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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
HE CARPET STRIKE BRoKEN
MRS. DUDLEY IN COURT.
The Case of the People Presented an
Eal Fixed at $4,000.


EaI Fixed at So 600.
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Mrs. Dudley was
arraigned al the Yorkville Police Court
this morning for shooting O'Donovan
R0ssa ON Feb. 2. Rossa was not in court,
and the prosecuting officer announced
that he would not call aIm, because there
was such excitement about dynamite at
present that eXtraneOus matter might
interfere with the orderly administration
Of justice.
Ex-Judge Fullerton and lawyer Butts
appeared for Mrs. Dudley, who sat COM
pOsedly near her counsel and listened in
tently, but with little evident concern to
the testimony Of the witnesses for
the people. Dr. DennisOn, OF the
Chambers Street Hospital, testified to the
wound in ROssa's body, and Deputy Mar
shall James McAuley. who arrested Mrs.
Dudley, was next called. He testified to
the occurrence and said the pistol he took
from Mrs. Dudley was warm. When the
prisoner was asked by the witness whom
she had shot, she said, "O'DOnOyan
Rossa." The witness asked why.
and was told by the prisoner that
she had shot at ROssa because she
''wanted to kill him. and the reason for
such desire was that ROssa "was an
enemy to my cOuntry.' James Gaynor.
the Sergeant who was at the desk at the
station house when the prisoner was
brought in, testified to having taken the
pistol and produced it in court.
The people here rested their case and
the defense stated that no testimony
would be put in at this stgge of the pro-
ceedIngs. Justice Patterse,a. oo>7,sonted
to fix bail at $4,000 for the prisonnr,s an
pearance before the grand jury. M.
Dudley was remanded pending the ap-
pearance of bOndsnen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17

Agricultural College since the war, and Is a
practical and successful planter, gives the
IOuOWlng as reasons why the mass Of Georgia
farmers fall to succeed: There are
many reasons, but l viii only allude
70 few OF the most prominent such as a
want OF sowing one third 10 one half Of culti-
Vated lands In small grain, 10 be sOwn in the
early ialli neglect of "A proper rotation of
crops; a neglect OF breaking lands properly
ana proper cultivation. which is often caused
Dy turning the lands over TO ignorant hands
10 manage. Too many are farming from
necessity, instead of pridiRg in II to excel
others IN this vocation. Again, furnishing
everything and giving hands and help. The
only difference between their share and saw
ing one half made on the farm by farmers do
ing their own work is, the tenants board
themselves. One-half cannot be saved At
clear profits Another reason and one most
rQlnOus policy Is IN raising cotton to buy sup
plies bought at higher rates Cf interest at
time prices, costing eight cents to raise the
cotton, leaving from one TO two cents per
pound profit 10 pay out Of debt, which Is only
question OF time 10 ruin any farmer who
mas no other income. Another. and last 1 shall
give Is farmers OuCIITIng their income
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
LIVELY FRENCH FUNERAL.
The German Flag Causes a Free Fight
Among Socialists.


Among Socialists.
PARIS, Feb. 16.-During the funeral
procession to-day of Jules Wales, the
well-knOwn SOcialistic journalist OF
France, who died Saturday, large nun =
Der of F'renchmen attacked the German
Socialists in the procession and destroyed
the wreath of the latter. The attack was
occasioned by the fact that they carried
the German flag conspicuously hoisted
Immediately in the wake of the coffin.
This provoked the Frenchmen in the
streets, who shouted: Down with the
German fagH' The opposition soon eX-
tended to the Frenchmen in the process
sion. When the flag was not lowered in
answer to these shouts it was stoned.
Then a free fight occurred between the
supporters of the German banner and
the Frenchmen.
Forty thousand persons attended the
funeral. Great crowds of people assem-
bled at the Bastile, discussing the anti
German demonstration during the process
sion to the grave. The police force in the
neighbOrhOod was ordered to be largely
strengthened, in anticipation of renewal
OF the disorder when the procession re-
turned.
party of students made a rush, and
endeaVOred to seize the obnoxious Ger
man emblem, and during the scuffle
which ensUed, two students were injured.
At the cemetery Nj. ROchefOrt delivered
glowing eulOgy on the-life of Wales, and
was enthusiastically greeted with cheers
and cries of "ViVe la Revolution SOcialeV ~
''Vive la CommuneV LOnguet and Vail
liant defended the cOmmunistic senti-
ment, but the general public were apa-
thetic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
STATE CAPITAL NOTES.
Rewards Paid for Murderers-A Chero-
keean Robbed of $500 While Asleep.

