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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
THE NEW ORLEANS TRAGEDY.
A City Editors Testimony Sustains the
Story of Houston.

A City Editors Testimony Sustains the
Story of Houston.
NRw ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE testimony
examination of Sheriff Brewster, John
Dominick, A. M. Aucoin, j. D. Houston,
Mike Early, d. Douglass and D. Donovan,
accused of having committed murder at
the Seventh ward poll Friday, took place
before Recorder Ford to-day. Many
of the witnesses were absent, and
District Attorney Finney asked for
a continuance. He said that the case
was set down very hurriedly, and that
the State had no time to make any prepa-
ration. 1t is an extraordinary case, and
needs preparation. Since the killing
occurred on Friday last, no examination
had been made by the Coroner, and
it would be best to await the result of the
Coroners inquest. The counsel for the
accused opposed any continuance, and
Judge Ford decided to go on with the
hearing. The testimony was voluminous
and conflicting. Most of the witnesses
were present at the polls when the
disturbance occurred, but knew very
little about it. The most important
testimony was given by Col. John
Augustin, city editor of the Times Demo
crat. He said: 81 was at the Seventh
ward poll between and 80 O'Clock. /
went there to vote. While waiting for
my turn to vote heard blow and turned
around and saw a man with bloody
head. Pistol shots were fired. AS l was
not interested in the pistol firing, walked
away, butrefecting that it might be worse
to move about, retraced my steps and
stood almost opposite the poll l saw
Captain Fortier raising his arm as if in
the act of firing. He fired. Mr.. Houston
was six or seven PAGES to the left
of Capt. Fortier. The Captain fired at
Houston. The latter remained motion
less and returned the fire. Capt. Fortier
fell backwards Immediately"
After examining numerous witnesses,
Judge Ford said: '"rhe public is anx-
iously awaiting all the news from this
case. If there is any person present in
this court who can directly or indirectly
testify to the guilt of any of the prisoners
at the bar let them step forth and do so,
as | wish to have thorough investiga-
tion." The Judge thereupOn ordered the
discharge of all the accused except Hous-
ton, who was committed to the Criminal
Court for manslaughter under $4,000
bonds, which were at once furnished,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
Lieut.. GreeIv,s ReIief.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE President
has appointed board of officers of the
army and navy to consider the question
of sending an expedition to the relief of
Lieut.. Greedy and his party and to recon-
mend to the Secretaries of War and the
Navy jointly the steps to be taken for the
equipment and transportation of a relief
expedition and suggest such
plan for its control and con-
duet and for the organization
Of its personnel as may seem
to them best adapted to accomplish its
purpose. The board is composed of the
following officers: Gen. w. B. Hazen,
Chief Signal Officer; Capt. Jas. A. Greer
and Lieut.. Commander B. III. McCalla, of
the navy, and Capt. George W. Davis, of
the Fourteenth Infantry. The board will
meet in WASHINGTON ON the 2Oth inst.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
PRINCE WILLIAM IN ITALY.
An Enthusiastic Reception Accorded
Him at Rome.

GENOA, Dec. 1.-THE German Crown
Prince arrived here from Spain
Sunday morning and was re-
ceived with great enthusiasm.
The streets were gaily decorated. The
German squadron was saluted by the
Italian men of war. The Prince left for
Rome in the afternoon.
BARCELONA, Dec. ia foreigner has
been arrested here for attempting to excite
hostile demonstrations against the Crown
Prince of Germany. 1t is expected that
the prisoner will be expelled from Spain.
AN OVATION AT ROME.
ROME, Dec. 1.-THE Crown Prince of
Germany and suite arrived here at 12 80
O'Clock this afternoon. On stepping from
his car the Prince was met by King Hum
bert, with whom he shook hands. King
Humbert was accompanied by the Prince
of Naples, the Italian Prince Royal, the
Duke DaOsta, ex-King of Spain, Prime
Ministers, Depretis, the Ministers of JUS
tice, Public Works, Marine and War, the
President Of the Senate and the President
of the Chamber of Deputies. Alter the
greetings at the depot the party were driv-
en- to the Quirinal, where the Queen await
ed the arrival of the Prince. Many German
residents were at the depot and heartily
cheered the Prince. Along the route to
the Quirinal the Royal party were warm
ly received. The populace crowded the
streets. In the Quirinal square the de-
monstration assumed vast proportions
and cries were raised of ''Long live
Savoy" and ''Long live Germany" King
Humbert, Queen Margherita. the German
Crown Prince, the Prince of Naples and
Duke Da'Osta subsequently appeared
upon the balcony of the Palace and
thanked the people, who responded with
enthusiastic cheers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
The Praed Street Explosion.

