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Morris tribune., 1884-04-23

The secretary Of the California Agri-
cultural society estimates the growing crop
OF wheat at 90 per cent more than last year,
the onl y thing to be feared being the north
winds in the valleys.
Lee Pettis, one Of the men acquitted
Oh the assault on Emma Bond, was married
recently. The father of Pettis' wife killed
himself q year ago because of his daug hters,
affection for Pettis
Morris tribune., 1884-04-23

g. CRANSToN,
Attorney for Assignee.
Dated April /, 1854.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
IRVING MAKES TWO DENIALs.
He Has Never Taken any Active Part in
Politics.

Henry Irving denies, says the New
York Times, the cable story that
he is to be candidate for Parlia-
ment at the next general election as a
Liberal. He says he has no idea where
the report originated, though he thinks
it may have sprung from the fact that he
was recently elected a member of the Re-
form Club of London. He saws: "Of
course l am politician so far as every
respectable man is one, but no more. i
have never taken any active part in poll
tics, and probably never shall" As to
the report by cable to the effect that a
letter Of cOngratulatiOn on Miss Terry's
success in America was signed by the
Prince of Wales and other distinguished
English persons, and had been sent to
Miss Terry, to be received by her on her
birthday to-day, with a handsome testi-
monial, Mr.. Irving said Miss Terry knew
nothing about it, and he added: sEThe idea
OF the Prince of Wales signing such a
letter is ridiculous"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
GRAHAM WARNS THE REBELS.
A BOOmIet for President Plant.

1t is gratifying to make a note of the
universal esteem in which President
Plant, OF the Southern Express Company.
is held by the business public throughout
the Southeastern country. That his far
seeing and even brilliant policy has ac-
cOmplished wonders for that section is
evident. This is especially true
IN the case of Florida. No eulo-
gles can be too praiseworthv.
lie looked far into the future and proved
to be the man of the hour. As the Presi-
dent, also, of the great Savannah. Florida
and western Railroad-by the way, a road
OF magnificent equipment-and the Flori-
da improvement Company, he has been
largely instrumental in the upbuildmg
and development of this remarkable coun-
try.
While speaking of Mr.. Plant it is not
amlSS to say that the esteem and even
veneration in which he is held by the en-
ployes of the Southern Express Company
are impressive. Everywhere we went we
heard the most profound regard expressed
by the men for their chief. AS several re-
marked: eve look up to him as father.
Everything he says IS all right. We feel
like children of a big common family Of
which ne is the head"
Here is man whose whole course in
life has been distinguished by wonderful
business ability and sagacity-a man who
stands high wherever he is known-who
is respected by everybody. He is a man
of success, not by fate, but by the mere
force OF his superior abilities. Why not
nominate him for the Presidency Of the
United States? He is already Presi-
dent of four gigantic corporations,
all of which owe their stability
to his business genius. Why not make
him President Of the great national corpo-
ration? The presence Of a man like Mr..
Plant in the executive chair Of the nation
would command the confidence of the
whole business world regardless of party
feeling, and that this is what is needed to
insure the absolute prosperity of the
country. We have had about enough of
lawyers in high official position. Let
us try practical common sense business
man,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
SNEAK NEWS THIEVES ALARMED
They Threaten All Congressman who
Vote for the News Bill.

