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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Freight Rate RestOratiOn-McDan and
the eConyfctS-Vestern and Atlantic

Freight Rate RestOratiOn-McDan and
the ConYictS-Western and Atlantic,
ATLANTA, Feb. THE Western and
Atlantic Railroad directors had their
annual meeting to-day, and reelected the
old officers, except Col. w. G. MorrelI as
Vice President in place of Col. E. w.
Cole, of Nashville. General Superinten-
dent Il. A. Anderson made a most re-
markable showing tor the past year, the
expense of repairs to engines and cars
from accidents not amounting to more
than about 5000. He was not only un-
animously reelected, but given a hand
some increase in salary for his excellent
management of the rolling stock of the
road.
MDANIEL AND THE CONVICTS.
Gov. Mcdaniel went to the Dade Coal
Mine this evening, and tomorrow will
make thorough inspection of Gov.
Browns convict camps. 1t is the Cover
nors purpose to personally inspect every
camp in the State, and examine into the
condition of all cOnvicts.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
The Railroad Commission to-day heard
from millers and others about the restOra-
u +.
to competitive points but to local STA
tions, President Crane, of the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce, and Messrs. Ghol-
ston, Zachry, Stephens, Akers and Whit
lock, mill men, or flour dealers, and Mesrs
Nenable and Cottingham, of the Grain
Elevator Company, were present, and
participated in the discussion. Athens
was also represented by Hon. c. G. Tai
madge and others. Dave w. Appler, of
the Central Railroad, was on hand watch
ing the arguments. Sol Haas and &. S.
Barnum, of the Richmond and Danville
Railroad, appeared before the commission
and asked restoration of the G, d and e
rate on their line to local points. The
commission meets again tomorrow, and
all the parties interested for or against
the proposed change will be heard. 1t is
important to local dealers in and manu-
facturers of flour, grain, etc.
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
The 'BOys in Blue" now residing in
Atlanta are making up donation for the
''Boys in Gray" of Richmond, Va, in re-
sponse to their appeal for aid to build in
that city home for disabled Confederate
soldiers. During a two days canvass not
a single boy in Blue" has declined to
contribute. In some other Southern cities
the same magnanimOus and generous ac-
tiOn is being taken.
TWO RESIDENCES BURNED.
Last night the residence of F. G. Cobb.
at Oakdale Dairy farm, about two miles
from this city, was destroyed by fire.
Nothing was saved. This morning the
handsome suburban residence of John w.
Ward, the Whitehall street hardware
merchant, was also burned, involving a
heavy loss, as very little was saved of the
elegant furnitlIrp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
A NEW RAILROAD.

What the Truck Planters are Doing.
VALDOsTA, GA, Feb. IA railroad
from this point to Deadman's Bay, in
Florida, is to be built soon. A gentleman
in this place received a letter Tuesday
from the General Manager, in New York,
of the Florida, Midland and Georgia Rail-
road Company, in which he says that the
money is IN the treasury and that work
will begin soon.
The parties whose houses were destroyed
by fire in the late burn out have given out
the contracts, and in sixty days other and
more commodious buildings will be
erected on the grounds.
Our farmers are preparing their farms,
and some of the truckmen are planting
melons, but not so extensively as last
year, owing to the fact that many of
them lost money last wear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Albert Fink fur
nishes the following: cat the meeting
of the presidents of the trunk lines and
their principal connections to-day. it was
agreed to restore at once the tariff rates,
both east and west bound. was directed
to request all roads represented ON the
joint Executive Committee and all roads
working in connection with them to
strictly maintain the tariffs. The presi-
dents have pie ged themselves to be per-
sonally responsible for carrying out this
a0reamentv -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
THE REVOLT EXTENDING
MIRACULOUS ESCAPES.
A Derailed Train Plunges Down an En-
bankment, but Nobody Killed.

A Derailed Train Plunges Down an EN-
bankment, but Nobody Killed.
CHICAGO, Feb. IA special from Free
port, H., says: "a mixed train on the
Illinois Central Railroad for the West
struck a broken rail. The caboose and
seven freight cars loaded with live stock
were thrown down 6O-foot embankment.
Three train men were injured, Conductor
Gordon seriously. There were seven Ger
man passengers in the caboose, all Of
whom were more or less injured. Two of
them had their arms broken. A passen-
ger coach, containing five passengers,
was saved from the frightful plunge by
lodging against tree near the track.
The cabOOse was partly burned. The
wounded passengers were brought TO
FreepOrt and cared fOr.u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
The Irish Funds.