LONDON, Dec. 17.-AnOther letter has
been sent from the Metropolitan Under
ground Railway employees to Mr.. Lowell,
In reply to his statement that there was
no evidence to show completely of any
American in the recent explosion at the
Praed street station. The authorities of
the railway say that they were advised
through the home office from information
from New York that an explosion had
been planned, and they adduce from the
evidence that the outrages were concoct-
ed in America. Mr.. Lowell has acknowl-
edged the receipt Of the communications
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

BOSTON, Dec. 17.-Special Agent Field,
Of the Post Office Department. has notified
ID. ID. Warner Il Co., of Rochester, N. Y,
that thirty-five large sacks of their circu.
lars are in the Boston post office, and will
be returned to them by express at their
expense. The circulars, in addition to
the advertisement of patent medicine,
contain lottery scheme, and it is on the
ground Of lottery that the circulars are
held to be in violation OF the post office
laws and rules, and delivery refused. 1t
is not improbable that prosecution will be
made In the United States Courts for
sending contraband matter through the
mails.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
A Stage Run into by Train and Three
Passengers Killed.

KINGSTON, ONT, Dec. ia Napanee
stage, while crossing the t,rand Trunk
Railway track near Cataraqui to-day, was
run into by a train, and Mrs. Armitage,
Mrs. I'll. Wartman and Mrs. Warrie We're
EilIod
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

The ceremonial in connection with the
visit OF the Crown Prince of Germany to
the Pope has been arranged. The Prince
will first proceed from the Quirinal to the
residence of Herr Won Schloezer, the
Prussian Minister at the Papal See, and
will be driven thence to the Vatican.
Cardinal Secretary of State Jacobini on
behalf of the Pope will visit the Prince at
the residence of Herr Won Schloezer in
return for the visit of the Prince to the.
Pope. All the diplomats attached to the
Vatican will also visit the Prince at Herr
Won SchloeZer's residence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
RAILROAD RUMORs.
CRIME AND BLOODsHED.
Colorado Robbers Worst Men Who
Were Watching for Them and Escape.

Colorado Robbers Worst Men Who
Were Watching for Them and Escape.
DENVER, Dec. 17.-At Durango, Col,
early this morning several burglars, head
ed by a negro known as fBig Ike" picked
the lock of the door of the Bank of Du-
range. The negro entered the building
while the others remained outside. Three
citizens who were watching the bank,
having been notified of the intended rob-
berry, started to capture the negro. The
negro drew a revolver and fired, killing
Bruce Hunt, furniture dealer, and son
of Ex-Governor Hunt. The robbers then
escaped although shot at several times.
The town is wild with excitement and
the citizens are ready to shoot any of the
robbers should they be found.
AN EMBEZZLER CAUGHT.
NEW YORK, Dec. Thames Sheridan.
a clerk i'll the employ of NJ. Johnson, a
wholesale tea and coffee merchant at No.
80 Pine street, was arrested to- day by
Central Office detectives, charged with
having embeZzled a large amount Of
money from his employer. 1t is thought
that the amount may exceed $1,000. The
evidence of his dishonesty is conclusive.
SHIELDED BY HIS UNCLE.
MONTREAL, Dec. 17.-John Hennessy,
Discount Clerk of LaBanque du Peuple,
is a defaulter to the amount of $4,000.
His uncle has made good the deficiency.
AssASsINATED NEAR HIS HOMEE
RALEIGH, N. c., Dec. 17.-This morn
ing the body of VIM. Watkins, young
white man, was found lying within 400
yards of his fathers house, sixteen miles
from this city. There were many shot
wounds in his head. There is no trace of
the murderer.
A CONSTABLE'S VICTIM.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. IA dispatch
from Plaquemine says: ''While Consta-
BILE Saunders was conveying a cOlored
prisoner, whose name is unknown, TO a
Magistrates office, he shot him three
times, killing him. Saunders is now In
;oiI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

LONDON, Dec. ia Madrid dispatch
says that Sagasta has been elected Presi-
dent of the Lower Chamber of the Cortes.
A fragil modus vivendi appears to have
been temporarily arranged between the
Liberals and the government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18


