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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
BLOOD-THIRsTY BRAVES.
Police Compelled to Retreat and PeopI,
Terrified in Manitoba.

Police Compelled to Retreat and People
Terrified in Manitoba.
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, Feb. 25.-The
rumors of a fight between police and
Indians at Crooked Lake prove to have
been unfounded. The report grew out Of
the fact that early Saturday morning
twenty policemen, under Col. Herchmer,
started for the cabins of the Indians,
thirteen miles north of the Qu AppelIe
river, where Yellow Calf's band of
seYenty-fiYe braves are holding sway.
When within two rods of their stronghold
the Indians came sWarming out, -four
ishlng their guns, aud refused to
allow the police to approach nearer.
Col. Herchmer demonstrated with the
Chief, but Yellow Calf peremptorily
declined to give up any of his men or the
provisions which they had stolen. He
said that he never would surrender them
without struggle. The policemen were
then formed in line, but the last man had
not taken his position before the doors
and windows Of the cabin were thrown
open and the openings fairly filled with
rifles. Owing to the great odds and to the
fact that the Indians being under cover
Col. Herchmer withdrew to a farmhouse
IN the vicinity for the night, and returned
to Broad View yesterday. The people of
that place are considerably excited, and
an uneasy feeling prevails
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
MATTHEW'S MEDDLEsoMENEss.
Copiah County Democrats UnveiI Some
OF Their Grievances


of Their Grievances.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-The Senate
committee investigating the election out
RACES in Copiah county, Miss. to-day
examined witnesses called by the Demo-
Gratis.
Uriah Millsaps testified that he was a
Republican and Circuit Judge under the
Republican regime. He considered that
Copiah county was one of the most con-
servative in Mississippi.
MATTHEW'S BAD RECORD.
Matthews had been a candidate for
Sheriff for the past fifteen years until the
last election. He was only elected once.
All the Matthews family were regarded
as fighting men. Print Matthews used
violent language, and was INSCRIPTIONS
in politics. Prejudice existed against him
among the whites, who considered it i'm
possible to build up a successful party
under his leadership. On cross-examina-
tion the witness said that he had never
known of any Democrats protesting
against outrages in Copiah county.
PACKING GRAND JURIEs.
Judge T.. J. Wharton of the Ninth Judi
cial District, testified that he had more
trouble regarding grand juTies in Copiah
county than in any other county in the
district. The grand jury was selected by
the Board of Supervisors. When he went
there to hold court, in October, he was
waited on by a large number of promi-
nent citizens, who protested against the
selection of the last grand jury, asserting
that it had been constituted with a view
to political prosecutions. It had been
generally asserted and believed that the
grand jurles Of the county had been ma
nipulated in the interest OF one party.
with view Of the prosecution Of their
political opponents. Mathews was repre-
sented as the ruling spirit in such manip-
ulation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
SLAVE MATRICES.

Cohabitation After the Emancipation
Proclamation Necessary to Their
Validity.
TOLEDO, o., Feb. 25.-A peculiar case
has been decided In the Common Pleas
Court involving the validity of slave
marriages. A cOlored man named An
derson married here in 1888, and was
thereupOn arrested for bigamy, it being
charged that he was married while a
slave to a slave woman in Bedford
county, Virginia in 1861. The case
hinged on the validity of the slave mar
riage. The Judge instructed the jury
that slaves, being property, could not
make legal contracts; but the courts had
decided that a slave marriage became
valid by cohabitation as man and wife
after the emancipation proclamation
went into effect in 1864. The case thus
turned on the question of fact whether
the pair had so cohabited or not as
shown by the evidence, and the jury rem
dered verdict of not guilty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
CHARGES AGAINST JOHN G. NEW.
He Is Said to Have Driven a Very
Sharp BARGAIN In Bank stock.

