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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
cHARLEsToNs LOSS BY FIRE.
The Steamer "PiIot Boy and the Burned d
Buildings.

Investigation of the Charleston fire on
tuesday showed that the losses and in
surance are very close to the estimates
previously given in the MORNING News.
The losses viii aggregate in round num-
bers 5000 and the insurance about S7O.-
OlO. The fire was one of the most dis
astrous that has visited the city in long
time. Besides the immense loss of wbarves
and buildings and property in storage,
the loss Of the steamer Pilot Bov
was large. The little steamer had be-
come so familiar that her total destruc-
ton is the subject of universal regret. and
her genial and courteous owner and COM
mander, Capt. Phillips, has the warm
sympathy OF the cOmIRunity in his serious
loss. The Pilot Boy was built in New
York in 1864 at a cost of $4,000. In 1865
she was purchased by John Ferguson and
/. X. Payne, who fitted her up at an ad-
dltiOnal cost of $4,000 and took her to
Charleston, where she was engaged in the
trade between thai city and Georgetown.
and subsequently between Charleston and
savannah, running a semi-weekly sched-
ule in connection with the steamer Eliza
Hancox. Upon the death of Mr.. Fergu-
son she was bought by j. d. Aiken Il
Co, who ran her between Charleston,
savannah and Fernandina. After
wards she became the property of Rave
uel, Holmes & Co., Capt. w. I. McNelty
and others, and ran alternately between
Charleston, Georgetown and Beaufort
She was then purchased by Capt. p. Tog-
llo, and ran to EdistO. After Capt. TOg-
30 gave her up she was purchased by
Capt. McNelty, Capt. Phillips and others,
and finally passed into the hands Of Capt
i. ID. Phillips and the engineer, Mr. w.
l.. BOnneau. She was a fine steamer
comfortably fitted up. a fast sailer and
was always kept by Capt. Phillips as neat
and as clean as pin. The many people
who have Travelled on her will bear cheer
ful testimony to the care. courtesy and
kindness Of Capt. Phillips, and the COM
munlty snare in the hope that her owner
VIII soon lind himself in command of a
worthy successor to the Pilot Boy. The
steamer Louisa VIII take her place. The
vessel was valued at about $4,000, and
had besides just undergone repairs 10 the
amount of about $4,000. She was insured
for $1,000.
The row Of buildings owned and occu-
pied by Messrs. NJ. Goldsmith & Son and
known as ColOnnade Row on Vendue
Range, which was totally destroyed.
was one of the old landmarks of
Charleston. The large columns which
gave name to the block are still standing
uninjured, as they have stood probably
for over half a century. During the
bombardment Of the city the building was
subjected to the fire of shells, but although
considerably battered and set on fire a
number or times was never completely
destroyed. The row was bought by
Messrs. Goldsmith Il Son soon after the
war and has been occupied by them ever
since. The south walls remain standing,
but the division walls between the stores
and the north walls are down and the
entire structure viii have to be rebuilt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
Agricultural college Visitors.

ATLANTA, May 2S.-At the request of
W. p. Price, President of the Board of
Trustees OF the North Georgia Agricultu-
raj College, Gov. Mcdaniel to-day COM
mssiOned the following prominent Geor-
gians members of the Board of Visitors to
that institution for this year: John A.
Stephens, L. p. Howell, L. p. Rice, E. f.
Hoge, Robert u. Hardeman and Henry
jackson, of Atlanta; james S. BoYntOn,
of Griffin; p. W. Alexander, of Macon
Rev. r. L. Campbell, of DawsonvilIe
Samuel Barnett, Of Washington; j. G. G.
Black, of Augusta; w. ). Basinger, of
Savannah; W. j. Pike, of jefferson
Claude Estes, of Gainesville; George n.
Bell, Of Cumming; F. c. Tate, of Jasper,
and Milton II. Smith, of Gainesville. The
commencement exercises will open June
s. The members Of the board will receive
no per diem or mileage, and whatever eX-
penses are incurred by them will have to
be betrayed individually, the sum so paid
TO be charged up to the honors connected
with the office
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

NEW YORK, May 2s.-Gen. J. b. Cor
don, who is taking an active interest in
the raising of funds to establish home
for disabled Confederate soldiers at Rich
mond, Va, received communication
yesterday from Rev. DR.. Talmage inclos-
ing a certified check for $3.50, which the
latter said had been sent to him by a
miner at Denver, Col. The miner asked
Mr.. Talmage to give it to the cause of
vided the money into two parts, one part
he sent to the Emergency FUND.- of
Brooklyn for the relief of disabled North
ern soldiers. The other part DR.. TaImage
sent to Gen. Gordon for the Confederate
Soldiers Home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
RAILROAD RUMBLINGs.
BRIGHT fla. hes OF Intelligence from
n. NJ aud Afar.

