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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
RIVER AND HARBOR FUNDS.
A Total of S11 900, OOOto be Appropria
ted-s5, ,OO0, 900 to Go to the Missis

Total of 81 ZOO, ,OOOto be Appropria-
ted-S5, 900, 900 to Go to the Missis-
sippi and Its Tributaries
WASHINGTON, March 27.-The River
and Harbor Committee has nearly COM
pleted consideration of the proposed river
and harbor bill. 1t is understood that the
aggregate of the bill will not exceed
$11,OOO,OOO. The principal sums of the bill
will be appropriations for the Mississippi,
Missouri and Ohio rivers, and the great
harbOrs on the Atlantic. Pacific, Lake and
Gulf coast. To the Mississippi and its
tributaries about S5,00O,000 will probably
be appropriated. The committee has not
yet decided what part of that amount
shall be expended upon the Mississippi
itself. The members of the House are be-
ing invited before the committee to make
such statements as they may see proper
concerning improvements in their respec-
tive districts and States. The bill, it is
thought, win be reported to the House not
later than April 30.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
The Trade Dollar swindIe in Euro

The Trade Dollar Swindie in Europe,
WASHINGTON, March 27.-The Secre-
tary of State, acting on information re-
ceived from the Secretary of the Treas
ury, has notified the United States Con-
suls at all the principal immigration ports
of Europe that trade dollars in large
quantities are being purchased in New
York for export, with the supposed view
of putting them off at par on emigrants
about to embark for this country. The
Secretary suggests that the consuls do all
in their power to prevent .emigrants TO
the United States from being imposed
upon with regard to the real value of the
trade dollar, and to take such measures
as may be deemed necessary for their
protection in this respect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
POCAHoNTAs' sEALED MINES
Operatives Deny the Imaginative storie
of a Sensationalist.

Operatives Deny the Imaginative Stories
of a SensatiOnalist.
LYNCHBURG, March 27.-Tne NeaCS to-
morrow will contain an emphatic denial
from the miners and officials at Pocahon-
tas of the many reports alleged to have
been telegraphed from there concerning
the demand recently made for the OPEN
ing of the mines. The details of
the alleged kilograms are pronounced
untrue, the only basis for the
sensational story being that a quiet meet
ing was held and committee appointed
to consult with the Superintendent whose
opinion as to the impossibility of recover
ing the bodies was received with due re-
spect and without teXcitement.T The meeting
adjourned as quietly as it had assembled,
and was not attended by a single woman.
No prayer was offered, and, in short, the
accounts of which complaint is made are
pronounced to be greatly exaggerated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28

GALVESTON, March pa dispatch
from San Angela says: "The stage from
Burnet was stopped by robbers on Tues
day. The driver was robbed and letters
were opened. The thieves built fire and
awaited the other stage, but fell asleep
and let it pass unmOlested. On Tuesday
night the stage from Abiline was stopped
two miles from here by two horsemen,
and the mail ransacked. A female pas
senger named Morris was R0bbed of
small sum of mOneYv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
The United States Authorities Hood
Winked.

NEW YORK, March 27.-EI Separa.
tistd, the organ of the Cuban patriots in
this city, to-day states that twenty-five OF
the refugees from Cuba were patriots, and
that eleven out of the twenty-five only
sailed for San Domingo last Tuesday
Deputy Pima and the remainder are still
in this city. The party that left was fur
nished with $1,000, and it says that they
will soon be back in Cuba fighting against
the Spanish Government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
The Ohio GubernatorIaI Canvass

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, March 27.-Goy.
Hamilton has made public letter adj
dressed to the Republicans of the State,
in which he says that he was a candidate
for election for the full term. having been
elected Lieutenant Governor and become
Chief Executive upon the election of
Governor Cull0m to the Senate, but he
has become convinced that the sentiment
of the party is overwhelmingly in favor
of Ex-Governor Richard J. Oglesby, and
therefore he withdraws from the canvass
for the nomination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
Dispatches Not Put UneIer a aIIcroscone.
The PIenary Council.

