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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
TO REBUILD A SHELLED VII
LACE.
The Dominion Government Performing

The Dominion Government Performing
Tardy Act of Justice to Indians.
Parliament was asked tonight, says an
Ottawa, Ont, special of the 9Th inst to
the New York Herald, to vote sum
sufficient to enable the government to re-
build the Indian houses in the village Of
kemsq1it, on the west coast of Vancou-
yer Island, British Columbia. The houses
belonging to the natives were DESTROYED
during the bombardment of the village
by ii. NJ. ). Rocket, which visited It for
the purpose of obtaining two Indian wit
nesses in the matter of the steamer G. S.
Wright, which had been wrecked and her
crew supposed TO have been murdered by
Indians. The witnesses escaped to the
woods, and the village was therefore des-
tructively shelled. No proof was obtain
ed Of the supposed completely of Indians
IN the murders, and the government now
recommends Parliament to defrav the cost
Of rebuilding their village, which sugges-
tiOn was adopted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

The bean crop at Micanopy 6Dd IN that re-
gion viii be but a twO-thirds yield.
The canal connecting Lake ApOpka with
Lake Beauclair has been completed.
Rumor has it that Miller 4 Henderson have
lost the Key West mail contract. and it has
been awarded to the Plant Investment Com
panv.
The burglar who has been sacking Gaines
Vile hotels and residences was captured a
night or two ago in the residence of DR.. p. b.
The Everett House at Jacksonville closed
Tor the season yesterday. It has had over =
OtO guests during the winter. IL Is limited
that the hostelry viii be enlarged during the
summer.
The Monticello correspondent of the NEWS
writes: AT an election held for County
Judge, on the 81 inst, William b. Lamar
was elected to fill the uneNpired term OF Hon
}. b. Christie, Jr., resigned =
While Freddie, eldest son Of F e. Witsen.
Collector Of the Port Of st. Aueustine. was
handling small, singe-barrel pistol, 9 few
Gays ago, the weapon was accidentally dis
charged, and the ball % calibre) entered the
palm OF the boys left hand, slightly iniuring
The bone Of the little finger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
OCHILTREES FONDNESS FOR
NEW YORK.

\ Story in Which "A Baroness Figures.
WASHINGTON, April S.-Mr. OchiItree,
it has been noticed, spends a good deal of
his time in New York. The suit Just en-
tered in that city against him and com
promised explains his fondness for New
York. 1t appears that Mr.. Ochiltree some
time ago rented handsome apartments
for certain lady known as Baroness
RatchkoOf. She gave him money to pay
the rent and all but $3.50 was paid. AS
Mr.. Ochiltree made the contract he was
sued for that amount The Baroness
compromised by paying it. She was very
indignant, saying that she knew that Mr..
Ochiltree had paid the money. but that
she did not want any trouble over it.
Mr.. Ochiltree says that the lady came to
this country with letters of Introduction
to him. She says that he has been a father
to her and that she is very wealthy. Mr..
Ochiltree has been a frequent visitor of
hers. This little episode in Mr.. OchiI-
trees life has given rise to a little gcs-
sip ID Congressional circles. Mr.. Ochil-
tree was hunted to he chatfed by his fel-
loW-members, but he did not appear on
the floor today.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
The franchise Debate

LONDON, April S.-Premier Gladstone's
speech last night upon the franchise bill
lasted over an hour, and was without ap-
parent effort. He looked much better
than when last seen in the House. Dur
ing the debate Hen. G. j. Goschen Lib
eral) declared that he would vote against
the bill.
Sir Stafford Northcote also spoke, re-
neWIng his former arguments against the
bill.
The debate was closed by Sir Henry
James, Attorney General, who said that
Premier GladstOne's speech was not that
of a Liberal.
The Parnell members supported the
government in body.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
Washington Flooded with Electric
Light.