Quincy enjoyed the novelty OF a rain Friday.
The numaer of winter visitors TO Tallahas-
see D. on thc Increase
A citizen 90 Gadsien county made over SIC
asa week ~ hunting offers.
Twenfy-siN barrels Of oranges were i'm
.1rted into hey West last week from Cuba
The city iafi az SfarSe was destroyed by
r FRIDAY. It was the work OF an incendi-
An infant child of A Smitl.. Of Bainbridge,
ra, died last Monday az the residence OF IL.
.-tla in Quincy.
A. ercak-thicf entered the bed room Of Mrs.
IT. E. Lamb. al Tallahassee, last Tuesday, and
..C So in cash thercfrom.
T.c Pensacola navy vard sectional dry
...s. which cost Sl.Qo.0Qo in lS77, Is rusting
.e- a1 the beach for want Of care.
tecsturz's artcsian well Is stin progressing,
capt. Paigetg says that he viii continue
.utl Ge either brings water or ire.
last sunday night a thief entered \. h.
.H.rs store. NJ Quincy, through window.
l sole shout s. IN cash and a few other
8.E. I.auier made the drst shipment from
iaasturr over the Florida southern Railroad.
!. Shipped ten boxes of oranges 10y that route
LrcelsT.
q rev station called Philips has been es-
ta -tci on the jacksonville It. Augustine
11 Halifax River Railway, about two miles
u The ferry landing lt = located at the
h--Es road crossing. near the residence Of
-'r-r Attorney Cheney.
Iaeshurz voted 60 an two vacant Alderman
ss raster,iav. The successful candidates
taEe the places Of Martin Record and
l1r.tF nahreV. tw9 men who were thrown
... because they reside IN NeWtown, an addi-
. HrlCh was annexed 20 leesburg couple
retrs ago. aud which district was thrown
%. rt the last election because it was proven
l-f -- was nos legally annexed.
L1st Mondays negro named Bob Dusen-
r made an attempt g rape n girl SIX
years cl age near Concord. The child.
-a-gltcr of Mr.. Welsh. Is said 70 bsdanger-
nilrcd- The villain made his escape;
g. $50 determined men. who have declared
sr intention never 10 return until he rs
.lree. are iu hot pursuit, and there Is but
--e l11Dt of ais being brought TO justice.
ne Lecsburg Nfsss says: Last Tuesday
a-lt s1ma PARTY OF parfie e. removed the
erass-ties and iron which the Peninsula Rail-
rl,l bad rlf down af the point where that
c.t and the fiorida southern cross. The
-ck was laid az this place IN order 10 force
~ t-ortla southern 10 make the crossing.
t-e lron Was thrown into a pond near by,
A-- lee erass-tics burned. The Florida South
90 pushed rapidly forward, and Is now some
-.-tarce this side of the crossing
lhe Leeseurg Nes1s rccounts a terrible ca
--e-aI De which occurred near that place last
Wednesday e follows: a construction train
a. ureeket four miles from Leesburg on the
--ltll southern Railroad this evening az
t = cioek- The fraln consisted OF about
ssfea Aat cars. which were being pushed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
THE SONS OF TOLL.
Trojan UniOnists Attempt to Roast Out
Their NOn-UniOn Rivals.

TROY, n. Y, Dec. 1.-THE old St.
Francis Church, which is occupied by
families of non-union moulders employed
in the Malleable Iron Works, was on fire
twice yesterday. 1t is alleged that the
fire was of incendiary origin, as an oil
can was found in the cellar near where
the fire started. Two laborers were
assaulted and beaten this morning while
going to the works by union moulders
patrolling the streets in the vicinity of the
works
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
Why suffer LONGER from dyspensia. indi-

gestion, want of appetite, loss of strength,
lack of energy, malaria, intermittent fe-
Vers, etc.g Browns Iron Bitters never
tail to cure these diseases. They act like
a charm on the digestive organs, remov-
ing all dyspeptic symptoms, such as belch-
ing, heartburn, biliousness, etc. Remem-
Der it is the only preparation that will not
blacken the teeth or give headache. Ask
your druggists concerning its merit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
A message was received from the House

a Wtssage was RECEIVED from the House
OF Representatives announcing the death
OF Mr.. Haskell, of Kansas, which was
Immediately taken up, and after some ap-
propriate remarks from Senator ingalls,,
OF that State, and on his motion the Presi-
dent of the Senate appointed Senators
Plumb, of Kansas, Cockrell, of Missouri,
and Dawes, of Massachusetts, commit
tee to attend the obsequies of the deceased
Representative. The Senate then, out of
respect to his memory, adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

