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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13

Charles Dell IS on trial at Palatka for the
murder of Ben Campbell.
The Baptist Nazarene Association meets at
Tampa on Thursday, the oath inst.
The editor of the Fernandiua Mirror has
started subscription for the benefit OF the
Confederate soldiers Home at Richmond.
VA Capt John /. Inglis has contributed $50
to tie cause.
A little son Of Minus McCleary, of Fernan-
dina, years Of-age. was dangerously burned
on Thursday morning by the explosion of
can OF kerosene, out OF which he was pouring
into the fire.
Key West NelCs; "B. O. Albury q blind old
man, was robbed bv his sOn-in-laW Manuel
Benitez, of SOS last Friday, and the thief got
away on the Dauntless to Havana the same
night, leaving his wife and child behind on
the hands Of his poor blind victim. \ dispatch
was sent for his arrest"
Key West Nelcs: "The Cuban testimonial to
Mr.. l.. ". Bethel. who was counsel for Gen.
&. AguerO, was received last Saturday from
New Ork by Mr.. Escassl, Chairman of the
committee. The present Is fine gold watch
and chain, price about $3.50. The case is of
the Louis NV. style, beautifully sCngraved
with Mr. Bethefs monogram The following
inscription Is on the inside of the case: Pre-
Sented to Hon. l.. W. Bethel, Lieutenant Gov
ernOr state Of Florida, as a testimonial from
the citizens of Key West, Fla. for his noble
defense Of the Cuban patriot, Gen. c. AguerO,
Feb. 2l, 1854 y
jacksonville Hera7a: parties write us
and strongest land companies in the State has
just been formed in that county. 1t is com
posed of j. :. Christie and ". b. Lipsey.
This company has purchased the entire unsoid
portion Of the celebrated Arred0ndO grant,
comprising about $1,000 acres Of choice vege-
table and fruit land. The Transit Railroad
passes through portion of the tract.
village is TO be at once founded,
and Will be known as Economy One
thousand acres viii be laid out and
sold as town lots. Six thousand acres
are to be placed upon the market and
sold only to actual settlers in lots of eighty
acres The balance Of the land about six
thousand acres, will be planted in orange,
peach, pear and other fruit trees. This will
be owned and controlled by the share holders
in common; shares being limited to thOus-
and to each holder, and each of whom viii
be entitled to vote for trustees, to number
Of five annually. saw mills, stores, churches,
school buildings and residences will be
erected during the summer. 1t is also the
intention Of this, the Quaker Orange Com
pany,' to establish a fruit and vegetable
canning factory at this new town during the
4 ne VT m he
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
TWO CENT POsTAGE.
A Falling Off of 13 1000, 900 Postal Card.
Since its Inauguration

Falling Off of 13 900 900 Postal Cards
Since its Inauguration.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-The statement
prepared at the Post Office Department
shows that while the gevenue for the
quarter ended March 81 was less than
that of the corresponding quarter in the
preceding year, the issue of two cent
stamps exceeded by 81 per cent. the COM
bined issue of . and cent stamps in that
quarter. The large increase in the num-
Der OF pieces mailed is attributed at the
department to the fostering influence of
the cent rate. While allowance was
made in the estimates for normal in
crease Of about s per cent, and the bene-
tits to accrue from the substitution of
letters for postal cards, this increase in
the number Of stamps issued is viewed
with qualification at the department. The
issue of postal cards has fallen off about
I3,OO0,OOO pieces since the Inauguration of
the , cent rate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
BILLS OF LADING AS EVIDENCE.
A Statement of the Points Made in Rep
resentative Dorsheimer's Bill.

resentatiVe DOrsheimer's Bill.
WASHINGTON, April Representa-
tive Dorsheimer's bill to make bills of
lading conclusive evidence in certain
cases, reported to-day from the Judiciary
Committee, provides that all bills ofIading,
or instruments in writing in the nature
thereof, hereafter issued for merchandise
received in any State of the United States
for transportation therefrom to any other
State, or to any foreign country, when
issued by any person or corporation, or
when issued by any officer or agent au-
thorlzed or permitted by any person or
corporation to issue similar instru-
merchandise actually received for trans
portation, shall be conclusive evidence in
the hands Of every bona fide holder
thereof for value as against the person or
corporation by whom or by whose officer
or agent the same were issued, that the
merchandise therein described was
actually received for transportation as
therein stated, and that such officer or
agent was duly authorized to issue said
instruments in behalf of his principal.
Ihe report accompanying the bill SAYS ;:
'The committee are Of the opinion
that the system under which the frame
pOrtatlOn business Of the country is
done requires that bills Of lading held by
bona tide holders for value, Should be
binding upon those who issue them. The
usual course Of business is to make bills
vi lading the security upon which loans
are made. They are used as collateral to
drafts, and are evidence of the transfer to
the party making the loan of the property
described in the bill of lading. This sys-
tenn has been established by legislation
and judicial decisions of many of the
States, and under it vast commercial
transactions have been conducted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13

