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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
TWO B0YSROB THE MAILS.
CLEVER RSWINDLING ON A NORTH
CAROLINA STAR ROUTE.

Government Inspectors Bafied for n
Long TIme-Decoy Letters Establish
the Culprits Identity, but Conviction
still Impossible-A Conversation over
heard by a Well Digger Ends the
Chapter.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-Inspector
Henderson, OF the Post Office Depart
ment, has just returned from North Car
olina, where he succeeded in causing the
arrest of two mail robbers, who, though
mere lads had, by the neatness and dex-
terity of their operations, bafiied the skill
of the inspectors for long time. Since
June l a number of complaints have
reached the Post Office Department that
registered letters passing between Sails
bury and Albemarle, n. c., have been
rihed. These towns are connected by a
star route over which the malls were car
ried by George H. Eagle, aged II years.
After careful examination the inspect
ors concluded that Eagle was robbing the
mails.
BAFFLED DESPITE DECOY.
Decoy letters containing marked money
were placed in the registered pouch and
a watch placed upon Eagle. Upon his
letters were found to have been rifled, and
Eagle was promptly arrested. No money
was found on his person, and the inspec-
tors were forced to release him for lack Of
evidence, though confident of his guilt.
EAGLE DISAPPEARS.
On the night of his discharge Eagle
bought horse and disappeared in the
pineWoods. Some time alterward while
digging at the bottom of we'll on the
premises of one Almond the welldigger
heard Jethro Almond, a lad of 1S years,
confess TO his father that he had the
money stolen by Eagle. The father told
his son to keep the money. Almond had
formerly carried the mail over the same
route.
AMOND ARRESTED.
The well-digger informed the inspectors
of the facts, and Almond was arrested and
proofs of the GRIM secured. Eagle was
arrested yesterday in Arkansas, where he
had fled. 1t appears that the boys had
met in the woods and opened the pouches
with homemade tools. An old knife had
been converted into an exceedingly keen,
serviceable saw.
CUTTING THE CLASPs-
With this tool the clasps of the pouches
were severed on one side, bent back with
another instrument, and room thus Sc
cured for the insertion of a band in the
pouch. The letters were skillfully opened,
the money distracted, and with the aid of
a bottle of mucilage the envelope was
neatly resealed. The Almonds seems to
have been custodian OF the stolen funds.
Inspector Henderson says that this was
one of the cleverest devices for rObbing
the mails he has ever discovered.
A TRANSFER AGENE ARRESTED.
RUTLAND, VT, Sept. 3.-Darwin c.
Pierce, 40 years old, transfer mail agent
in the depot tor eighteen years, was ar
rested to-day charged with robbing the
mails, and was put under 1000 bonds.
Valuable letters have been missed here
since March, and nearly the whole mail
of July II last, with bank papers amount
ing to $40,0 900, was lost. Detectives have
been at work several weeks and postal
card dropped in the freight yard gave a
clue. Pierce Las stood well in the COM
munitv. He has wife and three chill
dren, and denies his guilt. He will soon
have hearing.
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j. G. FREEMAN DEAD.
his Election to Congress and Appoint
ment OF Flipper to West Point.

His Election to Congress and Appoint
ment of Flipper to West Point.
ATLANTA, Sept. 3.-James G. Freeman,
Sr., prominent and wealthy citizen Of
Atlanta, died at his residence this after
noon of complication of troubles, among
which was Inflammation Of the bowels.
The deceased in 1872 was nominated by
the Republican Fifth District convention,
held at Griffin, as a candidate to make
the race against Luther J. Glenn. a
Democrat, and prominent lawyer Of At
lanta. Mr.. Freeman defeated Mr. Glenn
after a heated campaign. He served
two years in Congress and then retired
from public life. When elected to Con.
gress he resided in Griffin. A few years
after he removed to Atlanta, where he has
since lived. Congressman Freeman will
be remembered as having appointed the
negro Flipper, of Atlanta, a cadet at West
Point, who, after entering the army was
cOurt-martialed for some crookedness re-
garding financial matters while serving
with his command in the West.
CRUSHED BY CARS.
Lem. Mitchell, q brakeman of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railroad
while coupling cars near the shops OF the
company, this afternoon, was badly
mashed between the cars, and will die.
A. NJ. Gunby, resident of Atlanta of
considerable prominence, died this after
noon, aged S4. He was one of the found
ers of the Eagle and Phenix mills of Co
lumbus,
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York capitalists offered me the presidency
OF narrow-gauge railroad to be running
from CovingtOn to the falls on Yellow
river, fourteen miles distant. The finest
water power in the world exists at these
falls, and five Lowell Mass. mill owners
would utilize this power il a railroad was
punt. The project at once presented
itself as good investment. l accepted
the presidency, and soon saw what fine
leid we would have to run the road to
Macon.
TO ENTER MACON.
"The syndicate agreed with me and we
have been quietly working since toward
the building of the Macon and Covington
railroad. The distance is seventy miles,
and VIII traverse the counties of Jasper,
Newton, Jones and Bibb. The survey
and right of way has been secured almost
to Macon, and the surveying party will
reach there Thursday. The line traverses
some OF the richest lands in the State, and
develop section which will prove OF i'm
mense revenue to the road. We have let
the contract to build the road to the larg-
est construction company in the coun-
try OF which Mr. Il. c. Macher is at the
head.
COST OF THE ROAD.
"The road is TO be completed, the rolling
stock furnished, and the cost is not to
exceed $4,000 per mile. Before work
begins on the road we want $4,000 sub
scription to the stock of the concern from
the people of Blbb county. If this is
secured the contract calls for the compile
tlon of the road to Macon by Aug. l, 1886.
We will try and secure an entry into the
city over the old Macon and Augusta
track. We shall build fine warehouse
bere, and there is no doubt but that the
road win be fine feeder TO the citXO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
SOCIALIST SNAKES.
Chicago AgitatOrs Throwing Out a Drag
Net TO Entrap LRbOrers.

