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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
THE KU-KLUX CASE.
Counsel for the Prisoners Arguing til
Question of Jurisdiction,

Counsel for the Prisoners Arguing the
Question of Jurisdiction.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-In the United
States Supreme Court to-day the counsel
for Jasper Yarbrough and seven others,
convicted Of Ku-Kluxing in Georgia. who
are now undergoing Imprisonment at hard
labor in the Albany, n. Y, prison under
sentence of the United States Circuit
Court for the Northern District of Geor-
gia, submitted briefs and an argument
upon the petition for writs Of
habeas corpus and certiorau. The
ground upon which the petition is based
is that the incarceration is illegal. and
that the court ordering it was without ju-
risdictioD. The argument of the counsel
to-day was that the offenses charged in
the indictments upon which the petition
ers were convicted are not offenses
against the laws of the United States, and
are not cOgniZable in the Circuit Court of
the United States, and do not
come within the power and jurisdiction of
the United States courts. The counsel
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
AT THE NATIONS CAPITAL
LONGSTREET AND BALLEN TO
TEST THEIR BIETTLE.

Senator Sherman Again Unfurls the
Bloody Shirt-Comment Excited by the
Findings of the Elections Committee,
But Mr.. Turner Indifferent to Them
Keifer in a Fix.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Gen. Long
street is going to have more trouble with
Ballen, the Examiner of the Department
of Justice, who investigated his office.
Gen. Longstreet has been writing letters
here to members of Congress and others,
in which he attacks Balen. He says that
Ballen's character is not good, and that
while he was in Georgia his conduct was
not such as should have characterized an
official holding the position that he does.
BalIen says that when he went to Georgia
he knew that some such charge
as this might be made, as it
generally is made against any
man who finds anything wrong with an
official. To guard against such a thing
he had fman of unquestiOned repute go
with him all the while he was conducting
the investigation. That man, he says,
was not away from him but a single day.
Copies of LOngstreets letters have been
sent to the President. He is said to be
displeased with them. Ballen is pretty
strong man with officials here and is for
war.
EXPENDITURES ON RIVERS AND HARBORs
The Secretary of War has sent to the
House of Representatives in answer to a
resolution of inquiry on the subject, a
detailed statement of the expenditures of
the government on account of improve
ments to rivers and harbors from March
4, 1889, to June 80 1882, of which the fol-
lowing is a recapitulation by States
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
NEW ROCKS AT GAY HEAD.
An Important Discovery, Which Veri-
fies Capt. Wright's Statement

An Important Discovery, Which Veri-
fies Capt. Wright's Statement.
WOODS HOLE, MASS, Jan. PA. D.
Iasigi, whose brother, the Turkish Con-
sui, is among the lost by the disaster to
the City of Columbus, established to-day
an important fact in connection with the
present condition of things on board the
wrecked steamer. A diver from the tug
Storm King went into the water, and
within two minutes returned, reporting
that the current was so swift that he
could not keep his feet. The search by
the Storm King was then abandoned, and
that vessel left for New Bedford. Then
Mr.. Iasigi, who had chartered the tug
Confidence, and was on the ground, took
a crew in small boat to the wreck, where
soundings were made.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES.
The result of these sound1ngs was the
establishment, beyond doubt, of the fact
that the lower state rooms on the port
side ait OF amidships, still remain intact,
and are not more than two fathOms be-
meath the service. The house was torn
of at the time of the wreck, on both the
port and starbOard sides forward, and on
the starbOard side aft, leaving the lower
state rooms aft in position. Mr.. Iasigi is
positive from his search to-day that
many bodies still remain in the wreck,
and as his brother occupied a state room
aft, on the port side, he hopes to find the
body there. The Storm King will send a
diver down again tomorrow if the cir
cumstances are favorable. The Conf
dence will also visit the wreck tomorrow,
No more bodies have been heard of i'll this
locality.
GOING TO THE SCENE.
BOsTON, Jan. "A, A. MA New Bed
ford special gives some important infor-
nation obtained at the scene of the wreck
by the tug Storm King. Proceed
ing to Gay Head surf boat was engaged
to convey the diver to the wreck. The
boat came of to the tug from the shore
and start was made for DEVILS Bridge.
Arriving here Mr.. Duncan, the diver.
capt. Baker and a correspondent pro-
ceeded directly to the steamer, while the
Storm King went off the buoy to sound
for the shoal reported off that point.
THE DISCOVERY.
Repeated casts of the lead were made
without finding less than 5 fathOms, when
suddenly the leadsman sang out, 'sThree
and one-quarter fathomsw and at last the
mysterious rock upon which the City of
Columbus struck was found. The United
states steamer NefDana, Capt. Gibbs, was
sounding near the spot, and Capt. McDon-
aid told him of his discovery. Capt.
Gibbs at once sent away his boat, and
succeeded in finding three more bOulders
quite close together, with 80 fathoms on
each,
WHERE THE ROCKS LIE.
These rocks lie about northwest by
north from the lighthouse, and north one
half west from the buoy, the distance be-
ing about 400 yards. The ledge runs west
northwest and east northeast.
As soon as Capt. Gibbs got the bearings
of the reef he set spar buoy on it tempo
rarlly. This discovery confirms the state
ments of Capt. Wright and lookout Leary
that they saw the buoy on the steamers
port bow.
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a Nevv FueI for Fno;0es

