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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
GEoRGIA's DEMOCRACY.
June 10 and August Is the Dates of thu
Two state Conventions.

Two State Conventions.
ATLANTA, GA, April 5.-The Exeeu-
tive Committee of the Democratic party
met in the Markham House at 10 O'Clock
this morning. The meeting was large ly
attended, only one member being repre-
sented by proxy. The meeting was called
to order by Capt. Henry Jackson, Chair
man. John w. Akin was elected Seere-
tary. The Chairman submitted his resig e
nation as a member of the committee.
and requested Col. j. Il. Estill to take the
chair. Capt Jackson said that In as
much as he had determined to become a
candidate for Congress be thOughtit best
to tender his resignation as Chairman
and had placed his written resignation in
the hands Of the Secretary. He spoke at
some length Of the good work
and the results accomplished by
the committee heretofore, and cOngratu-
lated the meeting and the people of Geor-
gia on the peace and harmony now exist
ing in the State.
On motion Mr.. Estill was elected Chair
man.
On motion of Gen. P NIB. Young the
thanks OF the committee were rendered
to Capt. Jackson for the able manner in
which he had performed the duties Of bis
position.
The following resolutions, offered by
/ the gentlemen named were adopted:
BY Mr.. Daniel, of Richmond:
Be it resolUed, That the State Convention of
the Democratic party be held in Atlanta on
Wednesday, the 18th day Of June, 1884, at p
O'Clock, noon. for the purpose OF selecting
delegates to the National Democratic Con-
ventlOn, TO be held In Chicago on the Sth dav
OF July, and the committee recommends that
the Democracy Of Georgia meet in their re-
spective counties on the first Tuesday in June
to select delegates to this convention.
BY Mr.. Peoples, of GwinHett:
Res0Ired. That each county in the state be
entitled 10 double the number of votes that
the county has Representatives in the Lower
House OF the General Assembly.
HesOkred, That each county be requested 10
select as alternates the same number Of per
sons, at the same time and in the same man
ner as thev select their delegates, and the
committee further recommend that eacn
county, al the time OF its election OF said dele
gates. pass resolutions requesting the State
committee not To- admit auY delegate unless
he be regularly selected either as q delegate
or alternate. so that no person not q citizen Of
the county be allowed to tOrepresent said county
as a delegate by proxy.
BY Mr.. DesSau of Bibb:
Res0}eed, That the Democratic party
assemble in the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednes-
Gay, the 18th day of August, 1884,
ing candidates for Governor and State House
officers and to select the Democratic candi-
dates for Presidential electors.
ResotDed, That the Democratic party Ofeach
lst tuesday IN August, lSS4. for the purpose
of selecting delegates to the convention to be
held on the 18th Of August. 1884, at Atlanta
The meeting was very harmonious
throughout. The committee took supper
at Captain JacksOn's this evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
KEIFER IN A FURY.
He First Tries to BuIldOxe and then {
Persuade Mr. HODkius

He First Tries to BulldoEe and then to
Persuade Mr.. Hopkins.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-In one OF the
House cloak rooms today some warm
words passed between Hessrs. Keifer and
Hopkins, of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Hopkins
was Chairman of the Keifer-Boynton in
vestigating committee. Mr.. Keifer ap-
preached him, and in a loud voice COM
planned of the character of the majority
report made by the committee. He said
that it was not just to him. He also
charged Mr.. Hopkins with trying to get a
snap judgment on him in intending to
bring that report to the consideration of
the House at an early day. Mr.. Hopkins
got mad. He practically told Mr.. Keifer
that what he had said was not
true in any particular. He did not
intend to bring the committees report
before the House until the middle of next
week. Mr.. Keifer then tried, as he did
last night, to induce Mr.. Hopkins not to
call the matter up at all, but to let it rest
just as it is. This Mr.. Hopkins peremp-
torilly refused to do. He said that the
report would be taken up next week. Mr..
Keifer is trying to rally the Republican
L taders around to prevents possible adop-
ton of the committees report. The re-
lOrt will be adopted, nevertheless.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
CAR OLINAs FOREST FIRES.
Thousands of Trees Destroyed and Many
Men Ruined Financially.

