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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
FAIR WEATHER FOR CROPS.
Cotton Said to HaYo Improved
During tho Past Week.

Cotton Said to Havo Improved
During tho Past Week.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE weekly
weather crop bulletin, issued by the signal
service shows that tho past week has been
cooler and marked by more rain than usual
throughout the northern states,
Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina
and Iennessee. 1t has been slightly warmer
than the average tempera ure in the Gulf
states. The good tobacco crop of Ohio,
Indiana and Virginia was improved by tho
favorable weather. More rain is needed for
this crop in Keutucky, while excessive rams
in Tennessee have left this crop in an un-
thrifty condition.
IN THE COTTON REGION.
In the cotton region extending from
Georgia 70 Texas tho woather was favor
able and the cotton crop improved, al
though cotton worms are on the increase
from Alabama west ward to Arkansas, and
have caused some damage TO the crop Mis-
slssippi reports caterpillars in thirteen
counties. In the eastern portion Of tho cot
ton region the cotton crop has besn somo-
what damaged by rain, but farmers are yet
hopeful.
In Now England, New York ard New
Jersey the weather was generally unfavor-
able for crops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
IN EXTRA RRssION.
Il is Almost Certain to be Called ir
October.

It is Almost Certain to be Called in
October.
WASHINGTON, Aug. H.-Everybody who
talked with the President about an extra
session during the tweuty-four hours he
was here, received the impression that he
meant TO call an extra session as early as
possible, perhaps for the middle of October
Il is announced that he will make none
but necessary appointments from now
until he returns, dividing his time
between real rest and his message.
He may not come back until the middle Of
September unless cold weather, or public
duty, compels an earlier return. In his
message he will explain the call for an extra
session, and lsy down the party policy. He
was moved to determine on an extra session
by the advice of the majority of the re-
publican leaders, which coinoided with his
opinions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
SAVANNAH AS AN OUTLET.

a New Railroad from Cincinnati Apt
to Come Here
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Aug. 11-Dirt was
broken to-day with an imposing demonstra-
tlo1 at Huntsville for the line of the Gin
ciunati, Alabama and Atlantic railroad.
which is to run from Cincinnati due south
to Huntsville, Ala, and then defect either
to Birmingham or Savannah. Bonds are
said to have been negotiated with which to
push the line through,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
MnsELY uNPnpuLAR.
CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES.
Chiefs OF Divisions To Be Placed in tb
Classified Service

Chiefs OF Divisions To Be Placed in the
Classified Service.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Civil Service
Commissioners Lyman and Thompson had
an interview with the President to-day n
regard to certain contemplated changes in
the civil service rules. Commissioner Ly-
man presented to the President a rough
draft Of the contemplated amendments,
and, together with Mr.. Thompson, dis
casssa with the President the probable
effect of the proposed changes, and the
reasons that induced the commission to
recommend them.
FAVORED BY THE PRESIDENT,
The President is understood to favor the
changes, aud as soon as they can be properly
formulated the amendments will be sent to
him at Deer Park. IT is believed that one
OF the rules as amended will place all the
chiefs If divisions within the classified
service, and thus provide that when changes
occur in these positions that they shall be
filled by certifcation from the commission,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
A LULL AFTER THE STORM.
A Big Scare Follows Experiments at
Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 17.-Doctors have de-
cided that May Steele, named in recent
kilograms, has blood poisoning. He will
sue for 5000 damages.
Felden Weire, the first man who expert
mented here with the elixir. and whose
wonderful cure was telegraphed broadcast,
is in bed again. Great hard humps appear
where the incisions were made, and he it
delirious. Dr.. Longfellow, who made the
first experiments, in published statement
says he has lost faith in the elixir, and
that local paper paid all the expenses
OF his experiments for the first news. DR..
LangorgplclS, the chemist, who prepares
nine-tenths of all the elixir used here, says
1t is dangerous il used after an hour, and
rank poison after two hours. The scare
amounts TO a craze. There are reports that
the workhouse physicians have expert
suits
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
ENGLAND WANTS THE EARTH.
The German Colonial Company Com
plains of Encroachments.


