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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
PUTTING WIRES UNDER GROUND

A Man Who Had an After Thought.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The Bankers
and Merchants Telegraph Company, in
this city, are putting their wires under
ground. The other day they made dis
covery that was amusing to others, but not
to the man having in charge the UNDER
ground work. He had completed the work
for four squares, when a thought struck
him. He was very sorry that he had not
been struck by it before. He had
constructed the under ground receptacle
for the wires and covered ii
over according to the most approved
methods, but he had neglected to put in
the wires or anything by which they could
be pulled through. He tried air pressure
and everything that he could devise to
force wire through the underground
trough. But nothing availed. The whole
thing had to be taken ND and
the work done over again. Mr.. Morrill,
Mareau. manager of the Washington office
of the Western Union Company, told me
about this. He continued: "It reminds
me Of the time they had in London in 1857
or 1858. The telegraph wires in that city
have always for the greater part been nm
der ground. The main wires are laid
through the big tunnels, which accOmmO-
date also the gas and sewer pipes.
These tunnels are big enough for a man
to walk through easily. OF course there
is no trouble about inspecting the wires
or repairing or replacing them whenever
it becomes necessary. But the pipes con-
tanning the lateral wires running off for
two or three squares from the main line
are small ones. AT the time of which |
speak one ofthese lateral wires was hauled
out TO be repaired. The men doing
the work failed to attach to it a
leading line by which the wire could be
drawn through again. The means en-
plOyed to connect the wire was very
unique. A large rat with fine steel wire
was put in the pipe. Behind him there
was thrust in a ferret. The rat ran from
the ferret a short distance and stopped. 1t
was feared that he would show fight and
be killed. But he started on again. He
ran through the whole length of small
pipe and brought out the wire in good
style, though closely pushed by the fer
ret" Mr.. Mareau, l may add, is not an
applicant for the position of historian to
the Marine Corps.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
JEM WARDS DEATH.
The Last DAYS of the Old Purilist

nC A@dN1 Atdg VI AlA5 OAu
With the death of Jem Ward, which
took place OH Friday, says the PaU Mall
Gazette, the last great figure of the old
generation of prize fighters has disap-
peared. 1t was perhaps kindly release,
for the old champion had fallen on evil
days and evil tongues; the art he gloried
in had degenerated, and his powerful
frame had for some time lost all vigor and
vitality, although he solaced his old age
with music and little painting, besides
recOllections of the past. There clung
round the veteran heavyweight, who
took the champions belt from Simon
Byrne as long ago as 1881, lingering re-
miniscences Of the days when the chief
curiosity Of the Allied Soyereigns was to
see a prize fight, and when one ''royal
parsonage" is is said, ventured into Tom
Cribb's famous parlOr and was proud to
shake hands with the fancy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24

Henry j. Lamar, of Macon, has sold
his cotton crop Of ISL bales for lie. per
pound to the Bibb Manufacturing Com
pany. Parties from Augusta, Savannah
and other points were anxious to buy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
BOYCoTTING A CHURCH FAIR.
WashingtOn's Labor Federation Pits
Itself against a Catholic Church

II
Itself against a Catholic Church.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-There is pro-
badly no place in the country where
labor is given more rights than in this
city. All the labor organizations here
are strong. This place has for years led
the van in boycotting. Many strange
offenses have occurred, which led to boy
cOtting; but it was not until to-day that
the federation of labor has seen proper to
boycott church organization. At a
meeting it was resolved that the fedora
tion boycott the st. Patrick's Church fair,
for the reason that the authorities of the
building in which the fair will be held
took pains Gin the language of the fedora
ton, "tO hire scab labor from other
cities"
Father Thomas, ofSt Patrick's Church,
says that the trouble grew out Of the fact
that he employed some men from another
city to,complete some plastering. He did
not know that they were not members of
the labor organization. He does not
think that boycotting will materially
injure the coming far, and is implacable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
RemarkahIe Escane-

John Kuhn, Of Lafayette, Ind, had a
very narrow escape from death. This is
his own story; some year ago 1 was in the
last stages of Consumption. Our best
physicians gave my case up. l finally
got so low that our doctor said could not
live twenty-four hours. My friends then
purchased a bottle of DR.. VIM. HalPs
Balsam for the Lungs. which benefited
me. / continued till / took nine bottles.
! am now in perfect health, having used
no other medicine.p
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
England,s Earthnnake.