NEW YORK, Feb. 7.-Col. James Cava-
nagh, Capt. O'Meagher Condor, Hon. T.
V. Powderley and Rev. George w. Peper
have completed the audit of the martyrs
and O'DOnnell defense funds. The total
funds collected by Patrick Ford amounted
to $65,09S. The disbursements were SIS, ,OOO
to the families Of the martyrs, &c., OPT for
legel defenses (including Joseph Poole's
defense in Dublin) and $5,26S
for miscellaneous disbursements, leaving
a balance on hand of $32, ,SO1. A fund OF
$1,000 has been placed in the hands of a
committee to be distributed among the
relatives of O'DOnnell, and part of the re-
maiDder will be devoted to the erection Of
a monument to 0Donnell in the church
yard of his native village in Donegal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
CONGRESS AND THE MISSISSIPPI
The River Convention Adopts a Memori-
al and AdjOurns.


al and AdiOurns.
WASHINGTON, Feb. when the Mis-
sissippi River Improvement Convention
met to-day the Committee on Resolutions
presented its report. The resolutions set
forth that the interests for which this con-
Vention is authorized to speak are en-
TITLED in the highest degree to considera-
ton from the National Legislature; that
no exercise of the power of Congress can
be more legitimate or more just than the
relief OF the commerce of the Mississippi
valley, and of the immense and
varied industries which support
it from the needless burdens
by removing those obstacles to nayiga-
ton; that the convention earnestly re-
affirm the declaration of the River I'M
provement Convention which met at St.
Louis in October, 1881; that it is the man.
ifest and imperative duty of the Govern
ment of the United States to cause to be
made such improvement of the Mississip-
pi river and its nayigable tributaries as
shall permanently secure safe and easy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

LONDON, Feb. THE bark Folus.
from Brunswick, Ga, stranded at Nord-
bye, and is full of water, but is riding
with both anchors out. She lost foremost
and mainmast. Two of the crew were
rescued. They state that they were stand
ing on the deck house lashed to the miz-
zenmast without subsistence for week.
Their feet were frOstbitten. The rest Of
the crew were drowned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
A JURY DIsGRACED.
The Judge Charges Them with Acquit
ting a1Ian Proven a Murderer

MEMPHIS, Feb. THE jury in the case
of Patrick Haley, a young Irishman,
charged with killing Alexander Dunlap.
an aged negro, last summer, by cutting
his throat with a butcher knife, returned
verdict at noon to-day of
not guilty. This was Halev's
second trial, he having been convicted of
murder in the first degree, but new trial
was granted on law technicality. When
the jury to-day announced their verdict
in body. Judge Greer remarked that it
was perfect surprise to the court, and a
disgrace and an insult to a civilized
community. He had the jury polled and
their names SPREAD upon the minutes, with
instructions that they be never again
summoned as Jurors in his court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Insurance ON CattIe.

ATLANTA, Feb. IA conference with
Executive Committee of the Southeastern
Tariff Association by the special repre-.
sentatives of the fire insurance companies
composing this association has resulted
in a call for a meeting of the association
to be held at Charleston ON February 10.
The sentiment Of the conference was in
favor of insisting upon the erection OF
heavy walls so as to prevent extensive
cotton fires, and of increasing the rates in
order to bring about this improvement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
A great many people feel themselves
gradually faiIing. They don't know lust

what is the matter, but they suffer from a
combination Of indescribable aches and
pairs, which each month seem to grow
w E. The only sure remedy known that
y a counteract this feeling and restore
yerfect health is Browns Iron Bitters.
BY rapid assimilation itpuriies the blood.
drives out disease. gives health and
strength to every portion reached by the
circulat0ry system, renews wasted tissues
and restores robust health and strength.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
RAVAGEs OF THE FLAMES.
Falling Wall Kills Five Firemen and
Injuries Eleven Others.

