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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
A California watch storv

san Ffuf1ctSc0 chronicle.
The residence of DR.. G. E. Blake was
entered by burglars on the night of July
s, 1868, and among other valuables stolen
was gold watch valued at $3.50. 1t was
of very peculiar make and is so ar
ranged that every time the case is opened
and closed the watch is wound, so that if
1t is used continually it can never run
down. The matter was then reported to
the police authorities, but a vigorous
search failed to either discover the where
abouts of the thief or Of the time
piece. On Thursday afternoon, how
ever, DR.. Blake was passing
along kearny street and chanced to
glance into the window of a pawn
shop on the corner of Commercial street,
kept by +. f. Gibbons. He espied
watch that reminded him of his stolen
property and entered the store, when an
inspection of the .timepiece showed him
that it was the watch which had been
stolen from him sixteen years ago. He
Immediately reported the fact 10 the po-
lice, and Gibbons said he would deliver
the watch to the property clerk Of the
Police Department, but afterwards
changed his mind. The watch was then
recovered on a search warrant. Gibbons
states that the timepiece has been in the
store for over eleven years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
NEW ORLEANS, EXPOSITION.
The Governors Requested to Nominate
Their state Commissioners.

The Governors Requested to Nominate
Their State Commissioners.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The State De-
partment tomorrow will issue a circular
letter to the Governors of all the States
and Territories of the Union notifying them
that the act of Congress under which the
Worlds Exposition and Cotton Centennial
is to be held, commencing in December at
New Orleans, requires that their recon-
mendation of United States Commissioners
to the same be made before February
10th proX. A large number of States
North and South have already nominated
Commissioners for the Presidents ap-
pointment, but quite number have not,
and the circular letter is intended to noti-
fly them of the requirements of the law
Commissioner General Morehead will
leave Washington tomorrow to confer
with the manufacturers and merchants of
Baltimore in regard to the city of Balti-
more exhibit at the Exposition, and also
in regard to action by the Maryland Leg
islature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

into effect these declarations. Some op-
position was shown TO this resolution.
but 1t was adopted By 251 yeas TO Is nays.
Ihe following is the negative vote /:
Messrs. Barksdale, Bingham, Bisbee.
George, Horr, Kean, Libbey, Lyman.
Morse, Muldrow, Poland, Ranney, Reed,
Rice, Russell, Stone, Van Eaton and
Whiting.
Mr.. Calkins, of Indiana, moved to sus-
pend the rules and pass a bill providing
that IN any suit against an innocent pur-
chaser OF an article manufactured in yio-
lation OF the patent law, if the plaintiff
shall not recover $40 or over he Shall re-
cover no costs. 1t was agreed to.
Mr.. Cox, of New York. moved to sus-
pend the rules and pass a bill repeating
the laws prescribing the iron-clad oath
Mr. boutelle, OF Maine, opposed the bill
de was unable to recognize any exigency
which called for the Introduction of this
measure. If the repeal of the test oath
would have tendency of fastening the
era OF good feeling he would heartily
faYor 1t. but he believed that the inter
probation which would be put upon that
action would be harmful to the country.
When every concession of this kind was
Interpreted in the South as retrogression
from the standpoint of loyalty, and as
sanction or condonation of the attempts
70 destroy tne government, he must enter
his protest against it.
Mr.. Cox explained that the bill only
atfectedjurors and men who take the iron
clad oath. The men who had been in
secession did not take this oath, therefore
it did not affect Southern men. The iron
clad oath was but rotten reminder of
the clumsy buttresses of arbitrary power.
1t was necessary during the war as a
test, but since the men who
had fought against the Union
were rehabilitated the same privilege
should be extended to Union men
which disunionists enjoyed. Why keep
up these old bitter hates of the past?
Why not pour oil upon the old wound?
He appealed in support of the bill from
politics, from sectional hate, and from
the old uncharitableness to the better era
OF good feeling which had been ushered
in. The motion was agreed to and the
bill passed by IS5 to Ill
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22


Our House of Representatives by the
last apportionment, numbers 32j mem
bers. The Speaker has felt the disad-
vantage Of this increased membership in
making up the regular committees. He
will find it much more difficult to pre-
serve order in such a large body of men.
Yet our lower house is small in compari-
son with the similar branches Of the Bri-
tish and continental parliaments. The
British House Of Commons numbers 6J8
members; the French Chamber about 100
less; the Spanish Cortes between 600 and
700; the Italian Chamber between 500
and 600. These bodies are all too large
and difficult to manage, and the progress
of legislation is necessarily slow. The
time lost in the British Commons merely
counting the vote, is a serious matter.
since the divisions are turned out of the
chamber and individually counted as they
come back through different doors. Our
method is much swifter, but il the mem
bership of the House is to be- largely in
creased every decade, by the beginning of
the twentieth century we will have one OF
the most unwieldly parliamentary bodies
in the civilized world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
NJ. BLoUGH's QUIET MORNING
How He Began 1t at Home and Why He
Ended 1t at the Office.

