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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
AN HISTORIC WATCH.
Stolen on the Battle Field and Returned
After Twenty Years.

Among those who, fired with patriotism.
started for the South in the summer OF
1861 was Captain VIM. E. Otter, of Com
pany Z, Seventy-irst Regiment Pennsvl-
VanIa Volunteers. The regiment was
then called the First California. Captain
Otter fell at BalPs Bluff, October 81. 1861
the first battle his regiment participated
IN, ana III which his Colonel, Edward d.
Baker, was also killed. The Captains
body was rifled by a Confederate soldier
of gold watch and a Masonic mark. on
Doth OF which was engraved his name.
The Otter family heard nothing more of
the tlmepiece and mark until a few weeks
ago, when William A. Otter. of SOL
FRANKLIN street, Frankford. received a
letter from DIR. II. b. Collins. of Town
Blum, Tyler county, Texas. The doctor
wrote that he was in possession of the
dead Captains watch and would return
them If MIR. Otter could prove himself the
true heir.
1t appears that DR.. Collins brother was
the soldier who robbed Captain Otter's
body. He subsequently died in q hospital
at Richmond, Va. The watch and mark
were given to his father, who turned the
tlmepiece over to his other son, the physi-
clan, still retaining the ownership. how
ever. The watch has been constantly
worn by the doctor ever since. His father
dying last fall, he determined to make an
attempt to find the heirs of the dead
soldier and return the jewelry. Last
November a communication from the
doctor reached Michael Nesbitt, Grand
Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the r.
and A. M. of Pennsylvania, asking him
to find the heirs of William E. Otter,
formerly member of Rising Star Lodge
No. 126. BY this means the doctor, who
is himself a Mason, found the son. The
mark was returned last Saturday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
ELECTED.
A Lady Put Out of Hotel for Refusing
to Pay Her Bill.

PhAd0etDttd Special, SIsf.
The forcible election of a Countess from
the Hotel Lafayette in this city caused
quite stir in that hOstelry TODAY. She
came to the Hotel Lafayette about six
months ago, registering from Paris, and
was alone. Since then the hotel has
changed pTOpTietOrs, the present one being
Mr.. Maltby. The Countess called herself
simply Nine. Emile RacOuska. but in
formed those with whom she came
in contact that she was a Polish
Countess, and her accomplishments
tributed to make her claim ac-
cepted, while the facts, 50 lar as
known, indicate that the lady is the wife
OF a Russian or Polish Count. Mr.. Maltby,
the proprietor, asserts that since he came
into the hotel until the present time she
has not paid any board, and it became
necessary for him to take advantage of
that fact in order to exclude her from the
house. His reason for desiring the lady's
absence was her eXacting and imperiOus
ways, coupled with a.habit of playing on a
piano, which she had placed in her room,
until nearly midnight, thus annoying the
other guests on the same floor with
her. He secured the services of two
cOnstables, and at l O'Clock this
afternoon went to her room and pre-
sented the bill, which she refused to pay.
He then demanded possession of the room,
and the cOnstables prevailed upon her to
leave with them, without violence. Imme-
diately after leaving the hotel Countess
RacOuska went to the office of James I'll.
Heverin. who took her to the st. George
Hotel. where she will remain for the pre-
sent. He has since announced his inten-
tiOn of entering proceedings against Mr..
Maltby.
Meanwhile the lady's room has been
sealed by Mr.. Maltby in the presence of
witnesses. She had an extra lock put on
the door some time ago, and when she
went out with the cOnstables she locked
it and carried the key with her.
The Countess said this evening that
some years ago she had been an opera
singer and had married a man of title for
position. She declined TO give her stage
name or of what nation her husband was
a subject, but produced letters from titled
people abroad to sustain her claims. She
declared that she had paid her hotel bill,
and seemed to be amply provided with
money. Mime. RacOuska is woman of
about thirty-five years, tall and imperi-
Gus. She is a brunette, and, though not
of striking beauty, has pleasant features
and a figure like Juno. She says she will
not be satisfied until she relates the rea-
sons for her eiectment in court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
STRIKING FOR LIBERTY.
sOCIALISMs FIGHT AGAINST EU.
ROPES DESPOTS.

