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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
Tragedy In KusSian Court Room.
London TegsqraDh

A terrible tragedy was recently enacted
in open court during the trial of two pO-
litical prisoners at Lusk. in the Russian
province of VOlhpnia. Two Poles, named
WierZbicki and Wilcznski, who were
banished to Siberia after the events of
1868. effected their escape some months
ago, but were lately arrested in the prov
ince OF Volhynia aud brought up for trial.
Wierzbieki is 80 years of age and his COM
paniOn 43. The jury found both prisoners
guilty Of the charge brought against
them, and the former was consequently
condemned to ninety strokes of the rod
ami hanishment tor life to the Siberian
mines, while the latter was sentenced to
ten years hard labor in the Siberian
mines and banishment for life.
Hardly had the two unfortunate men
heard their late when Wisrzbicki sprans
to his feet and exclaimed, ssBe accused,
ye soul murderers! You will not see me
tomorrow saying which he plunged a
large knife into his neck. Gre t confusion
ensued, and when the Judge called upon
the guard and prison warder TO remove
the wounded man those officials were no
where TO be found. 1t was afterward dis
covered that Wilczinski had escaped; but.
be was recaptured in the town. Wierx-
bicki lies in precarious state. little hope
being entertained Of his recovery. The
public prosecutor has ordered the arrest
of all the officials whose absence from
court permitted Wilczinskt to get away.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
AvENGING AMERICAS H

AS ENOING ~ vi tsRlCA'S HOGS.
The ChkGagO Liquor Dealers Not I'm
pressed with RetaliatOry LegislA-
tiOn.
CHICAGO, Jan. IA large number OF
interviews are published this morning
upon the action of the governments cf
Germany and France in prohibiting the
importation OF American pork and the
probable effect of retaliatory measures on
the part of Congress. The importers of
French and German wines generally join
in the view that an import tax, such as
would prove equivalent to the stoppage
of their importation, would result in a
much stronger protest on the part of the
people of those nations than the general
ity of the American people have taken in
the exclusion Of American pork, as it
would vitality affect a more numerous
class. Anything short OF q prOhihitOry
tariff would simply result in the prOcur-
ing of the wines through English agents
at small percentage OF increase in
price. One large dealer said: IA slight
increase in the tax on cheap Rhine
wines would avail nothing, but If 81 per
gallon should be added the result would
be TO drive such wines out OF the market
and cause both France and Germany to
reconsider tnelr acilOn on the pork queS-
tiOn, and not seek to keep out all ship
ments without any discrimination as to
quality"
The interviews with wholesale dry goods
men are generally to the effect that an in
crease in the duty on dry goods would not
have any effect in inducing the two ma
tions to modify their orders of restriction
against American pork.
CHALLEAU COMING TO OPPOSE RETAIL
ALTON.
PARIS. Jan. 12-LeOn Challeau will
sail for America via England on Tuesday
next. This mission is to prevent, if pOssi-
BILE, the United States government from
adopting retaliatnry measures on account
of the refusal of France to permit the i'm
pOrtatien of American salted meat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

MADISON, FLA, Jan. 12.-The confer
ence here is progressing finely. The
preachers all seem to be enjoying them
selves very much. Most of the day was
taken up with the reports of committees.
Tomorrow, or Monday, will be an interest
ing day. The appointments will be made
then. The Sunday school mass meeting
will be held tomorrow afternoon. Ad-
dresses will be delivered by DR.. Young,
Mr.. Gambler and DR.. Wharton.
of Baltimore. Tomorrow is the
day for the ordination of
elders. The Committee on .Forei n
Missions made favorable report. Out
of $4,000 assessed, $4,000 had been col
lected. A collection was made for the
balance. Nine hundred dollars was
raised. The reports showed that in many
collections more had been raised. A call
was made for spe' ches from all ministers
who had collected more in their circuits
than was assessed, but there were so
many that there was not time to hear
them all. The city is again enjoying the
climate peculiar to Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
WOKKMEN KIOTOUS.
S2O Seize Train in Oregon, and Troops
Sent to Preserve Order.

s2O Seize Train in Oregon, and Troops
Sent to Preserve Order.
PRNDLETON, OREGON, Jan. 12.-At the
beginning of the week 220 discharged
railroad men spent their wages for whisky
and in riotous living. They came here
two days ago dead broke and demanded a
free ride to Portland and were refused.
Yesterday they boarded the regular West
bound train and held possession. The au-
tnOrlties appealed to Gen. Miles, who or
dered a company of infantry to be
sent Immediately from Walla Walla.
When they arrived the mob still
refused to leave the train, but permitted
the mail car TO go. The situation is per-
ilous, as 500 more discharged men are
expected to arrive Sunday. No outbreak
has occurred yet. The men are holding a
meeting. The citizens are doing their
best to provide for the men, who are per-
tectly destitute. No serious disturbance
/, anticipated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
WINTERS INCLEMENCIEs.
A January Thaw Swelling the Rivers Of
Ohio and Kentucky.

