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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
BISMARCK THE BRUTE.
His Hatred of Americans aud Jews Ex-
planned.

Lucy HOoper's Paris letter to Philadel-
phia Telegraph: l lately had the pleasure
of cOnversing with an American gentle
man who for some ten years past has
been residing in Germany, and who has
taken a great and patriotic interest in
the recent series Of events that have rem
dered the relations between the Imperial
Government and that of the United States
anything but amicable. He tells me that
the American Minister to Berlin, for some
time to come, will have a decidedly un-
comfortable time of it. Bismarck hates
the United States with the vehement
hatred OF a despOt for whatsoever stands
in the way of the perfect working
out of his will and pleasure. By or
in the taverns and hotels announcing
the date of sailing of the emigrant ships
for America, with the prices Of pass
age, ETC., has been strictly forbidden.
Since the Lasker incident our officials in
various parts of Germany find themselves
Stunned by all their old friends amongst
the natives, and especially by the army
officers. Cur ministers, too, are a good
deal looked down upon By the haugh-
ty Imperialists on account of the
very simple manner in which they are
compelled to live by reason of their COM
paratively small salary, which contrasts
untayOrably with the style maintained by
the Ministers from Great Britain, Russia
and France. Americans travelling in Ger
many for some time to come will have a
hard time Of it, owing to the tacit under
standing amongst all German officials to
show no favor to these detested visit
O?s, and to give them all the trouble pOssi-
bic. As to Prince Bismarck's hatred of
the Jews, it amounts to a positive mania.
My friend gave me an instance Of this de-
testation. A young Prussian army officer
lately became betrOthed to the heiress of a
wealthy manufacturer. The family were of
Jewish extraction, but all of its men,
bers, including the young lady herself,
have long since become converts to Chris
tianity, AS soon as the fact of his en-
gagement became known the bridegroom
elect was cut by one and all of his brother
officers, who would cross the street when
they saw him coming to avoid exchanging
salutatiOns with him. He applied to be ap-
pointed to another post, but through the in
fiuence of the Chancellor his applications
were invariably refused. He has now re-
signed from the army and is studying
law, preferring to relinquish his career as
a military man rather than to break Off
his engagement. In fact, it is not a plea
SAINT thing to be German citizen under
the rule of that prince of despOts and
most despOtic Of Princes, the German
Chancellor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
THE BERLIN MISSION.
Colonel Muckle, or Philadelphia, Men.
toned as Mr.. sargent's Successor

Colonel MucI1le, or Philadelphia, Men
toned as Mr.. Sargent's Successor
There is quite a stir excited in this city
by reports from Washington, says the
Philadelphia Record of Saturday, that
Col. NJ. Richards Muckle, Business Man
ager of the Public Ledger, has been spo-
ken Of as a successor to Mr.. Sargent as
Minister to Berlin. The appointment of
Mr.. Muckle is regarded as the one cOncil-
iatOry movement which might lead Ger
many to rescind its prohibition against
American pork, as that gentleman stands
well at Berlin with both the Emperor and
Bismarck. They have both bestowed
upon him signal marks of their favor for
services in the restoration of the National
Library at Strasburg, which was DESTROY
ed by fire during the FrancO-German war.
Col. Muckle was not prepared yesterday
to say whether he would accept the mis-
sion if rendered him. Domestic and busi-
ness matters would require him to give
such an honor some consideration, al
though he was inclined to discredit the
flattering rumor.
Mr.. George w. Childs, the publisher
aud proprietor of the Ledqer, said: ''If
the Colonel is selected for the Berlin Mis-
sion we will have to consent TO him Civ
ing his services TO the country. He is a
very bright and capable man, and would
discharge the duties acceptably. The
Colonel speaks the German language, and
his relations with the Government Of Ger
many are of the most pleasant character.
No man is better fitted for the place. Ii
Col. Muckle should be selected for the
mission we will have to give him a fur
Tough, and it will only be a fIrlough. He
has received several decorations from
the German Government in recognition
for services, and his selection would be
acceptable to that government"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
3 MINUTES WITH CHAs. READE
He Tells the Tale of the Duke of Wei
lington.