known citizen of Macon, was a soldier in the
Twelfth Alabama Regiment. From the time
OF his enlistment iu December, 1852, TO the
time Of his capture at Winchester, a., IN
september, 1864. ne kept a diary Of his move
ments. He was a mere youth at that time,
and was sentimental enough to jOt down
many thoughts of sWeethearts at home. At
any rate, the diary was a very valuable one
TO him, so he saws and we suppose this is the
reason why: In the subsequent capture
Of the baggage trains by Phil Sheridan.
the diary found its way into the
lines, while the Captain incurred its loss.
Many times in the twenty years that have
passed since then he has wondered what be-
came of IL. few days ago the postmaster at
Greenville, Ca, received the following letter:
Il have in my possession a part of manu.
script belonging to and written by one Robert
+. Park. of the Twelfth Alabama Regiment.
during the late war. ! believe he was killed
and lately, in looking over old mementOes. |
read TINS diary, and, as IL is very interesting.
thought perhaps some of his surviving rela-
tlons would like to own it. Apparently he
had been an oxford student and very intel
hgent young man. Perhaps you know his re-
latlOns and VIII communicate this to them
and if they desire it they can send to me-
thought of writing al the close of the war but
other affairs more mOmentOus drove the sub
lect from my mind. Mrs. Vine Smith. south
Lee, y. H. This letter was handed by the
postmaster at Greenville to Mr.. John W.
Park, who enclosed 1t in another envelope and
forwarded 1t to his brother in Macon Ii is
needless to say Capt. Park has written for the
diary"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
A BRAZILIAN OTHELLo.
Tragic Ending of the BaseIess sus-
pieiOns of Corporal of Police.

Tragic Ending of the BaseIess Sus-
piciOns of a Corporal of Police.
A Brazilian Othello has appeared in the
Province of Maranham, at the town of
CaXias, says a Rio JaneirO letter TO the
New York Herald. Mariana Monteiro da
Silva was a Corporal of Police at that
place and was married to LeOcadia Fran
cisco de SOuZa. also a member Of the
mixed white, black and Indian race which
constitutes the great mass of the natives
of the north and northeastern provinces.
and of the Brazilian interior in general.
lie was quiet and well conducted man.
much respected by his officers, and adOr-
ing MS vile, who seems to have been
equally attached to him. But one eve
ming, on going to his parade service. he
saw signs of male and female footsteps in
the back OF his rear garden and suspicion
entered MS bosom, especially as his wife
had appeared very earnest in reminding
him OF the hour for going 10 parade
BroOding over this he returned imme-
dlateiy as soon as afternoon review was
over, and as he entered by the back OF his
garden at 6:30 p. m. he saw i'll the dusk a
man in converse with 4 woman dressed
IN pink robe, such as his wife had worn
that day. Darling forward, he thrust
his bayOnet seven times into the man:
the woman had fled. but he pursued i'm
the direction she had taken and as
he re-entered the yard Of his house he met
his wife Fastening toward him. Con-
Vinced of her falsebOod. he, without a
word, stabbed her with the bayOnet
eighteen times, and then went and sur
rendered himself to the police, declaring
that he had avenged his dishOnor on his
wife and her paramour.
The wife died in a few hours and the
latters case was almost hopeless. Next
day slave girl came to the police and
declared that the wife was completely
innocent, that it was she herself who had
met the slaughtered man and who had
fled in fear. The poor Brazilian Othello
had sacrificed another Desdemona to IN
just suspicion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
IN THE HOUSE.
An Early adjournment in Respect to
Mr.. Herndons Memory.