He Is Said to Have Driven a Very
Sharp Bargain in Bank stock.
Suit was filed late Saturday evening in
the Superior Court against John c. New,
proprietor of the Indianapolis Journal,
and ex-Assistant Secretary of the Treas
ury, says an Indianapolis special Of Feb.
% to the New York Times, charging him
with fraud in the sale and transfer of
large amount of bank stock several years
ago. The suit is brought by John c. 5.
Harrison, as Receiver of the Indiana
Banking Company. He demands $780,
GOO damages for the benefit of the cred
itors. In the complaint it is charged
that New and John c. Wright, a local
capitalist, who is made a co-defendant,
sold $23S, 800 worth of stock of the old First
National Bank to the Indiana Banking
Company on Feb. 81, 1873, and were paid
at the rate OF 81 65, when, as alleged. the
actual value of the stock was but so cents
on the dollar. 1t is said that the repre-
sentatiOns made by New and Wright to
enhance the value Of the stock were that
the First National Bank at that time
owned $3.50. 900 Of valuable assets over and
above all its just debts, and had besides
100000 in bank. The facts as alleged
were that large part of the assets con-
sisted of valueless paper, $120,0 600 of which
was few weeks afterWard ordered b. the
Government Bank Examiner to be charged
out as worthless.
The defense will, it is understood. plead
the statute of limitations on the ground
that two days more than the six years
allowed by law have elapsed since the
transaction complained Of. An effort
will also be made to induce the court hay-
ing authority over the Receiver to with
hold permission to press suit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AMERICA

Rafael Nunez President of the Argentine
RepubIic-Telegraph Companies Cut
ting Rates-The MOnteneros.
PANAMA, Feb. 16.-Congress assembled
in Bogota on the 1st instant and, after
scrutinzing the votes, declared Dr. Rafael
Nunez President of the republic for the
term which commences in April next.
TELEGRAPH RIVALRY.
The West India and Panama Telegraph
Company and the Central and South
American Telegraph Company are com
peting for cable work from the isthmus to
the United States and Europe. circum-
stance which has led to a reduction of
about 81 per cent. in former rates.
ECUADOR's ELECTION.
M. p. Camano and A. Guerrers have
been elected respectively President and
Vice President of Ecuador. ThIseIection is
the result Of a direct trade with the
church, and the Liberals are again in
dignant.
BANDITS STILL AT WORK,
In Peru matters still drag along slowly.
The bandit mobs, known as Montoneros
continue their eXactions wherever there
are no tTOODS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
FIRES FEARFUL WORK.

Four Men Burned to Cinders in Colo
RADIO and Many Hairbreadth Escapes.
DENVER, Feb. 25.-This morning fire
destroyed the National and Nashville
Hotel, two small buildings occupied as
lodging houses for railroad laborers. Four
men perished. Their names are:
Whalen.
Mcguire.
Sullivan.
One unknown
Their bodies were burned to cinders.
The other occupants, including several
women I'D children, barely escaped with
their lives, some leaping from second
story windows.
The loss is triflng.
THREE STORE HOUSES ANDA LAW OFFICE
AUGUSTA, GA, Feb. 25.-Fire at John
ston's depot, s. c.. last night DESTROYED
the store houses of j. r. Gibson, Kemp
son Hardy and G. NJ. Pauton. and the
law office of p. b. Waters. The loss is
$4,000.
A PACIFIC COAST STEAMER BURNED.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.-The steamer
Saucelito, plying between here and San
Quentin, was burned at the latter place
last night. The steamer cost $3.50. 900, and
was owned by the North Pacific Coast
Railroad Company.
SEVEN BUILDINGS IN RUINS.
GALVESTON, Feb. PA special from
Henrietta says that the Central Hotel,
Shield newspaper office and five of the
principal houses were burned last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
THE SONS or TOIL.
More Mills Closed in Massachuset
and Nh Ciorp Of a.. M

More Mills Closed in Massachusetts
and No Sign of the End.
AMEsBURY, MASS, Feb. 25.-About 12O
spinners in the No. mill of the Hamil-
ton Woolen Company struck and left
work this morning. The weavers, spool
ers, corders and spinners in the No. mill
left work at II O'Clock this forenoon. Some
have also left No. and mills.
OUT AT EAST HAMPTON.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, Feb. 25.-The
operatives in the Williston Mills at East
Hampton have all struck against a reduc-
ton OF per cent. in their wages.
FOUNDRIEs STARTED AGAIN.
READING, PA, Feb. 25.-The Reading
Hardware Company Of this city started
its several foundries to-day with forty
non-union mOulders. These works have
been idle since Christmas, the men re-
fusing to work on account Of reduction
of 10 per cent in wages. The company
claimed at the time that the condition of
trade would not warrant them to pay the
old WaUps
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
DYNAMITE IN LONDON.