Buckingham Palace and the Houses OF
Parliament Swarming with Troops
Anarchists Preparing for a Great Con-
ference in LOndOn-A Gunpowder Plot
in Italy's Capital.
ROME, March 24.-An explosion oc-
CURED tonight near the Ministry of JUS
tice. Upon investigation remnants of a
bottle, which had been filled with gun
powder, were discovered. A man. who is
supposed to have placed the bottle there,
has been arrested. On being searched a
portrait of Overdank was found in the
prisoners possession.
PARIS, March 24.--Three soldiers of the
One Hundred and Eighth Regiment who
were arrested on a charge of socialism
have been found guilty and sentenced to
join the regiment in distant parts of AL
geria.
LONDON, March 24.-Two anarchists
named Gatz and Dubris have arrived
here. Their object is to arrange for a
great conference of socialists IN London.
Dubris left Paris to avoid arrest.
A meeting of the English Revolutionary
League has been held here to consider the
question of holding great International
convention of revolutionists. The Presi-
dent of the meeting said that the govern
ment officials now recognize the fact that
dynamite is an important factor in politi-
cal life. 1t was resolved to invite Louise
Michel and other prominent Socialists to
the proposed convention.
CHATHAM, ENG, March 24.-In conse-
quence of the report of the hostile project
on the part of the Fenians against the
naval station here, boom has been con-
structed across the dock basin, and the
fnrlOn chs Orantad fo yNOliaoma11 bouo bao,,
stopped.
LONDON, March 25.-Two thousand in
fantry have been ordered to protect public
buildings in London. The Coldstream
Guards have been posted in the Parlia-
ment buildings and Buckingham Palace.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
THE CANVASS COMPLEXION.
Colonel Lester Mentioned as a Possible
GubernatoriaI Nominee.

colonel Lester Mentioned as a Possible
GubernatOriaI Nominee.
ATLANTA, GA, March 24.-The publi-
cation of the BOyntOn-Bullock letters here
to-day was like thunderbolt from clear
sky, not the application, but the peculiar
tone of the letters pressing his claims.
Many of Governor Boynton's warmest
supporters are nOnplussed, although still
warmly attached to his fortunes. Evil
dence is not lacking that back of the un-
earthing of these letters is a deep laid
scheme to defeat Governor Boynton's
nomination. New combinations have
been developed, and bitter contest is now
certain.
Senator Barrow is giving Mr. Bacon
strong support in North Georgia, and
should Mr.. Bacon and Gov. BOynton tie
it is now thought that either Mr.. McDan-
iel, Mr.. Crawford or Mr.. Lester will be
nominated by acclamatiOn.
Senator Davis had no reception on his
arrival at noon, not even by hotel pOr-
ter, and he quietly hunted up his hotel
with his bride as best he could. 1t was
expected that Senator Brown and other
citizens would meet him, but they failed
to be ON hand.
Grand preparations have been made for
Easter at st. Luke's Cathedral tomorrow.
Bishops Whipple and Beckwith and sew
eral clergymen will be present. The dec
OratiOns are superb. Rain is threatening
n -niOhf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
DE LEssEPs' DREDGE.
Released from One Attachment and
Encumbering Another.
u.

Count De Lesseps' monster dredge in.
tended to assist in digging out the Pana-
ma canal, was yesterday released from,
the. attachment placed upon her bv the
United States Court at the instance of the
sub-contractors of Doughty & KapeIla,
who had not been paid by their en-
ployers for work done upon the vessel
The American Contracting and
Dredging Company, of New York
which owns the dredge, is represented by
Charles Gibbons, Jr., Esq, who has been
instructed to contest the attachment OF
the sub-contractors in court. The COM
pany claims that the sub-contractors
should look to Doughty Il KapelIa for
their money, as that firm was settled with
in full for the building Of the craft. The
vessel was released upon security being
entered by the Philadelphia Trust and
Safe Deposit Company. 1t is said that
Mr.. kapella, whose firm failed a few davs
ago, has left for Europe.
1t was expected that the dredge would
be allowed to be towed out of the river for
Its destination at once, but almost as soon
as the first attachment was taken off an
other was placed upon the big scow bv
Joseph Sykes, of the firm of i. Sykes 4.
Co, the kensingt0n Nut and Bolt Works
who declares that he contracted with
Doughty a. Kapella, the agents of the
dredge, and furnished material for her
amounting to $1,100 40. This attachment
will probably also be contested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
NO PLACE LIKE HOME.
John Howard Payne's Remains Taken to
Washington.