'.Luke Sharp has a letter in the Detroit
Free Press in which he describes a call
he inadvertently made upon Charles
Reade, he having mistaken his house for
that of Capt. Mayne Reid:
II was shown into a room that was half
parlor and half reception room. The next
moment | heard a slippered step come
shutting along the uncarpeted hall, and a
middle-siZed old man with short and thick
gray beard, a black silk skull-cap. a long
dressing-gOwn with dangling tassels,
stood at the door looking at me with knit
brows over his glasses, as if trying to re-
collect me. Then he glanced at the card
in his hand and said:
81 really have no recollectiOn-v then
he paused and looked inquiringly at me
over his glasses again.
II am afraid have made a mistake,' /
said; 81 expected to see Capt. Mayne
Reid. l was directed here.v
''Well," said the old gentleman, quiet
ly, Il think my neighbors might know
better than direct you here. If it were a
man less celebrated than Capt. Mayne
Reid l might be tempted to tell the Duke
of Wellington story. Ny name is Charles
Reade."
i apOlogized for my intrusion and tried
to express my pleasure at so unexpectedly
Sttluk ~ k6l6DIdleu man. ADMIT
was ratherconfused. l should, of course,
have interviewed him then and there, but
l lost my presence of mind. AS we stood
in the hall / ventured to ask him what the
Duke Of Wellington story was.
so, no doubt you've heard it," said the
author. ''It runs something to the effect
that some one said to the Duke that a
certain Jones had often been taken for
him, and theeDuke said that it was rather
remarkable, as he had never been taken
for JONES'"
Charles Reade saw me to the door him.
self, and that was the first and last time i
ever saw him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
WEALTHIEST WIDOW IN THE
WORLD.

A Few Facts About Mrs. A. t. Stewart.
Get us try to find good woman, says a
New York letter to the Albany Journal,
who is as interesting topic as a bad one
who shoots dogs for diversion. How will
the wealthiest widow in the world answer
our purpose? She is Mrs. Alexander T.
Stewart, of course. Her time of dotage
has come. She is "a years old, and is af
tlicted with many real and imaginary ills
OF mind and body. She worries a great
deal, and has become cOmplainer.
though some of the sunshine of her earlier
disposition glints into the gloom of
her expiring days. None except near
relatives and friends of long intimacy
visit her, and all of her business is trans
acted by eX-Judge Hilton. About once a
week she ventures out for short walk
on Fifth avenue. A stalWart watchman
follows ten feet behind, to see that nobody
annOys her. She carries few dimes in
her hand for beggars, however, and is
quite industrious in getting rid of them.
On returning to the great white mansion
which her husband built so like tomb in
its architecture, she takes nap as a cure
for the fatigue which the slight
exertion has brought on. The
house is gloomy, and the chief set
OF parlors is never opened. The parts
in use are the library, reception room,
two bed rooms, and the picture gallery,
to which access can be had by address
ing written request to Mrs. Stewart.
Ali sorts of stories, some of them mani
festly absurd, are told as to the diminish
ment of the old lady's fortune, and have
good reason to believe that conspicuous
law firm, under engagement to prospec-
tive heirs, are constantly making a study
OF the case with reference to future legal
contest. 1t is said that, besides real
estate, she has $25, ZOO, 900 in government
bonds. So much for our pecuniarily
greatest widow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
sUBTERRANEAN FIRE.
Mysterious Flames and a Slight Earth
quake in StambOuI


