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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
PETTICOATs IN POLITICS.
The Ladies to Exert Their influence i,
the Presidential Campaign.

The Ladies to Exert Their Influence i'm
the Presidential Campaign.
WASHINGTON, March THE National
Woman's Suffrage Association. which
has been in session here several days. ad-
journed sine die to-day. At private
session of the association this morning
plan Of future action was mapped out
and agreed upon. 1t was decided to hold
conventions during the coming year un-
der the auspices of the association in
every State and Territory not now organ
lied for wOman's suffrage, and that upon
the Vice Presidents of the association
should deyolye the superintendent of
what is known as legislative work in their
respective States and Territories. This
legislative work consists in endeayOrs TO
secure the adoption by the State and Ter
rltOrlaI Legislatures of recommendation
to their Representatives in Congress of
the proposed sixteenth amendment to give
the freedom of the ballot to women. 1t
was also decided to use all the resources
at the command of the association to de-
feat any Presidential candidate. by what
ever party nominated, who is opposed to
woman suffrage. The views of several
candidates on this question are to be OBJ
tanned by the executive officers of the as
ISOLATION, Mrs. Stanton, Miss Anthony
and Mrs. Sewall, and when obtained
those officers will issue an address to the
women of the country directing the
course to be followed by them with re-
spect to the candidates. 1t is not pro-
posed to aid any candidate to secure cleo
ton, but to defeat every candidate not in
sympathy with the objects of the associa-
fiOO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Pope Unknown at Twickenbam


GA lady friend of mine," saws a writer
in contemporary, 'Ewho is of a some.
what literary turn, wanted to CLEAN all
she could about the author of the sEssay
on Man, who, as every one knows, lived
by the banks of the Thames. Walking
into a highly respectable linen draper's
shop at Twickenham she mildly asked OF
the young gentleman behind the counter
II he could tell her where Pope used to
live. The amiable youth spent a few
minutes in quiet thought, and then called
across the shop, John, can you tell the
lady where the Pope used to liyeY How
ever, before the answer could be given the
proprietor Of the establishment appeared
and said: Nonsense, you stupid fellow
the lady wants to know where Mr.. Pope,
the builder, used to live.' Such is ephe-
neral fame, and such is the local anti
quarian knowledge of the inhabitants of
TWickenham.D
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
KENTUCKY WHISKY.
An Enormous Volume of Currenc
Changing Hands in Louisville.

An Enormous Volume of Currency
Changing Hands in Louisville.
The paramount Importance of the
whisky industry TO Louisville's financial
and commercial affairs. says a Louisville
special of the 4th instant to the PhiladeI-
phia Press, was never more forcibIy illus
trated than on Tuesday. Owing to the
agitation and uncertainty of the bond ex-
tension measure now pending in Con-
gress, the whisky trade has been at Yir-
tual standstilI for the past month, and in
the way of round lots little or nothing has
been done. Sellers confident of the ulti-
mate passage of the bill have repeatedly
refused full market prices for
their goods in bonds, and buy
ers unwilling to take apv risk
In their purchases have refused 10 nav A
single cents advance over the figures that
ruled In the market a month ago. As
consequence the Withdrawals from bond
from day to day during the month have
been exceptionally light. Indeed, almost
every gallon Of whisky in bond in this dis
trict upon which the tax became due and
nayable has been held with the hope that
the relief measure would become a law
in time to give the owners't two years more
time in which to await profitable mar
ket. In this hope they have been disap-
pointed under the operation of the exist
ing law.
Tuesday was the last day for the pay
ment of the tax on all whisky manufac-
tured in December, 1880. There was ac-
cordingly a rush at the Collectors Office,
not dissimilar to the sale of tobacco
stamps after the rebate in the tax last
summer. During every hour of the day
money flowed into Col. Bucknor's hands.
Every deputy clerk was worked to his
utmost, and when the closing hour of
business came the records showed the
collection of something over $130. 900. in
addition to all the Withdrawals of whisky
for export, which were very heavy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
A FIGHT IN A CAVE.

