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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

The wife Of ex-Justice Swayne, OF the
United States Supreme Court, died yester-
day morning in Washington.
Leopold Bouvier, aged forty eight years,
an Inventor" hanged himself in a New
York station-house, where he was confined
on the charge of having uttered forged
bank check for 81, 900.
Robert McWade, the actor, whose mysteri.
GUS disappearance has been announced, is
in San Francisco, after a protTacted tour
through the Pacific States and Territories.
He is unable to understand why he should
be considered to have disappeared.
During family quarrel in New Castle,
Penn, William Alexander, an old man, shot
his son In the head and his wife in the arm.
He was about to fire again, when the
wounded son seized an empty gun and
struck his father on the head with such
forcelas to cause mortal injuries. Mother
and son are in jail.
More than thirty costly parlor and Sleep
ing ears, belonging to the Pullman Palace
Car Company, have been seized in Montreal
by the Dominion authorities, to satisfy a
claim Of $l60, 900, alleged to be owing as
customs duties on Canadian cars rebuilt in
the United States and then sent back to
Canada for use.
Daniel Hale Haskell died at San Fran
cisco recently in the slmshouse. In early
days he was manager of the banking and
express house OF Adams 81 Co., with an In
come Of 1000 per year. he gave all his
means to endeavor to save the bank, re-
tired into poverty and took to drink, with
the above result.
A Washington dispatch states that Lieut..
Arthur L. Wagner, of the Sixth Infantry
has been relieved from duty at the Louisi-
ana State University and Mechanical and
Agricultural College, at Baton Rouge, La,
and detailed as Professor of Military Sci
ence and Tactics at the East Florida Semi
nary, at Gainesville, Fla, and ordered to
report for duty accordingly.
About twenty leading manufacturers of
Chicago adopted resolutions a few nights
ago on the action of the State Railroad
Commissioners in fixing uniform rates and
requiring railroad companies to charge
large patrons exactly the same price per
car as small ones. They declare that this
action will drive from the State twenty mil
lions of business, and that they will combine
against this unjust discrimination, II neces-
sary, by taking political action.
While a freight train was being trans
ferred from one depot to another, in Rich
mond, Virginia, most OF the train run off
upon siding, leaving the engine and several
cars upon the main track The copcusfion
threw open the throttle valve Of the - CINE,
which started off at terrific speed. The
engineer jumped off, but the fireman an /
little boy remained on the engine, which
dashed along the track through the lover
part of the city, and for distance OF lbles
miles beyond, when it was stopped b. TOE
bursting of a hue, which libe-at, the
steam. Two wagon teams were demo 'lshei
and four mules killed by the runaway en-
gine, but the man and boy who remained
upon it escaped injury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
NEWARK'S TREASURY.
= he Auditor I'm ] aiI-The Treasurer
Suspended and the ComptrOller's
Clerk AbseOnded.

NEWARK, N. j., December 22.-Measures
are being taken for a thorough overhauling
Of the accounts in all departments of the
municipal government Auditor Palmer
remains in jail, utterly demoralized and sus-
tanned by stimulants. He is unable to see
anybody but his counsel. His Office is tenn
porafiiy In charge Of his chief clerk. Treas
urer Winans has been suspended, and two
policemen had charge OF his office last night
to prevent any tamperipg with its ac-
counts. This morning Alderman Theberath,
Chairman Of the Finance Committee, took
possession. 1t appears that money was ad-
vsnced 10 Palmer improperly, and some irreg-
ularities have been discovered in a check
book. One check for s., 900 is pronounced
forgery by the person TO whom it is paYa-
BILE. The Comptroller's chief clerk, Wm.
A. Hall, has disappeared, and detectives
are pursuing him. He obtained leave OF abb
sence yesterday morning to go to New
York, OstensiblY for Christmas presents,
but not having yet returned, he is sus
pected Of collusion in the Auditors robbie
ries. The May or has called specialsmeet-
ingof Common Council to be held tonight
to take action upon the frauds discovered
she left him in New York bound for Balti-
more. 1t is suspected, however, that he
has gone to Canada. Two more of Palmer's
forged drafts have been discovered In the
City Treasurer's accounts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23