CLEVELAND, o., March 27.-The Cath0-
Tic URirerSe will publish the following TO-
morrow: "In accordance with letters
apostolic by Leo MIL, Archbishop Glib
bOns has cOnvOked the third Plenary
Council of Baltimore to be held in the
Cathedral of that city on November 8,
1884,"
this morning letters OF conversion. 1t is
predicted that this VIII be the greatest
council of the Catholic Church held in
America
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
Three Men Drowned by q Boat,s Capslae

CLARENDON, PA, March 2T.-Yester-
day afternoon five men started from BOyd's
Eddy in a small row boat with a large cir
cular saw to take it to Parker for shipment.
When passing over the big falls near the
mouth Of Clarion river the boat capsiZed
and Hamilton Walker, VIM. Watson and
David Fair were drowned. The others
escaped by olinging to the boat. Walker
leaves a wife and seven children. Watson
and Fair were both single.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28

PETERSBURG, VA, March 27.-Judge K.
c. Schell, a prominent Readjuster, who
was elected Judge Of the Dinwiddie Coun-
ty Court by the Readjuster Legislature,
died to-day after lingering illness. The
deceased was 80 yearsOf age, and was a
man Of fine literary attainments. AT one
time he was editor OF the Petersburg In
telhgeRcer, a daily newspaper published
here before the war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
AGENT MEEKERs SURVIVORS
> 1888 for the Mother and Daughter
Included in the Ute Claims.

81 1888 for the Mother and Daughter
Included in the Ute Claims.
WASHINGTON, March 27.-The Senate
to-day passed bill to provide for the pay
ment of ten claims for depredations COM
mitted by the Ute Indians at the time of
the massacre at the White River Agency
in 1879. The number of persons included
in the bill is eleven. The amount is about
$4,5OO, of which SITS is for Mrs.
Meeker and $460 for Miss Josephine
Meeker, the wife and daughter of Agent
Meeker, who was killed by the Utes. The
daughter has also been dead year, hav.
ing died in Washington, where she was
a department clerk, The moneys paid
out in satisfaction of these claims is to be
refunded to the United States by taking
the amount out Of any moneys in the
Treasury under the act to accept and
ratify the agreement with the cOnfeder-
ated bands Of Ute Indians. and to make
appropriations for carrying out said
treaty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
Prohibition Prohibits.

MCPHERSON, KAs., March 27.-Last
Friday a man named HerOld opened a
saloon in Canton, in this county, in def
ancc of the law. On Monday he got into
a row with one of his drunken customers.
and was shot by a constable. The women
of the place raIded his saloon on Tuesday,
and poured his liquors into the street, and
he now realizes that prohibition prohibits.
The conduct of the women is indorsed bv
all good cifiypne
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
MARCH's MAD WINDS.
Further Reports from the Cyclone
Destructive Blow at Denver.

Further Reports from the CyclOne-A
Destructive Blow at Denver.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 27.-A dispatch
from BrOokville, Ind, says: "The village
of Scipio, near the Ohio and Indiana line,
was swept out of existence by Tuesdays
tornado. Only two houses remain and
they are badly damaged. Rev. Joseph
Winston was killed."
A wEATHER-BEATEN PATH.
HAMILTON, o., March 27.-The cyclone
that destroyed the village of Scipio Tues
day afternoon, besides killing Mr.. Wins
ton, fatally injured Z. Kales and seriously
hurt Mrs. Stevens. The storm followed
nearly in the track of another that oc-
CURED two years ago, going across the
country to Collinsville, tearing down all
trees and fences and running many farm
houses and barns. The loss is 100000.
TERRIBLE STORM AT DENVER.
DENVER, March 27.-The most dis
astrOus wind storm known in many years
struck this CITY this morning at 10 O'Clock,
and at this hour (9p. m.) continues with
unabated fury. Many of the finest build
ings in the city, including the City Hall
and MOffat & Hassler and Symes Il Cliff
ford blocks, were unrOofed, and signs and
awnings were torn down and scattered
everywhere. For several consecutive
hours the wind maintained velocity Of
sixty miles an hour. Several persons
were injured, but none fatally. Tele-
graphic communication with outside
towns has been interrupted. 1t is impos-
Sible to estimate the loss at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
The Fielder Claim Against Brazil.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-A joint reso-
luton reported from the Committee on
Foreign Relations was passed by the SEN
ate to-day, requesting the President to
bring to the attention of the Emperor of
Brazil the claim OF Helen NJ. Fielder.
executrix of Ernest Fielder, deceased,
against the Brazilian Government, grow
ing out of a contract for the hire of a
steamer to transport emigrants from the
Southern States to Brazil in 1867.
Mr.. HOar remarked that he thought il
a bad policy for Congress to interfere in
the business of the Executive Depart
ment in regard to foreign governments,
but he did not wish to prejudice this
claim by an unfavorable vote upon it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
NOT A VICTORY FOR BISMARCK,
Carl schurz Declines the testimonial.