Chicago Agitators Throwing Out Drag
Net TO Entrap LRbOrers.
CHICAGO, Sept. 3.-The Central Labor
Union, the main directory body of the
Socialists Of Chicago, an organization
which comprises II trades unions. and
represents the Soclalistic labor strength
offrom 5000 to 5000 men, has now as
sumed the offensive In the socialistic
war against the Trades Assembly. The
avowed intention OF the Socialistic
leaders in this war is the crushing and
dismemberment Of the whole Trades As
sembly. The present move of the Social
lists is to send around committees TO all
meetings Of trades unions, and to large
shops and factories. wherever from 30 10
1000 hands are employed, and ask the
latter formally 20 come and join In their
big demonstration on Sunday next at
Market square and Ogden's grove. These
committees report daily as 10 their sue
cess, and from their reports 10 seems that
they are fairly successful. Among those
who have promised TO attend next Sun
days turnout are the Bricklayers' and
StOnemasOns' Union, two numerous and
powerful bodies OF men, among the mem
bers Of which Socialists are quite strong
BY soliciting workers OF all kinds 10 join
in S0cialistic Sunday demonstrations and
obtaining their consent, the Socialists hope
70 cripple the Trades Assembly picnic Of
the day following.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
PISTOL BETTER MAN DAGGER,
A Baltimore Saloon Keeper Gets the
Best of a Cowarely Quintette

A Baltimore Saloon Keeper Gets the
Best of a Cowarely Quintette.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 3.--To-daY party OF
Italians entered the drinking saloon Of
Walter Welch IN the western section Of
the city, and passing into the rear room
acted in disorderly manner. Welch or
dered them out, and drove them from his
premises at the point of a revolver. Short
ly afterward five of them returned, part
entering through the front door and others
by the rear They were armed with dag
gers, and made break for Welch with
murderOus intent. Welch had his pistol
near and fred at the foremost of his as
sailants, Frank ID. Antonio, who fell dead.
The ball entered his head near the left
eye. HIS aocOmplices then retreated.
The jury of inquest rendered verdict of
self-defense and Welch was liberated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
MIR. FosTER's SUCCESSOR.

The Field of Candidates Now Being
Revisited by GOssipers.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Now that Min.
lister Foster is on his way home, the
claims of the various applicants for the
Spanish mission are being vigorously
pressed upon the Secretary Of State. The
leading candidates are understood TO be
ex.Goy. Reynolds, OF Missouri, and Gen.
John A. McClernand, Of Illinois Ken
tueky has several candidates for the
office. One OF them is that of Col. T. j..
Jones, known locally as ST. Lovely
Jones'" who. being rich. cultivated and
Of good family, has Yet SO long sought
yainly 10 be Governor Of Kentucky.
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Minister Phelps Congratulated.

LONDON, Sept. 3.-l'he Times, COM
mentng on the address mad, yesterday
by United States Minister Phelps, on the
occasion OF the opening Of the Workmon's
club at Rugby, says that he Is treadlng
With success in the footsteps Of Mr..
Lowell. "He has a readiness In the use
Of speech, and remarkable power Of inter-
esting his auditors on public OCCASIONS"
says the Times. land he may be congratu-
lated on his manner OF avoiding the utter
nnce Of anything that could give offence
20 either political party or 10 the country
az a whole.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
WARDS ALIBI.
George Hall of Charlotte Sends Testi
mony by Telegraph.

