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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
n BURGLAR SHOT DEAD.
The ArrestinG Officers Life Attempted
by tho Cracksman.

The ArrestinG Officers Life Attempted
by the Craeksman.
BOsTON, March 19.-At ) O'Clock this
morning James Donovan was discovered
by Officer Kendall in the basement of a
house in Boylston place, which he had
entered with burglarious intent. The Off
Ger secured Donovan. On the way
to the station house the prisoner tripped
Kendall, and, getting possession of the
officers club, beat him brutally on the
head. Kendall succeeded in drawing his
revolver and shooting Donovan, the ball
entering his mouth and taking effect in
his head. Donovan died fifteen minutes
later. While Officer Burnett, who assist
ed Officer Kendall in carrying Donovan
to the station, was cleaning blood from
his coat he was accidentally shot through
the calf of his leg by his own revolver,
which fell from his pocket. Kendall re-
ceived several cuts on the head, but his
injuries are not fatal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
A POLYGAMIsIs TRIAL.
Married by Proxy for Eternity and No
for Time

Married by Proxy for Eternity and Not
for Time.
SALT LAKE CITY, March 19.-Andrew
Peterson, an ayOwed pOlygamist, who
voted for the delegate to Congress in 1882.
and who was indicted under the Edmunds
law for registering and voting, is now on
trial. Chief Justice Hunter allowed seven
polygamist MormOns to sit on the jury.
One of them has three wives. All seven
swore that they believed the divine laws
superior TO the laws of Congress. They
believed that polygamy was right and
revealed from God, and would obey God
rather than Congress. The defendant
admits marriage according to the Mormon
law, but says that his marriage was bv
proxy for eternity and not for time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

tLOhiBA.
House servants are in great demand at pres
ent in Tampa.
Bradford county farmers have begun tc
plant cotton seed.
Heavy peach crops are expected in Middle
Florida this year.
The Avaocado pear crop VIII not he as pIen-
tiIul tins year as 1t was last.
Two thousand and eight hundred ci,rey-
makers are at work at Key West.
Hon. simon Cameron left jacksonville for
MS home IN Pennsylvania Tuesday.
The old court house at Barlow was sold
Tuesday on eight months credit, and only
brought SlC0.
The transportation of early vegetables from
hey west To New Orleans are assuming large
proportions.
Charles L. Fildes offers the Gainesville Bee
establishment. subscription list business and
good VIII for sale.
Lieut.-Gov Bethel reports that he has lost
grove near Key West.
Local option is said to have increased the
property value Of Leesburg 90 per cent dur
ing the last three months.
George Hayden, Of Bethel, has broken up
two church services lately while intoxicated
but has not been punished.
Mr. Joseph Hawley is building several
beautiful cottages to rent in the neighborhOod
OF the St. James Hotel at Tampa.
\ mullet 2Sj9 inches long, weighing 81
GaItntS the
mouth of the river al BraidertOn.
Hon. j. NJ. Rusk, Governor Of Wisconsin.
and Hon. Thomas j. Stevens, Mayor Of Gin
cinnatl, with their wives, are at Jacksonville.
\ telegraph line is being put up between
Palatka and jacksonville along the line of the
Jacksonville. Tallahassee and Key West Rail-
road.
novel method of planting an orange
grove has been introduced into Archer bv
dropping two orange seeds in hills thirty feet
apart.
The Halifax Fishery has changed hands
and also name, A stock company has been
formed, and its name changed to New Smyrna
Fishery.
Tomato wrapping Is getting to be quite an
industry at key West. Although the price. ,
cents a crate. looks small, yet some make as
high as 81 80 per day.
J. Daniels, who is supposed to have killed
John jackson, Of Washington county, recent
II. while the latter was cutting down a tree
has been arrested and committed to jail
The smack Aaron Kmgsland took to Havana
from Key West Monday oven 900 kingtish
They are put ON ice and when properly cooked
are considered a good dish in Cuba.
An artesian well. recently driven TO depth
of over 200 feet, which discharges a powerful
stream of sulphur water, is one of the attrac-
tions at Hart's famous orange grove near Pa
1nHl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
AN OFFICIAL REPORT.