They Threaten All Congressman who
Vote for the News Bill.
Members of Congress from the rural
districts have been hearing from the
country editors, says the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Sun. es-
peclaIly the editors of country dailies, on
the proposed news copyright law. The
measure has no chance to 20 through the
House, it is as well to say, to save further
trouble. Enough members are already
pledged against it to defeat it. Scarcely
a Representative, aside from those from
the large cities, can be found who will
not quickly say, 81 am under pledge to
vote against the bill.'' One. Democrat.
too, said: 81 believe the principle Of
the proposed measure is lust. For
the life of me l can't see WHY prop-
erty In news ought not to be protected as
Well as property in any other form. But
If should vote for the bill it would be nv
political death. There al e in my district
lOur country dailies. Three of them use
What they call news plates'-six columns
OF stereotyped plates stolen bodily from
the city morning papers. 1t is done in
tnls way; In the large city firm gets
hold of a morning paper at O'Clock, scis-
sors out the best news, has il set I'M i'm
slX columns In an hour and a half, and
then makes as many stereotype plates of
that as can be sold to country dailies.
Inc plates are sent out on the early morn
ing trains, the country publisher has his
forms ready, and slaps these plates in and
goes to press, and by the time the
city papers are half delivered in
the town the local daily is out
with the same news in it, which it hasn't
paid a cent for, not even as much as the
ordinary cost of type setting, though that
SIX columns of news may have cost the
city publisher hundreds of dollars. Now"
said this observing but cOwardly Con-
gresham, Il look on such work as tbieV-
cry, but the proprietors of every daily in
my district have written me that if this
proposed bill passes they are ruined, and
Will be compelled to stop their dailies.
Some OF them insinuate and others say
boldly that l ought to know on which side
OF the case my bread and butter rests.
ana do, too. If was ready to renOunce
public life l would vote for that bill with
pleasure. AS it is, can't.''
There are several Congressman like this.
though the most of them are less honest,
and try to make themselves believe it
would be wrong to stop the thievery.
One Ohio editor who uses these stereo-
type plates is said to have written every
member OF Congress from his State that
every vote for this proposed copyright law
would be political death warrant. Great
is the power of the country editor, and
fore it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
a RAILROAD CONFUSION WAR
The Roads in Tennessee Obtain an In
junction Restraining Interference.

The Roads in Tennessee Obtain an In
Junction Restraining Interference.
NASHVILLE, Feb. 29.-The Federal
Court this afternoon granted the applica-
ton OF the railroad companies of the State
for an injunction to restrain the State
Railroad commissioner from interfering
with their business under the act of the
Legislature which vests the commission
with the supervision Of railroad opera
tions in Tennessee. Elaborate written
opinions were delivered by Circuit Judge
Baxter and District Judge Hammond.
District Judge Mey cOncurring. 1t was
held that the act of the Legislature Great
ing the Railroad Commission conflicts
with the 11th article of the State constitu-
ton and with the 14th amendment to the
Constitution Of the United States, and is
therefore null and void.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
TWO BROTHERS ON ONE GIBBET
The Legs of One Kicking the Other in
the Commissions of Departing Life.

The Legs of One Kicking the Other in
the Commissions of Departing Life.
CINCINNATI, Feb. pa dispatch from
Jackson, Ohio, says: "Luke and William
Jones, who with Laban Stephens had been
found guilty of the murder of Anderson
Lackey, were hanged to-day. The minis
ter made prayer lasting fully half an
hour. The drop fell at 1:12 O'Clock D. m.
VIM. Jones struggled, but Luke was still,
his neck being undoubtedly broken. The
bo OF William swung around, his legs
being drawn up till they touched his
brothers body, causing shudder of hor-
rOr among the spectators. The bOdies
after the usual medical examination,
were cut down and placed in the hands of
their friends. There was some talk in
the crowd OF lynching Johnson, who is in
jail for recent murder"
STRANGLED AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. ga Franklin
specia! says: civilian Moore, colored,
was hanged here to-day for the murder of
Lee Arman, Chinaman, last spring.
Moore expressed his willingness to die.
AT l2:2S the trap was sprung. After
hanging about half minute it was dis
covered that the rope was too long, and
that the feet of the culprit were resting on
the floor. He was raised to the platform.
the rope shortened, and a minute later
the trap was again sprung. The fall was
not sufficient to break his neck, and he
died OF strangulation in ten minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
RANDALL AND HEWITT AT WAR.
One Honest Claim that Ought to be
Allowed.

Between Mr.. Randall and Mr.. Hewitt
the relations, says the New York Times.
are, to speak automatically, strained.
The two eminent Democrats do not speak.
They usually avoid each other, but busi-
ness sometimes brings them together in
such way as to expose the sharp cor
ners in the dispositions of each. They
clashed just little Wednesday when Mr..
Hewitt, for the Ways and Means Com
mlttee, reported bill approving a claim
which he desired to have referred to the
Committee on Appropriations. Wide
awake Mr.. Randall heard the voice of Mr..
Hewitt and jumped at once to a conclusion
ana 10 ms feet. "Why should it go to
Appropriations? he asked with some as
perlty. Mr.. Hewitt explained that SINH
lar bills had been considered by the Ap-
preparations Committee while he was a
member of that body, and that it ought to
90 there now. 1t was to no purpose that
Mr.. Holman shouted, 'sThe claim is an
honest one, and ought to be alIOwed.v Mr..
Randall insisted that the bill should 90 to
the Committee on Claims, and demanded
a division to ascertain whether he or MIR.
Hewitt should be sustained. The House.
by vote of 63 to AZ, referred the bill to
the Claims Committee, and Mr.. Randall
resumed his seat with the air of a man
who is enjoying the satisfaction of defeat
ing his antagonist.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
srBOBACH CHARGES MALICE
lie Places the over Charges for whic
lie was Prosecuted at so

