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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15

well enough he could go to the graveyard and
see ms fathers grave. The little fellow cried
some, but soon got over it, and is now patient
ly waiting for the time TO come when he can
visit the grave. He is a bright interesting
DOy, and TO tell him was a sad task. "
Thursdays Macon Telegraph and Messenger
says: From Mr.. Nelson, Of TWlggs county,
who was in the city yesterday afternoon, we
learn the following facts relative TO double
homicide that occurred in the vicinity of Bull
lardE station Tuesday afternoon. 1t seems
that several hands were engaged IN working
the roads Of that section. At the time OF the
difficulty they were engaged in removing from
the road the trunk of large tree that had
fallen across. Those who are familiar with
the manner in which such work is done. know
that it is accomplished with hand spikes
which are placed under the log and manipu-
lated by two men. Now, it seems that a ne
gro man named SeabOrn had hold OF the end
OF one Of these spikes, and was attempting to
lift his side. The weight however. proved
too much for him, and in his efforts to mann
tain himself. he was pulled down. His failure
caused much laughter and ridicule among the
hands, whose fun angered him. In a moment of
passion, he slapped j little sixteen year-old
boy, Jerry, who in turn made some faint show
OF resistance. This enraged him so that he
seized hoe, and with its eye struck the boy
blow over the head that cleaved his brain
SeabOrn then fed to his home. A party of
negroes followed him. As soon as he saw
them approaching he fled. He was hotly pur-
sued, and finally tired upon by one of the ne
grOes named Andrew ArmistOr. The effect
Of the shot was to stop him, when he was cap
tured and committed to jail. The wound he
received was in the back, and was pro-
nOunced by the doctor not necessarily dan
gerOus. However, he died from its effects
yesterday morning. about the same time that
the boy Jerry expired, whose head he spllt
open with the hoe. No action has been taken
by the citizens against Armstor, ana it is
probable none viii be inaugurated. The af-
fair was sudden and unexpected, and pro-
duced some excitement among the quiet citi-
zens Of that neighborhOOd."
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ARIOToUs RUSH TO SEE PATTI.
The Lobby to the Opera House Locked
and the TieL.et SelIer I.Ineinc. fn1. Iifa

The Lobby to the Opera House Locked
and the Ticket Seller Fleeing for Life.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March IA
small riot attended the sale of tickets to-
day for PATHS second appearance next
Tuesday. A crowd, over 1000 strong,
burst in the doors of the Grand Opera
House and smashed all the plants and
pictures in their way. Mems and women's
clothes were torn from their backs. Sev-
eral women were seriously injured, and
many tainted. The crowd threatened to
tear down the box office and
gut the whole building unless the
office was opened. At this time specu-
lators suddenly appeared Offering five
tickets for $15. The crowd gave them
quickly to understand that they had bet
ter not repeat the offer unless they wanted
to be torn to pieces. Then the mob
smashed the window of the boX-ofiice.
The agent escaped and sent for detach-
ment of police. After a hard struggle
many persons were arrested and order
was re-established.
An announcement was subsequently
made that purchasers would have to step
into the office one at time to obtain
tickets. This was too much for the exas-
perated crowd, and the majority walked
away dlsgusted. Mr.. MaplesOn, who was
arrested for violating the fire ordinance,
has been released on bail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
MDANIEHs FIRST CLEMENCY.
Enoch Freeman, of Rome, Saved from
the Gibbet and Sent to Jail.

