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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
HON. A. Ii. STEPHENS.
He Defines His Position Still More
EmphaticalIY.
Wnshinnton Stnr. 22d-


There was a report In circulation at the
capitol to-day to the effect that there was
letter published this morning in Atlanta
and Augusta, Ca, from Mr.. Alexander H.
Stephens, In which he declared his uuwil-
lingness to accept the nomination of the
Independents of that State for Governor.
A reporter Of the Star, in order to get at the
truth OF the matter, called upon Mr.. Ste
phens at the National Hotel, he being still
confined to his room by reason of the injury
he sustained in the fall he had recently at
the capitol. When asked If be had written
letter in regard to the nomination OF
himself for Governor of Georgia, Mr..
Stephens replied In the affirmative.
He said that last night he wrote
letter distinctly defining his position to an
old friend, Mr.. Charles q. Smith, OF Wash
ington, Ga; that Mr.. Smith had written
requesting him to state his own position
under his own hand. Mr. Stephens said he
had not retained a copy of the letter. He
gave 1t to correspondents Of Georgia papers
as soon as 1t was written, as 1t was intended
for publication. He had seen a dispatch
sent from Atlanta and printed IN Chicago
paper, stating that there was In Atlanta a
telegram from Mr.. Stephens saying he
would accept the Independent nomination.
Mr.. Stephens wrote to his friend,
Mr.. Smith, that there was no such
telegram In Atlanta or elsewhere from him;
that he had not authorized any one to say
he would accept the Independent nomina-
tien. and the gist Of his letter 'In nut
SHE'LL" he added, was that he would not
accept the Independent nomination, but he
would accept the regular Democratic
nomination If rendered him. He said he
had no aspirations for the Governorship, but
men of all parties in Georgia had repre-
sented to him that the people wanted him,
and he had said he would take the nOmina-
tion II the citizens of Georgia desired 1t. He
said he would regard the action OF the
Democratic Convention as voicing the will
OF the people. II that convention
should noaiHate him he would take
1t as evidence of the peoples
desire to have him for Governor. aud
he would run, but IL that convention should
not nominate him, he would oonstrue It to
mean that he was not the peoples choice,
and he would not run on any ticket nor for
any party; that IL the Democratic Conven-
tion should not nominate him, his name
could not aud should not be used at all; In
short. that he would take none but the reg.
ular Democratic nomination. Mr.. Stephens
snd that he had never given any authority
for the telegram sent by Representative
speer, of Georgia, to DR.. FELTON,, to the
effect that he (Stephens) would accept the
Independent nomination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
GLYNN COUNTY FAIR.
A Grand Day at the GrOunds-rhe
Race-The TOurnsmeRG and Ball
The Premiums TO be Awarded To.
Day.

BRUNSWICK, May 25.-The second day Of
the fair proved an uuexampled success.
The trains arriving this morning brought
large crowds. The attendance at the
grounds was estimated at over twenty five
hundred. The receipts show It to be the
best fair ever held in Glynn county, and
everybody is enthusiastic. The city has
never appeared livelier.
Ia the auarter-mile race this afternoon,
two straight heats were won BY Put
nsm's RUBY against Holzendorf's Stone
wall. In the tournament ten knights
in costume entered. 1t was very
exciting, and great feature of
the days entertainments. John Dillon as
the "Spanish Jester" won the first prize and
the honor OF crowning the Qleen John
Nance, as "NapoieOn," won the second
pr'z', and W. D. McIver, as "Henry IL. !"
won the third pr'2'.
Tonight the grand bail came off at
LsriosO Hall, which was elaborstely
decorated. Mr. Dillon crowned Miss NJ.
Louisa Barkuloo as queen of Love and
Beauty. The ball was brilliant sffair. The
exhibition closes to morrow, when the
awards will be made and the firemen's
tournament take place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
The New York stock Market.

NEW YORK, May 25 Share speculation
opened weak, and prices were q to X per
cent. lower shan at yesterdays close, Canada
Southern leading the decline In the early
trade the market was moderately active.
but weak, and sold off "a to 8I per cent. ,
Missouri Pacific leading the decline, but at
IL o'clock there was recovery OF X to q,
per cent, the latter for Columbus, Chicago
and Indiana Central,
At about 4:5O this was succeeded by au-
other decline OF Is to per cent, in which
Western Union, Michigan Central, Denver
aud Rio Grande, and Central Pacific were
conspicuous. In the early part OF the after.
noon the general list recovered "a to q
per cent, Denver and Rio Grande leading
the improvement, but prices Immediately
after became weak and fell off Il to l per
cent. Manhattan Beach declined "a per
cent. Manhattan Elevated, however, sold
up 215 per cent, but reacted % per cent.
4n the final dealings prices advanced 1Sa%
per cent, st. Paul and Denver and Rio
Gfande leading the upward movement, and
the market closed strong, but generally IA
Ia per cent lower than yesterdays closing
figures, the latter for Canada Southern,
while Manhattan Beach is 2M per cent.
lower. Transactions aggregated $50, 900
shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
THE CRISIS IN EGYPT.
Disastrous Effects I'm the Interior.