PRETTY GIRLS IN MExIco.-Tbe Mexi.
can girl has not the life, the vivacity, the
animation of the American girl, but she
is very lovely in her way, and think her
the best product of the country. She
has the most beautiful eyes in the We Vi.
with soft. languishing expression u
them for those who like that sort of
thing; good complexion, not rosy but
colorless, a magnificent head of hair, and
very shapely head to wear it on, a slim
waist, and graceful walk. She is per
fectly modest, in fact rather timid, per-
fectly well bred, and does not seem to
find it dull to have the old folks along:
it would be hard with her if she did. for
the old folks would as soon think of let
ting her go up in balloon as of letting
her go out Of their sight. 1 figured up
that there must have been at least five
hundred pretty girls in the crowd, and it
was pleasant to pass two hours between
8 and midnight admiring them.-Se,
Louis Globe Democrat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The New York Stock Market.

NEW YoKK, December % Share specu-
latlon opened q to ID per cent. lower than
the closing quotations of yesterday. In the
early dealings a decline was recorded,
ranging from d to ~ per cent, Wabash
common and preferred, Central Pacific,
Northern Pacific preferred and Denver and
Rio Grande being most prominent therein.
Subsequently this decline was partly re-
covered, but between the first and second
boards the gener,l market again fell off 15
to ~ per cent, Central Pacific and Wa
bash preferred leading the downward move
ment, while Western Union fell off 2%
per cent. 10 794.
During the afternoon, under heavy
pressure to sell, further decline was re-
corded, ranging from 1 to per cent, the
latter for Richmond and Danville. Canada
Southern, Lake Erie and Western, Metro
politsn Elevated, Missouri Pacific, Texas
Pacific, Denver aud Rio Grande, and
Wabash common and preferred, were also
conspicuous therein. Western Union sold
down d per cent. further, showing an en-
tire decline of A per cent. Denver and
Rio Grande and Northern Pacific preferred
were also notably weak. The market closed
very heavy. Transactions aggregate 575, 900
shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
MILLIONS IN IT"
The Claim on Which the Peruvian
Company Builds Hts Hopes.

Washington Special TO the ". Y Herald, 21st.
The Landreau claim cuts large figure in
recent transactions IN Peru. Here are some
particulars about it and the claimants. Lam
dreau, the claimant, came to this country in
1857. In 1858 his brother wrote him of his
discoveries. In 1859 he asked the brother
In America to become his partner, and In
October Of the same year John Landreau, in
America, sent his brother Sc, $50 in gold as
his share In the partnership. From 1857 to
1867 Lsndreau, the French brother, prose-
cuted his claim againt Peru 1nsuccessfully.
In 1867 John Landreau, in America, first
became an American citizen, having lived
ten years in the country before obtaining
naturalization, and having been French
subject when he acquired partnership In
this claim, and hencef0rth it figures as an
American claim. The United States, how
ever, uniformly refused to take any notice
of It, except to permit the Minister at Lima
on two occasions, ''unofficially," to ask the
Peruvian Government to make an adiudica-
tion of it.
The claim is based upon an act of the
Peruvian Government, applying to discove--
ries of secreted church property only, and
which is in these words;
CHINA, PERU, February Is, 1888. THAT any
one, after the publication OF these presents.
who shall have discovered property belong
ing to any suppressed convents, or other
property belonging to the State, shall have
right to third OF the said property"
As the discovery OF guauo was not cover
ed by this claim the Landreaus accepted in
1865 terms from Peru which entitled them.
under certain conditions, to the sum of 81
036, 900, and it is known here that while
Landreau possessed the claim he asked for
no more than this. He was especially pro-
htbited in his agreement with Peru from
appealing to foreign governments, a condi-
tion which he accepted but violated as soon
as he became an American citizen, The
Peruvian company now profess, in their
secret prospectus, to own this claim, which
they state at Sl25, 600 600. ALI the facts
above stated in regard to the Landreau
claim, except the last, are accessible here In
official printed documents.
A distinguished and influential LAWYER of
New York was recently invited to become
the attorney Of the Peruvian company.
Before making up his mind about the offer,
he required to be shown the whole inside of
the company and examined closely the char
Ter OF the franchise, the nature of the claims
and the membership OF the company. He
did not accep5 the offer TO become one of
the attorneys OF the company He reports
to friends that 1t is composed Of some Of the
leading capitalists of the country, together
with politicians and public men in and out
Of Congress, and that it combines a great
deal OF financial strength with the political
influence required to achieve its objects.
There are "millions In It," 800 of them, but
why will not the company make public the
names Of the associates
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
FIRE IN FORT VALLEY.
DESTRUCTIVE CONFEDERATION.
The ByingtOn Hotel and Seven
Stores In Ashes-The Losses and
Insurances.

