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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
A CLERK WHO WOULDN'T GO.
Congressman who Think the CIerkships
are Their Personal Property.

Members of Congress consider the places
about the capitol as purely personal per-
quIsltes, says Washington special of Dec. l5.
although the Sergeant-at-Arms or the Clerk
of the House are responsible for the employees
under them. These employees are appointed
on the recommendation of members of the
party. Very often the head officials have a
red-hot time of it as between the members
and their prOteges. A case in point is that
Of Congressman O'NeIll, of the st. Louis dis
trict. O'Neill had a young man from St.
Louis named Bauman appointed to a clerk
ship under Gen. Clark at the beginning of
the last sessi0n-Bauman doing O'Neilps
clerical work outside of his Office hours.
During the recess O'NeilI wanted Bau-
man to come to st. Louis and work
for his reelection, but as that election
was sure Bauman didn't think it worth while
At st. Louis O'Neill promised Baumans
place to the Secretary OF the Father Mathew
Temperance Society, Of st. Louis, who had
performed yeOman service in the campaign.
At the same time the st. Louis Congressman
notified his former protege that he was re-
moved "fOr lngratitude.o Notwithstanding
to draw his salary. O'Neill came here and re-
moved him again, but the clerk still stuck.
The other man was on hand waiting for the
delivery OF the goods as promised. In the
meantime Bauman got himself fortified with
members of the delegation and both sides be-
gan pulling and hauling at Chief Clerk Clark,
the ONeill side to get Bauman out and the
other side to keep him in. O'NeilPs pole
doesn't seem quite long enough to reach the
persimmons. Gen. Clark refuses to recognize
'ingratltude" as a cause Of summary dismiss
sal. As ONeill ID unpopular in his delegation
it is not likely anything will be left undone to
defeat his plan Of civil service reform.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
The Cold Wave at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The cold wave has
reached this CITY, and snow is falling rapidly
and drifting. At Chicago to-day the mer-
curry fell to u degrees below zero. At 9
O'Clock a. m. Is below at Omaha and 20 below
at st. Paul.
Reports of severe snowstorms and intense
cold weather come from all parts of the West
and Northwest. The thermometer is from
zero to AZ below
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
Wade's Nomination a Surprise

WASHINGTON, Dec, 1S.-The nomination of
Edward c. Wade for Marshal of the South
ern District of Georgia this afternoon was a
surprise. 1t had been stated this morning
that no appointment would be made either in
the cases of the District Judge or Marshal
until aftpr the hOlidaVs-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. B.-The President
assured some Comgressmen who called on him
to-day for the purpose of finding out, that
he would continue to make appointments up
10 March 8, filling all vacancies that might
occur before that day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
swAIM's CRACK AT BATEMAN
The Banker Accused of ResOrting to
Ways that We're Very Crooked.


WASHINGTON, Dec. ls.-In the Swain court
martial to-day, the defense put upon the
stand a former telegraph operator in Mr..
Bateman's employ, for the purpose of show
ing that false accounts of the state of the mar
ket were ordered to be put up by Mr.. Bate
man, and thus show that Mr.. Bateman and
his concern were wholly unworthy of re-
spect. The court decided that the counsel
must establish the fact that that
Information came to Gen. Swain before,
showing that such things had occurred. The
witness was then allowed to retire, the cOun-
sci for the defense stating that they would
recall him after the examination OF Gen.
Swain. Gen. Swain took the stand, and af-
ter giving his army record and touching upon
some of the minor transactions alluded to in
the case, stated that when he released Mr..
Brown from the $1,000 loan an took Mr..
Bateman's due bill, Mr.. Bateman was very
anxious to retain the money on the same
terms on which it had been loaned to Mr..
Brown, but Gen. Swain declined that propo-
stiOn, and said that afterwards Mr..
years on the due bill and this proposition
was also rejected.
RASCALITY ALLEGED.
lie said that Mr.. Bateman's account against
him showed a stock transaction, of which he
had no knowledge and had not authorized
He estifed to his transfer of the "due bill'' to
Bright, Humphrey & Co., and that he had
reque sted them to bring suit upon it, saving
that he did not wish to enter suit in mis- own
army. He added that when he made the
transfer he did so in the hope that Mr.. Bate
man found that the ''due bil''was transferred
into other hands. and was to be pushed that
he might make some proposition for a settle
ment, or would consent TO arbitration.
Under the promptings of his counsel Gen.
Swain then testified that he believed Mr..
Bateman to be crooked, and gave his reasons
for his belief, based upon reDOrts made to him
by other parties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
A CALL FOR TROOPS.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. lS.-Sheriff Boden, at
Hooking. to-day, made a request of Gov.
Hoadly to send two companies of troops to the
Hooking valley. The Governor declined to
honor the requisitlon, saying that he thought
the local authorities could meet any emer-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
RIOTOUs LABoRERs.

