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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-15
oRDnRnD TO ROW IT OVER.
Gaudaur's Baolker Refuses and th
Race WIN stand az Draw.

Gaudaur's Baolrer refuses and the
Race WIN stand az Draw.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Sept 14--John Pringle,
the referee in the Gaudaur- Teemer boat race,
decided this afternoon that yesterdays race
was draw, and he ordered the men to row
it over again next Monday, on the
Woods run course in the Ohio
river. Gaudaur's backer positively
refused to agree to this. and the two men
were conducted to the office Of the final
stakeholder, where the stake money was
returned to eaon Of them. Teemer offered
to increase tho stakes 5000 and row ngain
in ten days at Woods Run or any course in
New York, lake or river, but Gaudaur's
backer still persisted Ia refusing
BASIS OF THE DECISION.
The referee in giving his decision stated
that there was no foul, but that Hamin had
violated the articles of agreement in pulling
III front Of Teemer and that he had no bust
ness on the course at all. 9audanr created
something of sensation by claiming to
have besn drugged before the race, bat his
condition Yesterday did not indicate that he
was unwell Under the referees decision
all bets are of.
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JOHNSTOWN'S BIG FUND.
THE DISTRIBUTING COMMITTEE
REACHES AN AGREEMENT.

Johnstown to Get $1,6OO,ooO of the
Money on Hand-The Total Receipts
TO Date $2,eO5,114 az, and $1,66e,-
456 so of the Amount Still on Hand
More Money From Ireland.
HARRISBURG, PA, Sept 14-The flood
relief commission to-day completed its con-
sideration of the question of the distribu-
tion of the fund still in its hands, aud
agreed to give Johnstown 81 100000 now.
This will be distributed in abont the same
districts as the first distribution. Up to
this time the commission has received
81, ,605, ll4.22, and has on hand 81 666, 456. so,
subject to contract not vet compile ed
amounting TO $43, 900 and appropriations to
other parts of the state of SS4, 100 05. In
ths Conemaugh valley, S76S, ,3S3 10 has been
expenled, and in other parts of the state
Sl69,215 Various subscriptions are still
being received by the commission.
MORE MONEY FROM IRELAND.
The following letter was received by
Gov. Beaver to-day from tho lord mayor Of
Dublin
MANSION HOUSE, DUBLIN, Sept. 9, 1880.
SIR-followng my remittance of 81, 500
IN aid of the sufferers by the Johnstown
disaster, have now the pleasure to transmit
your favor for e2OO and l shall be glad
to hear that it has duly reached you
Any further small balance which may become
available will be remitted sitter the auditing OF
the account. ] take the opportunity of ex-
pressing directly to you an assurance Of the
deep and universal sympathy excited in this
country by the news of the terrible disaster.
The people OF Ireland have observed with ad-
miration the great and strenuous efforts made
under your direction to mitigate the effects of
the calamity, and they hope that its evil conse-
uuences upon the prosperity aud energy of the
ConemauEh valley may speedily pass away.
remain, dear sir, your faithful servant,
THOMAS SEXTON, Lord Mayor.
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aEoRaIA.s LOWER HOUSE
Two Bills introduced by Capt. Cor
don-several Measures Passed.

don-several Measures Passed.
ATLANTA, GA, Sept. 14.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Gordon of Chatham introduced
two bills, one to authorize the city of Sa-
vannah to establish and maintain harbor
lines in the Savannah river, ud the other
to incorporate the Savannah and Isle of
Hope railroad.
Other new bills introduced to-day are:
By Mr.. Tuck of Clarke-That the mill
tary companies of the university and branch
colleges shall be recognized as part OF the
military organization of the state. Also, to
authorize judges of the superior court to
hold special sessions to admit applicants
to practice law.
By MIR. Williams of Tslfair-To require
steamboats, to blow whistles within one
mile of all ferries.
By Mr.. johnson of Jones--To amend the
constitution SO as to provide for the widows
OF confederate soldiers.
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills wero passed:
To incorporate the Gsrmania Savings
Bank of Savannah.
To incorporate the Union Savings Bank
and Trust Company of Savannah.
Fixing the penalty at $500 on railroad
companies not paying taxes when due.
Incorporating the Waycross Air Line
railroad
Incorporating the Washington and Lin
colnton railroad.
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COTTON AT CHARLESTON.
FACTORS URGED TO PAY MORE
THAN OTHER CITIES.