DOMafO INGDndlnS laken To
Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-The remains
of John Howard Payne, author of 'HOme,
Sweet Home," arrived in this city shortly
after O'Clock this morning. There was
no one at the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road Depot when the train arrived, ex-
cept W. w. CorcOran and Undertaken
G. NJ. Mathews and l.. T. Nichol-
son, who had accompanied the remains
from New York. The coffin was enclosed
in wedge-shaped, foreign looking box
of wood, heavily bound at the sides and
corners with straps of wrought iron. On
each side were three iron handles. The
box was covered with black pail and
draped with an American flag. 1t
was borne at once to a hearse, followed by
Mr.. COrcoran and his two representatives.
Taking carriages the entire party accom-
panied the remains to Oak Hill Cemetery,
and saw them placed inE the chapel.
1t is said that the lawn facing the en-
trance is thought of as the place of inter
ment for the remains, A monument at
this point would be very conspicuous.
John G. Whittier, declines, it is said, on
account of ill health to write dIrge for
Mr.. Payne's burial and DIR. Holmes de-
clines because he despairs of conveying
any new thought.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
MASSACRED BY REDSKINS.
HORRIBLE INDIAN ATROCITIES
IN MEXICO.

Many White Settlers RurhIessIy MUIR
dered by the Sayages-A Brother of
Judge Dibble Among the Slain
women Mercilessly Outraged-The
Action of the Military Authorities.
WASHINGTON, March 24.--Indian Com
missioner Price received to-day from
Agent Wilcox, at the San Carlos Ari-
zona) agency, the following: ssThe In
dians were reported at Winchester. twelve
miles from Wilcox, on the Southern Pa
ciflc Railroad, fighting the whites to-day.
They are supposed to be of the Juh band
from old Mexico, coming this way, about
one hundred miles distant The Indians
here are perfectly quiet. shall take the
necessary steps to protect the agency, but
it is believed that General Cook will take
care of the hostiles before they get here.D
TUCSON, ARR, March 24-A special to
the Star from Hermosillo, Mexico, saws:
The Apaches are still east of Magdalena.
Their numbers are variously stated at
from $50 to 200. 1t is reported that the
sayages killed three men this afternoon.
They are also said to have committed out
RACES on number OF women. There is a
force Of soldiers at Magdalena. When
last heard from the troops, which started
yesterday in pursuit of the Indians, was
on their trail, and not far behind them.
General Carries, the commanding officer,
has given orders not to take any prisoners
men, women or children.
HELENA, MONTANA, March 24.-Two
troops of cavalry, one company of in
fantry and a party of Indian scouts left
Fort Assiniboine early yesterday under
the direct orders of District Commander
Rerger, to intercept the marauding band
of Creek Indians before the latter reach
the Canadian border, towards which the
savages seem to be rapidly proceeding.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 25.-A dispatch
from Tombstone, Arizona, says: ga num-
Der of formidable bands of Indians.
thought to be from the San Carlos reser-
vation, are raiding through the country,
numbering settlers and miners. Among
those reported killed by them are S. Il.
James, c. NJ. Thorndyke, Lincoln Nash and
brother of Ii. c. Dibble. People are
greatly excited"
TUCSON, ARR, March 25.-A band of
twenty-seven Indians attacked Winches-
ter yesterday, but were driven off. They
killed tWomen near Winchester, one of
whom is said to have been a brother of
Judge Dibble, of Tombstone. Another
man has been killed near Total Wreck.
Agent Wilcox says that none of the San
Carlos Indians are OFF their reservation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
WHAT WAS MIR. VESTS NOTE.
An Attempt to Make it Appear a Menace
from England