NEW YORK, March 27.-The movement
on the part of the friends of Carl Schurz.
to raise him testimonial Of 100000, has
been abandoned at the earnest request of
Mr.. Schurz. A considerable portion Of
the sum named had already been paid
into the fund, and without doubt the full
amount would have been raised. The
matter coming to Mr., Schurz's knowl-
edge, he requested that the money should
be returned to the subscribers, and out Of
regard to his feelings this has been done.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
Vacations for Letter Carriers.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-The House
Post Office Committee to-day decided, by
a vote Of against 4, TO recommend the
passage of a bill providing tnat all letter
carriers at free delivery offices shall be
entitled to leaves of absence at the rate Of
fourteen days in each year without loss Of
pay, upon the same conditions now grant
ed to employees in the Post Office Depart
mont
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
savannah's Committee Again Heard.

WASHINGTON, March 2l.-MayOr Lester
and the other members of the Savannah
committee were heard to-day by the Com
mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Mr.. Nichols was with them, Arguments
why new buildings should be erected by
the government at Savannah for a post
Office and court house were made, and the
meagre accommodation of the government
in the way Of buildings at Savannah was
shown. The committee was very favora-
bly, impressed by the arguments made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28

COLUMBUS, GA, March 27.-The Re-
publican Convention of the Fourth Con-
gressiOnal district was held at Hamilton
to-day. r. d. Locke was elected Chair
man; Walter H. johnson and j. &. Beall
We're selected delegates to the Presidential
Convention from the district, and resOlu-
tiOns were adopted favOring Pleasant,
Buck, Pledger and Forsyth for the State
at-large. No candidate for Congress was
named. The delegates favor Arthur for
President
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
sena1ors IN Route r. FIorido

WAsHINGTON, March 27.-Senators In
gals, Sawyer. Jones, Of Florida. and Man
dersOn, together with their families. left
Washington this morning by the Atlantic
Coast Line for pleasure trip to Jack
sOnyille, Fla. They were accompanied
by Sergeant-at-Arms Canady of the Sem
ate. They are to return to Washington
by next Tuesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
A Fatal ARRAY Between German Army
nmrara

BERLIN, March PA fatal affray is re-
ported from Giesen. A Captain and Lieu
tenant OF the German army were playing
cards. Some dispute arose and they fell
into quarrel. The hot-headed Iieuten-
ant became furious, whisked out his sa-
bre and gave the Captain death stroke.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
GEORGIA REPUBLICANS.

Congressional Conventions Held at Co
lumbus and Americus.
AMERICUs, March 27.-The Republi-
cans of this Congressional district assem-
bled at Heads Hall at 10 O'Clock to-day.
Enthusiastic speeches were made by Col.
''Jack" Brown. B. F. Brimberry, w. A.
Pledger and other delegates. The dele
gates elected to attend the National Con-
ventiOn at Chicago are Elbert Head, of
Americus, and Z. S. Small, of Eastman.
Both are cOlOred. The alternates are B.
G. Mitchell, of Americus, and W. ID. King,
of Hawkinsvllle. They go uninstructed,
no choice being expressed. Jack Brown
claims that their election is a Pledger de-
feat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28

NEW YORK, March 27.-Augusfus
Schell died at O'Clock this morning. He
was conscious up to within fifteen min-
utes of his death, HIS family gathered
around mis- bedside when he expired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28

NEW YORK. March 27.-Jay Gould ar
rived here this morning in his yacht Alta
lanta, making the run from Fortress
Monroe in eighteen hours.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28

LONDON, March 27.-The Swiss Federal
Council has ordered an immediate execu-
ton Of the order of expulsion against the
four Anarchists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
A BATTLE IN A BANK.
ONE ROBBER SHOT DOWN WITH
HIS PISTOL IN HIS HAND.