Discharged WOrkmen Attack a Con-
ductOr and are Met with Bullets.
CHATTANOOGA, Dec. Is.-A special dispatch
from Oakdale Junction, on the line of the
Cincinnati Southern Railroad, gives details
of the riot melted by discharged workmen.
Forty hands were discharged from con-
struction train, whereupon they became very
much enraged and indUlged in loud threats
against Conductor Hutchinson. who was in
charge. 1t finally eliminated in a general
melee, and the discharged men assaulted the
conductor. He fired in self-defense, and in
stantly killed a man named Williams, and
shot man named johnson through the alb
dOmen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
GainesrilIe,a Neu nIavnr

GAINESVILLE, GA, Dec. 1s.-The contest
of the election for Mayor was withdrawn to-
day, and Mr.. Dunlap will be the next Mayor
1t is thought that he will make GainesvilIe 4
dry town after Jan. l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19

If you suffer with Sick Headache, Con-
stipation, Dizziness, Sour Stomach, or
Bilious attacks, Emory's Little Cathartic
Pills will relieve you. AS a regulator of
the bowels they have no equal; very
small; one to three dose. 10 cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
VIRGINIA's FLAKES.

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. 1S.-A snow storm
commenced here this morning and continued
without intermssiOn till a late hour tonight,
with no indication of clearing up. The storm
extends as far south as Weldon, n. G. The
weather is very cold tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
sNOW AT RICHMOND.

RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 1S.-SnOw has been
falling necessarily here throughout the day,
accompanied by a high nOrthWesterly wind.
The thermometer has fallen 30 degrees since
midnight last night, and at 9 o'clock tonight
stood 30 degrees above zero, with snow still
falling and the wind blowing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
AN IDEAL ANARCHIST.
ReinsdOrf Facing His Fate Despite the
Trembling of His Accomnlioes

LEIPSIC, Dec. lS.-The most remarkable
feature of the trial of the eight Anarchists for
the attempt to kill the Emperor and others at
Neiderwald is, that each one of theprisoners.
with the single exception Of Reinsdorf, tries
to put the burden of blame on somebody be-
sides hImseIf. In concluding his harangue
yesterday Reinsdorf said that he knew that
he risked his own life, but if he died
he died as a martyr in obedience to the Scrip
tural command, "Be ye faithful even unto
death" The public prosecutor demanded
that Relnsdorfs words should be taken down
In order to form the bass for a fresh charge
against hlm OF melting to murder. To this
charge ReInsdorf was asked whether he
pleaded guilty or not guilty. He answered
II have nothing further to say. Deal with
me as you please" Schiebeck, of Eberfeld.
deposed that ReiDsdorf boasted that he would
do deed that would make Germany talk of
him.
SOCIALISTS GROWING BOLDER,
PARIS, Dec. lS.-A dispatch from Berlin in
relation to the Socialist excitement SAYS that
the police assert that they have found proofs
OF an extensive plot to enroll so diers in So
claiIst societies, and that pamphlets preach
ing revolt have been circulated privately
among the soldiers garrisoned at Berlin. The
barracks were minutely searched Wednes-
day. The result of the search has been kept
secret. Since the election for members of the
been openly advocating resistance. The police
recently, while trying to dissolve a Socialist
meeting, were resisted and beaten, and the
mop afterwards fought in the street. The
police were re-enforced, and succeeded in
arreStlnR number of the rioters,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
A FETE AT BOMBAY.
The Retiring Governor General of In
dia Highly Honored.