lie Places the over Charges for which
lie was Prosecuted at $40.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-Paul Strobach.
OF Alabama, was before Mr.. Springer's
Committee to-day explaining the accounts
of his office while he was Deputy Mar
shal. He said that he was in office only five
or six weeks, and that during that time
he had made but four accounts, amount
ing to about $3.50. The alleged over
charges in his office, he said, did not
amount to more than $50 or $40. The De-
partment of Justice, ex-Deputy Marshal
Strobach testified, had made charges
against many other officers for
rendering false accounts amounting to
thousands OF dollars, yet they were not
prosecuted. The special agents, he said,
had been sent to prosecute him upon
charge involving, according to their claim.
not more than $40. The whole power of
the department, he asserted, was turned
upon him and all of his prosecution had
been prompted by malice,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
BISMARCK AND AMERICA
Germany's Press Discuss the Reich
stag's Proposed Resolution of Thanks.

Germany's Press Discuss the Reich
stag's Proposed Resolution of Thanks.
BERLIN, Feb. 29.-The Nationa
Gazette hopes tnat the Secessionists will
not propose in the Reichstag a resolu
ton thanking the United States House o
Representatives for its resolution of con
dolence on the death of Herr Lasker un
less they previously ascertain whether il
can be adopted.
MAJORITY DOUBTFUL.
TeTmqnld, the organ of the Clerial
party, doubts whether such a sunerfin.
GUS and provocative resolution wonld
tnd majority. The Reichstag is NOT
competent to reply to a resolution of con-
dolence OF which they have received no
official cognizance.
DRAWING A COMPARISON.
The North German Gazette saws
that the remembrance that the
National Liberals expressed approval
When American Minister j. C. Bancroft
Davis refused the congratulations of the
frankfort Democratic associations on the
occasion of the American centenary does
not oDilge us to approve of Prince Bis
narck.s liiioerality, but we perceive the
DASMARCh OFFENDED.
a., De hreas Zeitung in discussing
the Lasker incident SAYS: ''The
Liberals, III supporting United
states Minister Sargent, do not consider
mat Mr.. Sargent has deeply offended
Prince Bismarck"
sARGENT's TACT IMPEACHRD.
Die POluiSche Nachrichten attributes
half the blame to Minister Sargent. 1t
asserts that he is lacking in political tact.
and so failed to keep the authorities at
Washington informed of the true state of
affairs in Germany.
ALL ON ACCOUNT OF SPITE.
The Cologne Gazette says: ''Prince Bis
marck might, perhaps, have forwarded
the resolution to the Reichstag If Minister
sargent had not, from easily explained
reasons, rendered himself obnoxious. We
nope this unfortunate incident will not
disturb the harmony of the two nations.
whose interests have been closely bound
together for many years."
me Liberal Correspondent doubts the
eXpediency of the proposed introduction
OF resolution of thanks in the Reichstag
by the SecessiOnists, and asserts that its
Il
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
Rescued from Daath

William J. COughlin, of somerville,
Mass, says: In the fall of 1876 1 was
taken with BLEEDING OF LUNGS followed
by a severe cough. / lost nv aDpetife
and flesh, and was confined to my bed. In
1877 l was admitted to the hospital. The
doctors said had hole in my lung as
big as half dollar. At one time report
went around that l was dead. gave up
hope, but friend told me of DIR. WILLIAM
HALLS BALsAM FOR THFs LUNGS. / got
bottle, when, to my surprise, l com
menced to feel better, and to-day | feel
better than for three years past.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
POSTAL APPROPRIATIONS.
No Postmaster to Receive Over 50 ,O
and S45, ,261, 900 the Total Asked for

NO Postmaster to Receive Over @4, 900
and $40, ,261 800 the Total Asked for.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The post office
appropriation bill, as prepared by the
committee to-day, appropriates for COM
pensation to pOstmasters 10000, 600, and
provides that no salary Of any postmaster
shall exceed $4,000 per year. The Post
master General is authorized and directed
10 readJust the compensation to be paid
from and after July l, 1884, for the trans
Qortatlon of mails on railroad routes by
reducing the compensation to all railroad
companies per cent. per annum below
the present rates, computed on a basis of
average weight The aggregate appro-
priation recommended In the bill is S45.-
26l,90O. The estimates for 1885 were $50
MO 1S9 ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
NO BATTLE IN S0UDAN.
GRAHAM AND GORDON ROTH
GIVE THE ENEMY WARNING.

