OF Bishop Taylor, at
'leOoo.dsyllle. stanley station, 4 frlca.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-03
INVITED TO ALABAMA.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, oct. "A dele
cation headed by Mayor Reese goes 70
Washington bearing special invitation
to the President to visit Alabama at tns
time of the state Fair here, Nov.S.