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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
\ Pleasant Society


The Society for Mutual Autopsy CON-
menced its existence in Paris in the year
1876. No Dalloting or any elaborate
ber. A proper Introduction with fee Of
81. sufiices, and an engagement to will
your body to the society for the purpose
of dissection after death. In order 10 pre-
vent the friends and relatives of the dead
from frustrating the intentions Of the
testator by dispOsing of the corpse in the
usual manner, proper legal form has
been drawn up and inscribed in the rules.
This society, which consists of about go
members, dozen of whom are ladies.
contains among It's members many men
eminent in the medical world in Paris, as
well as distinguished in science and art.
The theory Of the founders is, that in con-
sequence of the difficulty of obtaining for
pOst-mOrtem examinations any other sub
jects but those of the lowest classes.
whose faculties are naturally warned or
otherwise undevelOped, much benefit
must accrue to science by an opportunity
being given for the dissection of persons Of
cultivated understanding, and particular
ly by making observations on the brain.
Between 20 and 80 Of the members of this
society generally dine together once a
month at restaurant near the Halles.
where they pass a congenial evening,
although there is a touch of ghastline6s
IN the gathering. When one of their COM
munity is missing at the banquet, instead
Of lamenting over his departure, every
one listens with rapt interest to the sur
geOn's explanation of the post-mOrtem
eXamiL alton he has made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
THREE PROBABLY DROWNED
Their Capsized sail Boat Found but nC
Trace of Its Occupants.

Their Capsized sail Boat Found but no
Trace of Its Occupants.
STAPLETON, N. Y. April 19.-Samuel
E. Hopkins, a wholesale hosiery merchant
at No. 80 White street, New York city,
his son StOddard Hopkins, aged twelve
years, and Samuel West, aged twenty
years, son of hosiery manufacturer of
Germantown, Pa, went sailing in the mar
rows Thursday and they have not been
heard from since and are believed to
have been drowned. Yesterday their boat
was picked up, bottom up, off COney Island
Point, and brought to New York city,
where it has been identified. There is a
slight hope that they may have been pick
ed up by a cOastIng vessel. Their boat
was seen at 4 O'Clock Thursday afternoon
passing Great Hills, in Raritan Bay,
headed for home. The wind was choppy
and treacherOus at the time, and their
boat was an unsafe one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
FRANK JAMES TRIAL.
Dick Lidden Testifies, but His Word
Not Given Much Credence.

Dick Liddeu Testifies, but His Words
Not Given Much Credence.
CHATTANOOGA, April 19.-In the Frank
James trial at Huntsville, Ala, the coun-
sci for the prisoner objected to James A.
Liddell as a witness, on account of his
having been convicted Of horse stealing in
Missouri in 1874. The objection was over
ruled by the court on the ground that Lid
dell was afterwards pardOned. Lid
dell then testified that Frank and
Jesse James and Bill Ryan left
him Liddell) at Nashville March g.,
1881, riding south, to lay plans for
robbing the train. The witness made a
two weeks visit to Kentucky, and upon
returning found the three men back at
Nashville. AtterWard Ryan was arrested
while on a bOisterous spree. The witness
and Frank James left Nashville fearing
that Ryan would turn States evidence.
Liddell learned from Frank James that
they had perpetrated the robbery on their
Southern trip. The description given by
witness of the men and horses tailed
with that given by the witness Peden, of
the Mussel Shoals robbery, except as to
the color of Frank James beard. The
prosecution has presented the best of its
evidence. 1t is thought that LiddelP 5
testimony will have little weight with the
jury. The case so far is regarded as
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
A SCHOOL HOUSE BLOWN DOWN

Miraculous Escape from Death of
Thirty-two Out of Thirty three In
mates.
GALVESTON, April ia dispatch
from Dallas says: Yesterday mOrning a
terrible rain storm, accompanied by thun-
der and lightning, visited this place. A
colOred church building, on the corner of
Juliet and Ball streets, was struck, the
wind completely demolishing it. 1t was
occupied as a colOred school and con-
tanned thirty-two pupils. Ten children
were injured, one fatally. The school
was taught by Mrs. Clarissa Williams
(colored), who miraculOusIy escaped
death, being caught by falling timbers.
She received slight injuries. Noticing
heavy black cloud, and not believing in the
security Of the building, she dismissed
the school, but the building fell before the
children got out"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
A CONFIDENCE MAN CAPTUEED.
Major Wards Career Among Congress-
men Cut short by Detectives

