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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
POPE LEo's LIFE THREATENED.
Fenians to KIN Him If He Continues to
Oppose the NatiOnalists.

LONDON, Jan. "A Rome correspon-
dent says that the Pope's Secretary, Mon
signOr BOccali, opened letter from
America addressed to Leo KILL, contain
ing Fenian threats against the Pope
should he continue to support England
against the National cause in ireland.
The letter also states that the protection
which the Italian Government gives the
Pope, who is now only a sovereign who is
safe IRON dynamite, will be of no avail
against the operations of the Fenians.
The Pope is warned that there are priests
whom he is bound to receive who will OBJ
tam access to his presence and who will
sustain the cause of the Irish against op-
preston.
THE PROPAGANDA on FENIANIsM.
Another Rome correspondent says that
the propaganda will commence Tuesday
to examine certain of Mr.. Errington's
proposals in regard to the line of conduct
to be pursued by the Irish clergy with a
view TO better severance of their con-
nectlOn with the agitatOrs of Ireland
Especially does the attitude of the Ameri-
can FenianS require further action. The
propaganda has promised to examine the
latter from a moral point of view, and
will take action accordingly.
RAILROADS GUARDED AGAINST FENIANs.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-The Midland Rail-
way Company's main track and depOts
were especially guarded last evening to
prevent anticipated Fenian outrages.
Other railways were similarly protected
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
SPAIN AND AMERICA.
The Third Column Tariff to be Applied
to Our Exports to Cuba.


to Our Exports to Cuba.
LONDON, Jan. A dispatch from
Madrid says: sit is announced that a
commercial arrangement will shortly
be concluded between Spain and the
United States, by which Spain will agree
to apply the sO-called third column tariff
to imports from America into
Cuba and Porto Rico, which
is tantamOunt to the suppression of the
flag and differential duties. Spain will
also agree to abrogate the special duties
on live fish imported into Cuba in foreign
bottoms, and to suppress the consular
and tonnage duties on vessels leaving the
United States for Cuba or Porto Rico.
The United States will abOlishs the 10 per
cent. ad valOrem duties on imports from
Cuba and Porto Rico under the Spanish
flag. Complete equality. of treatment
will be established between Cuba and
Porto Rico on the one hand and the United
States on the other. The American Gus
tom house officials will also furnish the
Spanish COnsuls with statistics regarding
the quantity of sugar and tobacco import
ed from the Antilles. This arrangement
will come into force March l, and will be
the prelude to a complete treaty Of COM
merce and navigation between Spain and
the United States
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-The CONNER
cial agreement between Spain and the
United States, aud mentioned in the Lon
don dispatch tonight, was signed by the
direction of President Arthur on the ID
inst It's provisions are correctly stated
in the cablegram.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
HUNG AFTER A HARD FIGHT.
Valmer Rector Has to be Bound and
Thrown from the Gibbet.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. "A dispatch
from Baton Rouge says: edward Rec
tor, alias Valmer Rector, cOlored, was
hanged in the jail yard here to-day for the
murder of Duncan Williams, in this city,
in December, 1892, by stabbing him in the
back. The murder was cold-biooded and
cOwardly. Rector also murdered his
stepfather without prOvOcation, but
escaped punishment by Iaxity in the
courts. When the Sheriff drew down the
black cap and affixed the rope he
slipped off the scaffold, closely followed
by Rector, The culprit was then taken
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

dreadfully cold Sunday, and kept her new
sacque on all the morning. She went
with perspiration and the sacque into the
chilly street, aud caught an awful cold.
And they labored in vain to cure that
cold until they thought of Perry Davis
Pain Killer, and sent to the druggists for
a bottle. Then came relief. Suddenly
checked perspiration brings sudden colds,
chills, coughs, consumption.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
San Francisco to Have am Exhibltion

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. A meeting
was held at the Grand Hotel last evening,
to make arrangements for holding
worlds fair in this city in 1887. 1t was
the most influential ever held on the
Pacific coast. Governor Stoneman pre-
sided, and read letters from the Pacific
coast delegation in Congress promising
their support. 1t was resolved to provide
a guarantee fund of S1,OOO,O00, and when
this is obtained to petition Congress and
the State Legislature for appropriations.
The feeling was strong and unanimous to
carry the project through, and no doubts
about it are entertained. The meeting
represented $780, 900 600,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
Sued for Libel.

