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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
SPAIN'S WHITE ELEPHANT
THE CUBAN COMMISSION TO
CONSIDER ITS SALE.

RumOrs That Local Politicians and
Ohiceholders Induced the AguerO Ex-
pedition to be InvestIgated-How the
Commission WIN Report Not Known
Its Members Very Retlcent.
HAVANA, June s.-The i've commis-
sioners nominated at Madrid by Senior
Costallena, Minister OF Finance, and
Senor Tejada de Valdosora, Minister Of
the Colonies, have arrived here. They
naturally have not stated what is the real
object of their mission, but it is no secret
to anyone in Havana. 1t is known that
the government appointed these commits
sioners in haste as soon as they received
official notice of the resignation Of Cap
tain General Castillo, in which he drew a
vivid but disquieting picture of she finan-
cial and political situation Of the island.
He added in that notice that his age and
shattered health would not permit him to
entertain the hope of successfully coping
with the condition of affairs, which was
desperate from every point OF view. The
hVe commissioners are directed to inquire
into, and report promptly to the Cabinet
at Madrid as to whether it is expedient to
accept the resignation fthe Captain GEN
eral, and whether il is prudent to reduce
the regular volunteer corps Of Cuba in
order to reduce to 2s.000,000 pesos
the budget for the expenses ofthe island,
as it is desired to do in Madrid; and
further, if the volunteers refuse to submit
TO any reduction in their force to report
what is the minimum amount for which
Cuba could be ceded to the United
States. The commission of five is also
charged secretly by the suspicious gov
ernment at Madrid to discover whether il
Is
moned hither, as it is considered remark
able that he had been able to lane so cas-.
lily, and by the principal chiefs Of
the Peninsula party, who wanted
to have it believed that a serious insur-
rection was in progress in order TO pre-
vent the government at Madrid from
diminishing the budget of the island upon
which these politicians live. They are,
therefore, naturally opposed to any re-
duction of expenses and TO annexation to
the United States. Two of these five COM
missioners did not hesitate to declare five
days after they landed and had begun TO
study the general situation that il this
had been the plan Of these functionaries
and the Peninsula politicians, they
have been caught in their own
net, as the revolt that was
begun by Gen. Aguero has extended so
seriously that its direction has passed
into the hands of revolutionary chiefs
who have little disposition, even il Gen.
Aguero wished it, to receive money to
stop the fight and return to the United
States. Up to this time only one of the
commissioners has talked at all, and
he to only few of his friends. He said
that longer possession of Cuba by Spain
would be ruinOus to the latter, and that
it would be better to sell the island, and
that that would be the only way out OF
the complicated situation. 1t is not
known whether the report, which is to be
sent to Madrid by this commission, must
have the signature of each of the five
commissioners, or whether each one will
be allowed separately to present his
views.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.
One of IngersOn's Stock of Privat.
Stories


Bob Ingerson tells-in private, though
IA good story at his own expense, says
the SAN Francisco Post, but one which
We see no reason should not be enjoyed
by the world at large. 1t seems that
while IngersoH was in Cleveland, soon
after his successful legal fight for the star
reuters, a sort of anti-tobacco crusade
had been started in that city, and WELL
known Boston scientist was delivering
nightly lectures against the use of the
soothing weed. This speaker invited
others to argue the question with him,
but, although the smokers were largely in
the majority, the Boston man invariably
proved too clever for the debaters brought
against him.
Awaiting themselves of IngersolPs pres
ence, some of his friends begged the great
orator to take up the cudgels in behalf of
the tobacco users; which he cOndescend-
ed to do, more as joke than for any seri-
Gus reason.
That evening the hall was jammed, and,
when the prohibiti0nist requested an an
sWer TO his arguments, Bob solemnly
arose and said he would reply to the
statement of his eloquent friend by the
relation of simple incident. He said:
Il was once attending to a mining case
in one of the widest and most laWless
regions Of Utah. A murder had recently
been committed by a notorious thief, and
a committee of local vIgilantes were
watching for him at every crOssroad. just
after nightfall l was riding back to the
town from the mine, mounted on white
horse. The vigllantes had received in
formation that the desperate would pass
the very road the same evening also
riding on white horse. The posse had
ambushed themselves in some chaparral.
and as came down the bridle-path they
got ready to fire all together-for they
waste no time on trials in that section. En-
tirely unconscious that half a dozen shot
guns were sighting my shirt-front, l
stopped my horse, struck a match, and
proceeded to light my cigar. Thinking
that the light would give them a still
better mark to shoot at, the concealed
party held their fire for a second. In that
second the blaze of the match reflected on
my features, revealing they were not
those of the man they awaited, and step
ping out on the road, they congratulated
me on my narrow escape. And so, ladies
and gentlemen, if hadn't had the good
fortune to be smoker / wouldn't be here
nOw."
''And you call that fortune?9 grimly
asked the anti-tObaccO lecturer, after the
applause had subsided.
Wasn't itp inquired Bob, with a
plaIntive smile.
81 don't see it, thundered his oppo-
nent. ''If it hadn't been for that miser-
able cigar, there would have been one
less lawyer in the world"
And, amid the roar that followed, In
gersoll sat down, completely knocked out
in one round.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09

