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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
MURDERED IN BED.
A Faithless Wife and Her ParamOur
Probably killed by Her Husband.

Probably Killed by Her Husband.
NEW ORLEANS, April PA terrible
tragedy came to light to-day when three
gentlemen made their appearance at the
Office Of the Chief of Police and reported
that something mysterious had occurred
at No. 146 Orange street. They had gone
there for the purpose of seeing Mr.. Evans,
and were informed by servant girl that
Evans was not at home, and that the
house was all locked up,
and that she could not get
into it. The girl did not
suspicion anything wrong, and seemed
very much surprised when the police Wis
officers the front door was forced open
and upon the bed lay two lifeess bodies.
They were those of Mrs. Amelia Evans,
wife of Mr.. Evans, and Caspar Wengar.
In the right side of the wOman's head,
just above tbe eye, was an ugly wound
from which the brain protruded and hung
out upOn the pillow. The bullet which
caused the death OF the man had entered
his left temple and had passed completely
through his head.
EVANS UNCONCERN.
While the autopsy on the bodies was
being held Mr.. Evans, the husband of the
in the full uniform of Farrell's police. As
he stepped over the threshold Capt.
Reynolds asked him if the dead woman
was his wife. Glancing at the bed,
and with a shrug of his shoulders,
he replied eyes" He was then placed
under arrest. Evans walked to front
room where he was asked by a reporter
what he knew Of the affair. He said In
substance that he came home at his usual
In, bo IA ,nf
watching all night, and went to his
wite's bedroom. lie there saw her and
the man lying on the bed dead, just as
they were found. He picked his child up,
a baby 9 months old, and walked out Of
the room, locking the door and leaving the
key in the lock. He called the servant,
Mamie Miller, gave the child to her,
drank cup of coffee and went out.
When asked IL he knew the dead man he
said that he believed that he was Casper
Wenger, grocery clerk. The servant
girl, being closely questioned about the
matter, gave such evasive answers that
her arrest was ordered.
THE THEORY OF THE MURDER.
The theory about the killing is that
Evans had had an inkling of his wife's in
fidelity; came home this morning earlier
than usual, and surprised them in bed,
probably asleep. Drawing his revolver
he placed il first to Wenger's head, kill
ing him. The shot awOke the woman, but
before she could move a ball was sent
crashing through her brain, or per-
haps it was vice versa. Where
Each head was lying was pOwder-burned,
and it could be seen by the wounds that
the weapon had been placed against each
head when the fatal shots were fired. The
woman was shot just above the left eye,
and the man above the left ear. The re-
yolver used was Of large calibre. The
bullet went clear through Wenger's brain
and imbedded itself in the wall.
The body Of Mrs. Evans was buried this
evening by order Of her husband. Wen
gers will be buried tomorrow by the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
DEMOCRATS IMPATIENT.

IndianA's Delegation Wants the Reve-
nue. Collectors Turned out at Once.
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Vor-
hees and all the Democratic Representa-
tives-elect from Indiana called upon the
President to-day to urge upon him the
necessity of an immediate change in the
revenue. collectors for that State. They
want all the incumbents swept out at
once and Democrats put in their
places. They placed the case before the
President as strongly as they could. They
came away greatly dissatisfied because
they had not succeeded in getting any
assurances. The Democrats in all the
States are making war upon the revenue
collectors, and are very impOrtunate
in their demands for immediate changes.
The Democrats in the South are partcu-
larry anxious for such chances. They
say that the present collectors have been
in every way offensive, ed that as they
are not protected by the civil service or
tenure of office law they should be re-
moved at once. The President wants
specific charges in each case and time to
consider. but the Democratic politicians
don't like the delay.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
GRANTS DAYS OUTING.
MONOTONY RELIEVED BY A
WALK AND DRIVE.

Many Children shake the Old Soldiers
Hand as He Passes Along the Side
walk to Madison Avenue-A Doctor
Spends the Night at the Mansion.
NEW YORK, April 24.-Gen. Grant did
not 30 to his room from the library, where
the family and ex-Gov. Stanford were,
until IL O'Clock last night, being some
what fatigued with his exercise during
the day, and his mind being still occupied
with subjects of family chat. Daring
the evening the General was wakeful
until about ! O'Clock when he fell asleep
and slept till O'Clock this morning. Less
than the usual amount of morphIa was
given during the night. Probably tho
General and his family will spend July
at or near Saratoga, and August will be
passed in the Catskils.
Gen. Grant took his daily drive at noon
to-day, accompanied this time by one Of
his sons and two ladies of his family. No
physician was in the party.
AT 4;l5 O'clock Gen. Grant took his
daily walk to Madison avenue, stopping
several times to shake the hands of little
children who pressed about him.
At 10 O'Clock DIR. Douglass made an ex-
animation of Gen. Grants throat, and,
owing to the patients condition, con-
cluded to stay all night. The General
was not feeling well, and was very rest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
PANAMA SAVED.
United States Troops Level Barrioades
and Take Possession of the Town.

