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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
DEATH OF A PRACTICAL JOKER
Some of the Early Escapades OF an Ec-
centric Citizen of Huntingdon.

Some of the Early EscSpades OF an Ec-
centric Citizen of Huntingdon.
HUNTINGDON, PA, Feb. 2I.-Andrew
Johnston, aged SO, one of the Oldest resi-
dents of this city, died on Tuesday last
and was inferred yesteFday in the Protes-
tant Cemetery, leaving behind him con-
siderable property.
He was the second son of Rev. John
Johnston, who was the earliest regular
Presbyterian minister in this region and
widely known throughout the State 100
years ago. Andrew Johnston was always
regarded in this neighbOrhOod as a strange
and original character and was long
noted for his eccentricities and for the
fantastic Jokes he perpetrated upon neigh
0ors and acquaintance in his youth
Once, just for the fun of the thing. he
DleW up with powder the porticO OF the
residence OF David McMurtrie, ST., where
the venerable old gentleman was wont to
sit day after day.
In lo45, while making "A random jour
ney through the West, he tarried few
days at NauvOo, ILL.,, at that time the seat
of Joseph Smiths Mormon government.
Here he committed a curious prank, for
which he nearly paid with his life. Dur
ing a review of official troops upon the
up6TIdI eSpla0au6 before JQ9 palace OF
the prophet, Johnston strOlled with one
companion into the magnificent Mormon
temple, and, stopping in front of the large
baptismal font, irreverently inquired OF
The guard as to what purpose this large
trough was put. His companion eau
toned him against making such remarks,
but Johnston sat down on the spot and
began to roll up his trousers preparatory
TO wading in the sacred font. These pre-.
paratiOns made he dashed boldly into the
water with his unsanctifed feet. John
ston barely had time to leap out of the
font and escape from the temple. A
dozen imperial guards followed in hot
pursuit. With his cOmrade he immedi-
ately left NauvOO on horseback at full
speed and did not rest, except for few
hours each night for sleep, until he
reached Pittsburg, where his friend left
him for fear of death at the hands of his
pursuers. From there Johnston made
his way home alone in safety, although
closely tracked the whole way by the
Mormon emissaries. Only after several
years had passed in the rural quiet of
those times did he again feel security.
But he continued to practice his oddities
all the same.
During the late war he was bitter
partisan of the South, merely because, it
is said, his neighbors were all enthusias-
tic UniOnists. He named one of his sons
Robert H Lon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
CAPT. PINps DESIRES.
He Wishes a Copy of Every Paper il
the United States and Canadas

He Wishes Copy of Every Paper in
the United States and Canadas
CHICAGO, Feb. 2S-The proprietors,
publishers and editors of newspapers are
notified that Capt. Bedford PIN has ex-
pressed a desire to present the British
Museum with single copy of every daily
newspaper published in the United States
and Canadas, and also one COPY of every
weekly paper published in the UDited
States and Canadas, including a COPY of
the weekly issue of all the daily journals.
lie would make this collection and pre-
sentation as a tangible evidence of the
growth and developments of these cOun-
tries, and, through the medium of the AS
sOciated Press, requests the proprietors or
publishers of all daily papers to forward
one perfect specimen copy of their publi-
cations of the issue dated March 5. 1885.
or day or two thereafter, containing an
account of the Inauguration of Presi-
dent Cleveland. The weekly papers
will please forward single COPY
of their issue for the first week in March.
Care should be taken to securely wrap
the papers so that they will reach their
destination without being torn and sOiled.
Address to Capt. Bedford PIN, No. 3
Crown Office Row, Temple, e. c., Lon
don, England. 1t is Capt Pins inten-
tion to classify and substantially bind
the papers in volumes by States, Prov
luces and Territories, and request the
British Government to place them in the
public archives of the British Museum.
where they will be open to inspection by
visitors and be carefully preserved
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Count ToIstoI Can't Resign.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 23.-COunt Toll
stoi, Minister Of the Interior, has re-
signed, but the Gar declines to accept
his resignation. Count Tolstoi, hoWever,'
persists in his purpose, pleading that the
excessive duties of his office, owing to the
activity Of the Nihilists, are undermining
his health.
REASONS FOR THE COUNTS RESIGNATION
1t is reported that the real reason for
Count TOlstOi's offer to resign lies in the
conduct of NJ. de Giers, the Russian For
eign Minister, in abrogating many OF the
harsh and arbitrary decrees issued by
Count TOlstOI in his efforts to suppress
strikes among the agricultural and indus
trial labOrers throughout Russia. These
strikes have recently assumed alarming
proportions, and Count TOlstOi has en-
deavored to suppress them by force. M.
de Giers has insisted on more moderate
treatment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Mr.. CLEVELAND'S ADVENT
COCRTESIES To THE INCOMING
ADMINISTRATION.