An electric light company, says a
Washington special, is giving the citizens
of Washington a novel exhibition. Last
week ten lamps were placed on the Wash
ington Monument, $50 feet high; six lamps
on the Smithsonian Institute, 1859 feet
high. and twelve lamps on the dome of the
capitol, 392 feet high. The capacity of
each lamp is rated at 1900 candles. The
light from the monument, in the immedi-
ate neighbOrhood, is inconsiderable, but a
mile away it is so great that you have no
difficulty in reading the face of a watch.
At that, and even a greater distance,
shadows are, distinctly cast, and the
streets are sufficiently lighted. From the
Smithsonian tower the grounds are so
Illuminated that you can read ordinary
print. The light radiated from the capi-
tol dome is so great that the city authori-
ties turned Off the gas from 400 or 500
lamps within a certain radius, leaving
the streets lighted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
BEN BUTLER's WORKSHOP.
How First-Class Law business is
Managed

How a First-Class Law Business is
Managed.
Gen. Buffers office, says Boston let
ter, is at Is Pemberton square, a quiet
retreat opening out from the noise and
hustle of fremont street. 1t was once
place OF residences and park still occu-
pies the centre Of the square, now given
up to business offices. 1t is but short
distance from the State House, on Beacon
Hill. Gen. Butler occupies six rooms on
the first floor, four of which are given IN
to libraries and to the young attorneys
who help conduct his business. The
large reception room is always filled with
people waiting their turn to see the LAWYER
or his private secretary, who ii they must
first pass. His clients come from all
classes, and many case for a poor
labOrer is taken in that office from which
there is no return and from which none is
asked. 1t is Gen. Buffers boast that from
the hundreds of pension cases that he has
pushed through he has never asked cent
In the way of fee. His private office is
model of good taste. 4 Turkish carpet
covers the floor; the velvet plush uphol-
terry is of the finest and pieces of statuary
add to the furnishing. A model of his fa-
nous yacht America always catches the
eye of the visitor. His business is con-
hQONCN III iAAG AiOol SlCllldllC ulduu6T. Il
necessity growing out of the number
of cases always on hand. He is
an early riser, although he fire.
quently works far into the night at
his home in Lowell. An early train to
the city brings him to his desk before
most lawyers of Boston have finished their
morning papers. He has an iron consti-
tuition and the fatigue be can stand is re-
markable in man of his age. During
his campaign he has frequently argued
case in the morning and made speeches
in the afternoon and evening far in the
interior. He always has something fresh
to say. He catches maps on the cars or
in carriage while being driven from one
town to another and comes up smiling the
next morning as fresh as the flowers on
the lapel of his coat. The abuse heaped
upon him in every campaign does not
worry him, and apparently has little effect
upon the masses who flock about him
whenever he speaks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
AN ALL NIGHT HUBBUB.
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE.
Neither Arthur, Blaine nor Logan Con-
sidered Safe Candidates.

Neither Arthur, Blaine nor Logan Con-
sidered Safe Candidates.
NEW YORK, April S.-The Republican
Conference Committee held another meet
ing to-day, at which Gen. Francis C. Bar
low presided. Letters from prominent
Republicans throughout the country were
read. 1t appeared from them that there
was a strong feeling in favor of EGmunds
and Lincoln for the Presidential ticket.
Gen. Hawley's name was also frequently
mentioned for second place. Although
Mr.. Blaine had many friends. they were
not enthusiastic, and many expressed
grave doubts as to his ability to carry
New York and as to what his policy
would be if elected. 1t was the general
opinion of the Independent Republicans
that neither Blaine, Arthur nor Logan
were men whom it would be safe for the
party to nominate, as the candidate should
haYe better record than any of these
men. 1t was announced that the com
mittee had engaged parlor and suits of
twenty rooms in the Pacific Hotel at Chi
cagO for its use during the coming Ma
tiOnal Convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

NEW YORK, April S.-The committee
of ex-Confederate soldiers and the Grand
Army representatives held a meeting to-
night at the st. James Hotel, at which
final preparations were made for a mass
meeting to be held in Cooper Union to-
morrow night to aid in collecting funds
for the establishment of a soldiers home
in Richmond, Va. Tue speakers will be
Gen. j. B. Gordon, Rev. T. Dewitt Tai
madge, Gen. j. r. O'Bierne, Senator NJ. G.
Butler, Gen. George H. Sharpe, Senator
George G. Vest, Gen. Randall Gibson.
Gen. W. I. Sherman, Gen. Arson G. Nc
Cook, Senator NJ. w. Ransom, and Gen.
J. b. Carr, Secretary OF State, of New
Xnrl-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
PRISON LABOR CONTRACTS.
superintendent Baker, of New York
Deprecates Their Discontinuance.

