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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
WITNESS WALSH.
HIS BLUNT LETTER TO THE
PRESIDENT.

What he Knows of Star Route Matters
Charges Against Bliss-How Kellogg
Was Let DOwn-His Opinion of the
observation-disclosures to the Press
for Confirmation.
WASHINGTON, w Jan. S.-JOhn A. Walsh
has given to the public a letter written by
him to President Arthur, dated New
York, December is, regarding star route
matters, and which was not answered. In
his card to the public Walsh says: - AS a
citizen of the United States, and in the ex-
ercise of my rights as such. | have
| addressed respectful communications
to the Attorney General of the
United States and to the Presi-
dent thereof. Having received no
reply to either communication, desire to
enlighten the people of the country by
placing myself before them The contents
Of my unanswered letter to the Presi-
dent"
Walsh begins his letter to the President
by saying that he had written 10 Attorney
General Brewster on November Sd. but
had received no reply. He expresses
his dissatisfaction with the position
i'll which he was placed by counsel for the
prosecution when he was called as wit
ness in the star route conspiracy trial. He
rehearses his story about his suit with
Brady and his damaging testi-
mony against Senator kellogg,
charges that there was a failure to iudict
the latter only because of the collusion Of
George Bliss and large number of gov
ernment officials, clerks and policemen
with Kellogg and his friends. He alleges
that 1t was found necessary to discredit
his word as the only method of securing
this result, and hence it was done.
In explaining the methods by which
this discredit was thrown upon his testi-
mony, Walsh refers to the fact, which
was published at the time, that copy of
the testimony in the SpOffOrd- d-Kellogg
Senatorial contest (in which Walsh had
been witness had been brought into
the grand jury room and was read and
referred to by the jurors before whom
Walsh was testifying. In regard to this
circumstance Walsh says: "Indeed, Mr..
President, it is said that amember of your
Cabinet gave to a certain grand Juror in
violation of the statute with the afore-
mentioned testimony. Then il was that
the organs of pooled issues, viz: Brady ct
al, in court, and Kellogg ct al. not yet
there, and heralded to the world that a
grand jury composed of citizens of emf
nent responsibility refused to believe
Walsh on oath. This was supplemented
by most nefarions abuse of me in the
columns of these organs, and that, too,
while | was under subpoena from the
court. If you desire it, will take great
pleasure in showing you the papers in the
case. If, after an inspection of the letters,
kilograms, bank checks and postal drafts,
you say there is not a Drinld fdcie case of
the strongest kind against these men,
will plead guilty to criminally libeling
them"
Walsh concludes with the statement
that he knows no man who believes that
the prosecution as a whole was in earnest.
Its acts have been of such character as
to preclude the possibility of intelligent
men believing in its honesty of purpose,
and for proof of this he refers the Presi-
dent to the press.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
TENNESSEE'S TREASURER.
WAS HE CAUGHT IN SAN AN
TONIC?