Thousands of Trees Destroyed and MANY
Men Ruined Financially.
RALEIGH, n. c., April 5.-Reports of
damage by the forest fires continue TO be
received here. In Johnston county a fresh
fire has broken out, destroying great guam.
titles of timber as well as several dwell
ings. The people are greatly alarmed,
and are fighting the flames night and day.
Along the Carolina Central Railroad the
woods are burning for distance of so
miles. The greater part of the damage
has been done in Moore, Robinson, John
stOn, Cumberland, .Pender and Richmond
counties. A number of persons have been
rendered homeless. In some sections near
ly all the saw mills have been burned, as
well as churches and dwellings.
Turpentine orchards, containing from
5000 to 10000 trees, have been burned,
almost running their owners. The fire is
heavy blow TO the lumber industries of
that section of the State.
IN THE VICINITY OF COLUMBIA.
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 5.-Forest fires,
caused by farmers burning brush TO clear
planting ground, have occurred in
several sections of the State this week.
East of Killian's station, and north of
Columbia, the fire swept away houses,
mills, barns and fencing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

NEW ORLEANS, April ga special
from Newelton, La, says! "Wednesday
night three negroes, headed by a white
man named Charles Davis, entered the
store of I. Richberger for the purpose of
robbery and on being discovered at
tempted to murder all the inmates. Rich
bergeT'5 cook, an old colored woman, was
shot and instantly killed and her face ter
ribly mutilated with a hatchet. George
at several times but escaped. Richberger
was shot in the shoulder and severely
wounded. The murderers have been
LODGED in iail.v
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PetrnIenm V Nashr.

D. R. Locke, Petroleum V. Nasby, edi.
tor Toledo Blade, writes: 81 had on fore
finger OF nay right hand one of those plea
SAINT pets, q "run-round." The finger be.
came inflamed to a degree unbearable and
swollen TO nearly twice its natural size.
A friend gave me HRNRY's CARBOLIe
SALyE, and in twenty minutes the pain
he'd so much subsidized as to give me a fair
nights rest, which had not had before
for week The Inflammation left the
finger IN a day. l consider It u most val
uahle ariicl..''
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aiekens sold for dollar piece at Key
! as' asst week.
DO There are fifteen patients at the Marine
iiospital at Key West.
LsH sold at twenty-three cents a dozen
"ss week at auctions at Key West.
Two buckets fun for five cents is the rate
ilAAius water is sold at in Key West.
l.ere we're over 1850 gallons Of wine i'm
''" q. hey West from Havana in March.
Live as4 is selling for only four cents a
-- ia havana, out of which the duty is
taere we're 9)S bales OF leaf tobacco i'm
ul.s3 A' hey West during last month from
tH1lt are io3 registered voters in Delan d.
rt '-- - .e over ztJ by next election IN No
4ud so in the precinct.
Iefee * May have, within the mast few
b., -s' re. out upwards OF 5000 orange trees
d. ,' i'rm In the immediate vicinity Of
--yte u Row no doubt about the building
r.ttfp ~ = novel at Monticello, Fla. The
- ~, anu OF men are managing it, and the
lt.,ef spirit Is aroused to co-opirate with
r,-f au'aA tMef entered Parceland Hotel, at
sf5 -''it' guy. v1 sunday night and got away with
s-f-.l,' ',di pieces of silver ware, and other
-e thia' 80 lar. ''O' '"S OeVh houhu VI
''aAe C''y correspondent Of the EKws
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

writes on April as follows: "Weather cold
and dry.-Right OF way secured to Lake City
from the Rowland Bluh Railrosd-wOrk " i'll
commence soon. The road will run west OF
the sink Of Rose creek, and will open up a
hnely timbered and farming country The
city election is isexciting some interest.-Ilmes
are dull among The merchants, but Is lively
among the farmers.-Strangers from all parts
OF the country are visiting Lake Clty.-Our
town is changing its general phiz rapidly"
The Palstks Daily Neaos Of April says
THE IrOnship Cygnus made her last trip to
this port Yesterday at noon. She was placed
on the river between this and jacksonville nv
Leve & Alden early in the season, and has
carried many people up and down the river.
York, the port to which she belongs. Her
bulk and great disbursement rendered her to
some respects unfit for our river, and she will
probably never return. In her stead q swift
and light draught steamer will be sent next
season, and the competition inaugurated this
veAr nrlmIsea 90 be cnnlInnad .
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
More TronbIr for Peru

LIMA, April 5.-El Concrete states that
all relations between President Iglesias
and the diplomatic corps have been
broken off. On the Sd inst. the Peruvian
Minister of Foreign Affairs called a meet
ing OF the foreign representatives and in
vited them to recognize his government.
They in the absence of instructions de-
clined to do so.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
THE BALTIMORE CONFERENCE.
Beneficial Results Predicted If the Plan
is Carried Out.