A January Thaw Swelling the Rivers sR
Ohio and Kentucky.
CINCINNATI, Jan. PA dispatch from
GallipOlls, o., says: 1.-THE Kanawha river
gorge passed down this morning with the
tow boats Charles Brown, with three
loaded coal boats; Persey Kelsey, with
one loaded coal boat; Henry Debas, with
four empty barges, and the Sam Clarke,
with Is empty barges. There were also a
number of loose barges, some of which
were badly broken up"
PETERSBURG, VA, Jan. 12.-lt has
been showing at Highpoint, n. c., and in
that vicinity nearly all the week. Last
night another storm set in, and the ground
was covered to a depth of FROM ten to if
teen inches on the level.
THE JANUARY THAW.
CINCINNATI. Jan. IA special from
Charleston, West Virginia, says: "AK
unprecedented rise in the Elk river, q
branch of the Kanawha, has caused loss
OF not less than 100000 in slaves, bark
and lumber. Among the losers are the
Oxley Staye Company, who lose thirteen
valuable barges of slaves; the PostOn
StaVe Company $25, 900. Malley & Threl-
keld's saw mill $4,000. The KanaWha
has not yet broken up"
A special from Catlettsburg, KY, says:
''The rise in the Big Sandy river has
begun, and reports from Louise court
house indicate that greater rise still Is
coming. No damage has been done yet.
but lumbermen are fearful.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
A NOTED KU 3sI4N's DEATH.
Gen. Fadejew Lays Down HIS Life OF
PriVatiOn and Glory.

Gen. Fadejew Lays Down His Life of
PrivatiOn and Glory.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 12.-Gen. Rats
Law Andrejewlttk Fadejew, Director o
Roads and Canals, is dead at the age of
5S. Born in 1926, Gen. Fadejew was
educated at an artillery school
in st. Petersburg. He served fifteen years
in the Russian army in the Caucasus as
aide. .de-camp to Prince Bariansky and
the Grand Duke Michael. In 1854
he became a Major General and took
up his residence i'll Moscow, where
he devoted himself to studies
upon the Russian army. He published
sixteen Years OF War in the Caucasus
and Letters from the Caucasus" He
WAS also the author OF two works on Pan
SlaVism, which attracted much attention
throughout Europe, the first in 1860 and
the second in 1870.
In the latter work he proposed the pro-
lection of Saws, the partition of Austria
and war with Germany. The controversy
thus provoked compelled his retirement
from the army. Since then be has pub
liShed several works on military topics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

Protection of Home Industries De-
manded of the Party in Power.


manded of the Party in Power.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 12.-There
were about forty delegates present this
morning at the Labor Conference, which
convened at the Assembly building. Gen.
S. J. Crooks, of Brooklyn, was made tenn
pOrary Chairman. After the appointment
Of Committee on Resolutions, and call
for national convention, Jno. A. Rooney,
Of Brooklyn, presented resolutions de-
claring that the protection of home indus
tries was one of the fundamental princi-
pies Of civilized governments, denOunciny
the proposed changes in the tariff laws,
and pledging the conference to refuse
its support to any candidate tor national
or State office who was not in accord with
the sentiments of the conference. g. A.
Cavanaugh, of Dakota. presented resOlu-
tiOns thanking the Congressman who ad-
VUCaUod tho nnssufro nf tha hill granting a
pension to the soldiers OF the late war,
the bill granting pension to soldiers
confined in rebel prisons, and the bill to
equalize counties. Both sets of resoIu-
tions were received with applause and
referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
W. A. Carsey, of New York, read let
ters from Mayor Powderly, of Scran-
ton, John Jarrett, of Pittsburg, j.
H. Williams, of Ohio, David Law
son, of Indiana, and other
prominent labor men, expressing their
approval of the objects OF the conference,
and regretting their inability to he present.
After the appointment OF a Committee
on Permanent Organization the conference
adjourned until O'Clock. letter from
Dennis Kearney was read by one of the
delegates, but it was not received with
any enthusiasm. In his letter Kearney
says: ''Our platform must be, as you say,
short and to the point. Big pay and
sh rrt business hours hits the nail on the
head, covers everything, protection and
alI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
FRANCIS WAR IN ToNQUIN.
Canton Fearful of Attack. and the
Air Thick With Rumors.