A Leader in the Business the Father
of the Scheme-it Don't Take Well
Session of the Lower House of the
Georgia Legislature and Other Home
News on the Wire.
CHARLESTON, s. c., Sept. 14.-Somethine
Of sensation was created here to-day by a
newspaper article in one Of the city daiIies
advising the cotton factors to pay one
eighth of cent above the market prioe for
cotton covered in cotton bagging. AS the
newspaper In question is said TO be owned
by one Of the largest and wealthiest cotton
factors in the city some sig glifcance is
attached to the article, tho impressi ON being
that the firm to which the owner belongs
VIII pay the advance indicated in the
article. The proposition, however, does not
seem 70 meet with much favor among
the cotton buyers, aud these
are anxiously awaiting Developments.
1t may be mentioned as a very Significant
straw, showing how the war on the iute
trust Is going, that the first ocean tramp OF
the season cleared here to-day for Barcs-
Iona. The steamship Ardaachowa has a
cargo of about $500 bales Of new cotton on
board, about one-fourth of which are COW
cred with the now cotton bagging adopted
by the Farmers Alliance. These bales were
taken on board after going through the
usual handling without demur on the part
OF the shipowners or agents, or the under
writers. The proportion of cotton-covered
bales arriving here has continually in
creased since the cotton season opened. The
local exchange has as vet taken no action
on the subject. 1t will not meet till after
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THoMAsvILLR TOPICS.
improvements in the City-The Out
look for the Winter.

THoMAsvILLE, Sept. 1--we are rapidly
coming to the front. You know the leg
islature passed bill short time since,
making us a city, and have electric lights
now Lighting our streets, as
well as gas, charter for q
street railroad. or electric railroad.
Our contractors are all busy, and have as
much work ahead of them as they can see
their way through. A new b ick. ware
house will be put up as soon as the material
can be placed on the ground for the use of
Evans q Mclean, who will fill it with car
rlages, buggies, wagons, ETC., and it is
almost certain that a handsome block of
brick stores will shortly take the place of
the unslghtly wooden store room on the
corner of Madison and jackson streets.
THE COUNTRY NOT BEHIND.
While our city is improving in new stores
and handsome residences, the country is
not logging behind. Recently we have
had several valuable acquisitions to
our citizenship of northern gentle
men who seek a home in our mild
and health.given climate. Col. Bowden,a
prominent lawyer OF Missouri, has pur-
chased q beautiful suburban site, and will
at once build handsome home. Mr.. Ham
cock. contractor and builder, has also
located hsre purchased a valuable track of
land near the city and is building hand
ms AMI co nvenient home. Real estate
dealers are kept busy answering inquiries
from persons who wish to locste here, and
everything points to prosperous future
and busy season this winter.
THE HOsrELRIE5.
Our large hotels and boarding houses ore
being put in order for the coming season.
The all-absorbing topic here now is
whether we shall purchase Paradise park,
on which the town has an option which ex-
pires this year. You may safely say that
we will buy IL. 1t is simply a necessity,
on Sept. 20.
The new Gulf house is assuming hand
some proportions, but will not be formally
opened before Nov L
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WARNER APT TO BE THE MAN.
His Commission Reported Signed by
the President.

A16 OOIumlSSIOn hepOrCeQ signed by
the President.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Willism War
ner OF Missouri had another long interview
with the Secretary of the Interior to-day,
and afterwards in company with the secre-
tary called on the president. Secretary
Noble SAID to-day that he had no desire
either to suppress or 10 make public the
report of the commission that investigated
the affairs of the pension offics. The COM
missioner to-day abandoned their quarters in
the pension office, and will return on Non
day next to their duties in the interior
department. Since finishing their de-
tailed report, several days ago, the COM
missioners, it is understood, have been en-
gagged in making special Investigation aud
their report was delivered to Secretary
Noble to-day. A rumor is curront that the
President left ct the white house, an appoint
meut already signed for William Warner
to be commissioner of pensions, and that it
awaits his acceptance.
WARNER STILL UNDECIDED.
KANSAS City, Mo-, Sept. 14-Whatever
doubt existed in the minds of Maj. William
Warner's friends here that the President
has offered him the commissionership of
pensions was dispelled this evening when
Mrs. Warner received from her husband q
telegram that read as follows: II am still
undecided
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PAY OF THE GLASS WORKERS.