"A aIIIhk " an hIIIs FIYe FIremen and
Injuries Eleven Others.
ALLENTOWN, PA, Feb. Fire broke
out last night in the factory of Grossman
Il Klucker in this city, totally destroying
it, and number of small buildings at
tached. The main building was con-
structed Of brick and the roof spanned by
brick arch with iron rods running across
the walls. AS the men who were stand
ing on the ladders and in the building
were doing their utmost to subdue the
flames the north and south walls sudden
ly fell outward and some fifteen tiremen
were covered with the debris. Streams of
water were Immediately directed upon the
ruins covering the men, which prevented
some of them from being burned to death.
Five men were killed and eleven seriously
but not fatally injured by the falling walls.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Trains Brought Together by BIunder

TITS II . ~ @VtIIoI Uy q ID ISIuIIutI.
MOBILE, Feb. IA conflict of orders
brought two freight trains in collision at
Whistler, seven miles north of Mobile, on
the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, this MORN
ing. Both trains were badly telescoped.
The engineers and fremen jumped and
escaped with slight injuries. A brakeman
named Thomas Austin, of Meridian, Miss,
had his foot crushed so badly that am
putatIon has since been performed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
DETERMINATION IN LANCASHIRE.
$4,000 STOLEN FROM TROY.
The City's Trusted Chamberlain a
Heavy DefauIter

TROY, N. Y, Feb. 7.-Henry S. Church,
Chamberlain of the City of Troy, has been
missing since Monday. He is defauIter
in a heavy amount. The Mayor and
Church's bondsmen are examining his
accounts. 1t is reported that he took
$4,000 or $4,000 ready money with him.
Church was a prominent manufacturer,
and respected citizen. The examina-
ton, as far as it has progressed, dis
closes a shortage of over $4,000, and the
examination is not completed. When he
was reappointed in 1882 his bond was not
renewed, and the city consequently loses
all OF the defalcation since that date.
There is considerable excitement in busi-
ness circles, which is increased by uncer
tainty as to the sums stolen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
Bills Which Have. Gone to the GovernC
and One WhicIE4A Senate Rejected.

DAAAS W hASh W LIlt governor
and One WhicIk4A Senate Rejected.
GALVESTON, Feb. THE Leg islature
has adjourned sine de. The following
three measures were perfected yesterday
and go to the Governor for his signature /:
The bill providing for the leasing of
school lands belonging to un-
organized counties, the longest lease to
be years; the minimum rental fixed at
cents per acre instead of 10. as propos-
ed-the latter price amounted to pro-
hibition against leases, and would con-
tinue vast tracts under the domination of
cattle syndicates without compensation
to the State; the bill requiring the open
ing of tirst-class roads between county
seats and all adjoining counties; the
bill requiring gates for each miles of
fencing. The Governor has signed the
bills making fence cutting and grass burn
ing felonies, punishable by from 8 to 5
years in the pentitentiary. The bill re-
stricting corporate ownership in land in
Texas to $40 acres failed in the Senate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Club Men Fined.

LONDON, Feb. THE trial Of fifty-two
members of the Park Club charged with
gambling, in playing baccarat at the
rooms of the club, which was begun last
has terminated. The proprietor of the
club and the members of the committee
were fined $500 each, and the PLAYERS
f1OO each. An appeal has been lodgen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
VICTIMS TO VIGILANTS.
THE NEBRASKA AVENGERS
HANG "KIDv WARD.

Prominent Ranehmen Believed to Have
Fallen Victims to Their Wrath. but
Great Secrecy Maintained-Troy, N.
u, Fleeced Out of at Least $50 900 by
Her ChamberIain-Other Crimes,
OMAHA, Feb. THE conductor of a
freight train reported that he found a man
hanging to the whistling-post one and a
half miles east of Bassett, Neb., this
morning. The man is supposed to be
"Kid" Wade, the notorious horsethief.
who was taken from the Vigilants last
night by the Sheriff, who was to have
taken train this morning for O'Neil.
Wade was again taken from the Sheriff
and lynched.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, Feb. Tsp. MA re-
nable gentleman who has lust arrived
here from Brown City, Neb., where the
Nlgllants are at work, says "Kidv Wade
had not been hanged when he left! The
parties who took 'Kid', back to that conn
try were met by the Brown County Vigi-
lants, and it was believed that those men
would not spare him an hour, but it
seems they tried to get him to tell
the names of other members of the
gang. other statements made in previous
dispatches relative to the disappearance
OF large number of persons, the gem
tleman states, are true. One missing
man named Murphey was found hanging.
This is the only one found dead. The
otners, the gentleman says, were mostly
Danlshed from the country. The general
belief, however, is that more were lynch
ed as it is not likely that any were spared
who proved to belong to the gang, and
that only suspected and those indirectly
connected with the gang were allowed to
go. Many of the men taken by the Vigi-
lants were prominent ranchmen. and if
any OF these were hanged or shot, the fact
would likely be kenf secret
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
IN THE HOUsE OF LORDS.
NJ. ROUBERs OBsEQUIEs.
A Funeral Mass Attended by the Lead
ing BOnapartists of France.