George Hall of Charlotte Sends Testt-
mOny by Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.--Chas. j. Ward
who was arrested here on Tuesday last as
a fugitive from justice, and charged with
the murder OF Callie Gordon at High
Shoals, Ga, on July last, through
his attorney, applied for writ Of
habeas corpus to-day. Testimony was
offered to show that Ward is man Of
good character Judge Merrick, before
whom the case was brought, adjourned
the hearing until tomorrow, to enable the
police to prepare their case. Yesterday
Ward sent dispatch to George 5. Hall, a
resident OF Charlotte, y. c., that he was
under arrest here for murder on July 4,
and in answer received n reply certifying
"that on the day named he Ward was
employed there by Hall "a a brickmason,
ana was so employed some time after that
datep
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RnrelnrY nt Anstell.

AUsTELL, GA, Sept. 3.-Burglars en-
tered G.. W. Benefits store last night,
aud secured $3.50 worth Of clothing and
shoes. They removed brick from the outside
OF the chimney. and entered through the
fireplace. The bricks we're replaced, but
the tools were left behind. 1t is probable
that the tools will lead to the detection Of
the thief Mr.. Bennett offers reward Of
$25 for the arrest Of the depredators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
A WARRANT FOR AMENDS
The Father of the Victims Ask that He
be ArreAted

The Father of the Victims Ask that He
be Arrested.
HOBoKEE, N. j., Sept. 3.-There is no
change in the condition Of c. G. Amende,
the druggist, whose mistake caused the
death of Gretchen and Ella Hotz, and
who attempted to commit suicide by swal-
lowing atrOpia. He is believed, how
ever, to be out of danger. He has not yet
been informed Of the death Of the second
victim-Miss Ella.
WARRANT FOR AMENDE.
Charles f. Holtz. whose two daughters
lost their lives through the blunder Of
Druggist Amende, accompanied by DR..
August LOWenthal, JT., who was be-
trOthed to Miss Gretchen, appeared be-
fore Recorder McDonough. Of Hcboken,
this evening, and swore out a warrant for
the druggists arrest Tor causing the death
OF the young ladies.
FEARS FOR AMENDE's SANITY.
The warrant was issued, but acting
Chief OF Police EdmOudson decided not
to have it served for the present al least,
as Mr. Amende Is unable to leave his
room. His residence. however, will be
kept under police surveillance. His con-
dition is frequently reported to the au-
thorities. His attendants have noticed
that the morphine and atropia which he
took in succession have affected his mind.
UNAWARE OF THE DEATHS.
He realizes that be made a dreadful
mistake, but appears 20 have forgotten
the fatal results, as he frequently inquiries
as TO the condition Of Mr.. H0ltz's daugh-
ters. Mr.. Amende's friends believe that
he will become a maniac when he learns
OF Ella HOltz's death. His attendants
make no mention OF the tragedy in his
presence, and change the subject when
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
siIvcr Coinage Doomed.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-secrotery Man
ming this afternoon met small party Of
bankers in the Treasury building. The
bankers gathered assurance from the
interview with Secretary Manning that
the administration was a unit in desire
no abolish the silver coinage law AZ the
next session Of Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
GRRONIMO's WOUNDS.
He Escapes into the Woods Filled With
Bullets and Red with Blood.

BWTTUV9 VIII
FORT BOWIE, ARI., Sept. 3.--Lieut.
Guy Z. Husea has just returned from
Mexico with 80 men, having made 1, 900
miles since May 10. He has in charge
fifteen of Geronimo's squaws and chill
dren as prisoners. He reports that in the
late fight Geronimo picked up his favor
ite child and rushed out Of the camp.
Then he was surprised and had TO run
a gauntlet OF fifty rifles in the hands OF
the best shots Of the Chircahuas and San
Carlos tribes He was shot twice and
dropped the boy and ran, covered with
blood and with his left arm shattered. His
s0uaws, who are among the prisoners,
say that he was shot through the body.
Some of them say that he is dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
GRANTS MONUMENT.
An Old Soldier whose Ideas are Shared
by the Nation.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-The Grant fund
committee to-day received letter from
one Of Gen. Grants old soldiers, living in
Michigan City. Ind. This passage oc-
CURED in it: "The feeling is pretty gen.
eral I'm the West that as the Empire City
secured the remains OF Gen. Grant over
the protest OF nine-terths OF the citizens
OF the United States, she is in duty bound
10 plnce a monument over the grave OF
the grand old commander At her own ex-
nense. and second TO no other monument
in the country, butsuperior to all Others"
The receipts by the committee to-day
were Sl36, n grand total OF $50, III Al.
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.1oNGINs cENTRAL CITY.
,,a objects in Building the Ma
-ul CDvIngtnn EaiIrnAd.