LONDON, April 23.-At Colchester a
child was killed and woman's skull
fractured by yesterdays earthquake.
The woman is in a precarious condition.
There were many narrow escapes. The
fine o4d parish church at Langenhal was
demolished and the place looks as if it
had been bombarded. An invalid Wi
yenhoe died from terror. The damage
at WivanhOe alone is $4,000. At COgges-
hall number of school girls rushed
panic stricken into the streets. Many of
them were crushed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
An Appeal fer Aid from Pocahontas.

PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-The Mayor
to-day received a communication from
the committee of citizens of Pocahontas,
Va, appealing to our citizens for pecu-
MARY aid in behalf of the widows and
children of the miners who lost their lives
by the recent catastrophe at that place.
The communication stated that many
of the people were suffering for the actual
necessaries of life and asked that some re-
lief be afforded the suffering.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
MISSISSIPPI REPUBLICANS.
The state Convention Promises Support
to any Nominee.

JACKSON, Miss, April 23.-The follow
ing resolutions were adopted by the Re-
publican State Convention:
The first urges the Importance of the Mis-
sissipprriYer as a highway and the necessity
of its improvement and the protection of the
people on its bank. The second expresses be-
lief in the policy of protection as calculated
to increase the manufacturing industries. en-
hance the value of products and conduce to
the prosperity of the labOring classes. The
third indOrses the Blair educational bill.
The fourth declares that among the eminent
Republicans named for candidate for Presi-
dent the Mississippi Republicans have no first
choice, but will heartily support any one of
them that may be nominated.
The fifth advises that the delegates from
this State to Chicago should yield their prefer
ence for the general good, and after careful
inquiry cast their votes in convention for the
candidate most acceptable to the people of the
Republican States and doubtful States neces-
sary to carry the election.
The sixth indOrses the administration of
President Arthur, and declares that it de-
serves and receives the confidence of the Re-
publicans of Mississippi.
A resolution was also adopted denouncing
the LOngstreet pronunciamentO as revolu-
tionary and subversive of the spirit of Re-
pubhcanism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
LEGISLATION TO BE PUSHED.
The HOus e Recognizes the Fact that it Is
Behindhand with it's Work.

Behindhand with it's Work.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The House
has recognized the fact that it is behind
hand with It's work. 1t now meets at IL
a. m. instead of u IN. 1t, however, con-
tinues to adjourn. except upon special
occasions, between and 6. The hour
gained by the earlier meeting is, however,
good time saved. In that hour most of
the preliminary work of the day, such as
the call of States for bills and of commit
tees for reports, can be accomplished.
This is because there are so few bills
now put in and so few reports
made by committees. But the work goes
slowly on. There is a noticeable dispO-
sitiOn to take up subjects for earnest dis
cussiOn, and to avoid matters whose
principal merit is that they afford oppor-
tunities for speech making. with but very
little probability of their ever becoming
laws. From now on it may be predicted
that Congress viii be characterized in
great measure by the transaction of real
business. The Senate has attempted no
reform. Indeed, it really needs none.
Although there has been the inevitable
amount of verbOsity there, that body has
this session distinguished itself by the
accomplishment of an amount of work
that constitutes for itself very good
record indeed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24

COLUMBIA, 5. c., April 23.-M1n No. 1.
Of the CamperdOwn cotton factory, at
Greenyille, in whichI100 operatives are EN-.
plOyed, and $500 spindles run, will shut
down tomorrow in consequence of the
impossibility of securing a supply of cot
ton for coarse yarns. In Abbeville county
there is a great scarcity of cotton seed.
and persons are going from farm to farm
in search of seed to plant. In Spartan
burg county the national bank deposits
are heavier than We're ever known before.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
RAVAGEs OF THE FLAMES.
Two Large Mills in Connecticut Race
to the Ground