hriEnt tl0s w"
Ne.1r aud Afar-
last Wednesday euFN or coi - ~
-au the work 81 l0catiu2 tne me ,i. ol .-'. 'ue
Gainesville. Rocky Point anu -uiC"iol''
Railroad.
Over one hundred hands are at WORK
-radmc the seville and Halifax Raroad,
This numlcr viii BE increased as fast as
bands can be employed.
Itc freiEht and passenger business OF
rht south lCrida Railroad for the past
faur er nve summers was double the busl-
ness cf the preceding winter.
The Enterprise Railroad is TO be finished
hv the Srsf al 1885. Tt connects Enter
prise with she Jacksonville, Tampa and
kev West ESilroad at Thrasher's Ferry.
Fasf Monday work commenced on the
ranraad from Wildwood TO Panasod6ce.
Tta roalbed Is already graded 10 that
u,snt. rho work Of laying the steel ral!s
vlll De pushed. and iu short time tne
rasf wiu he ready lor use.
Columbus sun The directors OF the
Georgia Midland Railway Company held
a meeting En- this city yesterday evening,
at Which q committee OF three was ap-
pointed 10 contract at once with an en-
sinecr to survey the route oi the proposed
rcad from Columbus 70 Atlanta. Mr'
Watt. an engineer Of Griffin. Is IA the city
uegousuuc lor the contract. The bOaf9
sd Directors of this company is composed
- setac az the very best business men OF
this city. and we feel safe in saying that
tae road VIII he built al once. They mean
tGslness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
THE DERBY.
PON PLON AND PRINCE VICTOR.

LONDON, May 2S.-The race for the DERBY
resulted in a dead heat between ST. Gaitei
and Harvester. Queen Adelaide finished
hlr.H
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
PRICES HIGHER AT CHICAGO
Pork Touches @2O-Other Commodities
Also on the Rise

Pork Touches &2O-Other Commodities
Also on the Rise.
CHICAGO, ILL, May 2s.-Considerable
strength in both provisions and cereals
was shown to-day. Mess pork for June
and July delivery touched $40, and the
latest quotations of the day were only %
cents under that figure.
Wheat continued moderately strong, owing
to the unusually rapid reduction in the visible
supply and less encouraging reports from the
winter wheat districts as to the growing crop.
July wheat ranged from 9034id92l &c. and
closed - the afternoon board at 9ll5c June
closed at SEC, and August at 9l5sc.
Corn was firm and tradiAg good on speeua-
tive account. The market opened easy. but
rallied aud remained at yesterdays closing
prices. On the afternoon board prices were
shade easier. June closed at 553zc.
Oats were steady and firm, June closed at
SIC. and July at 32i &c.
Pork Was active and stronger. The ''sh0rts"
were free buyers. Prices advanced 75GllO0 on
the whole range, settled back I5092O cents and
closed steady. The latest prices were $40 70
for June and July.
Lard advanced I0Gl2% and closed steady.
june closed at zee. and July at 40c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
VIRGINIA SUED FOR DAMAGES.
A Restaurant Keeper Whose Coupons
We're Refused for a Tax the PIaIntiH.

A Restaurant Keeper Whose Coupons
Were Refused for Tax the PLAINTIFF.
RICHMOND, VA, May 2S.-Suit for
$4,000 damages was instituted in the
United States Court here to-day by A..
Zetelle against the State of Virginia.
About ten days ago Zetelle rendered to
the Collector Of Taxes for this city tax re-
ceiyable coupons for the amount Of tax
required by the State law for keeping a
restaurant. The Collector refused to re-
ceiye them and Zetelle gave up business.
Now he sues the State for depriving
him of the right to legitimatefy
support himself Writs in the case were
served upon the Governor and Attorney
General. This suit is based upon the re-
cent decision by Judge Hughes, of the
United States Court, that the eleventh
amendment to the constitution forbade
citizens Of another State only to sue a
State, and that if case arises under the
constitution any citizen of Virginia may
sue the State Of Virginia in her corporate
capacity in the United States Circuit
(iOUrt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
STAGE ROBBED IN MONTANA.
Two Mounted Bandits Sack Its Boxes
and Relieve It's Passengers.