ing BOnapartists of France.
PARIS, Feb. THE funeral of NJ. Rou-
her, the distinguished Bonapartist, this
morning, was very quiet. There was a
large crowd outside of the church. Many
policemen were present, but no demon
stratlon was made.
A funeral mass in honor of NJ. Rouher
was celebrated at the church of st. Au-
gustine. Six thousand persons were pres
ent, among them all the distinguished
Bonapartists leaders, including Paul de
Cassagnac, Louis Buffet, Pierre Cheone-
long, Michel Grandperret, Joachim Murat
and NJ. de Lesseps. The Prince Napoleon
and Princess MathIlde occupied the place
of honor. The corpse has been Temporal
rily placed in the vault of the church, but
will be removed ere long to Auvergne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Tho Lasker Resnlntinns.

BERLIN, Feb. die Rreuz Zeicuno,
anti-Semitic, says that the United States
Congress was quite entitled to pass an
opinion on the social, political and econo-
mic condition of the Germans, but that it
might have spared the Legislature Of
which Herr Lasker was a member from
the communication of resolution eulo-
gizing Herr Lasker.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
The GIaucus' CAPTAIN ExDIains

Boston, Feb. 7.-Mr. Burnham, the
United States Inspector who was quoted
yesterday as having stated that the Cap
tain ofth steamer Glaucus informed him
that he (the Captain) saw the signals of
distress on the steamer City of Columbus,
and passed on, not wishing to be delayed,
now disclaims making any statement
which could be SO construed, and the Cap
tain Of the steamer Glaucus denies that
he made the statement ascribed to him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

LONDON, Feb. IA Dublin correspon-
dent says that the authorities have for
some time been in possession of informa-
ton in regard to Fenian plots, which in.
formation has finally led to the removal
of the imprisoned InYincibles to England.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Pope Plus KS Memory.

ROME, Feb. solemn mass was Gel
ebrated this morning in the Sistine Chapel
OF the Vatican in memory of Pope Plus
IA. The Pope, Cardinals, PTelates,
Diplomats and many foreigners were
present. The chapel was crowded and
the ceremony was unusually imposing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
vienna's Excitement A11aved.

VIENNA, Feb. As all the known
Socialist 'agitators have been expelled or
arrested, troops are no longer kept under
arms IN readiness for an emergency. The
railway companies have been forbidden
to carry explosives without permission
from some government officer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

MADRID, Feb. THE government has
decided to prohibit the meeting Of Repub-
licans which had been announced to take
place on the 11th inst. This was to be in
commemOratiOn of the proclamation of the
Republic, which was issued on Feb. II,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Five Trainmen Killed and Fifteen In

CINCINNATI, Feb. IA dispatch from
Lexington, KY, SAYS that construction
train on the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
road, between Morehead and Farmers
station, ran into the caboose OF another
tram containing twenty section hands.
Five were killed and fifteen wounded
Charles Harlon, the conductor, was Sc
riOusly injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
The Cotton NIovement.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. THE following
statement shows the cotton movement OF
the United States from September, to the
close of January as reported by the
National Cotton Exchange:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

MADRID, Feb. 1.-The papal nunico at the
Spanish court has informed the Vatican
that he is in perfect accord with the new
Minister on all religious questions. The
concordat viii be scrupulously main
tanned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
An EmbezzIer OF Sd. 600 at 90 Years

