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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
BURTON AND CUNNINGHAM.

The Jury Returns a Verdict of Guilty
Against the Alleged Dynamiters.
LONDON, May 1S.-The jury in the case
of Cunningham and Burton, charged
with causing the explosions at the Tower
Of London and elsewhere, returned a YER
dict this morning finding both Of the pris-
oners guilty. The prisoners were both
sentenced 70 penal servitude for life.
Cunningham maintained his self COM
pOsure but Burton broke down and sObbed
when the verdict was rendered. when
the prisoners were asked II they had any
thing 10 say why sentence Of the law
should not be passed upon them, Cunning
ham protested that be was innocent. lie
said he was willing 70 accept penal ser
yitude for lie, but they could not touch mis-
soul. Burton simply declared that he
was innocent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
$4,000 TO be Put Into Young Mems
Christian Association Building.

ATLANTA, GA, May 1S.-As a result of
the International Convention the Young
Mems Christian Association, there is a
strong feeling in Atlanta in favor OF erect
ing handsome building for the assOcia-
tion here. 1t is said that one dozen prom
inent citizens to-day agreed to subscribe
$1,000 each and four tonight agreed to
give $1,000 each. A consultation
of leading members and friends
of the association was held tonight
at the residence of Capt. j. W. English,
and about $4,000 was found to have
been promised. 1t is thought that the
money can be raised tor a $4,000 build
ing. Atlanta has the religious fever.
There are several prCtracted meetings In
session, and all the churches are deeply
stirred.
THE WATER WORKS SALE.
The city council Tonight considered the
proposed sale of the water works to G. q.
Hildreth, of New York. for $2j0,000. A
petition was received from the Chamber
OF Commerce, asking the council to delay
action until some fair expression Of public
opinion could be obtained on the question.
There was long, spirited discussion,
which resulted in a compromise.
A mass meeting OF citizens is to
be called and is to appoint a committee to
cooperate with the committee of Council
and Water Commissioners relative 10 the
proposed sale and to any plans that may
be suggested for the Improvement of the
works. After this JOINT committee reports
the council is TO consider the question
finally. Popular feeling has set strongly
against the sale, and there is suspicion
that a job may be put up on the city.
THE BURNED STABLE.
The fire at the Gate City street car
stables proved not so disastrous as was at
first feared. Six mules and 10 cars were
burned. The total loss is about $4,000.
The insurance is $4,000, but the destruc-
tion of the cars disables the opera tion Of
the railroad temporarily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
II, when she left. The witness was
familiar with the clothing of the deceased.
IDENTIFYING THE CLOTHING.

y, when she left. The witness was
familiar with the clothing of the deceased.
IDENTIFYING THE CLOTHING.
She minutely described red crochet
shawl and hat and veil worn by Miss
Madison, and positively Identified the
three articles shown her. When Miss
Madison lett the witness house in March
she carried u bag made OF brown canvas
which, the witness said, she had made
herself. Various other articles OF cloth
ing, including the pair Of wooden miitsns,
the blue jersey and dresses, We're described
by the witness and fully identified
when shown TO her, as was also the can
vas bag. On March 10 the deceased re-
eeived II letter which the witness saw be-
fore 1t was given 10 Lillian. The trunk
of the deceased was left locked at the
witness house, and so remained until sent
TO Richmond. The witness saw the di-
rection ON the envelope of the letter re-
ceived by Lillian on March 10.
RECOGNIZING THE LETTER.
The envelope was white. The witness
thought that she had seen the same hand
writing before on letters received by Lii
lian. A number of envelopes were here
shown to the witness, who said that the
handwriting on them was very much like
that on the letter OF March 10. Soon after
Lillian came to the witness with a letter
in her hand and handed it TO her, and she
read part OF it. The witness could iden-
tity the letter. 1t was handed to her, and,
after reading Ii. she said that it was the
same letter. 1t was on account of this let
ter that Lillian had left the witness home
to go to Richmond.
OBJECTIONS OF THE DEFENSE.
The defense took objection generally to
the questions pr0pounded to this witness
and the answers thereto.
AT this point Mr.. Meredith, of the
prosecution, stated to the court that
1t was evident that the trial, as
now going on, could not be con-
cluded by tho end Of the term of the
court, and suggested the holding Of two
sessions per day. After some discussion
it was decided that hereafter the court
meet at O'Clock in TIE morning, take a
recess from TO O'Clock in the afternoon
and adjourn at dark.
At O'Clock the court adjourned until
tomorrow, Mrs. Dickinson still being on
the witness stand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
FLIGHT OF THE CoNvICTs.
News of Bloody Encounter Expected
Hourly in Texas.