Dinner Party in the White House on
the Eve of Inauguration-Presi
Arthur to Participate in all the Cere-
monies-Everyshing in Order-Mr. La
mar to be in the Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Ex-President
Arthur proposes to do everything in his
power to make President-elect Cleve-
lands advent in Washington pleasant.
To this end he gives a dinner party in
honor of the President-elect on the even
ing Of March 3. 1t will be the finest ain
ner ever given in the White House.
Besides Messrs. Cleveland and Hem
bricks the present Cabinet and
some prominent Democrats win
be invited, among the latter those
who are likely to be in Mr.. Cleveland's
Cabinet. President Arthur will partici-
pate in all of the inaugural ceremonies.
rhe President-elect will ride with Presi-
dent Arthur in the latter's carriage in the
inaugural procession. Nor does Presi-
dent Arthur propose, as has been re-
ported, to leave Washington abruptly on
the afternoon of March 4. On the
contrary he will remain here for a week
or more before returning to New York.
He has accepted an invitation from Secre-
tary Frelinghuysen to remain at his resi-
dence from March until he leaves Wash
ingtOn The White House is in perfect
order in every respect.
EVERYTHING IN ORDER.
The President was SO anxious that the
administration of President-elect Cleve-
land should begin smoothly, that he re-
quested the members of the Cabinet some
time ago to make every preparation p0ssi-
ble for the transfer of their departments
to their successors with as little
friction as possible. Hence it is that all
the members of the Cabinet can tender
their resignation on March 4 and turn
over their departments the next day TO
their successors in such condition that
their successors shall not be at all en-
barassed.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT AND MR.. LAMAR.
ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 23.-Mr. Cleve-
land finished the first draft Of his inaugu-
raj address to-day. Mr.. Lamar arrived
here to-day. He had long talk with Mr..
Cleveland this evening. MIR. Cleveland
wants him in his Cabinet. Mr.. Lamar
has expressed an unwillingness To enter
it, but 1t is understood that Mr.. Cleveland
has overcome this and that MIR. Lamar
will be in the Cabinet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
THREE BOYS IN LUCK.
They Find a Box Containing $41O in a
Hollow Tree into which they Chased a

They Find Box Containing S4IO in a
Hollow Tree into which they Chased a
Fox.
WARREN, PA, Feb. 22.-On Thursday
three lads, Clay Wright, Thomas Horan
and Chamberlain Wright chased a fox
into the hollow of fallen tree in the
woods near Poplar Run, Pa. While
punching in the hole with stick one OF
the boys discovered small tin cash box
hidden in some dead leaves in the hollow
OF the tree. 1t was locked with a small
brass paddock. The boys broke Ehe lock.
The box contained three 800 greenbacks,
five tens and three twenties. They were
in separate packages. Each package
was wrapped around the middle with a
narrow strip of yellow paper and pinned.
The amount in each package was marked
on the paper in blue ink. The bills were
all in excellent condition. The box
looked as though it might have been lying
in the leaves long time. There was no
scrap of writing or mark that would give
any clue to the ownership of the money.
There has been no robbery in this vicinity
within the recollection of the Oldest in
habltant. Whom the money may have
belonged to, and how, why, and when it
was hidden in the hollow tree are mystic
ries which no one can at present clear up.
The money has been divided equally be-
tween the three boys.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
THE DUBLIN TRIALS.
A Statement from Lord TreveIyan
Causes "A Roar of Laughter.

