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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
MR.. CURTIN INDIGNANT.
PLoN PLoN ON THE REVISION.
He Advises the BOnapartists to be
Leaders in the MOyement

He Advises the BOnapartists to be
Leaders in the Movement
PARIS, Feb. 23.-Prince Napoleon (PIon
Plonl and his son, Prince Victor Napo-
leon, gave an audience this morning to
eighty delegates from BOnapartist COM
mittees formed for the purpose of consid-
ering the question Of a revision Of the con-
stitution. In replying to their addresses,
Prince Napoleon said: " Your presence
here proves that when it is necessary to
defend the national sovereignty and the
rights Of the people, Napoleon can al
ways be called upon. 1 am happy to
haYe my son at my side.
1t is confirmation Of
the union of our family, and shows that
1t Is as impossible to separate father and
son as to separate the Napoleons from the
cause of the people. Bad faith existing
in some quarters has misrepresented the
pacific and perfectly legal agitation which
our party is pursuing. The constitution
of 1876, imposed upon the country by
Orleanist intrigue, which subordinated
everything to Parliament and handed
over the government OF the country to
irresponsible majOrities, is the cause of
our present ills, the symptoms of which
are becoming alarming. l trust that
you Will not listen to few
individuals who are preaching a narrow,
bOmbastic and seditiOus policy, but that
you will follow the great and loyal policy
which shall reYindicate the rights Of the
people. Place yourselves at the head of
this revision movement. The country
will follow you. l speak in behalf neithoF
of myself nor Of my son, but in behalf Of
a principle which [ represent. To the
| people alone is the right of constituting a
! government by the choice of that man for
/ the head whom it deems capable among
| the nation"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
A PLANING MILL RrRNEn.
A DRY GOODS STORE.
Homes for southern soldiers,

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-A largely attend
ed meeting of members of the Grand
Army OF the Republic was held tonight
in Brooklyn to take some action to aid the
veteran soldiers of the South in their ef-
forts to raise fund to build home for
the disabled soldiers Of the South. A COM
mittee was appointed to decide upon the
best means of raising money for the pur-
pose, and a resolution was adopted recon-
mending to the committee a grand demon
stratiOn; that Rev. Henry " ard Beecher
be invited to preside, and that J. w. Fos-
ter, Chaplain-in-chief OF the Grand Army,
deliver an address.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Is 1T THE COLUMBIA's WRECK? ?
Pilots Doubtful as to Captain Ash
crOft's Discovery.

At the office of the Pilot Commissioners,
says the New York Herald of the 2lst
inst, doubts were expressed Yesterday
as to whether the wreck discovered if
teen miles south by west from Fire Island
by the crew Of the fishing sch oner A. A l..
Rowe was really that of the lost pilot
boat Columbia, No. 8. 1t was said that
the block taken by the ROWe's crew from
the wreck was not of kind generally
used on pilot boats, and the iron loop
taken from the masthead offered no con-
elusive evidence either way. Some of
the pilots Will make it their business to
visit the spot indicated during the coming
week and will try to reach a certain con-
clusiOn regarding the wreck. 1here was
a bark lost about the same place some
weeks ago, and it is possible the wreck
may be hers.
1t is considered an impossibiIity to
raise the wreck, and suppOsing it to be
the pllOtbOat, the bodies of those who
were on board, if they could be found,
would not be in such y state that they
could be brought ashore for burial. The
only profit that could be gained by send
ing divers down to the wreck would be
the securing of evidence on which to base
legal proceedings against the owners OF
the Alaska for the value of the vessel
and for damages for the drowned mems
families.
The wreck is IN a position that may
cause danger to passing vessels, if the
masts come as near the surface as Capt.
Ashcroft, Of the Rowe, reports. 1t lies,
however, beyond the jurisdiction of all
local authorities, and the United States
Government is responsible for its removal
as source Of danger to navigation The
danger could easily be removed by break
Ing down or pulling ont the masts, which,
according to Capt. Ashcroft's reports, are
still held quite rigid by the standing
rigging
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
THE LAsKER RESOLUTION
still Prominent Topic Of Newspaper
Dfscuesion