An Advance Granted by the Manufac-
tursrs at PittsburR.
PITTsBURa, Pa, Sept. 14.--The strike Of
tho western window glass workers was prac-
tically settled at conference Of the work
men and a committee Of the manufacturers,
which lasted from yesterday afternoon
until early this morning. The manufac-
turers offered a number Of compromises,
aud finally conceded tho 81 per cent. adj
vance demanded by their employees.
The action has been accepted by the man
ufacturers, and the workmen and factories
will resume at once. The advance gra nted
will necessitate an advance Of per cent in
the wages Of the workers In the enstern dis
trict, and q meeting will be held in a few
days 70 arrange an eastern scale.
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A CLERGYMAN STABBED.

The Fatal Blow Delivered by Drug
gist He was Attacking.
DANvILLE, IND, Sept. II. -Millard Jones,
q druggist Of Clayton, this county. yester-
day fatally stabbed Rev. Mr.. Smith of the
Baptist church Of this town. Rev. Smith
had been abusing the druggists of tue town
from his pulpit, and yesterday he and Mr..
Jones met in the postofce. A quarrel en-
sued, and Rev. Smith attacked Mr.. Jones
with a large cane, whereupon Mr.. Jones
used his pocketknife upon Rev. Smith,
making several cuts in his abdomen. Rev.
rested, but the magistrate dismissed him
upon the ground that his acts were justified.
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a TRoTTINa HORSE KlLLRp.
An Attempt to Take the Pole Ends in
a Casualty.

An Attempt to Take the Pole Ends in
a Casualty.
DUBUQUE, IA, Sept. 14--At the Jackson
county fair yesterday at Maquok an acci-
dent in the 2:S0 trotting race resulted in the
death of McGreggor Boy, one Of the trot-
ters, and probably fatal Injury to Burt
Smith. A Clifton horse and McGreggor
got ff ahead, with the latter in the lead.
At the first turn tho former tried to take
tho pole from McGreggor. The wheels Of
the sulkies interlocked aud both horses and
drivers were thrown to the ground.
McGreggor Boys neck was broken and ne
died instantly. Burt Smith, his driver,
had an arm broken and was internally IN
ju ed. McGreggor Boy was owned by Mr..
Adams of Propertown, ILL.,, and was valued
ut SIS 900
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SNUFF AND TOBACCO.
An Application to Import and With,
draw Denied.

AN GppACECLOu = 70 import ana WIFI
draw Denied.
WASHINGTON, Sept, 14-Application was
recently made to the treasury department
for permission to import and Withdraw for
consumption snuff and smoking tobacco in
packages of 1-16, Is, 4 and 4 kilogrammes.
and it has been denied on the ground that
under the internal revenue law no imported
manufactured tobacco can enter into
consumption in this country other wise than
in legal packages, The applicant stated
that packages containing snuff and tobacco
in quantities as above stated have been
passed at the custom houses of Boston and
Cleveland, o. In regard to this point ne
was infor med that the irregular practice
referred to has occurred at the port of
Cleveland only, and that the collector at
that port has been instructed to discontinue
such practice.
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RUMoRs OF A srEAMERs LOSS.

They Are Not Confirmed and Are
Probably Untrue.
NORFOLK, VA, Sept 14.-The rumor OF
the sinking of an unknown steamer ten
miles southwest Of Currituck light cannot
be confirmed. At this time reports from
the coast show no material damage
from the recent storm. The re-
ports sont from here Of serious
damage and loss Of life at Neg's Head and
other points prove to have been groundless.
Apart from the high tides, thick weather,
strong wind and ugh experiences Of bay
and river steamers there has been no dam
age except that already reported. The
weather to-day is fair and warm.
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4 STATUE TO ANT.

thousands Of Visitors at Fort Leaven-
worth to See the dwelling.
FoRT LEAvENwoRTH, KAN, Sept. a.
The statue Of Gen. Grant, erected in honor
OF the memory of the great general was
unveiled to-day. The ceremonies were i'm
pressing and yet lacking that os.entation
which plain Gen. Grant 50 much disliked.
Excursions had been made up from the ad-
joining states of Missouri aud Nebraska.
and tie city was taxed to its utmost !,
entertaining the thousands of visitors.
The occssion was made holiday by Fort
Loavenworth, aud as much holiday at the
fort as the discipline OF the troops allows.
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SAVE AT THE BRnAKwATER

The Pilot Boat Tunnel Arrives and
Thus Ends Anxiety.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 1.-The pilot
Tunnel, about which considerable anxiety
was felt, has arrived at the breakwater.
The light house tender Ziziani has
returned to the breakwater with the five
fathom bank lightship and will tow her and
the relief ship from the northeast end Of
the bank to Wilmington, Del, for neces-
sary repairs. The regular northeast end
ship has finished repairs and will be placed
on her station within forty-eighb hours If
the weather permits.
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BOTH RACES UND GR ARMS.