Two Large Mills in Connecticut Razed
to the Ground.
WILLIAMANTIC, CONN, April 23.-The
Washington Mill, at South Coventry. was
burned last night. 1t was occupied by
Gilbert & Carson, manufacturers of fian-
mel dress goods. The building was owned
by Horace A. Kimball, of Providence,
and was insured for $4,000. Gilbert &
Carson were insured for $4,000. Two
hundred hands are deprived of employ
ment.
NORWICH, CONN.,, April 23.-The large
cotton mills at Fitchville, owned by a
Providence company, was burned this
morning. The loss is 100000.
S72 BALES OF COTTON BURNED.
PROVIDENCE, RI, April 23.-Some S72
bales of cotton in the yard of the trans
portatiOn company of the Baltimore steam
ers' line, in India street, were burned this
afternoon. The loss is S4S,000.
FOUR BARMAIDs PERISH.
LONDON, April 23.-The Bell tavern,
the Old Baily and two adjoining premises
have been destroyed by fire. Four bar
maids perished in the flames,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
Restriction in tho Cotton nriJ1s

BOsToN. April 23.-The replies Of the
New England mills to the proposal that
production be restricted by a partial
shutting down and by reducing the hours
Of labor have been generally favorable.
Some of the mills are behind their foreign
contracts and the restriction cannot be
uniform, but there will be a very general
reduction in the running time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTIONS.
Arthur and Blaine Still Most NJ MentiOned
with the Latter Ahead.

WIN SAO A"SeOA AhOau'
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The following
political straws have been received here
to-day:
The Fourth Congressional District Of
Michigan sends uninstructed delegates to
Chicago.
The Eighth Massachusetts District
sends Edmunds delegates.
The Twelfth Massachusetts District
sends uninsuucted delegates, and nothing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
Tnden Abbott Arrested

ST. LOUIS, April 23.-Tilden G. Abbott,
charged with robbing the Watertown
Mass. Band of $4,000 last fall, was ar
rested Monday night at Pierce City. He
stocked a store with $4,000 worth of
clothing, and was living with a woman
said to be his niece. He has a wife and
four children living near Boston. His
property was seized, and he will be held
until the officers Of the bank arrive to
take him away.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
AGUERO's MOVEMENT.
Spanish COnnivance Insinuated by
Madrid Correspondent

Spanish COnnivanee Insinuated by a
Madrid Correspondent
LONDON, April 23.-The Madrid cores
pOndent of the Times recommends the
Spanish Government to institute a strict
inquiry as to the completely of Spanish
officials in Cuba, especially those at Car
denas and other places in the northwest
of Cuba, with Gen. AguerO, and afterward
continue the inquiries in Spain. where. he
says, surprising revelations might ensue.
CUBA NOT FOR SALE.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-Gen. Foster,
Minister to Spain, was asked to-day what
there was in the talked-of purchase Of
Cuba. He replied:
1T is useless to talk of such a thing. a
Ministry favoring the sale of Cuba could not
stand for any time in Spain. and the mere en-
tertainment by the King of proposition to
purchase the island would endanger the
throne itself. The people there are strongly
opposed to a sale Of the isiand"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
Meeting of the House of Bishops,

with, of Georgia; Dudley, Of Kentucky
Peterkin, of West Virginia, and Harris.
of Michigan, arrived in this city this
morning to take part in the deliberations
Of the House Of Bishops. Twenty-eight
Bishops are now present, but thirty-tWo
are necessary to make a quorum. The
delegates held an informal meeting to-
dav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
GIadstone's Defeat.

LONDON, April 23.-The defeat of the
government in the House of Commons
yesterday, on Mr.. DodsOn's motion. was
due to the fact that eighteen Parnellites
voted in opposition to the government. in
order to display their power by effecting
a government defeat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
ADefloIt in a State Prison.

Boston, April 23.-An examination of
the books of the Massachusetts State
prison shows deficit of over $1,000. 1t
is said that the deficit is the result of bad
bookkeeping, and is not really a defalca-
ton. Warden Usher claims that the ac-
counts are all correct.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
A Call for More Money for the ParIimen
tary Party.