BERLIN, Aug. 17.-The German Colonial
Company, at meeting to-day, resolved to
appeal TO Prince Bismarck for protection
against England's encroachmsnts in Africa
and urge him to find means TO put an end to
the present state of affairs. In the resolu-
tions adopted reference is made to
the seizure by the English ad-
steamer, the Neera, and to the damage
done to German traders by the Niger Com
pany, and the persistent efforts Of the En-
giish companies to acquire sovereign rights
in the territories adjoining the German set
Elements. The speakers all protested
that no feeling of hostility toward
England was entertained, and that
the action of the German colony
was taken solely in defense Of Ger
man rights, which had bean violated by the
Eughsh trading companies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
An Alliance warehouae.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Aug. l7.--At a
meeting Of 6 number Of sub-alliancesi in the
cotton counties Of the state ct Lake City
last Thursday they unanimously agreed to
recommend tho establishmen5 Of a state
alliance cotton warehouse at Jacksonville.
action to be taken at the farmers' con.
vention in Jacksonville Sept. Is. Eleven
counties Wege represented al the meeting,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
6RAW'S COLLAPSE.

The Last Two OF Lis Five Mills Closed
Cnder Attachments.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Aug. 17.-The only
two mills running of the five owned by the
Shaw Manufacturing Company at Wales
smut down this morning, and attachments
were placed on the goods By the employees.
Elijah Shaw, the proprietor, is at the sea-
side, aud his son announces that toe firm
200 hands were employed, aad the liabilities
vii! exceed 100000. Ethan Shaw has been
considered a rich man, aud he founded
Shaw university at Raleigh, N. c..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
William Ihaw Dead.

PrTTsBURG, Aug. IA cablegram from
Paris just received announces the death
there of William Ths~, vice president of
the Pennsylvania Company, and one of the
most prominent railroad men in the coun-
try. He was reported to be worth at least
$50, 900, 600, and was a true philauthropist.
the cause Of his death has not yet been
leo rned He was 81 years of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
HUNTED AS A HORSE THIEF.
An Attorney From lowe Comes After
q Man in Lowndes.

An Attorney trOl1 loW6 ZONES AFTER
Man in Lowndes.
ATLANTA. GA, Aug. T,-John w. Sam
ders, of the law firm of Stone, Sims g. Sans
ders Of DesMoines, arrived here to-day to
secure the arrest Of F. S. Ellis of Lowndes
county, who is charged with various of.
fenses, the gravest stealing a carriage and
pair Of horses, selling the turnout and
pocketing the proceeds. After making
statement Of the case at the executive office
the governor issued an executive warrant
for the arrest and imprisonment OF Ellis for
twenty days, pending the arrival of a
requisition from the governor of Iowa,
Ellis il under arrest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
CRosBY's SUIT FOR LIBEL.

Russell 3. Harrison Flies His Answer
in the United States Court.
New YORK, Aug. II. - William A.
Sweetzer, counsel for Russell B. Harrison,
filed in the United States court to-day his
clients answer in the suit sf Col Schuyler
Crosby for 100000. This is the actionfor
alleged libel published in the Lire Stoch:
Journal, which has been pending in the
New York state courts and which was
transferred a day or two ago. Mr. Harri-
son states that 20 had no knowledge of the
article at the time of its publication and
says his only duty in connection with the
Journal was to attend meetings Of its stock
holders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Parrv,a First Bale.

PERRY, GA, Aug 1.-THE first bale of
new cotton raised in Houston county this
year was brought in to-day by Nathan
Tooner, and sold TO W. Brunson. It's
weight was 476 pounds. It classed as mid
ding, and was shipped to Baldwin q Co.,
Mt Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
FACTIONS IN a FIGHT.
a Sheriff and His Deputy Killed and
Troops Ordered Out.