MY dear" said NJ. Blough, Il am not
going out this morning. 1 have a cold
and 1t rains, so / think 1 will stay in the
house and finish examining those papers
that"
"0h! Pm so glad," said Mrs. Blougb.
"Now | shall have somebody TO talk 10.
You have no idea how lonesome il is here
after you are gone. And | have wanted
70 get a chance to run out for mornings
shopping for some time, so I'll go to-day
anu you VIII see to things, won't YOU? l
expect the grocer's boy pretty soon. Tell
MN 10 brlng. some matches and bread
ana some bOned Goldfish and half
q pound OF butter and a little dried
beef, and don't forget to saw that
the last coffee he brought was
not the right kind. Then when the ash.
man comes round be sure you watch for
hlih ana tell him he mustn't spill any more
asnes on our sidewalk. And the dress
maker Will be in before noon. Tell her
that l can't be fitted for that waist tilI I
get some new ruching for the bottom of
my yellow skirt, and for her to call
Thursday afternoon. Oh and don't for
get TO tell the condensed milk man to
leave two glasses instead of one. Tell him
L m gong to make pudding tomorrow.
Ana the Ice man'll want to be paid. Give
MN 40 cents, and tell him that piece he
lett last Friday was not good ice. so
Won pay him full price for it. And give
him one OF your cigars, won't you? |
always do every Saturday. And the
gpholsterer is coming to see about
dong over that char i'm the hack
parlor, and say to him that l VIII come
around and pick out the color want in
the plush. And you might sweep the
snow Off the root this morning. You saw
you haven't got anything to do. And now
III run out. You can have a nice. quiet
day, with nothing to disturb you; and YOU
won't mind going out for lunch, will YOU,
II don't get back? Goodbye, dear. Oh!
and if the butchers boy happens to go bv
Will you call TO him and tell him to bring
me seven pounds and a half of a roasting
piece day after tomorrow; and pay the
neWsmanswhen he comes for his money.
will you? Goodbye"
And Mrs. Blough went out. Mr.. Blough
whistled softly. Then he said to himself.
Il guess it won't rain much" And he
went down to his office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
A Little Russian Boys Long Walk.
Pal NaH gazette.

The other day little boy of 13 arrived
in st. Petersburg after travelling about
l,5O0 miles on foot to obtain instruction on
the violin at the Conservatory. The boy
comes from a Cossack village, Vladikav-
kaz, where from the age of 6 he has given
village concerts. Hearing by chance Of
the st. Petersburg Conservatory he bravely
set out alone for the capital, travelling
along the railway lines, and living by the
charity of others. Sometimes a good
natured guard would give him lift in
cattle van, but this was a rare excep-
ton.
He slept in the open air. and was only
now and then compelled to seek shelter in
barn or sentry box. From Moscow to
st. Petersburg he Travelled by the mail
road, and arrived at his destination after
q days tramp. BY fortunate chance
he met NJ. Pebedonostsef, the Procureur
General OF the Holy Synod, who felt
lively interest in the boy, and took him at
once under his protection. The long jour
ney, however, had exhausted the little
fellow, and he is at present lying in a
hospital dangerously i'll of typhoid fever.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

At the risk Of being incontinentlv sat
down upon by all the pious people in the
community, we print the following little
story:
As Bishop Kip was leaving his resi-
dence Thursday morning, ne encountered
the baker, who apologized for not leaving
fresh bread the day previous.
Exactly" said the Bishop, somewhat
gruf1y, Il suppose the bakers were still
tipsy from New Years."
''That's about it" replied the bread dis
penser with a grin. "Did you have a big
congregation yesterday, STRIP
There's no service the day after New
Years." replied the Bishop.
Exactly" said the baker, in solemn
voice. 81 suppose the parsons were all
SOLDERING up.a'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