LONDON, May 25.-A dispatch to the
Times from Cairo states that lamentable &C
counts are received from the interior of dis
astrous results inevitable from the absence
OF administrative government, the neg
for the crops and the absence of
labor owing to conscriptIon. Natives
come to Cairo and entreat pro-
lection of Mr.. Mollet, the British
Consul General, against the soldiery, stating
that their villages are becoming deserted
through fear.
In replying to the r.. Hon. Robert Bourke
Sir Charles Dixie refused to state whether
France objected to the dispatch of Turkish
troops to Egypt. He said that France and
England still continued to believe that the
steps they have agreed upon, In view of
future eventualities, have the assent of the
powers and the Porte.
CAIRO. May 25.-The agents of England
aud France have delivered the following
ultimatum to Maymoud Baroudi;
"Whereas, the President of the Chamber
of Notables has proposed to Maymoud Ba-
rOudi, as the only means OF ending the dis
turbance Of the country, the temporary re-
moval of Arab Bey from Egypt, with
retention of rank and pay and the resigna-
ton of the Ministry; aud, whereas, these
conditions can prevent the misfortune men
scing Europe, we recommend them to the
serious attention of the Ministry, and, If
necessary, the two governments will exact
their due fulillment. In intervening In the
affairs of Egypt, England and France have
no other object than that maintenance of
the statu quo. and they will use their good
Offices with the Khedive to obtain general
amnesty"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
THE COYOTE APACHES.
They Ask TO be Allowed 30 Return TO
Their Old Home.

SAN FRANCISCO, May Pa Fort Thomas
dispatch says: "Esketleschew, chief OF the
Coyote Apaches, has visited Colonel Her.
bert G. Brockett, of the Third Cavalry.
commanding the post, and states that he
wishes the governments to allow his people
to go back and live at their old home in
the White Mountains. There is plenty
OF grass and water for stock
raising and they can farm. He
complains that the sub agency is un-
healthy and the land nnproductive, and
that no water can be had there for farming
purposes. All they desire is to be permitted
to 90 where they eau make living, and, IL
they are allowed to return, they will
not ask the government for assistance
of any kind, as they can support
themselves. He also stated that they
wish the military to protect them from
American, MeXicans and hostile Indians.
Referring to the cause of the Chircahua out
break, he said It was caused by Agent
Tiftany's not assisting them to make water
bitches to irrigate their lands. Two of their
chiefs, Jub and Meclise, vent on two differ
ent occasions to Tiffany, begging for this
assistance in getting out tches, and Tiffany
.zoEIid H0S aeplT or give them any satisfac-
tion whatever. This chief stated that he
represented fifteen chiefs of different bands
OF Apaehes, who had sent him with this
message, and hence he spoke by authority.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
GARFIELD'S MONUMENT,
The Proposed Decoration Day Con-
trfbuEIOn.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The committee of
the Society of the Army of the Cumberland
having in charge the raising of funds for
the erection Of a monument at Washington
to the memory of General Garfield will pub
lish this evening the following announce
ment to the press Of the United States:
On the 5'h inst. we appealed to you to
aid US on decoration day by publishing an
address to the people, and announcing your
readiness to receive and acknowledge sub
scriptions to the monument to be erected at
Washington In memory Of General CART ED.
We further requested you to signify your
acceptance Of such service in order
that We might publish through the
Associated Press the list of papers that will
aid US on that day. To-day we find our
selves confronted by an agreeable dilemma
that requires US to appear in the character
OF apologists. So promptly and cheerfully
have you responder to our request and In
numbers so far beyond our anticipations
that we find 1t wholly impractlcable to at
tempt at this time the publication Of the
promised list through the medium of the
Associated Press. We shall publish It later
In connection with the result of your most
generous assistance. For the present we
can only return our heartfelt thanks for the
atacrity and unanimity with which you have
accepted the service. II the people respond
with but a proportionate 1.-THE of your
kindly enthusiasm we shall be enabled to
erect such pile as shall rightly honor the
glorious name OF Garfield. May the 30sh
of May, 1888, be memorable as day on
which the great people united to
Derpetuate the memory of the soldier
President, who died at the post OF duty,
where he had been stationed at their COM
mSnd.
For the committee.
H. G. CoRBIN,
Asst Adrt Gen'l L. s. Army,
COrrespoudin0 Secretary
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
A GREAT OIL STRIKE.
Discovery of a Well Near Warren,
PennsYlvanIs, said TO be the Lar
gest In the World.