A One-Legged Man Who Kept His
Mouth Shut-Released ON Habeas Cor
pus-The SIeuth Confident of His Man
-Requisition Papers to be Forwarded
The Supposed Defaulter ShadOwed.
NASHVILLE, Jan. S.-State Treasurer
FOLK was arrested at San Antonio upon a
dispath from Captain Farrell of the New
Orleans Detective Agency. Farrell noti-
fed Governor Hawkins, who replied. in
structing the detectives to hold the prisoner
until requisitiOn could be forwarded.
The detectives say that they cannot hold
POLK ON the Governors dispatch until the
Tennessee authorities reach San Antonio.
Colonel Polk was accompanied by his
brother and a Mexican servant. In New
Orleans they purchased arms, ammuni-
ton, blankets, drugs, etc. To-day Cover
nor Hawkins telegraphed the Governor of
Texas to hold Polk until requisition in
due form could be forwarded.
A resolution was adopted in both houses
OF the Legislature authorizing the Cover
nor to offer reward of $4,000 for the de
livery of Polk to the Tennessee authOri-
ties, and directing him to Immediately
make requlsition ON the Governor ofTeXas
for the return of Polk to Tennessee.
AT the time of his arrest Polk was on
the point of boarding an International
Railway train for Laredo, Mexico.
Governor Hawkins has received a dis
patch stating that Treasurer Polk has
been released on habeas corpus.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. S.-The Times
DemOcrdfS San Antonio dispatch saws
''Ihe one-legged man arrested by Detec-
tive Price on suspicion of being Marshal
u. Polk, the defaulting State Treasurer of
Tennessee, was released last night. The
accused claimed that his name was not
Polk, but Tate. He was accompanied
by a young man named A. Van Leer, and
also by a servant. They registered at a
hotel, but none of them wrote the name of
the place they were from. Tate claimed
to be man of wealth on his way to Mexi-
co to look after some mines. Both Tate
and Van Leer refused to be interviewed.
The servant was also nOn-committal
Tate also said he had not long
since returned from Europe. Detec-
tive Price sent off number of
kilograms to the State authorities of Ten
nessee, asking for a full description and
instructions, but could receive no reply,
and consequently he was compelled to re-
lease his prisoner. After he was released
and had left with his companions a tele-
cram was received from the Governor of
Tennessee telling Price to hold his man
and his baggage, and that the necessary
papers would be forwarded. Detective
Price is confident that he had the right
man. He has him shadowed and knows
where to find him when he receives the
necessary proof of his identity. Captain
b. 5. Jones, formerly of Nashville, but
now living in this city, saw the man who
was arrested yesterday, and saws he is
sure 1t was Polk
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
A CORNER IN CORN.


CHICAGO, Jan. S.-A corner in corn is
is said to be developing here, and the rap
id rise of cents last week in January
options gives color to the story. 1t is
stated that Truman B. Handy, who sue
cessfully ran a former DEAL has associ-
ated with him several heavy New York
capitalists and heads the scheme. 1t is
supposed to be the plan of the clique to
buy all January and February corn of
bushels on Saturday. The ''milking'' pro-
cess has already begun to shake out the
weak holders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
A CRASH ON THE RAILS.
A Collision on the Burlington, Ceda1
Rapids and Northern Road.

A Collision on the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids and Northern Road.
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, Jan. Sat 12:40
O'Clock this morning the st. Louis express
train and the Minneapolis fast express
train on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
and Northern Railroad collided near
Norris, four miles north of Cedar
Falls. The engines were wrecked, and
the property car of the ''Lights
o. London Company" which was next
to the engine of the st. Louis express was
telescoped by the baggage car. Four
property men in the car were severely in
jured. One, T. Scott, has since died.
The scenery and property of the troupe
were wrecked. No other passengers were
injured. The tiremen and engineers saved
themselves by jumping off their engines.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. S.-A jackson,
Miss, special says: "The mandamus case
of Chalmers vs.. Myers, the Secretary of
Wharton, Of the Circuit Court. The plain
tiff filed supplementary amendment to
his petition, eliminating from the case all
charges of fraud, relying upon the legal
questions involved. The defendant de-
INJURED. Among other grounds, want of
jurisdiction of the court is urged. The
day was consumed in argument of the de-
mrIrrpr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
GANIBETTA.

Earth from the Soil of Lorraine Placed
On His Coffin.
PARIS, Jan. S.-The coffin containing
the remains of Gambetta have been
placed in the vault at Pere la Chaise be-
longing to the municipality of Paris. A
bag filled with earth from the soil of Lor-
raine, which was sent from Metz, is now
being placed upon it. The bag is en-
broidered with the Words "LOthGrinqid
neHtOr, VtOlOtd non dOnlinttd."
Efforts are being made to induce Gam
bettas father to allow the final interment
of the remains to take place at Paris.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
SMALLPOX.
The sconrce in salem. yirpinI

Ihe ScOurge IN salem, virginia.
LYNCHBpRG, Jan. S.-The smallpox is
raging in Salem, Roanoke county, thirty
cases having already been reported: The
towns Of Roanoke and Wytheville have
quarantined against Salem, and other
southwestern towns are considering the
question of doing likewise. Roanoke
College has suspended and the students
have gone home. The public schools have
also closed, and business is at stand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
THE FLOODS IN GERMANY.
Large Relief Subscriptions for the Su