Major Wards Career Among Congress
men Cut short by Detectives
Major Albert c. Ward was arrested ycs-
terday by Detectives Edelin, and Mat
tingly, says the Washington Post of the
18th instant, and is held for developments.
He arrived in the city SATURDAY. and
called at the house of Mrs. Andrews. 721
Fifteenth street, engaging two rooms
from her at $2j per month, for which he
paid in advance with check Oh 7 Wis
JOhnsOn's bank. He said he was "A 1:aior
in the regular army, here to get f-s:red
on half pay; had just received $1,000 for
longevity pay and was about to purchase
carriage and pair which Mrs. Andrews,
family could use. etc. On Monday Mrs
Andrews sent the check to the bank
where it was found Ward was unknown
He had in the meantime left and did
not return. His regular business seems
to be that of loan confidence man. ana
he has utilized his opportunities among
members of Congress to the fullest pX
tent. One Senator from the South was
imposed upon With a story of his having
been robbed of $l03 and lent him what
loose change he had. He is a man of
wide information, as evidenced by his
striking the weak point of this statesman.
fine bred cattle, about which he seemed
well posted. The hackmen have also re-
ceived marked attention, his plan being
to drive to a hotel with two entrances.
alter running up a bill of IS or SO. and
leave by the side door to seek another
victim, using the vehicles to call upon
men OF money. Ward was we'll known
here during the war, having killed a
man IN Mary HalPs house then
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
IRELAND AND THE IRISH.

Both Eagan and DAILY demanded to
Jail to Await Further Developments.
LIVERPOOL, April 19.-The suspected
dynamiter, John Daily, who has been in
Jail for the past week awaiting trial,
which was to begin to-day, was brought
into court this morning, but as the official
inquiries into the case are still incOm-
plete he was again remanded to Jail to
wait till the authorities are fully pre-
pared to begin his trial.
EAGAN's CASE ALSO POSTPONED.
BIRMINGHAAI, April 19.-James Eagan,
who was arrested last week on suspicion
of completely with John DAILY in prepar-
ing for adynamite explosion, and in whose
possession damaging documents were
found, was to-day remanded to Jail for
another week to await trial. The court
refused to act without bail.
PARNELL GETS VERDICT.
DUBLIN, April 19.-Mr. Parnell to-day
received a verdict against a tenant whom
he sued to recover arrears of rent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
TAP OF THE WHISKY POOL.
The Decision to Leave Extra PrOduc-
tiOn Unregulated the Cause of the Cut.

The Decision to Leave Extra PrOduc-
tiOn Unregulated the Cause of the Cut.
CINCINNATI, April 19.-There was COM
plete Generalization in the whisky mar
ket to-day as the result of yesterdays
break in the pool prices by three leading
members of the pool. A bitter feeling
has been engendered, and cutting of rates
has resulted in a report that 21S barrels
barrels were sold to-day at 81 o.. There
is no telling where or when this will stop.
All seem to hope for a restoration of the
pool. All agree that it had it's evils. One
of the men who are responsible for yes
terday's decline defended his course by
saying that the pool had been taking care
of extra production, and at the recent
meeting in Chicago the pool decided to
stop doing so.
This threw an extra lot of goods on the
market, cutting was resorted to in self
defense. To keep their business three
firms sent out night dispatches on Thurs
day fixing the rates for Friday at 81 -.
The natural result followed. Secretary
Stevens thinks that the pool supremacy
will be re-established as soon as President
Miller gets here. He is not expected be-
fore Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
THE COUNTRY WANTS REFORM.
Opponents of the Morrison Bill Taken
to Task by Their Constituents.

Opponents of the Morrison Bill Taken
to Task by Their Constituents.
WASHINGTON, April ia number of
the Democratic members who voted
against consideration Of the Morrison
bill are getting letters on the subject
from their constituents. These letters
state that the writers think that it is for
the best interests of the party that their
Representatives should support the bill
when it comes up for the final vote. Some
of them say very frankly that they think
that their Representatives have made a
big mistake in the course which they
have pursued thus far on this greatest
question of the session. The letters will
doubtless have weight if they do not carry
with them the full leayen they deserve.
The speeches which have so far
been made in favor of tariff
reform have had their effect. Messrs.
Morrison and Mills have received
many letters assuring them that such
is the case. Mr.. Morrison said tonight
that before the debate was over he would
predict that several more members who
had been misrepresenting their party on
the question Of the tariff would hear from
their constituents in no doubtful voice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
z MIR. WICKERs' REMOVAL.
The Cause of 1.-THE Spanish Govern
ment says He was in Active Sympathy
with the FilIbusters.