One Of His Companions Captured and
the Other Escapes-The Bank ohiciaIs
FOrewarRed of the Intended visit and
Forearmed-Bullets Flying Thick and
Fast.
GALVESTON, March PA special from
Wichita Falls says a daring attempt
to rob j. G. James bank was made yes
terday afternoon, by Charles Z. Bagley,
Wiley Hayes, Frank Parmenter, and John
Kinkaid, Texas ranger. the last named
acting with the robbers for the purpose Of
trapping them. The proprietor of the
bank had been notified of the intended
robbery, and Sergeant Grimes, of the
State troops, was stationed in the vault.
The robbers rode up to the bank and Bag
ley and kinkaid entered, the former
smoking pipe. Hayes and Parmenter
held the horses outside. Bagley covered
Cashier Ashby James with a six shooter,
and commanded him 10 place all the
money in bag.
THE ROBBER SHOT DEAD.
Mr.. James laughed at the idea, and his
hilarity enTaged Bagley, who, with an
oath, presented his pistol at the Cashiers
heart. Sergt. Grimes, who saw the pro-
ceedings from the vault, instantly fired
AhN tOhANhAo Va a uOuUAE-UAIIEAAEA SHOT,
gun into Bagley, and Kinkaid followed
with his revolver. Bagley staggered and
fell with a bullet in his forehead and a
load of buckshot in his breast. a book
agent named Weare, who happened to be
in the bank, rushed out past Parmenter
and emptied his pistol at him. The Teller
of the bank, who was stationed in a store
opposite, thinking Weare was one of the
robbers, held him at the muzzle Of his
Winchester rifle.
THE OTHER ROBBERS.
Lieutenant Schmidt and another rangGr
fired at close range on Parmenter and
Hayes. Neither Of them was bit, and
Hayes made his escape. but Parmenter
was captured at his post. He did not
finch under the fire of the officers.
Bagley lived several hours after being
shot.
A COrOner's jury was impanelled and
a verdict of justifiable homicide was re-
turned. One Of the jurors wasa brother
in-law Of the notorious james Boys, but
is a worthy citizen of this place,
Bagley had on his person letter of
membership in the Baptist Church of Pill
grim's Rest, of EtOwah county. Ala.
Hayes and Parmenter are frem Kansas.
Dispatches Not Put Under Microscope.
LONDON, March 27.-The Central News
some lllne ago asked the courts 10 grant
an order directing an inspection of the
documents in the possession Of the East
ern Telegraph Company, the purpose
being to show that the latter i'm
properly divulged dispatches to the
Central News, giving the result
Of the battle at Tel FL kebir. JUS
tice Field refused to grant such an order,
but the Central News was not satisfied
with this decision and carried the case on
appeal to the Court of Queens Bench.
This court gives the Central News no
greater satisfaction. 1t has Just dis
missed the case with costs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
Attbe State CaDitaI

ATLANTA, GA, March 27.-The Cover
nor to-day offered a reward Of 500 for
Henry Wilson, who killed Rena Wilson
in Miller county, last November.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
The Railroad Commission did not de-
eide the Savannah case to-day. as the
Board of Trade added new statistics in
their behalf. The railroads have been
notified of the fact and further hearing
set for April Is.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
APRINCE,s PErrY SPITE.

Bismarck WithhOlds His Hand from
Sargent - Sargent's Promotion Will
Give Him the Dry Grins.
BERLIN, March 27.-Die Deutsche 1aqe-
bldtt says: CAT the dinner which he gave
in honor of the Emperor birthday, Prince
Bismarck greeted Minister Sargent with
a courteous bow, but shook hands with
all the other diplomats"
NOT A VICTORY FOR BISMARCK.
Apropos of the appointment of Mr..
Sargent to be Minister to Russia, Die Bcr-
liner Idgebldtt considers that America
has conferred a demOnstrative honor upon
Mr.. Sargent which cannot be regarded as
a victory of Prince Bismarck's policy.
The North German Gazette, Prince Bis
marck's organ, is silent on the subject,
LOOKED UPON AS HAPPY SETTLEMENT.
LONDON, March 27.-A Berlin cores
pOndent says the transfer of Mr., Sargent
to St. Petersburg is regarded here as a
happy settlement OF personal difference
which had become acute. 1t is thought
that President Arthur will not hurry to
fill the vacancy at Berlin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
necreased InternaI Revenue Reoeipts

Decreased Internal Revenue Receipts
WASHINGTON, March 27.-During the
first eight months of the present nscal
year the internal revenue receipts We're
AIS O00. 500. a decrease of S1s, ,451 ,260, as
compared with the corresponding period OF
1883 The aggregate receipts for Feb
ruary were 50, ,O3O, ,s62 less than for Feb
ruary, 1888.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
PARNELL's ELECTION PLANS.