PITTsBURG, Jan. 4.-Judge White, of
this city, has issued an information in
criminal libel against Eugene NJ. O'NeilI
and G. N. Shaw, proprietors of the Dis
patch. The article provoking the suit ap-
peared on December 28, in the publica-
tion Of an interview with Commodore w.
j. Kountz, in which the latter severely
denounced the plaintiff.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
POSTAL RECEIPTS.
A Considerable Decrease Reported 70
the Third Quarter.

"A OOnslueraDie decrease reported for
the Third Quarter.
WASHINGTON. Jan. A statement
prepared by the Sixth Auditor of the
Treasury shows that the postage stamps
sold during the quarter ended September
30, 1888, aggregated in value $I0,O17, $50, a
decrease in sale as compared with the
corresponding quarter of 1882, of $40, POI. .
The gross receipts for the same quarter
were $lO,497, ,423, against $10,503,67S in
1882. Deducting expenditures the
balance due the United States
by POstmasters was $6,379, 1872, an
amount smaller by $600,O45 than the
balance for the same quarter IN the pre-
ceding year. These returns are for the
quarter preceding the reduction of post
age, and the reduced revenue, when COM
pared with the preceding year, is account
ed for by the fact that the pOstmasters were
endeavOring to close out their stock of
3-cent stamps in anticipation of the
demand for the new 2-cent stamps. and
that the readjUstment of salaries of Post
masters resulting in increased cOmpensa-
tion, absorbed large portion of the re-
pninfS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
Peru and Bolivia.

LIMA, Jan. 4.-Ld Tribune gives the
following particulars regarding the in
the Bolivian Commissioners by Chill:
''On goods for Bolivia, Chill will take 2C
per cent. of the customs duties and Bo-
liyia the remainder; a railway is to be con-
structed from Iquique tc Lake Aullagas
also the completion of a railway
from Majillones, or Antafogasta, to
POtOsi. The colonization of the country
along the river Desaquadero is to be
effected, and the ratification of the from
tier line passing the Desaquadero river
to the Argentine line. Chilli is to permit
the passage of Bolivian troops through its
territory in the event of war between
Bolivia and power not on her frontier
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
OTHER PEOPLES MONEY.
A Kentucky Bank Cashier Decamps
With $4,000.

\ Kentucky Bank Cashier Deeamps
With $4,000.
HoPKINsNILLE, Jan. 4.-The town is
much excited over the disappearance of
James a. Wallace, Cashier of the Bank
of Hopkinsville, leaving shortage of be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 in his accounts.
Wallace was an old employe of the bank,
Of a good family, and moved in the best
circles. On Tuesday he disappeared from
town, leaving his family in ignorance of
OF his whereabouts. The bank officials
on making an examination found that
he was short about $4,000, as near as can
be ascertained.
A PHYSICIAN A FORGER.
NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Dr. George A.
Greeley is a prisoner at police headquar-
ters today. He was arrested last night
at the Ashland House at the instance of
the Chiet of the Syracuse police, who
notified Inspector Byrnes yesterday that
DR.. Greeley was wanted in that city for
forging bonds and mortgages to the eX-
tent Of several thousand dollars. DR..
Greeley is a physician IN good standing.
He told Inspector Byrnes that he was
about to mortgage property belonging to
him and valued at $4,000 in order to pay
the amount Of his forgeries. He will be
CONDUCTORS AS EATBEZZLERS.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-James l.. ROl-
Inns and A. j. Rogers, conductors on the
Pennsylvania Railroad, and William b.
Petit, Pullman Palace Car conductor,
were arrested here to-day, and committed
upon charges of embezzling tickets and
moneys belonging to those corporations.
James Crawford, a Pennsylvania Rail-
road conductor charged with defrauding
the company, was also arrested and held
for hearing tomorrow. Petit was held
for hearing tomorrow, Rogers in s., 900
for trial, and Rollins was remanded to
await a requisition from the authorities
of New Jersey, as his offense was COM
mitted in that State. The men were all
employed on trains running between New
York and Washington.
CRAIG's HAsTY FLIGHT.
MONTREAL, Jan. 4.-The cause of the
hasty flight of President Craig. of the
Exchange Bank, is stated to be that he
committed a criminal act in pledging Sc
curities which had been merely lodged
with him by customers of the bank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