An Early Adjournment in Respect to
Mr.. HerndOn's Memory.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-Under the
call OF committees the following reports
were submitted:
BY Mr.. Dorsheimer, of New York, from
the Committee on Judiciary-To make
bills Of lading conclusive evidence in GER
tain eases. 1t was referred to the House
calendar.
BY Mr.. Poland, of Vermont, from the
same Regulating appeals from
the Supreme Court of Territories and Dis
trict of Columbia. 1t was put on the
House calendar.
BY Mr.. Greene, of North Carolina, from
the Committee on Agriculture-FO the re-
lief of fruit-growers and to encourage
the cultivation of fruit. 1t was referred
to the committee of the whole. 1t allows
fruit-grOwers to manufacture brandy
from the product of their orchards with
out the payment Of tax.
By Mr.. Skinner, of New York, from the
Committee on PostOffices and Post Roads
Granting letter-carriers and clerks in first
class offices thirty days leave of absence
each year. 1t was put on the House cal
endar.
BY Mr. Kleiner, of Indiana, from the
Committee on the Alcoholic Liquor Traf-
tc adversely TO restrict the use Of dis
titled spirits to arts and manufactures.
1t was put on the House calendar.
At the conclusion of the call Mr..
Thompson, of Kentucky, moved to res
cind the order under which the House had
been considering public building bills
and which was adopted on Monday last.
The Speaker was clearly of the opinion
that the motion was not a privileged one,
but as it was a new question he preferred
to submit its decision to the House, which
determined by a vote of II yeas to 101
nays that it was not privileged.
Public business was then suspended
and the House proceeded to consideration
of the resolutions expressive of regret at
the death of the late Thomas II. Herndon,
of Alabama. After eulogies by Messrs.
Jones Of Alabama, FOrney, HOrr, DOWd,
CulbersOn of Texas, Henderson, Herbert
Shelby and Oates, the House, as mark
Of respect to the memory OF the deceased,
at :45 O'Clock adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Cincinnati's Dramatic Festiva1

CINCINNATI, April 12.-At large
meeting of persons in the guaranty fund
for the dramatic festival this evening a
most determined spirit was sh~-
make the enternrisa e,.- -oWn TO
nation voa - ,uccessful. Indig-
nos4.. expressed that any rumor of
.pOnement had become current. The
feeling was unanimous that such a course
Is utterly uncalled for, and the guarantOrs
adopted resolution to use redOubled per-
sonal efforts to demonstrate the wisdom
of their position. They declare that the
city is in a state Of profound peace and
they expect to improve it by crowded
audiences at the Music Hall dur ing the
coming festival.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
one sberifr Attacks Anotber

CINCINNATI, April PA Lexington,
ky.. special says: ga serious fight oc-
CURED between Sherifs on Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad train to-day. Sheriff
William Dawson, of AMysyille, had a
prisoner en- route to that place who was
also wanted in Rowan county. Sheriff
Day, of Rowan county, with four depu.
ties, boarded the train, oyerpowered
Dawson, beating him severely, took the
prisoner, delivered him to the jailer at
MOOrhead and cot a reward of $50
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13

heard DR.. Newman preach a cbarac-
teristic sermon on Sunday in the Bedford
Street n. Z. Church. 1t was less of a
lecture than he usually gives, as when
speaking to a Congregational audience. he
IS afraid of conflicting with their theo-
logical prejudices, but it contained one
sentence at least which many will con-
slider more blasphemOus than religious.
Speaking of the Redeemer being sstempted
ike as we are," he alluded to Him as
coming of an ancestry debased and
damnaole to the last degreer'
forgot, when speaking of New York
architecture; to allude to the erection of
a new hotel at the Fifth avenue entrance
10 central Park, one Of the most eligible
situations IN the city. It Will cover the
entIre block on the west side of Fifth ave-
nue., between Fifty-eighth and Fiftv-ninth
streets, and will be of nearly proDortion-
ate depth. The site, which belonged 10
the Anderson estate, cost $500 900 and the
cost OF the building will be 81 800. 900.
Unless of faulty architecture, it will
prove great addition to the city. II is
intended to be hotel for families. and its
nelghborhoOd to Central Park will doubt
less cause it to be we'll patrOnized.
Easter week Will see a partial resump-
ton Of the gayeties which have been sus-
pended during Lent. Among the we'd
qlngs next week will be that of POultnev
Blgelow to Miss Jaffray, and next Thurs
day the bachelors give their ball at the
Opera House. D.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Reeommendation of . shipning Eiu-