The Negroes Deny That They Intend
ANY Disturbance.
MERIDIAN, MISS, Sept. 14.-Reports that
the negroes of Newton county, Miss, in the
neighborhood Of Decatur, were armlng and
organizing have disturbed the white people
Of that vicinity 10 such degree that they
are arming themselves. and mer hants have
been unable TO supply the demand for Win
chesters. The whites declare that they
want no trouble, but will be prepared for
an emergency. The negroes acknowledge
that they have been organizing pol itically,
but deny that they intend any disturbance.
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LAKE suPER1oR,s oRHs.

The Total ehipm ents from the Various
Mines A,9oo,9oo Tons.
MARQUETTE, MICH, Sept. 14.-During
the week past there were shipped from the
Lake Superior mines 227, ,154 tors Of ore, Of
which amount 40, ,4s6 tons were from Mar
queste, 94,SS2 from Escanaba. 81, 497 from
Ashland, %, 456 from Two Harbors, 1,704
from st. Ignacs and 81 ,2l0 from Gladstone.
The total for the season is 4,560, ,606 tons.
The volume Of shipments shows no
diminution, and but for scarcity of
vessels, on account of which ship Jers make
some complai It, even larger quantities.
would be sent TO market weekly, the mines
being anxious to ship all they can.
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Gradually Wasting Away. y.--"When your
practicing friend across the way has
learned how to play the cornet, he will
entertain tho whole neighborhood, p said
Mrs Brown.
Eyes, said Mrs. Grown, "but by that
time there WON'T be any neighborhood
here. r--SomerVitle Journal.
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it could not be the duty of the empire to
support state dignitaries amoLg uncivillzed
races. The programme of Germanys policy
did not include the employment of mil
itary force IN order to break the opposition
of the native chiefs to the enterprises of
German subjects in distant countries. The
letter disheartened the meeting, Large
quantities Of munitions arc leaving Ham
burg for Capt. Wissmann.
PrIuce Bismarck has refused to grant
charter to the Southwest African Company.
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JACKONVILLE's NBWFACToRY.

Every Share Taken and Work to Be-
gin es Soon as Possible.
JAcKsoNvILLE, FLA, Sept. 14-For the
past two months subscription books have
been open in this city for stock in cotton
factory, tho amount Of capital required be-
ing 100000. Yesterday the last share was
taken up, and a meeting of stockholders is
called for next Thursday to organize and to
take ste.s toward building the factory.
beginning operations at as early day as
possible. Thore is great enthusiasm over
the mnnutacturing prOspects Of tho CITY.
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FARMERS EN- ROUTE HOME

A Silver Service Presented Maj Gless
ner just Before the start.
DAYTON, o., Sept. 1.-The Georgia
farmers have had the greatest day of the
entire "trip, fitting ending up of the most
enjoyable tour kaowr to them. The hospi-
tality has been unparalleled; everybody has
laid them under tribute. They presented
Maj. Glessnsr a sovenir Of the trip in the
shape of a silver servics before leaving to-
night. The party Is bound homeward, and
everybody is well and happy.
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CROPS AND THE CLIMATE
WARMER THAN USUAL OVER THE
CORN AND COTTON REGIONS.