CHICAGO, March ia special from
Springfield, ILL.,, says: sd. It. Salmon,
Veterinarian of the Department of Agri-
culture, telegraphs from KinsIey, Kansas,
as follows: The foot and mouth disease
at Neosho is not spreading. There is NO
contagious disease IN counties further
west. DR.. Rauch, Secretary of the State
Board of Health, has reported from
Xenia, Clay county, ILL.,. that twenty
head of cattle have recently died on the
farm of II. T. Fort in Wayne county, add
ing that no doubt they died of the foot and
mouth disease. DR.. Paaren, the State
Veterinarian, has gone to investigate the
NATTER"
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PLENTY OF COMPETENT FIRMS.
NORTH CAROLINA POLITICS.
a Fusion of the Republicans and Lib
erals Contemplated.


erals Contemplated.
RALEIGH, N. c.. March 10.-The Repub-
lican State Committee met here this af-
teTnOOn. Eight members we've present
and three were absent. An unusual num-
Der of influential Republicans were also
in attendance.
The State Committee Of the Liberal par
ty also met at the same time, but sepa-
rately.
The Republican committee issued a call
for regular Republican convention to
meet at Raleigh on Thursday, May 1. The
Liberal committee issued a call for a mass
meeting of Liberals and those opposed to
Bourbon Democracy and the existing
State administration, and all favOring the
abolition of the internal revenue to meet
at Raleigh. The purpose is to have the
Republican convention and Liberal meet
ing at the same time, to make arrange
ments tor reunion of the two Organiza-
tions and to agree upon a single ticket if
1t is then deemed advisable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
FRIGHTENED TO DEATH.

Two Fierce Dogs of Quebec Drive an
Old Lady into Her Coffin.
QUEBEC, March 19.-An actual case of
death from fright occurred here to-day.
A middIe-aged woman named Verrel was
walking along the street when two huge
dogs rushed out from a yard, furiously
barking at her and tearing some of her
clothing with their teeth, but otherwise
leaving her uninjured. She tainted and
was carried to her home, where she i'm
mediately expired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
THREE BREAKS IN ST. CHARLES PARIsl
THE CATTLE PLAGUEINKANsAs

The Legislature of the State Promises to
Cooperate With the Government.
Topeka, March 19.-In the Senate this
morning a resolution was adopted pro-
yiding for the appointment of a committee
Of seven to investigate the cattle disease
question. In the House a special COM
mittee Of fifteen on the Governors mess
age was appointed, and they shortly after
reported bill on the cattle disease. A
bill was also introduced accepting the
terms of any act passed by Congress on
the subject Of cattle disease.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
A BERLIN CANARD.

Mr. Sargent's Course Reported to have
Been Endorsed and FurIOugh Offer
ed Him.
NEW YORK, March 19.-The following
dispatch was received here to-day:
BERLIN, March I9.-Minister Sargent has
received an official letter from Washington in
Endorsement of his action and granting him
an indefinite furlOugh if he desires. Mr. Sar-
gent will not take the furlough at present.
The above dispatch is given out as indi-
eating what gossip is current in Berlin.
Inquiry concerning it has been made at
the State Department in Washington,
and a statement obtained that it is not
true that such a letter as mentioned in
the Berlin dispatch has been sent to Mr..
Sargent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
An Earthouake sbock in Canada

ST. JOHN, n. F., March ia violent
shock Of earthquake was experienced
here yesterday. The weight Of the dis
turbance was felt in the vicinity Of Har-
Dor Grace, Hearts Content, Hantz Har-
Dor, Brigus Bay, Roberts and Holy Rood.
At ST. John the disturbance was feeble.
The line Ofvolcanic travel was from north
to south, and the disturbance took place
between 80 and 40 O'Clock in the after
noon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
BOILED IN BURNING OIL.

Three Men Taken OF by the Bursting
of Still in Ohio.
CLEVELAND, o., March 19.-The still at
Merriam & MOrgan's oil works, in this
city, exploded this morning. The escap-
ing oil instantly submerged August Fisher
and August Guenther, employees, and the
oil taking fire the men were quickly
burned to death in sight of a Mortified
crowd, who were unable to assist them.
The rushing stream of oil overlook VIM.
Stahlman, another employe, as he fed,
and he too was burned to death, Merriam
& Morgan's loss is $4,000. The cause of
the explosion is unknown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
VIRGINIA's LEGISLATURE.
An Adjournment Sine Die at Last-N
Mercy ON Malone.