ATLANTA, GA, March 14.-Gov. Nc
Daniel to-day issued the following to the
Sheriff of Floyd county:
WHEREAS, Enoch Freeman was convicted
at the March term, 1888, of the Superior Court
OF Floyd county of the crime OF murder and
sentenced therefor to be hanged on the 2lst
day of March, instant; and
WHEREAS, After carefully considering the
petition of numerous citizens of said county
for the Communication of the death sentence Of
said Enoch Freeman to Imprisonment for life
and being impressed with the belief derived
from thorough examination of the testimony
in the case, that, while he is technically guilty
OF the Otiense charged, there was no real pur-
pose to kill, the homicide resulting from
sudden quarrel, and there being no evidence
OF previous Ill feeling between the parties, and
the instrument used being a shovel with which
he was working at the time; and
WHEREAS, The Judge who denied the mo-
ton for new trial and the Solicitor General
who prosecuted the case, as well as all the
ofhclals, both of the county of Floyd and the
city of Rome. have recommended the cOmmu-
tatlon OF the sentence in the strongest terms,
stating in substance that they entertain the
opinion herein5efOre expressed of the circum-
stances attending the homicide and of the alb
sence of all intention to take life, and
WHEREAS, the Attorney General acting in
the Investigation has advised the cOmmuta-
tiOn of the sentence:
1t is therefore ordered, That the sentence
OF death by hanging imposed by the court
upon said EnOch Freeman, as above stated,
be and it Is hereby committed to imprisOn-
ment IN the penitentiary of said State at hard
labor. or at such other place as the Governor
may direct, for and during the term of the
natural life of said Enoch Freeman.
AS this is the first case of the kind
which has received clemency from the
present Governor, it eXcites considerable
interest. Freeman is SAID to be a we'll
behaved negro, and worthy the efforts
made in his behalf.
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Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missou-
ri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas,
Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia,
or their legal representatives, the amounts
which he shall find due under their re-
spective contracts for the years 1858, 1859,
1860 and 1861, and accruing before said
States respectively engaged In war against
the United States in the order in which
the claims are duly and legally presented.
1t also provides that the appropriation of
$4,000 made by the act of March, 1877,
shall be reapproprlated and
made Immediately available for
this purpose. 1t provides also, and this,
the committee say, is new amendment
suggested by the Sixth Auditor, that the
Postmaster-General may eXpend. such
part of this appropriation as he may deem
proper in procuring proof to protect the
United States against oyer-payments or
fraud. The object of this amendment is
to permit the Postmaster General to pur-
chase papers now in the hands of private
parties forming a part of the records of
the Confederate States post office depart
Onapf
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NEW YORKs NnsGOvER NNIENT.
An Assembly Investigation Revives a
Common Scandal.

"a
Common Scandal.
ALBANY, N. Y, March 14.-The AS
sembly Committee, which has been inves-
tigating the different branches of the
Government of New York city, presented
their report this morning. The report
stated that many of the evils found were
due to defective laws, and the committee
have agreed to bills to remedy the evils
which exist. The bills, if enacted, will
save $780, 900 per annum to the city. The
committee say that in hardly one office or
department, irrespective OF the political
affiliations of the incumbents, did they
find both honesty and efficiency. Indeed,
the whole government of the city, so far
as examined, seemed to be in q
condition which is absolutely ap-
palling. The report says that the
testimony taken in relation to the sal
legged" deals or arrangements by which
the present Mayor and the acknowledged
deals or arrangements by which the pres
ent President of the Board of Aldermen
attained their respective positions casts
curious side light upon New York poll
tics, and shows with startling distinct
ness that under the present system the
men who nOminally hold office are not the
ones who really exercise the power, but
that the latter. on the contrary, are gener-
ally outside parties who cannot be held
responsible to the people for their decide
and misdeeds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and Itch
ing Piles. One box has cured the worst
cases of 20 years standing. No one need
suffer five minutes after using Williams
Indian Pile Ointment. 1t absorbs tumors,
allays itching, acts as poultice, gives in
stancrelief. Prepared only for Piles, itch
ing ofthe private parts, nothing else. Hon.
j. M. Coffenbury, of Cleveland, says: 81
have used scores of Pile cures, and it
affords me pleasure to say that / have
never found anything which gives such
immediate and permanent relief as DIR.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment. Sold
by druggists and mailed on recent OF
price, 81. Sold by o. Butler, Savannah.
Lippman Bros, Wholesale agents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
BISMARCK IN FINE FORM.
Has Healthful Physical Appearanc
When Addressing the Reichstae,

mas uyslCaA appearance
When Addressing the Reichstag.
LONDON, March 14.-A Berlin CORE
spOndent says: Il never saw Prince Bis
marck looking better. His strong voice,
upright form, bright eye, and elastic gait
indicate that he is likely to remain at his
post for long time to come. He ewore ;.esIf
undress cuirassier uniform. Prior to the
sitting he had conference with the EN-
peror and arranged the subject of his
speech. The Lasker discussion was
dropped after the ChancellOr's speech.
Herr Vollman opened the debate on the
accident assurance bill in the Reichstag
yesterday.
The Lasker incident caused a ripple of
excitement in the Reichstag again today.
Herr StOeccker, the courtchaplain, who is
widely known for his anti-Semitic ac-
tivity, made a slight allusion TO Herr
Lasker. DIR. HOenel characterized the
allusion as infamous, Whereupon he was
called to order by the President.
BIsMARCK's UTTERANCEs DIsAPPROVED.
VIENNA, March 14.-The newspapers
here disapprOve the uttefances of Prince
Bismarck in the Reichstag Thursday in
connection with the Lasker affair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15

