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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
MEXICAN BARBARITY,
No Safeguard to Life or Property
Over the Border.

No Safeguard to Life or Property
Over the Border.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Maj. Gen.
John G. Walker, West Point graduate,
who served with distinction In the Con.
federate army and is now in the employ of
the Indian Bureau, gives interesting de-
tails of the social and political status in
Mexico. Speaking of the existing trou-
bles and other outrages by the MeXicans,
he saidi "Several years residence in
Mexico enables me TO state with convic-
ton that there is not country
in the whole of Christendom where
the administration Of criminal JUS
tice is so corrupt, inhuEnan aud
inefficient as in the States of
Mexico. In rather extensive travels l
have seen nothing to compare with it eX-
cept, perhaps, the cadi system of Asiatic
Turkey, and that's but little worse. 1t is
not the fault of their written laws, for the
code now adopted by mOst of the States
is based on the old civil law, and embod-
les the experience and wisdom of more
than 1000 years. The trouble is In the
moral corruption that prevails among
all classes, from the highest to The lowest
Among the working Glasses there is
not one man in ten that will not steal,
and among the officials, including the
Judges on the bench, there is not one in
fifty who does not take brides. Justice
is as much commodity to be bought and
sold as their frigoles and chill colorado;
and woe betide the poor wretch, charged
with a criminal offense, who is too poor
to satisfy the cupldity of the Judge, or
| who, like Cutting, has aroused the alb
surd national vanity or hate OF the Mexi-
can race.
"There is no such safeguard to per-
sonal liberty in Mexico as the writ OF ha-
beas corpus, or anything corresponding
with it, so that prisoner, once
in the clutches of the law, is who'll
ly ut the mercy OF the Judge in
the case, who may order the trial the day
after his arrest, or may keep him in prison
for years without trial. In all capital
cases. or in trials for serious offenses, the
record of the case has to be sent up to
the Supreme Court for. review and con-
firmatlon or reversal. Here again The I'M
fortunate prisoner falls into the hands OF
another set of hungry Judges, and unless
be can pay well for an earlier considera-
ton his case may not be reached in twelve
months after his arrest. | have known
and could cite cases to support every one
OF these allegations, some of them at
tended with the most shocking disregard
OF Justice and common humanity
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
SAVANNAH TO FLORIDA.
The New Fast Mail Service and the
Advantages Which Follow.

SANFORD, FLA, Aug 1.-THE fast
mail service from Savannah south, re-
Gently inaugurated, is proving immense
Nv beneficial TO this section, and especi-
ally to the business men of the growing
towns OF Florida. The mail which leaves
Savannah in the morning arrives at jack
sonvile about noon, and from thence it
is taken over the Jacksonville, Tampa
and Key West railway in fine style to
Palatka and Sanford. This road makes
good time and always reaches its destlna-
tion as prescribed. AT this place the
mail which leaves Savannah in the morn
ing is distributed at 4 p. m. The MORN
ING NEWS reaches here in the early at
ternoon OF the day published. From here
the mail for Tampa and points south Is
taken by a fast train on the South Florida
Railroad and carried through to all inter-
mediate points, reaching Tampa at sup
per time with Savannah morning papers.
The route along tue south Florida road
is a very pleasant one. At every station
are growing towns, and in many instances
they have already grown to considerable
size and Importance. Sanford is conceded
to be one OF the most progressive aud
prosperous cities of the State. and the
towns of Orlando and Kissimmee are fast
assuming city proportions and acquiring
much Importance. At many of these sta
tions the passengers fancy is gratl1ied by
the sight of flourishing orange groves sur
rounding beautiful and comfortable
homes. Travel is said to be more extern
sive this summer than ever before during
the dull summer months of the year. New
settlements and many purchases are
being made every day now in midsummer,
At Lakeland connection is made with
the Florida Southern railroad leading to
BrOoksvllle. This fast train hurries the
mail through to Tampa, and the MORN
ING NEWS is read there on the evening Of
the day published. At Tampa the trains
connect with the steamers for Key West
and Havana. This is the first summer
connection has been satisfactorily kept
up between Tampa and Key West and the
islands further south. Now, thirty-siX
hours after publication, the Savannah pa
pers can be read in the city of Key West,
and few hours later in Havana, This is
a fine service, operated with ability and
dispatch.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
GEORGIA's CAPITAL CITY.
The United States Prisoners Make
Another Attempt to Escape.