y tNgdFW F0ttS courier
The name Niagara has passed through
many photographed changes in the last
200 years. In 1857 it was written Onia-
gOragh. In 1886 Gov. Dongan appeared
uncertain about it and spelled it Ohnia-
gero, Onyagara, and OnyagrO. The French
in 1888 to 100 wrote it Niaguro, Onya-
gare, Onyagra, and 0negra. Philip LiY-
ingston wrote in 1920 to 1870 Octiagara.
Jagera, and Yagerah, and Schuyler and
Livingston, Commissioners of Indian At
fairs, wrote it in 1920 Oniagerae, Oehia-
CARA, etc. In 1921 it was written Onia-
CORA, and accidentally, probably, Niaga-
ra, as at present. Lieut.. Lindsay wrote
it Niagara in 1851. So did Capt. De Lam
cey (son of Gov. De Lancey), who was
an officer in the English army that cap
tured Fort Niagara from the French in
1913. These pioneers may, however, be
excused in view OF the faet-as will be
attested by P0stmasters-that some let
ter writers of to-day seem quite undecided
about the orthography Of this worldwide
familiar name.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
ORANGEMEN PREPARING FOR WAE
Peruvian Affairs.

LIMA, Jan. 21.-La Opinion Nacional
states that Gen. Pierola embarked at
Southampton for Peru on the 18th inst.
Senior Elmore has been appointed Minis
ter PlenipOtentiary from Peru to the
United States. Chill refuses to allow the
construction of new railways in Tarapaca
until the treaty OF peace with Peru has
been finally sanctioned. The customs re-
ceipts at Mollendo are delivered to the
Peruvian Government. Advices from the
northern expeditionary force say that
only go Monteneros remain in Ichocan. A
telegram from Santiago says that Gen.
Lynch has been named as Minister of War.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

Il have used Parker's Hair Balsam and
like it better than any similar prepara-
tion / know Of" writes Mrs. Ellen Perry.
wife Of Rev. p. Perry, Of Coldbrook
Springs, Mass. "My hair was almost
entirely gray, but dollar bottle Of the
Balsam has restored the softness, and the
brown color it had when l was Young
not a single gray hair left. Since 1 began
applying the Balsam my hair has stopped
falling out, and / find that it is a perfectly
harmless and agreeable dressing.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
AFTER A BISHOPS CoKPsE.
The Work of GhOuIs Frustrated al
Wheeling, w. Va

wheeling, w. Va.
WHEELING, w. VA, Jan. 21.-A sensa-
tion was caused here yesterday by the
publication of a report of an attempt to
steal the remains of Right Rev. r. V.
WheelaD, late Catholic Bishop of this dio-
cese, from the vault in which they rested
beneath the Wheelan Memorial Chapel in
Mount Calvary Cemetery. The object
was to secure a reward for the
return OF the remains, and was only
prevented by an accidental discovery of
the operations. An attempt was made
Thursday night, but owing to the security
Of the vault the work was interrupted bv
daylight The ghouls replaced every
thing neatly, intending to return the sue
ceeding night and complete the job. The
sexton, by mere accident, discovered that
the vault had been tampered with, and
since this discovery a guard has been
kept in the chapel at night, and the
thieves have not returned. The vault will
be made absolutely burglar proof.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
FLAAIEs AT NEw ORLEANS.
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.
A Specializing Bank President Attempts
to End His Life

to End His Life.
NEW YORK, Jan. PA dispatch re-
ceiyed from Patchogue, Long Island, says
that Edward S. Peck, President and ac-
tual proprietor of the bankrupt Patchogue
and Suffolk County Bank, committed sui
eide late this afternoon by shooting him
self five times. Suit was begun to-day in
the Supreme Court against Mr.. Peck by
the Marine National Bank to recover 5000,
the amount of a draft on the First Ma
tlonal Bank of GreenpOrt, which was Civ
en- to Mr.. Peck to collect, but which he
converted to his own use.
The selt-inficted wounds, it is now
thought, will not prove fatal. Citizens
watch by his bedside in order to prevent
him from further injuring himself.
NEW YORK, Jan. y, . A. M.-Later re-
ports from Patchogue describe Peck's at
tempted suicide to be a sham. Peck was
at his office in the bank about O'Clock.
lie was seen BY a crowd outside, and
threats of lyuching were freely made.
About l O'Clock he returned to his home,
escorted by two friends. He appeared to
be very nervous, and after partaking of
light lunch he retired to his room. Soon
alter pistol shots were heard. A
servant rushed to the room
and found Peck sitting on a lounge hold
ing smoking pistol. He had fired three
shots, but was not even wounded. as he
had evidently not intended to kill himself.
Three bullet holes appeared in the ceiling.
Peck was arrested and taken to River
head Jail.
MURDERED WITH AN AXE.
NORFOLK, VA, Jan. 21.-J.A A. Rogers.
a prominent youngcitizen, was murdered
here Sunday, his head being split open
with an axe. Four ryOung men are in Jail
charged with the crime.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