mercy ON Malone.
RICHMOND, VA, March 19.-The Gen
eral Assembly closed its extended session
to-day, and at 3 o'clock this afternoon
adjourned sine die. II. G. Moffett, Jr., of
Rappahannock, was elected Railroad Com
missioner. The appropriation bill, which
has been approved by the Governor, pro-
Vldes Tor the investment of the surplus
lunds IN the Treasury to an amount not
exceeding 100000 per month in Riddle
berger bonds to meet the interest on the
whole State.debt when funded.
Inc Senate to-day passed a resolution
instructing the Clerk to send to the Presi-
dent of the United States Senate a copy of
the resolution adopted some time ago re-
questing Senator Malone to resign his
position in that body, with a request that
said resolution be read in the United
States Senate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
YOUTHFUL LOVES MADNESS.
Parental Opposition Leads to Poison
the Pistol and One Death.

the Pistol and One Death.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 19-W. NJ.
Dane, 20 years old, of Bentonville, Fayette
county, became enamored of 13-year-old
girl named Ada Swift. Her parents OBJ
jected to his attentions on account of
Ada's extreme youth. On Saturday
night Dane purchased two ounces
Of laudanum, giving Ada one-half
himself. The poison failed of fatal effect
in either case, being an overdose. Yes
terday the father of the girl had Dane ar
rested on charge of attempting to poison
his child. Last night Dane procured a
pistol and shot himself. He died shortly
afterwards. The girl is seriously sick,
but may recover. Dane was a school
teacher and a writer for the press.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
THE WAR IN sOUDAN.
Digna's Force Increasing DaiIy-EgyI
tian Finances Very Low.

Digna's Force Increasing Daily-Egyp-
tian Finances Very Low.
ALEXANDRIA, March 19.-The men-of
war Condor and Myrmidon have suddenly
departed for Suakin.
EGYPTIAN FINANCES VERY Low.
CAIRO, March 19.-Egyptian finances
are in n critical condition. Sir Charles
Rivers Wilson, Secretary and Comptroller
General of the National Debt Office AT
London, and formerly English Financial
Comptroller in Egypt, is engaged in
examining them.
A further advance of the British in
SOudan is imminent. Gen. Graham is i'm
favor of continuing the campaign. He
thinks that the rebellion is not vet
crushed.
THE TRIBAL UPRISING UNIVERSAL.
LONDON, March 19.-The tribal rising
in Egypt is universal from kassala to
Berber. The Arabs between KOrOskO and
Assouan have also threatened to revolt.
Sheik SOliman, with a section of the Had
dendOwas, who fought at Ell Teb, VIII re-
occupy Baker PaSha's fort near Trinki-
tat. Osman Digna's force around Tama-
nieb has been increased by $500. Only
two Shieks have gone to Suakin and
their tribes are small, numbering less
than | 1000 cOmbatants. Their adhesion is
very deceptive.
The men and horse under Col. Stewart.
now entrenched at HandOub, are suffer
ing from intense heat and brackish water.
1t will be impossible for them long to
maintain that position. Gen. Graham
has asked for an increase of cavalry and
a better cOmmissariat. He urges an early
decision either to order an advance Of a
reinforced army against Sinkat or to
withdraw all to Suakin.
Three great tribes, the Haggas, Bishares
and Batakheers have risen and occupy
the Nile from Duem to Shendy.
a MASSACRE RUMORED.
1t is rumored at COnzOla that the garri-
sons under LuptOn Bey, in the province
of Bahr Gazelle, have surrendered and
/ been massacred.
KELLY WITH Eel MAHDI.
LONDON, March 19.-Mr. O'Kelly, cor.
respondent Of the London Ddtly NelCS
is now with FL Mahdi. He was well re-
ceiYed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

BELvIDoC, Nj, March ia family
named Billins, consisting of father.
mother and son, have all been placed in
jail here on a charge of burning their
buildings, near Delaware station. The
son confessed and implicated his father
and mother. The motive for the crime
was to get the insurance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
OCHILTREE's MODEsTY.
Circulating 900 Copies of a Daily which
Printed His Physfognomv.


Printed His Physiognomy.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-The House
to-day disposed Of the Lasker matter in a
dignitied manner. Tom Ochiltree, who
has been loaded for days with a speech,
got it of. 1t was a good speech. Tom
read it very well. He tonight showed his
innate modesty. An afternoon paper
prints picture of him. He bought a
thousand copies of it, and has carriers de-
llVerlng them at the hotels, with a charge
to all who will take them. He is also
mailing many copies to Texas. Very few
people know that the afternoon paper
agreed to print Toms picture only upon
the condition that he would take thou
sand comics
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

NEW YORK, March 19.-Madam Anna
Bishop, the once famous singer, who had
a worldwide reputation, died suddenly
last night OF apOplexy, at her residence
on Park avenue. Her husband. Martin
Schultz, was at her bedside when she
breathed her last. She leaves no children.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
Rhode Islands Democratic Ticket.