Causes "A Roar of Laughter.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-In\ the House OF
Commons Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, Home
Rule member for the county of Longford,
Ireland. asked Mr.. Trevelyan, late Chief
Secretary for Ireland, in view of certain
recent trials in Dublin, to withdraw the
expression he Lad used concerning them,
that they were cases made by a person
who was trumping up charges" at
least so far as the remark might refer to
William O'Brien, editor of United Ire
tdnd and Home Rule member for MallOw,
and the plaintiff in most of the cases.
Mr.. TIevelyan denied that when he used
the expression he referred to Mr.. O'Brien,
but to Detective Merkeliohn, who. after
having been discharged from Scotland
Yard, was employed to work up material
for the cases referred to. Mr.. Trevelvan
had used the expression to protect him
self and Earl Spencer, the VicerOy, from
the danger they were in. He knew that
attempts were being made to blacken
their characters. For instance. an agent
of secret lnqtiry agency had recently
visited woman OF immoral character,
and by improper means obtained letters
signed with fictitious names and sent
them to Dublin. This agent carried
pocket photographs of Mr.. Trevelyan
and asked the woman if she did not rec
ognize them as the portraits of an ac-
quaintance. When the woman said she
did not the agent asked her to recall that
answer, and told her that it would be
worth money to her if she did recognize
the pictures as those of an acquaintance.
At this point of Mr.. Trevelyan's narra-
tive the whole house rOared with laughter.
When this had somewhat subsidized, Mr..
VIM. O'Brien jumped to his feet and cried
out amidst great cheering from the Par
nellites, with reference to the shameful
grotesque statement, but the Speaker in
terrupted him at this point, and demand
ed he withdraw the words. This Mr.
OBrien at once did, and said he would
be content to let the House decide be-
tween himself and Mr.. Trevelyan
Mr.. Trevelyan replied that he would
net have made such a statement as the
one he had just uttered unless he had
full means Of confirming the same, and
said he was able to produce the most alb
sOlute proof of the truth of his statement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Two Cities Ripe for Cholera.

The Philadelphia Medical NeooS, in
treating of "ChOlera Prospects," says ed
itoriallY that the soil of two great cities,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, is thoroughly
saturated with organic matter by s0akage
from cess-pQols, vaults and leaky sewers,
and if it is true that cholera flourshes
upon such soil, their prospects are
gloomy. 1t would be easy to specify
many small cities and towns which are
even worse prepared to meet Asiatic
cholera than those two, and which are
doing nothing. Much could be done by
State and municipal authorities, and the
Ne10S asks if there are not sufficient citi-
zens who have enough energy and enough
at stake to induce the authorities to take
hold of the matter and compel some ac-
tion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Rinta i'm Wei ArrIna

HAMBURG, Feb. 23.-Adyices received
here from West Africa report the occur
renee of serious riots at Quetta. The ma
tives rebelled against the English and a
battle ensued. The Governor received A
gunshoU wounds in one lung. The ma
tives had previously overcome 40 colOred
soldiers with the Governor. A party of
go, under command of a young officer,
still occupied the town and fort, which
they hoped to be able to hold against
fresh attacks of the enemy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 23.-The charges against
Frank James, the noted outlaw, were dis
missed in the Circuit Court at BoOnville
late on Saturday afternoon, on motion of
the prosecuting attorney, who said the
governments chief witness was dead and
other evidence was missing. James was
thereupOn released and went to his hotel,
where he received the congratulations of
his friauds
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Insurrection Among the Indians