Seven Men Injured in Terrific ExpIo-
sion at the Victoria Railway Station.
LONDON, Feb. 26, 2 A. M.-Shortly after
l O'Clock this morning a terrible explo-
sion occurred in the cloak room at the
Victoria Railway station, in London.
The explosive agent was undoubtedly
dynamite.
A large portion of the roof was blown
off, and nearly all the glass work in the
station was destroyed.
Seven men were sent to the hospital
with severe injuries.
Extensive damage was done to sur
rounding property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
HEWITT AND WEST.
The British Minister Explains that no
Apology was offered Him.

The British Minister Explains that no
Apology was offered Him
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-In compliance
with the requests made, both by Repre-
sentatiyes Hewitt, of New York, and
Belmont, the House Committee on Foreign
Affairs to-day made public the letter ad-
dressed to the former by the British Min
lister, which was submitted to the com
mitteee last Thursday. 1t is as follows:
BRITISH LEGATION. Jan. IA, 1884.
Afdr -Hr. HeudH: In reply to your note of
yesterday, asking me whether in the course of
a soclal visit which YOU were kind enough to
pay me some days ago, you said or did any
Ihlng winch could be construed as an apology
tJr your action in moving the resolution in
9 O'Donncll's case, 1 have only to say that | did
not regard what you said to me in the light of
an apology for the resolution, but as an expla-
natl0n OF the peculiar circumstances
which prompted it on your part in
the interest of the friendly relations
which exist between two countries
rms impression was moreover strengthened
by your alusion to the moderate language.
IN your opinion, of the resolution, which YOU
gave as the reason why you thought that
request for delay in the execution Of the son
teuce should be granted, and by your saving
that oJher resolutions less cOnsderate in form
had been proposed to YOU, and as vOu were
informed would have been offered if YOU had
not framed one so satisfactory to both sides of
the House as not to meet with single obiec-
ttqn, which would have defeated it. | NAV
a9d that could not presume that there was
any evidence. from what you said, of any
want Of sincerity on your part IN moving the
resolution IN question. Believe me yours
very truly. /. 5. SACKyGLLE WEST"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
NFcPHERsON,s BILL.
Provisions of the Measure as it Was
Passed by the Senate.

Provisions of the Measure as it Was
Passed by the Senate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The following
is the Currency bill as it passed the Sen
ate to-day:
Be 1t enacted, ETC., That upon any de-
post already or hereafter made Of any
United States bonds bearing interest in
the manner required by law, any National
Banking association making the same
shall be entitled to receive from the
Comptroller Of the Currency circulating
notes Of different denominations in blank.
registered and countersigned as provided
by law not exceeding in whole amount
the par value of the bonds deposited. pro-
vlded that at no time shall
the total amount of such notes
issued to any such association ex-
ceed the amount at such time actually
paid in of its capital stock, and that all
laws and parts of laws inconsistent with
the provisions of this act be and the same
are hereby repealed.
Section two extends the provisions of
this act to banks called gold banks, ma
tiOnal banks whose issues stipulate for
payment in gold, and section three repeals
all legislation inconsistent Herewith
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-President Ar
thur to-day nominated John S. Reed for
Postmaster at Huntsville, Ala, and Will
liam II. Tancre for Receiver of Public
Moneys at Huntsville.
The Senate confirmed the nomination of
Mrs. Euphan O. Bainbridge as Postmis-
tress at Fortress Monroe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

The complicated diseases brought on by
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are often of the most serious nature. Heed
such symptoms as loss Of memory, uni
versal lassitude, heart disease, kidney
complaints, liver troubles and general
breaking down Of health and strength.
When thus afflicted, when the least ex-
eItion causes great fatigue, when life
seems burden, use the reliable strength
ening tonic, Browns Iron Bitters. 1t
will afford you sure relief.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Gen. Long
street, who is here to appear in the de
fense before the Springer Committee, saws
that il he had given Examiner Ballin,
who made the charges against him, what
he wanted. the charges would never have
been made. He says that Examiner
Ballin wanted to be his chief deputy, and
because he did not get that place wrote
condemnatory report about the MarshaPs
office at Atlanta. He says further that
the scheme is to get him out the office if
possible in order that J. E. Bryant may
be made Marshal in which case Mr.. Brv
ant would appoint Examiner Ballin Chief
Deputy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
OUR MERCHANT MARINE.
The Committee Opposed to Admitting
Foreign Ships Free of Duty.