Inc nIgh Wind WhlstIed around the
chimney tops and steeples, and blew
bricks down into the street, soaring the
people who walked below. Snow. sleet
and hail drove irSJ the faces of those who
dared expose themselves. and made them
button their coats tight around their
throats. of course there were sore
throats and colds and coughs and rheuma-
tlsms the next day. But what were these
70 men and women who could step into
any drug store and buy bottle Of Perry
Davis Pain Killer,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

MOBILE, Jan. 21.-The special report
circulated from here some days ago, as
to the effect of the cold snap on the Sth
inst, were sensational and wide of the
truth. Some orange orchards were
touched with frost, but to-day an orchard
owner in this county cannot be found who
will say positively that his trees are
killed. In fact, it is thought in the south
ern part of the county, along the bay and
Gulf coast, that the trees are not injured
Little damage was done to early garden
truck. Cabbage plants just set out were
killed, but that is a damage easily re-
haired hv renlantinp
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Washington Territory's Gold Excite
meut.

SALT LAKE, Jan. 21.-A special from
Spokane, W. T., says: 1.-The excitement
at Coeur d. Alene runs higher. The
miners daily bring in glowing reports.
Last evening citizens of Spokane formed
stage line and will send three coaches
daily to the gold regions. This place is
full of men going to the mines. The
miners of Utah are excited over the pIa-
GERS of the Northwest. The biggest STAN
pede ever known to the Pacific Coast is
expected in the spring.
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a Reporter,s Word ID Honor Inriolahle.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-The case of VIII
liam G. /. Price, the newspaper reporter
VINO refused to answer questions put to
him by lhe grand jury touching publica-
tions in the Tribune regarding the nenart-
ment of Public Works, was up to-day in
the Court of Oyer and Terminer. Mr..
Price said that he had given his word of
honor not to reveal the name OF the party
who furnished the information contained
in the articles. The court gave Mr.. Price
until tomorrow TO make up his mind to
answer the questions, threatening in case
OF refusal to commit him for cnntemnt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

JACKSONVILLE, Jan. 21.-Another cold
wave struck Florida Saturday night. The
weather became increasingly cold until
Sunday night, when the mercury fell to
80 degrees and ice formed at Jacksonville.
There is probability of another freeze to-
night. Moderate weather is predicted
for tomorrow. No reports have been re-
ceiYed from other secfinns Of the Statn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
CRASHES ON THE RAIL.
Three Accidents in one Day on one Rail
road in One State.

road IN One State.
ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 81, 1880 P. NJ
The official report of the accident to pas
senger train No. 7 on the Wabash Rail.
road, near Macon City, Mo-, says: ''Only
SIX passengers were iniured-none Sc.
rlously." Two more accidents are re-
ported on the Wabash road. A live stock
train bound for Chicago from Council
Bluffs, struck broken rail near Mem.
phis, Mo-, at s o'clock this morning. The
caboose rolled down an embankment.
Conductor Gurney had his left leg broken.
and two droYers, the only other occupants
OF the car, were badly but not seriously
bruised,
Passenger train No. was derailed near
Centralia during the night. None of the
passengers We're injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
RradIanph Awarded c1nn

LONDON, Jan. 21.-In the case OF Chas.
Bradlaugh VS.. Chas. n. Newdegate, men,
Der of Parliament, the court has awarded
Mr.. Bradlaugh 9100 damages and the
costs OF the court as an indemnity arising
out of the recent action brought by Mr.
Clarke against Mr.. Bradlaugb.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
MINERS RToTIHG.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 21.-It is reported
that the miners employed by the Cleve-
land, Pittsburg and Youngstown Rail-
road Company are again making riotous
demonstrations at Bergholz. Bridges
have been torn down, a trestle work
wrecked and other property belonging to
the company destroyed. Full details have
not been received, as there is no telegraph
tc communication with that district.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Jan. 21.-Max
Shields, the driver of a beer wagon, while
carrying a cask of beer into the basement
OF saloon at Nanticoke this morning
slipped and fell to the bottom of the stairs
the cask striking him on the head, crush
ing his skull and instantly killing him
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