The glory of man is his strength. If
you are weakened down through exces-
siye study, or by early indiscretions, Al
lens Brain Food Will permanently restore
all lost vigor, and strengthen all the mus
cles Of the Brain and Body. 81; 8 for S5.
At druggists, or by mail from J. II. Allen,
Sl5 First avenue, New York city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
WILLARD RESIGNS.
An Important Step, if True, in North
western transportation Affairs.


western transportation Affairs.
NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-It is officially an
nounced that Henry Willard has resigned
the Presidency of the Oregon and Trans
continental and Oregon Railway and
Navigation Companies; that W. Endi-
colt, Jr., of Boston, succeeds him as Presi-
dent of the Oregon and Transcontinental
Company, and T. Jefferson Coolidge, of
Boston, as President of the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Com
pany. MIR. Coolidge also en-
tiers the Oregon and TranscOntInentaI
Board of Directors. The reason assigned
for the resignation of Mr.. Willard is that
he became impressed with the conviction
that it would not be proper for him to con-
tinue as President of all the companies
whose management he has heretofore di-
rected, after the completion of the North
ern Pacific Road. Mr.. Willard some weeks
ago urgently pressed Mr.. Endicott to ac-
cept the Presidency of the Oregon Trans
continental Company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
Warehonsed and Unclaimed Goods

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Treasury
Department has issued circular limiting
advertisements of warehoused and un-
claimed goods to mere notice of the time
and place of sale and notice OF where
catalogues or inventories can be obtained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
Moonshiners Raided

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Deputy Col
lector Humphreys reports to the Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue the capture
and destruction of two Illicit distIlleries
and l, 400 gallons of beer in Lenoir county,
tiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
Florida Land Entries Reiected.

WAsHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Commits
missioner of the General Land Office has
rejected the entries of several persons of
lands within the abandoned Fort Brooks
military reservation, near Tampa, Fla,
and will sell 1t at public auction, after
aDDraiSpmpnt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

PARIS, Dec. 17.-Prince jerome Bona.
parte has decided to become candidate
for election to the Chamber Of Deputies
from the BarbezIeux department of Cha
rente.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

Mr.. J. 81. Hayman, Fleming, Ca, says:
81 used Browns Iron Bitters for malarial
fever with most beneficial results.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

Pixies TOOthache Drops cure in one
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

Mr.. II. W. Tifins, Bulbs Greek, Ca,
saws: "My wife recovered very quickly
from malaria and biliousness by using
Browns Iron Bitters."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Important Court Decisions-SkatingO oil
the Ice and FURRY of Snow.


the Ice and FURRY of Snow.
ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 17.-Supreme Court
cases thirteen, fourteen and fifteen were
finished to-day, and case twelve, Wood
bridge VS.. Woodbridge ct al, was taken
up. 1t will be concluded tomorrow, and
be followed by case sixteen, the Western
Union Telegraph Company VS.. Shotter.
THE KUKLUX CASES.
On Saturday, in the United States Court,
Judge H. B. Tompkins and Col. w. l.
Hayward argued the Banks county
kuklux cases before Judge McCay, deny
ing the right Of jurisdiction of the court
because of the uncOnstitutiOnality of the
act under which the prisoners were con-
victed. To-day Col. George S. Thomas
argued the facts in the case on the same
basis, and asked for a new trial. District
Attorney Speer replied to all the argu-
ments and points raised, and the general
opinion is that Judge McCay will refuse
a new trial, sustaining the jurisdiction of
the court and ordering the sentence to be
executed.
RAILROAD RUMORS.
Capt. G. j. Foreacre has not left the
Georgia Pacific Railroad to become Gen
eral Manager of the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railroad as reported,
nOT mas eA-OeudJOE rope DdTTOW De60
elected President of the Northeastern
Railroad from Athens, although rumor
says that he may be chosen to that posi-
tiOn when the stockholders have their
meeting. Capt. Foreacre is doing an i'm
portant work on the Georgia Pacific Rail-
road, which he has just opened to great
through connecting lines, and there is no
reason for any such change as reported.
WINTER IN EARNEST.
The weather is clear and cold, with a
very slight sprinkle of snow last night.
Several parties have enjoyed skating on
the ice to-day ON the ponds around the
CITY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