Beneficial Results Predicted If the Plan
is Carried Out.
WASHINGTON, April "a call for a
meeting Of leading Democrats in Balti-
more during the latter part Of this month
to discuss what is the best course nation
ally to be pursued by the party is the sub
ject OF a great deal of Congressional talk.
Among those invited to the meeting are
men who entertain the most divergent
views on the subjects OF party policy, but
as they are men both in and out OF Con-
gress it is thought that the result of the
conference will be more satisfactory and
stronger than a caucus of the House or a
joint caucus of House and Senate
could be. In fact, the general
impression is that such a conference can
not fail to go far in reconciling the diff
terences existing among the leaders. 1t
is looked forward to as in reality very
likely to be the practical formulation of
the party's course in the coming cam
paign. 1t is, therefore, most generally ap-
nr0Vnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Nancy Caste a Winner.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-In the case OF
Nancy Caste, involving the title to public
land in Alabama, the Secretary of the
Interior holds that the act of March 3,
1888, applied to future dispOsals; that as
to the lands reported as containing coal
or iron the provisO in favor of homestead
settlers is intended to protect all actual
bona fide settlements, and is therefore
broad enough to include preemptlons
that even if it were otherwise the fact that
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Federal Officials in Texas Undated

WASHINGTON, April ga telegram has
been received at the Department of JUS
tice from the United States District Attor-
ney at Galveston, Tex, announcing the
indictment by the grand jury of Edward
Guthridge, late United States Attorney
for the Eastern district Of Texas, for hav-
ing demanded and accepted bribe, and
also of VIM. Unbdenstock, United States
Internal Revenue Collector, and VIM. T.
Scott for bribery. Guthridge, in addition,
and Jos. IL. Mcbride have been indicted
for perjury before the grand jury in con-
nectiOn with these cases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
THE JEANNETTE,s Loss.
Hearing of Testimony Begun by t
House Sub Naval Comu,ittee

Hearing of Testimony Begun by the
House Sub Naval Committee.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The sub-com-
mittee of the House Committee on Naval
Affairs began to-day an investigation of
the circumstances of the loss of the jean
nette. The most interesting testimony
was that of Mr.. Bartlett, fireman of the
Jeanette, who testified that jerome
Collins told him that Commander De-
Long made his life hell on earth, and
that he was treated like poor mans cur.
Lieut.. DanenhOwer told the witness that
If he had been called upon to endure the
treatment received by Mr.. Collins he
would have gone over the ships side.
The witness added that he had not testi-
fed to all the facts before the court of
inquiry for fear that he would be court
martlaled and have his pay stopped.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

WASHINGTON, April 5.--Mr. Hewitt,
of New York, took dinner with Mr.. Til,
den the other day. He adds his to the
many cOmplicating statements as to Mr..
Tilden's condition. He says that he is in
very bad way. He cannot, says he,
well eat without assistance, and has to be
fed with a spoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

LONDON, April 5.-Negotiations be-
tween England and Spain in regard to
the proposed new commercial treaty are
ended. The Spanish government refuses
to submit a provisional treaty to the
Cortes before adjournment in July, al
though England has offered to submit the
mOdus YiYendi TO Parliament.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
TiIden Popular in West Virginia.