,,' "Njects In Building the Ma
h '"' Covlngton Railroad.
Ir,. eo'N' Sept 3.-The remains Of A.
..r l old citizen Of Irwinton. who
~ '.a Yesterday, passed through
morning to Savannah. where
Ir '--e AioiDrJ.P. Holmes. who was
's.r,.. yesterday, took place this
Ihs "om his residence, at 4:3O
ars.Il,, l,e'' 80. A. Clark conducting
NJ. ct'e emonies.
|E c..'' VINO boards with Owen Cas-
.s ..i OF Fifth and Mulberry
fe.r.r., ,',en taking quinlne for obllls.
liJie. ~ sum mt about II O'Clock Mr..
IaIaw.i dp bottle OF morphine and
nte. H." Arge dose, thinking IL
iY crf. was found this morning I'm a
Do ees.. concitlon and the rlimor
o.le. V.. General that he attemptad
-p.asti ti.' tessady informed me NESys
mMalo mat il was taken
y bh air. Kelly is now in a fair
beN. A BIG SCHEME.
we'd =. correspondent TODAY ,n,.r.
Con ass Y eng L. J. Livingstone. of the
fersl \. ylngt0n railroad. He said.
ago syndicate Of New
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
hfODFRATE IN TONK.

The speech was extremely moderate In
tone. Lord Randolph referred 70 Baron de
Staal the Russian Ambassador 10 Eng
land, as a most cultivated and accom-
plished gentleman. The Liberals, the
speaker said, had left the Afghan negotia-
tlons in deadlock. The last dispatches
before the retirement OF the Liberal
party from power were stern
and gncOmprOmising. Lord Dufferin
aud Col. Ridgway, he said, had
agreed 10 the new frontier line which
gave the Ameer full command over the
Zulficar. The government was hopeful
that by moderation and perseverance an
arrangement would be made with Russia
10 give the present state OF affairs perma-
nence and security. Lord Randolph tes-
titled to the Ameer's fidelity and loyalty
throughout the negotiations. Many
members OF Parliament, the Lord Mayor
OF London, the Mayor Of York and the
mayors Of several other cities listened TO
Lord Randolph's address.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04

PARIS, Sept. 3. 3.--Deputies Dreyfus and
Lebaudy. both representing the Depart
ment OF seine-et-Oise. settled a political
quarrel today by a duel. Lebaudy WAS
wounded. This makes the third political
duel fought here within a week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04

NEW YORK, Sept. 3-Ex-Senator Gwin,
NJ california, 5ied az noon to-day at the
New York hotel. Senator Call, OF Cali
fornia. was with him at the time OF his
death. No member OF his family was
present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
COTTON SET BACK.
The General Average Falls from 81
Points 10 81 IN Month.

The General Average Falls from 81
Points 20 81 In Month.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 3.-The monthly
report Of the National Cotton Exchange
says Of the growing crops: "For the first
time this season the reports show u deterL
oration in crop prospects, but the shedding
has been 10 prevalent during the greater
portion Of August that excepting Nir-
ginia and Florida no State has held its
former rating Rust and worms have
also done some harm. Bottom lands
complain Of excessive rains and cessa-
tion thereof would do much toward bring
ing those sections mp. Drought has been
the trouble on the uplands and through
out the greater part of Texas, but in tho
latter state particularly timely showers
have iallcn quite recently in many local
ties aud the prospects nave accordingly
frightened IN the districts 80 favored.
LABOR PLENTIFUL.
Labor. as a rule, is sufficient and is
working well. Taken altogether the crop
has met with a reverse, but fay0rlng sea
sons from now on. with a late freeze,
would 90 far toward compensation for the
reasons above stated. The percentage
has been reduced from 81 at the end Of
July T. 81 now. Appended are the State
averages: virginia 81, North Carolina 80,
south Carolina 50, Georgia "a, Florida ~,
Alabama %, Tennessee 9l. Arkansas 80,
Mississippi ~, Louisiana 81, Texas 30.
Average for the belt 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
LORD CHURCHLEs SPEECH.
Predictions OF Peaceful Future for
Great Britain.