Air Thick With Rumors.
HONG KONG, Jan. l2.-The Chinese au-
thorities have fears of the French enter
tanning designs upon the city of Canton,
and the natives are very uneasy.
eOURBET's ADVANCE.
Hai-PhOng dates Of the 7th instant state
that Admiral COurbet will advance upon
Bacninh without waiting for reinforce
ment5.
RUMORs or NEGOTIATIONS.
PARIS, Jan. 12.-La Figaro asserts that
direct negotiations between China and
France will shortly be resumed on a
basis of a new frontier in the TonQuin
and amnesty Of the Black Flags. China
is also to guarantee free navigation OF
the Song kOir river to Loo KAY.
La France states that the French Gov
ernment is assured that England has
urged China to accept accomplished facts,
and to arrange terms OF peace with
France.
CHINA's CONFIDENCE.
BREsLAU, Jan. 12.-In his letter to Herr
Fleischer, the editor of Die UeuScher
ReUu, Marquis Tseng states that if the
French threat to exact a war indemnity
from China is seriously meant, it is at
present somewhat premature, for despite
the fall OF SOntay, China is far from think
ing that she is on the road to Sedan.
although word from England or a hint
from Germany would have made the
French pause before Great ng the troubles.
the effect of which Will be ielt at Pekin
for years. Neither power moved finger.
Perhaps they will find out their mistake
when the inland tax on foreign commerce,
instead of being abolished, as was in
tended, becomes to be doubled.
NEWSPAPERS AT LOGGERHEADs.
PARIS, Jan. I3, A. Me Temps de-
MES Ld FigdrO'S story relative to the re-
sumption of negotiations between France
and China on the new basis of settlement.
and asserts that Prime Minister Ferry
has received no fresh proposal from
China.
THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE DEPUTIES.
NJ. BrissOn, on assuming the Presidency
of the Chamber OF Deputies to-day. deliv-
cred an address in which he pointed cut
that it was the duty of the Chamber to
preserve the present generation from a
repetition of the severe experience of the
past, and to lead the country saf, ly
through whatever difficulties may beset
her path.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
Chilli and Perm

LIMA, Jan. 12.-Yesterday a battalion of
800 men, organized in the department of
Aucachs, arrived in this city. Gen. Osma
states that the provinces under his COM
mand are tranquil. The government has
ordered postpOnement of the election for
Deputies until the 10th of March. The
city of Trujillo has presented the name of
Col. BOrgOnO ss a candidate. The Chilian
Chamber of Deputies has approved of the
treaty OF peaoe with Peru.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
TIE KHEDIyE AND THE SULTAN.

LONDON, Jan. IA Cairo dispatch
states that there has been a change in the
relations between the Khedive of Egypt
and the Sultan of Turkey. The latter is
manifesting a more friendly feeling to-
warns the Khedive. Zebehr Pasha's
troops leave Suez to-day for Suakim to
assist Baker Pasha in relieving the garri-
sons OF TOka and Sinkat Baker Pasha's
expedition, after accomplishing the relief
Of these ports. will return to Cairo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
MAJOR BABC0CK's LETTER.
OFFICE OF LIGHTHOUSE ENGINEER,
SIXTH DISTRICT

n. 4. ,
SIR am in receipt of your card with q
received frnIR Mr.. q. NJ. Sorrel. agent of the
Ocean Steamship Company OF Savannah,
dated December Is "a copy OF which encl0sel
must have originated in his office.
l enclose copy of my letter from Mr..
SOrrel. The statement that | said that ''If by
the lst of October the sites in South Carolina
were not satisfactorily settled would erect
the lights on the Georgia sites.' is not correct.
| stated that if on the Ist oil October anything
appeared that wOuld cause a long delay, /
would put up the two lights on the Georgia
sites.
When that date arrived, TO all appearances,
the titles cOuld be completed in few days,
and were perfected, as the board knows, but "a
few DAYS since.
The lighthouse tender Pharos has been or
discharges her cargo at Mayport. and viii re-
main on the work until completed.
The scOw, with pile driver, engine and other
material for this work. is ready at Charleston
TO be tOwed t. the Savannah river.
The work viii be continued as rapidly as 4
sailing tender will permit until completed.
The fact that all the iron work for these
range lights has been stored In Charleston
over two years awaiting the perfection OF
titles seems 10 30 for naught with the people
interested
The main trouble seems to be their inability
to understand why an officer of the govern :
ment cannot. or will not, violate the United
States statutes to serve their pecuniarv in
terest. Very respectfully,
o. f. BABoocK,
Maj. Engs., L. II. Eng.
Mqi0r .. p. Heap. Y. s. A., En0iAeer Sscf',
L. II, Board, Washington, D. 4.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
The Mississippi River Convention