PROVIDENCE, r. L., March 19.-The
Democratic State Convention here to-day
made the following nominations:
Thomas W. Segar, of Westerly, for Gov
ernOr.
Amasa Sprague, of Cranston, for Lieu
tenant Governor.
Jonathan NJ. Wheeler, Of Cranston, for
Secretary Of State.
Charles E. German, of Providence, for
Attorney General.
George P. Leonard, of Newport, for
General Treasurer.
Delegates to the National Convention
We're also elected
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
RAvAGEs OF THE FLAMES.

Concord Institute in Louisiana Burned
With its Contents.
NEW ORLEANS, March ia special
from Farmersville, La, says: "Concord
Institute, at Shiloh, Union parish,
together with its contents, was burned
to-day. 1t was the most flourishing school
in this part of the State"
A CROCKERY STORE BURNED.
NEW ORLEANS, March 19.-Nathan
Meyers crockery store, at No. 101 Gravier
street, was burned yesterday. The loss is
$4,000. The property is fully insured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 19.-Dr.
w. Mel. Dancy was renominated to-
night for Mayor by the Democrats. The
proceedings were harmonious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
Bishop Kavanaugh Dead

NEW ORLEANS, March ia special
from Columbus, Miss, announces the
death there this morning of Bishop II. III i.
Kavanaugh, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, at the age of SO years.
His remains will be taken to Louisville.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
The Peoples Worldwide Verdict

Burnetts Cocoaine has been sold in
every civilized country, and the public
have rendered the verdict that it is the
cheDpest and best Hair Dressing in the
iCOfld
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

Accidentally Killed by Their Mother.
LOUISVILLE, KY, March 19.-Four
children of g. d. Alsop, living near this
city, were given opium to-day by their
mother in mistake for powdered rhubarb.
Two have died, and the others are not ex-
pected to recover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs are
used with advantage to alleviate Coughs,
Sore Throat, and Bronchial Affections.
Sold ORlg IN b01es,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
AMERICAN RETALIATION.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Makes It's Report.

Makes It's Report.
W WASHINGTON. March 19.-The bill re-
ported from the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee to-day directed against foreign
countries which discriminate against
American products, after prescribing a
system of inspection of food products for
export, provides that the President of the
United States be authorized at his discre-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

Burnetrs Flayoring Extracts are in
yariably acknowledged the purest and the
best.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
FOUR MINERS KILLED.

The Death of Each Attributable to a
Separate Accident.
WILKEsBARRE, PA, March 19.-An-
drew HOrtaka, aged 40 years, miner in
the Midvale colliery. and Michael Jones,
aged 80 years, a miner in the Nottingham
mines. were instantly killed this morning,
the former by falling rock, and the lat
ter by falling coal.
TWO OTHER VICTIMS.
ASHLAND, Pa, March 19.-By the
breaking of rope at the Bast colliery to-
day, George Baumgardner was fatally
and two others seriously injured. Work
in the colliery is suspended.
AT the Contrala cOlliery Anthony Gar
rigan was killed by the breaking of a rome
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
FRANCES WAR IN TONQUiN.
Upper TOnquin to be Occupied to the
Chinese Frontier.

Upper Tonquin to be Occupied to the
Chinese Frontier.
PARIS, March 19.-The government has
decided to occupy upper Tonquin as far
as the Chinese frontier.
FRANCES DEMANDS.
La RepuJllQue Franchise says: ''France
can treat with China only upon the basis
OF an indemnity and recognition by China
of French supremacy over the whole of
TOnquin."
A CHINESE RAM DETAINED.
LONDON, March 19.-The government
has given orders for the detention of the
Chinese ram Namkin, which is now in the
Tyne loading with Armstrong guns, pend
ing an inquiry whether her action can be
construed a breach Of the laws of neu-
trality.
EXASPERATION AT PEKIN.
A dispatch from Pekin says: THE
greatest evaporation prevails here
againt France. If she advances her eX-
travagant demands public opinion will
prevent their acceptance. The Black
Flags are on the verge of mutiny, their
pay being in arrears.''
PODe Leo Nav Ieave the Vatican
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
CHINESE RAM DETAINED.
ExAsPERATION AT PEKTN.
Pope Leo May Leave the vatican.