Less Than the Usual Amount of Rain
in this Part of the Country-A Large
Percentage of an Excellent Corn
Crop Now Safe From Frost.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14-The weather
crop bulletin for the past week is as follows:
The week ending Sept. IA has been
warmer than usual over the corn and cotton
regions. The daily excess of temperature
IN the central valleys ranged from 81 to g,
while on the Atlantic coast about the
normal temperature prevailed. 1t was
colder than usual from Dakota westward
to the Pacific coast. There has been less
than the usual amount of rain during the
week generally throughout the principal
agricultural districts, including the corn
regions.
WHERE THERE WAS AN EXCESS.
An excess of rainfall occurred on the
Atlantic coast from Massachusetts south
ward to North Carolina, and excessive rains
also occurred over limited areas in the
northwest, including Northern Missouri,
Eastern Kansas Eastern Dakota, Western
Minnesota and Southeastern Iowa. In the
remaining states of the upper Mississippi
and Missouri valleys well distributed show
ere are reported, while NJ rain occurred in
the lower Lake region, Ohio valley, West
ern Pennsylvania, Lower Michigan and
over the greater portion of Tennessee and
the Mississippi valley.
IN OUR SECTION.
Only slight showers are reported from
the east and west portions Of the cotton re-
gion.
The weather during the week was es-
pecially favorable throughout the corn
belt. The cutting of corn is in progress, and
a large percentage of an excellent crop is
now safe from frost.
The prospe is of the cotton crop have
been improved by favorable weather dur
ing the week in Tennessee, Mississippi,
Arkansas aad Louisiana.
PICKING IN PROGRESS.
Cotton picking IS in progress and the
worms have not proved generally de-
structive.
Excessive rains in Texas have slightly in
jured cotton, but placed the ground in good
condition for plowing.
Reports from Alabama state that cotton
is opening rapidly but rust is still spread
ing.
In South Carolina good weather favored
cotton picking, and other crops are reported
in fine condition.
In New York, Pennsylvania and Vir-
glnia crops were improved by favorable
weather, but high winds were unfavorable
is reported as large, and an excellent
tobacco crop in Pennsylvania has been
secured.
KENTUCKY TOBACCO.
| Reports from kentucky indicate a fair
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New York, Sept 14.-The pilot boat
David Carl this morning brought into quar-
autine the captain and crew, eleven men in
all, Of the German bark Urba. The bark
hailed from Wilmington, n. c., and when
off Barnegat was stove IN by the heavy
seas. The David Carl tried TO tow her in,
but shortly sitter getting a line to her the
bark capsized.
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LAST DAY AT sHEEPsHEAp.
The Day Pleasant and the Events Fun
of Interest

New YORK, Sept. 14.-The Sheepshead
Bay racing season closed to-day with a
pleasant day. The events were as follows:
FIRST RAcE-Seven furlongs Prodigal won.
with Raymond second and Hub third. Time
1.12lk
SEcoED RAcE--MIie and furlong. King Crab
won, with Brldgelight second and Joe Lee third.
Time 200.
THIRD RAcE-Six furfongs. Reclare won. with
Jehosephat second and Lord Delmany third.
Time 1913.
FeuaTH RAoE-SIile and quarter. Come
to-Taw won. with Cartoon second and Ban Flag
third. Time 2.12 3-5
FIFTH RAoE--Two mile heats on the turf.
First heat-Tea Tray won, with Lotion second
and st. Luke third Time 3:47. Second heat
Tea Tray won, with st, Luke second and Lotion
third. Time 3.54
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A REPORTER TAKES WINGS.
He Was Wanted in Connection witt
the Rast Point Affair.

the Kast Point Affair.
ATLANTA. GA, Sept. 1.-THE grand jury
investigating the East Point outragss to-
day made no special pressntments, but tried
hard to get before them another reporter.
Glenn Waters, who Witnessed the outrages.
They failed, because w ters had left the
city. Messrs. Howell, Grady and Hemphill
were summoned to appear before them with
a view of discovering whether Waters had
been sent out Of the city by them on busi-
ness, but nothing wes developed. Waters
left the city when the grand jury met, and
it had beon reported that his connection
with the outrages was more than that of
an eye witness.
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srAMpEDnD BY FfRH.
Eight or Ten Thousand People in q
Mad Rush at Chicago.

Eight or Ten Thousand People in q
Mad Rush at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL, Sept. 14.-Between 5000
and 10000 people rushed pell-mell out OF
the exposition building, falling over each
other down the stairs and jumping through
windows in their hurry to escape, tonight.
Fire had started in ono of the big booths
near the center of the hugo structure, and
tho glare OK tho flames and the crash Of
plate glass caused o panic. Men, women
and children. joined in the mad scramble
for the exits, regular and improvisod,
which fortunately were numerous enough
to prevent any fatal crushing.
SAFE OUTSIDE.
Within five minutes the excited thou
sand were safe outside, the flames extin-
gushed nd one-fourth Of the exposition in
terror in ruins. The damage to the build
ing itself was slight, and the gallery wholly
ESCAPED. Probably $75,0O0 win cover the
loss. No person was reported seriously in
iured, though many, doubtless, suffered
minor hurts, and hers had decidedly dis
agreeable experiences. The fro was caused
By an ignite1 carbon falling from one Of
the electric ligh into pile of ribbons.
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snowinr bal Wvomina.

LARAMIE, WYo, Sept 14.--Laramie is
experiencing to-day the first snowfall Of
the season. The storm seems co extend
over a large portion Of Laramie plains.
COLORADO ALSO wHITENED.
LEADvILLE, Col, Sept. l4-The first
snow OF the season fell early this morning.
The fall was light