Large Relief subscriptions for the Suf-
ferers.
LONDON, Jan. S,-A dispatch from Ber-
lin says: ga house to house collection
will shortly be started throughout the
empire in aid of the sufferers in the flood
ed district. The Prussian Government
has already granted 425,000 for their re-
lief, and the government of Hesse has
given the same amount. The subscrip-
tiOns in Prussia have reached 9175,O00.
Large sums are arriving from England
and America"
BERLIN, Jan S.-Fhe Frankfort Gazette
in acknowledging the receipt of $4,000
marks in Frankfort from New York for
the benefit of the Rhineland sufferers by
the floods in Germany, says: "These gifts
furnish a fresh and happy proof that the
Germans who have found a new home in
America are not less loyal to the old
Fatherland, but have ever warm and ac-
tive sympathy in Germany's fortunes and
also in her mishaps."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
Number of New BilIs-The Claims
Transfer Bill-The Hill Memorial
Tributes.


WASHINGTON. Jan. SIN the Senate
Mr.. Hampton presented the credentials of
his colleague, Mr.. Butler. reelected, which
We're read and filed.
At the close of the morning hour the
bill to afford relief to Congress and the
departments in the investigation of claims
came up as the last bill on the calendar
under consideration.
Mr.. Brown gave notice of an amend
ment providing that the right of action in
the Court of Claims under the captured
and abandoned property act, where the
money arising from the sale of property is
now in the Treasury, shall be revived and
extended for two years after the passage
of this act, including all classes of seiz-
ure under color of the captured and aban-
dOned property act, without re-
gard to any statute of limitation :.
provided that all claims not
filed within two years shall be forever
barred; and provided also that where such
claims have been filed before the Secreta-
ry of the Treasury under the law of MAY
18th, 1872, the proof filed with them may
be used before the Court of Claims. Wien
ii appears that the witnesses are dead or
cannot be found.
Mr.. Brown then addressed the Senate in
AdNOI VI lne general principles Oh the Dill.
AT B O'Clock the Presidential succession
bill came up as unfinished business. The
discussion of this bill occupied the re-
mainder of the days session, and it final
ly went over.
Adjourned.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
In the House, the resolution for the a D
polntment of a committee to investigate
the charges made on the floor that John
Bailey, Chief Clerk of the House, was
acting in the interest of the Washington
Gas Company and influencing Congress
slonal action, was adopted.
Under call of the States bills were in
troduced and referred as follows:
BY Mr.. Anderson, of Kansas-TO create
the postal telegraph Of the United States.
BY Mr.. Robinson, of New YOrk-To re-
duce the rate of letter postage one cent,
and to reduce the postage on other classes
of mail matter.
Mr.. Hammond, of Georgia, gave notice
that on Thursday, the 25th instant, he
would ask the House to offer an apprO-
pirate tribute to the memory of the late
Senator Hill.
The House then resumed consideration
of the shipping bill, and Mr.. Reagan ad-
dressed the House, followed by Messrs.
McLane, Gambler, Smith of Illinois, Guen-
ther and Cannon. The bill went over
without action.
Adjourned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
General Chanzy's Funeral.

CHALONs, Jan. S.--Ihe Shops are closed
and the windows are draped with mourn
ing in honor of Gen, Chanzy, whose fu-
neral took place to-day. Col. Pillie,
Of the military staff, the Rep
resentatives, President Grevy, Prince
Orloff, the Russian Ambassador,
eight Russian officers, General BillOt,
Minister Falliere, Marshall MacMahon,
fifty-six Generals, five Senators and nu-
merOus Magistrates, functionaries and
officers OF the lower rank were in the
funeral procession. The cortege was of
immense length. Numerous wreaths were
uDOn the coffin
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
PERU-CHmI-BOLIVIA.
An Important Peace Propos,

LIMA, PERU, Jan. SIT is stated on un-
doubted authority that it is proposed that
the three belligerent powers, Peru in
cluded, name commissioners, without
mediation by any foreign power, to treat
for peace ON the basis of the cessiOn of
Tarapaca to Chilli, and africa and Tacna
either directly from Peru to Bolivia or as
neutral and Independent territory, under
the protectOrate of all the three powers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
The French Anarchists ON Trial.