A dispatch from Warren, Pennsylvania, to
the Philadelphia Times, with reference to the
recent discovery of an oil " ell at that place,
claimed to be the largest in the world, SAYS
the oil Is now flowing from eight hundred
to one thousand barrels through the casing
every twenty-fOur hours, and is not vet
finished. 1t has been known as the 1916"
mystery. II is about fourteen miles south
of Warren, seven from Clarendon, and seve-
raj miles from producing wells. 1t is
wildcat, drilled by Dlmmick & Grace, old
operators, who leased from Frederick Marck
and W. T. Falconer, of Warren, who own
large leases in Warren county. About March
10 they stopped drilling at depth of 16l0
feet, on top of the sand, boarded it up and
have kept guard around 1t night and day
ever since. Meanwhile the Union Oh Com
panY bought controlling interest and the
leases in the vicinity Of tina well have
changed hands at $3.50 and $500 per acre,
eighth roTslty, land and timber reserved.
Wednesday last the we'll was opened, tools
swung and drilling commenced. The woed-
en- plug was drilled through. A heavy flow
of gas commenced, with occasional spurts
Of oil. They drilled over three feet in the
sand, when gas and oil were gushing so
strong that the fire was put out Thursday
at 10 a. N. the we'll commenced flowing
almost steadily and filed an 800 barrel tank
LW6UbJ-bWO uOuTb, OuO VI bWOl6Au
broke under the great pressure of the oil
and gas. The roar of gas can be heard half
a mile. The well has flowed steadily, and
is still gushing this afternoon. Men
Just from the well consider it good
for 1000 barrels per day when
finished. The Union OIL Company
made pipe connections on Friday afternoon,
and are able to run all the oil to tanks at
Clarendon. Many visit the well daily There
is big excitement in Warren, Bradford, OIL
City and Titusville. The Western Union
Telegraph Office at Warren has FIVE opera
tors busy day and night. To-day leases are
held at $500 per acre, eighth royalty, land
and timber reserved and but little offered.
The woods are full of operators and specu-
lators. Over a dozen wells are being drilled
around 1896" two of which are due in a few
days. Garfield is the name of a new town
near the gusher. Lots are being leased at
$l7 per foot, and houses and stores are be-
ing built. Operations are lively around
Clarendon, and daily become bigger. Marck
g. Falconer sold to-day 400 acres of land
near '646," to Murphy & Co. for $45, 600,
one-eighth royalty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26

HEROIC TREATMENT OF A SNAKE
BITE. Ludlum, the idiot confined in
the county manual labor poor house, was
bitten by rattlesnake, last Saturday, on
the forefnger of the left hand, the fangs
penetrating both sides of the finger.
About three minutes after the bite was
inflicted, Mrs. Swington, wife of the
superintendent, split the finger on both
sides with a razor, poured small guam
tity of powder into the wound and set
fire to it. She then applied ammonia,
and also gave ammonia and whisky in
wardly until the man became drunk.
This was very brave act for the lady
to do, and it saved the poor mans life.
On Sunday the arm and hand were
swollen three times the natural size, but
Monday the swelling had all gone down,
and Ludlum is now all right again. The
snake was killed and four rattles were
taken off,-SGn AntOnSO (1esaS) Espress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
NEW BERRY vs.. MALONE.
Scathing Attack by a PFOminent
Readjuster on the LIIIIe Repu.
dfaGOr.