BRENNAN, TEX, May 1S.-The latest
advices from Gays plantation, the scene
OF the recent wholesale escape OF cOnvicts,
is to the effect that quite number have
been captured, while others have sur
rendered. From these it is learned that
the escape was not Dremeditated affair
upon the part Of the convicts, and that
the two strangers who instigated and
aided in the escape of the convicts
brought with them at least 20 reyolvers
and II Winchester rifles. The returned
cOnvicts state that it is the determination
OF those still at large not to be captured,
and that it will be folly for the officers TO
attempt their arrest without long
range guns unless they can get them in
a corner. A gang Of twenty or more
conVlcts who are at large were at last ac-
counts heading for Western Texas, and
are Changing their convict clothing at
every opportunity. When the cOnvicts
ieit the plantation they carried with them
SIX good shotguns and five revovers, and
thOse not mounted on mules Or horses be-
longing to the plantation took horses,
mules and arms from farmers as they re-
treated from the BrazOs river. A lal &c
number OF the escaped cOnVicts still at
large are criminals from Western Texas,
and they are desperate men and will fight
TO the last before they will surrender.
The country through which they are pass
ing is thoroughly aroused, and the news
OF a bloody conflict with the outlaws is
almost hourly anticipated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
A Meeting OF Mining Engineers.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May lS,-The
American Institute of Mining Engineers
convenes in this city tomorrow. There
will be 100 members present, embracing
many Of the leading iron men and scien-
fists of the country. Twenty-siX tech
biological papers will be presented and
read at the meeting. Steamboat excur-
sions have been arranged 10 conduct the
association 70 all points of interest in the
Chattanooga iron district. President Bay
lss and Secretary Raymond, of New
York, arrived here to-day 10 maze the
preliminary arrangements for the meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
DEATH IN THE soUDAN.
Great Loss OF Life Among the English
Soldiers Chasing El Mabdi.

Great Loss OF Life Among the English
Soldiers Chasing El Mabdi.
LONDON, May 1s.-It is now said that
the alarming increase In the death rate
among the British troops in the soudan
was the cause Of the government hastily
concluding 10 abandon the engagement to
advance on Khartoum. Al the present
rate Of Increase the loss by death and
invaded this summer, if the force was
detained In the Soudan, would reach 40
per cont. according % the reports Just
received from Surgeon General Neil.
In his report, two weeks AGO, Surgeon
General Neil stated that 10 would reach
20 per cent. or one man out OF every four,
b az since then sickness among the troops
bad Increased TO such an extent that Dr.
Nell found that his first estimate was too
low, and Immediately advised the govern
ment Of the iuct. These reports had such
"A strong influence on members Of toe
Cabinet that II was resolved not 10 dellb-
erately face situation which involved
the sacrifice Of hundreds Ofbrave soldiers,
especially as no powerful reason existed
for persisting in the advance on khar-
t0um % save Go don, and Khartoum was
clearly defined object and stirred every
bOdy's enthusiasm.
But this smashing-of-the-Mahd busi-
ness was not quite so clear, and there was
but little 10 stir the heart Of the army.
Nine-tenths Of the officers and men threw
up their hats and shouted for jOY when
the news reached them OF the govern
menps Intention % abandon the Boudan.
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AN IMPROVEMENT NOTED,
PROFITABLE PREsIDENCIEs.
Zaldivar of San Salvador Quits the
Country Undor CIOud.

LatOlVar OF san SaiV2OOr QultS the
Country Under a Cloud.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1S.-Private teIe-
graphic advices received here state that
Senior Zaldivar has resigned the Presi-
dency of San Salvador, and that Gen.
Figaroa has been elected in his stead.
Senior Zaldivar is reported to have sailed
for Europe.
DECLARED TO HAVE BEEN A FLIGHT.
LA LIBERTAD, May 1S.-It is reported
that President Zaldivar left San Salvador
because his life was in jeopardy. He de-
parted in the middle OF the night and
went directly on board the German ship
Warda 1t is also rumored that when be
came into power he owed large sums of
money but that he is now possessed of
large amounts, chiefly invested abroad.
The revolution in the country still con-
tinues. Menendez is holding that part of
the country bordering on Guatemala,
while Gen. Figueroa Is holding San Sal
YadOr.
1t is said that the late President Bar
rios saved $140OO,000 during his Presi-
dency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
RUSSIA UNSUITABLE.
Possession of Both the Maruchak and
Zulfikar Passes Now Demanded.