Little Prospect that the Rebels will be
fut TO Flight by Threats-Firine
Heard Near Trinkitat, and an Ad-
vance Expected to be Made To-Day.
LONDON, Feb. 29.-Gen. Graham tele-
graphs from Suakim that the difficulty of
advancing is so great that the forward
movement has been postponed till to-
morrow, when he expects to make a
rapid march.
FIRING NEAR TRINKTTAT.
The latest adyIces from TrinkItat state
that nring began at noon today.
GORDON ASSAILED IN THE HOUSE OF
LORDS.
In the House of Lords to-day. the Earl
of CarnarvOn and the Marquis of Sails
bury made violent attacks upon the gov
ernment, based upon the slavery circular
OF Gen. Gordon. Earl Selborne, Lord High
Chancellor, and the Earl of Derby. the
Colonial Secretary of State, spoke in dep
recatlon OF the constant attacks upon
Gen. Gordon.
THE REBELS BOLD AND CONFIDENT.
TRINKTTAT, Feb. 29.-The enemy were
very bold yesterday and kept I'D firing on
Fort Baker all day long. None OF the
garrison were hit, but some had very
narrow escapes. Spies report that The
rebels are feasting and rejoicing because
they have received large reinforcemepts.
They state, also, that the rebels are erect
ing earthworks. A squadron of English
cavalry VIII act as scouts, with orders to
retire to the main body when they touch
the rebels. The rest Of the cavalry will
be massed near by to act as the occasion
may demand.
GORDON ADMoNISHEs THE sOUDANEsE.
CAIRO, Feb. 29.-Gen. Gordon,s procla-
nation to the SOudanese, issued Tuesday.
is as follows: 'Since my arrival have
given you sound advice. Everything has
been done to insure quietness and stop
blood shed. Ny advice has not been fol-
lowed. | am, therefore, forced against
my will to summon British troops. They
will arrive in few days when | shall Sc
Verely punish all who do not change their
cOndcct. You will know that | know
everything that is going on. 1t is right
that you should know my resolution
REBEL DEFEAT.
Advices have been received from Kas-
sala to the effect that the garrison made
sortie on the 18th inst, and totally de-
feated the rebels.
GRAHAM WARNS THE REBELS.
LONDON, March l, A. M.-Gen. Gra-
ham has sent flag Of truce to the rebels,
warning them to disperse. He admOn-
ishes them Of the risks they run by oppos-
ing the advance of Her Majesty's troops.
He also informs them of the conciliatorv
nature of Gen. GOrdOn's mission. 1t is
generally believed at Cairo that the rebels
Will not be deferred by this proceeding of
Gen. Graham, and that the British ad-
vance will take place to-day.
GoRDON's PROCLAMATION CAUSES A SEN
SATION.
CAIRO, Feb. 29.-Gen. GOrdOn's procla-
nation, as telegraphed, has caused a SEN
sation here. No demand for the dispatch
of troops to KhartOum has reached the
authorities here. 1t is generally believed
either that Gen. GordOn's object is to
frighten the natives into submission, or
that the telegram has been mutilated in
transmission.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
LORD CHUKCHILLs OppOsITION
APACHEs ON THE wARPATH.
Many Mexicans Massacred and the Saw
ages Not Yet Headed OF.