Troops Ordered Out.
CHICAGO, Aug. IA special from Aus
tin, Tex, says: Yesterday evening Gov.
Ross received a dispatch from J. N. Weston
of Richmond saying that fight haj oc-
Cured between the jay Birds and Wood
peckers,' rival political factions, in
which Sheriff Garvey and Deputy Blakeney
were killed and several others wounded.
The dispatch said that fighting was stiil in
progress and troops were needed. A dis
patch from Capt, Reichardt Of the Houston
Light Guards said that Richmond
several had been killed aud that
at 9 o'clock there was great eXcitemont.
Gov. Ross ordered the Light Guards Of
Houston under Capt. Reichardt, to go to
Richmond at once and also telerraphed
orders to the Benbam Grays to be ready to
leave at moments notice. The Jayblrds
is the name given the white democrats OF
Fort Bod, uumJering 400. The Wool
pecker's include the negroes and a few
whites. The negroes arc vastly in the as
cendant. 1t is the result of race quarrel"
START OF THE TROOPS.
A Houston (Tex) special says: "Capt.
Richards left here for Richmond at 1910
o'clock last night with thirty-four me1.
Two gentlemen, who arrived here by the
II :35 o'clock train, reported that the Wood
peckers crowd (the negroes) were in the
court house surrounded by the other faction,
but no more fighting had occurred. They
confirmed the news of the killing of Sheriff
jim Garvey and ex-Sheritf Jake Blakeney.
The town is crazy with ex-
citement, the women and children bel ng at
home while the men are down town. There
is but one light burning in the whole town,
and that is at the hotel. The riot was pre-
cipitated by a Jay bird walking through
the town with his Winchester He was
arrested and put in Jail. The fighting soon
began. The dead sheriff and ex-sherIff
was killed BY accident. AL was quiet at
midnight"
ALL NOW QUIET.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 17.-Dispatches have
been received by Gov. Ross at Austin,
Texas, stating that everything is now quiet
at Richmond, but they give no additional
particulars of the fight and add no new
names to the list of casualties. The troops
at Benham and other places have been
ordered to hold themselves in readiness to
move at a moments notice.
A LULL AFTER THE STORM.
RICHMOND, Tex, Aug. H.-There has
been lull after yesterdays fighting and
everything is quiet. The Woodpeckers re-
treated TO the court house, carrying Judge
j. W. Parker and Deputy Sheriff Mason,
who were wounded, with them. They
are supported by the Houston Light
Guards, who arrived to-day twenty five
strong. There is no one to hold an inquest
on the bodies Of Sheriff James Garvey ard
Sheriff Blakely. The Jaybirds are in pos
session of the streets. Henry Frost, their
leader, is slowly sinking from the effects Of
last nights wounds. The negroes are panic
stricken, and eighty or ninety of them left
town to-day on train.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
A New Road TO the Coal Fields

STAUNToN. VA, Aug. 1.-THE Kesting
Railroad Company Of Reading, Pa, closed
a contract to-day with the Staunton and
West Augusta Railroad Company to build
twsnty-seven miles of railroad from Staun-
ton TO tho anthracite coal fields. The
work is to commence in thirty days
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
GoTHAMs GAS EXPLOSION.
It Was Caused by the Intentional Re
moval of Plug.

It Was Caused by Tho IntontiOnaI Re
moval Of Plug.
New YORK, Aug. H.--An examination
of the premises where the fatal gas explo-
sion occurred last night, shows that ii was
planned. The plug had besn removed from
a ~ inch gas pipe, probably just before
the closing of the crocksry store. An
attempt had also been made Thursday eve
ming, but was frustrated by the policeman
who entered the building and plugged up
the leak. Charges viii be made against
him for not reporting tho incident at his
station house. 1t is expected that arrests
will be made tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
DAVY CROCKETT DAY.

Tho Anniversary OF Ris Birthday Cele-
brated at Knoxville.
KNOXVILLE, TENN, Aug. 1.-THE both
anniversary of the birth of David Crockett
was celebrated to-day at his birthplace,
Strong's Springs, in Greene county. There
was military and civic display. Speeches
were made by Gov. Taylor Congressman
ALI Taylor, <. L. Wells of Ohio and Col. r.
Il. Crockett, grandson of the old back
woodsinan. An immenss Gro I'd was pres
ent and fund was started to build monu-
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Ex.Gov. ]. g. Brown Dead.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Aug. 17.-Ex-Goy.
John G. Brown, late receiver Of the Texas
and Pacific railroad, and at the time of his
death president Of the Tennessee Coal and
Iron Company, died to-day at Red Boiling
Springs, this state. from the immediate
effects of hemorrhRge OF the stomach.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Hon. Frederick watts Dad

CARLISLE, PA, Aug. 17.-Hon. Frederick
Watts, ex-judge Of the Ninth Pennsylvania
judicial district, commissi oner Of aqricul-
ture under President Grant and ex-presi-
dent Of the Cumberland Valley railroad.
died here to-day, aged 81 wears.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
a GRAVEYARD FAKE.
Brunswick Negroes Allege Case Of
Body Snatching.