Possession of Both the Maruohak and
ZulfikAr Passes Now Demanded.
LONDON, May 1S.-It is authoritatively
stated tonight that Russia demands Mar
uchak and Zulfkar passes, possession Of
which points the Ameer considers vital to
the integrity of the Afghan frontier.
The House of Commons this evening en-
tered into committee of supply on account
of the vote of credit. Lord Randolph
Churchill moved a reduction of two mil
lions for the purpose Of calling attention
to Saturdays blue book on the Pendjeh
incident. He said that the Indignation
aroused by the perusal of the dispatches
was not confined to the Tory party,
but was shared by the country at large
and even by Liberal newspapers. Lord
Randolph maintained that Nj. de Giers
had said nothing to justify Premier
Gladstone's statement in Parliament,
that it had been agreed that no further
advance should be made on either side.
He declared that Premier Gladstone's
statement of March 13 was fiction and
phantom without the smallest lustiflca-
tion. After some further discussion,
Lord Randolph asked leave TO withdraw
the motion.
Mr.. Biggar insisted upon a division on
the motion, which was rejected by vote
Of IA to II.
FRENCH PRAISE FOR GLADSTONE.
PARIS, May 1S.-The YIY. Steele, the
organ Of M. Brisson, President Of the
Ministerial Council, extols the patriotism
Of the British Parliament and Of Premier
Gladstone IN their efforts TO preserve
peace. 1t ADVISES Russia not TO make
Premier Gladstone's position untenable
by measures offensive to British amour
OTODTe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
MADISON'S FEARFULFRAY
FULLER DETAILS OF THE FRA
TRICIDAL FIGHT.

Sunday school in Progress When the
Fusiiade Began - The Story of the
Vendetta Which Has for Years Existed
Between the FamiIies-Nature of the
Wounds.
MADISON, FLA, May 1S.-The fight yes
terday at Hickory Grove Church, about
five miles from town, between the West
brothers and Langford brothers, occurred
about 10 O'Clock while Sunday school was
being held, Members of both families
were in school teaching their classes at
the time the shooting began. From per-
sons present it is learned that William
Langford and his two brothers were sit
ting under the shade of some trees in front
of the church when John and Eugene
West drGve up IN their buggy. William
LangfGrd got up and walked towards
Vests buggy, when the shooting began.
Reports conflict as to who fired the first
shot.
SHOT IN HIS BUGGY.
Eugene West was shot before he could
get out of the buggy, the ball going
through the top Of the buggy, which was
down, and striking Eugene in the back
near the right shoulder. and coming out
to the skin in the right breast, whence it
was extracted by DIR. Bvthewood. The
shooting was then begun by all the broth
ers. Twenty-Five or thirty shots were
fired in close range. William NJ. Lang
tord tell and died in few moments, be-
ing shot in seven places. Babe Langford
was shot through the lower bowels and
right arm. DR.. Peeler says his wounds
will re fatal, as the kidney and bowels
are penetrated. Taft Langford is shot in
the head, but the doctor thinks that his
wound is not fatal. Eugene West, in ad-
dition to being shot, as above stated, was
badly cut in the left shoulder, from which
wound he nearly bled to death.
HIS COAT RIDDLED.
His coat was cut in six places but
the knife only reached the body
once. John West was cut badly in the
left hip, and Abe West seriously cut
in the back. The origin of the trouble
dates back for many years. Col. West
and Capt. LangfOrd, the fathers of these
bows, both deceased, whose plantations
adjOined, had some misunderstanding
which caused the families to be on un-
friendly terms. This feeling was intensi-
fed last fall during the political cam
palgn by letters of very personal char
acter published in the Madison NelC Era
and the Madison Recorder, by John W.
" Oob ohN W lhs W. LuHElpIus
A FRUTTLEss CONFERENCE.
The friends of both sides thought that
the trouble had been amicably settled, as
the Vests and Langfords held a friendly
meeting in Thomasyille, Georgia, after
the election was over for the purpose of
arranging an honorable compromise. A
jury of inquest was impaneled yesterday
to inquire into the death Of William Lang
ford. The difficulty is deprecated by the
entire community, and every effort will
he made to prevent any further trouble.
Both families are among the oldest in the
county, being in comfortable circumstan-
ces, and connected by marriage and other
wise with large portion of the best ciu-
zens of the county.
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sUAKIN's OCCUPATION.
Italy Expresses Willingness to Garrison
the City IL IL Is Desired.

