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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
NJ. ROUHER DEAD.
Most of the BOnapartist Papers Sent to
the Ex-Empress EuGenie

Most of the BOnapartist Papers Sent to
the EX-Empress Eugenie
PARIS, Feb. 3.-M. Rouher died at
O'Clock this morning. He was uncon-
scious for several hours before the end.
Prince Napoleon had previously visited
the dying man. The ex-Empress Eugene
has sent telegram of coincidence to his
widow,
A. NJ. Rouher lay in critical condition
tor days prior to his death. Six months
ago he was attacked with paralysis, and
occasionally he also had attacks Of de-
mentia. Prince Napoleon saw him Satur-
day night in an UNCONSCIOUS state, in
which condition he remained until death.
The private papers and memoirs of NJ.
Rouher had been contided to his wife, who
sent them to eX-Empress Eugene, when
NJ. Rouher showed symptoms of brain
disease. NJ. Rouher's secretary lost some
important documents, and it is supposed
that they got into possession of the gov
ernment, which is waiting for fit time
to publish them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
KILLED MS wIFE's INsULTER.
THE WAR IN SOUDAN.
Turkeys Sultan Again Protests Again
the Abandonment of the Province.

Turkeys Sultan Again Protests Against
the Abandonment of the Province.
CAIRO, Feb. 3.-Adyices from KhartOum
say that unconfrmed reports are current
there that Ell Mahdi is falling back to
Southern Kordofan and Darfour, and that
consequently Col. COetlogan's fears of the
advance of FL MahdPs troops have abated.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 3.-The Sultan
has assured Earl Dufferin, the British
Ambassador TO Turkey, that he wishes to
come to a friendly understanding regard
ing Egypt.
LONDON, Feb. 9.-Musuri Pasha, the
Turkish Ambassador to Great Britain, has
informed Earl Granville, the British Sec
retary for Foreign Affairs, that the Porte
is preparing a note to the Powers insist
ing upon the retention of Soudan as an
integral part of Egypt under the Sultan's
suzerainty, and stating that the Porte de-
sres that the Soudan question be referred
to a conference of the Foreign Ambassa-
dOrs at London or COnstantnople.
The Queens speech, which has been
drafted for submission to the Cabinet
Council, atfirms the intention of England
to withdraw her troops from Egypt as
soon as the conditions of peace and the
prosperity of the country will admit of
their withdrawal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
Sensible Boy of Boston.


The last seat in the horse car had Just
been taken, when a very pompous, nerv-
GUS old gentleman boarded it, and, casting
his eye around in search of a place in
which to deposit himself, discovered that
a boy occupied the corner seat at the fur
ther end. The old gentleman evidently
made up his mind to have the
corner seat, and approaching the
youngster he said: my good little
boy. you are younger than 1 am
and can stand the strain upon YOUR
legs better than l can, for l have so much
more to hold up. Won't you, like a good
little boy. give me your seatT' ''Naw,v
SAID the boy, stOnily gazing at the old
gentleman. "Tou should be more polite,
my boy, and more obliging. You know
that If your father were to come in now
and ask you for your seat you would give
1t to him." ''You betcher life / would,v
answered the boy in a truly obliging
spirit" "'cause l wouldn't ride in no car
wild no ghOst.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
"ought We to Visit Herr