A Desperate Encounter Between Two
Officers and Criminal.
Two officers had fearful encounter In
cave at Tuckerton, six miles from here,
Wednesday, says a Reading Pa. special
of the 9Th inst. to the Philadelphia Times,
with Gallagher, the man who was accused
of committing an indecent assault upon
little girl named Mary Blumm, from the
effects of which she has been lowering
between life and death ever since. Gala
CHER was liberated several weeks ago,
since which time the girls mother has
been receiving scurrillOus and threatening
postal cards with Gallagher's name at
tached. The officers went on his track.
armed with a warrant, charging him with
criminal libel. They espied their man at
TuckertOn and made for him. Gallagher
took to his heels and disappeared into a
cave just discovered near the village.
This contains many chambers and has
already been explored many hundred
feet. Gallagher knew the ground better
than his pursuers. They met in large
inner chamber, dark as pitch. Gallagher
was armed, and drawing a bead on the
officers fired, the bullet grazing the head
of one. The officers dropped TO the
ground, lying perfectly still. They
conld only locate him by the glittering Of
his pistol. One of the officers then fired
in rapid succession, while the other crept
up in the rear and attacked him. The
three then had a desperate hand-tO-hand
encounter, but Gallagher, who is DOW
erful young fellow, was finally Oyerpow-
cred, handcuifed and brought to this city
and put in jail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
NFLEAN HANGED.
Dying in an Open Field for "A Crime
Committed Five Years Ago.

Dying in an Open Field for Crime
Committed Five Years Ago
FoLKsTON, March david Mclean
(white) who has already been the subject
Of frequent mention in the MORNING
News in connection with his confinement
i'll and departure from the Chatham
county Jail at Savannah, was hanged in
an open field near Traders Hill, in this
(Charlton) county, shortly before O'Clock
to-day in the presence of large crowd of
spectators, most of whom were. as is u.s.
ual ON such occasions, colored. McLean's
crime was most heartless one. Its date
was February 5, 1879, and its victim
William F. Sexton. A dispute over the
ownership of a few fence rails excited
McLean's wrath, and going to SeXton's
house few nights afterwards, he called
nm to the gate and renewed the quarrel
AS Sexton turned to return to his house
Mclean shot him in the back, inflicting a
wound which resulted in death few davs
subsequently. The murderer fled to
Florida but was tracked, brought back on
requisition, and after long battle for
life IN the courts, eXpiated his crime as
already narrated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
SUSPICIOUS CAREIEssNEss


A Railroad Paymaster Left %2Y .OOO
Where Thief Picked it up Without
Trouble
CHICAGO, March About one O'Clock
last Saturday afternoon Paymaster c. S.
Bartlett, of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad, left his office for lunch
without taking the precaution to close
the combination of the large safe in which
Uhe money for the paymen. of the en-
ployes was deposited, leaving the room
without awaiting the return of the other
attaches of the office, who had also rome TO
Iuhch' Before his return the safe
was robbed of all of IFS contents
with the exception of some nackaSes If
nlckels and small change. the total
amount taken, as near as the cOmpanv's
oihclals can estimate, being $4,000 On
tue lacts becoming known and an inyes-
IlgatlOn beng instituted, ,PaVmaster Bart
lett was discharged from the service of
the company for negligence, and the mat
Ter was placed in the hands of detectives.
An enort was made to keep the affair
quiet, IN the hope that the detectives
would be facilitated in their work. but
upon the matter becoming known. and in
the belief that exaggerated statements
would be published concerning the rob
berry, the officials showed willingness
that the exact facts should be furnished
to the public. The theory advanced by
the treasurer of the company is that the
robbery was accomplished by a sneak
thief. There are two doors lead
ing to the cashiers office from
a vacant room, one of which was
FOUND agar on the paymaster's re-
turn. The paymaster's room is located
III the general offices Of the company on
the second floor of the building, and was
constructed especially to guard against
intrusion or theft; but in this instance
the most ordinary precautions appear to
have been ignored.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
UNDER THE RED CROSS.