The United States Prisoners Make
Another Attempt to Escape.
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 1.-THE United
States prisoners in Fulton county jail
made another attempt yesterday evening
ITO break out. lobe jackson, the Carriers.
willie dynamiter, is suspected of being one
of the leaders. The prisoners were on the
second floor, and the scheme was to cut a
hole through the floor so as to allow the
prisoners to drop to the floor
beneath, thence to break into
the iailer's office and by violence
10 get outside. The men were desperate,
and if the plan could have been carried
tout there would have been bloodshed and
tall would have escaped. Near night
.Jaller Poole discovered the plot. Before
>the opening in the floor had been accom-
plished he separated the prisoners and
put on double watch, but was unable to
discover the identity of the culprits.
j. \. Ashcraft, Postmaster at Cave
lSpring, Ala, arrested Aug. 4 on a charge
of embezzlement, plead guilty before the
Commissioner to-day, and was required
to give $500 bond for his appearance at
the United States Court at Birmingham
on the third Monday in November.
j. A. Mcmillan, late Assistant Post
charged with sending through the mail
letters with intent to defraud, was ar
rested at Fort Valley to-day, where he
had relatives, on a telegram from the gov
ernment officials. A United States depu-
~ marehal from South Carolina, is on his
way TO Fort Valley for him.
Chief Inspector Booth returned to-day
nIom birmingham, where he went to ar
range for the free delivery system. For
Ethe present there will be tour carriers put
ldn.
the tax digests Of the following coun-
tiles were received to-day: Fannin, show
Sing an increase Of $11, 466; Greene, an in
icrease Of $59,667; Columbia, decrease
iof $1,000.
The only new talk about the United
fStates Judgeship is that In the event Mr..
Hammond is defeated for Congress mis-
name will be pressed for the vacant
Judgeship, and 1t Is conceded by all that
he will be one Of the strOngest The race
between Messrs. Hammond and Stewart
for Congress is very close, and to-day Is
considered rather unfaYorable for Mr.
Hammond.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
NOVEL GUN CARRIAGES.
An Ingenious Device for Preventing
ReCoil by an Automatic Brake.


Recoil by an Automatic Brake.
From the SDrinGfeld Republican.
A carriage is now being made at the
armory under the supervision of Col.
Burlington which is exceedingly ingenious
and novel in its action. 1t is made en-
tirely of metal, chiefly steel, and will
weigh 1,200 pounds. The recoil of the
reaches 80 feet, is stepped with
in three feet by means of au-
tomato brakes, much to the convenience
and safety OF the server and the efficiency
of the charge. The prompt action OF these
brakes, and the remarkable ligntness OF
the whole contrivance, considering the
severe strain to whick it is put, are The
most notable features. AS soon as a
model can be constructed that will stand
the test the carriages will be manufac-
tured as fast as possible. Twenty of the
new $50 breechloaders are nearly finished
at the Watertown arsenal, and tits hoped
that they may be issued with their i'm
proved carriages TO five of the light bat
teries in the fall.
Bvt. Col. +. b. WHliston, MAJOR OF the
Third Artillery, is at the armory, assist
ing in the designing of a carriage on
which IL will be possible to mount any
machine gun now used IN the service, or
which may be adopted hereafter. The
problem to be solved In its construction
has nothing 10 do with the recoil, as in the
case OF the tield-piece carriage, for ma
chine guns have no recoil. But the ques-
ton is now TO secure the greatest protec-
ton TO the gunners. strength for the most
aTduous service and the greatest mobility.
In view Of these requirements the car
riage is fully armored. the wheels are COW
cred with steel and the gun detachment
are protected by a steel shield; in snort,
the whole carriage is made OF steel eX-
cept the wheels. Col. Willston pro-
poses TO make the limbers of his
machine gups'and the supply carts identI-
cal in every respect, 80 that any timber
may be used Tor a supply cart by detach.
ing it from the gun. The timber chest
opens on top, and the lid being made OF
steel 1926 Of an inch thick, il is an excel
lent shield, which, IL is found, Will stop
rife bullets at one hundred yards. The
carriage will differ entirely from previous
models, and will be provided among other
things with pintle hook, 80 that more
than one gun may be drawn by one lin.
Der; this that the guns may not be dlsa-
bled in case they lose their limbyrs. The
carriage Will carry 1000 rounds Of ammu.
milton intended "a n reserve supply only
20 be used for desperate fighting. The
Timber Is already made at Wateryliot
aroeua!.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
City on the Chattahoochee.