Social circles in this city are in a furry
over a marriage said to be contemplated
by a gentleman of wealth and culture,
who came to Milwaukee from Boston not
many years ago, and who has occupied a
prominent position in the business world.
Report goes that the bride-elect, a sister
ln-law of the coachman of one of the
groom's neighbOrs, is at present servant
in the house of her future husband. The
question, Sought we to visit her?'' has
been already debated in the families of
many persons prominent in society, and
in most cases has been decided IN the
negative.
The gentleman has several children and
his first wife has been dead less than a
year. He is about 90 years old, is lead
Ing church member. a leader in the Young
Mems Christian Association and is worth
$500, 600. Seven months ago his wife died,
and since then, it is said, he has been pay
ing attention to the servant girl. Lately
they have been seen out driving together,
and the rumOr has gone forth that they
are soon to be married.
TIE gentleman is one Of the leading
members OF great iron corporation doing
business in this city and Chicago. He has
lust completed magnificent residence at
a cost of sl50,00O. He has been cOurted
and liOnized by society people up to this
time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
STORIES OF BLooDsHED.
DisaReeted Members of a Congregation
Try to Kill Their Pastor.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, Feb. 3.-Un-
known assassins yesterday morning at
tempted to shoot Rev. Father Joblowoski,
pastor of the Polish Roman Catholic
Church here, while he was sitting in his
study Three shots were fred at him,
two Of which barely missed his head.
Certain disafected members of his church
are suspected of the crime.
ANOTHER ARREST ON LONG ISLAND.
LONG ISLAND. L. l., Feb. 3.-Another
arrest was made to-day IN connection
with the murder of Mrs. and Miss Mavbee
and the assault upon and robbery of Mr..
and Mrs. Townsend, the prisoner being
Joe Appletord, about whom the mulatto,
Charles H. Rugg, had made statements
duplicating him in at least one of the
crimes. 1t is said that a cameo pin,
which, with other jewelry, was taken
from the MaYbee house, has been recoV-
cred, and adds strength to the evidence
against Rugg as the murderer of the wo-
men.
KILLED HIS WIFE'S INSULTER.
GALVESTON, Feb. "A special from
Houston saws: "W. j. Perkins killed An
drew johnson at Cedar Bayou on Friday
by shooting him in the head with both
barrels of a dOuble-barreled shotgun. No
one else witnessed the deed except Per-
kins' wife, with whom it is alleged john
son had taken improper liberties. Per-
kins surrendered himself to the officers.
All three of the persons were highly
respected"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
PUMNfELED IN COURT.
Two Lawyers Have 1t Out in Sullivan
Style-Struok and Called Thief,

Two Lawyers Have 1t Out in Sullivan
Style-Struok and Called Thief,
In small apartment opening from the
Supreme Court Chambers, where Judge
Donohue was on the bench yesterday af-
ternon, says the New York Herald of the
I'd inst, there was a brief but exciting
affair a la Sullivan.
Mr.. William /. Moore had offered him.
self as boDdsman for his brother, George
w. Moore, who was techInally in custody
under an order OF arrest on charge of
conspiracy. The bOndsman had been
sworn in open court. and then, as the Gus
tom is, the lawyers on the two sides in the
case had retired to the side room to ex-
anime Mr.. Moore as to his competency to
act as surety. MIR. Samuel Untermeyer
was counsel for the complainant, and MIR.
GEORGE Armstrong was the lawyer for the
defendant, who was seeking bail. Mr.
Untermeyer, it is charged, occupied over
an hour in asking trivial preliminary
questions of the surety. At length he
came down to business and asked the
witness if be had ever been a BANKRUPT.
Mr.. Moore said that he had been after the
panic of 1878. He was going on to ex-
plain that he paid his creditors 100 cents
on the dollar three months after his fail
ure, and that he is now wealthy man
free from debt, when Lawyer Unite meyer
shut him off.
81 object" said LAWYER Armstrong.
"Please allow the witness to explain"
"WhatY' rejoined Untermeyer. rising
to his feet and rushing toward the coun-
sci on the other side, ''you object, do you,
you theft Take that.'' Thereupon, it is
said, he struck Mr.. Armstrong a blow
with his fist in the side of the face.
Mr. A strong rpturnpd tho bIOvr wit
compound interest, getting in several
''goOd ones" on his opponents ''nOb.v so
it is said, and skinning his own knuckles
by the force of his blows. Mr.. Unter-
meyer then succeeded in closing with his
vigorous adversary, and hugged him
around the chest in an endeavor to pre-
vent him from using his fists so effect
lively.
BY this time the witness, his brother.
Mr.. George w. Moore and Mr.. Henry
DAILY, Jr., all of whom were present, had
succeeded in gathering themselves to-
gether, They pulled the struggling law
yers asunder, and the party rushed into
the presence of Judge DOnOhue. The
whole affair was over in much less time
than it takes to tell it.
Lawyer Untermeyer, who had appa-
rently got the worst of the pummeiing
excitedly exclaimed that lawyer Arm
strong had attacked him, and demanded
that he be punished.
Mr.. Armstrong asserted that he had
been first assaulted and had merely de-
Tended himself.
Judge DOnOhue said that he would not
interfere in the matter. The case in
which the lawyers were engaged was be-
fore Judge Barrett, and he should leave
the matter in his hands. He told the two
lawyers that they must appear before
Judge Barrett Saturday morning.
Humbert's Trip to Germany Uncertain.
ROME, Feb. "A government Official
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
a HOME FOR CONFEDERATEs.
subscriptions Being Solicited for a
Building at Richmond.