From John Kuhn, Lafayette, Ind, who
announces that he is now in s'perfect
health" we have the following: zone
year ago was, to all appearance, in the
last stages of Consumption. Our best
gave my caseup l finally got
so low that our doctor said 1 could only
live twenty-four hours. My friends then
purchased bottle of DIR. VIM. HALL's
BALsAAI FOR THE LUNGS, which consid-
erably benefited me. l continued until
took nine bottles, and 1 am now in perfect
health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
Representative Woodward-As a de-
fendant or plaintiff?

Representative w OOUW afU-AS q de
fendant or plaintiff?
Mr.. w atterson-As a plaintiff.
A colloquv ensued as to the constitu
tlonal power of Congress to grant a copy
right to any person other than an author
or inventor. The law was read and was
found to give this right to proprietors in
express terms.
Librarian Spofford, who was present.
remarked that about two-thirds of the
copyrights issued are to proprietors.
The suggestion was made by Senator
Hoar that the measure required amend
ment so as to designate the person in
whose name this right should be vested.
MIR. WattersOn said that any form
which would secure the ends proposed
would be acceptable.
Mr.. NoOrhees-Col. WattersOn, do YOU
think that there is sufficient abuse, that
1t is grave enough abuse, to call for this
legislation?
Mr.. Watterson-Y Yes, sir; / think that
the increased facilities for newspaper re-
production give very great temptation
Tor the use of pirated matter. In my opin-
ion this species of robbery is decidedly
on the increase. l cannot see why the
Congress of the United States should re-
fuse its recognition of a new class of
property which the modern inventions
the telegraph, the telephone and railroads
have brought into being.
Senator HOar asked why the purpose
of the promoters of the bill could not be
accomplished by providing simply that
the present copyright law should extend
1or eight hours to all daily and weekly
newspapers without filing copy of the
publication with the Librarian of Cong
ress.
Mr.. Watterson said that the object was
10 prevent concurrent publication, and
Whatever would best accomplish that
would be acceptable.
Representative Nutting called Mr.. Wat
tersOn's attention to the assertion fire.
quently made that the purchaser of a
newspaper became the absolute owner of
OF its contents, and asked him what he
thought of it.
lie replied: "The purchaser of a copy
OF newspaper has morally no more right
to reproduce its contents for concurrent
sale than the purchaser of book has a
rlgnJ to reproduce and sell it. In
both cases the buyer prOcures
copy for his own private use, and not for
multiplication and sale in competition
with the original publication. The fact
that book is protected by law and a
newspaper is not furnishes a reason for
the enactment eff this bill. In conclusion
MIR. Watterson said that the bill under
consideration did not affect what are
called country newspapers one iota.
There was, he said, no supposable condi-
tlon In Which as practical question they
could be affected by it. He had ransacked
his imagination unsuccessfulIy for some
conceivable way in which an infringement
of the q proposed bill could be
Of benefit to the country press,
nor did it affect afternoon papers. The
misapprehensiOn i'll the public mind had
grown out OF the original suggestion that
protection should cover period of "a or
or 4S hours, which suggestion was incon-
siderate and untenable.
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a Hanged for Uxorc,de

ST. LOUIS, March 14.-Matt Louis, col
Ored, was hanged here early this morning
for the murder of his wife in October,
1876. All the arrangements were perfect
and the execution passed Off quietly.
HUNG BEFORE HIS VICTIMS MOTHER.
CINCINNATI, March la Somerset.
Ky, special says: Frank Slagle, who was
convicted of the murder of two men
named Adair, in a camp in the mountains,
near Cumberland, last fall, was hanged
shortly after 1 O'Clock to-day. Robbery
prompted the crime. The drop fell at 1 IT
O'Clock. He died without struggle in
five minutes. The mother OF the muir
dered men was the only woman present at
tho axpoufipp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15