COLUMBUS, GA, Aug. 1.-THE tele-
phone line on the Georgia Midland road
leave tomorrow and put up four tele-
phones at different stations on the road,
which will be used largely by the con-
tractors.
+. W. Buchanan, Of this city, married
Miss Eugenia Jones to-day. He is q
cousin OF Rev. Sam Jones, the great re-
vivalist.
Hon. j. w. Robins, of Talbot county,
was to-day nominated State Senator by
the Twenty-tifth Senatorial district con-
ventlon at Talbotton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
MOORE'S OUTRAGE.
Citizens of Macon Hold an Indigna-
ton Meeting at the Court House.

Citizens of Macon Hold an Indigna-
ton Meeting at the Court House.
MACON, GA, Aug. 1.-The only new
developments in the rape case are that
the young lady, MISS Little, is in a most
precsrious condition. Her arms, neck
and breast are very sore and bruised
where Moore placed his knees.
The largest public meeting held in years
assembled at the court house this after
noon at O'clock to take some action and
public expression in the matter. Numer-
Gus addresses were made, and the
meeting, which was composed Of
1000 leading citizens, was at times
tragic and mobilize in its sentiments.
Finally committee of ten was APP
pointed, which drafted set Of resolu-
tions condemning the outrage in the
strongest terms, and recommending the
raiding and adjustment OF the Drothel
and designation houses. The court house
was packed from pit to dome. hand
some purse was contributed to the young
lady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
FLORIDA'S NEW BISHOP.
IMPOSING CONSIDERATION CEIiE-
MONIES AT JACKSONVILLE.

Banker Greedy the Congressional NOM
nee Of the Republicans of the Second
Florida District MOOre's Outrage De-
nounced in a Mass Meeting by Macon
ties Baldwin County Declared Dry.
JACKSONVILLE FLA, Aug. list
Johns Episcopal church was crowded TO-
day with an interested congregation to
witness the solemn and impressive cere-
monies incident to the conservation oil
Rev. Edwin Gardner Weed, of Augusta,
Ga, as Bishop of Florida. The church
was beautifully and deliberately decorated
with flowers and potted plants. twenty
nine clergymen, including the othciatlng
Bishops, took part in the ceremonies. In
The absence Of Bishop Wilmer, OF
Alabama, who could not come,
Bishop Quintard, of Tennessee,
presided as consecrator. Bishop Elliott
rof Texas, preached an eloquent sermon.
The choir rendered an especially beauti-
full service. The whole affair was grand
and imposing. Bishop " eed held an in
formal reception OF the clergy and church
men of the diocese at the residence OF mis-
host, Or. w. A. Spence, this evening from
Bto 10 o'clock. The new Bishop has met
the heartiest reception here, and assumes
his high functions under the brightest
auspices.
GREEDY NOMINATED.
The Republican Congressional Conven-
dion of the Second district, in session In
this city, to-day nominated for Congress
by reclamation, upon the first regular
ballot, Hon. J. G. Greelyt the well-knOwn
banker. The proceedings were tame and
uneventful. II. G. Baker. of Nassau, pre-
sided. d. II. Cleman (cOored) }, of Orange
county, and f. /. Alexander (colored) },
sOt Madison county, were the secretaries.
all the counties in the district were rep
resented except Dade. Mr.. Greedy made
a speech accepting the nomination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
THE ANIAZoNIAN STRUGGLE.
Sarah Bernhardt's Fight with Mile
Noirmont in Rio Janeiro.
From ths London Standard.