subscriptions Being Solicited for a
Building at Richmond.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 3.-R. H. Fox and w .
L. Morris, representing r. E. Lee Camp
No. l, of Richmond. Va, have been in this
city during the past week soliciting con-
tributiOns in aid of INDECENT and wounded
Confederate veterans with the ultimate
purpose of building them a home. They
state that their camp will hold fair for
this object in Richmond during the pres
ent month and the proceeds of the fair
with contributions from generous public
will be devoted to building a comfortable
retreat for disabled COnfederates in this
city and Washington. The contributions
have been very liberal, and from none
have they been more generous than from
members of the Grand Army posts.
Messrs Fox and Morris will visit Phila-
delphia tomorrow and afterwards New
York CITY and Boston.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
FRANCE AND ENGLAND.
NJ. WaddingtOn Speaks in ROseat,
Terms of Their Friendly Ties.

NJ. WaddingtOn Speaks in ROseate
Terms of Their Friendly Ties.
LONDON, Feb. 3.-M. Waddington, the
French Ambassador, while presiding
yesterday at dinner given in aid of the
French Hospital, welcomed the sentiment
of the Lord Mayor of London that the
cordiality between France and England
might ever be preserved. NJ. Waddington
spoke strongly in favor cf a closer knit
ting between the two countries of the
bonds of peace and good will, which were
50 important to their interests and to the
interests Of the world. A rupture of the
relations between them, he said, would be
a calamity beyond conception. All their
recent quarrels had been transient. 1t
was their duty to civilization and HUI
manity to do their best to maintain good
feeling. He knew that that was the senti-
ment of the leading statesmen of England
and France.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
A PANIC ON A RIVER STEAMER.
Her Main Steam Pipe Explodes, Killing
a Rov and Soaring All on Rnard

Her Main Steam Pipe Explodes, Killing
Boy and Soaring All on Board.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. "A special from
Baton Rouge says: ''This evening when
the steamer Natchez was four miles above
here, the main steam pipe on the star
board side exploded, tearing up the floor
of two state rooms and the gang way,
forcing off the doors of the barber shop,
and filling the cabin with escaping steam.
The passengers rushed hither and thither
in wild confusion, but the pilot headed
for shore and landed them all. The only
person killed was colOred boy, en-
plOyed in the pastry room, who
stepped on the gangway just before
the explosion. The only passenger in
jured was r. W. Adams, of Louisville,
who was badly scalded on the face and
hands. He was just in the act of stepping
ont of the steam room when the explosion
occurred. Capt. b. I. Leathers says that
the fires were cleaned out at Baton Rouge
and the vessel was running 125 pounds of
steam when the explosion occurred. The
explosion was caused by a defect in the
copper pipe. The steamer Halliday,
which came up several hours after the ac-
cident, took on board the passengers. The
NatcheZ will return to this city on one
wheel -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
RAVAGEs OF THE FLAMES.
A Mammoth Building at st. Louis De-
strOyed with Gsreat Loss

A Mammoth Building at st. Louis De-
stroyed with Great Loss.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3.-The large four story
iron front building at the corner of
Eighth and st. Charles street, occupied
by N. o. Nelson & Co., manufacturers of
plumbers goods, pumps and other ma
chinery, and by Phillips, Grant & Co.,
boot and shoe manufacturers, burned this
morning. The greater portion of the st.
Charles street side of the building was
totally destroyed, and the Eighth street
side was badly damaged. Nelson & Co, IS
loss is not yet known. Their insurance
is $150,000, distributed among so home and
foreign companies. Phillips, Grant &
Co.'s loss and insurance has not yet been
ascertained. The livery stable OF Lanagan
d Brown, adjoining on Eighth street, and
three other small buildings, are damaged
to the extent of $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
FIGHTING The BIG MONOPOLY.
The Standard Company Bearded in its
Own Den,