Miss Clara Barton Reports the Progress
of her Work Among the Flood Suf-
o ferers.
w WASHINGTON, March Miss Clara
Barton, President of the American Asso-
citation of the Red Cross, who is person.
ally experimenting the work of affording
relief to the flood sufferers along the Ohio,
telegraphs that the headquarters of the
Red Cross Association in the field have
been removed to Evansville, Ind, where
letters and contributions should be adj
dressed. She reports widespread de-
struction in all that region, and says that
the sutferings and losses of the people
have been greatly increased by snow and
ice. In addition to money and supplies
which continue to arrive from local Red
Cross Societies, Miss Barton reports the
receipt of purses from bOatmen. miners.
loggers, and old soldiers, money being
sent from the most remote and unlocked
for quarters. The relief work will con-
tinue for some weeks to come.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
GRANT AND TILDEN.
Their Whereabouts and Present Physf,
Condition. 50 far "a Knnrrr, In, I,nhlio

Their Whereabouts and Present PHYSICAL
Condition, so far as Known in Public
A late New York special says that
there is constant inquiry over the coun-
try, and many contradictory statements
there, regarding the health of Gen. Grant
and Samuel j. Tilden. The other dav
when Gen. Logan and Emory Storrs re-
turned from visit to Grant they reported
that he was all right except for rheuma-
tism and slight weakness in bis injured
limb.
Gen. Dan MacauIey, of Indiana, who
recently called on Grant, says it took
three men and pair of crutches to get
HIM down the front steps into his carriage
when he went out to drive.
1t seems little singular that mere
spraIn, such as his surgeons first re-
ported, should keep him housed for two
months.
IAden's valet reports him quite well to
callers, but very few are admitted to his
presence
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Political Prattle-The Fighters in Court
Fears of an Overflow.

ATLANTA, GA, March Gov. Nc
Daniels has notified the Mayor of Ala
paha and the Sheriff of Berrien county to
see to it that the civil authority is pre-
pared to resist the renewal of the recent
riot, when the parties are brought to trial.
BOYNTON NOT A CANDIDATE.
Gov. BOyntOn IS in the city to-day and
positively declares that the statements
that he is to be a candidate for Governor
are wholly unfounded. He is not in the
race.
JUDGE SIMMONS CANVASS.
Judge I. j.. Simmons is also here and
IN consultation with parties who are
pressing him to announce himself can
didate against Governor Mcdaniel. The
matter has been under discussion for sew
eral weeks and is now reaching final
stage.
ONLY A JOKE.
State Senator Pike was misunderstood.
de did not state that he was going to run
against Congressman Gambler. 1t was a
joke of thOughtless friend.
GAMBLERS CHANCES.
Mr.. Candler's supporters feel very con-
hdent of his denomination.
CAPT. JACKSON FIRES HIS FIRST Elm.
Capt. Harry Jackson to-day delivered
the Grafton at the exercises of the Litho-
MIA High School, which is considered the
opening Of his campaign in this district.
He is showing great activity in his pre-.
liminary canvass.
THE WARRIORS IN COURT.
Edward Mercer and Councilman Kutz
were before the Recorders Court today.
Mr.. Mercer conducted his own case. and
was quite abusive of Kutz, and the Re-
corder was compelled to restrain him.
Mr.. kutz was acquitted and Mr.. Mercer
fined S25 for disOrderly conduct. and
bound over tor assault: He appealed,
and promises to make things lively. The
court room was densely packed.
FEARS OF A FLOOD,
The rain still continues, and at times
pours down in torrents. Farmers and
mill men are alarmed and fear great dam
age from OverflOws.
THE CONVICT CASE.
The lawyers are to-day preparing for
the contest before the Governor tomorrow
IN the matter of the convicts on the North
Georgia and Marietta Railroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Josiah Davis, Trnnhles-

Josiah Davis, North Middletown, KY =,
writes: Il am now using box of your
Henry's Carbolie Salve upon an ulcer
which, for the past ten days, has given
me great pain. This salve is the only
remedy have found that has given me
any ease. My ulcer was caused by vari-
eose veins and was pronounced incurable
by my medical advisers. / find, how
ever, that Henry's Carbolic Salve is effect
ting cure" Reware Of limitations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

NEW YORK, March IA general re-
ductlon was made to-day by the Cotton
Exchange in the rates of Commissions
charged by cotton brokers for the trans
action Of business. The new law provides
that rebate of SIS shall be allowed in
the present commission of $25 for the sale
or purchase of every 100 bales of cotton
for persons not members of the Exchange
provided that they reside in New York OF
Brooklyn, and of S12 80 for persons re-
siding outside of these cities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

CHICAGO, March IA telephone mes
sage from Joliet, ILL.,, states that Frank
Rand, the desperate who made an attemDt
upon the life Of Deputy Warden McDon-
aid at the State penitentiary last Satur-
day night, and who was placed in a soIi-
tary cell last night, succeeded in ending
his career by hanging himself with a por-
ton of his underelOthing. He was found
dead when his cell door was opened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

WASHINGTON, March THE Senate
took up and after reading the third time
passed the bill constituting a majority of
the Judges of the Supreme Court of the
United States to be quorum of the court.
instead of six Judges as heretofore re-
quired. The bill also prohibits aJudge
who heard a case at a circuit from sitting
on the Supreme bench when the case
comes up for apDeal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
SURROUNDING BACNINH.