BOMBAY, Dec. 1s.-The Marquis of Ripon,
the retiring Governor General Of India. to-
day made state entry into this city. The
streets for miles were thronged with people
and decorated with flags. Bands of music
were stationed at frequent intervals. Three
thousand cotton operatives followed the pro
cession. Seventy-five addresses were made
in honor of the occasion. The Marquis OF
Ripon made an exhaustive speech, defending
the policy pursued during his administration
At the conclusion Of his remarks enthusiastic
cheers were given for Queen Victoria and the
Marquis OF Rlpon. The city was brilliantly
illuminated in the evening and there were
numerous torchlight processions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
THE MURDERER ARRESTED.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. Is, II 80 P. M.-Lewis
Webster has been arrested on a charge of
numbering Perry Harrington at Geneva last
night. He was the man recognized by Mrs.
Harrington, but his name was first given as
Peck. Webster entered Harrington's house
without knocking and went to room where
Harrington and his wife sat talking. He inn
medlately presented a revolver and de-
manded Harrington's money or his life. After
a little parley Harrington went into another
room to get the money, and while out Mrs.
Harrington said to the intruder: II
think know you" Webster said: "YOu
do, do you?' and straightway fired.
the ballet lodging in her left arm. AS she
started to run into the kitchen, he efred
again hitting her in the same arm, and the
wounds will necessitate amputation. Mrs.
Harrington escaped and gave the alarm, run
ming to a school house near by, where a spell
ling match was in progress. Her three
children were attending it. 1t is supposed
that Webster then followed Harrington and
shot him. HarringtOn's body was found in
the parlOr with blood flowing from wound
over his right eve.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
MURDERED BY A MASKED MAN.
The Wounded Wife of the Victim Recog-
nizes the Criminal

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 1S.-At O'Clock last
evening farmer named Harrington, living
two miles from Geneva, was called to the
door by a knock, and upon opening it was
confronted by masked man, who sighted
along the barrel of a revolver and said: 81
want your money" Harrington took a small
sum from his pocket, and handed it to the
robber, who took it and exclaimed: "That is
not all. l want the balance" AT that mo-
ment the mask fell from the face, and Mrs
Harrington, who was standing near. cried
out, "Oh, know him. 'You do. do you?"
shouted the ruf1ian; ''take that, them" and he
fired at her, the bullet going through her
shoulder. Mrs Harrington ran out of the
house and to a neighbor's for help. Returning
with friends evidences of a desperate struggle
were found in the house. Harrington lay
dead on the floor with bullet wound in his
forehead. Mrs. Harrington recognized' the
murderer as fellow named Feck who lives
two miles from the farm. Citizens are scOur-
ing the cOunfrV for him
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19

THE NEW CHAMBER OF CoMERCE.

Atlanta's new Chamber of Commerce will
he throwniopen early in January. The exact
date is not yet fixed upon. The building cost
$780, 900, and is a handsome structure, well
fitted up. The opening exercises will be con-
Quoted on grand scale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19
ERvpt,s bic Crop of Cotton
Bakimp Dom0er.

ALEXANDRIA, Dec. 18.-The cotton crop OF
Egypt is one Of the largest ever raised, and
will probably exceed $3.50, 600 cantars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19

Durkee's Salad Dressing and Cold Meat
Sauce is made from the freshest, purest
and choicest condiments obtaipable. In
using 1t waste, labor, anxiety, and disap-
pointment are prevented.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-19

o,s Woman's Addiction to the Pipe
~. I'm Her Being Roasted Alive at
.,,-ta-FuIler Details Of the shoot
INV Woman Of a Man Near Glib
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25
but His words have been splritualized to
teach people how to die until they have
been divestcd Of much of their practical
meaning.