CHARLEsTOwN, W. VA, April 5.-The
Democrats of kanaWha county tO-da V
chose a delegate to the State convention.
A decidedly strong feeling for Tilden was
manifested. Prominent politicians pre-
dicted that the State delegates will stand
strong for him at the National Conven-
fiOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
A RIOT SCARE IN NEW YoRK-
Socialist Circulars and Mass Meeting,
Stir Up 'fthe Finestn

Socialist Circulars and Mass Meeting
Stir Up ''the Finest.n
NEW YORK, April s. i-5P.M-Durins the
past two or three days-an unsigned circu-
lar. calling upon the working classes to
meet at Cooper Institute tonight to take
action in connection with the Cincinnati
riots; has been industriouslv circulated
through the city, chiefly on the east side
The police have information tending to
show that the document has been exten-
siVely distributed among the classes who
would be the first to make trouble
In the event of riotous, demonstra.
ton In this city. To-day a couV of
the circUlar was received bv mail
at police headquarters, together with
two letters frOss citizens representing that
threats had been made in certain auar-
ters TO ferment dia aturbance and ,annIv
the torch. The threatened localities are
mentionealbut are kept secret by the police
The acting superintendent thought the
matter OF sufhcieRt importance TO Drovi6e
extra precautions, &ad after a conferences
with the President q the beard he sent
out an order to the precinct captains
ordering tBe entire reserve force on duty
for the night. They will remain in the
station houses subject to call from head
quarters. A large force of police win he
sent to Cooper Institute to suppress apV
riOtous demonstration.
The following is the text of the. circu-
lar printed in English and German
''WOrkingmenL Citizensl Cincinnati riot
Its causes and effects. Mass meeting Al
Cooper Union, Saturday, April 9Th. at So u
A representative of the Cincinnati working
men is expected TO address rhe meeting. The
other speakers viii be Edward King AlexnR
der Jones and Frank Seabert. Workiugmen
raise your voice against the pack OF thieves.
the politicians andcapitalists who rob you of
your work, your earnings and your liberty
by order Central Committee of the So
clallstlc Labor Party of New York"
NO TROUBLE AFTER ALL
NEW YoBK, April 8, I1:45P. M.-The
Secialistic Labor party's demonstration
at Cooper Institute tonight was an i'm
posing gathering in point Of numbers and
enthusiasm. 1t had been called mainly
to give expression to the opinions of the
Socialists of New York on the recent rioJ
at Cincinnati, and the whole reserve force
OF police was called out in anticipation of
trouble but none Oceurred
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
The Hunt for Lonestreet,s scaIp.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Some of the
Georgia Republican crowd who have
been trying for the past two years to get
Gen. Longstreet out of the MarshaPs
office at Atlanta have commenced new
raid on him. The lever they are now try
ing to use is Gen. Longstreets connec-
tion with the project TO form Whit
HdH.S hepuUliCdH party, InuS virtually
reading out the negroes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Goal Miners Rioting at Denain

DENAIN, FRANCE, April 5.-The riot
of the striking coal miners has assumed
serious proportions. Cavalry charged
upon crowd and wounded several. The
rioters fired back and cried 'Long live
the Social ReDublic,v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
President Raoul,s Gpest..

ATLANTA, April 6.-Capt. ". G. Raoul,
Col. VIM. Rogers, L. Nj. Cunningham,
and Messrs. COrnwell, Conner, Reppard
and Mills, of the Central Railroad. and
Messrs. Pyne, Sloan and the Northern
gentlemen who are the guests Of the rail-
road, left this evening for Augusta.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
The Loui.iana EIaod

NEW ORLEANS, April 5.-A special
from Rodney, Miss, says: .'The river
here continues to decline, and Is now Is
inches below the highest point. The back
water has fallen about foot. but it is be-
lieved that the Raleigh break win cause
q further rise
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

BATH, Nix, April Capt. Traynor
started this noon in dory to row to New
YORK, whence he will attempt to row
across the Atlantic, starting early in
June. The bOatis Is feet long and 3 wide.
She has a cabin and two air-tight tanks,
and will carry four months provisions
from Rath
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

proof was made in this case prior to the
passage of the act in the manner and form
required by the existing regulations would
take it out Of the requirement subjecting
land to public sale, and he accordingly
directs the entry to be reported and ap-
proved, unless it be shown that actual
fraud has been committed under cover of
pTe-emption claim.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
ohio Judiciarv TO he ImDrove,I

CINCINNATI, April 5.-A meeting Of
the Legislative Committee resolved to
recommend to the Legislature the pass
age OF acts making changes in the exist
ing judicial methods calculated to i'm
prove it's administration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
GOV. Murray's Good Character.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Justice Har-
Ian and Speaker Carlisle to-day testified
to the integrity and honor OF Gov. Murray,
OF Utah. No more evidence will be taken
in the case, and three members of the
committee favor throwing it out of court,
saying that there is nothing in the
ehargns-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Fnibustsrs not Considered Dangerous.