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Feb. 7.-William
j. LandOn, 20 years old, a teller in the
Hampden Saving Bank of this city, has
confessed to embezzling $4,000 of the
banks funds. He has been employed by
the bank three years, and was Implicitly
trusted. His method was to post depos-
its correctly in the ledger, while entering
smaller sums in the day book He also
took cash from the till and forged depOs
1tors' names on the receipt books. Lam
don is respectfully connected, and Joined
the church this winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Juveniles Initiating Jesse James.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Feb. IA juvenile
Jesse james gang at Minneapolis took a
lad named Johnny Nolan to a neighbours
barn this morning and hanged him, where
be was struggling in deaths throes when
found and cut down.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
Prisnners fnr LIZ

w WASHINGTON, Feb. THE Chief of the
Post Office Inspectors has received tele-
gram from Texas stating that the three
Barkers. who were arrested for robbing a
mail stage on January 3, have been con-
victed in the United States Court and
sentenced to Imprisonment for life. As 1t
was discovered that they were already
under ten years sentence for horse steal
ing they were surrendered to the State
authorities, and when they have served
that sentence the government will claim
their persons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE.

III DtDIIIIy ITOIn VVeTWOTKs
DR.. G. w. Collins, Upton, Ind, says:
~ used it in nervous debility brought on
by OverwOrk in warm weather, with good
results"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

Mr.. !. B. Battle, Wadlev, Ca, says:
browns Iron Bitters cured me Of moor
appetite, general debility and sleepiess-
ness"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
War MateriaIs-for Tonouin.
Nc TELEGRAPHY.

PARIS, Feb. 7.-0rders have been sent
to dispatch to Tonquin war materials suf-
ficient for six gunbOats.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
LABOR AND ITS HIRE.
The Fail River Strikers Augmented by
New Recruits.

The Fall River Strikers Augmented by
New Recruits.
FALL RIVER, Feb. THE back boys at
the Merchants Mills struck this morning.
The weavers at the Border City Mills,
where the spinners were on a strike, quit
work because knobsticks were employed.
The weavers are arranging to organize a
union.
DETERMINATION IN LANCASHIRE.
LONDON, Feb. 7.-RepOrts from all the
districts of Lancashire state that opera
tives are unfavOrable to an agreement to
settle the strike. Mass meetings have
been held at Darwin and Blackburn, at
which resolutions to continue the strug-
gle were adopted.
TWELVE HOURS DAYS WORK.
ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. IA bill passed
the Assembly to-day fixing twelve hours in
this State as days work for car conduc-
tors and drivers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

CHINA ADOPIING IELEGRAPHY.
LONDON, Feb. China is negotiating
with an English firm for the construction
OF telegraph lines to connect Canton with
the places in TOnquin occupied by the
Chinese.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

Three Aged Brothers Speedily Follow
Each Other TO the Grave-TwO Men on
Bridge Before Rushing Train.
but Both Escape-A Fight with Ma
mac ut Gainesville.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08

This Last
Year, Year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-08
THE FALL AT PrTTsBURG.

PTTTsBURG, Feb. Z, s P. M.-The fall in
the river continued all day, and at o'clock
tonight the Monongahela marks registered
thirty feet six inches, a fall of nearly
three feet since midnight. The Alleghany
marks show thirty-One feet, and the water
is falling about three inches an hour.
Many streets are now clear of water, but
in its stead barrels, twisted boards and
ice are piled several feet high, and in
many places have been left high on the
dry land by the receding waters.
Communication with Allegheny City
by street cars is still cut
off, but by tomorrow morning
it is thought that cars will be able to run,
The Allegheny valley and West Pennsyl-
Yania Railroad are running trains again
as usual. AT a meeting of citizens this
afternoon an Executive Committee was
appointed who were instructed to take
immediate steps to relieve all sufferers in
the two cities.
Committees representing the leading
business interests were also appointed to
solicit donations. Before these provIs-
Ions can be made, however, the sufferings
will be great among those living in the
second stories of their houses, as they
have been without food or fire for SO hours.
TWO MORE FATALITIES.
Two more fatalities have been reported.
VIM. Bowman, aged 80 years, living in
the Eighth ward of Allegheny City. while
attempting to step out of a window into a
skin, fell into the water, and the current
carried HIM away. Harvey Geming. aged
III years. who has been missing from his