PARIS, July 29.--Full particulars have
now been received here concerning the
quarrel at Rio Janeiro between Nine.
Sarah Bernhardt and Mile. Berthe Noir-
mont, member of her company.
Nine. Bernhardt accused Mile. NOir-
MONT, who wished to quit the company,
of having packed things in her trunk
which did not belong to her. At this
charge Mile. Noirmont slapped Nine.
Bernhardt in the face, For this she was
violently dragged by Nine. Bernhardt,
assisted by NJ. GARNER and other men,
bers of the company, before the police
magistrate. Being rendered impatient at
the formalitles which that functionary re-
quired her to fulfill in making the charge,
Nine. Bernhard called him an idiot, and
came away with her comrades.
In the evening both actresses appeared
in 'Adrienne LecOuVreur." The repre-
sentation was completed without any par
ticular Incident occurring, but 1t was evil
dent from Nine. Bernhardts manner that
she was still greatly agitated by the at
front she had received, and whenever she
observed Mile. NOirmont in the cOulisse
she was with difficulty restrained from
assaulting her.
When the curtain fell Nine. Bernhard
determined to have it out with Mile. Noir-
mont, ana going up to her with riding
whip called her some opprobrious name.
Mile. NOirmont, greatly excited, at
tempted to give Nine. Bernhard another
slap in the face, but that, lady's son. M.
Maurice Bernhardt, and NJ. Philip Gar
ner, the leading tragedian of the COM
pany, hindered her from doing SO, and
then held her while Nine. Bernhard
struck her repeatedly, and with great
violence, on the face and shoulders.
The girl, smarting with pain, hurried
alone toward home, followed by N.
Maurice Bernhardt and a cousin, VINO
grossly insulted her in the presence of a
large crowd. The indignation felt by the
whole town at these outrages is described
as unbounded and likely to bring the
career OF the celebrated artist there to
premature close.
Mile. Noirmont lost no time in taking
proceedings tor assault, and the general
expectation was that Nine. Bernhardt
would be condemned to tine and imprison-
ment, as she was also to be charged with
insulting a public magistrate. Several
gentlemen have espoused the cause of
Mile. Nolrmons, and a couple of duels
were spoken of.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
BORN IN A CAB.
A Birth fastened by the SqualI that
Capsized the Sarah Craig.

A Birth fastened by the SQualI that
Capsized the Sarah Craig.
DR.. Maggie, OF the Bureau of Vital Stats
tics, New York, received on Friday a
certificate of the birth OF Francis Edward
Whiteway on July 80. The place of birth
was not given. DR.. &. n. Stocked. OF 3Gl
West Forty-second street, the signer OF
the certificate, eX planned the omission in
u long letter, In which he said that when
returning from Coney Island in an iron
steamboat on the evening of July 30 he
heard the mate inquiring whether there
was doctor on board. He responded to
the appeal, and was conducted TO the stow
ardess' room, where he found woman
who was about to become mother.
When the boat reached Pier DR.. Stocked
had the woman, who was Mrs. John
j. Whiteway, OF Harlem, put IN a coach
and driven TO the Stevens House, in lower
Broadway, as there was no time to take
her home. The clerk OF the Stevens House
refused Mrs. Whileway au ASYLUM, in
spite Of DIR. Stoecke's urgent represen-
tation that it was a case OF necessity, and
the doctor was Obliged to 20 further. He
had the cab driven to the Manhattan
Hotel. but got there too late, and the child
was born in the cab as 1t stood alongside
the curbstone, in front Of the hotel. 1t is
a tlne boy. Mother aud child were taken
care OF In the Manhattan Hotel.
After reading Dr.. Stoecke's eXplana-
ton. Dr.. Maggie filled in the blank In the
birth certificate with the words. "Born
in coach, Broadway and Canal street, CD.
posite Manhattan Hotel"
The premature appearance Of Young
Mr.. Whlteway is attributed to the storm
which raised Cain at Coney Island week
ago Friday night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
BALDWIN DECLARED DRY.
Judge Lawson Sustains the Decis
ion of the Ordinary,