A very successful test of water-gas-
burning locomotive was made last week
on the Eastern Railroad, Massachusetts.
One Of these engines ran 2I6 miles and
consumed 796 gallons Of naptha, at cost
of SIS 90. The Boston Journal says that
the locomotive does not differ very mate
rally in its appearance from the ordinary
machine of the kind, the only difference
which would strike the ordinary observer
being that in the tender the customary
heap of coal is replaced by large tank.
This tank contains naptha. Inside of the
cab, instead Of the black doors usually
closing the fire-box, there are doors re-
sembling those of a parlor stove, filled
with mica or glass, through which can be
seen the flames OF the burning gas. The
fre-box is occupied by a system of retorts
and perforated bars, the latter taking the
place of the CRATE bars Of the ordinary
fire-box. These perforated bars, which
occupy the greater portion of the space,
are designed to carry over the area
under the boiler the gas to be consumed,
this being emitted at frequent intervals
through the perforations and becoming
ignited on its emission.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
A GALE IN ENGLAND.
Five Lives Lost and Much Damage DOI

Five Lives Lost and Much Damage Done
to Property.
LONDON, Jan. 23.-HeaYy gales prevail
in London and throughout the country
The wind is also blowing with great force
in the English Channel. The gales seri-
ously interfere with the transmission Of
kilograms on British. lines. The wires
have been badly Frustrated. The British
bark Madras, from Pensacola for White
Haven, has been totally wrecked at Kirk
cudbright, on the estuary of the river Dee.
FIVE LIVES LOST.
LONDON, Jan. "a, 2 A. M.-FIye men
and five women in various parts of the
Kingdom lost their lives during the gale
yesterday.
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IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
sensational RumOrs of Intended Out
% RACES in England

sensational RumOrs of Intended Out
+ RACES in England.
DUBLIN, Jan. 23-The Irish Times dis
patch from London says: ''Therc is good
authority for saying that the British
Home Office and police have been warned
that serious steps are taken being to perpe-
trate outrages In England in connection
with the New York Irish World'S 'O'Don-
nell vengeance fund.-"
1t is stated that of the f1. 800 which
have been subscribed to that fund between
5000 and $500 were forwarded to London
last week. English detectives have been
working hard to trace the holders of the
money, but have hitherto failed.
WAR ON THE ORANGEMEN.
After consultation with the counsel it
has been determined ON behalf of the
Catholics and NatiOnalists of the North
OF ireland to seek an official inquiry into
the legality of the Orange society and to
make its members amenable for recent
events.
THE STORY DISCREDITED.
LONDON, Jan "A, 2 A. M.-No great i'm
pOrtance is attached to the story Of the
Irish Times London correspondent. The
police here believe that disappointed Fe-
mans are Systematically attempting to
create alarm throughout England.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
YOUNG MUTT SET FREE.
THE COMMISSION PRONOUNCEs
HIM SANE.