NASHVILLE, March 1.-THE Southern
immigration Association has filed an ap-
plicatiOn for charter. Commissioner Aft.
Nc Whirter, of this State, was reelected
President, with Vice Presidents from the
various Southern States. Col. Thomas
Essex, of Arkansas, and Col. Charles G..
Hooker, of Mississippi, made addresses at
the evening session. The association de-
cided TO meet at New Orleans during the
Cotton Exposition. The weather has been
bad from the first, and the attendance has
been only moderate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15

LONDON, March 14.-Mr. BradIaugh,
while delivering a lecture at Bridgewater
last night against perpetual pensions,
was attacked by rOughs, and driven from
the platform by showers of rotten eggs,
fruit and fireworks. The roughs after
wards attacked and wrecked the chair
MANS hO4lsa
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JACKSONVILLE, FLA, March 14.-The
committee appointed to urge upon Con-
gress the necessity for the appropriation to
continue work on the bar and the erection
Of public building, returned home this
morning, much encouraged by che sue
cess of their effort and regard affairs as
looking very favorable. The Florida del
egatiOn is working harmoniOusly to ac-
cOmplIsh the end desired. A month will
probably elapse before the bills will be
rea ched. The community is elated over
the good news
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
ON ROSA.

NEW YORK, March 14.-Much amuse-
ment was created this morning at the eX-
pense Of the dynamite advocate, O'DOnO-
van Rosa. That worthy, in an interview
puhhshed to-day concerning the alleged
dynamite explosion at Fulham, England,
on Wednesday, said that he knew three
days ago that it would occur, and he
could if he would tell the time and place
at which the next one would occur. To-
day the fact comes from London that the
supposed dynamite outrage was simply
the explosion Of a toy belonging to a Full
ham child. ROssa's pretensiOns to fore
knowledge are at q discount.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15

WAsHINGTON, March 1.-THE bill in
troduced in the Senate to-day by Mr..
Brown to provide for reduction in the
rate of postage on mail matter of the
second class, provides that after the 1st of
October next the rate of postage on mail
matter of the second class, mailed from
the office of publisher, including sample
copies, or sent from news agency to
acturl subscribers, shall be on cent per
pound. or fraction thereof
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MONEY IN EVERY NOOK.
A Find of 81 ,420 Which Led to a Cit
Collectors Detection.

a Thu OI @I'f%V WHICH Led TO City
Collectors Detection.
HoBOKEN, March 14.-Considerab BILE
surprise was occasioned this morning
when Officer Kerrigan announced that he
had found 81, ,429 in the City Collectors
office. Kerrigan has been in charge of the
office and last evening, prompted by
curiosity, he examined some boxes and
drawers, and found in every nook and
corner small sums of money, which ag-
gregated the sum given above. Assistant
Collector Mcmahon says that he does not
know how the money got there, but pre-
sumes that his father, who was careless,
had placed it where it was found and had
forgotten it. Mcmahon has been found to
be a defaulter to at least $4,000. Pro
ceedIngs will be begun against him and
his bOndsmen at once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
FENIANIsM IN MANITOBA.
The British Force Gauged and StartIin
Developments Promised.

hC CASC CauScu anu
Developments Promised.
ST. PAUL, MINI, March IA dispatch
from Fargo, d. T., says unusual activity
prevailed among the Fenians yesterday
1t was learned that a committee which
had gone to Manitoba had reported that
there would be some startling develop
ments in few weeks. The Fenians are
said to have 1900 breech-lOading rifles at
point within a short distance of the
frontier, and that as soon as their plans
are completed and the time for action has
arrived. all communication with Mani
tOba will be stopped. The report of the
committee shows that the Dominion Gov
ernment has only 900 troops in the whole
province of Manitoba.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
Bradlaueb pleads Not Chilly.

LONDON, March 14.-Mr. Bradlaugh
pleads not guilty in the action which At
torney General James is bringing against
him for having voted in the House of Com
mons
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a Newspaper in New Hands.

NICKSBURG. Mss, March 14.-The
Yicksburg Printing and Publishing Com
pany was organized to-day with a capital
stock OF $4,000. Hereafter the CONNER
ctdt-Herdtd will be published by this
company, taking the place of the Nicks-
buror Herald
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rwo KiIIed nv \ Boi1er Fxn1oston.