Rewards Paid for Murderers-A Chero-
keean Robbed of $500 While Asleep.
ATLANTA, Feb. 16.-Gov. Mcdaniel to-
day issued a warrant authorizing the
payment Of $3.50 to ex-Sheriff Hewitt, of
Carroll county, for the arrest of John w.
Smith and A. G. Smith, brothers, who are
charged with being implicated in the
murder of Bonner Barker, of Heard coun-
ty, in December last. At the solicitation
of the Smiths, who claim that they fear
being lynched if carried back to Heard
county, Judge Harris has passed an order
retaining them in Carroll county jail until
called for by the Superior Court of Heard
county.
Gov. Cameron and staff, of Virginia,
who reached Atlanta yesterday and re-
mained over until to-day, received little
or no attention while here. Gov. Nc
Daniel called at the depot to see them,
but the train had left, taking them on
their way to New Orleans.
J. II. Newton, of Cherokee county, was
robbed of 5000 last night, the thief going
through his pockets while he was asleep.
Henry Hutchinson, cOlored, was arrested
tonight charged with the robbery. In a
valise in his room was found Newton's
pOcketboOk with a number of his papers
and about $40. The remainder was spent
by Hutchinson, mostly for clothing
which was also recovered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
NEW ORLEANS GALA DAY.
''Rex's" Entry into the City and His
ROYAL Reception.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 16.-The clear.
cool weather favored the opening of the
Mardi GTas festivities. The arrival and
reception Of "ReX" came off according to
programme, except as to time. His Mai
esty reached the City Hall at noon. when
Mayor Guillotte surrendered the KEYS of
the city. The procession consisted of
infantry, detachments of marines from
the United States flagship Tennessee, and
the man-Ot-War Galena, music, Come
dy," and her followers on vans, trumpet
ers, heralds, bearers of the Royal stand
ard, troop of His Majesty's men at
arms, and His Majesty Rex" attended
by the Royal Continental Guards.
The procession moved through the Drin-
clpal streets to the leVee at the head of
Canal street, where the party embarked
on steamers for the exposition. When
the procession reached the levee a salute
of 100 guns was fired. The fiotilla, con-
slstlng OF Is steamers, did not get under
way until , p. m. The steamer Richard
son, bearing the King and his attendants,
was the first to back out, steaming down
the river short distance. Meantime the
others backed out into mid-stream. They
were all crowded with people,
every available standing place,
from the lower deck to
the hurricane roof, being occupied. Final
ly the royal steamer returned and moved
slowly up the river. AS she passed each
of the United States war vessels Tennes-
see, Galena, Yantic and Alliance, which
were handsomely decorated with flags,
fired a salute OF twenty-one guns and
manned their yards. The shipping in
port was decorated with bunting. and
large crowds gathered along the route of
the procession and on the levee to witness
the departure OF the royal fleet.
Thousands of faithful subjects crowded
in the exposition grounds, and at noon
the attendance exceeded anything in the
history of the exposition. The main tow
er was crowded with people looking down
the river to catch a sight of the royal
fleet. Below in Music Hall and in the
Yestl0ule the jam was so great that loco
motion was almost impossible. Knowing
the vast hall could not accommodate one
NTH OF the great crowd, many persons
hastened to secure places before the ar
rival of the fleet.
The elite Of the city and many distin-
gulshed visitors attended the reception
given in the forenoon by Commissioner
Chase to Governor Bourne of Rhode Is
land. The reception was held at the
New England Platform in the Govern
ment building. Gov. and Mrs. Bourne
were attended by all of the staff officers,
dressed in full uniform.
Tonight the "Krewe of PrOteus'' ap-
peared and moved through the principal
streets of the city. The procession, con-
sisting of eighteen tableaux on cars,
illustrating "Myths and the Worships of
China" was a very credtable display.
The newspaper offices and club rooms
were Illuminated, and the sidewalks
along the line of the procession were
lined with spectators. Tomorrow the
grand pagent of the liking of the Carni-
YaP' will take place and a ball and re-
ception will follow at night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
A Suit to Compel Jay Gould and Others
tn Xacafa