LONDON, Sept. 3.-.-Lord Randolph
Churchill, Secretary Of State for India,
delivered an address at Sheffield this even
ing in the course Of which he said that
there was no reason as yet TO regret the
absence Of coercion in Ireland. He also
said he was glad 10 announce that the
Afghan frontier question had been settled,
Russia having largely modified her
otafuna
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
KNIGHTS or LABOR.
A Grand Assembly Organized and
United with the Farmers Union.

A Grand Assembly Organized and
United with the Farmers Union.
GALVESTON, Sept. 3.-Tne knights Of
Labor perfected the organization Of the
Grand Assembly by eleotng full set Of
officers, with Henry Golden, Of Galveston,
as Master Workman. The Farmers
Union, Of Texas, has united with the
knights. From this amalgamated order
bankers and lawyers VIII be excluded,
as well as salOon.keepers and gamblers.
The delegates claim that the aim OF the
assembly is not 10 promote strikes, but 70
prevent them by arbitration.
A VICTORY FOR THE KNIGHTS.
The strike Of the Knights Of Labor
against the Gulf, Colorado aud Santa Fe
Railroad Company ended to-day, with the
mutual signing oil articles OF agreement
regulating rates Of wages. and guaran-
teeing immunity 20 ali striking employees.
The strike caused n total cessation OF tho
freight business for four days, ending last
Sunday. Since that time until noon
to-day only a limited number Of men have
been at work. The railroad company are
heavy losers IN this contest with tho
knights OF Labor along their lines
throughout the State. A schedule OF
wages was agreed upon. 10 shows the
exact extent OF the concessions TO the
Knights, but has not yet been made
public.
COAL MINERS DIVIDED.
PITTsBURG. PA, Sept. 3.-There is a
divisiOl among the MOnongahelA valley
coal miners that will result disastrously
70 the miners union or the Knights OF
Labor. The latter has ordered a strike on
Saturday next for an advance TO Be. per
bushel, and the officials Of the miners
union are opposing IL. II the men 10 out
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
Killed WhiIe Grouse Hunting.

LONDON, Sept, 3.--Lt. Gem. John n.
Melville Bablngtop, Of the British army,
was killed to-day while shooting grouse
In the county OF Dumfries, Scotland, BY
the accidental discharge OF bis gun.
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Mr.. McGregnr Eenews His Promise.

MT. WtNFNNUT NsIIINW7 I1I7 To
poRrREE, sept. 3.-At the Land con-
ference here today Mr.. McGregor, Of
Chicago, in moving n motion ascribing
the condition or the crofters to the action
OF their landlords, renewed bis promise Of
moral and material support from America
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-04
COL. BEE NOTIFIED.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 3.-Col. Bee, the
Chinese Consul, received the following
dispatch from Evanston, Wy. r., to-day
relative 10 the massacre Of Chinese at
Rock Springs yesterday:
The number OF Chinese killed outright
was II. There are large number Of
wounded still in the hills, many Of whom
will probably die. The Chinese dare not
90 out in search OF them. The dispatch
concludes by stating that II was nothing
but massacre OF defenseless people.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-12
A SERIOUS AGcIDENT
Horses Fall Into Ditch on Eishep Street.-The Carriage Broken and ats

Horses Fall Into Ditch on Bishop
 Street.-The Carriage Broken and Its
 Occupants Injured.
 Last evening H. B. Allen and H. M. liar land, both of Wallingford, who had been at- tending the races, started for home. MT. AL len, not wishing to drive his horse home singly, hired one from Barker & McDon- aids stables to hitch up with his own and thus get home in better and easier style. They started up Orange street followed by Samuel Barrett and L. M. Thomson, also of Wallingford who were also homewnrd bound with their own team. When they reached Bishop street the horses were turned toward State street. MT. Allen, who was driving saw red light ahead of him which he took for danger signal, and took the side of the street the farthest removed from the light. This proved to be mistake, for moment later the horses went tumbling into ditch six feet deep and the occupants were thrown headlong over the dash on top of the horses. The parties behind them refined up just in time to save themselves from similar accident and at once went to work to rescue their friends pulled out of the ditch but little hurt, but not so with Mr Harland. He was grooming from pain and was taken into house near by and Dr. Russell was sent for. He found that the unfortunate man had received a frac- tnre of one rib and one ankle was badly sprained. After caring for him he was re- moved in a carriage to David Cowells on State street and put to bed. The horses were dug out by Messrs. Barrett and Thomson and it is surprising that neither of them had any bones broken, although they were se- verely strained. MT. Allen paid $500 for his horse and says he valued him much higher than that. The neckyoke of the carriage pole was broken and the pole itss6 was twisted Aside from this but little damage WAS done to the carriage