BERLIN, Feb. 23.-The Lasker incident
continues to be the most prominent topic
for newspaper discussion. The Worth
German G0zctte, in a leading article to-
day, says: 1.-The opposition press has not
even attempted to oppose by arguments
based upon facts the attitude assumed by
Prince Bismarck toward the Lasker reso-
luton. We maintain that Ills dispatch
returning the resolution was couched in
the most cOnsiderate tone. The govern
ment does not even criticise the at
tempt made 70 demand Of the leading
Minister Of a foreign government an
Official glorihcation Of q leader of the
opposition. In preparing the dispatch
Prince Bismarck was evidently guided bV
the idea that the majority Of the Ameri-
can representatives had not known Herr
Lasker. We shall not err in assuming
that the initiative to the introduction Of
the resolution in the House Of Repre-
sentatives was due to the direct or
indirect influence of Herr Lasker's
German partisaRs. The Representatives
passed the resolution with the simple
intention of pleasing Germany. The in
tentiOn Of glOrifying a German of anti
government tendencies is of course not to
be sought among American Representa-
tlyes, but among German partisans of the
SecessiOnist or PrOgressist type. From
the standpoint of the German policy il
would have been impossible for the gov
ernment to take pant in the attempt to
make political capital out of Herr Las
ker's death for party purposes for which
the partisans OF the deceased have abused
the event.
MR.. CURTIN INDIGNANT.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Mr. Curtin,
Chairman Of the Foreign Affairs Commit
tee, id to-day: mo American can think
otherwise than that Prince Bismarck's
refusal TO communicate the Herr Lasker
resolution to the Reichstag was offensive.
1t was cOuched in language which showed
wantOn and premedtated insult to the
United States. 1t ought not to 20 unan-
sweTed. l think when all the official in
formation about the matter is before the
Foreign Affairs Committee, that body
Will report in language not to be m sun
derstood what it thinks of Prince Bis
marck's insult"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
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A STAR ROUTE SENSATION.

Great Importance Attached to the Pa
pers which Gresham Refused to Make
Public.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The New York
papers to-day print long article charg-
ing that the papers in the star route cases,
which the Postmaster General has re-
fused to furnish the House, implicate IN
those frauds Senators Vest, Plumb,
MaXey, eX Senator Kellogg and Repre-
sentative Ellis, Of Louisiana. They are
charged with Oeing implicated in that they
received money from route contractors
for their influence IN getting mail routes
expedited. IL is also charged that an at
tempt was made by A. NJ. Gibson and
others to burglarize the safe in which the
papers were kept relating to star route
matters. The publication has caused a
good deal of sensation, and will probably
result in the House peremptorily demand
ing that the Postmaster General furnish
it with the papers and all information
connected Herewith
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Hew Bernhardt Kept Her Promise.

On the eve Of leaving America after her
successful tour. Madame Sarah Bernhardt
received the yisitOf a not less enthusiastic
than wealthy merchant of Chicago, who
offered to buy up all the stall, seats and
boxes of the theatre if the great artist
would give but one more performance OF
''Frou FrOu." As her departure would
not admit of any delay, Sarah Bernhsrdt
declined the offer of her admirer, but said {:
"COme 10 Paris and promise you to play
'Fr0u FrOu' just to please yOu." On
Thursday last. the merchant of Chicago
Went TO see the actress, guessing that
Madame Bernhardt had not forgotten her
promise. lie guessed rightly. ',FrOu
Frou' was Immediately announced; and
the Chicago merchant not only took as
many boxes and stalls as were required
for the accommodation OF his numerous
friends and acquaintance, but sent TO
Sarah bouquet OF three roses. They were
Kept together by girdle Of huge dia-
mOnds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
FatIures RnsIuess

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-The business
failures Of the last seven days, as reported
to X. G. Dun q Co., nRmber for the
United States 2O6, and for Canada 40, or
total of 248 as compared with total of
29S last week, decrease of %. A reduc-
tiOn in the number and Importance of the
failures all through the country is appa-
rent, especially in the Western States.
LUMBER MERCHANT ASSIGNS.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 23.--John O'Sullivan.
a lumber merchant. made an assignment.
His assets are $50 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-An explosion of a
lime light IN the Chadderton town bali al
Oldham tonight, while the children's en-.
tertainment was being given there, caused
great excitement. All the lights were ex-
tinguished and terrible panic took place.
The children, who crowded the hall,
rushed down stairs. One of them was
sutfocated, and nine others were removed
from the premises In an unconscious con-
ditiOn. The others ESCAPED injury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
TO RE TALKED TO DEATH.
The Horrible Fate Republicans Have
in Store for Pension Bills.