TROY, n. Y, March IA boiler ex-
plOsiOn in a grist mill occurred at Charl-
ton this afternoon. Lesner Il Son, pro-
prietOrs, were killed. Hedden and his
son, farmers, were injured. The building
1c in
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Another Fatal snow Slide.

DENVER, March 1.-THE Aspen stage,
which arrived at Leadville at 10 o'clock
last night, brought news Of fatal snow
slide on Aspen Mountain last Monday
night. Three employees Of the Vallejo
mine named George Marshall, William
OBrien and John McMennity, were
killed, and Mike Higgins, another miner,
is MISSING
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
RAVAGEs OF THE FLAMES.
A Large Drug Store Burned and One
Life Lost by Jumping.

Life Lost by Jumping.
KANSAS CITY, March 14.-The whole
sale drug store of Woodward ForeOn q
Co., on Union avenue, IN West Kansas
City, was burned this morning. The es-
timated losses are: On stock, $4,000;
insurance, $70,00O; on the four-story build
ing owned by Leach & Olmstead, $4,000,
insured. The firm carried stock worth
$125,000, a portion of which was stored in
an adjoining building and escaped in
jury. A young man named Alternately,
who was sleeping in the burned building
jumped from the fourth story window and
received injuries which it is thought will
nrOYa fatal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
MAIL CONTRACTS.
Ante BeIIum Contracts in the South Al
To be paid

zAIUo DO4IttII NVNtIttUIs III IIIt SUutn a pt
to be Paid.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 14-Senator
Maxey reported favorably to-day from the
Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads
a substitute for the joint resolution for the
payment of Southern mail contractors,
which is in substance similar to the reso-
luton which passed the Senate in the last
Congress. 1t provides that the Secretary
OF the Treasury shall at once pay in full
to the late mail contractors of the States
oi Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
The Ipjured Sparrer Dies.

NEW HAVEN, March 14.-Oliver Dyer.
Jr., of Mount Vernon, n. Y, q Yale
sophomore, who was injured at tn cir
athletic games on Saturday, the Sth inst,
in boxing match and has been uncon-
sciOus ever since, died this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
Another Defaulfer.

ST. LOUIS, March 4.-Frederick J.
Dietrich, teller Of the Laclede bank Of this
city, is a defaulter to the amount of about
$4,000. Dietrich left the city two weeks
ago on a leave Of absence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
Newspapers and Lotteries.

WASHINGTON, March 14.-An adverse
report was to-day ordered by the Post
Office and Post Roads Committee on the
bill prohibiting the transmission through
the mails of newspapers containing lottery
advertisements.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
Postal BanI,ing Inexnedient.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE House
Committee on Post Office and Post Roads
| to-day ordered adverse reports on all bills
providing for the establishment of postal
banking. Several members of the COM
mittee favored the system, but think it is
not eXpedient at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-15
FLOODS AND THEIR WORK.
An Interesting Showing of the Destruc
tiOn to Iron and Wooden Bridges

tion to Iron and Wooden Bridges.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, March 1.-THE
Iron TRADE ReUielo will publish tomorrow
reports from twenty-one railways and
thirty-four counties between Pittsburg
and Cairo, showing the number of bridges
destroyed in the Ohio Valley by the re-
cent floods. The railways report the loss
OF two iron and three wooden bridges. the
aggregate length of the former being 635
feet and of the latter GOA feet, and it is
estimated that the cost of replacing them
will be $4,000 Counties report the loss
OF three iron and forty-seven wooden
bridges, the total length of the former be-
ing 3O4 feet and of the latter 1904 feet and
the cost of replacing them $l6S, 900. The
grand total Of bridges destroyed was fiftv-
hYe and the aggregate length 7,447 feet, and
the estimated cost of replacing them
$4,000.
THE BAYOU SARA LEVEE GONE.
NEW ORLEANS, March IA Baton
Rouge special says: "The Governor re-
ceiYed telegram from Bayou Sara to-
night reporting that the Grand leyee gave
way at & O'clock" The dispatch saws
"All is gone."
TWO UGLY BREAKS.
HELENA, ARK, March 14.-There are
two ugly breaks in the Laconia Circle
leVee, inundating $4,000 acres of the finest
cotton lands in the State. The levee
around Circle was built by the landown-
ers, who have since the war expended
$2OO,OOO maintaining them. The river here
Is falling i've inches daily.