/ His Appearance Greeted with Cheers by
the Crowd-The JOY of His Mother
and Sister-A Jury1nan Promises Re-
yenge If the Boy Is Harmed-An Oya-
tiOn at UniOntown.
PTTTsBURG, Jan. 23.-The hearing as TO
James Nutt's present mental condition
took place this morning before Judge
Stowe and resulted in the prisoners re.
lease. Doctors Wylie, Beatty, Huron and
Christy were examined and all agreed
that at the present time Mutt was Of
sound mind and fully responsible, and
thought it would be perfectly safe to re-
store him to liberty. He was then dis
charged and, after receiving the congra-
tulauons Of those present, repaired to
Major Browns office, where his mother,
sister and other relatives had gathered to
receive him.
4 PERFECT OVATION.
On the way he was rendered a perfect
ovation. Hundreds of people followed in
front of and behind him. Old men matted
him on the back, women crowded around
him, and children pushed and showed te
get a look at the boy made famous by the
great trial. The scene at MAJOR Browns
office was very affecting. His mother and
sister wept bitterly as they threw their
arms around him, aud the joy they ex-
pressed seemed to know no bounds.
JURORS PROMISE.
A number Of the jurors who sat in iudg-
ment on Mutt were admitted and shook
his hands warmly. one of them remark
ing. "Jimmy, if they do anything to yon
in Fayette send them down and we will
see to them" By this time the crowd on
the outside was so large that it was found
necessary to call officers to clear the
streets. The family was then driven to Mai.
Browns house for dinner, and this after
noon at O'Clock ali will return to their
home at UniOntown, where James will be
rendered reception. It was the inten-
tlon at first TO send him to his uncle's,
near brownsville, for a few days, but
the plans have been changed, and he will
20 home with his mother
cHEERED BY 5000 PEOPLE AT UNION
TOWN.
PITTsBURG, jap. 23.-A special from
OnlontOwn says: "James Mutt was met
at the deTOt by crowd of 5000 persons.
and was wildly cheered. He was at once
driven home, where he intends remaining
QuietlVD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
GRANTS DENIAL.
AT The STATE CAPITAL.
Notes which Tell the Important Happen
ings ofthe Day.

OAA NAAO Ali AldpDSn-
ings Ofthe Day.
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 23.-The Governor
to-day appointed Fred II. West, of Lees
burg, as Judge of Lee County Court. He
is well-knOwn lawyer of considerable
ability.
JUDGESHIP CANDIDATES.
Judge John ID. Cunningham and j. r.
Saussy are here to-day. The former
smiles serenely, but refuses to be inter
viewed: His friends, however. are hope
full of his success.
CASES IN COURT.
The Supreme Court to-day postponed
the long drawn out and remarkable case
of Huff VS.. Markham owing to the sick
ness of Col. Hawkins.
Tomorrow the case of the Georgia
Railroad VS.. the Railroad Commission
comes up again for final hearing, prepara-
tory to being carried to the United States
supreme Court. Gen. A. II. IaWton
and Maj. j. B. Cunningham ap-
pear for the railroad and Attorney Cen
eral Anderson and Mynatt Il Howell for
the commission.
THE CAPITAL COMMISSIONERS
in session this afternoon. heard the rem
resentative of the Tate quarry in PIckens
county IN regard to the operations of the
quarry, the quality Of the marble, and the
cost of the same. The James P. Harrison
Marble Company, of Pickens, viii be
heard tomorrow.
Commissioner Crane presented a deed
from the city to the part of McDOnough
street necessary to square the capitol lot.
1t was reported that the owners of the
Holcombe property had appealed from the
award of the arbitration. There is a rU-
NOR that the Commissioners will appeal
from the award on the other lot. In any
event there is bound to be some delay in
squaring the square.
THREE ALARMS OF FIRE
were sounded to-day, but no serious DAM
age at either.
Smith, who deserted his dying wife and
ran of with Miss Belle Edwards. is SUD-
posed to be with her in Macon. Both are
respectfully connected, which adds to the
scandal.
UNIFORMED KNIGHTS.
Calan, the uniformed division of knights
OF Pythias, are out tonight at their fair
wearing for the first time their new uni
forms. Atlanta can now join Savannah
III giving Georgia two uniform divisions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23.-Ten days ago
a prisoner in the county iail was attacked
by smallpox. He was removed to the
pest house, but not before other prisoners
had contracted the disease. Yesterday
and to-day sixteen other prisoners de-
veloped symptoms of the disease, and
were removed to the pest house. There
are $50 prisoners in the Jail, and it is ex-
pected that others will be attacked by the
disease. There are no cases in the CITY
except at the Jail and pest house.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
NIistnken for Wineina a. n-a.,...