The Horrible Fate Republicans Have
in Store for Pension Bills.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 23-There is
an updQubted majority in the House in
favor of the bill to pension Mexican vet
Grams and survivors of the Creek and
Seminole wars. The only danger that
the bill will not get through the House is
that il may be talked to death. The Re
publicans are going to try to make bit
ter sectional issue out of it, and will
propose all manner Of amendments
which will be of general character, to
pension everybody who stood on the Un-
ion side during the late war, and to in
crease the present pensions. Mr..
Hewitt, of Alabama, who has
charge OF the bill, by not
putting on a check rein. allowed a SINH
lar measure to be talked to death in the
FOrty-fOurth Congress.
The friends of the bill are, however. so
much In earnest that if they find that Mr..
Hewitt is endangering the measure they
will take it out Of his hands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
TARIFFS LEGISLATION.

Chairman Morrison Promises that it
Shall Not be Buried Under an Ava
Ianche of Speeches.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-There has been
a good deal of talk lately of manufacture
ers and others prolonging their hearings
before the Ways and Means Committee
so long that it will be impossible for the
House to act on the tariff bill this session.
Mr.. Morrison told the NEWS correspond
ent to-day that he had heard of such a
scheme, but that it would not work. All
interested would be given reasonable
hearing by the committee, but they would
not be allowed to drag the discussion to
such a length as to make it impossible for
the House to act before the Chicago Con-
Vpntion
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Coal Mines Flooded

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. "a special
from POttsyille says: ''The rains of this
week have had serious effect ON the
mines, more than half of the cOllieries of
this region being wholly or partially
the county, with a single exceDtjon q re
drowned out, and the mules have been
taken out. The result has been a very
great reduction in shipments and a great
loss to the owners and operatives- y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Bennett'sCahle

GLOUCESTER, MASS, Feb. 23.-Ths
Bennett-Mackey Gable Company will land
one end of its cable on Cape Ann, and has
bought land for this purpose at Cape
He'd G, Long Beach. a cable station is TO
be erected at ROcEpOrt, the dimensions of
which are TO be 60 by 45 feet and two
stories high. The cable will be laid about
two feet under ground for distance Of
one and one-quarter miles to a station in
the town.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
The Attack on Bacninh.

PARIS, Feb. 23.-The latest advices from
Tonquin state that the French gun boats
are taking positions in the waters of the
Tonquin Delta so as to be able TO support
an attack on Bacninh. A reconnaissance
from Hanoi disclOses the fact that the
Black Flags occupy Hunghoa and the
mouth of the Black river.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

BERLIN. Feb 23.-The North German
Gazette, Bismarck's organ, says: 1--WE
regret that the Cologne Gazette is alone
among the Liberal papers in expressing
the opinion that Minister Sargent does not
JOY the same general popularity as his
predecessors. Other Liberal journals
have joined with the foreign press hostile
to Germany for the purpose of exciting
public opinion in America against the
German Government"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

LIMA, Feb. 3.-Representatiyes of the
various European powers held confer
enee yesterday to prepare a protest
against one Of the clauses Of the treaty of
peace. The French Minister was chosen
to present the protest to the government.
The protesting powers have decided To
follow the programme to be presented bv
England and France.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
MercbandIse and the 7111j..

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Tbe Treasury
Department has received letter from the
Secretary OF State recommending that IN
struction be given to customs officers not
to admit to entry in certain cases, with
out the giving of a bond, merchandise
valued at less than 800. The recommen-
datiOn has been approved, and the Gus
toms officers have been notified to act ac-
CArdinrIY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
WAITING FOR ORDERS.