the City IL IL Is Desired.
ROME, May 1s.-LG Trtbund says: 'sNo
decision has been reached in regard TO the
Italian occupation of suakin. Premier
Depretis and Signor Mancin have had
two interviews on the matter with Sir
Saville Lumley, the British Minister. The
Premier aiterward consulted with Gen.
Brin, Minister Of Marine, and Gen. RI
cOtti, Minister Of War, VINO declared their
readiness 10 occupy Suakin. King Hum
berps decision Is expected shortly
THE GOVERNMENT DENOUNCED.
LONDON, May 1S.-In the House of
Lords this evening Baron Wemyss vigOr-
ously denounced the government for their
policy in the S0udan. He said that every
man slain in the SOudan was as much as
slain by the government, through their
yacillatlon, inconsistency and uncertain
ty, as Ifdone 20 death by their own hands.
The only memorial England would leave
in the SOudan would be an abandoned
railway and bleaching skeletons.
Earl Granville replied that the policy
Of withdrawal was justified. He could
agree with Baron Wemyss on only one
point, namely, the splendid conduct Of the
British troops.
The Australian contingent 10 the
Suakin expedition have sailed for home.
Some OF the Indian troops remain there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
THE AFRICAN MISSIONARIES.
News of Bishop TaylOr's Fearless Band
of Evangelizers.


New YORK, May 1S.-The Methodist
Missionary Committee has received news
OF Bishop Taylor's expedition into Africa
in the form Of letter written by him at
Loands, which point the party of men,
women and children had reached on
March 15. There are 16 OF the juveniles,
including two babies. 10 was Of this
party that the United States Consul at
Liberia lately reported TO the State De-
partment that he was prepared 10 hear sad
news within year. The adventure is a
personal one by DIR. Taylor. the Metho-
dist Bishops having formally voted to
give it no official cOuntenance or money
support. He now writes that he and his
companions are as yet free Of the diseases
which they were expected To encounter; /;
that the Governor OF Angola had promised
all the protection possible against the
savage natives TO be encountered, and
that his followers would soon be divided
into small parties for separate settle
ments in the extensive wildB of the Congo
region. By this time they are far beyond
the reach of regular communication, and
their fate will be probably coDjectural for
Months
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
A FRUITLEss CONFERENCE.
SLAIN BY A TRAIN DISPATCHER.
Saturdays Fatal Collision Charged to
Whisky and CareIessness.

WILKEsBARRE, PA, May 15.-CorOner
O'Malley is investigating into the cause
of the accident on the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad on Saturday last. and
has discovered that the accident was due
to the gross carelessnessO Of Jacob Hoover,
a train dispatcher, who gave the right
of way to two engines moving in
different directions on a single track
at the same time. Hoover, on
learning that Engineer Street and
Fireman Shank had been killed. at once
left his post at Ashley, and when last
seen was on the Pennsylvania train en-
route for Sunbury or Harrisburg. The
Coroner's jury has adjourned until Thurs
day. Meantime every effort is being
made to capture Hoover. 1t is alleged
that he was Of Incorporate habits, and of
late when off duty did considerable drink
inc
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
THE EXPOSITION.
The Prospects That 1t will be Continued
Another Season not Fair.

The Prospects That it will be Continued
Another Season not Fair.
NEW ORLEANS, May 1S.-The prospect
that the S270, 900 that the management say
must be raised in New Orleans to insure
the continuance OF the exposition another
season will be forthcoming is not very
promising. The town has been pretty
thoroughly canvassed, and the under
standing is that subscriptions to the
amount of 100000 have not been obtained.
There appears to be a good deal OF dissatis-
faction with somebody. The fault finders
seem to have the upper hand, although
they are no. very specific in their charges
against those OF whom they complain.
WHAT THE RAILROADS ARE EXPECTED
TO DO.
CHICAGO, May 1S.-George M. Pullman
was last night in receipt of telegrem
from Supt. Jeffery, of the Illinois Central
Railroad, dated at New Orleans. 1t
stated that the different roads and car
companies reaching New Orleans who
are interested in the reOpening Of the New
Orleans Exposition next year are to sub
scribe 100000 to further that object, and
be asked for an immediate response
from Mr.. Pullman, so that they might
know what to depend on from the Pull
man Company. Mr.. Pullman SAYS that
his company will do its full share towards
the continuation of the exposition: that
the enterprise was OF great service in
many ways, and it would be a shame not
to reopen 1t again, now that the buildings
and everything are in good shape, and the
expense in the future will be but frac-
tlOn OF that of the first year.
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Presidential Pnstmasters.

WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The President
to-day appointed the following named
Presidential pOstmasters:
Paul B. Lalane, at Palatka, Fla, vice
W. G. Snow, resigned; Miss Sue Dubois,
at Marion Court House, 5. c., vice A. II.
Duerant, suspended on the report Of an
inspector, showing that he was Incompe.
tent to perform satisfactorily the duties
Of the Office, and bad not after many
months of service learned the duties so as
to discharge them efficiently. An Oppor-
tunity TO resign was afforded him, of
which he did not avail himself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
JErER's MURDERER LYNCHED.
Twenty Disguised Men Take Posses
sion Of the Jail at Night.

Twenty Disguised Men Take Posses
sion Of the Jail at Night.
LYNCHBURG, VA, May 1s.-The excite
ment caused by the unprovoked murder
of T. A. Jeter by II. w. Terry, at Lib.
erty, Saturday, received fresh impulse at
the funeral Of Jeter at his home, in an
other part of the county, and at ? o'clock
this morning a party of twenty disguised
men gained possession of the Jail by force
and hanged the murderer. Jeter was the
most popular man in the county, apd his
funeral yesterday was very largely at
tended. Terry was a son Of W. r. Terry,
prominent man in the State. The MUIR
derer IS said to have been insane, but
other cases recently tried in the State in
which the murderers were cleared on
claims of insanity made the lynchers
more determined. The lynchers are
thought to be relatives of Jeter's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19

WASHINGTON, May ls.-Prol. Henri
Erni, formerly Consul OF the United
States at Baslc, switzerland. was found
dead in his bed this afternoon ~ HIS resi-
dence IN this city. Heart trouble is sup
posed 10 have been the cause Of bis death.
Prot Erni was u native OF switzerland,
and has been Professor In Vermont Uni
yersity at BURLINGTON, Yale College and
The University of Nashville. He has also
been Chief Chemist of the Department Of
Agriculture and an examiner IN the pat
ent Olice.
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Thc uIinols IeplsIntnrc.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, May 1S-The joint
convention OF the Legislature was called
to-day, with . Senators and SO Represent
atiyes present. Atter several scattering
votes the convention adjourned until to-
morrow at noon.
Although many members are returning
il h. not thought that there viii be a full
House tomorrow, consequently nothing
will be accomplished in the senatorial
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
Ray ROBERTS RiOtcrs.

ST. JOHN, N. f., May 1S.-On Sunday
~ other anti-Romsn Catholic demonstra-
ton occurred at Bay Roberts. The house
OF William Daley, a leading Roman Cath
Olic trader, was almost demolished by
stones. Some Of Capt. Henneburg's prop
erty was flung over the wharf into the
sea. Several Roman Catholic boys and
men were assaulted on their way TO
chapel. The Judge Of Harbor Grace inn
posed a money penalty on the Orange
ringleadera.
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sovenfccn yeers for CROWLEY.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-sergt. David II.
Crowley, who was on Friday found guilty
Of committing an assault on Maggie Nor
ris at Standard Han, was to-day sem
fenced by Recorder smyth in the Court Of
General Sessions 10 imprisonment in the
State penitentiary az Sing Sing at hard
labor for n YearA and 8 mon hs.
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CUTBBERT, GA, May 1S.--John b.
Russell, Who yesterday shot his two sons.
aged and years, and then himself, on
account OF financial troubles, is still alive
but viii die. only one of the boys was
Killed, not both as az first reported, but
the other cannot live. RusselPs wife and
TWO girls were not at home 40 the time Of
lhe shooting, having gone out - spend
the day. Russell was formerly proprietor
Of the Arteslau House,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-19
ChicagO's Election Frauds.

CHICAGO, May 1s.-Justice Harlan, OF
the United States Supreme Court, and
Judge Gresham, OF the United States Cir
cult Court, sitting as an appellate court,
began hearing this morning Of a motion
for writ Of error in the Mackin-Gal-
lagher election fraud conspiracy case.
The points raised in the argument do not
involve the guilt or innocence Of the con-
yicted parties, but the regularity of the
proceedings in the United States District
Court where conviction was secured.