KINGSTON, ONTr Jan. 23.-The snow
blockade prevented the sending of pro-
visions into the Kingston timber district.
and the numbering shanties will probably
be closed in consequence. d. G. WiggIns,
Of the Bethlehem Iron Company, is
showed in at the iron mines, and the resi-
dents there think that he is Virgins the
weather prophet, and refuse to shovel a
path out for him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24

NH WIG
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 23.-The Governor
to-day appointed Fred II. West, of Lees
burg, as Judge of Lee County Court. He
is well-knOwn lawyer of considerable
ahiIitrr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Germany's Friendship for spain

LONDON, Jan. pa Berlin CORE
spOndent says: Notwithstanding the
recent change in the Ministry at Madrid.
Germany still favors Spain's ambition to
rank among the great powers by the con-
version Of the Spanish legation at Berlin
and of the German legation at Madrid
into embassies; but Germany Will await
an initiative from Madrid in the mat
tar;'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
IN SENATE AND HOUSE.
Detailed Report of the Proceedings in
Both Bodies.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-In the Senate
to-day Mr.. Sewell, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported favorably the
bill for the relief of Fitz John Porter. Mr..
Harrison, in Mr.. Logan's absence, SAID
that there would be a minority report.
Mr.. Sherman offered the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, Among the expressed objects for
which the Constitution Of the United states
was established were those to establish ius-
tice and insure domestic tranquility; and,
WHEREAS, The Constitution provides for
the security to all citizens of equal civil
rights and to ali citizens the privileges and
immunities that belong to the condition of
citizenship, and that the right of citizens of
the United States to vote shall not be denied
by the United States, or any State, on account
of race, color or previous condition OF servi-
tude; and further provides that no State
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Mahone,s Requested Resienntlnn

RICHMOND, Jan. 25.-In the State Sen
ate to-day the resolution introduced be-
fore the holiday recess. requesting Sena-
tor Malone to resign his seat in the United
States Senate, came up as the special or
der. State Senator Newberry, the author
Of the resolution, SPOKE in favor of its
adoption, and strongly arraigned Ma
hOnes course since his election as Sena-
tor. Pending further discussion the Sem
ate adjourned and the resolution went
over till Tomorrow
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Made Archbishnn Cnadintnr

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The Catholic Re-
Uteee has been informed that Holy Father
Leo AlII. has created Archbishop Coad-
Jutor the Bishop of st. Louis, Mo-, the
Most Rev. Patrick J. RYAN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Havti,s RevnIntinn

HAVANA, Jan. 23.-Adyices from St.
Thomas of the 18th inst. state that the
Haytien ports of Saltrout, Ans d Hal
nault and Dame Marie, which are now
open to foreign commerce in place of
Jeremie and Jacmel, viii be closed on
February 10. 1t is said that the French
frigate Minerve has on board a commits
sion to inquire into the conduct of the
French Charge d. AfTaires at Port au
Prince, and also into the circumstances
Of the September pillage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Deserting a Wife for a Girl of Tbirtae,

OeseftIns a N1te Tor a Girl OF Thirteen.
RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. 23.-CatoJ. jerks,
aged % years, merchant of Apex, Wake
county, has deserted his sick wife and
three little children and elOped with
Varina Pearson, the thirteen-year-old
daughter of his clerk. The girl is very
delicate and is small for her age. En-
deayors are being made to intercept them.
Their relatives assert that they have gone
to Illinois. The affair has caused a great
sensation
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
A NIadman,s TRAGIC Death.

CLEVELAND, O., Jan. pa dispatch
from PainesvilIe, o., SAYS: Cornelius
Van Shaak, an attorney of Chicago, who
was confined in the Riverside Sanitarium
here, being violently insane, forced the
lock Of his room last night and escaped.
This morning his corpse was found under
meath the Nickel Plate Railroad bridge at
Willoughby. His skull and both arms
were broken. 1t is not known whether
the man was struck by a train or fell
through the trestle."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Wanted to Marry Him Under the Gibbet.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23.-George A,
Wheeler, a native Of Gorham, Me-, was
hanged here to-day for the murder of his
sister-in-law, Adele J. Tillson, by strang.
ling, in this city, on October 30, 1880. He
was brought up Quaker, but died in tine
Catholic faith and was attended bv a
Catholic priest. Wheeler's neck was
broken and death was instantaneous
Not muscle quiyered. The female de-
sire for notoriety manifested itself i'm this
case in the person of Mrs. Stratton. a
divorced woman, who frequently visited
Wheeler in his cell, and who insisted last
night upon being married to him. Wheeler
expressed his willingness, but the Sheriff
took measures to prevent the ceremony.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23.-Mrs. Matthew
Clifton, aged 80 years, dropped dead in
the lobby of the Academy of Music this
evening, just before the performance of
the opera. Heart disease was probably
the cauSp Of hpr daath
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
The COmmercial CabIe Comnonv