Foreign Ships Free of Duty.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Shipping
Committee this morning took up
the bill to admit foreign built
ships to American registry free
of duty and voted by three to six to re-
port it adversely. Those voting in favor
of the bill were Messrs. Slocum, Throck-
morton, Deuster, and in the negative
Messrs. Dingley, Long, Hunt, George,
ONeil and Lore. Mr.. Dibble did not vote.
Mr.. Fndlay was absent. 1t was agreed
that Mr.. Dingley prepare a majority and
Mr.. Slocum minority report and the re-
ports 60 to the calendar for consideration
by the House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
just As Hours Too Late.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-The tardiness
of relief legislation was never better il
lustrated than to-day. Col. Thomas
WorthingtOn, of Ohio, a we'll known Wash
ington figure, died Saturday. He had
been pushing for twelve years $2,1
CLAIM for services rendered in hauling
water to the Union forces in camp near
Cincinnati. To-day, just As hours after
his death, a favorable report on that claim
was made from the War Claims Com
ynitfan
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
Probable Fate of the Cyclone Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The 100000
mentioned in the cyclone relief bill is to
be applied in repairing buildings de-
stroyed by the recent cyclones in Georgia
and other Southern States. The Senators
from the States along the OHIO river in
the region of the floods have their eyes
upon this bill, and if it is reported favor
ably they will propose to amend it to
include an appropriation for the rebuild
ing and repairing of buildings DESTROYED
or damaged by the floods. 1t is not be.
lieved to be likely, however, that the bill
will be received with favor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
MIR. BRAND MADE A PEER.
The House of Commons also Eulogize
Him as a Man and Speaker.

The House of Commons also EulOgizes
Him a Man and Speaker.
LONDON, Feb. 25.-sir Henry Brand the
retired Speaker Of the House Of Commons.
has been elevated to the Peerage with the
title of Lord Hampden.
EULOGIzED IN THE COMMONS.
Mr.. Gladstone made in the House of
Commons to-day a motion which was car
ried, eulogizing Sir Henry Brands long
services as Speaker. The Parnellites did
not challenge a division, but after Mr..
Parnell had stated that they were unable
tacltly to acquiesce in the vote of thanks
since some of Speaker Brands acts had
been hurtful to Ireland they withdrew
in body from the House.
Mr.. Labouchere moved that the House
adjourn in order to discuss the position of
the troops on the Red Sea.
The Parnellites and some of the Tories
concurred, and Ellis Bartlett, Conserva-
tive, seconded Mr.. LabOuchere's motion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
FORGED BILLS OF LADING.

Another Arrest Made in the Famous
Texas Pacific Cotton SwindIes.
GALVESTON, Feb. ga special from
Dallas says ''Frederick Baum, well
known merchant here, was arrested to-
day on seven charges of forging bills of
lading in connection with the famous
Texas Pacific cotton swindIes, for which
Easton, Cammack and Lohnstein are
awaiting trial. Baum was sent to Jail in
default of $4,000 bail. 1t is believed that
his arrest is the beginning of a series Of
Others"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
Ochiltreo to Knock Bismack ont

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Off
cial papers from Prince Bismarck, return
ing the Herr Lasker resolution, are ex-
pected to reach the State Department
Wednesday. They will probably be sent
to the House this week. 1t has been ar
ranged that the Speaker shall, upon their
receipt, recog nize "Tom' Ochiltree. who
introduced the resolution. Mr.. OchiItree
has prepared a speech, in which he will
handle Prince Bismarck without gloves.
Those who have seen the speech say that
it will be strong and logical effort.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
Wise's BLACK Admirers.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-John S. Wise.
the Readjuster member from Virginia
who gave Democratic testimony be-
fore theDanYille committee to-day and also
made an anti-Democratic speech in the
House, walked up the avenue to his hotel
after the adjournment to-day, followed by
a crowd of admiriug negroes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
A BRIDGE GIVES WAY.
Narrow Escape of a Train Which Had
Crossed the nInment Refnre