United States Troops Level Barricades
and Take Possession of the Town.
PANAMA, April 24.-This morning
strong barricades were being erected in
the streets, near the Gable Company's
Office, which would have cut of all COM
munication had not the same been sum-
maily removed, as the cable Office is
situated in that part Of town near the
battery and two cuartels. 700 troops left
Buenaventura under command of Gen.
Villa this morning at ! O'Clock, being tow
ed in hulk boat by the Colombia gum
boat Buyaca, and on a schooner towed by
the Canal Company's tugboat.
An attack would have taken place,On the
arrival OF these troops Sunday night or
Monday morning, but at 2:90 O'clock this
afternoon the United States forces appear
ed on the scene as If by magic, the
taps of the drum being the signal by
which they started. Three columns en-
tered the city and bad full possession In
about ten minutes, knocking down the
barricades as they passed through the
streets. At the cali OF the bugle the Co
lombian Guards withdrew into the Guar
tells. This splendid coup de main has uu-
doubtedly prevented another disaster
similar TO the burning OF Colon.
DISPOSITION OF THE TROOPS.
Company A, under command OF Capt.
Meeker and Lieuts. Denny and Wood;
Company B, under command OF Capt.
Fagin, and Company q, under command
Of Lieuts. Turner and Fillets, with bat
terry in charge of Midshipman Seymour,
are guarding the various streets
and wharyes. Company Il, under com
mand Of Lieuts. Bergman and Sutton,
are guarding the cable Office, and one
company is left in charge Of the barracks.
Gen. Aizpuru and his Ministers were
captured. When Aizpuru was arrested
he tainted several times, and fell in the
streotand acted historically when taken to
the Consulate. He is held prisoner to-
night at Shuber's Hotel. The troops are
in good health. At = O'Clock this evening
Capt COchrane, OF Company G, arrived
from Colon. He says that he tFaversed
the entire length Of that city
this evening with three marines,
aud found the people so paralyzed
that they made no nOdemOnstration offensive
or otherwise. The residents gathered in
groups whispering and silently crowding
the balconies. The marines continue
under arms, and are spending the night
in the city. Az this hour, 10sS0 O'Clock,
all Is quiet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
T,and Roi0rrn I'm FngIand.

LONDON, April 2l.-At great meeting
of rich and influential landowners held in
this city to-day, and attended by such
persons as tine Duke Of Argyle, Earl Of
Carnarvon, aud Marquisol Ripon, it was
resolved TO take steps for the immediate
formation OF large corporation, 20 be
called the NATIONAL Land Company, for
the purpose Of securing gradual break
inc up Of the large parcel system Of land
ownership now injuriously prevalent in
Great Britain. The present plan Of the
new organization is 20 buy up land at
wholesale ana sell il out in lots not 10
exceed forty acres, under conditions
likely 20 cause further subdivision and
prevent aggregation Of title. The COM
pany viii in all likelihood buy for cash,
and viii sell on deferred payments, cover
ing al least ten years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
KENTUCKY MoUNAINETERs.

Lawlessness Reported from Floyd, Let
cher, Perry and Breathitt Counties.
LONDON, April 20.-The state Of affairs
in the counties of Letcher and Knott is
about as bad as it is in Rowan,
and IL is very doubtful whether the
Circuit Court can be held there this
summer without the aid of the State
troops. Organized bands Of outlaws exist
in both counties, who have sworn ven-
geance against everybOdy--the Circuit
Judge Of the district not excepted. The
county of Knott is a creature of the last
Legislature, and well does it declare the
glory and show forth the handiwork Of
that body. The county was taken
from Floyd, Letcher. Perry and
Breathitt, and organized in June
last. The first term Of court was
held there i'm November last by Judge II.
F. Finley, of the Fifteenth Jucicial dis
trict, than whom a braver or more fear
less man does not live. About 100 indict-
ments were returned against offenders,
and / am informed credibly that some OF
the outlaws have destroyed the indict-
ments and other records OF the court. It
is believed these parties will not hesitate
TO murder the Circuit Judge or any one
else who would presume to interfere with
them, and IL would be suicidal to attempt
to hold court there without protection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
SHINING used AZ MONEY.