The Cause of 1.-THE Spanish Govern
ment Says He was in Active Sympathy
with the FiIIbusters.
The removal of Mr.. Wickers was re-
quested by the Spanish Government. saws
a Washington special, and the President,
not being able to appoint his successor
immediately, requested the Senate to ap-
prove the order of dismissal. 1t is charr-
ed that Mr.. Wickers not only permitted
Aguero and his band to fit out the filibus-
terlng expedition at Key West. but took
no steps to prevent their departure after
having been warned by the government
to do SO. He is also charged with having
made two public speeches in Key West,
approving and encouraging the revolu-
tlOnary party.
1t IS further aYeTred that two Of Mr..
Wicker's deputies are in sympathy with
Aguero, and that these men fly the Cuban
flag over their residences in Key West.
The revolutionary movement is regarded
by Well-lnf0rmed people here as one that
may or may not terminate disastrously for
the Spanish Crown, according to the
equipment of the rebels. If the leaders of
the movement have money to equip their
recruits thousands viii flock to the stan
dard.
Mr.. Wicker is from Lockport, n. Y,
and is the friend of Mr.. Richard Cowley.
He has been in the government service
for many years, originally as a Signal ser
yicO officer. For while he constructed
telegraph lines, and then became special
agent of the Treasury in Alaska. While
IN that country he wrote a comprehensive
report on the seal fisheries, which repre-
sented that an enormous quantity of seals
above the number allowed 20 be killed.
were taken by the lessees. This report
did not reach Mr.. Boutwell, until some
time after some unknown influence had Sc
cured Wicker's recall. In this city he
was, according to his own story,
offered employment by a fur seal
company, at a salary of $5,00O to
60 back to Alaska. He declined the offer,
believing he would return as q special
agent. A day or two before the time he
had fixed upon to 20 to Alaska he was in
formed that the government desired him
to take charge of the Key West custom
house temporarily. He wentEtO his newly
found post, and has been kept there about
10 or II years. Within a year or two he
has been in trouble with one faction Of the
Republican party there, and he has
asserted that District Judge Locke.
against whom charges were recently pre-
sented in the House, was labOring for his
removal. These efforts have been ascribed
by Mr.. Wicker's friends to the Republi-
cans of the ''cOurt house, and .'cOliectiOn''
ring. 1t is surmised that his ancient
enemies have kept their eyes upon hun
and have seized the first opportunity pre-
sented for making the place hot for him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

WASHINGTON, April 19.-To-day's base
ball games resulted as follows:
AT Observation-Disclosures S. Clevelands ,.
At delphia-Philadelphi l, Athlet-
ics2
At Allentown, Pa.-Alentowns Q, Bunalos
II.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. y, BaltimOres
(Unon) s.
At New Haven-BostOns p. Yale 3.
AT Plttsburg-Allcghanys !. DetrOits :.
AZ New IOrk-SeW lorks 4, MetrOpolitans
6; PrOyidenees Is, BrOOklyns 0.
At Richmond, Fa.-Washingtons ;. Vir-
ginias 4.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
CHINA AND FRANCE.
Great Changes Made in the Celestial
Council for Foreign Affairs.

Great Changes Made in the Celestial
Council for Foreign Affairs.
SHANGHAI, April 19.-Great changes
have been made in the Council for Foreign
Affairs. Prince KOang, partisan of
Prince Chun, has been made President,
and several new councillors have been
appointed. The new members belong
to the anti-foreign party. Such
of the provincial Yiceroys that
owed their places to Prince Kung
have been dismissed, although several Of
then belonged to the anti-foreign party.
While the accession of Prince Chun to
the control of the Grand Council Of the
Empire strengthens the anti-fOreign poll
icy, the public is awaiting government
action before judging what direction it
will follow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
THE DELUGE IN KANSAS.
COLORADO SNOW SLIDES.
An Engine Overturned by One of The
and the Engineer Instantly Killed.