ROME, Jan 21.-The final procession Of
italian pilgrims to the tomb of the late
King Victor Emanuel, in the chapel Of the
Pantheon, took place yesterday, and sur
passed in numbers and display of feeling
any previous demonstrations in honor of
the late Kings memory
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.
NatiOnaIists and Orangemen Stone the
Police at EnniskilIen


Police at EnniskilIen
DUBLIN, Jan. 21.-The Nationalist
meeting at Boyle, County Roscommon,
Sunday, was attended by 5000 persons.
The meeting was addressed by O'Brien
and Kenny McRibers, of Parliament.
A RIOT
broke out at Enniskillen, County Ferma-
nagh, Saturday. A body of police charged
the mob, and was assailed by the Nation
alists with volley of stones. The Or
angemen also stoned the police and after
wards stoned the Catholic schools.
A PROCLAIMED MEETING HELD.
Notwithstanding its prohibition by gov
ernment proclamation and the presence
of 200 police the meeting of Nationalists
was held yesterday in the yard of the
Catholic chapel at LOughrea, County Gal
way. 1t was addressed by three priests,
who denounced the action of the govern
ment in suppressing meetings of Nation
alists. The speakers advised their hear
ers to join the Irish National League
oRANGEMEN PREPARING FOR WAR.
The Orangemen, under the lead of
Grand Master Col. Stuart Knox, are
making preparations to oppose the meet
ing of Nationalists, announced to be held
at Dungannon. Special trains have been
engaged to convey the members of the
various Orange societies to that place.
MEETINGS PROCLAIMED.
The Nationalist and Orange meetings.
announced to be held at Park, County
Tyrone, on Thursday next, have been for
hidden by proclamation.
DYNAMITE THREATS AT wOLvERHASfP-
TON.
WoLvERHANIPTON, Jan. 21.-Threats
have been made to blow up the post office
by dynamite.
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EMPLOYER AND EMPLoYE.

Notices of Ten Per Cent. Reduction
Posted in Massachusetts.
LAWRENCE, MASS. Jan. 21.-Notices
were posted this noon at the Atlantic
Mills that on February l there will be
reduction in wages of not over 10 per
cont
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22

BERLIN, Jan. 21.-The Centre party of
the Lower House Of the Prussian Diet in
tend to move the abrogation of the law
stopping the salaries Of Catholic clergy
men and the revision of the MAY laws.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
A Mississippi Senator Dead.

VICKsBURG, MISS, Jan. 21.-State Sem
ator w. r. Spears died here Saturday
night. He was noted criminal lawyer
from 1868 to 1871, and was chief editor of
the Vicksburg Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
RAVAGEs OF THE FLAMES.
Two Lives Lost by the Burning of a Hotel
In California.

ANTIOCH, CAL, Jan. 21.-Fire here
this morning consumed the American
Exchange Hotel. John Griffin, a son OF
the proprietor, and Thomas Hines perish
ed in the flames.
$4,000 IN LOSSES.
MEMPHIS, Jan 21.-Fire here this even
ing resulted in the following loss: W.
b. Winn il Co., saddles and harness. $12.-
600; Z. R. Ryan & Co., $4,000; Mrs. H.
A. Hamilton, owner of the buildings, ST.
600.
MINEOLA'S DEVASTATION.
GALVESTON, Jan. PA special from
Mineola says "The fire which commenced
in SebwOrth's barber shop early yesterday
morning destroyed thirteen stores, caus-
ing loss of $41, 900. The insurance is
$4,000. The principal sufferers are
Sodkson q Bros, dry goods dealers. Their
loss is 900. Their insurance is $4,000.
The other individual losses are small,
$4,000 or less in each case. The fire is sup
posed to have been caused by the care
lessness of the employees in the barber
shop
FLAMES AT NEW ORLEANS.
New ORLEANS, Jan. 21.-A fire vester-
day destroyed McFarlan q Co.'s shop, on
Tchoupatulas street, and also Holmes
warehouse. The loss is $4,000. 1t is
fully insured in local companies.
CANDLE FACTORY BURNED.
CHICAGO, Jan. 21.-E Schneider S Co.'s
candle factory was destroyed by fire YES
terday. The loss is S155. 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-22
A Fatal Leap While Insane from Grief

Los Vegas, n. NJ, says: "Jacob Shaffner,
Of New York. while on his way here to
visit his brother George, learned that the
latter was dead. The news drove him in
sane and he jumped from the train at
Springer station, where his body was
found frozen Nestnrdavn y