WASHINGTON, Aprll a. Postmaster
General Villas to-day said that Postmaster
Bailey. OF Camden, n. j., has been sus-
pended because he had admitted that he
purchased two pianos and about 81 900 OF
merchandiseand paid for them In postage
stamps. The effect was 10 increase bis ap-
parent sales OF stamps and consequently
his salary, a practice which the Presi-
dent did not regard as good policy. These
charges were made against Postmaster
Bailey during the preceding admlnistra-
ton, and were substantiated by the i'm
guectOr'g rouOrtg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
RED CLoUD's COMPLAINT.
agent IcGiilicuddy and the Chief Face
Each other at Washington,

Agent IcGiilicuddy and the Chief Face
Each other at Washington,
WASHINGTON, April A.-Red Cloud
and Agent McGillicuddy faced each other
in the office of the Commissioner Of In
dian Affairs to-day. Red Cloud was ac-
companied by his counsel, Mr.. Willard,
Todd Randall, interpreter, and DIR, Bland.
The agent was attended by YOung-Man-
kfraid-oi- His Horses, an Indian chief, and
two of the Indian police. The old chief had
prepared a number of charges against
the agent relating to misapprOpriation
of money, maladministration of the
agency's affairs, and attempts to crush
him (Red Cloud) and destroy his in
fuence. At the request of the commits
sioner they were reduced to writing.
Agent McGillicuddy made a brief and
comprehensive denial of the charges, and
after some general discussion further
proceedings were postponed until to-
morrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25

NEW ORLEANS. April 24.-The three
hundred and twenty-frst anniversary Of
the birthday Of William Shakespeare was
observed at Exposition Music Hall last
night. Ex-Gov. HOyt, Of Wyoming. de-
livored an grafton. Prof. Spring, Of the
Chautauqua classes IN sculpture, also
made an address. Mrs. Florence A..
Clark read an original poem entitled
shakespeare" The Mexican band fur
nishcd the music.
Senator Beck, Of Kentucky. who is here,
has been invited, by resolution Of the
United States Commissioners, 10 be pre- s.
ent at the next regular meeting of that
body. Great preparations have been
AZ the eypOgitiOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
SMALLPOX at Trieste - This Govern.
ment's Quarantine Precautions

SmaIl-POx at Trieste - This Govern
ment's Quarantine Precautions.
WASHINGTON. April 24.-The Marine
Hospital Bureau is informed that small
pox still prevails at Trieste, Austria, but
has as yet received no confirmation Of the
report that cholera prevails in Spain.
On the contrary, the bureau has received
emphatic denials of the reports. Every
precaution is being taken 10 prevent the
Introduction Of contagious diseases into
this country. The quarantine stations at
Ship Island and Sapelo Sound are already
in operation, and those al Cape Charles
and Delaware Breakwater VIII be open
May 10. The Secretary Of the Treasury
has given orders for the immediate repair
Of the revenue steamer Manhattan now
at Baltimore with a view 10 utilizing her
as a quarantine boat at Cape Charles sta
ti0u.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
HONEYcoMBING HE'LL GATE.
The Final Great Blast to BE Made In
October Next

The Final Great Blast to BE Made In
October Next.
NEW YORK, April 22.-One hundred
and twenty men continue the work of
tunnelling the uncompleted three-quar-
ters Of an acre of solid rock at He'll Gate
under the direct charge of Lieut..
Derby. BY October next about 10000.
pounds Of dynamite or some similar ex-
plosive material will be placed in the
thousands OF holes that have been drilled
preparatory TO the final blast that is ex-
pected to knock the rocks into smither-
eens and forever remove the ObstructiOns
to navigation that have 80 long remained
there. The work goes on day and
night, the men being divided into
three 'Eshifts'' of eight hours
each. Gen. Newton, the govern
ment engineerin in charge Of the work, Will
endeavor to make the $360,0OO appropri-
ated by Congress last July answer for the
job, though it was 100000 less than the
amount actually required. The whole
work covers acres, and when the blast is
made it is expected that pieces of the
rock will be thrown high into the airs
Thousands Of spectators are expected, as
on the occasion of the first blast. The
explosion will be made from the city
shore of the river by means Of an electric
machine. If any large rocks remain after
the blast so that the channel is at all OBJ
structed they will be removed by grap-
pling machines after submarine divers
have taken observations
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
Hmsiness FalInrcs.