superintendent Baker, of New York,
Deprecates Their Discontinuance
ALBANY, N. Y, April S.-State Prison
superintendent Baker, in a cOmmunica-
tion to the State Senate to-day, says that
the comparative advantages of the con-
tract system have been demonstrated in
the morals of the prisons, the health of
the conyicts and in the financial balances
OF the prisons. The present system at
every point proves to be superior to any
other method of employment ever used in
State prisons. Under the COmstock
bill, however, prisoners discharged
from labor in 1884 by the expiration of
contracts will be doomed to idleness or
the State must become their employer.
In less than year over One-siXth of the
prisoners in the State prisons will be re-
leased from the labor in which now they
are beneficially and lawfully engaged,
and in the near future a large number
will be thus left in idleness. He states
that the financial loss to the State by the
abrogatiOn of convict labor in the next
eleven months will be over $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
BIsMARCKs GAME OF CHESS.
The Whole World His Board and Every
Move to be Studied


Move to be Studied.
BERLIN, April S.-Prince Bismarck, in
private conversation in which he ex-
plains his withdrawal from the Prussian
Ministry, is reported to have said, 81 an
70 years old. My nerves are in bad condi-
tion. have not time to be unctuous. The
telegraph fearfully multiplies my work.
Germanyis interested in whatever happens
in the capitals of the world, including
New York and Washington. The world
is chess-board, and l must watch the
moves affecting Germany. 1t is neces-
sary now to study not only dominant
politicians, but also wire-pullers, fnan-
ciers and current opinion everywhere.
and to act rapidly upon information teIe-
graphed in haste. The CHARACTERISTIC is
no sinecure. Its duties might Overtax
younger mans strength. Without the
Emperor's support l could not get
through
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
A FLOOD OF FAILURES.
TWO NORTHERN BANKS DRAG
GED DOWN IN THE VORTEX.

One of Them at st. Albans, VT, and the
Other at Monmouth, IH.-BOth Disas-
ters the Result of the Secret Specula-
tion of Officers.
ST. ALBANs, VT, April S.-The First
National Bank announced this morning
that its doors would be closed to-day.
Bank Examiner Hendee closed the insti-
tuition because they did not have suffi-
cient funds to pay drafts in Boston on
Saturday. Public confidence in the bank
has been declining since a run was made
on it two months ago. The cause of the
trouble is said to be stock speculation by
President Sowles and his brother. It is
believed that depositors will not lose any
thing.
THE EFFECT ON OTHER BANKS.
ST. ALBANs, VT, April s, Il :3OP. NJ
The news of the suspension of the First
National Bank of st. Albans to-day
caused considerable excitement in Swan
ton, Vt, and run is being made on the
Union Bank in consequence. The officers
say that the bank has enough funds on
hand to pay all depOsitOrs, and also state
that they are amply secured on all deal
lngs with the suspended bank. Villas
National Bank of Plattsburg, n. Y, is
also closely connected with the ST. Albans
bank.
PROVISION DEALERS EMBARRASSED.
BALTIMORE, April st Robert Jenk-
ms a. Sons, provision dealers, went to
protest last night, and their suspension
was announced to-day. No assignment
has been made, and there will be a meet
ing of creditors on Monday next. Specu-
latlOn in pork is said to have caused their
embarrassment.
BANK ROBBED BY IT'S CASHIER.
CHICAGO, April S.-A special from
Monmouth, Ills, says: ''The First Ma
tlonal Bank closed its doors this morning.
The cause assigned is speculation by
Cashier B. L. .. Hubbard, whose detcit
is estimated at from $4,000 to $1OO, ,O0O
The bank is expected to resume in a day
or two, as the stockholders, who are all
moneyed men, are liable"
PREFERENCES OF $4,000.
NEW YORK, April S.-Julius II. Hogan,
Otto Witte and Allen LetOw, COMPOSING
the firm of Hogan & Billing, bankers at
NO. Wall street, made an assignment
to-day for the benefit of their creditors.
giving preferences to j. and w. Seligman
of $4,000 and the Kansas City Smelling
and Refining Company of $4,000.
RICHMOND PORK PACKERS SUSPEND.
RICHMOND, VA, April S.-The suspen-
sion 0f Lee, Potts Il Co., pork packers in
this city, was announced this afternoon.
Inc Liabilities are reported to be 5000, 900.
The failure is due to speculation in pork.
The bulk of the firms indebtedness is In
Chicago
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
The Fire out at Pocahontas.