The imagination of the good people of
stamboul, says a letter from Constantine
pie to the New York Herald, is being much
exercised over a mysterious subterranean
fire that has broken out near the sea wall
at a place known as CoOm-Capon or the
Grand Gate. Blue flames are seen escan-
ing from a hole under the foundations
of an old mOrgne that is being pulled
down, and no one can account for the
existence OF the fire. ] obtained ac-
cess to the place yesterday with some
difficulty, as owing to an imperial order
issued the day previous, the morgue had
been rallied in and the approach of the
public forbidden. The hole in question is
about two feet square, but of what depth
it was impossible to ascertain. The
flames, which are Of a pale blue color,
only extend to a short distance above the
ground. There was no smell at all
noticeable, either of petroleum on
naphtha, but considerable heat was ex-
perienced when standing near the edge of
the hole. The people living in the neigh
bOrhOOd declare that this fire has been
existing for the last twenty DAYS, and
many of them will insist upon connecting
it with the last earthquake shock, which
occurred about that date, the flames hay-
ing been noticed for the first time on the
following morning. This earthquake
shock, by the by, was rather severe. The
cOnYulsiOn neither commenced nor termi-
mated with gentle oscillations, but came
in the shape of one very severe shake
which was much more suggestive of an
upheaylng force than wave Of motion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
HOW HE WAS CAUGHT.

a Blacksmith Who Became Suspicious
of Tilden G. Abbott, the Defaulter.
The story of the arrest of Tilden G.. Alb
bOtt, the defaulting Treasurer of the Union
Market National Bank, of Watertown, as
far as known to the bank people, says a
Boston special to the New York Times, is
as follows: "Recently blacksmith in
Pierce City, Mo-, i'll some manner un-
known came in possession of a cOpy-of the
circular sent out by the officers soon after
Abbotts flight, which contained descrip-
tiOn and photograph of the defauter. He
became convinced, after watching the
clothing dealer Foster that he was the
man called for in the circular. On Mon
day last he telegraphed to President Shaw.
giving him an inkling of his belief and
asking as to the amount of reward that
would be paid for Abbott's arrest. The
President informed him that $1,000 and
certain percentage of the money recovered
would be paid. The blacksmith then
caused Abbott to be arrested, and on
Tuesday'morning he telegraphed the fact,
stating also in the dispatch that Abbott
had confessed to his identity and that he
was willing to cone OH without requisi-
tion papers. The prisoner will not. in all
probability, arrive in Boston for a week
or ten days, as there will be many matters
10 august IN FIerce Clty pertaining to the
property in which Abbott had invested
portion of the stolen money. He will be
indicted and tried in Suffolk county, and
the directors of the bank will do all in
their power to have him punished to the
fullest extent OF the law. 1t is expected
that $4,000 at least will be recovered.
"Attention is now directed toward Alb
botts friend, John Hughes, of Watertown,
who was found in his company at Pierce
City. Hughes is understood to have said
that, While there, he had been acting really
in the interest of the bank in an endeavor
to secure Abbotts property and have it
signed over to him, but this story is de-
MED by the bank officers as an absurd
falsehOOds The aggregate amount of Alb
botts stealings, at last accounts, was
$4,000, and he had borrowed $4,000 more
from the bank on doubtful security, max
ing the total loss to the bank $40 900
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
PRESIDENT ARTHUR
Not Dissatisfied with the Results of the
Utica Convention

Not Dissatisfied with the Results of the
Utica Convention.
President Arthur does not feel at all
dissatisfied, says New York San Wash
ingtOn special, with the results of the
New York Convention; but, on the con-
trary, he thinks his friends there acted
with great wisdom and good Judgment
under the circumstances. OF course he
regrets the circumstances had not been
otherwise, but he recognizes the fact that
the action of the convention will not cause
any division in the Republican party in
New York, and he regards that as more
important than his own personal interests.
With regard to the report that he would
withdraw his name from the canvass. he
tells bis intimate friends that he has not
asked any support, and shall not decline
any support that is rendered him. He is
especially gratitied at the Endorsement
and approval of his administration by
every convention the Republicans have
held. That is all he permits himself to
talk about. He Will not discuss the prob
abilities of his denomination with any
one. The President is exceedingly sensi-
tive about the charges that he has used
patronage to secure delegates, for he
has conscientiously endeavored to avoid
making any appointments that might be
construed in this way. The Collector of
Internal Revenue in West Virginia. who
resigned to make a little campaign capi-
tai, has withdrawn his resignation, and
will go on working for Blaine with the
Presidents cordial apDrOVaI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
CONGRESS- WEEKS WORK
APPROPRIATION BILLS IN THE
WAY OF THE TARIFF BILL.