NEW York, April 4-The business
failures throughout the country during
the last week reported TO Il. G. Dun &
Co.'s Mercantile Agency, number Tor the
United states 2lj, and for Canada %, n
total OF 2l0aeaiust 222 last week, and 2l2
the week prev Gus. More than two
thirds Of the failures in the United States
are furnished hy the southern, Western
and Pacific states.
James w. Crosby. carpet dealer, of
No. 7l0 Broadway, flod an assignment
to-day for the benefit Of his creditors. 10
Louis Grunhut. giving preferences to the
amount Of eI3gl5
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
swalm's sentence.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-The President
has refused to exercise the power OF ex-
ecutive clemency in behalfof Gen. ID. G..
Swain, Judge Advocate General Of the
Army. After the sentence Of the court
martial which recently tried him was ap-
proved by President Arthur, and after
the new Chief Executive had assumed
the duties Of his Office, Gen. Swain ap-
pealed to the latter for a pardon
on the ground that he had not been all
lowed a fair trial. The sentence of the
court was suspension from duty or IL
years on half pay. Half pay will amount
10 about $1,000 year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
No Change in the Dorsey Case-The
STOLEN BOoks Not Wound

No Change In the Dorsey Case-The
Stolen Books Not Found.
ATLANTA. GA, April 24.-To-day Mr..
Dorsey, through his counsel, made a for
mai demand upon MI. Fink for his re-
lease Of the Georgia division of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Rail-
road. This demand Mr.. Fink refused to
comply with, and the counsel for the
Georgia receiver withdrew. What will
be done next is either not decided upon
or is kept from the public. An appeal to
Judge Pardee for the removal of Mr..
Fink, so far as his control Of the Georgia
division lis concerned, OF the use of force
to gain control, seems to be
the only hone for Mr.. Dorsey. To
morrow the question of the permanent
receiyership is set for argument be-
fore Judge Hammond. Yesterday,
however. he stated that he
would not hear this question unless
Mr.. Dorsey was allowed to take possess
sion upon application. In consequence
of this it is believed that the case will be
called but not considered.
There is nothing new in the bond mat
ter. Treasurer Hardeman returned from
New York to-day, where he has been on
business connected with the new bonds.
The cistern in which the lost county re-
cleaned out to-day, but none of the books
were found, although the covers for all of
them We're taken out of the cistern. Evil
IDENTIFY the backs were torn or cut off,
thrown into the cistern and the books
taken somewhere else. Experts claim
that the conditions of the backs show that
they have not been in the water longer
than year, although the records were
stolen three years ago.
A SMALL BOY STABBED.
This afternoon Jim Garyey, a small
white boy. L years of age, was stabbed by
William Perry, a cOlOred man, the blade
Of the knife entering his breast above the
heart, and intlicting what is believed to
be fatal wound. The boy, it seems, was
at hydrant for the purpose of drinking
water wnen the negro, who is
semplOyed at the warehouse where
the hydrant is located, expOstulated
with him fer wasting the water. The
boy continued, and the negro pushed him
away. AS he did so the boy struck Perry
with a walking stick, and the negro re-
turned the blow with his hand, in which
was an open knife. The negro says that
he had no intention Of cutting Garvev,
and when he hit him he did not think
about having the knife in his
hand. Perry was arrested soon
after the stabbing at his home on
Peters street. A strong feeling exists
against the negro, and talk of lynchiDg
him caused his transfer from police head
quarters to the Jail. At a late hour to-
night Garyey was rational, but very weak,
and his recovery was considered. doubtful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
A Brutal Murder.

FARMERsVILLE, La, April 24.-Tues-
day night four men went to the planta.
ton of A. II. Mabey, in this parish, took
a negro woman living there out of her
house and began whipping her. Her
cries awoke Mr.. Mabey, who at once
dressed himself and started TO learn the
cause Of the disturbance. When he was
within twenty yards Of the place, one Of
the men shot him through the heart, kill
ing him instantly. The four men then left
Immediately. The woman has identified
two Of the men, W. G. Henderson and
Walter Ferguson, who were arrested yes.
terday, charged with murder. 1t is re-
ported that Henderson recently had some
trouble with Mr.. Mabey. The preliml-
nary examination will take place next
Wednesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
The LONDON Exnlosion.