MACON, December % The Byington Ho-
tel and five stores in Fort Valley were de-
stroyed by fire to-day. The town mas no
engine, and the only means of fighting the
fire was with buckets. A large quantity of
goods was, however, removed from the
stores. The loss is estimated at $40, 900; in
sursnce $4,000. A Mr.. o. Houser had his
leg broke.
The fire originated in the kitchen of the
hotel. Mr.. j. w. Hardison was the heavi-
est loser, having four stores burned, with
no insurance. The other storeroom be-
longed to Nussbaum q DaDnenberg, OF
Macon.
AMERICUs, GA, December 22-The fire
In Fort Valley this morning, originating in the
cookroom of the ByiDgton Hotel, destroy
ed the hotel and five brick stores. The
hotel is fully covered by insurance. The
following are the losers: Brown Bros, NJ.
l.. & A. Cooper, NJ. Glass, j. B. James, Mrs.
Siurges, A. B. Greene, j. w. Hardison and
j. A Houser. The total loss is fifty thou
sand dollars, partially covered by insurance.
The Macon night freight and the gravel
train collided near Oglethorpe last night,
causing considerable damage to both en-
gtnes and tearing up a hundred yards of
the track, OBTAINING the passenger train from
Macon to day seven hours. No one was
hurt.
COLUMBUS, GA, December ga special
to the Enquirer Sun gives the following ad-
ditional particulars of the fire at Fort
Valley, Ca The fire originated in
the Byington Hotel kitchen, aud was dis
covered at o'clock this morning.
The hotel, and the dwelling house of Mrs.
j. L. Byington, were burned on the south
side of Main street, and seven stores on
the north side. Mrs. j. L. Byington's loss
is Sl2 600; insurance $4,000 Brown Bros.
lose on stock $4,000; insurance $4,000.
Nussbaum & Dannenburg's storehouse So
600. M. l.. 81 A. Cooper, stock, $1,000;
no insurance. j. B. James loses
stock, 5000; insurance $4,000. NJ.
Glass. stock, $1,000; insurance
81, 200. Mrs. s. L. Sturgess $4,000; insur-
ance 500. A. B. Green $1,000; insurance
$1,000. j. w. Hardison, four stores, Sl2,-
900; no insurance. Sommer Bros, Mat
thews, Green & Co., w. L. jones & Co.,
w. E. Collier, Gray Bros, w. E. Brown,
T. G. Houser and E. T. Byington suffer
damage by the removal of goods, but to
what extent is unknown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
ISeToN, D. c., December 22.-Indications
I " Friday:
In the South Atlantic States, local rains,
followed by clearing weather, colder west
erly winds and higher pressure.
In the East Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mostly westerly, stationary tempera-
ture and higher pressure.
In the West Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather, occasional rains, northwesterly
winds, stationary or higher temperature
and pressure.
In the Middle Atlantic States, rainy fol-
lowed by clearing weather, south veering to
colder northwest winds, falling followed by
rising barometer.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley,
local rains, followed by colder, clearing
weather, northwesterlY winds and higher
pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
THE TRIAL OF GUITEAU.
Further Testimony for the PrOseeu-
IIOD.

WASHINGTON, December 22.-In the Gut
tesu trial to-day. DR.. Theodore Damon,
of Auburn, N. Y, who had been summoned
for the defense and retained by the proseeu-
tion, was called to the stand, and testified
that he believed Guiteau sane. On
cross examination he said he found that
the peculiarities OF sane mind
generally appeared prominent in an insane
mind, and that instances OF total changes
of character were rare. This was in direct
opposition to the weight OF expert testimo-
ny previously given.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
CHARLESTON NOTES.
The Fate of AIdrIeh Still Wrapped
In Mystery.