CAIRO, Feb. 23.-Gen. Stephenson has
telegraphed to London for orders. but has
as yet received no answer. In the mean
While Gen. Grahame has been directed to
mold Irlnkltat. Baker Pasha is now
wearing a British uniform for the frst
time since his dismissal from the army.
DIGMA EAGER To FIGHT.
sUAKIM, Feb. 23.-Osman Digma is re
ported to be at Teb with large force and
eager to fight
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

Santi Spixitus that the brothers Chamen-
deZ. together with other bandits, have
embarked Tor SaniO Domingo. 1t is also
stated that the planters of Providence and
Santa Clara paid the Chamendez brothers
to leave the island, being glad to get rid
of them so easIlY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

PEsTH, Feb. 23.-Paul /. Ponga. Berccx
and Pitely, the threa men who murdered
Count Won Majlatb Won SzekheIy. Presi-
dent OF the Court IF Cessation. at OfaP
last March, were hanged here this morn
ing. great mob collected about the
prison last night and cheered The prJson-
ers, but the police dispersed it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Capture OF MUKDEKERs.
Arrested for Killing Three Men Many
Months Ago.

Arrested for Killing Three Men Many
Months Ago.
Excitement was wrought to a
white heat on Wednesday, says Lincoln
(IIl.) special to the New York Times, by
the arrest in st. Louis and the bringing
to the jail here of j. Fl. Hall and David
Long by the PinkertOns, charged with be-
ing the murderers of Charles Mcmahon,
Robert Matheny and John CarlOck, near
Mount Pulaski, in August, 1882. The de-
tectiVe work has been so slyly accom-
plished that the movements of the pur-
suers have been entirely unknown TO any
save two or three selected Lieutenants on
the scene, and knowledge of the arrest
came like clap OF thunder from a clear
sky.
Friday, August IS, 1882, Charles Nc
MahOu. a farmer. aged about 40, and his
two hired hands, Robert Matheny. are II,
and john CarlOck, a youth of II, We're
seen stacking grain on MchahOn's place,
near Mount Pulaski, in Logan county, III.
SUNDAY afternoon two neighbOrS called at
McMahOn's to return a horse that had
broken into their premises, when they
discovered the house deserted and the
stack of grain and the wagons Just as they
had been left Friday night. They began
searching the premises, and soon came
upon the body Of CarlOck. about 800 yards
from the house in some tall grass, with
his feet bound, gag in his mouth, his
eyes blindtOlded and his throat cut from
ear TO ear They at once gave the alarm,
and, after searching some hours, the
bodies of McMahOn and Matheny were
also found, both with hands tied behind
them. feet bound, blindfolded and thrOats
cut, the same as in Carlock's case. The
parties were tied by the legs so as to al
low them to step some eight or ten inches,
and had evidently been marched from the
house TO the place where they were killed.
Mcmahon Vas bachelor, Worth perhaps
$4,000. No money had been left in the
house by the murderers, and McMahOn's
gold watch was also missing. Suspicion
at once fell upon man named NJ. r.
Hale, who had led rough life in Texas,
and who was thought well fitted for such
a deed. Uale's brother had married a SIS
ter of Mcmahon, and the suspected man,
therefore. had had opportunities of know
ing McMahOn's habits and his money
transactions. The dispatch says j. Ii.
Hall was the man arrested, but it is pro-
bable that Hale is the man meant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Pierced to the Heart in Duel.

PARIS, Feb. pa sensation is report
ed from st. Denis, the capital of the
French Island of Reunion in the Indian
Ocean. A duel with swords was fought
between an Englishman named Winter
and an officer cf the Marines named
GrOsjean. Winter was pierced to the
heart and fell dead upOn the spot,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Key west CuDans M~ioIcinS.