LONDON, April 2l.-lt Is now quite
clear that the explosion yesterday was
not caused by gas. The officials say II
was caused by spontaneous Ignition Of
sbecimens of tOrpedOes which bad been
sent 70 the Admiralty for inspection.
The Globe this afternoon repeated the
story that the police authorities still hold
70 the theory that the explosion IN the
Admiralty Office yesterday was the result
Of private malice against Mr.. Swanson,
chief clerk In the secretary's depart
meut.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
Seesawing of the Markets.

LONDON, April 24-The stock market
was liteless, pending further news from
Russia concerning the Afghan matter
COnsOls tlattened somewhat on the news
from Cairo regarding the Franco Egyptian
affair. 1t is not believed, however, that
the matter will assume a serious phase.
The Paris bOurse opened steady, but re-
lapsed because of the report that the
French Consul at Cairo had gone to AL
eXandria. The changes in prices are un-
important.
The Berlin bourse was firmer. Reas-
suring advices from London caused oper-
ators to speculate for a rise.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
An Advance in wages.

LOWELL, MASS, April 2i.-The Lowell
Carpet Manufacturing Company has
raised the wages Of its weayers 10 the
same rates as paid before the cut down
early last February. The advance is from
9 Clio cents 20 cents per card on ingram,
and from 90 . cents for round mill work.
When the stocking operatives went back
b. work In February they were told that
their wages would be restored as soon as
times would hermit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
REGIsTRATIoN IN IRELAND.
A Stormy Discussion on the Bill in the
House Of Commons.

A stormy Discussion on the Bill in the
House Of Commons.
LONDON, April 24.-There was a stormy
discussion in the House of Commons this
evening over the bill for the registration
Of voters ia Ireland. Col John p. Nolan,
Home Rule member for Galway county,
moved 70 amend the bill by providing that
charges for registration be provided for by
the general government, and not be de-
frayed by local rates. Premier Gladstone
vigorously opposed the amendment. and
drew a gloomy picture Of It's possible re-
suits. Mr.. Childers, Chancellor Of
the Exchequer, implored the Irish
members to have patience, ana showed
that their proposal would cause an addi-
tional burden upon the taxpayers Of fl30,-
600. Col. Nolan, however, was obdurate,
and the amendment was carried by n vote
of 90 20 Sc. After the announcement Of the
vote Mr.. Gladstone adjourned the debate
in order that the government might con-
slider the question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
nclrnsrs WeIcome tn the prlncc.

BELFAST. April 24.-fhe Prince and
Princess Of Wales landed from the royal
ship to-day. Notwithstanding that rain
was falling steadily vast crowds assem-
bed 70 welcome the royal visitors aud
much enthusiasm prevailed.
The trip OF the royal party 10 Donegal
was marred by inelement weather. They
received, however, a genuine and hearty
welcome everywhere. This evening they
attend the Mayors ball at ulster Hall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
Postal Clerk Wells Flight

WAsnfsGToN, April 2i.-The Chief
Post Ofice Inspector has received infor-
nation that Postal Clerk Wells. who ran
away with the registered mail between
New Orleans and Port Eads. Louisiana,
was at III Paso, Tex, on Wednesday. lt
ie supposed that he crossed the river 10
Mexico and thereby escaped his pursuers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25

HoGANsvrLLE. GA. April 24-L1st
Monday the wife Of Sanford Norris, of
Merlwcther county. made some pickles OF
poke roots, and ate some Of them, which
may prove fatal % her. She says she had
often eaten 70 before without any bad re-
suits. but this time IL proved poisonous.
Her physician said early this morning
that She was diving.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25

WAsHINGTON, April 24.-No further
action has been taken in the case Of Col
lector Craig, Of Virginia, who declined to
resign at the request Of the Secretary OF
the Treasury. IL has been referred 10 the
President, and il is understood that he
Will order the suspension OF Mr.. Craig.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-25
A Qnick Voyage.

VICTORIA, b. O., April 2i.-The ship
State OF Maine, Captain Nichols, arrived
In the Royal Roads yesterday. She left
Shanghai March 2J, at II O'Clock in the
morning, and made the distance in %
days. This is the quickest trip on record.
there were French cruisers and 4 Rus
sian man-of-war outside that port.