CHARLESTON, December 22.-The fate of
Mr.. Charles T. Aldrich, the New York
drummer, whose mysterious disappearance
from this city on the 18th Of November
last was telegraphed the MORNING News,
still remains enshrouded in the most i'm
penetrable mystery. The most persistent
and unsparing efforts on the part of his
friends and Of the police officers have failed
to reveal single clue that would lead to
discovery of his fate or to the recovery Of
his body.
His friends still entertain a faint hope
that he may have been shanghai and
shipped on board OF an outward bound
vessel. His brother in-law, Mr.. A. w.
Libby, who has been here for several
weeks prosecuting the search, has left for
his home, but has deposited the $500 reward
offered for a discovery of the body in the
hands of A. D. Cohen, a prominent lawyer
here, to be paid to any person who may
claim 1t.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The Duration of CoDHscatlOD.

WASHINGTON, December 22.-An impor-
tant question was argued in the Supreme
Court TO day by Senator Jones, of Florida,
and w. A. Beach, OF New York, involving
the construction of the acts of Congress
known as the "Con6scation acts" The
question was, "whether under these ac's,
real estate, which was used by the COufed-
crate authorities with the consent of its
owner, could be confscated for period be-
yond the life of the owner?' The case was
that of Peter Jones and George l. Decottes.
tenants, and William s. Whitlock, owner, Of
Jacksonville, Fla plaintiffs in error, against
John Buckell and Mary E. Buckell, defend
ants IN error.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23

~ arrest He was barefooted, his tracks
showing the print OF rather a small foot for
negro An old case knife was found lust in
SIDE the door, and It is presumed an entrance
was euected by picking the lock with it It is
fortunate Tor the burglar that his pursuer had
no n-earms, for had he possessed pistol he
could easily have put the contents into the
carcass Of the black devil -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
HANNIBAL AND ST. JOE.
Governor CrIttendeR's Warning to
the Companies.

ST. LOUIS, December % The State Fund
Commissioners have remitted to the Bank
OF Commerce, of New York. sufficient funds
to pay the interest due on the State bonds
on January 1st. They have instructed the
bank, however, that aone of these funds are
to be used in payment of interest claimed to
be due on the Hannibal and St. Joseph
Railroad bonds. Governor Crittenden as
serts that, II the Hannibal and st. Joseph
Railroad Company default in payment of
interest on their bonds, due January lst, he
will order a sale of the road under the law,
which authorizes the Governor to do so
whenever interest is defaulted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The Fail River Nptnners.

FALL RIVER, MASS, December 22.-To-
day was the time appointed for the spinners
TO receive answers to the circulars sent to
the mill Treasurers asking for an increase
Of 10 per cent in their wages, on the ground
that the present prices will not allow them
to pay the expenses OF living. But two
mills responded, aud their answers were in
the negative, on the ground of high price
of cotton and the low price of cloths. Such
will probably be the general report from
the mills
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
Another Called Session of the Lou
tsiana Legislature.

NEW ORLEANS, December 22.-The Gov
ernOr has issued proclamation convening
the Legislature in ten days additional ex-
trs session, commencing at noon on Mon
day next. The Governor specifies as the
OF j2cts of the continued extra session, the
completion of the unfinished business Of
the present extra session, the passage of
license ard revenue bills, and also of bill
to convert all moneYs in the hands of fiscal
agents into United States bonds, and to
provide for the payment of the members
and employees Of the General Assembly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The mississippi Election Riot.

MERIDIAN, Miss, December 23.-The pre-
liminarY examination of viii Vance,
charged with being an accessory to the
murder of Barnett, Harvey and the Segars
boys at the Marion riot In this county on
election day, is now progressing before JUS
tees Stone and Henderson in this city.
The prosecution are represented by Messrs.
Dials ard WitherspooD, and the defense by
j. P. Walker and w. j. Grace. The testi-
monY is being written verbatim, as the law
REQUIRES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The Anglican Church and It's OFF,
shoots.

LONDON, December 22.-The Archbishop
OF Canterbury has written a letter to the
clergy, auxiously directing attention from
Christian point of view to the vast move
ments of people which for years have been
going from Europe to the British colo
nies, and between England and America.
He says an endeavor is about to be
made to establish more direct communica-
ton between the church at home and the
colonial churches, with the view to the special
welfare of the emigrants. The Archbishop
says the proposal has obtained the hearty
consent Of many Anglican Bishops in
America
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The Illinois Railroad Commission.