MONTREAL, Jan. A number of the
inmates Of the Convent of Notre Dame de
Lourdes, in this city, were poisoned to-
day by eating meat pie, which was served
at dinner. Medical assistance was sum-
mOned quickly, and the sufferers are all
recovering. How the poison got in the
PIE has not vet been discovered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-The Iroquois and
Cook County Democratic Clubs last night
appointed a committee to 90 to Washing
ton for the purpose of making an effort to
have the National Democratic Convention
held in this CITY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
Doctors and NIinistors Fined

LANCASTER, PA, Jan. 4.-The prOsecu-
tion brought by the City Board Of Health
against a number of prominent clergymen
and physicians of this city for violations
of the sanitary laws have been withdrawn
on the defendants paying costs and pro-
missing to obey the laws in the future.
One of thephysicians was fined $25 and
costs for concealing a small DOX patient
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
Protection for Property owners.

CHICAGO, Jan. 4.-Judge Smith, of the
Superior Court, rendered a decision to-
day, declaring unconstitutional the act
Of the Legislature under which damages
could be recovered from owners of houses
in which money had been lost in gamb-
ling
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

ATHENS, Jan. 4.-The Chamber of Depu-
ties has adopted by vote of 10 to 56 a
bill authorizing a loan Of 170000,OO
drachmas to effect the withdrawal from
circulation of paper currency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-Gen. Grant was
greatly improved this morning. His in
jured limb was doing well, and the ex-
President sat in an easy chair for a short
time
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

For seven years Aliens Brain Food has
stood the strongest tests as to its merits in
curing Nervousness, Nervous Debility and
restoring lost powers 20 the weakened
Generatsve system, and ia no iustancr aas
it ever failed: test 1T. $is @ 0fef ~
druggists. or by mail frsx| IL s lien IS
First avenue. New s 9rk eifYs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
A New Book bv Queen victoria

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The Atheaeum an
nounccs that new book has been written
by Queen Victoria, entitled "More Leaves
from the journal of Life in the Highlands
from 1862 to 1892 Copies have already
been presented to a few privileged per-
sons
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
rhe Second Drlnker of Drugged Beer

ITHACA, n. Y, Jan. Aired. Hoffman.
the second man who drank drugged lager
beer yesterday, died to-day. Pat Shee-
hey, the saloon keeper who sold the beer,
has been arrested and held in bail pend
ing the result of the inquest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
CAPTAIN MespIie to he Dismissed.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Capt. Tous-
saint Mesplie, of the United States army.
who was found guilty of duplicating his
pay accounts, will be dismissed from the
service of the United States on the 18th
met
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
OF ATLANTA MANUFAcTU-
sNooKs' AGAIN IN FLAMES.

At O'Clock this morning fire broke out
in the office Of Snooks' furniture store, and
destroyed and damaged some $4,000 worth
OfprOperty. Only a few nights ago his
rear store room was destroyed by fire, and
ppndiarV work
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

Mrs. II. G. Butler, Ways Station, Ca,
says: ~ used Browns Iron Bitters for
malaria, nervous prostration and debility
with great benefit
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

PARIS, Jan. 4.-The NihiIIsts here are
much disturbed in consequence Of the ac-
tivity of the police, since the murder OF
Lieut.. Col. Sudeiken at st. Petersburg.
1t appears that the Nihilist movement Is
controlled from Paris and Geneva.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

Mr.. ID. G. Robbins, Savannah, Ca,
says: II was cured Of annoying symp-
toms Of dyspepsia by using Browns Bit
ters.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 4.-Over thirty
arrests have been made Of persons be-
lieYed to have had some connection with
the murder of Lieut.-Col. Sudeiken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

II you have diseased lungs take Hale's
Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

CoIden's Liquid Beef Tonic imparts
strength to body and mind. Take no other.
OF druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
BANNERS FAIL.