Three Days Expected to be Devoted to
the Latter. HOwever-An Attempt to
be Made to Secure Vote In the
Senate on the PIeurO- z neum onia Bill
To-Day.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-In the House
of Representatives tomorrow. after the
usual call of the States and Territories
for the introduction of bills, the Commit
tee on the District of Columbia will be en-
titled to the floor. The friends of the
tariff bill expect that Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday will be devoted to dis
cussion OF that measure. The Appropria-
tiOns Committee may, however, ask con-
sideration of the District of Columbia and
consular and diplomatic appropriation
bills, both of which have been reported to
the House. Friday will be devoted to
the discussion of private bills. The
bill to amend the act to execute certain
treaty stipulatiOns relating to the Chinese
has been made the order for Saturday.
The unfinished business of the Senate is
the pleurO pneumonia bill. Senator
Plumb has given notice that he viii ask
the Senate to vote upon it before adjourn
ment tomorrow. The next measure in
order is the Senate shipping Hll. This
measure mas Deen delayed TO await the ac-
ton ofthe House upon the Dingley bill.
1t was the purpose of the friends Of the
Senate bill in case the House sent them
the Dingley bill in the form which met
their approval to move its substitution
in the Senate for their own. The adop-
tion of the free shipping amendment by
the House has, it is understood, defeated
this purpose and it is now probnble that
Senator Frye will ask the Senate to
proceed to the discussion of the
Senate bill as soon as the
pleurO-pneumonia bill is out of the way
1t is understood to be the intention Of
Senator HOar to ask consideration of the
bill relating to bigamy-better known as
the Mormon bill-as soon as the shipping
bill is disposed of. Matters of general
legislation will probably be displaced for
day or two during the week by the In
dian appropriation bill, and 1t is possible
that the agricultural bill or the pensions
bill may be reported in season for action
before the end of the week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
a TOO PRACTICAL JOKE.
why Man Was Kept Hanging Over a
River in a Cable Cage.


An incident occurred In the big canyon
of Fraser river last week of nature so
terrifying that it makes the blood OF
the narrator run cold while he writes
A young Victorian who had been
engaged on the railway line, beirg
mustered out of service, started for
Victoria. AT the point where it is pro-
posed to throw a railway suspension
bridge across the Fraser river there is
stretched a cable, from which depends a
sort of cage or crate such as is used ia
pack fruit or cabbages in on steamers.
Passengers desiring to cross the river enter
this conveyance. Wires or STAYS extend
from the crate to a pulley on the cable.
and by means of line to which a horse
is attached, the crate is drawn from side
to side of the river. The cage hangs
about one hundred feet above the stream.
which bOils and surges beneath in a man.
ner that terrifies any person of weak
nerves who may intrust himself to the
conveyance.
Ten days ago, while making the cross
ing, the crate turned upside down and
10000 Canadian cigars and a quantity
of other light goods drOpI ed into the
Fraser and were lost. The incident was
still fresh in the mind of the young Vie.
tOrian when he entered the crate and
was drawn toward the other side. His
equanimity was not restored when, hay
ing accomplished about one half the pass.
age, he saw the ferryman leisurelY un.
hitch his horse and drive off. The day
was biting cold. A sharp wind blew
down the river and, whistling through the
bars of the crate, made the solitary pas.
senger's teeth rattle and his flesh Green
The situation was alarming. The trai
bark swayed too and fro, threatening witt
every blast that struck it to capsize anC
send the vOyager into the depth.
of the river. No one responded tC
his call for more than an hour
Then the ferryman, having finished
his MONDAY meal, returned with his horse
made fast to the line, and drew the half
dead young man to the shore. The situa
tiOn Of a person seated in a cage is one o
danger under the most favorable circum
stances, but under the circumstances il
which our young friend crossed it wa
positively alarming. The ferryman, it Il
supposed, desired to play a practical joke
but il will strike most persons as bein,
an exceedingly ill-timed one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
WITNESS WALSH.
characteristics of the Star Route In
former.