special dispatch from Washington
says: According to report cur
rent here Minister West has in
formed the State Department that he Is
instructed by Lord Granville to saw that
the violent expressions which certain pro-
fessed American citizens have given ut
terance to since the dynamite explosion
i'll London may disturb the otherwise
amlcable relations existing between Her
MaJesty's Government and the United
States.
A correspondent repeated this state
ment to Minister West, and asked if it
was true. Mr.. West replied that of course
he could say nothing in his official capac-
ity, and he would not admit that this GOV
ernment had been notified of any such in
structions to him. But he said that her
Majesty's Government could do no less
than take some cognizance of the
sentiments given vent to by O'DOnOvan
Rossa and his associates, Findfty and
others, through their newspapers and
otherwise, and that he had expected lust
some such instructions from Earl Gran
vile. 81 am gratified," he added, sat the
tone of the majority of the American
newspapers, and 1 think none of the re-
putable journals have exhibited any SYM
pathy with the preachers of anarchy, de-
Structl0n and assassination"
Secretary Frelinghuysen was asked if
the statement was true. 81 have nothing
to say upon the subject" was his answer.
1t is believed that some communication
has just passed between the British Min
lister and the State Department, but there
at least is reason to doubt that it took
anything like the menacing form ascribed
to it by rumOr. There is disposition
here to attribute the color given to the
rumor to the navy ring, which is not
weary in its efforts to find pretences for
imposing war establishment upon the
country.
Chief Clerk Sevellon A. Brown. of the
State Department, is at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel. A reporter was unable to see him
last night. Mr.. Edwards, the British
Consul, said he knew nothing of the re-
ported instructions from Lord Granville.
A Belfast telegram of the 21st stated
that in the case of twelve members of the
Armagh Assassination Society, against
whom the grand jury had found a true
bill, the Crown counsel had undertaken
to prove that the society was established
by one Burns, who came from America
expressly for that purpose. When O'Don-
ovan Rossa was asked yesterday to iden-
tlfy this man Burns, he replied that it
was John Burns, of Providence, r. l. a
well known marble dealer. Burns, how
ever, published letter at the time the
Armagh men were first arrested. i'll which
he denied completely in the matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26

The Cincinnati COnamercinL fJozette
. Davis: 70'A
BEAUVoIR, HARRISON COUNTY. MISS.
April II, 1SS2.-SdlnaeL VI. Duncan DrAB
SIR-Yours of the Both ultimo arrived at
TINS ONCE during my absence, otherwise
II would have been sooner acknowledged.
The reason you give for the inquiry makes
1t pleasure for me to reply. l was born
IN what was then Christian county. XIV.
Tor when Todd county was cut off OF
Christian the dividing line ran through
my fathers house, and the room In
which l was born is, | have been
told, in Todd county. NV father
was born in Georgia when It was a
colony OF Great Britain; his father was
an Immigrant from Wales, and his
mother was native of Georgia. nv
mother was native of South Carolina
and her father emigrated from Ireland.
believe this covers the scope of YOUR in
curry, and will, L hope, be satisfactory 10
you. If your former letter of inquiry was
received, the fact is not remembered. but
many such inquiries remain unanswered
because, being a private member of So
clety, ana having no wish TO be ANYTHING
else, unless, as in your case some reason
is given for inquiring into my eeneaIogy.
1t IS a reasonable supposition that the ob,
lect is TO add another to a collection of
autographic letters. BE assured that no
dlsrespect was intended toward YOU. and
DelleVe me TO be, as son of the same soil
Win yourself, respectfully yours,
JEFFERSON DAVIS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26

LONDON, March 24.-The Manchester
Guardian says that the Queen, who has
heretofore attended the parish church at
Osborne, is arranging for the establish
ment of a private chapel there. 1t is said
creasing years of Her Majesty, and also
to the precautions forced upon all prOmi-
nent persons by the irish troubles.
The Court Circular says that the
weather alone prevented the Queen from
driving out before yesterday. The swell
ing in her knee continues to subside, and
she has almost entirely recovered from
the effects of her recent fall at Windsor
Castle.
LONDON, March 25.-Although the
weather was fine to-day, Queen Victoria
remained in doors all day. Her knee is
still stiff. but her health is good.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
NEWSPAPERS AMONG JURORS.
Citizens Not Rendered Ineligible for
jury Duty by Daily Papers.

Citizens Not Rendered Ineligible for
jury Duty by Daily Papers.
LOUISVILLE, March 24.-The jury In
the case of the commonwealth against
David Furguson was selected to-day, OBJ
jections being made to jurors who had
read of the matter in the newspapers.
Judge Jackson said: II do not intend to
exclude intelligence from the jury box.
The mere fact that a man has read news
paper accounts and received certain i'm
pressiOns does not render him incOmpe-
tent. This was the ruling of this court in
time past, but we have lately become
loose in this matter, and now | intend to
go back to first principles and adjudicated
decisions"
Judge Jackson held closely to his ruling
in the matter throughout, and all those
who had read newspapers and received
certain impressions were Mt excused
upon the mere assertion. The eXamina-
tiOn was carried further. and each man
was brought face to face with a bold
proposition as to whether or not, under
his oath, he could not go into the jury box
and render fair and impartial verdict.
A good jury of intelligent men was select
ed under this ruling. The trial will pro-
ceed on Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
Tie Conviotinn of Nnrent