--f..iauer Thomas Opinion of the
.--.-.-rrt GRANTEES Submitted for the
rsritoI 4 Railroad Accident
Ssr Iee>burg Which Killed Two Per
and Injured Many Others.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

There is more fighting inside the Ken
lucky delegation than any other about
the Chairmanships and good committee
places. All the Democratic members OF
that delegation worked hard for Carlisle.
treated with distinguished consideration.
In recOnciling their individual ambitions,
and at the same time not unduly reward
ing Kentucky, Mr.. Carlisle is having
family difficulty of some proportions.
A CHAIRMANSHIP FOR HAMMOND.
Georgia will get one committee chair
manship. Mr.. Hammond will be made
Chairman of the Committee on Elections.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-12-18

of Ohio, and other prominent members of
the House, said to-day that the commit
tees would be announced Thursday. Mr..
Morrison and others, however. say that
Friday will be announcement day, as the
House stands adjourned to Wednesday
next, and as the holiday adjournment
will follow fast on the heels of the COM
mittee announcements there will be moth
ing of any Importance enacted in that
body until next year. A resolution to
make Friday the date upon which the
House will adjourn for the holidays will
be introduced Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-07

MILWAUKEE, Wis. Ang. Wheat-Easy
cash or August S1.0Ok, September $101X
October Sl.0iH5 Corn-Easier, No. 2 size,
rejected 444c. Oats-Firm and scarce; No
2 white 57112 Rye-Easy; No / sic, No 9
53c Barley-Tame, No , 70c. extra No. 3 4Sc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-07
Telling it very Short

'ill tell it, sir, in few words If | can, but the
story would fill book if justice was done to 1t ="
Surely, Michael, but put it short this time, so
lean squeeze it into page of letter paper"
Here you are, sir, then, and there are thous-
snds of people here in Binghamton, n. Y, who
will testify 10 the truth of what say. Ny name
is Michael Guilfoyle; am seventy-fouf years old
For about nine years was almost shut out from
the world by rheumatism. | had peddled small
wares in this city for years, and had to stop al
together. AT the best Of times could only hob
bic miserably about with my cane. ] was bent
nearly double with pain and weakness, and my
wreck OF aonce strcng man. None of the medi-
cines usually given for rheumatism did me the
least good sir. My old friends and customers
forgot me, as though were under ground, .
With the end Of my nose and the tips of my toes
Turned up to the roots of the daisies"
Ny days aud nights were doleful and painful. /
had no hope except in death That is Gods truth
and Mr.. Mosher, here, knows it,
Il can'ttell you how, but PARHER's Tonic cured
me. That was three years ago. I'm lively as a
cricket now, sir, and go my business rounds every
day, rain or shine. You may tell this to all the
world, and refer the doubters to me.
This preparation, which has been known as
PARKER's GINGER Tonic, will be called simply
PARKER's Tonic. This change has been made
for two reasons: first, because ginger Is an unim-
portant favoring ingredient, and second because
nndrincspled dealers deceive their customers by
substituting inferior preparations under the name
Of ginger.
There is no change, however, in the preparation
itself, and all bottles remaining in the hands OF
dealers, wrapped under the name of PaTker's Gin
ger Tonic, contain the genuine medicine if the
facsimile signature of HIsCoX Co is at the hot
tom of the outside wrapper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-07
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Aug 6.-Markets on change to
lay were quiet There were no features, and
the range of prices were as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-07
The Z Photographers,

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 6--The fourth annual
convention and exhibition Of the Photograph
ers association of America will be held III
the exposition building in this city. Already
delegates and exhibits are arriving.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-07

Business Troubles.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. q John T. r.
Brown, Robert H. Brown and Alfred
Bunckok, doing business here as lumber.
dealers and insurance agents, under the firm
name Of Brown Bros. & Co, made an assign
ment Liabilities, SlO0, 600; assets, half that
SUN and heavily incumbered
BosToH, Mass, Aug. "a special to The
Journal from st Albans, Vt, says: Hon.
Bradley Barlow, president OF the Vermont
National bank, of st. Albans, and also presi-
dent of the Southeastern railroad, states that
be has failed and that the bank has closed its
doors. Barlow says the embarrassment is
due to unsuccessful railway enterprises
BoSToN, Aug. GA meeting of the credi-
tors of C. H Ward, boot and shoe manu-
facturer, who suspended last week, was held
brief statement, reviewing his business since
it was established, and the causes which led
in his office, at which Ward made o
to his suspension. His liabilities, he stated
were about s745, 900, and the assets 1882, 600