Many Mexicans Massacred and the Saw
ages Not Yet Headed OFF.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. pa special
dispatch from Tucson, Arizona, says:
''The Apache Indians are again commit
ting depredations in Sonora. On January
% they killed two men and stole horses
and cattlene Chinlpas."
On the Both they seriously wounded a
Mexican YaquerO near Tetuachi, and stole
the horses of some American prospectors
and the stock of Leonard Gomez, Prefect
OF the Arispe district. The authorities
nave sent a force in pursuit, but no news
mas been received from them as vet. The
Apaches are believed to be crossing the
border in several places simultaneously.
For the past few days they have been
depredating in the Sahuaripa district, and
killed one Mexican and wounded another
near Bamosi.
SEVERAL CORPSES FOUND.
Several bodies of MeXicans have been
found on Mexican soil near the border.
AT MarltaYi the Indians killed a Mexican
on the same day and another near Chira-
Vlrcha. The mail carrier of the SahuarIpa
route is missing and is believed to have
been killed. Large numbers of cattle
were stolen from Lospienras Delumbre.
A Federal (MeXican) force is in pursuit,
and another force is seeking to head off
the marauders. Col. Garcia with a large
force is also out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
SAVED FROM THE MOOSE.
High Lineage Lets KentuekIan o
with Three Years In Prison.

High Lineage Lets KentuckIan OF
with Three Years in Prison.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 29.-Thomas Critten-
den, son of eX-United States Marshal
Crittenden and a grandson of John j.
Crittenden, the noted Kentucky states
man, was to-day sentenced to three years
in the penitentiary for killing a negro
boy named Rose Mosby at Anchor
age, Ky. Crittenden is a wild, reck-
less youth, continually getting into
trouble. The negro bad testified in court
against him and when they next met
Crittenden killed him with q shotgun.
The sentenced man is also related to the
Governor of Missouri, and on account of
his family the best legal talent of the
State defended him. The case has at
tracted much attention here. 1t was
doubtful if the jury would convict Crit
tenden for the murder of the negro and
the decision was watched for with in
terest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01

The English Government have decided
to send courteous dispatch to America
relative to the action of Americans in
countenancing and assisting the dyna-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
The Commissions First Annual Report
Transmitted to Congress-

Transmitted to Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The President
to-day sent to Congress the first annual
report of the Civil Service Commission.
In his message OF transmittal the Presi-
dent says: ''Upon the good results which
the civil service law has already accom-
plished l congratulate Congress and the
people, and ayOw my conviction that it
will hencefOrth prove to be Of still more
signal benefit to the public service. l
heartily commend the zeal and fidelity of
the commissioners and their suggestions
for further legislation, and l advise the
making of such an appropriation as
snail be adequate for their needs" The
report OF the Commissioners makes a vol
ume OF l67 closely printed pages. After
a general review of the civil service law
and the preliminaries of the organization
of the commission the report states that
the several results which appear to be the
more direct objects of the law. and the
civil service rules as understood by the
commission are:
First. That official authority and influence
must not longer be used to impair the freedom
of elections or to cOerce the political action
of citizens.
Second. Extortion from those in public SER
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01

Eminent Chemists who have analvzed
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder use it
now, and have used 1t for years in their
own families in preference to any other.
because they find it free frem alum. am
monia or any hurtful drug. That it is the
most effective, the strongest, heaIthiest
and most perfect fruit acid Baking Pow
der made,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
n GALE OFF NEW ENGLAND.
Several Vessels Sunk and Many Live.
Probably Lost.

Probably Lost.
New HAVEN, Feb. pa heavy gale
prevailed last night and to-day all along
the New England coast. An unknown
vessel was seen to go down off Little Gull
Island, near the east end of Long Island
Sound. All hands were lost. Two schoon-
ers went ashore and sunk some time dur
ing last night in the lower harbor. Tugs
went TO the assistance of several men
who took refuge in the rigging, but could
not get near them. By means of boats
three men We're rescued, but one could
not be reached and was abandoned to his
fate. The harbor is very rough.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
Strikers Victorious

Boston, Feb. 29.-The strike of cigar
makers employed by II. NJ. Mason has re-
suited in victory for the strikers. Mr..
Mason yielded to the demands of his en-
ployes, that there should be no reduction
in wages or the suspension of the system
of punching.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-01
DEFAULTER POLK DEAD.
Heart Disease Carries Him OFF Will,
No One Was Expecting If.

NASHVILLE, Feb. Intelligence has
just been received ofthe death of Marshall
I. Polk, ex-State Treasurer, in East
Nashville.
Polk had been i'll for some DAYS, but his
death was unexpected. He was lying ON
his bed talking, as usual, to his fami-
ly, having been up and down all dav and
apparently in the same health as for sew
eral weeks. Even his family hardly knew
when he died. His son, James Knox Polk.
saw his arm fall, and went to him and
saw that he was dead. Several physicians
were called, and pronounced it heart