A PAPER at Bloomington, ILL.,, attempts
to make political point against Senator
Sabin, OF Minnesota, on his accession to
the craftsmanship of the national repub-
lican committee, because he IS the presi-
dent of the manufacturing company at
Saltwater which employs the convict
labor of the state prison which Is located
there. 1t is true the company do employ
the convict labor but they do it the same
way In which person buys goods at
auction, by paying the highest price for
it. 1t should be remembered, however,
that the convict labor is but small por-
ton Of that employed by the company,
and that the army of employees besides
haYe never discovered that they suffered
any disadvantage from it, and probably
nobody else would but for the prominent
political position to which MIR. Sabln has
attained
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25

On the subject of supplying the vacant
judgeshlp IN this territory the Mime :
apolls Journal says: Private advices from
Washington would seem to indicate that
the president has made up his executive
mind to appoint Dakotan to the vacancy
on the territorial bench occasioned by the
death of Judge Kidder 1t is to be hoped
that the advices will be confirmed by the
appointment soon to be made. There is
certainly judicial timber enough in Da-
kota from which to uake first-class
selection. In this connection it IA re-
ported that the coming man is Assistant
Prosecutor Palmer, who is emincntIy
fitted for the position IN point of ability
as jurist and from the further fact tlat
he IS not mixed up in the factional con-
tests which disturb the peace and dignity
of the territory What is wanted is an
upright judge, able and impartial. and
Mr.. Palmer hlls the bill. The Hoosier
Coburn and the long list of selfseeking po-
litlcal outcasts in the east who are clamor-
Ing for the ap oointment, ,ough: not to be
forced upon the long suffering people Of
Dakota, who surely have had a surfeit of
such as they.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25

The Press and Dakotaian, as will be
seen by an extract from that paper pub
lished in another column, consents to
the two conventions suggested some days
ago by the Alert for the appointment of
delegates to the national republican con-
vention. 50 far we have seen no obiec-
ton to the plan from any source, but
those papers that have expressed them
selves favor it.
II the plan sh1 uld be adopted by the
central committee we would offer the
further suggestion that the convention
for North Dakota be held at Fargo for
obvious reasons of convenience of rail-
road accessibility We should be pleased
to have the convention held at James
town, but we recognize the fact that
Fargo would be much more easily
reached from the thickly settled portions
north and south along the Red river from
all Of which points, and from the west
along the Northern Pacific, railroads In.
tersect at Fargo. There should be no
selfishness IN the matter of selecting a
place for holding the convention, but the
greatest convenience to the greatest num-
Der should govern.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25

If it be possible to conceive of a case
where the law is more honored IN the
breach than in the observance 1t was in
the case of the boy, James Mutt, who has
just been acquitted by a Pennsyl. ania
jury Of crime for shooting down on the
streets Of Uniontown tho murderer of his
father. Viewed in the light of the cold
facts and unbending law it was a clear
case of murder, but in the light of the
higher law of public sentiment he was
innocent of crime. The jury that ac-
quilted Dukes was possibly justified in
their verdict by the evidence before them
and the technical points of law brought
to bear in his favor, but the verdict was
An outrage upon the same higher law Of
public sentiment which alone secured the
acquittal of the young man who aven5 led
the blood of his murdered father. There
are circumstances which the statute law
will not reach and decide in accordance
with the undetinable sense of justice pre-
dominant among the masses of the people
and in such cases it is perhaps we'll that
a jury may lnterpcse and mete out justice
In dltiance of the law.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25

THE Fargo Republican widely misap-
prehends the intention of the Alert n the
item wherein we stated that it seemed to
be unfortunate or indiscreet'' in Its sug-
gestions of a successor to Gov. Ordway.
We certainly did not convey the idea
that we approved of what the Mandan
Pioneer said of COL Piummer in that
connection, nor u Ut we now thlIk Mr.
Plummer any less competent for the posi-
ton or less worthy of the distinction.
The Republican IS also mistaken in as
sertlng that the Alert was the first to
suggest Col. Plummer for the position,
and we certainly would have no cause to
regret It if We had been the first, for we
recognize in him one of the ablest men in
the territory. An Item ia the Republi-
can suggesting him was what We took
our cue from and that was wllt called
out the article in the Mandan Pioneer
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25