Inc HOUSE COMMITTEE ON Commerce
have authorized ex-Gov. Long to
present to the Committee on WAYS and
Means the bill allowing the free importa-
tien Of foreign materials to be manufac-
tured into articles for the construction,
equipment, repairs, outfit, or provisions
Of American vessels employed in the for
eign carrying trade. The aim of the bill
is to remove the determinations against
the American manufacturers, which ex-
ist under the law allowing manufactured
articles for use in shipbuilding to come in
free of duty, by placing raw materials for
the same purpose on an equal footing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13

VICKsBURG, Mss, April 12.-General
Manager Edwards, of the Louisville, New
Orleans and Texas Railroad, has returned
from an inspection of the road from YaZOo
bridge to the intersection of the Georgia
Pacific in Washington county, and saws
that $4,000 will repair all damages by the
overflow. A large force is now working
on that portion OF the road.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
The GreeIy Keller snnadrnn.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Chief Con-
structor Wilson returned last night from
New York, where he inspected the Arctic
vessels Bear and Thetis. He says that
the Bear is ready for sea with the excep-
tion of her supply of coal. The Thetis is
still in the dock, but she is being fitted
rapidly and nothing will interfere with
The Arctic steamer Alert is expected fo
arrive from England the latter part of
next week or the first of the week follow
ing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Lost Faifh i'm PhXsicians.

There are innumerable instances where
cures have been effected by ROsadalis, t. e
Great Southern Remedy for all diseases Of
the blood, when patients had been given
over by physicians. 1t is one of the best
remedies ever offered TO the public ana i
prepared with the greatest care. as a
specific for certain diseases, Take Rosa
dalis for all disorders arising from impure
blood. 1t is indorsed by leading profess
siOnal men as well as by eminent physi-
clans and others. Try it, and be cured,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13

NEW YORK, April l2.-The Increase in
specie in the bank statement, in the face
of the large gold exports and the heavy
decrease in legal tenders, indicating that
there has been little or no outflow of cur
rency from this point, attracted much
attention on the street to-day.
These unexpected changes are eX-
planned by the fact that the Park Bank
last week reversed its figures for specie
and legal tenders and this week corrected
the mistake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Closing the Contributions.

CINCINNATI, April 12.-The sales to-day
of the twenty-four carloads ofcorn and one
Of flour given to the Ohio river flood sui
ferers by citizens of Butler county, Kan
sas, realized $4,000. The relief commit
tee will Immediately after the distribu-
tion of the results of this sale close up its
business. and Will decline hereafter to re-
ceiYe anv further contributions
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
ROASTED INA FURNACE.
The Shock of a Collision Throws a Fire
man into the Goals.


man into the Goals.
MI. rn!LADELPHl1, E H,.,aI ApfiI "a special
uiSpa'ou iiViii A.'9'VA' 4 a., says: The
accident on the Lehigh Valley Railroad
at Gould,s Station yesterday was worse
Ihan al hrst reported. 1t occurred in a
cut and the engineers of the trains did
P.ot see each other until the locomotives
almost came together. As the trains
came in sight of each other Jacob
Dotter, the fireman of the coal
train, was throwing coal into the fire-bOX.
The engineer warned him of the approach
ing danger and then leaped to the side of
the cut. AS DOtter has not yet been found
the impression is that he was thrown
head foremost into the furnace by the
force Of the collision and roasted alive.
The number of cars wrecked and damaged
was between thirty and fOrtv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Miss FLORA MCFLIMsY,
Madison Square.

The ''black-and-tan" cabs, as the cheap
vehicles which 'prO Tl'' the town on the
London plan are called, are apparently
tabooed by the very persons who, in view
of their English origin, one would have
expected to use them. Club men who
ave'patrOnized them have been so guyed
by their clubbable friends that few now
dare to be seen in one. The reason of
their ostracism on the part of the gilded
youth seems to be their cOnspicuOusness
because Of their black-and-tan hue. and
because they are cheap. Nothing cheap
is tolerated by these favorites of fortune.
who, although like the lilies, they toll not
neither do they spin, are arrayed in great
er glory, in their own opinion, than was
Solomon. If glory consists in wearing
tight trousers and being dudes, Solomon
certainly should hide his diminished
hpadl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
NIexican Mercbants submittinp

CITY OF MEXICO, April 12.-Many
houses, and they the largest in every line
of business, are now open, and it is ex-
pected that those still holding out will
open Monday. 1t is understood that
when the merchants all conform to the
new measures the government will mod
ify the stamp tax. Confidence in the sta
bility of the government is manifested in
business circles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13