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 16.-In the
Supreme Court this morning Attorney
General Boone filed several informations
against Jay Geuld and others, who are
Louis and Pacific and St. Louis, Iron
Mountain and Southern Railroads, in
violation of the provision of the State
constitution, which prohibits officers OF
one railroad corporation from holding
office IN another or owning or controlling
parallel or competing railroads, and which
also prohibits the officers of express CON-
panies from holding offices in railroads
over which their express lines run. The
proceeding is in the nature of a quo war
ranto to compel these officials to show
cause why they should not vacate the
offices they hold in violation Of the con-
stitutiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
THE DRAIN FOR EGYPT.
Soldiers Released from Prison-A g,
Vass tells How Gordon Fell.


vass tells How Gordon Fell.
LONDON, Feb. 1e.-The balloon corps
have started for the SOudan.
On account of the drain on the War
establishment to furnish re-inforcements
for Egypt the government has found it
necessary to release many soldiers who
have been confined in prison for military
offenses. Several hundred men have
thus been pardOned and ordered to join
their regiments.
| CONSIDERING MEANS FOR THE CAMPAIGN
The Cabinet yesterday considered the
means TO meet the credit for the Egyptian
campaign to the amount of f2,500,000
Premier Gladstone and MIR. Childers,
| Chancellor of the EXchequer, opposed the
suspension of the sinking fund. 1t was
finally decided to make a further issue of
"a per cents to the amount wanted. Mr..
Chllders in his budget speech will pro-
pose to meet the extraordinary war eX-
penditure during the coming financial
year by raising the income tax to pence
for the year, in this way realizing S.
100000.
GEN. BRACKENBURG'S ADVANCE.
A dispatch from Dulka Island. dated
Friday, says the Nile is extremely diff
cult Of navigation. An advance regiment
has Occupid Shukuk Pass. Gen. Brack-
enburg and the main body of troops will
advance to-day.
ANOTHER VERSION OF HOW GORDON
FELL.
KORTI, Feb. 16.-The Mudir is now con-
Vlnced that khartOum has fallen and that
Gen. Gordon is dead. A cavass atten-
dant of Ibrahim Bey Ruchdi, who left
khartOum fortnight ago, states that
AnPn ho oAr TOD ha INoIn
khartOum. The cavass with his master
went to the Government House and met
Gen. Gordon coming out, armed, with
Mahomed Beyl Mustapha and twenty
cavasses. While proceeding to the Aus
trian Consulate they met party of reb-
els, who fired a volley. Gen. Gordon and
MahOmed Mustapha fell dead.
PREPARING TO RESIST THE BRITISH.
SUAKIN, Feb. 16.-New batteries are
being erected for the protection of the
railway. There is great activity in Os-
man Digna's camp. Women are being
armed and drilled and every possible
preparation being made for an obstinate
resistance to the British advance.
THE FEELING IN INDIA.
CALCUTTA, Feb. 16.-The press, both
AnglO-Indian and native, is mostly loyal
in its comments upon the events in
Soudan, but different opinions are ex-
pressed in regard to the dispatch Of
Italian troops to Egypt. The press is
unanimous, however, in expressing itself
against India being saddled with the sX-
pense of the campaign. 1t is rumored that
the Indian contingent will garrison
Suakin, and will not De sent to the front.
Many native officers, including MOham-
medans, have petitioned the government
to send their corps into active service in
the SOudan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
THE AMERICUS CLUB.
An Immense Reception Given in PhiIs
deIphia Last Night.

deIphia Last Night.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-The recep-
ton given at the Academy of Music to-
night by the Americus Club was one OF
the grandest events of the kind here this
season. About 1000 people were present,
including representatives from the State
governments of New York, New Jersey,
Maryland and Delaware, and Congress
men from all sections of the country. The
latter delegation arrived in a special
train at O'Clock from Washington,
many accompanied by their wives and
daughters. The event was to slgnalize
the Democratic victory of November last,
and until within a few days it was ex-
pected that President-elect Cleveland,
Vice Prcsident-elect Hendricks, ami
others prominently connected with the
recent campaign, would take part In the
festivities, but business engagements pre-
vented, and letters OF regret were re-
ceived from many of those Invited. Dane
ing began at about 10 O'Clock, and the
festivities were kept up until late hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
DISASTERS AT SEA.