THE senseless monomanla against pub
Ii; officers accepting fre. plsses over
railroads has struck the Montana con
sttutional convention, now in session at
Helena, and bids fair to become a prohi-
bltlon of he fundamental law OF that
embryo state. Ii they wish to C AIRY out
the idea consistently they should pro
hihlt these officers, or members of the leg
islatu"e which are the officers aimed at,
from accepting banquels, a box Of cigars,
bottle of wine, or free s'stif'' IN a
newspaper, all and each of which may as
reasonably be suspected Of influencing
Legislation. The legislator who would
he swayed n his vote OF influence on
railroad legislation because he received a
free pass over railroad would be very
cheap man, 80 cheap that neither the
man nor his influence would be worth
the price. 1t is rather a sad commen :
'ary upon the Integrity Of the masses of
the people, from whom members of the
leg stature are to be chosen, that in an
uclpat of their selling out as cheap as
Esau sold his birthrlght 1t is thought
necessary to forestall it by a constitutional
prohibition
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25

AN item has been circulated all over
the country to the effect that man in
Codington county by the name of w. A.
Pierce had sent note to Mayor Harri-
son, of Chicago, asking aid in the way of
food to eat and raiment to protect him
from the cold winter blasts. No doub:
but Mayor Harrison did receive such q
message and gave 1t out to the press. 1t
is now going the rounds with the ominous
heading, "Warned Against Dakota
Prairies." We saw the item some weeks
ago, but waited to tee the other side Of
the story. 1t came yesterday in paper
down in that vicinity which had investl-
gated the case. This man Pierce, it
seems, came to that place last summer
and set up shop as cancer doctor. He
failed to convince the few scattering
people down there that he could cure
cancer and none OF them had such
disease to be cured, If he could. While
waiting out on his claim for an epidemic
of cancer to come upon the people the
winter winds came upon him and he
realized that he was in hard luck: and
having learned of the benevolent nature
of Carter Harrison he appealed to him
for aid attrlbuting his destitute condition
to the country That i. all there IS of
that bugaboo, and we grant that Dakota
Is not good place for cancer doctors to
emigrate to.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25
81. 90 PER YEAR.
The Alert Abroad.

While we do not affect to be indiffer-
ent to or ungratefnl for the personal
con pliment in the following from the
Mason City. Ill, Journal with whose
editor, Mr.. Wells Corey, we once waged
a newspaper warefare for seven years
and we say it with much more regret
than pride-with bitterness that bor-
dered on vengeance, it is for the purpose
'f showing the standing of the Alert
abroad that we copy the itrm, the editor
of the journal beng journalist of SUI
perior ability and forcible writer:
The jamestown, Dakota, Alert, of
which our former esteemed .ownsman,
j. g. Warnock is editor, is undoubtedly
the very best paper published in the
territory. 1t is in every respect reliable,
candid. impartial and independent repre-
sentative Of the truest and and best inter-
ests OF that growing and prosperous terri
tory. We ret eve no exchange In all our
list we tax such pleasure in reading, be-
cause of its able editorials and its spirit
Of impartial justice on all questions it
discusses
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1884-01-25
GRAND RAfIIbS ITEMS.
(From the Grand Rapids Journal.)

No more trains on the Fargo g. South.
western until spring.
Carpenter & Coon, real estate agents
Of L.Moure, have dissolved partnership.
Hon. E. p. Wells, of .1amestown, pres
ident of the j. Il. V. r. r. Co., is IN
New York city, arranging for rolling
stock for the Valley line.
The surest way to get out or into the
valley and avoid delays is ia the West
ern Stage Co.'s comfortable coach to
jamestown, where the N. P. IS never
closed more tha day at time.
The class of settlers now coming into
Dakota are the best that have ever be-
fore set out to capture the border. Nine
out of ten throughout this section and
the James River Valley are from Iowa,
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois or Mich
igan, and are American born citizens.
The Office building of stoddard &
Ruthruff had narrow escape on Sun
day evening last. A cigar stub in box
of sawdust was the cause, burning the
box and through the floor. The build
ing was well banked and doors were all
closed so that there was no draught, and
the fire was smothered. 1t was pointer
however, not easily forgotten.