Crossed the Moment Before.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 25.-The iron bridge
over Bear Grass creek, on the Cincinnati
Short Line, in the eastern part of the city,
gave way to-day, falling through just
after train had passed over it. The ac-
cident was caused by the giving out of the
stone abutment, which had been injured
by the food. The bridge was regarded as
one Of the best on the road. 1t was $50
feet long and 60 feet high, and is almost a
total wreck.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Mr. Geddes,
from the War Claims Committee. reported
adversely the bills to pay citizens of Geor-
gia for cotton unlawfully seized; for the
relief of the Roman Catholic Church at
Dalton; and for the relief of the Presby-
terian Church at Marietta.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
Ex-srinister Partridge,s Suicide

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The Secretary
of State received a cable message this
morning from Minister Foster at Madrid
announcing the death by suicide at Ali
cante, Spain, of James r. Partridge. who
was residing there on account Of his
health. Mr.. Partridge was in the United
States diplomatic service for many years
at Brazil and other South American coun-
tries, his last post being at Lima.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

His Honor the Mayor summoned him to meet
with Judge Sebrlng and citizens at Judge
Ives ONCE Tor the purpose Of organizing pre-
par2tory to meeting the world at New Or
leans. The necessary steps were taken and
an organization effected. with Charley Finley
Chairman. and Mr.. BoteIler Thomson. Sec
tary. Meeting adjourned to meet March 4,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
TWO KILLED BY THREE.
Brutal and Bloody Tragedy in a Small
Town in Kansas.

MORAN, KAN, Feb. 25.-To-day. near
this village, James T. Harclerode and
Robert Mcfarland were shot by Hugh
Guilland and his three sons, Joseph, Ike
and Andrew. Harclerode was shot in the
back and instantly killed, and Mcfarland
was shot three times and then had his
head crushed with club. The murderers
ned, but being closely pursued, ode into
Humboldt and surrendered to the officers.
That town is much excited tonight, and
many armed men are on the streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
TWO WHITE MEN-MIDNIGHT."
The Dying Gasp of Night Watchman

The Dying Gasp of a Night WatChman
Found with His Throat Cut.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-August Pc
jean, private watchman at Sarrazn's
cigar factory, was found this morning in
the store with his throat cut from ear to
ear and his skull fractured. When dis
covered he was still able to speak, and
said; "TwO white men-12 O'Clock
night" He was conveyed to a hospital
in a dying condition. There is no clue to
the murderers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

LONDON, Feb. 25.-Mr. Foote. editor of
the Free Thinker, has completed his years
Imprisonment for blasphemy. Mr.. Brad
laugh, with 1000 sympathizers, met him
at the gates of the prison as he came
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

GENvA, Feb. 25.-The Grand Council
of Bale desiring to place Catholic schools
under the care of laymen took a pie
biscite and gained majority. The result
is considered very important as it will
practically deprive religious orders of the
care of the schools
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

New YORK, Feb. 25.-The corner stone
of the new building for the New York
Cotton Exchange, at the corner Of Ham
over and William streets, was laid to-day
by President Fielding. The new building
will be completed before Oct. /. 1t will
be one of the most elegant and substan-
tial structures Of the kind in the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
Father and Daughter Drowned

CHARLOTTE, n. c. Feb. 25.-Rev. T. G.
ThurstOn and his daughter Alice, aged Is,
were drowned at Oxford's ford on the Ca
tawba river Saturday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
NEW ORLEANS i. .MARDI GRAs.
The knights of PFoteus Parade Before
an Immense Throng.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 25.-The knights
Of Proteus appeared in grand procession
tonight, illustrating in gorgeous mytho-
logical tableaux Virgil's 4Eneid and its
epic narrative. The streets along the
line Of the procession were thronged with
spectators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

BOsToN, Feb. 25.-The steamer Gulf of
Suez arrived to-day from Melbourne,
bringing the first cargo Of cotton ever
brought here In steamer from AUS
tralia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

The s'Great Eastern" a Coal Hulk.
LONDON, Feb. 25.-The steamer Great
Eastern has been purchased by the gov
ernment for a coal hulk, to be stationed
at Gibraltar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26

Mr.. J.. A. speir, Wadley, Ca, says:
"My daughter used Browns Iron Bitters
for weakness and general debility, and
was cured.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
Browns Bronchial Trocbas

viii relieve Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh,
Consumptive and Throat Diseases. Then
are used dLagags NTH QOOd SUCCESS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-26
Half a Million in Double Eagles.

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.-The steamship
City Of Chicago, which sailed for Europe
to-day, took on $500, 900 in double eagles.