LONDON, March. 19.-It is reported as
possible that the Pope will depart from
the Y atican.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

Fuller Details of the Quadruple sIaugh-
ter of the InnOcents at McBean-FataI
Boiler Explosion near ROme-Colum-
bus Opposes Atlanta's Chattahoochee
River Canal Scheme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-10
RUMORED OPPOSITION TO BLAINE
Icy TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBCNE.l

PITTsBURG, June 9.-An independent evening
journal publishes an interview with prominent Orange
man who says that Gamble Weir, Henry Wilkins and
other prominent Orangemen of Ptsburg have left iol
Paade hia TO attend the Grand Lodge OF the order which
meets tomorrow at which the adyisabIty OF opposing
Blaine will be discussed There are 5000 Orangemen in
this county, any detection Of this kind would be more
than overcome by the addition to the Republican ranks
OF Irhcn who heretofore been found in the Demo
cratic ranks.
The saue paper also announces that the Order OF the
American Union, which has among its members III this
city an ex-Mayor and two COuncilnen will hold coun-
eli of the Pennsylvania lodges before long, at which
measures will be taken TO oppose Blaine's candidacy
Inc journal talks of organized opposlnon on me
mart OF the This Is far IA TINS
county is concerned Some OF Mr.: Ilahes most enih
sasc suUportoTs before and since the convention
arc prominent members OF the Knights Templar. me
combined opposition Of the order OF the American Union
and Orangemen Will materially re luce the l0OOo
majority which Allegheny County gave Garneid tour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-10
FRAGMENTS or CABLE NEWS.

BERLIN, June 0.-The Transvaal deputation Is con-
cludng a commercial treaty with Germany According
to its terms Germany will be placed upon the most
favored nation footing.
VIENNA, June 9.-An election riot has occurred at
Miedspel in Hungary. Five persons were killed and
two wounded.
LISBON, June 9-sOme negroes have arrived at Lisbon
from Mozambique. They escaped from stations formed
by Henry N. Stanley, the explorer The negroes have
lodged a complaint with the Ministry OF Marine in which
they state that they have been fraudulenty hired ana
that they have been subjected TO much matreatment'
PARIS, June 9.-DoIninc Fra1o who assaulted the e1
Khcdive, Isma Pacha the Paais Royal gardens last
Wednesday, has written letter to the papers In which he
denies that he struck Isma Ho says he only presented
claim for rho navment of debt OF several thousand
francs due by Isinas employc which mas since been
paid II Is supposed that lsma dictated the letter 10
Fraia To conceal tbc facts OF the assault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-10
sCICIDE or GENERAL "ABED BUFORD

INDIANAPOLIS, June 9.-GcneTal " abe
Buford Of Kentucky committed suicide at the home OF
his nephew Benjamin +. Buford, in Danylle, Ind this
morning General Buord went to Danvile last Wednes-
day to visit relatives and attend the rnces this week
He seemed much depressed which was v4iby increased
after reading an article newspaper giving account
Of the decadeuce of the BufOrd family written In con-
nection with the return OF "Tom utord TO the Anchor
age Asylum. a physical and financial wreck. The
Generals fortune had also been swept away.
He retired his Just after breakfast this morning
and had been there only short time when the report OF
revolver was heard and he found IN dying condi-
ton having shot himself in the head He died Without
struggle Two statements were found, one dated this
morning. saying that financial misfortunes the death OF
hs family and the trouble OF his brother "rOm Buford,
who Killed Judge Elliott, causes of the act His
remains will be sent to Lexington, requested by HIM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-10
4 VILLAGE DESTROYED.
THE RAvAGrs or STORM IN VERMONT


SPRINGFIELD, Vt, June 0.-Springfield has
been visited ly another disastrous food the second
within eleven months. The village Is situated ON Black
River miles from Its junction with the Connecticut
In a valley surrounded by high hills
At noon to-day moderate rain FELL but hour later
storm OF terrific force broke upon the village storm
was also in progress about five miles north Of the town.
and high wind that changed fron south 20 north and
then back again the two storms together The
rain fell as If mighty river falling from
the heavens and the hill north OF q the
town that slopes west TO Black River and east 10 the
creek a torrent Of water toward the town. warning
was az once given but rapidly AID the water rise that
few had time to save anything and forced TO fee for
their lives The channel Of the creek became filled
with the wreckage Of houses barns and other buildings
At the present only rough estimate Of the damage can
be given but the Individual losses and the damage to
highways will reach at least $4,000 In places
tie highways quilted 20 feet deep and some houses
in the village have four feet OF mud in them. Just
across the Cheshire bridge barn connected with the
Cheshire Bridge Hotel was blown down, killing William
Parker and fatally iuurng woman named Bella spaul-
ding The storm ragged for over three hours