An Engine Overturned by One of Them
and the Engineer Instantly Killed.
DENVER, April l9.-Since the snow be-
gan to melt in the mountains, snow and
rock slides Of greater or less magnitude
have been of almost daily occurrence.
Early yesterday morning large boulder
fell on a bridge across Gunnison river.
near the mouth of Cimarr0n creek, smash
ing it down. In addition to this there
were half dozen small slides between
Currcanti and a point three miles this
side, in Black Canon. The regular west
bound passenger train went as far as the
first of these slides ard was waiting for
wOrkmen to clear the track, when another
slide occurred, striking the engine and
turning it over. Engineer Arthur Pratt
was INSTANTLY killed and fireman Frank
Martinez was slightly injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
wICKER's HEAD STILL SAFE.
The Senate Not willing to Remove Him
without Proof

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The Senate
does not think that full case has been
made against Collector Wicker. 1t is
holding back the matter to receive infor-
nation from the President that NAV
directly prove his sympathy and co-opera-
tion with the filibusters. The members
Of that body, in view of Mr.. Wicker's
emphatic denial, do not think that he
ought to be removed simply upOn the
demand OF the Spanish Minister when that
diplomat presents no real proof of
his charges. The President did not think
when ne asked the advice of the Senate
upon the question of Mr.. Wickers, re-
moYal, that he had been proven guilty.
otherwise he would have sent in the name
OF some one to succeed him. and let the
senate, as is almost without execution the
course pursued, settle the question OF re-
moval by confirming or rejecting the name
OF the man so nominated. If a stronger
case is not made out against Mr. Wicker
there is not much probability of his re-
mOYal.
THE CRUISE OF THE REVENUE CIJTTERs-
MOBILE, April 19.-The report reaches
here from New Orleans that the revenue
cutters Forward and Seward, reported as
sailing from here in that direction up0n
mysterious search for flibusters. are now
DlockadIng that city, one being in the
Mississippi river and the other i'm Lake
Pontchartrain, in the rear of the citv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

WASHINGTON, April l9.-At the meet
ing to-day Of the House Committee on
Reform in the Civil Service Representa-
tive llOblitzell was directed to report
adversely the bills for the repeal of the
civil service laws. An unfavOrable re-
port was also ordered on Representative
Warmers bill to reduce the salaries of
the President, Cabinet officials, Judges of
the Supreme Court and Congressman. In
response to an inquiry from Philadelphia
as to whether the Appropriation Commit
tee would refuse to make an appropriation
for the civil service commission. Mr..
Randall to-day wrote a letter saying that
his committee would not attempt 10
nullify any existing law by refusing to
make an Augmentation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

BALTIMORE, April 19.-The case Of
Charles II. Unverzagt, convicted short
time ago in the United States District
Court Of making fraudulent use of the
mails in promoting the interest of what
was known as the Great Eastern Life In
surance Company, came up to-day ON a
motion for new trial. Judge Morris over
rulel the motion, and sentenced Unver-
Zagt to pay a fine of 500 and to be i'm
prisOned in Jail for twelve months.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

John Kuhn, of Lafayette, ind, had a
very narrow escape from death. This j,
his own story: lone year ago was in tn,
last stages OF Consumption. Our les
physicians gave my case up. | finaT,
got so low that our doctor said / could mo,
live twenty-four hours. Ny friends then
purchased bottle of Dr.. VIM, HaIps
Balsam for the Lungs, which benefited
me. | continued till took nine bottles
am now in perfect health, having used
no other incidence
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
MURDER IN WAYNE COUNTY.
4 Negro Turpentine Hand Carves a
Companion with Knife.

Companion with Knife.
WAYCRoss, GA, April 19.-Advices
from Nahunia, Wayne county, give par
ticulars of the murder at Lary's still of
Preston Manson by Israel Howard, both
of whom are cOlored. Howard had gone
to his shanty and found Manson lying on
the floor. and STOPPING over him said,
''Keep out of my way; if you don't I'll
knock you in the head" Manson got up
and struggle insued. Howard drew a
turpentne hack and attempted to cut
Manson, but was knocked down by Manson
and they were separated. Howard then
secured large knife lying near him, and
rushing upon Manson cut him in the most
frightful manner. The jury of inquest
returned a verdict Of willful murder. The
murderer is still at large.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
The Howard society.