A Wytheville, Virginia, dispatch to the
New York San, dated May %, saws the
first note in the red hot warfare about to be
begun in this State between the opponents
OF boss rule and William Malone was
sounded by State Senator Newberry here to-
day. Newberry Is the leader of what is
known as the big four in the Virginia Sem
ate, and 1t was through their efforts that
Malone was defeated In the carving out of
his corrupt schemes. As Newberry is a con-
sptcuous member OF the Readjuster party,
his speech is significant. His arraignment
or Malone was one of the most savage
onslaughts ever made on a political
lesder. He declared that Malone was
the most ungrateful, imperious, dlctatoriaI
aud corrupt politician he had ever
known. He compared him to Aaron Burr.
Benedict Arnold, and Judas Iscariot, and
said that had he lived in the davs of Judas
Iscariot he would have sold HIS Saviour for
twenty pieces Of silver instead of thirty. the
price obtained by Judas. He declared that
when Malone had control of a great rail-
road corporation he perpetrated 8 swindIe
amounting TO Sc 900 600, and that for his
part he would not exchange his good name
for all Of MahOne's ill-gotten gains. He
denounced Malone as a scoundrel, a notori-
Gus intidel, and gambler by profession and
Inheritance, and said that when he went to
Richmond he did not put up at a hotel, like
a gentleman, but made his headquarters at a
regular gambling den. Was 1t not a disgrace
to modern civilization and to this Christian
commonwealth, he said, to have
such a character undertaking to play
the role OF boss? He regretted that
Malone was not present. He would
rather meet him in discussion face to
face and tell him what he thought of him
than to meet any other man in the State.
He took OCCASION to announce that he
would speak at Giles and Pulaski Courts.
and he challenged the boss or any of his
lfckspittles to meet him at these appoint
ments in debate. He intended to make 1t
hot for Malone. He referred to the Junior
Senator as drunken Rlddleberger," TO
Dave Bailey as "the bloodhound Of the
Sou Invest, who was engaged in bounding
down honest men because they would not
wear the collar Of MahoDe," to Frazier, of
Rockbridge, as "dirty Jim Frazier" and
Tom Gross, Of Nansemond, he said, was
"another of the boss's dirty dogs" He
threw down the gauntlet to the whole pack,
daring any of them to knock the chip off
his hat or tread on his coat tail. New
berry and NewberTv's friends dare Malone
to meet Newberry on the stump. Malone,
# is understood, will put forward Captain
John s. Wise to do his talking for him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
MOUNT VERNON.
urs. Eve, OF Georgia. Seized with
Pneum OnIa.

WASHINGTON, May 25 Mrs. Eve, Vice
Regent from Georgia, now at Mount Vernon
in attendance at the annual council Of the
Ladies' Mount Vernon Association, was
taken seriously Ill TO-DAY from pneumonia,
which she contracted on her way from Geor
gia here.
Among the members of the st. Georges
Society, which went to Mount Vernon to-
day, was q Canadian physician OF great dis
.inctlon. He very kindly offered his ser
vIees, which were gladly accepted. By the
use OF some remedies got at the Mansion,
and careful treatment, Mrs. Eve was much
better this evening. She will remain at
Mount Vernon until Tuesday next, when, II
able. with other ladies, she will assist in
decorating the tomb OF Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
THE CASE AGAINST GEN. CURTIS.
tie Is Found Guilty on Two COunts
in the Indie menT.

New YORK, May 25.-The case of Gen.
Curtis, ex Special Treasury Agent, who has
been on trial for the past few days for
receiving money from office holders for
political purposes. was concluded this
morning in the United States Circuit Court,
by the jury bringing in a sealed verdict. 1t
read that the accused was guilty on the first
and eighth counts, and not guilty on all the
other counts OF the Indictment. Counsel
TOR defense gave notice of a motion In
arrest Of judgment, and the second OF June
vas fixed for the argument OF the motion.
The first count recites that the accused,
as a government employe, received money
from Peter VOgel, also a government EN-
DlOye, for the Republican State Committee,
and the eighth count charges a like accusa
riOn, but the money was received from
Charles Freichel, 8 government employe.
The District Attorney said he would allow
Gen. Curtis to stand on his own recOgni
zlnce in $500.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26

Mrs: Ella Lee, of Schlattersville, makes a
splendid display Of fancy work in natural hair,
IL attracts great attention.
Inc city is taxed to its capacity to accommo-
date the immense throngs that are coming in
on every train.
Hans on, of the Macon TELEGRAPH and Mes.
sengeT, thompson, of the Ty-1y Echo and Till
man, OF the Waycross Reporter, are on the
Hon A. o. Bacon is among the distinguished
VISITORS Capt. T. L. Ross formerly Of Macon.
now OF New York, and who has many friends
In Savannah. arrived last evening
To-day is the big day of the fair, and the pro-
gramme promises numerous attractions
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS
The East Tennessee. Virginia and Georgia
railroad Company are prosecuting some i'm
portant and valuable improvements about two
miles and half from Brunswick by land and
hVe miles by river. They have purchased an
extensive tract on Turtle river. and are prepar-
Ing FOR the erection of extensive warehouses
and lumber wharves
A branch track runs to that point now. and
tne company have made a contract to have the
river in front of theic wharves dredged TO the
depth OF twenty feet at low water. DR.. ]. 4.
Lawrence has this contract and is energetieal-
Iy engaged in the work, a considerable portion
already having been DONE The company have
am informed, expended S75 900 thus far. and
tnelr total investment on Turtle river will
amount to $2]0O00, and that locality will neces-
sarlly be built up. have not time or space to
comment on this at length 1t would seem.
however, that Brunswick had made an eyre
glous mistake in allowing the company to seek
these facilities below the city, when the invest
ment might have been kept here. B. H. R.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
THE GOOD TEMPLARS.
The Grand Result of the Worlds
Work Yesterday.