CHICAGO, December % "A meeting of
manufacturers of Illinois convened at noon
to day to consider the evident purpose of
the railroad companies operating In the
State to obey the law of the State Railroad
Commissioners and to discontinue all spe-
cial rates to manufacturers in the State.
The manufacturers of Rock Island and Mo
line constituted the larger part of the con-
vention, but there were also delegates from
Elgin, Locktord, Sterling, Penn, st. Charles,
A. Ainsworth, of Moline, was elected
Chairman. Judge Cation introduced a resolu-
ton, which was adopted, asking that the
agricultural interests be allowed representa-
tf0n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23

At Philadelphia, few days since, John
G. Hurst, formerly wholesale druggist Of
that city, was arrested at the instance Of
his son, Samuel B. Hurst, charged with the
embezzlement Of nearly fifteen thousand
dollars, the proceeds Of the sale of the bust
ness. At the hearing accused was greatly
excited, and the prosecutor, disliking to see
his father go to prison, arranged with the
constable to take him into custody, but not
to lock him up. Next day accused returned
to the Magistrates office, and after short
interview left, promising to return, since
which time ne has not been seen. The
family fear that he has committed suicide
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23

William Bannerman. NJ. P, has returned
to Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the remainder
Of the party employed in surveying the
route OF the proposed railroad to Hudson
Bay. He is sanguine In regard to the enter
prise, and active preparations will be com
menced early next year. The airline Can
ada Pacific Railway has been completed be-
tween Winnipeg and Portage Laprairie, and
the road has been officially opened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
MUTINEERS Arrested.
A British Crew in Custody at New
Orleans.

New ORLEANS, December 22.-Captain
Mike Farrall, with a detachment of harbor
police, yesterday boarded the British ship
Resolute nine miles below the city, and ar
rested seventeen sailors for mutinous cor
duct, also for causing the death OF Captain
Nichols. who, it is said, jumped overheard
and was drowned. The Resolute was
on a voyage from Rio Janeiro to
Valparaiso. Fifty-one days ago the crew
mutinied, overpowered the officers, put the
Captain in irons and forced the officers to
sail for New Orleans. The Captain managed
to make his. way out of the cabin, where he
was confined, and jumped overheard. The
prisoners are confined in the Harbor police
cfo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
Texas OuIlaWA Hanged.

NEW YORK, December ga Browns
Vile, Texas, special says; "Three noted
bandits, two of whom pass under the same
name, and were known as Manuel and AS
sundo, and the third as Franco, were cap
tured near Reuosa, Mexico, yesterday, and
hanged by Mexican vigilants, who go under
the title of 'Conmission.'"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23

WASHINGTON, December 22.-The Signal
Corps Station at Mobile, Alabama, reports
that at 7:45 p. m. the brig Mary Allerton,
with general cargo, from Mobile for Gal
weston, was on fire and ashore on Dixie
Island. The crew were rescued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
HOW WonderfuIM NAN.

Man as q physical, intellectual and moral
being becomes most completely developed in
all his parts and faculties by using daily, at
least, one dose of Browns Iron Bitters.
Many thousands are ready to testify that it
is the best medicinal tonic in the world.
Il strengthens every part OF the body, and
excels everything else In its soothing and
refreshing effects on the whole general sys-
tenn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The JanuaryInterest.

WASHINGTON, December 22- Secretary
Folger disclaims any intention to anticipate
the January interest, and says he considers
such step uncalled for under the present
satisfactory condition of the finances. He
made this statement in explanation of pub
lished rumors that he proposed to anticipate
the January interest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
0na Voice

All over the land goes up from mothers,
that says: "My daughters are SO feeble and
ed With no strength, all out OF breath and
SSsa a. the least exertion. What can we do
for themf'' The answer is simple and full
~ hone One to four weeks use OF Hop
Ritters will make them healthy, rosy
spriehtlY, and cheerful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-23
The Prohibition Alliance,

PITTsBURG, PA, December % The Sec
retary Of the National Prohibition Alliance,
Mrs. NJ. Mcclellan Brown, of this city, has
Issued q circular containing the names of
over 100 delegates to the New York Reform
Conference, calling a general cor ference of
Prohibitionists to be held in the Clark Street
NJ. E Church, Chicago, on March 1st and
%, 1882.