own Dens
The Standard Oil Company has been
bearded in its den by bill introduced
in the Ohio Legislature to amend the
laws of Ohio regulating the con-
struction and operation of railroads as
common carriers, says Cleveland special
of the 1st inst, so as to make it applica-
BILE to oil pipe lines in Ohio. There are
ten refining companies in Cleveland sepa-
rate and independent of the Standard and
its adjuncts. These ten companies handle
at present about $4,000 barrels of crude
oil per annum. Under present conditions
they are compelled to bring their crude
oil from the Pennsylvania oil fields bv rail
at a cost of 30 cents per barrel and
upward as against 20 cents per barrel
paid by the Standard. Right here comes
in one of the games by which the Standard
has monopolized the oil business and
crippled competition. John ID. Rockefel-
ler' Oliver II. Payne, Fl. NJ. Flagler, and
TWO other big stockholders of the Standard
Oil Company, some years ago bought the
Hilliard branch Of the United Pipe Line
Company, and, in their capacity as a
wheel within a wheel part of the Stand
ard, built private line from Cleveland to
connect with the western terminus of the
Hilliard branch. Through this pipe line.
Win u Capacity OF ABOUT 0.OUU,UO0 barrels
per annum. they have carried the bulk of
the oil refined by the Standard in Cleve-
land. This private company, composed of
the big fish in the Standard pool. have also
gObbled up the controlling interest in all
Of the pipe lines of Pennsylvania. the
tide-water line being their last acquisi-
tion, and although the Pennsylvania pipe
line companies under the laws of that
state are common carriers, it has not pre-
vented the Standard from monopolizing
the bulk of the carrying capacity from
the oil fields, and thus compelling pro-
ducers of crude oil to sell to them at their
own terms or else hold it stored in tanks,
because they cannot afford TO sell it to be
shipped by rail and to outside consumers
and make profit, The independent COM
panies here claim that with a pipe line
connection with the Oil fields they can re-
fine 100000 barrels per annum, at least.
and with cost of switching and transfer
by rail cut off, can give consumers the
benefit and create competition that will
help to break the clutch of the Standard
monopoly on the oil traffic of the country.
In 1872 an attempt was made to secure
a change in the laws of Ohio that would
enable oil pipe companies to do what is
proposed by the above mentioned bill, but
thee Standard held the Ohio legislators in
It's clutch, and the measure was passed in
a shape to not interfere with the Standard,
From that time until now all attempts to
secure similar legislation have proved
abortive. 1t remains to be seen whether
this attempt to secure a healthy competi-
ton and call a halt on the great monopoly
OF the age Will prove success. If it does
not it will prove beyond doubt that the
charge that the Standard owns majority
OF the OHIO Legislature was founded on
fact.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
COLUMBIAN CROOKEDNESS
HER SECRETARY OF STATE
OVERDRAWS A LOAN.

The Panama Canal Company the Cred
itor-S4O, 900 Worth of Drafts Pro-
tested-InsuIts to the United States
and Great Britain to be Investigated
-Pierola Expected at Panama.
PANAMA, Jan. PA few weeks ago
the canal company loaned the republic of
Columbia 100000 francs, and authorized
the Secretary of State by cable to draw
for that amount. He drew for 100000
francs in excess, and the drafts were pro-
tested in Paris. By cable he has asked
the canal company to honor the extra
amount. The messages in relation to the
affair have already cost $4,000, and no
definite result has been obtained. Should
the canal company not honor the drafts
they will be taken upon maturity in Paris
by the National Bank of Columbia. The
government of Columbia has already
ceded to the canal company 150, 900 hec-
tares of land out of the 100000 hectares
granted them by the canal contract.
INSULTS TO BE INVESTIGATED.
The United States flagship Tennessee is
at present in Aspinwall. At the request
of the United States Consul at Colon she
will probably visit several of the places in
the department where questions of a Sc
IIOuP CudIdCleI require lnV0SLlgaLlOQs
Notable among them are BOcas del Toro
and San Andres, where it is stated that
the United States Consular agents, while
in the discharge of their duties, have been
treated with marked discOurtesy and in
suit by the political or judicial authorities
of the State or nation several questions of
this nature require investigation among
them the deliberateOfficial plumber of a car
go OF timber from an American vessel at
San Andres. The English GoyernmenHalso
will probably soon have a vessel here, as
several cases have occurred in which
British subjects have been imprisoned
without trial and their property plum
dered.
SENIOR PIEROLA
is expected to arrive in Panama very
shortly on his return to Peru.
MINING INTERESTS LOOKING UP.
Mining is looking up in the State of
Tolila. Among the recent transactions
has been the sale of the OrganO mine in
the neighbOrhOOd of Neiva for $4,000. 1t
has been purchased by an English COM
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
a Disabled steamer in Tow

DELAWARE BREAKWATER, Feb. 3.-The
pilot boat Howard reported at O'Clock
this morningthat the steamer Guadaloupe.
from Galveston for New York, with a
cargo of cotton, was off Fenwick's Island
with her engine out of order and in need
of assistance. The tug North America
Immediately went to assist her, but re-
turned at s O'Clock this morning and re-
ported that the steamer Guadaloupe would
proceed to New York in tow of the tug
CVclODs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
Tho Rulers of Honduras.