CHARLESTON, s. c., May 25.-The Grand
Lodge Of Good Templars of the World to-
day elected Geo. B. Katz.nstein, of Sacra-
mento, Cal, r w. Grand Templar; j. N.
stubbs, of Gloucester Court House, Va,
R W. Grand Councillor; Mrs. A. A. Brook
bank, of Jacksonville, Ind, r. w. Grand
Vice Templar; T. g. Keens, of Kearney,
Neb., r W. Grand Secretary; Uriah Copp,
Jr., of Lodi, ILL.,, r. W. Grand Treasurer;
J. J. Hickman. of Columbia. Mo, P.
w. Grand Templar; Mrs. G. E. Gilbert, Of
Gaffney City, s. c., c. s. of Juvenile
Templar; Rev. James r. Pinkham, OF West
Branch, Iowa, r: W. Grand Chaplain; W.
H Lembly, Of Inverness. QIebec, r. w.
Grand Marshal; Mrs. O. B. Buell.. of East
Hampton, Conn, r. w. q. D. Marshal;
Colonel York H. Woodward, of New Or
lears, La r. w. G. Messenger; Mrs. NJ. A.
Butler, OF Providence, r. l., K w. G, In
side Guard, Samuel T. Fisher, of Baltimore,
Nd, r. w. Grand Outer Guard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
THE JEWS IN RUSSIA.
Protective Measures Adopted in
KIef.

ST. Petersburg, May 25.-Gen. Dventen,
the Governor of Kieff, has issued procla-
nation to the Inhabitants of Balta, declar
ing that the authors and instigators Of Jew
ish outrages will be tried by court martial
II the number of police is insufficient to
prevent outrages, the military Will be used.
The chief OF the Balta police has recon-
mended the Jews to remain calm, and has
assured them Of the immediate repression
OF attempts at outrages.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26

NEW YORK, May 25.-The Posts cotton
report says: Future deliveries were in good
demand and advanced 12-10Oc. to 15-10Oc.
above yesterdays closing quotations. At
tie third call August sold at IL BIC, Sep
tember 10 O7c., November IL 440l1 43c.
Nav was held at IL 14c., June II 15c., July
10 2Sc., October IL &C., December IL &c.,
January IL 59c., February IL 75c."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
ON THE ISTHMUS.
Jsma aica Quarantines Against Az
PInWalI-A Change I'm Mail Carry
Ing Charges.

PANAMA, May 1.-THE Jamaica authori-
ties have declared the port Of Colon (Aspin-
wal) an infected port, and all steamers
from the Isthmus, whether with clean bills
of health or not, are ruthlessly ouarantined.
A change has been ordered in the charges
FOR carrying mail matter to the United
States by steamers of the Pacific Mail Com
pany. Through rates from Panama to New
York and Panama to San Francisco fifty
cents per pound on letters aud ten cents per
pound for newspapers. From Aspinwall
70 New York the rates will be forty cents
and eight cents. The charges must be pre-
Dafd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26
TROUBLES IN SONORA.
A Fatal ARRAY Between Drunken
Americans and MexIcans.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-The Tombstone
Epitdph publishes an account of a fight at
Igos rancho, on the line of the Arizona and
New Mexico Railroad, near the Sonora
border. Mescal is smuggled across the line,
and much I'll feeling is engendered between
the American railroad laborers and the Mexi-
cans. a few evenings ago a number Of
Mexicans, with their families, encamped
near the Igos rancho. The American labor
ers being drunk attempted to force the
Mexicans to give up their women. This
was resisted and an affrav followed in which
seven Mexicans were killed and several
wounded. A number of Americans were
wounded, and it is thought three will die.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-26

READING, PA , May 25.-Work was re-
sumed to-day at the Reading cotton mill,
which was closed about five weeks ago,
owing to a strike of the operatives against
reduction of 10 per cent. in wages. About
$50 Of the employees returned to work to-
day at the reduction. One OF the strikers
was arrested for interfering with those who
desired to return to work, but he was after
wards discharged,