Cholera is playing havoc with the chicken
crop in Aiken county.
Mrs. Henry Haynsworth. q sister OF Presi-
dent Arthur, was in sumter on Sunday last
visiting the family Of ". +. B. HaynsWorth,
Esq.
Gen. Edward McCrady, Of Charleston. has
consented TO deliver the annual address before
the Twelfth Regiment Survivors Association
in August.
The dredge OglethOrpe is still dredging at
Beaufort While at work last Saturday a
solid piece OF phosphate rock, weighing i've
tons, was brought up.
A meeting will be held in sumter on July
20 make arrangements for having an exhibit
Of the resources Of the COUNTY made at the
New Orleans Exposition.
An important meeting of the survivors OF the
Sixth Regiment ). CIV. VIII be held at Winns-
boro on june "a to make preparations for the
annual reunion IN August.
Mr.. John Taylor. one Of the petit jurors for
the June term Of the Court Of General Sessions
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
Blaine and Hin

Among the many memorable scenes
which marked Blaine's career in Congress.
says the Sun, was hot debate with Ben.
Hill, of Georgia, over the Southern ques-
ton, just previous to the Presidential
campaign OF 1876. The fiery Southerner
found a match in his dashing opponent
from Maine. The two men were, how
ever, warm personal friends, and they
shook hands cordially upon being stimuli
taneously promoted to the Senate. When
Ben. Hill died Mr.. Blaine sent a generous
contribution to the fund for erecting a
monument to the memory Of his old oppo-
nent, saying in the letter which accom-
panied his subscription, ST wish to place
one wreath upon his grave.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
A Bankrupt,s FIieht.

MONTREAL, June S.-Charles Goldstein.
of Selma, Ala, few months ago, after
making disastrous failure, and fearing
arrest for fraud and making away with
his effects, hastily realized what he could
and cleared out with a considerable
amount of money. He was arrested at
Quebec Saturday, on board the steamer.
G0ldstein settled the claims Of some cred
itors, amounting to several thousand dol
lars. and then continued his journey.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
CORRESPONDENTS ON THE FLY.
The Baltimore and Ohio Road Cans It's
Courtesy with a lightning Rnn.

The Baltimore and Ohio Road Caps It's
Courtesy with a Lightning Run.
WASHINGTON, June S.-The special
newspaper train over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, conveying the Washington
correspondents from the convention, left
Chicago at 2;1O O'Clock Saturday Cor $40
o'clock Eastern time }, and arrived here
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon, making the
run or. SOB miles in twenty-three hours
and thirty minutes, while the actual run
ming time was but nineteen hours. Tho
463 miles from Chicago to the Ohio river
was run in eleven hours and twenty min
utes, including thirty-eight stops, the
actual running time being nine hours. or
the unparalleled average for the dis
tance of fully fifty miles per hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
ROANoKEs COMMENCEMENT.
Rev. W. s. Bowman Addresses the Young
Mems Christian Association.