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12.-President
Block, of the Cotton Exchange, has ap-
pointed the following delegates to the
Mississippi River Improvement Conven-
tion to be held in Washington February
3: j. II. Oglesby, Chairman, e. Richard
son. j. M. Parker, A. Il. Miller, T. b.
Hoffman, Newton Bucknor, A. d. w ood,
S. ii. james, John Chatfee, and l.. E..
Moore
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

DUBLIN, Jan. 12.-The IrisA Times in
Inmates that the tour of Henry George and
Michael Davftt through England and
Scotland has been abandoned, owing to
the hostility of one section of the Irish
party to Mr.. George.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
Herr Lasker's Body Started for Ger
MANY.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE remains of
the German statesman, Herr Lasker, were
taken to Europe to-day on the steamer
Neckar of the Bremen line. Moritz
Lasker, brother of the deceased, accom-
panied the body, which will be taken to
Berlin for interment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
ENGLAND after French Francs

LONDON, Jan. 12.-W. Graves, the Eng
lish COnsui-General, is collecting evidence
of the amount of losses sustained by Brit
ish subjects at different points in NADIA
gascar during the recent bOmbardmGnt
French,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

WASHING ron, Jan. l2.-The War De-
partment 10 informed tnat the condition
OF Gen. Mckenzie is considerably im-
proved. The report is made by Que OF his
staff officers, VINO recently visited him at
BlOOmIn gdale. The medical officers of
that asylum, however, still refrain from
expressing an opinion a5 TO his chances of
recovery. 1t Is generally believed
that the present improvement is but
temporary and that a reaction will follow.
His restoration To the command is re-
garded as an impOssibllity, and vacancy
viii soon occur IN the grade OF Brigadier
General. Gen. Wesley Merritt, Superin-
| tendent Of West Point Academy, ana Col.
ID. 5. Stanley, Oi the 22d Infantry, are the
officers most prominently mentioned as
likely to receive the promotion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
FENCE CUTTING A PELoNY.

The Judiciary Committee reported fa-
vora0ly a bill making fence cutting a
felony pun shable by from 2 to years in
the penitentiary, and the killing OF fence
cutters caught in the act of applying
wire cutting niDDerS iustitable homicide
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
SAVANNAH RIVER LIGHTS.

Representative BIount. Stirs Up the
Lighthouse Authorities with Regard to
Them.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Representative
Blount. who is very earnest and prompt
in looking after Georgia's interests, re-
ceived yesterday another communication
respecting the proposed range lights on
the Savannah river. Mr.. Blount sent the
editorial respecting the matter which
lately appeared in the MORNING NEWS
and received a copy of the following
letter:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Treasurer
Wyman says now that no notes of the de-
nominations of two, five and ten dollars,
and only $1,894 of the denomination of
one dollar are in reserve of the United
States notes held to redeem other United
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
ONLY $40 MILES OUT,
a Verdict for $40. 600

RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 12.-The suit of
the Kendall Bank Note Company, of New
York, against the State Board of Sinking
Fund Commissioners, terminated tonight
in the Circuit Court of Richmond with a
verdict for the plaintiffs for $4,000, the
full amount claimed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

BOSToN, Jan. 12.-The foreign exhibit
tion which was opened Sept. 9th was in
formally closed tonight. 1t has been a
financial failure, the deficit being placed
as high as $4,000. The exhibits were
turned over TO the customs officers, who
are now in charge Of the build ng.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
KHAR1oUM TO BE EVACUATED

The Guns in the Place and All the Pow
der to be Destroyed.
PARIS, Jan. PA telegram from Cairo
states that the Egyptian government has
given orders to evacuate Khan toum. The
guns will be spiked and the powder de-
strOVad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
Jew and GENTLE at the Altar