A Collier Sunk and Four DrOwned-A
Steamer Lost with Cargo and Mails.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-The steamer
Westernland, from Antwerp for New
York, has put in at Plymouth with her
bow damaged seriously in collision nth
the steam collier Holmhurst, which " as
cut in two and sunk. Four of the Holm
hurst's crew were drowned.
The steamer AlphOnsO, from CadiZ for
Havana, has foundered at Grand Canary
Island. The passengers, crew and treas.
ure were saved. The cargo and mails
were lost.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
Eight Gases of Dynamite stolen.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Eight cases of
dynamite have been stolen from the
magazine of the American Dynamite
Company at Bay Chester, West Chester
county. Every effort is being made to
locate it and to apprehend the thieves.
AS dynamite is not a marketable product
with the Socialists or other organizations
of the dynamiters. On the night of the
robbery four men were seen rowing
across the sound from Bay Chester to the
Long Island shore. 1t is reported this
morning that two English detectives
are giving their attention to the case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
RESCUED BY HIS son.
A Drunken Negro Attacks Brun
wick Merchant and Gets WOrsted.

A Drunken Negro Attacks a Bruins
wick Merchant and Gets WOrsted.
BRUNSWICK, GA, Feb. 16.-Late Sdtur-
day afternoon Henry Glenn (colored) went
into the store of B. Hirsch. He was
inebriated, and becoming insulting was
put out of doors. He then went to
another door and broke in the glass.
Hirsch went to the door to drive him of
when Glenn drew a knife and made for
Hirsch, who in retreating tell over beer
keg. Glenn was cutting at him while
down when Hirsch's son came to his re-
scue and attacked Clem, cutting him in
the neck, under the ear, and beating him
with stick. Glenn cut young Hirsch's
coat and vest and his fathers pants and
drawers while the latter was down.
Glenn was about his room yesterday and
is not regarded as dangerously injured,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
BUTLER MAHONE IN COURT.
he Valves Examination and Gives Bond

He Valves Examination and Gives Bond
Proposes to "Buy the Nigger OFF"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-In the Police
Court this morning Campbell Darlington.
counsel for Butler Malone, who is charged
with assault and battery with intent to
kill John Willis, called the case to the
attention of Judge Smell, and stated
that his client would waive an
examination and give bonds for
his appearance before the grand
Jury. Postmaster Windsor, Of Alexan-
dria, Va, stepped forward and gave
bonds in the sum of $1,000 for MahOne's
appearance to answer before the CrImi-
nal Court. Malone claims to have acted
in self-defense. He proposes to "buy the
niger off,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
Knocked SenseIess While Defending eis
Child.

ORLANDO, FLA, Feb. I6.-Late yester-
day afternoon, while Mr.. Z. f. McQuaig's
little daughter, in company with some
playmates, was promenadlng on the walk
near her home IN Central avenue, she
was slapped in the face and showed from
the walk by a passing negro woman. Mr..
McQuaig came out and in an alteration
which ensued the negro wOman's bonnet
was knocked of by Mr.. McQualg, where
upon the husband Of the negro woman
picked up "A heavy board and struck Mr.
McQuaig on the head, knocking him
senseless. He remained in that cOndl-
tiOn until this morning, but Is now in
proving. The Sheriff is in pursuit, but
mas made no arrest Vet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
'Fhe Illinois senatoriaI Deadlock

SPRINGFIELD ILL, Feb. 16.-At the
joint session of the Legislature to vote for
United States Senator to-day 81 members
were absent. kilograms were received
from several stating that they were
showed in on railroad trains. The
Speaker, as usual, voted for Mr.. Morri-
son, his being the only vote cast. A tel
gram was received from the Chicago
member stating that he is sick and Will
be unable to attend for several days. 1t
is believed that regular vote for Senator
will not be reached this week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 16.-A terrific explosion
occurred in a powder magazine at Gibral-
tar to-day, killing seventeen men and DO
ing considerable damage otherwise. Eight
of the killed were soldiers and nine civil
Ians. Tne explosion occurred In one Of
the small powder magazines belOngI Z TO
the Notifications.
Dispatches received tonight from Gil
braltar snow that the damage by the eX-
plOsion reported this morning was in no
aspect so serious as at first stated. No
BODY was killed. Three engineers We're
seriously injured. The explosion Oc-
CURED during some blasting operations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
TEMPEST TOSSED MARINERS.