ion OF the Ordinary.
MILLEpGEvILLE, GA, Aug. 1.-THE
prohibition question is settled for two
years at least, and it is hoped forever
After learning the testimony from both
sides, Judge Lawson sustained the decis.
ion Of Ordinary Sanford, and declared
Baldwin dry by about 300 majority. The
anti-prohibiJionists were represented by
several fine lawyers from abroad while
the prohibitionists were represented by
the home attorneys. The ants tried
hard to carry things their own
way, but Judge Lawson knew the
law well and could not keep
from deciding for prohibition. After the
decision was made beautiful bouquet
was sent Judge Lawson by some ladies
Iof the Prohibition Club. The court room
was crowded with ladies when the decls-
ion was announced. The ladies' have
worked nObly to rid the county of this
curse, and their prayers have at last been
answered. Mrs. A. V. duBignon was one
Of the strongest workers, and she seemed
too happy TO talk after the decision was
announced
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
2,73s HANDS OUT AT AUGUSTA
$47,140 per Month Lost in Wages
by the Idle Employees.

AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. s11.-This was the
first day of the lockout in the cotton fac
tories here. The following mills are in
the league: Augusta, Enterprise, King,
Sibley, Algernon, Shamrock and River
side. All is quiet in the factory settle
ments. Relief committees are looking ar
ter the needy families and moving many
people into the country or sending them
to other cities. The number OF people
shut out is 2,73S. To these are paid in
wages $47, 140 per month, not including
the officers or Overseers. These mills
consumed 1851 bales of cotton per month.
at present there is no sign of compromise
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
Sperial N0ttree.
Odd Fellows Celebration.

Armour Lodge No. 1854, G. U. o. of o. F.,
Will celebrate It's Eighth Anniversary by a
grand street parade THIS AFTERNOON at
4 O'Clock. marching through the principal
streets, accompanied by Myrtle Lodge No.
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bodies will return to the Temple on Harris
street, where the celebration will be con-
tinued by festival.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
FELTON, DECLINED TO SPEAK.
The Agricultural Society Fails to
Hear an Expected Address.

Hear an Expected Address.
CARTERsvILLE, GA, Aug. 1.-THE
second days session of the summer meet
ing of the state Agricultural Society was
full of interest. DR.. FELTON, declined to
speak.
Mrs. FL. B. Bassett, Of Fort Valley, de-
livered an address on the relations of
capital to labor. A committee was ap-
pointed to perfect the bill TO establish two
experimental farms, one at Marietta for
whites and one at Albany for negroes, and
an experimental station at Athens, TO be
presented to the next Legislature.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: j. r. Livingston, President, and ten
Vice Presidents.
A resolution offered by Col. Benson, of
Cobb county, disagreeing with Col. Liv-
ingston's Endorsement of the Knights of
Labor, was tabled.
The meeting adjourned to reassemble at
Americas in the winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
Brooks County,s Senator.

QUTTMAN, GA, Aug. 1l.-ln a heated
primary election here yesterday the dele
gates 10 the Senatorial Convention OF the
Seventh district were instructed for Capt
Thomas j. Livingston, a prominent
planter OF this county. over john q.
Mccall. This insures his nomination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
Notice..

Neither the Agents nor Master of British
Bark Sequel" Richards. Master. will be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by the
crew of said vessel.
MS CosULICH & CO.,
Apents
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
Savannah and Tybee Railway Com
MANY.

OFFICE OF TREASURER. Ill BAY ST.,l
SAVANNAH, Aug. ., 1886.
By resolution of the Board Of Directors an
instalment of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT.
of the Preferred Capital Stock is called for,
payable at this office on or before the TENTH
DAY OF SEPTEM BIER, 1886.
JOHN W. BURROUGHS,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
i'bc Macon and Covington KaiIrond,

TY-TY, GA. Aug, 1.-THE surveying
corps Of the Macon and COvington rail-
road passed through here to-day on the
preliminary survey OF the southern di-
vision from Macon TO Quitman under AS
sistant Engineer Miner, who reports a
good line so far. They go from here TO
Quitman and then make their return
survey from Valdosta. Ty-Ty is much
elated over the idea Of another railroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12
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astonishing low figures IN order TO start the
rail- season with an entire now stock OF goods
Hoping to receive liberal share OF the pub
lies patronage we ard very respectfully,
APPEL u SCHAUL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12

Epfant Terrible-Why have you gray
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-12

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