LONDON, March 24.-The Times points
out that the jury which yesterday, at Bel
fast, rendered verdict of guilty against
Nugent and twelve other members of the
Armagh Assassination Society who were
charged with conspiracy to murder, ac-
cepted as authentic diary kept by the
plotters, in which it was recorded that a
man had sworn, at the request of the Land
League, to kill a landlord named Brooke.
The Times says that the evidence on the
part of the government, adduced at the
trial, certainly lends force to the govern
ment's alleged representations at Wash.
ingtOn with regard to the hostile speeches
and writings of Irish Americans.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
PREPARING FOR THE WORST.
The Republican Leaders Meet to Discuss
the Situation.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 24.-The
subcommittee of the Executive Commit
tee of the National Union League met
this afternoon at the Continental Hotel in
this city. The conference was attended
by many of the representative men in the
Republican party, the object being to
further the movement for securing unity
of sentiments in the ranks of the party.
Gen. j. 5. Negley, of Pittsburg, presided,
and among the others present were
Thomas G. Baker, of New York;
Secretary of the League; Gen. c. F. GrOs-
vener, of Ohio; c. F. Scott, of West Vir-
ginia, William 4. Cook, of Washington,
d. c.; Donald McClain, of New YORK; A.
McCapp, of Washington; f. W Mackey.
of South Caroliina; w. z. Canaday, of
North Carolina; J. L. Bryant, of Geor gia;
c. A. Bautille and j. H. Manley, of Maine;
and number of prominent representa-
tives of this city. The question of holding
meetings in the South to be addressed by
Northern speakers was discussed, and it
was decided to hold the first meeting at
Atlanta in the early fall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
Coupons as Legal Tender

RICHMOND, VA, March 24.-The loco
motives and trains of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, which were recently at
tached by the State authorities at Staun-
ton, Virginia, were at once released and
not deta4hed from service. The act was
merely pro fOrma one, and the case aris-
ing from it will be made a test on the
matter of the rendering of coupons for the
payment of taxes. The Chesapeake and
Ohio Company had already offered the
coupons for payment of the taxes on the
current funds, but the State Treasurer
refused to recognize them as legal tender.
The courts will decide the matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
POLK IN ARKANSAS.
EX-State Treasurer ChurchilPs
counts S233,GOO 81 Short.

EX-State Treasurer ChurchilPs Ac-
counts $233, 600 81 Short.
LITTLE Rock, March 24.-The Senate
Committee nearly two years ago began
an investigation into the accounts of ex-
Stale Treasurer Churchill, then Governor,
who had served as Treasurer for six
years, or three terms. The committee
spent year on his accounts, and reported
a deficit of $4,000. When the Legislature
met in January last the House refused to
accept the report, saying that the law re-
quired an investigation by joint COM
mittee. Finally a Joint committee was
appointed and the work was begun anew.
To-day the final report was made which
charges a deficit, according to the face of
the books. of $233,60O 81. The difference
i'm the two reports causes much comment.
The Legislature adjOuns on Wednesday,
but will order suit brought and bring the
matter at once into court
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26

CHARLESTON, March 24-The prelim-
mary examination of McFadden, Wheeler
and other citizens of Clarendon county,
charged with conspiracy to intimidate
voters at the last election, was resumed
to-day before United States Commissioner
Gayer. There being no evidence to sus-
tain the charge, the Commissioner dis
missed the case, and the prisoners were
released. These were the parties the CIR
cumstances of whose arrest created some
excitement in Clarendon county a few
daVs ago
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26

NEW ORLEANS, March PA special
to the Times Democrat frem Thibodeaux
says: ''The levee fronting the town at the
mouth of bayou Terre Bonne broke this
afternoon. The town will be submerged
if the break is not closed. The gap is ten
feet wide and nearly as deep, and great
fears are entertained that it will widen.
Business is suspended. The citizens are
rendering assistance in closing the
crevasse. Already a good portion of the
town is under water. A rain storm has
prevailed since daylight, accompanied by
strong easterIy Winds"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-03-26
Desecrated Inv n Mad Man.

LONDON, March 25.-During service in
st. Paul's Cathedral, London, on Satur-
day we'll dressed man ran up to the
altar steps with his hat on, leaped upon
the altar and dashed the cross, candle
stick. vases and flowers to the ground.
The Dean and several of the chOristers
secured the man after considerable strug-
Cling and gave him into the custody OF
the police. In the excitement many per-
sons left the church, Mortified at the
-so-hf