ST. PAUL, MINI, Jan. 4.-Hener e.
Moore, bankers, of Morris, MINI. failed
to-day. Their liabilities are $1OO, 900. The
assets are unknown. The First National
Bank, in which the firm is a large stock
holder is not affected
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
The best tonic medicine-one that.is moi

The best tonic medicine-One thatis not
composed mostly of alcohol or whisky-is
Browns Iron Bitters. tits guaranteed to
be Notwithstanding. and will absolutely
kill all desire for whisky and other in
toxicauts. 1t has been thoroughly tested
and proven itself in every instance a
never falling cure for dyspepsia, indiges-
tiOn, biliOusness, weakness, debility, over
work, rheumatism, neuralgia, consump-
tive disease, liver complaints, kidney
troubles, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
az the state CanitaI.

ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 4.-The Sheriff has
closed the National Hotel, the auction
house of Gayan and the store of Hunni-
cult, on Peters street. Other failures are
anticipated, owing to the bad weather and
dull trade.
A MEETING OF ATLANTA MANUFACTU-
RERS
was held at the coVrt house to-day, ex-
Gov. Bullock, of the Atlanta Cotton Mills.
presiding. A committee was appointed
to devise plans for an Atlanta exhibit at
the New Orleans exposition. The COM
mittee will report to another meeting next
Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
wEATHERFoRD STORES scoRcHED
SEVERAL STORES BURNED.

NASHVILLE, Jan. A special from
Milan says: SAT O'Clock this evening
fire destroyed Jordan's block, containing
several stores, the stocks of which were
all saved, although somewhat damaged.
The total loss is $4,000.
TWO SISTERS BURNED IN THEIR HOME.
CINCINNATI, Jan. "A dispatch from
Alliance, Ohio, says: ''The dwelling house
of Milton Highland, near Mechanics
town, was burned Wednesday night, and
his two daughters, aged IA and years,
perished in the flames.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
Baking 1ouOrr.


Glenn's Sulphur Soap cures obnoxious
diseases of the skin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

LONDON, Jan. 4.-Ayerell & Milroy's
jute mills, near Dundee, Scotland. were
burned last night; 400 operatives are
thrown out of work bv the fire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
RAVAGEs OF THE FLAMES.

Four Children Perish in Their Fathers
Dwelling in Pennsylvania.
BRADFORD, PA, Jan. 4.-Fhe dwelling
Of j. V. Carver, near Duke Center, was
burned to-day and Mr.. Garver's four
children, aged from one to six years
perished in the flames.
WEATHERFORD STORES sCoRCHED.
WEATHERFORD, TEX, Jan. A de-
structive fire broke out yesterday in
North Main street, and lasted two hours.
1t totally destroyed II. S. Moore's build
ing, b. c. Evans store, j. NJ. Morris con-
fectionery establishment, and damaged
Carson & Lewis building considerably.
No estimates of the losses have yet been
made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
NEWS OF THE TWO STATES TOLD
IN PARAGRAPHS

Prospects of a Lively Election at De
catur-Two Horrible Tragedies in
EchOIs COunty-The Dalton Fire the
Work of an Incendiary ry-AnOther Muir
der at ChaUncey.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05
FAILURES IN BUSINESS.

r. G.. Dun & Co.'s Returns Show an AL
most Unprecedented Number of Fail
ures.
NEW YORK, Jan. Returns to r. G.
Dun & Co.'s Mercantile Agency show that
the business failures of the last week
number for the United States $40 and for
Canada %, total of 34S. probably a
larger number of commercial casualties
than ever before reported in a similar
period. The total for last week was only
23S. The increase is still mainly in the
West and South, but New York city
shows a larger number of assignments
than have been noted for some months. In
Canada the failures are getting fewer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-01-05

GALVESTON, TEX, Jan. A special
from Lampasas says: ''The San Salia
mail coach was robbed last evening near
Sentertitt by three unmasked mem
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-12-24
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