Cabinet, with Gen. Bogran, after the for
mer entered office as President of Hondu-
ras; Minister of War, Education and
Justice, DIR. Rafael Alvarado; Minister of
Foreign Affairs, Senor Jeronimo ZeIaya;
Minister OF Government, Senior CresenIo
Gomez; Minister of Finance, Senior Abel
trado Zelaya; and Minister of Public
Works, Senor Francisco Planas,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
Russia's Imperial Ran

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 3.-The second
imperial ball was given at the winter
palace Saturday night. Seven hundred
and twenty distinguished guests were
present. There was apparent absence in
side and around the palace of the usual
police guards. The Czarina opened the
ball with the Danish Minister. The Car
circulated freely among the guests. The
dancing continued until nearly dav-
hra0l
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
An Innovation i'm Marriage Ceremonies

LONDON, Feb. 3.-The Marquis of
Queensberry has sent a pamphlet to the
members of the House of Lords and the
House of Commons, advocating a reform
of the marriage service to meet the views
of the Secularists. He proposes, in order
to meet divorce cases, to leave out in
marriage ceremonies the words ''Whom
God has joined together let no man put
asunder,' substituting E'Whom the gov
ernment or nature may put asunder let
no man attempt to keen togetherv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04

BIRMINGHAN, ALA. Feb. 3.-The strike
at the Birmingham Rolling Mill has been
declared off by the Amalgamated Lodge
OF Iron and Steel Workers of Alabama.
and the members Of the Lodge are ali
applying for reinstatement. The mill is
running on full time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
CLEARING A ROAD OF DEBT
The Kentucky Central Bond and Stock
holders Talk the Matter over.

holders Talk the Matter over.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 3.-At brief and in
formal meeting of the bond and stock
holders Of the Kentucky Central Railroad,
held here yesterday afternoon, a plan long
contemplated for clearing the road of debt
was talked over. Those present unani-
mously assented to the proposition for the
stockholders to pay an assessment of 10
per cent. on the par value of their stock
and for the bOndholders to exchange the
present bonds for others of like face value
at 4 per cent. for three years. 1t is be-
lieved that this plan would not only free
the road from debt, but would enable the
company to complete its extensions. The
plan would not affect the cOmpany's con-
tracts with other roads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
The Crisis in Franne

PARIS, Feb. 3.-The placards which
have been posted here melting the disaf-
fected policemen and starving working
men to arms are supposed to have been is
sued by thelcOmmittee OF the revolutionary
party. Large numbers of the placards
have been destroyed by the police.
The Senate by vote of 1856 to III has
rejected the clause OF the trades syndicate
bill, leagalizing federation trades meet
inpS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04

velope in which was a large amount of money.
After q short consideration Of what would Be
proper in the matter, she resolved
10 go and reveal her good luck to a
certain farmer not far from where she
found the envelope. On arriving at the home
Of the farmer the man looked at the money
and told her it belonged to certain horse
drOver who had passed that way; that he mad
seen him, and he would take the money and
send it to him. This she says she consented
TO and left the envelope in his care. After
her departure the money was counted and
the sum total was S2.50O. The woman re-
ports she had q sister who was employed by
the man. and she was present when it was
counted and reported to her aunt. Since she
has heard this She has been much troubled,
and docs not believe the farmer ever returned
in to the horse drOver. She is now seeking
advice how to proceed to have the matter in
Yestigated."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04
Geo w CahInIII

HARTFORD, Feb. 3.-George w. Gable.
the Southern novelist and historian. is
sick in this city at Mark Twain's house.
He has intermittent fever, and is at pres
ent confined to his bed. Nothing serious
is apprehended, but he is very weak. and
there is no prospect of his being able to
leave the house for at least two weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-04

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chills and fever and other effects of mala-
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