WASHINGTON, April 5.-While gov
ernment officials will do all in their power
to head off any flibustering expeditions
from this country to Cuba, they do not
think that the alleged expeditions Of that
character amount to much. They are
very strongly inclined to the opinion that
the Spanish officials, perhaps, from the
great interest which they have in it are
very much inclined to exaggerate the
matter. These views are held by the
principal officials OF the State, Navy and
Treasury DeDartmanta
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

COLUMBIA, S. c.. April 5.-Jim Cole.
man, cOlored, who murdered a coIored
girl in December, 1882, by splitting her
head open with an axe after having crimi.
nally assaulted her and her sister, was
resentenced to-day to be hanged Nav O.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Aguero Lands at Cuba.

HAVANA, April 5.-Gen. AgueTo and
his followers, who left Key West, landed
on the lst inst. at Hicacos, near the juris-
dictiOn of Cardenas. The instant the au-
thOrities heard of the landing of the fill
busters troops were sent In pursuit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
The soutbern Press Association

CHATTANOOGA, April 5.-The meetings
of the Southern Press Association will be
held at the Markham House, Atlanta,
Ga. Wednesday, April 8. William Henry
Smith and w. ID. Somerville will positive
ly be ia attendance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

n Nc" 5OuIHoTH IeIeBfAph COmpanys
NEW YORK, April 5.-Certifcates were
filed to-day Incorporating the Drawbough
Telephone and Telegraph Company of the
South with a capital of ten millions. The
lines are to run from New York to Rich
mOnd and thence through the important
cities of the South to Yevaa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
Denial of the Existance of a Conspiracy.

LONDON, April ga Dublin CORES
pondent denies, upon information re-
ceiyed from the highest sources, that there
is any truth in the statement that con-
spiracy has been discovered to blow up
Mount Joy Prison with dynamite.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
A Southern RIast Fnrnaca.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April 5.-The
CiticO furnace. in this city, was blown in
to-day. 1t cost 5000, 900, and is one of
the best equipped furnaces in the coun-
try. One hundred tons is its daily capa-
city.
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ANOTHER STEAMER STRIKES.
Holes Knocked in Her Bow, and She Is
Beached to Save the Passengers.

Holes Knocked in Her Bow, and She is
Beached to Save the Passengers.
HALIFAX, N. s., April 5.-The steamer
New Castle City, Capt. Garner, sailed
from this port for Boston at O'Clock yes
terday morning, and about . O'Clock in
the afternoon, during a thick fog, struck
on Little Hope Shoal off Liverpool, Queens
county ,and dragging over knocked several
holes in her bottom. The water began to
pour into her fore and main compartment
in great quantity. Capt. Garner de-
termined to return to Halifax. About 4
O'Clock this morning, the steamer having
just passed MeaghOr's light, the water
was found to be gaining so fast that to
save the lives of those aboard it was de-
cided to beach the steamer. Pilot Richard
O'Niell, who had the ship in charge, sue
cesstully ran her aground on the beach in
a cave at McNab's Island, close by
Finlay's wharf, where she now lies in an
upright, steady position.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

NEW ORLEANS, April 5.--Kellum's
Pelican Cotton M,is at Shreveport were
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

SHAMOKIN, PA, April 1.-TWO hundred
kegs of powder exploded to-day at
Beury & Co.'s powder mills, completely
wrecking the mills. One man was NOR
tally injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

ga British Ship Among the Breakers.
LONDON, April 5.-The British ship
Flying Foam, from Liverpool for Mobile.
is ashore in Dundrum Bay, Ireland. she
viii probably prove total wreck.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
TIRE NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS.

The Columbus Guards and the Houston
Drifi-A Blowing Well at MOntezuma-
4 Letter Remains for Three Years In q
Nail Bora Suspicious Eishap to the
Steamer Laursna.