At 80 O'Clock this morning are was dlscoy.
cred In Springman Bros. express establish.
mont on Maryland avenue, between Sixth and
seventh streets southwest, by the family OF
Mrs. Callahan, who live next door to the ex.
press Btable. An alarm was given and the de-
partment promptly responded. It was found
that there were twenty horses In the express
establishment, and efforts were made to save
them, with the wagons aud carriages. Twelve
OF the horses were saved, but tho other eight
are believed 10 have persisted. The wagons
and carriages, besides other material, were
also entirely consumed. the attention OF the
nremen was turned 70 saving the buildings on
either side OF the burning stable, but the
sides and roofs OF the houses were partly
burned. The origin OF the IRE could not be
asceitained. When flrst discovered 1t was
located In the centre OF the building, and was
burning toward the C.street side. The loss OF
spfIpgman n Bros Is estimated Mt $4,000,
and u may reach more. The Insurance is not
which 10 owned by II. O. Bird, IA said TO be
$500, that TO Mr.. Hands is $500, and Mr..
HUNTS property is damaged $3.50. 1t Is
than $4,000.
The news OF the firo spread rapidly over
this section this morning, and q large crowd,
through curiosity, visited the scene. Tue
stables were burned clear 20 the ground, the
tin roof OF which laid natwise In the yard, un.
uerneath which could be seen the remains
OF what yesterday were called horses. Moth
Ing but the bonee wore left, tho meat being
burned completely on. An old goat which was
Kept about the stables struted about the yard
with naked skin, the hair being einged by tho
nre. The cause OF the fire is unknown, but
from all appearances everything points to the
work OF an fncendiary.
The funeral OF Dr.. A. N. williamson took
place from his late residence, No. $50 street
southwest, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, ana
was largely attended. The services were con.
Quoted at the house by the Rev. DR.. Bittinge-,
OF Westminster Church, assisted by Rev. q. O.
Heador, OF Fifth Baptist, after which the
funeral procession proceeded to Congro ssional
Cemetery, where the fnterment was made.
DR.. IT. q. Morrow and wife, OF No. 631 II
street, left the city this morning to spend
Christmas with relatives In Baltimore.
'Uld Kris Kingle" has decided to Visit the
youBg people at the Tabernacle on next Friday
evening, when he will present the Sunday
school scholars with the contents OF his
heavily loaded sleigh. The members OF the
Bunday-school have arranged TO have
Christmas entertainment TO welcome Kris,
Tor which an admittance OF 10 cents will DO
charged. All the children In this section
should 60 to eee him. -
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-12-24
LOST AND FOUND.
ron REET-scusea.

U,oR RENT-HoUSE NO. A70 q ST. s. W;
u 1--WE l5) rooinsi rent, so per month. Tyler q
Rutherford. dess 3.t
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-12-24
EAST WASHINGTON.


Mr. Theodore Gates, an employe OF tho Navy.
YARD, drew his half months pay yesterday
and lost the entire amount out of his pocket.
The sewer at the corner OF Fifth and O
streets has sunk In, leaving dangerous hole.
Alfred Thomas and Samuel Willis were out
eieighlng yesterday. They took In too muon
tahRlefoot," and became noisy and bolster.
QUE, and finally wound up the days sport by
INDUCING In light. Willis had one OF hts
eyes put IN mourning and q finger nearly
chewed Off. The fight occurred on d street.
near Fifteenth street southeast.
A fair has been In progress at the African NJ.
II. CHURCH for the past six weeks, and is etlil
in full blast-great crowds being In attendance
every night.
coiored boy named James Lewis broke in
the Ice on pond near tho Washington Asylum
yesterday, and narrowly escaped drowning.
The ladies' OF Capitol Hill who are Interested
In the Free Industrial school for the training
OF colored girls, will meet again ut the real
denoo OF Mrs. Gist, No. all A ptreet southeast,
on Friday afternoon at 2 V'clock. They ask
oil who take an interestin this noble charity
10 bg prQnant
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-12-24
Ono Cent Demaees Awarded.

In the case OF Franklin NJ Proctor against
Messre. Edward Temple, John II. O. Comm aud
]. b. Hunt, trustees OF the Bank OF Washing
ton, 70 recover $4,000 damages, the Jury IN
the plaintin for ono cent damages. In June,
1882, Mr.. Proctor was doing business as a
grocer at the corner OF Seventh and l. streetB,
and on the 10Th OF the month he went TO the
Bank OF Washington to pay q note. He dc.
clare5 that they refused 10 take his money,
paying they had not the time, and suffered his
note to be protested. This fact becoming pub.
lie did him so much injury that he was finally
bankruptsd In business, and the suit for
damages ensued. The bank pleaded as q do
the bank would accept, and falling to present
money acceptable to the bank his note was
protested.