The French Forces Advancing on the
Town from Its Front and Rear.
PARIS, March Late advices from
TOnquin state that Gen. Millot, COM
mander of the French land forces, with
his staff, has crossed from Hanoi to the
right bank of the Red river and is ad-
vancing along the right bank of the canal
OF rapids to effect a junction with Gen.
Negrier, who has left Haidzuong for
Bacninh. Another column is advancing
to the north, so as to cut off the retreat OF
the Chinese. Fighting at Bacninh is
imminent. Measures have been taken to
blockade the Delta and suppress piracy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
FEET AND MOUTHS DISEASED.
Steps Being Taken to Exterminate an
Afflicted Herd in Kansas

oOops Delh$ Adken 10 EXterminate an
Afflicted Herd in Kansas.
EMPORIA, KAN, March IA party
consisting of GOV. Click and other State
officers, accompanied by DR.. Holbrook,
United States Veterinary Surgeon from
Fort LeavenwOrth, yesterday visited the
farm of Mr.. Donekleith, where the foot
and mouth disease prevails among his cat
tie in yirulent form. DR.. Holbrook re-
commended the burning Of all the affected
cattle as the best means of preventing the
spread of the disease, while Gov. Click
favored quarantine. The disease is con-
fined to a very small section of country,
and the utmost precautions will be taken
to prevent It's SDread
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
THE COLUMBUS" WRECK.

Three Sailors Acquitted of a Charge of
RObbing Dead Victims.
WASHINGTON, March Three sailors
attached to the United States steamship
Speedwell, who were charged with having
robbed dead bodies recovered from the
wreck Of the steamer City of Columbus.
have been honOrably acquitted by naval
court martial and restored to duty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

LONDON, March 7.-Prince Victor Ma
poleOn is coming to England to visit ex-
Empress Eugene. He is seeking permis-
sion of Gen. Campenon, Secretary Of War,
to take service in a foreign army.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
THE DYNANIITERs.
The Police Convinced That the Ex-
plOSive Came from America.


LONDON, March The Times this
morning says that the authorities are now
satisfied that they know most of the par
ticulars of the proceedings of the dyna-
miters, and that the police are convinced
that the dynamite came from America,
part being landed at Southampton.
DYNAMTTERs AFTER RoTHsCHILD.
VIENNA, March IA quantity of dvna-
mite and nitrO-glycerlne has been discOv-
efed IN house of FavOriter, a suburb
opposite the mansion of Baron Rothschild.
The supposition is that there was an in
tention to blow up the mansion through
the sewers.
ANOTHER SCARE FOR HALIFAX.
HALIFAX, n. s., March Lieut. GOV.
Richie has received intelligence from
Ottawa that dynamiters are expected to
renew their attempts to injure govern
ment property here. A number of special
cOnstables have been sworn in, and extra
precautions will be taken day and night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
MERCANTILE CRASHES.
Another Increase Shown by Dun & Co.'s
Weekly Report

announcer increase shown by Dun e. Co.'s
Weekly Report
NEW YORK, March 7.-Business fail
ures throughout the country, occurring
during the last seven days, as reported to
Il. q. Dun Co., number 272, of which
PIG were in the United States and 56 in
Canada, an increase for the United States
OF %, and for Canada of IA, as compared
with last week. Failures are on the in
crease in the Middle and Pacific States.
and especially in Canada, where the fig
ures of the week were higher than have
been reported for years in that period.
FAILED IN ATLANTA.
NEW YORK, March 7.-Lawson. Grad
dock Co., dealers in cigars at Atlanta,
Ga, and John Craddock, their successor.
nave assigned. The liabilities are 1900,
the assets $1,000, and the preferences
So 800
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Bids Asked fer Condemned VesseIs.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Proposals are
again invited for the purchase of con-
demned naval vessels. The only one in
Royal, appraised at S.. 200.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