LYNCHBURG, VA, April s.-Adyices
have been received from POcahontas that
that the drill passed through to the mine
at O'Clock this morning, and resulted IN
the forcible escape of foul air, accompan-
led by a sickening stencil, many Of the
men being made sick thereby. Two fire
bosses were on guard at the mine, and
they say that there was no indication of gas
or fire. They made a test with lamps,
and discovered nothing but an abundance
of foul air. 1t is thought that the mines
will be opened by next Saturday, if not
sooner
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
AN EARL WITHOUT A HOME.
Aylesford's Ranch House Burns Down
and He spends One Night Out of
Doors.

AylesfOrd's Ranch House Burns Down
and He Spends One Night out of
Doors.
The Earl of AylesfOrd, whose career in
Europe was the talk of the world, and
whose adventures among the cowboys of
Texas were described a few weeks since,
says a Big Springs, Texas, special to the
New York San, has recently met with a
serious misfortune, his ranch house hay
ing been burned to the ground. The fire
originated through the carelessness
Of a servant in handling ker0-
sene oil. and as strong gale was
blowing at the time only a few mo
ments were required to complete the
work OF destruction. Only a little bedding
and a few articles of wearing apparel
were saved from the flames, but the EarPs
greatest regret is the loss of his armOry,
in which were twenty valuable guns,
which he had used in his hunting expe-
ditions in various parts of the world One
of these guns was formerly the property
of the Prince of Wales, and was carried
by HIM during the famous tiger hunt in
India, where the Earl was his companion.
The "Judge," as the cowboys call his
lordship, bore his loss philOsOphically,
anu Win LIS OAOtutA ian HltNb III tue
open air, on the leeward side of barn,
the following night. In the morning he
rode into Big Springs, and obtained per-
mission to occupy a vacant ranch house
belonging to his nearest neighbor, a man
named Denmark. Here he will live, with
such comforts as the country affords.
until a new cabin is erected on the site
of the one that was burned.
AS was stated in my former letter, on
about January / the Earl deposited a
draft on his solicitor in London at the Big
Springs Bank for 10000, the same being
the amount allowed HIM annually by the
trustee who was put in charge OF his
immense estates until his debts shall have
been paid. AS soon as the money came
his lOrdship purchased ,, 400 cattle tor his
range, which until that time had been
empty, and is now giving the herd his
personal attention.
Stray copies of newspapers containing
allusions to the illegitimate son of his di-
vorced wife have reached here, and have
been read with interest by the citizens,
but 1t is not probable that the Earl has
seen them, for he seldom looks at a news
paper, and never alludes to his domestic
difficulties. He appears to care nothing
about events in the outside world, but is
a hEnrFA1 IA rnar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
The Discrimination Against Sisters.

LONDON, April S.-Dr. Eugene Des-
PREF, the distinguished French surgeon,
who is a free thinker and Republican,
has written letter in his capacity as
surgeon to the Hospital de la Charlie,
strongly denouDcing the exclusion of
Sisters of Charity from hospitals. He de-
clares that lay nurses are less efficient
than Sisters of Charity. The exclusion Of
the Sisters, he says, is contrary to the in
terests Of the poor, and it is despotism
more odious than the worst of monarch
ism, and may eventually compromise the
republic,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
American Dynamiters Sentenced

HALIFAX, n. s., April s.-Holmes and
Brecker, the Americans charged with
having dynamite and other dangerous ex-
plosions in their possession, who were ar
rested in September, We're tried to-day,
found guilty aud sentenced to two years
in prison. 1t is said that their counsel
will apply for new trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
PREFERENCEs on SIS. .OOO.
EGYPTS QUANDARY.
The End of the Ministerial Crisis Stin
Uncertain.

The End of the Ministerial Crisis Still
Uncertain.
LONDON, April SIN the House of
Commons to-day Premier Gladstone said
that the government had not vet come TO
any decision regarding the differences be-
tween Nubar Pasha, President of the
Egyptian Ministry, and Clifford LLOYD.
Under Secretary of the Interior. Neither
of them has resigned.
WAY OUT OF THE DIFFICULTY.
Sir Evelyn Barring has been instructed
to try to arrange the differences between
Nubar Pasha and Clifford LLOYD, and to
try to induce Nubar to retain the office by
stricter limitation of Mr.. Llovd's func-
tions. The officials at Cairo are con-
WINGED that this is only temporary pol
icy and will result i'll immediate failure.
1t is reported that Nubar is willing to ac-
cept the arrangement.
GORDON URGED TO EVACUATE KHAR-
TOUM.
LONDON, April 0, 2 A. M.-The DdiLg
NeooS understands that the government
has urged Gen. Gordon to vacate Khar-
toum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