PEsTH. Jan. 12.-'The Upper House Of
the hungarian Diet has rejected, by a
vote Of 200 to 1871, bill legalizing mar
rlages between Jews and Christians.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
spain,s Treaty with America

MADRID, Jan. 12.-In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day, Sennr Ruiz Gomez, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, submitted for
ratification the draft OF the proposed com
mercIal convention with the United
States,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

Bids to Build the Exposition building.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12.-Notice has
been given that bids and estimates for the
construction Of the Exposition building
would be received until January %.
Specifications will be furnished by the
Director General on application.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
Proposed Laws for Texas.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, Jan. 12.-In the
State Senate to-day bill was passed that
all the public domain except homesteads
to actual settlers be donated to public
SohOOia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
MORE NEWS PROM THE CELTIC
Last Seen 700 Miles West of Fastnet
Still Sailing in Safety.

Last seen 1OO Miles west OF Eastnet
Still Sailing in Safety.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE British steamer
Lndgate Hill, Capt. Allen, from New
York, Dec. 81, for London, has passed
Lizards Point. She reports having
spoken the White Star steamer Celtic on
the 9Th inst. in lat. 40 deg. 80 min.
north, and long. 90 deg. 80 min.
west, which is about 700 miles west
of Fastnet. After breaking her shaft the
Celtic beat about several days, the Cap
tain hoping that when the weather mod
Grated he would be able to return to New
York. The vessel, however, drifted too
far South, and finding it impossible TO
beat back, he decided to proceed eastward,
the passengers approving his course.
ONLY $40 MILES OUT.
LONDON, Jan. 13, 2 A. M.-The steamer
Payonia, which arrived at Queenstown
yesterday, reports that she passed the
Celtic at 10 O'Clock Thursday night $40
miles west of Fastnet light,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

LONDON, Jan. 12.-Several shocks OF
earthquakes were felt yesterday at the
towns Of Lingugessa aad Castiglione, on
tae Island OF sicily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
BATTLES WITH THE FLAMES
The Management Of the BellevilIo Con

The Management Of the Belleville Con
vent Blamed for the Loss OF Life.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 12.-The COroner's jury
holding the inquest on the victims of the
BelleVille Convent fire returned verdict
to-day that the fire department did all
that could be done under the crcumstan-
ces; that the use of dOrmitorIes above the
second story in such buildings should be
condemned; that there should he a legis-
lative enactment on the subject, and that
the blame must rest upon the manage
ment of the institution for not having
taken the precautions which the size and
character of the building and the number
of its inmates required. Sister Eenthina
has been appointed Mother Superior of
the order in Belleville to I'LL the vacancy
caused by the death of Mother Mary
jerome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
wOoLEN MILLS IN RUIiss.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Jan. II -
Knowles wOolen mills, at Newcastle, are
on fire and will be totally destroyed. The
fire originated IN the picker room. The
loss will be from 10000 to $4,000. 1t is
partially covered by insurance through
Philadelphia agencies. One hundred and
fifty hands are thrown out Of work by the
fire.
VALPARAISO HOTEL BURNED.
VALPARAISO, Jan. 12.-The grand hotel
Vina Del Mar, in this CITY, was totally
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

MADRID, Jan. liking Alfonso and
the queen received the Comte and Com
tesse de Paris upon their arrival at the
Royal Palace,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
RUIN AT TUNNEL HILL, GA.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. IA fire at Tun-
nell Hill, Ga, this morning destroyed the
four leading business houses of the city.
The loss is $4,000, and the insurance
$4,000. The fire originated from detec-
fiVa fine
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13
GIVEN UP TO THE FLAMES.

IPSWICH, MASS, Jan. u, 10 P. MA
fire broke out in the WillOwdale Mills
this morning and entirely destroyed the
main structure, which was of stone and
wood, and five stories high. An immense
stock of blankets in process of manufac-
ture was entirely destroyed or rem
dered useless. Much valuable ma
chinery was also destroyed. The
loss cannot be determined as yet, but will
probably reach $500 The upper story
was burned last Wednesday afternoon. No
help was furnished by the town of Ips-
wich as the Willowdale people, it is said,
had told the engineers two years ago that
they could manage their own fires after
the department from Ipswich had extin-
gulshed a fire there
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-13

%Among the most efficaeious Of RENE
dial agents are the medical preparations
from the laboratory Of Mrs. Lydia Z.
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.