Mems Christian Association.
SALEM, VA, June s.-The thirty-frst
annual commencement of Roanoke College
was opened this morning in the College
Church with baccalaureate sermon bv
Rev. JoelD. Swarts, D. D., of Gettysburg,
Pa. The address before the Young Mems
Christian Association of the college was
delivered by Rev. W. 5. Bowman, d. D.,
of Savannah, this evening. Tomorrow
night the contest for a gold medal for
oratory will take place in
the town hall. The present commence
ment promises to be of unusual interest
by reason of the trienial reunion of the
graduates and former students. This
reunion is held in accordance with a
resolution adopted at a mass meeting of
the Alumni and students, had during the
quarter-centenpial celebration in 1873,
Already large number of graduates and
former students are here, in anticipation
OF the exercises to take place Tuesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
italian Laborers NIangIed.

CLEVELAND, June S.-A special saws
that on the Pittsburg, Cleveland and 70
ledo Railroad gravel train, with board.
ing car at the rear filed with Italian
laborers, was hacking at a speed of twenty
miles an hour last evening, ten miles east
OF Akron, the boarding car jumped the
track and the other cars piled on it.
Seven Italians, whose name have not been
learned, were shockingly mangled. Two
OF Them have since died. Several others
were slightly injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
A Murderous Political Argument.

MILLERsBURG, PA, June SIN a DO
litical argument near Liverpool FRIDAY
night three men were fatally wounded.
Morris Boyer was shot, and has seven stab
wounds. James Weiss was stabbed
twice, and James Hogan was stabbed
once in the abdomen and shot in the
thigh. Twenty men have been arrested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
washington Rrokerz Asslrn.

WASHINGTON, June Sd. H. Squier &
Co., bankers and brokers. closed Their
doors Saturday and made an assignment 10
Jay b. Smith, one of their employees. Thev
deal principally IN army and navy nav
accounts, and were unable to realize on
them in time to meet heavy and uner-
pected demands of outside Creditors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
Rev. n. IF. Cleary Dead

ATLANTA, GA, June s.-Rev. T. f.
Cleary, late pastor of the Immaculate
Conception Church of this city, died of
consumption in st. Joseph's Infrmary
tonight. He was a native of Augusta
and one of the most prominent priests in
the diocese
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
Three DROWNED.

named Joseph Metcalf, Dennis Weston
and Thomas Bailey, all well known citi-
zens of st. John the Baptist parish, were
drowned Friday 10y the upsetting of a
ferry skiff, in which they were going from
Peters store to st. John the Baptist court
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
Flower Claimed to he a Favorite

NEW YORK, June S.-The friends Of
Hon. R. z. Flower, who have been can
vassing the political situation in this
State, say that of the los delegates elected
outside of New York city to the Saratoga
Democratic Convention the first choice of
all of them is S. J. Tilden, except in Syra-
cuse, where the feeling is strong for Cleve-
land, and second choice, according to their
observation, will stand Flower 81, Cleve-
land 26.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
A Duel with swords.

PARIS, June S.-A duel with swords
Eas fought to-day between NJ. Arene,
member Of the Chamber of Deputies, and
M. Judef, editor of La France. NJ. Arene
was wounded in the hand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09

WASHINGTON, June S.-Gen. Slocum
expects the House to pass and the Presi-
dent to sign the bill for the relief of Fitz
John Porter before next Sunday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
ATTACKS ON sUAKIN BY NIGHT.

CAIRO, June S.-NightIy attacks are
being made on Suakin by Osman Digna.
Col. Stephen has asked the British Gov
ernment for permission to send force of
cavalry to Suakin to clear the environs.
A man who has arrived at Wadyhalfa
from Dongola reports that Kartoum is
strongly fortified, and that there is
abundance of wheat in the town. The
Nile is rising, and the rebels. fearing the
arrival Of the army from Cairo, arc about
to retire to KOrdOfan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
The Court of Claims.

WASHINGTON, June 8.-The Court of
commissioners of Alabama claims, whose
life has been extended until December,
1885, by an act of Congress Just signed by
the President, will adjourn for the sum-
mer June II. Judge French has certainly
earned long vacation. Judge Harlan
has been in ALMOST constant attendance
on his sick wife for many weeks, and
Judge Wells, the remaining member of the
court, who is over 20 years old, has been
i'll for months. Judge Wells will proba-
bly, retire from the court this summer. A
hard working young lawyer put in his
place would make it possible for the court
to adjourn before December, 1885.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09

ST. PETERSBURG, June cs--Twelve ar
tillery officers have been arrested at Odes-
sa, charged with Nihilism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
Don Cameron Leaves the 1Yhite House.