Body buAJCuIIlB'
BRUNSWICK, GA, Aug. 1Z.-Rumors have
been afloat here to-day regarding grave
robbery in the colored cemetery. The NEWS
correspondent, in company with others,
visited the place this afternoon to investi-
gate the rumors. A careful search brought
rim to mound of dirt either newly made
or turned up The negroes say that 1t was
the grave from which the body was taken,
but the NEWS correspondent looks upon the
report as unfounded. The authorities have
not yet investigated it. but may.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Roulaneer,g Latest Men!feeto.

PARIS, Aug. 17.-Gen. Boulangsr has is
sued another manifesto. His latest effort
is addressed to "rhe Honest People, aud
declares that it was the Senate chamber
that procured his conviction.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18

ment that he obtained a list of German
spies from the German embassy, and says
that such a list was never kept at the en-
basSy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18

WILMINGTON, N. c., Aug. 1z-This even
ing ]. Davenport. che head sawyer at the
saw mill Of Porslsy & Virgins, in attempt
ing to adjust belt ON pulley, was canQht
anG his arm torn off. Death resulted ii a
few minutes,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Montana's Convention Adjourns.

HELENA, MoNE, Aug. 1.-THE work of
the revision aud phraseology committee
was completed to-day, and the constitution
being finished the convention adjourned
sine die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-THE Daily Nes0s has
received a dispatch from Hastings, Neb.,
announcing the death Of Congressman
Laird Of that state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Acceptances of Bonds.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE bond ac-
ceptances to-day were So, 500 As at 1913, and
S54, 600 AS at 1867.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Sengal Captured.

CAIRO, Aug. H.-Dispatcnes from the
scene of operations in Soudan state that
friendly tribes have captured Sengal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
AN Anti-Bouleneist Decree.

PARIS, Aug. I'm ConStans, minister
of the interior. has issued a decree which
prohibits hawking or placarding Of docu-
ments emalatiug from Gen, Boulanger,
Count Dillon or Henri Rochefort
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
Eerthouake shock in Herzerovinln.

LONDON, Aug. 17-Shocks of earthquake
were felt to-day throughout Herzegovina.
A portion of the MoaSter railway was dam
aged, but nothing serious is reported
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
GIVEN AS PARTY GIF rs.
The President Makes q Few Appoint.
msnts TO Keep His Hand In.

IDe ErOblUeEG Makes 10 rev appoint
msnts to Keep His Hand In.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE President
tod made the following appointments;
ROBERT A. MosELY, to bo collector OF
internal revenue for the district OF Ala.
bama.
stmasters-Samuel p. Burns, at Tai
ladega, Ala, vice Richard r. Hunley, re-
moved James G. Hughes, at Marietta Ga, a.,
vice James B. Black we'll, removed; George
q. Alexander, at Camden, S. c., vice Daniel
&. Kirkley, removed.
WILLIAM RULE Of Tennessee to be pen
sion agent at Knoxville, Tenn, vice d, A.
Carpenter resigned.
MOsELY UNPOPULAR.
The appointment OF Iosely, leader OF tho
Birmingham movement, intensely offends
tho colored and white Alabama regulars
The fact that MoselY was 4 confederate,
whereas their candidate, Cooper Ia brother
of Congressman Cooper Of Ohio, and iu-
dorsed by Congressman Mckinley, Senator
Sherman and the rest Of the Ohio states
mem, Was union soldier, makes them think
it worth while TO threaten to try to beat
MOsely1s confirmation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-18
A HURRICANE IN SPAIN.