Characteristics of the Star Route In
former.
Walsh, of Louisiana, the much-desired
witness in the Kellogg case, says a Wash
ington special to the Philadelphia Record.
is fine-looking man. He is tall and we'll
formed, but a sinister expression spoils a
face that was once handsome. 1t is fiOrid
flushed with good living, but must once
have been delicate and refined. Walsh
has large head which is we'll set upon
his shoulders. He carries himself like a
comic opera king. He always dresses his
body and mis- thoughts in gorgeous cos
tune. He leaves the impression that he
is tropical product. He looks like the
typical Louisiana grandee OF the sen IT,
mental noyelists, who swaggers through
life with the ability to play cards in two
or three languages and make love in a
dozen, and with the absolute inability to
pay his debts. l have no doubt that Walsh
pays his debts; but the rest of the descrip-
tiOn fits. w alSh was in the Confederate ser
vice. The names of his battles are not re-
corded, but he rose to q Colonel, if not a
General. After the war he engaged in
the production of spirits distilled from
grain. He was not troubled when the
New Orleans distillers were prosecuted,
during the whisky ring excitement.
Thomas j. Brady, then Supervisor of
Internal Revenue for Louisiana, and after
ward Second Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral, derived such valuable information
from Walsh so say the wicked ringsters
who were prosecuted about the doings of
his naughty rivals in business that he did
not ask the District Attorney to put him on
the rack. After the shreWd and success
iul Walsh had made enough money he be-
came a banker and a broker in a small
way in New Orleans and here. He
dabbled in politics, too. 1t was his con-
nection with Kellogg as politician and
as broker that drew HIM into the star
route case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-28
DIsGUsTED BOOK AGENTS.
Canvassers' Troubles With the Pub
fishers of Mr.. RIaines Book.

CanVasSefs' Troubles With the Pub
fishers of Mr.. RIaine's Book.
Eight agents for James G. Blaine's
book, "Twenty Years in Congress-" says
a New York special to the Philadelphia
Times, met in a room in the Tract House
here to-day to discuss their troubles with
Blaine's publishers, the Henry Bill Pub
fishing Company, of Norwich, Conn. DR..
Ray, once an abolitionist, explained the
situation, after making sure, as he
believed, that no reporters were present.
He said they had been engaged last Nav
to canvass for Blaine's book, being
promised that the first volume would be
ready for delivery in September last and the
second in January or February of this year.
After canvassing long beyond the time
for the appearance of the first volume they
became suspicious and quit canvassing.
In January they were told they could not
canvass any more without giving bonds.
This was not in the original agreement
and increased their suspicion. Some
thought Blaine's Presidential aspirations
were at the bottom of it.
Several letters were read to-day, one
from G. &. Haskell, President of the pub
fishing company, dated January Is, say
ing that Blaine would under no circum-
stances be candidate for the Presidency,
Notwithstanding newspaper reports. On
April Is he wrote that the first volume
was out, but the agents would not sign
the bond. To-day they appointed a COM
mittee to see the publishers. Some of the
agents expressed the opinion that Blaine
had purposely delayed the book on ac.
count of his candidacy.