Don Cameron Leaves the White House.
WASHINGTON, June S.-Senator Don
Cameron after spending the week at the
White House, where he watched the fight
at Chicago, expressed his regret that his
host, who was also his candidate, was not
nominated, and went to Harrisburg Fri
day night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
ITEMS In THREE STATES.
GEORGIA. FLORIDA AND SOUTH
CAROLINA PUT IN TYPE.

A Deadly Battle Between Snakes In
Putnam County-RidiculOus Plight OF
a Caller at Amerieus-LOsses by the
Palatka Fire-Death OF an Orange
burg Lady Who was Loved by Many
Csnfederates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
ENGLAND AND FRANCE AGREE.
Terms of the Conference Submitted to
the Powers

LONDON, June S.-Earl Granville and
Nj. Waddington, the French Minister,
have agreed on the basis of the conference
on Egyptian affairs, and the terms of the
agreement have been impaired TO the
powers. They affirm the principle of
temporary occupation of Egypt by Eng
land, to which, however, no limit is fixed,
and propose international control of the
power to audit the whole system of the
revenue and expenses of Egypt. England
recognizes the suzerain rights of the
Porte through all Egypt, including
Soudan, and France formally abandons
all claim fO duoI oOutroI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
Blaine's Prospective Secretary of State.
Russian Army Officers Charged with

WASHINGTON, June s.-Wm. Walter
Phelps is said to be stated as Blaine's
Secretary of State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-09
WHATCO CONGRESS WILLDO.
RIVERS AND HARBoRs TO BUSY
THE HOUSE TO-DAY.

Chairman Randall of the Approprfa-
tiOns Committee Promises not to An
tagOnize it with the Deficiency Bill
Other Measures on the TaDis.
WASHINGTON, June S.-Chairman Will
lis, Of the River and Harbor Com
mittee, will call up the river and
harbor bill tomorrow, Chairman Ran
dali, of the Appropriations Committee.
having promised not to antagonize it with
the general deficiency bill. Mr.. Willis
says that his bill has a majority which
will enable him to carry it through the
House without material change.
The general deficiency appropriation
bill was reported to the House satur-
day, and Mr.. Randall said that
he would call it up Tuesday. The
measure is a long one, and it will
probably require two or three DAYS to
dispose Of it. If vote is reached before
Thursday Mr.. Eaton will .on that dav call
up the bill relative to the Presidential
count. If the opportunity offers during
the week Mr.. Lewis will ask for a vote on
the measure providing for the forfeiture
OF the land grant to the New Orleans,
Vicksburg and Baton Rouge Railroad
Company, which remains as unfinished
business.
On motion of Mr.. Thompson last week,
next Saturday was set apart for con-
sideration of the bill to amend the Thur
man sinking fund act.
IN THE SENATE.
The Utah bill is the unfinished business
on the calendar in the Senate, and if MIR.
Hoar returns in season it will be called
up Monday. No one can predict the day
of final action upon it.
The consular and diplomatic appropria-
ton Dill Will be reported to the Senate
Monday, but will probably not be called for
discussion before Wednesday or Thursday.
Senator Hoar will make an effort to Sc
cure consideration of the postal telegraph
bill after the Utah bill is disposed of, if no
appropriation bill stand in the way.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-22
THE COURT RECORD.
Business Transacted by tho District Judi
cinry Yesterday.