KEY WEST, Feb. 22.-There was an
immense demonstration to-day in cele-
bration of the release of Col. Aguero.
Five thousand Cubans marched in torch
light procession, accompanied by the
Federal, State and municipal officers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Battle among the Cossacks

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. % In an en-
counter in Don, in the COssack country.
between the peasants and military, sew
eral were killed. and reinforcements have
been hastened fnrW ard from Charkask
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

ROME, Feb. 22-The Pope has accepted
Cardinal Won HOheulohe's resignation of
the see of Albano. The Pope refuses to ap.
prove the appointment Of Cardinal Won
Hohenlohe to the see OF Posen pending an
agreement with Prussia regarding that
vacant see.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

PITTsBURG, Feb. 23.-The Union Club.
colored, OF Allegheny county, has ap-
pointed a committee to make arrange
ments for a convention of cOlored men Of
the North and the District of Colum bia,
which will be held in this city April %,
to discuss the rights and wrongs of the
colored people of tine South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
GORDON NO PrPpRr-

The Times publishes a dispatch from
Cairo which says: s--There is little doUht
but that Gen. Gordon would forthwitb re-
sign If the confirmation of his doings de-
pended upon vote of the House of Com
mOnG -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
THE WAR IN EGYPT.
The Chances for England to Regain He
Supremacy.


Supremacy.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-Col. Barnaby, COZ
respondent of the Post, telegraphs to that
paper from Suakim that three courses are
open to the English. First, to recapture
Tokar, chastising the enemy if they are
encountered, and in the meanwhile to
recover and decently inter the remains Of
Capt. Moncrieff of the Roysl navv.
at theCOnsulate OfSuakim who was killed
IN fight near TOkar last November
Secondly to try and attack Osman
Digma, the leader of the rebels. ami die
perse his forces; and thirdly. 10 shin
trOOrs to MassOwah, and from there AZ
tempt the relief of Kassala, and after
doing this, march on to Khartoum. He
advises the use of the Indian troops sta
TONED at Alden. Admiral Hewitt, Baker
TriDkitat A
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
RAVAGES OF THE FLAMES.
Catholic Seminary in WiscOnsi
Burns Just Before Dawn.

A Catholic Seminary In Wisconsin
Burns just Before Dawn.
CHICAGO, Feb. pa special from Clin-
tonyille, Wis, says: est. Joseph's Cath
Ollie Church and school at Kershena, Wis,
burned at 3 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Seventy pupils and six sisters escaped in
their night clothes, number OF narrow
escapes being made. The loss is not
stated.
A planning MILL BURNED.
AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. 23.-Grandy's
planning mill burned this morning. The
loss is heavy. Some forty men are thru wn
out of employment.
IN DRY GOODS STORE.
VICKsBURG, Feb. pa fire occurred
in the wholesale dry goods house of s. z.
Metzger last night. The loss is estimated
at between 900 and $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
How long sham .losenn I,ra-

VIENNA, Feb. 23.-Placards have been
found in various places appealing to the
people and asking them how long
they will let the monarch live.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Hunrarr,sTreaties

PEsTH, Feb. 23.-The Lower House of
the Hungarian Diet have voted approval
of the AustrO- French commercial treaty
without dissenting voice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

HAVANA, Feb. 23.-The remains OF
Gen. Ora were sent to New York to-day
by the steamer City of Menda.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
ocean Steamers in Distress.

LONDON. Feb. 23.-The steamer Scandi-
navlan, from Charleston for Liverpool, has
passed Roohe's point. Her engine is dis
abled. She reports that she passed large
unknown steamer, disabled. The steamer
StrathleVen, from Savannah for Liverpool,
was standing by her.
THE STEAMERS IDENTITY.
LONDON, Feb. a, 2 A. M.-The unknown
disabled steamer seen by the steamer
Scandinavia was the Llandatf City, from
New York, February 2, for Bristol. She
was spoken on the 18th inst. She report
ed all we'll. She was being towed by the
steamer Strathleven.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
Russia,s New Minister Co England

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-M. De Staal. hither-
to Russian Minister at Stuttgart, has been
appointed Minister to England, where he
succeeds Baron Mohrenheim, recently
transferred TO Paris.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
PIE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS.

a Negro Attempts to Make Dishonest
Dollar Out of the Craze over Hidden
FOrtsues-A Rare Collection of Indian
Relics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-24

G. E. Matthews corrOb0rated the testi-
mOny of other members OF the Matthews
family, and said that colOred man who
had the carrying of the United States
mails was frightened off, his life having
been threatened.
J. b. Middleton testified concerning out
RACES from common report. No one had
ever interfered with him, and he never
saw armed men except at Hazlehurst. He
canYassed the county tor the Indepen-
dents.
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