Several Churches and Other Build
ings in Granada Wrecked.
MADRID, Aug ia hurricane swept
over the southern part of Spain to-day.
Several churches and other buildings in
Granada were wrecked A portion of the
dome of the church of st. Felipe was blown
down, and the Alhambra was considerably
damaged.
, 1889-03-07

was In Fort Smith during a Session Of
the United States court, som time ago, and
was amused at thu manner In which the pro
ceedinss were conducted The court room
Is immediately over the prison, and the pris-
rners when wanted arc brought up through
trap door. At sign from the judge dep
uty marshal raised the trap door, reached
down, felt around as IL grabbing for n
ish under rock, and, seizinS an Indian,
saia Come out old fellow"
"Hos' did you know that you had caught
the right 1nsf' 1 askel
'Oh-" spilled the deputy marshal, Il
couldn't make n mistake; for you see it
doesn't make any difference which ono set
They've all got to be tried
YES" said I, but some are charged with
;zsarder and some with misdemeanor"
u know that" he replied.
Then, man guilty of misdemeanor might
ho convicted of murder"
that's all very well, but there's just this
about it: About half of them must be
hanged--it makes no difference which half
and the sooner We get through with the
work the sooner the court will be prepared
to take a much needed rest"-Opie ?. Read
, 1889-03-07
Plain Talk To Farmers.

Never give greasy dishwater to pigs; it's
too rich for their blood. Feed it to the hired
man
The best way to raise potatoes is with a
table fork. Some use q case knife; but as its
sharp edge is liable 10 convert common
sized mouth into an alligator-lika abysmal
grub-trap, that method should be avoided.
A farm barn should have all the modern
improvements. Place a nice roof over it,
| and good fence around it. Then pat big
insurance for double its value on it. ana
some dark and windy night shove u lighted
torch under It.
| Always postpone threshing until n propi-
dous time If you've got grudge against
2O0-pound neighbor, wait till some day
when he is sick, or has his back turned to
you. Then jump onto him with club and
thresh the life out OF him, if you want to.
Be sure to harvest and sell your eggs e.
fore they become overripe. Consumers pre-.
fer to meet tho egg in the heyday of its ex-
istence. and ere 1t has outlived its useful
ness-''Jef Joslyn."
, 1889-03-07
On Election Day.
Detroit Free Press.l


"SayI" eaIIei n mau who was driving a
horse AMI buggy IN the interest OF a candt-
date yesterday, you voto in my ward.
dom our
Yes" replied thu person addressed.
''Then gotil aal PH take you up to tha
polls"
"Oh, gu,sS not
Guess noti Why of course you .@1d"
''BuS it's two miles up there"
Don't MAKE aIy differences. Get in
| hsre."
''pd rather not
"Won't yo1 do it to ob,igs M Won't
Fou so to tn, polls as a SPECIAL favor to an
| aid friondt'
"Why, yes, suppose 50, but
NO tuts about it. L want you to oblige
me-"
After reaching tn, polling place the
driver got out, but the othec rsmainsI in
the buggy.
''Wcil, aren't you gon; TO voter
Why, votel this morning"
You didl Then what in blazas did yGI
come up hsre forf
81 didn't wan TO, but you said 80 much,
and seemed - anxious, that felt it a sor.
of duty. Pm really to be driven back
nown
But be didn't go in that buggy.
, 1889-03-07
Black Stockings.

As it Is so fashionable for both chill
dren and grown folks to wear black
stockings, it is well to know how TO wash
them SO they will not fade. Both cotton
and woolen should always be washed
before they are worn. Lay them nil
night to soak in cold water. Wash them
next day by themselves in two waters.
warm, but not hot, the soap being pre-
vlously rubbed into the water SO as to
form lather before the stockings are
put IN. and mixing with the first wat-r
a tablespoonful of gall. Then rinse then.
hrSt In lukewarm water, until the dvc
ceases to come out and the last water l.
colorless. Stretch them and hang them
out Immediately in the air to dry as fast
as possible. National Stockman.
, 1889-03-07
For the Mission Fair.

'Oh, By the way, pa, dear" said Hart
ford young lady as she bade him good
morning don't forget when you como
home to bring one Of those-one of those
one of those-you know, those potato
mashers."
oh no indeed. Anything to encourages
you in the household arts. Are you going
to be the cookF'
why, no; but you know Pm going to
paint lily of the valley on the masher end.
and clematis vine on tho handle and send
t to the mission fair"
HuhT'-Hartford Post.