WASHINGTON, March THE House
Public Lands Committee to-day decided
unanimously to recommend the forfeiture
of the unearned and unpatented lands
granted to the Atlantic and Pacific rail-
ways, amounting to about 40,OOe,OOO
2prpG
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

LONDON, March 7.-Nellis. the Irish
man who surrendered to the Greenock no
lice the other dayand professed to give
the names of the murderers of the Earl Of
Leitrim, has been adjudged insane and
sent to a mad-hOuse.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
THE COTTON MOVEMENT.

Comparative Figures which Show it
for This Year and Last.
NEW ORLEANS, March THE National
Cotton Exchange report of the overland
movement Of cotton for the six months
ending February % is as follows:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Four Killed by a Bursting Boiler

LEWISTON, ME-, March The boiler
of the Boston Mill, at Bryant's Pond, ex-
another was badly hurt. Three of the
killed were boiler makers from Boston.
VINO had just repaired the boiler, which
burst while they were gathering up their
tools =
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

CHATTANOOGA, March 7.-AdOlph T.
Ochs, Secretary of the Southern Press
Association, issued notices tonight of a
meeting Of the association to be held at
Atlanta April 10.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Court JurisdictioD

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The House Com
mittee on the Judiciary to-day directed a
favorable report to be made on Represen-
tatiye Poland's bill prohibiting courts of
the United States from releasing on a writ
Of habeas corpus any person sentenced by
a State court
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Western and Atlantic Meets a Cut Made
by the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia.

CHATTANOOGA, March Z. - The
Merchants Dispatch Line to-day
notified the merchants of this
city that the rates to Chatta-
nooga from New York had been put on
the same basis as to Nashville. This is a
cut of nearly 80 per cent, first class rates
being reduced from 81 Is to 50 cents, and
other classes in like proportion. The i'm
preston prevails that this cut is a pre-
monition of the collapse OF the Southern
railway pool, although it is claimed by
some that it was caused by a cut by
Eastern roads. The Western and Atlantic
via the Southern Steamship line. and
the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
will probably follow suit tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08

LONDON, March Two thousand
weaYers have struck as a reduction of
wages is threatened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Lincoln Terrifor-V

WASHINGTON, March THE Senate
Committee on Territories has agreed to
give the name "Lincoln" to the new
Territory which it is proposed to make
out of the northern portion of the present
Territory of Dakota.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Mr.. Stone Declines TO he TranDed

NEW ORLEANS, March John H.
stone, who was nominated by the Repub-
Means ior Attorney General, has declined.
saying that he is a Democrat and will
support the Democratic nominees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
Moonshiners Hang Revenue In

RICHMOND, VA, March IA revenue
informer was hanged last Saturday night
in Floyd county by mOonshiners. His
name is not given.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
THE WAR IN EGYPT.

Osman Digma Refuses to Negotiate
And Ignores the Flags of Truce
SUAKTM, March 7.-Osman Digma, the
rebel leader, refuses to negotiate and ig-
nores the flags of truce sent out from the
Suakim forts. Gen. Graham is already
beginning his advance against Osman
Digma
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
A CONTRABAND CARGO SOLD.
81 900 More Realized for the Esyirwinas
Munitions than at the First Sale.

Munitions than at the First Sale.
RICHMOND, March Under a decree
of the United States District Court, Mar
shal Hughes to-day sold at public auction
the munitions of war seized here several
months ago on board the schooner Egir-
winas as eontra5and, they being intended
articles were sold about two weeks ago in
one lot to New York parties, who were
said to have been the original shippers.
but the court refused to confirm the sale
and ordered resale in broken lots, The
sale to-day realized $3,430, which.
with $500 received for powder previously
sold, makes the total amount nearly 81. GOO
more than was bid at the first sale, The
original cost of the cargo was about
$1,000,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
BuIlion Bound for Furone

NEW YORK, March THE specie en-
gagements by steamers sailing for Europe
tomorrow are s., 40, 600, of which 5000
coo is in silver.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-08
EngIish Mills Rnrned


LONDON, March 7.-Chadwick's Park
Mills at AshtOn-under-Lyne, near Man
chester, were burned this morning.