LYONS, Jan. S.--The trial of anarchists
commenced before the Correctionary tri-
bunal. hegan here to-day, The approaches
to the court were guarded by troops and
gendarmes. All prisoners interrogated
thus far admit carrying ON a Socialist pro-
paganda by speech and writing, but deny
the charge of conspiracy. They disavow
any completely in the recent explosion in
a restaurant at ChalOns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
The New Spanish Ministry.

MADRID, Jan. S.-The new Ministry has
been defined. 1t is constituted as follows:
Senior Sagasta, Premier; Gen. Martinos
Campos, Minister of War; Senior Guyon,
Minister Of the Interior; Senior Armijo,
Minister of Foreign Affairs; Senior Giron,
Minister of Justice; Senior Cuesto, Minis
of Marine; Senior Arce, Minister for the
Colonies, Senior GamazO, Minister of Pub
lie XVorEs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09

The question of what is to be done with
the site of the Tuilleries is being actively
canyassed. 1t is generally agreed that it
will never do to leave the ground vacant.
To say nothing of the value of so large an
area in the midst of Paris, some edifice, as
a complement 10 the Louvre and as a base
to the immense perspective of the Tuille-
ries and the Champs Elysees, is held to be
absolutely necessary. The Pair. the or
gan of the Elysee, insists that the Obvious
solution is to erect upon the ground s'the
palace of the modern sovereign" that is,
pile of buildings to accommodate both
the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.
The great cattle range of Wyoming un-
der the military protection of Fort Nc
Kinney is about 800 miles square. In this
area are now grazing 900 head of cat
tie, worth $27 per head, amounting 10
$13, SOC, 900, to which can be added the
value of the horses and ranches of the
cattle men and the farmers, and the stock
of the grangers, making at least $15, 900,
600 of property under the protection Of the
post.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
The Virginia Coupon Killer, Appeal.

WASHINGTON, Jan. SIN the Supreme
Court to-day in the case of Andrew Anto-
nio, plaintiff in error, VS.. Samuel Green
how, Treasurer ETC., the Virginia ''cou-
menced by VIM. L. Royal for the plaintiff
in error. Mr.. Royal in opening his argu-
ment endeavOred so often to go into the
recent political history of Virginia, and
to discuss facts not included in the record
of the case, that he was repeatedly
checked by the court and requested to con-
fine himself to the legal points in contro-
versy as shown by the record. Before he
had completed his argument the court adj
journed.
The Supreme Court will take a recess
from February 9Th to March 5th.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER,
WAsHINGTON, Jan, s,-Indications for
Tuesday:
In the South Atlantic and East Gull
States, colder, partly cloudy weather,
with local rains, winds mostly northerly-
and higher pressure.
In the West Gulf States, clearing
weather. nOrtherly winds, becoming va
riable. falling, followed by rising temper
ature in the eastern portion, and higher
pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09

My husband had drunken habits he
could not overcome until Parker's Ginger
Tonic took away his thirst for stimulants,
restored his energy of mind, and gave him
strength TO attend to business CinciR-
natl Lady,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
Big Blaze at Macon.

MACON, GA, Jan. S.-An incendiary
fire last night destroyed S25, 200 worth of
property in the suburbs of the town, on
which there was $4,000 insurance,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
Irate italians.

MARsEILLEs, Jan. S.-During last night
a party of Italians placarded the Italian
Consulate as follows: "Death to the En-
peror of Austria. We will ayenge Over
dank..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09

DETROIT, Jan. S.-The Western Union
telegraph office was burned out tonight.
The operators, numbering fitty-eight, were
obliged to take to the fire escapes, the
stairways and elevators being fun of fire.
Night Chief COrbett was badly burned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
GIadstone Orermorked.