Two Mounted Bandits Sack Its Boxes
and Relieve Its Passengers.
HELENA, Mon, May 2S.-Two masked
men, mounted and armed with Winches-
ter rifles, robbed the Benton coach yester-
day, twenty-five miles from Helena. They
rihed the mail bags and robbed the pas
sengers. The treasure box was also
sacked, but it contained nothing of value.
The spot were the robbery took place was
in canyon at the gate of the mountains.
The robbers rode suddenly out of the tim
Der at the side of the road, and with
leveled guns compelled the driver to stop.
/ Passengers G. w. Cooper, G. e. Dudley
and f. Il. Bradley were ordered out of the
coach and placed in line. Cooper had
SO and a silver watch, Dudley $40, and
Bradley a small amount of money and
jewelry. 1t is not known what valuables
were Ill the mail. A sheriff and two
others are in pursuit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
NIidgets Married.

LONDON, May 2s.-The midgets. Gen.
Mite and Millie Edwards, were married
this morning at the Registrars Office, in
Manchester. Both were carried up stairs
envelOped in shawls and placed on the
law Office table. They were perfectly
selfpossessed and answered the usual
questions, and repeated the declarations
distinctly, but in their piping voices.
After the marriage they breakfasted at
the Grand Hotel. The religious marriage
ceremony was performed in the afternoon
according to the Presbyterian rite.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

Atits evening session the House, in commit
tee of the whole, resumed consideration of the
legislative appropriation bill. Mr.. White, Of
Kentucky, moved to strike out the appropria-
tion for Il civil service commission. That
commission, he said, had been tried and found
wanting, and should be abolished. On the
face of il the thing was a fraud. 1t had not
succeeded in prOportioning appointments
among the States. The motion was lost after
an acrimonious debate. The session throughout
was rather stormy, particularly while the
civil service commission and internal revenue
sections were under discussion. No change
was made in the bill. and at II 20 o'clock the
committee rose and the House adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
HAwhEY q CO.'S COLLAPsE.
Their Indebtedness S342, ,56S and the
Assets Only &32 ,5S5.

Their Indebtedness S342, ,56S and the
Assets Only &32 ,5S5.
Boston, May 2S.-The official state
ment of the assignee Of f. A. Hawley q
Co., bankers, who recently failed, shows
Indebtedness of $342, ,56s, and assets of
$32,5S5. There are, in addition to the
above Indebtedness, contingent liabilities
of $4,000 OF the direct indebt-
edness, $227,0O0 is to depositors,
$780, 600 is due to individuals on current
account, $4,000 for stocks and bonds
borrowed and used in pledges. Creditors
are very generally discussing the above
statement to-day, and are openly eX-
pressing their dissatisfaction with it.
They are very indignant at the DISPOSE
uion of 1921, 600 of deposits, and are
anxious to know more in detail what
has become of the money. They are max
ing all kinds of threats and will call a
meeting in few days to take action and
demand more explicit account of the
business workings of the house during
the last few months of its existence.
Some of them have secured counsel and
propose to institute proceedings against
the members of the firm personally and
attachments are, ii is said, to be placed on
the property of the senior member of the
firm. This amounts in real estate to
nearly $4,000 and his personal property
is taxed for $50, 000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
PRESIDENT BRURoN JAILED.

His Female Companion also Taken in
Custody Despite His Protests.
ST. LOUIS, May 2S.-Andrew Bruron,
the missing President of the Hot Springs
Bank, which failed yesterday, was ar
rested here on the Iron Mountain train
this morning. Mr.. Bruron was accom-
panied by lady named Mrs. Steele, of
Peoria, ILL.,, with whom he was reported
to have fled from Hot Springs. Mr.. Bru-
ron and Mrs. Steele were first taken to a
hotel and afterwards to Jail. He pro-
fesses that he intended to return, and
says that it is an outrage to take the wo-
man too. 1t is supposed that she knows
where the money is which Mr.. Bruron
took from the bank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
The Truth of an Atlanta Dispatch De-