A Call for More Money for the ParIimen-
tary Party.
CHICAGO, April pa circular issued
from the headquarters Of the Irish
National League of America says that
Charles Stewart Parnen has publicly de-
clared that in order to secure a sufficient
number of eligible men to carry
on to victory the struggle
of Ireland in Parliament, fund will be
required to enable men who could not
otherwise leave Ireland to reside in Lon
don and give their constant attention to
their Parliamentary duties. The Irish
National League Of America invites con-
tributiOns from the supporters of Mr..
Parnell, the subscriptions to be sent to
Rev. Charles O'Reilly, d. D., Treasurer,
at DetOit, Michigan. A subscription of
$500 was to-day received from Eugene
Kelly, the banker, of New York.
ANOTHER DYNANIITER ARRESTED.
LONDON, April pa man named SUIT
ton, who had the appearance of being a
labOrer, was arrested to-day at Shitinall A
package of dynamite and eight dynamite
cartridges were found in his possession.
He has been remanded to Jail to await
trial.
IMPRISONED FOR THREAT.
GLASGOW, April 23.-Peter O'Shea, af-
ter brief hearing before the court here
to-day, was sentenced to eighteen months
in prison for having sent letter which
fell into the hands of the police, saying
that he had arrived from France for the
purpose of removing by assassination the
Chief Constable Of Glasgow.
THE ALLEGED INvINCIBLE NOTICE.
DUBLIN, April 23.-The police regard
the omniOus notices purporting to ema-
nate from the invincibles, which were
found in various parts of the city yester-
day, as a hoax. The purpose of this they
believe was to stimulate contributions OF
money from America, which of late have
been seriously falling off.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
An ENCOUNTER AT swAINsBORO
4 Merchant Shot in a Skirmish With the
Editor of the "Itemizer.V


Swainsboro, the county seat ofEmanuel
county. was on Monday night the scene
of an exciting encounter between two
well known citizens, who resOrted to arms
and fired from twenty to twenty-five shots
i'm the settlement of a difficulty growing
out of a heated political discussion in
which they had engaged.
The regular term Of the Superior
Court being in session, the town
was filled with people from all
parts of the county. Shortly after
the adjournment of the court on Mon
day night the reports of pistol shots fired
IN rapid succession attracted an immense
crowd to the vicinity of the court house.
The firing continued and the crowd
scattered and took to cover until it
had ceased. The principals in the
affair were J. L. Meyers, editor Of
the Swainsboro Hemizer, and John
G.. Coleman, Well-tO-dO merchant.
1t appears there was an old grudge
between the men. and considerable i'll feel
ing had been engendered between them
on the night of the encounter. growing
ont of a bitter discussion which they had
in front of COlemans store early in the
evening. and which was of pc
Iitical nature. In the course of
the discussion Coleman called
Meyers -- -, which Meyers de-
manded he should retract. Coleman re-
fused and stepping back a few PAGES
drew his pistol and fired two shots. it was
claimed not at Meyers, but up in
fhe air. Meyers was unarmed, and
went away, but shortly afterwards re-
appeared: Coleman saw him coming
from the stOOp in front of his store, and
getting up on a bench, concealed him.
self behind a post and began firing.
Meyers returned the fire, and a regular
fusilade followed, which lasted several
minutes. AS soon as one pistol was emp
tied another was produced. until between
twenty and thirty shots had been
sired. Coleman being concealed behind
ehe post and high up from the ground
Meyers was deceived as to his position.
but the post was cut and splintered bv
the bullets. as they struck on dead line
with the head OF the ambushed assailant
The fusilade finally ended by
COleman's receiving bullet
IN the groin. Movers arrest
could not be learned, and it was under
stood that in any event he would not be
prosecuted by Coleman. The extent of
the wound was not asceTtained, and the
bullet, after several Intellectual attempts
to reach it by probing, remained where it
lodged.
The affair created intense excitement
IN Emanuel county where both Meyers
and Coleman are well known, the latter
being 4 prominent and wealthy citizen.
Movers was regarded as peaceable man,
and so far As can be learned held the re-
spect and esteem OF the entire community.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
son SHOOTS FATHER-
Mutual Love for the Formers Wife the
Cause of the Tragedy.

ATLANTA, April pa Monroe, Ca,
dispatch says: Sat IL O'Clock this morn
ing Jesse Gum killed his father, Willis
Gum. The father was widOwer, and.he
and the son cOurted the same young wo-
man. The son married her two weeks
ago, and the father sent him word to be
on his guard, as he was coming to kill
him. This morning a child saw the father
enter the sons house and told the son,
who fired on his father as the latter was
taking aim at the son.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24

Nail Association met here today and
completed arrangements for the proposed
nail pool. The association indorsed the
action of the iron manufacturers in de-
manding a reduction of employees wages
The striking coal miners at Irwin sta.
ton, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, have
established a camp just outside Of the
WestmOreland County coal mines for the
purpose of inducing the men at work
there to join the strike.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24

SAN Francisco, April 23.-W. H. Lent,
Secretary of the Bodie Mining Company,
was found dead late last night, in Jefier-
son square, with a bullet wound through
his haarf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
Valuable and Convenient.

BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRocHRs are a
safe and sure remedy for Bronchitis,
Coughs, and other troubles of the Throat
and Lungs. Sold only in b0res. Price %
cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
Another Case of ChoIera,

LONDON, April 23.-Another English
ship from India has arrived at Alexandria
with a case of cholera on board.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
Twenty Thousand Dollars Missing.

ST. PAUL, MINI, April 23.-William
Hardee, Assistant Traffic Manager of the
Canadian Pacific Railroad, has resigned
at the request of the General Manager. A
variation of $4,000 has been discovered
between the Canadian Pacific books and
the customs accounts, occurring prior to
1892
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
BIBB COUNTY POLITICS

Numerous names are mentioned to-day
as candidates for the Legislature from
Bibb. The present Representatives, Lof-
ton, Harris and Bartlett. Will stand for
reelection. VIM. II. Ross, Mayor COfput,
cicero Thorpe and Rabe Phillips are also
eNpected to run
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
Ahahama and the WorId's Exposition

MONTGOMERY, Ala. April 23.-The
Montgomery Cotton Exchange and Cham
Der Of Commerce and the Alabama State
Press Association have adopted resOlu-
tiOns requesting Hon. II. A. Herbert,
member OF Congress from this district, to
indorse and use his influence in behalf of
the appropriation before Congress for the
representation of Alabama at the New
Orleans Worlds Exposition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
snicide of : CharIestonian

CHARLESTON, S. c., April 23.-John L.
Aeseman, 90 years old, wholesale gro
cery merchant. killed himself to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24

PARIS, April 23.-The inspired press in
slst that France will assert her rights in
Egypt and reject the placing of the debt
under British guarantee. Such a course
would be likely to lead to annexation.
La Repubique Frdncdise says: "Franee
cannot further await England's pro-
pOsals. The manner in which England
has established herself in Egypt re-Opens
the Eastern question. Out of the matter
to be discussed between England and
France, England has caused the greatest
European question to arise"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
LABOR TROUBLES.

Lewiston, Me-, Strikers Indicted for
Unlawful Assembly.
LEWISTON, Me-, April 23.-AmOng the
indictments found by the grand jury are
several against striking lasters of this
city and Auburn for unlawful assembly.
The strikers have engaged Gen. Butler to
conduct their defense.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
MATTERS AT MACON.
Captain f. NJ. Hull Banqueted-Ann

Captain f. NJ. Hull Banqueted-Anni-
versary of the Volunteers.
MACON, April 23.-TO-day Mayor Cor
put gave an elegant dinner at tsaacs'
cafe complimentary to Capt. f. NJ. Hull.
of Savannah. There were present Mayor
Corput, Messrs. 2. W. Alexander, George
b. Turpin, j. f. Hanson, 7. L. Massen-
burg, VIM. II. Ross and j. w. Lockett.
of Macon, and Capt. Hull. The bill of
fare included the richest viands and
wines
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
TIE MACON YoLuNrEERs.

This afternoon the Macon Volunteers
celebrated the 9th anniversary of the
cOmpany's organization with a street
drill and target practice at the park.
They paraded 43 men, rank and file, under
command Of Captain Carnes. George
Payne won the first prize, an elegant
silver cup. He first scored 1S
out Of possible -, tieing
Clifford Anderson on Is. These two had
second trial and Payne made Is and
Anderson II. To-day the Volunteers
broke dirt for the erection of their new
armory at the corner of First and PopIal
streets. 1t will cost $4,000 and be com
pleted October l. Each Volunteer TODAY
1rn. ono crnadnft1I nr li,.t :
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-24
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA,
THE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS

Cotton Goods Advanced in Price by the
Augusta Mill Men-ShOOting Scrapes at
Gardi-A Daughter Falls Dead Beside
Her Dying Father in Habersham
County.