Part of the Crew of the Bark Alfred
Picked Up at Sea.
NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-The bark Lillian
NJ. Vigus brought Capt. Larsen, the sec
ond mate and two seamen OF the bark
Alfred, from Pensacola for Liverpool,
with lumber, whom she picked up in her
open boat in mid ocean, after having been
two days in a boat without water and
only some wateT-soaked bread to eat. The
bark Alfred became waterlogged, and the
rescued men had taken to the boat and
were lying under the lee of the vessel
waiting to take off the remaining eight
men of the crew, but were blown away.
Capt. Larsen thinks there is no hope for
the remainder of the crew
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
Dn,isson Rye and Wheat Raised

BERLIN, Feb. 16.-The Relchstag today
agreed TO Talsethe duties on rye ana WheaI
tS , marks. The votes were as follows
To raise the duty on rye-fOr 1872, against
I5l: TO raise the duty on wheat-229 TO 49,
The increase was opposed by The new
German Liberals and Socialists and was
supported by Conservatives, Imperial
lists, National Liberals and members ol
tho Eputrp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
RUSSIA ARMING.
Two Thousand Krupp Guns Ordered
SebastOpOl to be Made a Free Port

Two IhOusand Krupp Guns Ordered
SebastOpOl to be Made Free Port.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-Some excitement
was created here to-day, especially in
commercial and financial circles, by the
receipt of dispatches from Berlin an
nouncing that the Russian Government
had ordered 1000 Krupp guns for the
purpose of Strengthening its position in
Central Asia. The guns are to be of the
largest pattern, and are evidently in
tended for service in fortresses of superior
build. simultaneously with the above
report came a dispatch from st. Peters
burg stating that Sebastopol is to be made
a free port.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17

RICHMOND, Feb. 16.-JUdge Hughes, Of
the United states Court, arrived here to
day. and tomorrow or the next day some
proceedings in the ParsOns-COuTt case
will be taken. Ii Is understood that there
Will be refusal OF some officer of the
State 10 obey the order Of court, or thaU
there will be a formal case of contempt OF
court made up, and that nOminally the
offending officer Will sue out a writ OF
habeas corpus and have the whole de-
cisiOn reviewed by the Supreme Court Of
the United States. Under this arrange
ment three will be no serious conflict be-
tween the state government and the Uni
ted States Circuit Court.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
miss Hirs Alimony and Counsel Fees.

3iiss Hfll's AlimOnY and Counsel Fees.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-Judge Sui
liYan this morning rendered a decision on
the question Of alImOny and counsel fees
IN the Sharon divorce case. He granted
the pldintitf, nee Hill, $1,000 a month from
the date OF the application Jan. 81 and
500. 900 counsel fees.
Judge SulIivan's order directs the pay
ment on March 9 of Sjj,O 600 counsel fees
tin, ana thereafter on the oth of each
month $500 alimOny.
Mr. Sharon, on being interviewed, said
Il shall neither pay promptly nor shall
pay at all. TneTe can be no compromise
Ny honor and the honor of my children is
at stake. l would not purchase peace al
any price. l will win peace from the de
cisIOn of the court" Proceedings for an
appeal will be taken Immediately.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
Train Wreckers Meet = heir sa,e.

LULING, Tex, Feb. 16-Oficers dis
covered two negroes obstructing the track
of the Galveston. Harrisburg and San
Antonio Railroad for the evident purpose
of wrecking an approaching train yester-
day. In arresting the miscreants one
negro was instantly killed and the other
was mortally wounded and afterwards
died
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
Reoeiver Refused.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 16.-In the Law
and Chancery Court, Judge Semran pre-
siding, in the case of the supreme Lodge
knights Of Honor against its ex-Ireas-
urer, Judge X. j. Breckenridge, asking
that a receiver be appointed to take
charge of the fluids, refused to appoint
receiver, saying the plaintiff has no legal
right TO bring suit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
An Engineer Hurt in a ColIislon.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 16.-The Atlanta
express train on the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia Railroad, c0llided
with a freight train six miles from this
city this morning. The engineer Of the
passenger train was hurt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
Une Thief shot, while Another Breaks
His Neck

WILMINGTON, DEL, Feb. 16.-A Mid
dletown Del letter TO the EUery EUeR-
ina says that two negroes (names not
given) visited Jacob kasIer's farm on
Friday night To steal chickens. kasier
fired upon them, and wounded one so
badly that he died next day. The other,
in his hurry to escape, fell over the fence
and broke his neck.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-17
General INSPECTOR OF Leaf Tobacco.

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. l6.-Ihe Board
of Trade to-day elected James b. McCul-
IOch General Inspector OF Leaf Tobacco,
who shall have the sole right TO inspect.
all tobacco opened and sOld mere. Ihls
settles the controversy which has caused
considerable feeling among the tobacco
trade here for a long time, and winch oc-
casioned The creation of the office.