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-A dispatch
from Atlanta, Ga, states that employees
of the railway mail service in that sec
ton have been removed by wholesale and
their places filed by ignorant negroes IA
Mr.. Thompson, the General Superintend-
ent, to-day said that but few appointments
had been recently made in that division.
During the past two months there had
been only two. The number of cOlOred
appointees was no greater than it had
been for several years past. The dispatch
further says that the service had been
greatly impaired, and that complaint on
IHe He pa part oI the people were numerous;
no complaints.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
Items in Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 2S.-A. N.
WoOdyenna, the head sawyer at Eppin-
ger 81 Russells mill, at Olustee, was killed
by the bursting Of the main belt.
The Missouri eXcursionists left for Tam
pa this morning.
In the Eppes-Suhrer murder case to-day
the jury rendered a verdict, after fifteen
minutes absence, of ''not guilty." 1t was
received with loud applause, which was
promptly rebuked bY the Judge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
FontelIieu Enjoins Gates

NEW ORLEANS, May 28.-A special
from New Iberia says: 'There has been
no conflict as yet. Judge Fontellieu has
obtained from Judge Debellin, of the
Twenty-fifth Judicial District, an iniunc-
tion prohibiting Judge Gates IRON inter-
fering with or assuming the duties OF
Judge of the Twenty-frst Judicial Dis
gard to the contest for Sheriff, preventing
Mr.. Veazy, who claims to have been
elected, from interfering with the present
incumbent.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
The Gar Warned

Moscow, May 2S.-Placards were
posted to-day throughout the province re-
minding the Car of the Nihillst proposals
of 1881. that in order to avert his fathers
fate he should grant constitutional
amnesty Of political offenders. Had the
Car accepted these proposals. the
placards say, the Nihllists would have
ceased their propaganda. The Car is
now warned that the Nihilists will con-
tinue their agitation with their accus-
toned Yigor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
BAD JAIL BIRDS AT LARGE.

Six. Prisoners Break Their Fetters at
Eastman-A Pursuit.
EASTMAN, GA, May 2S.-Six prisoners
broke Jail to-day and escaped by breaking
heavy piece of iron bar from a bedstead
in one of the cells, prizing through the
corridor bars, punching hole in the ga
bic Of the Jail and letting themselves down
by blankets. The following are the names
of the prisoners and their crimes: Nose
Bryant, murder; Lewis McRae and Joe
Durr, larceny; George Fuller, murder
Frank Mathews and Bias Wright, rob-
berry and assault with intent to murder.
A volunteer posse has started in pursuit.
Some little boys met the prisoners near
the Jail running, and reported the escape.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

LONDON, May 2S.-The Pal Nan a
Sette declares that the answers OF the
ministers yesterday in both Houses OF
Parliament to the question regarding the
management of Egypt were ssevasive and
shufling." "It the minister's" it saws.
''flrther persist in the scheme Of multiDle
control, which the chief Liberal newspa-
pers in London and the Provinces oppose.
they are lOst.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
Killed bY Moonshiners.

LOUISVILLE, May 2S.-A special con-
tains the intelligence of the death of
Special Bailifi W. X. Killian. He was
killed in Laurel county by party of
mOonshiners while trying to arrest them.
Four mOonshiners fortified themselves in
a house, which was attacked by Ethe
officers. Eight or ten yolleys were fired
before the moonshiners surrendered, and
Killian was shot, dying instantly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

BERLIN, May 2S.-POpular opposition
to the bill increasing the taxes on Bourse
and other financial operations is spread
ing to great proportions. Protests from
all parts of Germany have been received
by the Bundesrath and Reichstag. A
conference of delegates representing all
the chambers Of commerce in Germany
met to-day and passed resolutions for
maily objecting to the proposed new
measures of taxation upon commercial
and financial transactions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
LABOR's WAR FOR WAGES.
Fifteen Hundred Miners Threaten to
Strike in the Third Pool

PTTTsBURG, May 2S.-Fifteen hundred
coal miners in the third pool have refused
to accept a reduction of = of a cent, and
will strike unless the district price is
paid. A delegate meeting is to be held
in MOnOngahela City to consider the ad-
visibility of ordering general strike of
the four nOOIS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
The East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor-

NEW YORK, May 2S. II A. M.-Gen.
Samuel Thomas, President of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Rail-
road Company, who has recently returned
from Europe, IN connection with the COM
pany's business, says that nothing was
accomplished, the financial disturbance
here preventing all negotiations. The
contract with the Erlanger people has
been deferred but not abandoned. No
effort was made to test East Tennessee.
Virginia and Georgia securities on the
London Exchange. Probably nothing
will be done in East Tennessee matters
beyond developing the earning pewer OF
the property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The collections
of internal revenue during the first ten
months Of the official year ending June 80,
1884, amount to 800, ,164, 745, a decrease #
$l9,90S, ,627 from the collections for the
corresponding period of the previous fiscal
year. The principal decrease was on
tobacco, $13,220, ,69S; on banks and
bankers, SO, AZ, ,337, and on miscellaneous,
$6,4l1 ,22l. There was an increase OF
So 400 564 from collections ON snirits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
THE Rosadalis Remedv