LONDON, April 19.-At meeting of
the Howard Society in London last even
ing announcement was made that the So
ciety was cooperating with the Ameri-
can prison societies to promote central
bureau for criminal statistics at Wash
lngt0n. A courteous letter on the subject
from President Arthur to the society was
road
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

GALVESTON. April IA special from
Houston says: In the District Court yes.
terday, in the suit of George w. Dibley
against the Galveston. Harrisburg and
san Antonio Railroad Company for $142,.
IA for work as a contractor. the jury
gave verdict for the plaintiff for $780,
000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Justice Cherry and swOre out warrant for
the DagO, charging him with cheating and
sWlndilng, which meant that in some way the
DagO had got ahead OF Herr to the amount of
800 or more, placing the date Of the action on
April sth. Why he waited until yesterday is
not stated. The warrant was placed IN the
hands of Lieutenant Wylie, but the Dago had
either mysteriously disappeared, or kept him
self secure from sight, as he could not be
found. 1t is supposed that he has fed from
the city, and whatever hidden history he has
and the mystery about him remain unre-
Yealed for the present at least.'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Rations Among the FIood snnerer.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The Secretary
of War to-day received a telegram from
Captain Viele. Of the Quartermaster's De-
partment, at Natchez, Miss, as follows:
/ finished issuing rations between this
point and the Red river yesterday All parts
below here are provided with enough to see
them out OF water 1 will leave to-day for
Yicksburg, and issue the few ratiOns thai +
have left where think they VIII do the most
good 49, 9-N
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Caravans Depart from MerV

ST. PETERSBURG, April ia dispatch
from Gen. KOmaroff. Governor Of Trans
caspian, dated Askabad, April y, says
that several trade caravans had left Merry
for Bokhara, XVIII and Meshed. The
TurcOmans bought from the caravans
their entire stock of American cotton seed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
BARING CALLED ro ENGLANn.
Another Building Needed in New Or

NEW ORLEANS. April 19.-It is now
thought necessary to construct another
immense building, 1000 feet by 400, for
the reception of government, State and
agricultural exhibits. The carpenters
strike does not interfere with the progress
of the eNnOsitiOn huildinr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
COwHIDED BY 4 WOMAN.
The Wife of Galveston Clergyman
Whips Her Husbands Prosecutor.

Whips Her Husbands Prosecutor.
GALVESTON, April 19.-Beni. Hirsch-
burg, head of the retail department of
Sanger Bros establishment, was Mt :
O'Clock last evening whipped at the cor
ner Of Elm and Austin streets. in this
city, by Mrs. DR.. Schulz. who stated as
her reason that Hirschburg was the cause
OF the ruin Of her family. She said that
he was the main cause of the trouble
which led to the notorious scandal and
church trial last summer, in which DR..
Schulz was charged with immoral con-
duct with loose women. Mrs. Schulz said
that her husband was grieving himself to
death over the affair, and that she had
borne with it as long as she could. The
affair IS the talk of the town. More trOu-
ble is anticiDatpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
The Missouri Rivers Improvement.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Messrs.
Dickery, Buckner, Bland, Burns, Graves,
COsgrOYe. OsNeill and Alexander. of the
Missouri delegation in Congress, made
arguments before the River and Harbor
Committee to-day in favor of an apprO-
priation of 81, 600, 900 for the improvement
of the Missouri river. The Congressman
from Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and
Western Iowa are to hold a meeting at an
elrly date to secure united action on the
bill creating a Missouri River Commits
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Kentucky's Horse Sole

nual Kentucky spring horse sales have
begun. Two hundred head were sold here
this week for an aggregate Of $4,000, an
average of $3.50 each. Next week Wood
ard & Brasfield will offer two hundred and
fifty head, which are expected to bring
a high figure,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
The DYnanliters in France

PARIS, April 19.-Ld GQul0iS saws that
the police are disposed to recommend to
the authorities the expulsion of dynami-
ters from France if their actions become
too suspicious. A man who was recently
engaged in the dynamite traffic in the
Avenue de / Opera has suddenly disap-
nparnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Start of the Greedy Relief Expedition

WASHINGTON, April 19.-The steamer
Bear, which isto be the advance ship of
the Greedy relief expedition, is now ready
for sea, and will probably sail from New
York on Wednesday on Thursday next
The supply ship Alert is expected to ar
rive af Now York in q daY or two.