Court In General 7eyni--Chisf Justice Crritsy ana
Justices Macarthur and Cor.-Jeanuie X. Stickney
Va. Edward NJ. stckney ct al; Davis and Quack-
enbush. defendants ordered to comply with cor.
tain sales made. Henry NJ. knight VS.. Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad company; ordered and
decreed that the decree Of special term be modi-
fed. Baltimore aud Potomac Railroad company
VS.. James Il. Morgan ct al; decree Of special term
affirmed. Benjamin s. Hilton vs.. John Devlin ct
court OF the United States from the decree OF this
court, which was granted
Circuit oourt-Jiidoe Hagner. district Of Colum.
bia vs.. Metropolitan Railroad company; Jury
egain respited Tartter va. Faubert and Well 7;
judgment of condemnation.
ray tes,imoay 5sfSro john n Oliver examiner us
ordered taken. Birth vs.. Birth; commission to
get answer of infant defendant ordered to issue.
PENDANT ordered Benham vs.. Porter; time 70 take
testimony extended thirty days. Meinkheim VS..
schenck; time to take testimony limited to sixty
ence TO auditor ordered. Stickney VS.. stickney
hearing at general term in fst instance ordered.
Bsy nnsp u. 70 pso @
certain defendants and the appearance OF certain
others ordered. Dyson vs. Dyson; lenve to amend
Criminal Court-Judoe WvHe-willam Pitt KEEL.
logg. receiving money. Illegally while United
States senator; on motion OF the counsel for the
Charles
verdict guilty: sentenced to Albany penitentiayy
bugsery; pleaded not guilty. Sidney smith, lar
oeny; pleaded not guilty. Thomas q. Hoover
| false pretenses; pleaded not guilty. Alexander
alias Sandy, Clark second offense OF petit larceny
pleaded not guilty. Thomas H. Etchinson, for
| gerry; pleaded not guilty. William Day. robbery
| pleaded not guilty. Thomas j. Lazenby. violating
section 5i79, revised statutes, relating to falls,
| affidavit in pension claim; pleaded not guilty.
NEW SUITS.
No. 25266, George p. Tayloe OF al vs. Virginia Tay
loe Lewis; issues from probate. R. D. Lewis and {
| Robinson, jr., attorneys S969 Joseph G. Fugit
| VS.. Lavina Fugitt; for divorce. Lemuel Fugitl
solicitor: 1910, Foster +; Wood rs. Elizabeth
| COURT CALL,
Court In General Teym-Ohisf Justice Cptter. Ju,
ices Macarthur and Cor.-Nos $50 with 50. So, 8;
| 81, and SO.
Circuit cowt-Judos ACKNOWLEDGMENT un
| changed.
Eqsity Court-Judoe acknowledgements un
| changed.
Criminal Court-Jud0s Wnlie.-Nos 1910. 1920
| 1927, 1926, 1928, 1871
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-22
Hts Dead Ia by'a Shoes.
Third,yO Hernld

"No, won't drink with you to-day, boys,'
said drummer to several companions, as
they settled down in the smoking car and
passed the bottle. "The fact is, boys, have
quit drinking-l've sworn off," He was
greeted with shouts Of laughter by the jolly
crowd around him. they put the bottle under
his nose and INDUCED in many jokes at his
rather serious about it. whats the
matter with you, old boy?" sang out one.
"If you've quit drinking, something's up |;
toll us what it is" well, boys, 1 will,
though l know you'll laugh at me. But I'll
tell you, all the same. / have been drink
as you all know. l love whisky--it's as
sweet in my mouth as sugar-and God only
knows how I'll quit it. For seven years not
q day has passed over my head that didn't
have at least one drink. But l am done.
Yesterday l was in Chicago. Down on South
Clark street customer of mine keeps q
pawpshop in connection with his other bust
ness. + called on him, and while was there
a young man not more than 90. wearing
tbreadbsre clothes, and looking as hard as IL
he hadn't seen sober day for n month,
came in with little package 10 his hand
Tremblingly he unwrapped II, and handed
the article to the pawnbroker, saying. Give
me 10 cents and, boys, what do you suppose
1t WASP A pair OF baby's shoes, little things
with tho buttons only trihe soiled, as IL they
had been worn only once or twice. Where
did you get these" asked the pawnbroker
Got 'en at home replied the man, who had
an Intelligent face and the manner of gen.
tleman, despite his sad condition. My-my
wife bought them for our baby. Give me 10
cents for ON; want drink You had
better take tho shoes back to your wife; the
baby will need them.' said the pawn
broker. No s-she won't because--bs-
cause she's dead. She's lying at homo
| now--died last night As he said this the
poor fellow broke down, bowed his head on
the showcase and cried like child. Boys"
said the drummer, you can laugh If
own at HON, and | swear I'll never drink
another drop" Then he got up and went
into another car. His companions glanced at
each other In silence no ono ughsd the
bottle disappeared aud soon each was sitting
in \ seat by himself reading newspaper.