Is the Great Southern Remedy for the
cure of scrofulous Taint, Rheumatism,
White Swelling, Gout, Goitre, Consump-
tiOn, Bronchitis, Nervous Debility, Mala-
ria, and all diseases arising from an i'm
pure condition of the Blood. Certificates
can be presented from many leadipg ply
sicians, ministers, and heads of families
throughout the South, indOrsing RosADA.
LIS in the highest terms. We are con
stantly in receipt of certificates of cures
from the most reliable sources, and we do
not hesitate to recommend it as the best
known remedy for the cure of the above
diseases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
Contested Election Case reports.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The House
Committee on Elections, by a vote of 9 to
l, to-day decided to report in favor of
seating Mr.. Chalmers in the contested
case of Chalmers VS.. Manning, of Missis-
sippi. In TIE case of Massey VS.. Wise,
of Virginia, the committee agreed to re-
port in favor Of Wise by vote OF Z to 4.
An effort was also made to agree upon a
report in the contested case of Campbell
VS.. Money of Ohio. Six Democrats voted
in favor of Campbell. Messls. Adams
and Cook, Democrats, and five Republi-
cans, refused to vote, thus breaking the
quorum. 1t was said by those who re-
fused to vote that they were not acquaint-
ed with the merits of the case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
Certificates cancelled.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-At the clearing
house it is stated that a large number Of
new certificates have been cancelled to-
day and there is no demand for them.
Brokers' banks report that the broker
balances are larger, which adds to the
strength of both the brokers and banks.
The banks report that money is again
flowing this way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

BALTIMObE, May 2S.-The Roman
Catholic prelates of the arch diocese OF
Baltimore held a meeting this morning at
the Archepiscopal residence of fArch-
bishop Gibbons, who presided. The fol-
lowing Bishops were present: Gross, OF
Savannah, Ga. NorthrOp, Of Charleston.
S. c., and Vicar Apostolic of North Caro-
lima, O'Hara, of Scranton, Moore, of St.
Augustine, Fla, Kaine, OF Wheeling,
Becker, Of Wilmington, Del, and Keane,
OF Richmond. The proceedings are con-
Quoted with closed doors, but the confer
ence is held to consider various matters to
come before the Plenary Council. Similar
conferences have been held in other arch
dioceses.
The Bishops concluded the business for
which they assembled, aud several Of
them left for their homes this evening. 1t
is understood tbat one OF the principal
subjects-tO be brought before the council
in November next will be the gathering
of the colOred race into the church, and
the province Of Baltimore will urge upon
the council the necessity as well as the
duty of the church to look after the re-
ligiOus welfare of that race,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
Why 0,r. Hewitt's Bill VIII Lie Dor

was not at the Ways and Means Commit
tee room to-day. Inquiry developed the
fact that he was in New York; so the
Ways and Means Committee did not pro-
ceed with the consideration of the Hewitt
bill. 1t will probably 90 over until after the
first Chicago Convention. In any event
the Ways and Means Committee will re-
port the administrative and not the reve-
nue. portions of the bill, but it will not be
called up, because Chairman Morrison
sees that if it were, tariff amendments
could be and would be proposed, and the
tariff fight would be reopened. Mr.
Hewitt begins to understand the situa-
fiOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29
A Stock Exchange Bank

NEW YORK, May 2S.-The question of
starting a stock exchange bank with a
capital of from s., 100000 to $40, ,000, 600 is
being seriously considered. The move
ment, it is claimed. is taken in view of
the decision o.. the Wall Street Bank over
certihcation case yesterday. Such an in
stitution as proposed would Obyiate the
necessity Of certifcation ,as checks would
pair of.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

Topeka, KAN, May % The Kansas
Democratic Convention met to-day and
elected delegates to the Chicago Conven-
tion. Resolutions were passed recon-
mending, but not positively instructing,
the delegates to vote for Tilden.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-29

PARIS, May 2S-Prlme Minister Ferry
and Admiral Peyron have explained to
the Committee on the Madagascar Exne-
dition that the dilatory tactics Of fhe
Hovas had compelled the government fo
act vigorously. The hest results are ex-
peeted. The French blocade OF the MAZDA.
gaecaf coast is almost complete.