LONDON, Jan. Sit is officially an
nOunced that Mr.. Gladstoneis medical ad=
wiser reports that he is suffering from
overwork and needs rest. Mr.. Gladstone
has abandoned his proposed visit to Mid
lothian.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09

George Young, IS Broughton street, Sa-
vannah. Ga, says: Browns Iron Bitters
greatly relieved me when suffering from
rheumatism"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09

Harper e. Wright, Covington, say: I'VE
know of several cases where Browns
Iron Bitters has been-benefcial TO our Gus
toner's
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09
There is a practice, says the London


There is practice, says the London
Lancet. against which many persons need
10 be put on their gnard-namely, drink
ing cold water beYerage in cold weather.
Cold drinks are depressing in their intiu-
ence. and the result of taking such
draughts when performing more than COM
mon feats of strength and endurance, par
ticularly in middle age and advanced lie,
is 10 lower the tone of the nerve centres
AT n time Hheu it is most desirable that
they should bs iA exceptionally good
working order, so that tisey may retain
the vitality necessary TO meet the unusual
need. SO far as we are aware, the physl-
ological effect of iced pOtatlons taken mas
tilv when putting forth special strength
aIid making a peculiarly large demand demand on ~.
the vital force of the nervous system, is
either not understood or is tOrgotten: for
the sake Of the many jealous statesinen
and politicians WhO'do not seem 70 NAY Z
! given the need of special precautions IN
this particulaF. single Thought u II ue'
sirabIe TO point out that the worst illnesses
may. aad do. proceed apparently from in
significant causes, This is one OF the pet
ty causes which may lead TO sad results.
The Chicago school board cOntemplates
the abolition of the study OF grammar t0r
the Younger pupils, and the substitution
of oral language lessons. The teachers
belieye that rules of grammar are soon
forgotten. and that in reading and writing
correcll- one seldom stops TO think Of
technfcaIfties. Their idea is that children
sbolIld first Be led TO speak good English
intuitiyely, leaving the rules for later
years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-09

For dressing the hair, and beautifying it
when gray, nothing is so satisfactory as
Parker's Hair Balsam.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-04-13
CTATE Oh VI

John Paraut of Monkton, in said county, hav
ing filed his petition to the Addison County
Court, next 10 be held at Middiebury, within and
for the { unity of Addison. on the first Tuesday
of June, y. ID. leS3, setting forth IN substance
that he was ipa1"ied to sofa Jodoin on the 9th
day of February, a. u. 1850; that he has resided
IN sal county for the past year; that the said
Sofa wiltully deserted the said John on the 2sth
day of March, y. ID. 1854, and ever since that
time has refused TO 1--we with him. Wherefore
he prays for Il divorce from the said Sofa.
1t appearing that the said sofa Is without said
state so that said petition cannot bc served upon
her, 1t is ordered that the said Sofa be sum.
moned 10 appear and answer the foregoing peti-
iion, on The first day of the next term of said
court next to he held at Middlebury, aforesaid,
ON the first Tuesday OF June A.. ID. Iss}, by the
publication Of the substance of said petition, to-
gether with this order, in the Miidlebury Regis
ter, "A public new spaper, published at Middle
bury Aforesaid, three weeks successfully, the
last of which publications TO be at least SIN weeks
prior to sand term OF said court.
Dated at Middlebury aforesaid, this 3d day OF
April, \. ID. lSS3.
II RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, clerk.
j. j. ENRIGiIl, Attorney.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-04-13
A Family Tradcgy.

Lonis Olsen, a Swede, of Minneap-
oils, arrived in this city on Saturday,
accompanied by his wife Sophia and
her three young children. They took
rooms in the Vanderbilt Hotel, at
Fourth avenue and Forty-second street.
Early on Sunday morning, while suf-
fering from the effects OF a prolonged
debauch, Olsen shot his wife, injuring
her so badly that she died Un Monday,
in Bellevue hospital. lie afterwards
made two attempts to kill himself.
After being placed in a padded cell he
continued TO rave and struggle, plead
ing for the thing which had caused his
ruin-whisky. Some liquor was
given to him by order OF the physi-
clans, but its effect in quieting him
was only temporary. His delirium
increased, until it was found neces-
sary TO place him in a strait Jacket.
Frequently he called for his wife,
whose body was lying in the morgue,
not far from his cell. His strength
yielded next morning and he died
from exhaustion at II n. m. Olsen had
in his possession enough money to pay
for burying his body and that of his
wife. Their children are in the custody
OF the society for the Prevention of
Cruelty TO Children NetV York
UitaeSS.