MI. ParneII expects, under the present
franchise, that his party will be able to
carry 70 seats in Parliament at the next
general election. The candidates, he says,
will be required to give a pledge that
they will sit, act and vote with the Irish
party or resign. 1t is necessary, he be-
lives, to make provision for eligible candi-
dates who are poor. In his opinion, f40,-
600 would be sufficient fund TO cover
election expenses, and to secure con-
stant and efficient attendance of Irish
members in Parliament.
The Orangemen and Liberals of Ulster
are negotiating with view to a division
of the seats of Parliament at the next
general election, so as to prevent the
election of ParnelliteS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
MIR. Parnell Predicts the Rejection O
the Franchise Bill by the Lords

the Franchise Bill by the Lords.
DUBLIN, March 27.-The Freeman S
Journal, of which Dwyer Gray, men,
Der of Parliament, is editor, pub
fishes this morning an interview
with Mr.. Parnell. The House of
Lords, Mr.. Parnell believes, will reject
the new franchise bill. The result of this
will be the dissolution of Parliament and
an appeal to the country. The govern
ment, he says, is dependent upon the com.
mittee of the whole upon the Irish vote
for majority.
The raising of a general fund is con.
templated to meet the exigencies of the
Parnellites.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28

Five Children Killed by Poison or Tri-
chinOsis in Glynn CoUnty-Further Par
tieulars of the Cyclone in the state
jacksonville Republicans IndOrsc the
Citizens Municipal Ticket"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-28
THE LAST OF THE SUPPORT

Mr.. BLACKBURN, OF kentucky. IN max
ing the closing argument in support
of the bill deprecated any dis
cussion founded on prejudice
n the one hand or ON sympathy on the
other. He argued that in common JUS
tice and fairness Congress should grant
the relief asked for. The government
would not lose a single penny, and its
financial condition was such that it did
not need the money that was involved,
and he submitted to business men and to
practical lawmakers that no objection
could be reasonably lodged against the
petition of these people. 1t had been said
that the passage Of the bill would result
in the repeal of the internal revenue sys-
TEN. The gentleman from New York
Mr.. Hewittl no doubt spoke from his
honest conviction, but he spoke for
himself alone, and no other
man, who spoke in support of the meas
ure, held views similar to those. The
gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Ran
DAILY had said that the course of whisky
legislation had been in the interest of mo-
nopoly, and that he opposed it because it
was monopoly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-30
BREAKFAST BUDGET.

D. Appleton 4 Co. willpublish q volume
which is intended to be in some sort a re.
ply TO "The Brcadwihncrs." Its title,
'I'hc Aloney-mallers," suggests the latter
work.
General Grant, in writing his antobi
ography, says that the things he remem.
bers most wildly arc those OF his early
life, and that the Mexican war seems more
distinct to him than the rebellion. ng
II grave was opened at the Bethlehem
Cemetery, Albany, \. y, last Friday, and
the corpse, which had been buried twenty
nine years, was found in perfect state 81
preservation, even hair and eyes.
1t Is said that one Of the highest of The
high Episcopal churches in New York
c0mpels its women members who comics:
having sinncd to wear next the skin {
heavy brass plate, on which is Il crucitix
Lady Hope Grant has presented to the
Museum OF SCIENCE and Art ut Edinburgh
the golden jug or ever which was oyer
to her husband by the officers OF the
British army in China in 1860. 1t VA.
purchased by them out OF the "loot" o
the Summer Palace ut Pekin. 1t is O
solid gold, and stands twelve and hal
inches high. The bullion value is est
mated at nearly f3O0. ,'a
Robert Bonner, writing Of the groom
who takes care OF Maud s., says: III,
sleeps on cot in her stall, und one nigh
recently, when the weather was warm, but
threatened to turn cold, he purposcly wen
to bed with very little cIothingon himself
knowing that il it turned cold during tn,
night he would feel it and would wake up
when he could put additional clothing OF
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