NEW YORK, April 12--Ex-GOv. Thomas
A. Hendricks, Of Indiana, and his wife
arrived here to-day from Bremen. He is
reported as saying that he has abandoned
all idea Of having his own name con-
sidered by the convention as a Presi-
dental candidate. His health, while
better since his trip to Europe, is by no
means fully restored,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
A New Dispateh Boat Launched

CHESTER, PA, April u The United
States dispatch boat Dolphin, built at
Roach's yard, was successfully launched
this afternoon in the presence Of Secretary
Chandler, Admiral Mullany and other
officers OF the navy, and large number
of people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
TiIden's Congressional visitors

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The Demo-
cratic member, of the Pacific Coast dele
cation in Congress expect to leave Wash
ingtOn tomorrow for a short visit to
Gramercy Park. They had intended
making a visit to-day, but Mr.. Tilden re-
quested that they come Monday instead
Of Saturday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
A Fail Campaign in Fevpt

CAIRO, April 12.-English officers have
been offered a ten weeks furlough. This
is believed to fOreshadOw an autumn cam
paign. The German and Austrian Gov
to Egypt requesting the early payment Of
IndnmnifN claims
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
War on the Poles.

LEArBERG, April 12.-The new Gov
ernor General of Wilma Is taking active
measures against the Poles. All Polish
employees Of the Russian Government
have been dismissed, and the use of the
Polish language in public places has been
prohibited.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
PRESIDENTIAL DELEGATES.
Blaine of Maine Still Capturing the
Pennsylvania Conventions

Blaine of Maine Still Capturing the
Pennsylvania Conventions.
READING, PA, April 12.-The R9pub-
licans of the Eight Congressional
district this afternoon elected delegates to
the Chicago National Convention and in
structed them for Blaine and Lincoln.
PLEDGED TO BLAINE AND LINCOLN.
ERIE, PA, April 12.-At the Republi-
can Convention to-day delegates were
elected from the Twenty-seventh Con-
gressionaI district to the Chicago Conven-
tion on pledge to support Blaine and
Lincoln.
MORE BLAINE DELEGATES FBONI PENN
SYLVANIA.
PITTsBURG, April 12.-The Republican
Congressional Convention of the Twenty
FiEst district met to-day and elected
delegates to Chicago who were instructed
for Blaine.
OPPOSED TO LOGAN.
CHICAGO, April 12.-The First Con-
gressi0nal District Republican Conyen-
tiOn this afternoon chose Abner Taylor
and j. L. Woodward as delegates to the
National Convention. The delegates were
not instructed, but were appointed
by that wing of the convention
known as the unpledged namely
opposed to the pronounced Logan men.
The Second Congressional district held
two sets of primaries and two conven-
tiOns. One convention selected w. s..
Powell and William +. Kent as national
delegates. They are uninstructed. The
second convention selected VIM. II. Ruger
and Chase Piper as delegates. They were
instructed for Logan.
The Fourth Congressional district NAM
ed Samuel b. Raymond and L. G. Collins
as delegates to the National Convention.
They We're instructed for Logan.
UNRESTRICTED DELEGATES.
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, April 12.--The
Republican Convention Of the Fourteenth
Congressional district to-day elected
Collector William II. Robertson and AS
semblyman James W. Hustled Deleo ates
to the Chicago Convention. They are un-
instructed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
One of the Sections of the scott Law Re-
DeaIed

COLUMBUS. April 12.-The bill repeal
ing the local option feature of the Scott
liquor law, which gave to residents of in
cOrporated villages the right to prohibit
by vote the sale of Intoxicating liquor in
their villages, has become law. AS the
Legislature adjourns on Monday, it is
thought that this will be the end of legis-
latiOn ON the LIQUOR question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13
Burial of a Former savannahiaD

BLACKsHEAR, GA, April FL. l..
Cole, former citizen of Savannah. died
at Graham, Ga, on the 11th inst, of
pneumonia, and was brought here to-day
for interment. Mr.. Cole was sick only
twelve days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-13

NEW YORK, April 12.-The body of
Capt. Eugene Sylvanus, of the schooner
5. Z. Evans, who has been missing from
his home, in Fernandina, Fla, since
January 6. was found in the Hudson
river yesterday, and is now at the
mOrgue.