LONDON, Jan. 23.-Mr. Mackey has
written letter to the Times in behalf of
the Commercial Cable Company, stating
that when the company's two cables are
completed they have no intention of en-
terlng into any agreement or coalition
with existing companies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
WESTERN UNIONS HONOR.
A Message Not Given up till a Court
Commanded It.

Commanded 1t.
CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-During the trial of
James II. Melville for alleged emBezzle.
ment in the Criminal Court, before Judge
Hawes, yesterday, the prosecution desired
to prove that part of the money was
sent TO Melville through the West
ern Union Telegraph Company. The
money order clerk of the telegraph
company declined to produce any
message, on the ground that messages
could not be made public property. The
court ruled that telegraph communica-
tions could not be considered more con-
tidential than any others, and that no
communication could be excluded when
the cause OF justice renders its produc-
tion necessary. The company then pro-
duced the message.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
A BURGLARIZED STORE.

EASTMAN, GA, Jan. 23.-Mr. Sol Herr
mans store was burglarized last night to
the extent of SS cash, silver watch and
upwards of 500 worth of fine clothing.
The thief effected an entrance bv boring
through the floor, and the only traces he
left of himself were a large auger. small
valise and pair of overshOes, which were
found under the store te-day; but their
ownership is unknown. John Clark and
Frank Melon have been arrested on sus-
DiciOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Austrian SOciaIists Sentenced

VIENNA, Jan. 23.-The Socialists schloe.
zer and Rougel have been sentenced to
eight months Imprisonment for conceal
ing printing press. They were ac-
quilted of charges of treason, melting to
murder, and ofenses against the person
of the Emperor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Tampa and sanford United Iv Rail

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. PA Tam
pa dispatch says: 1.-The last spike has
been driven, and the railroad from San
ford to Tampa is practically completed.
The first through train will leave Tampa
at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Broke from Her MoorinCs and sanI,.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 23.-The steamer
Samuel Fowler, Capt. o. w. Davis broke
loose from her moOrings last night, and
drlfted down against the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad bridge and sank. She
was valued at about $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Partisan PoIicemen S+rjI-a

PARIS, Jan. pa body oftwenty-eight
policemen to-day refused to proceed to their
posts, but owing to the energetic attitude
Of the Inspector they finally consented to
go upon patrol duty on other beats. Sew
duty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
Nlne Raft Hands Drnwned.

NASHVILLE, Jan. pa special from
Carthage, on the upper Cumberland river.
says that a raft went down in a whirlpool
below that town to-day. and that men
were drowned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
ROBBERS OF A CORPSE

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Jan. 23.lCom-
mander McRitchie, of the United States
steamer Speedwell, ordered the arrest of
two of the crew of the vessel this morn
ing on suspicion of stealing a gold watch
from the body of one of the Gay Head VIC
tins, which was picked up by the Speed
Woll
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.
Condemned Murderers Escape from a,
Ohio Jail

NOhOeHiheu hufdererS Escape from an
Ohio Jail.
JACKSON, o., Jan. 23.-Luke and Will
liam Jones, who will be hanged shortly
for the murder ofAnderson Lackey, broke
their cell doors to-day while the guards
were at dinner. They took the guards
revolvers from a corridor, oyerpowered
and tied the jailer and escaped to the hills.
Five hundred citizens started in pursuit
and overlook the prisoners. They showed
fight and Luke was wounded. They then
surrendered. Luke's recovery is uncer-
tain
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-24
The Prohibition National Conventio,

PITTsBURG, PA, Jan. 23.-The National
Executive Committee of the Prohibition
party have decided to hold a National
Convention to nominate Presidential can.
didates in this city early in Nav.