LONDON, April 8.-The headquarters of
the Anarchists in Switzerland have been
removed from Geneva to Basle since
kennePs expulsion. A Swiss named
Plan has become Herr Mosts agent and
distributes Die Freiheit from Basle through
Germany and Austria. The German
police have arrested an Anarchist in
Alsace for circulating the journal called
The Rebel, printed at Basle. Austria has
demanded Of the Swiss Government the
surrender of Falk, who is charged with
completely in the murders at Stuttgart
and Vienna.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
Disease Amonc sLeo In Conada

MONTREAL, April S.-The government
Inspector of Live Stock hes lately re-
turned from Laprairie county and reports
that lour-fifths Of the sheep in that coun-
ty are infected with disease, and that
strict quarantine in the infected districts
to prevent the spread of the malady is be-
ing enforced. Some of the sheep are with
out any wool whatever, and their meat Is
not recommended for food.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
To Check England in Africa

w AsHINGTON,. April 8.-A resolution
was introduced and Senator Morgan made
speech upon it in the executive session
of the Senate this afternoon, authorizing
the President to recognize the African
International Association as a controlling
power in the valley of the Congo. Copies
of the treaty lately made between Great
Britain and Portugal, which in effect has
for its purpose the practical exclusion of
all other countries in the affairs of that
region, were before the Senate and formed
one of the subjects of Mr.. Morgan's re-
marks. No objection to the proposed
recognition was expressed, but several
Senators wished to have an opportunity
to look into the matter more at leisure.
and final action was postponed to a sub
sequent executive session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
Murder in MissIssippi.

HAZLEHURsT, April S.-Robert and
Hanson Penn killed r. B. Rials here this
morning. During the Christmas HOLIDAYS
Rials and one Of the Penn brothers had a
difficulty, in which Rials shot Penn and
afterwards left town. He returned re-
Gently and the quarrel was renewed.
Rials was shot several times, cut with a
knife and otherwise brutally treated.
Rials was quite young. He was a wit
ness before the Senate Copiah County In.
vestigation Committee, who testified con-
cerning the personal difficulty in Halle
hurst. He supported Matthews for
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
Woman surrage not Favored.

WASHINGTON, April .S.-The House
Committee on Judiciary to-day adopted
Representative May ybury's adverse report
stitutional amendment to give women the
right Of suffrage. Mr.. Dorsheimer agreed
to the report on the ground that it is mex
pedient to extend the right of suffrage
now, but he was Of the opinion that it
will be advisable at some future time to
give women the right to vote. Repre-
sentatlves Reed, ,.Brown of Indiana and
Taylor Of Ohio Will submit a minority re-
mort
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

Pope Leo and the Government.

ROME, April S.-The Irish Bishops viii
convene in Rome in September. The
purposes of the gathering are represented
to be similar to those of the convention
of American Bishops in 1888. In the
Chamber of Deputies to-day Signor Man
cini, Minister of Foreign Affairs. stated
that the government had no intention of
modifying the decision of the Court Of
Cessation requiring the conversion Of the
real property of the Propaganda Eide into
Italian rpufpg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

Committee on Judiciary to-day decided to
report that the charges recently made
against Judge Locke, of the Northern Dis
trict of Florida, were not sustained.
Judge Locke was charged with lending
money at usuriOus rates, and also with a
number of minor offenses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
Hanged for wire Murder.

EAsTON, PA, April S.-John Dillman
was hanged here to-day for the murder of
his wife. He marched to the scaffold with
steady step and was unmoved to the last.
He began TO cry after the benediction, but
after the black cap were drawn over his
face he remained motionless until the
drop fell. There was only a few slight
quiYerings of the body and in twelve min
UfpS no was dead
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
The Turpentine Fires Not to A Affect the


RALEIGH, n. c., April s.-Estimates of
the losses by the forest fires vary widely.
The damage to farm houses and fencing
is heavy. Much lumber was burned in
Moore county and in the lower counties.
Turpentine farms were damaged to a con-
siderable extent, but the destruction was
not Of character to affect the trade, ex-
cept locally. In the region visited by the
fires the supply Of turpentine will be di-
minished, but not enough to affect the
market
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

NEW YORK, April S.-The New York
Cotton Exchange will hold meeting to-
morrow, at which resolutions will be sub
mltted Tor adoption protesting against
the further issue of standard silver dol
lars, and authorizing a memorial to be
sent to Congress asking that immediate
steps be taken to secure the repeal Of the
silver bill,