GUAYMAs, MEXICO, Feb. 23.-An insur-
rectiOn among the Yaqui Indians has bro
ken out in Sonora. The TamiOpila and
LaMisa ranches have been burned. An
encounter between the Indians and force
of Federal troops under Gen. Tapte has
occurred near LaMisa in which the Iu-
dians were routed. The Mexican loss was
three men. The loss of the Indians has
not been ascertaIned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

BALTIMORE, Feb. 23.-The annual re-
Union of the Maryland Line Confederate
was held tonight in the concert hall Of
the Academy OF Music. Hon. Z. B. Vance
delivered an address on the Last Days of
the War in North Carolina" The hall
were Messrs. Ellis, of Louisiana, and
Bennett, of South Carolina, and Col.
BrOadhead, Of Missouri. banquet fol-
lowed. in which 300 persons partfcinated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

LONDON, Feb. 23.-Dispatches from
Cabul say no little uneasiness prevails in
government circles of that city because
of remarkable numbers of Russians who
are pouring into the Afghan capital, os-
tensibly as travellers. 1t is the general
belief of the natives that the alleged Rus
sian travellers are military men, and their
scheme of Russia for the annexation of
Afghanistan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
RUSSIA AGAINST ENGLAND.
Bismarck supports Peace Policy and
Forwards His Protest

Bismarck supports Il Peace Policy and
Forwards His Protest.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-The Foreign office
has received through the British Embassy
at St Petersburg a communication from
NJ. de Giers, Russian Minister of Foreign
Affairs. 1t says that no advance of Rus
sian troops toward the Afghan frontier
has been authorized by the government,
and that the troops will be withdrawn to
the positions they held before the frontier
commissioners were appointed. 1t is re-
ported that Prince Bismarck is support
ing the pacific policy of NJ. de Giers
against the military party in Russia,
who want war with England, and that
he sent protest to the Car against any
aggressive movement on the part OF Rus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
THE OBSERVANCE IN PETERSBURG
INI4 q , U q DttHI 7 NtNN1
RICHMOND CELEBRATES
Young Ladias Rnrned.

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 23.-Misses
Roberta Lee Clay and Christophine S
Clay, sisters, aged respectively 16 and Is
years, were horribly burned to-day by
their clothing taking fire from stove
The attending physician says both, in all
probability, will die. The young ladies
were very popular IN society here.
Miss Roberta Clay died tonight of hel
injuries, and her sister is not expected tC
survive throUght the night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
THE EXECUTION FAILED.
Three Unsuccessful Attempts to Hang
John Lee Causes POstpOnement.

OOAH AOO ONuSOS a Il OHtpOHeHltHJ.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-Three separate at
tempts were made by the Sheriff at Exc
ter to-day to hang John Lee, condemned
to death for the murder of Miss Keyes near
Torquay in November last. Every time
the trap failed to fall and the prisoner
had to be taken back to his cell. Twice
he ascended the gallows with great calm
ness and courage, but when the machinery
failed for the third time to act, he seemed
to wholly collapse from the prolonged
nervous strain and was carried to his cell
in a half insensible condition. EXecu-
tiOn was then nOStOOned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
A Result of the Dedication Cere-
monies

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Gen. Horace
Capron, ex-COmmissiOner of Agriculture,
died last night after a brief illness. He
attended the dedication ceremonies at
the Washington monument Saturday
and contracted a severe cold.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Appeal for IdIe Iahorers

LONDON, Feb. 23.-Tne Lord Mayor has
issued an appeal to the public for funds
to assist large number of people in Lon
don who have been thrown out of work by
the depression in trade and who are des-
fifI1tn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The Prince and
Princess of Wales are to make tour OF
Ireland next April and will hold series
OF levees at DuEln Castle. The visit is
to strengthen the sentiment of loyalty
among the Irish people,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Losses by the CoiIision-

WAsHINToN. Feb. 23.-John T. Traley,
the colored postal clerk injured in the col
lisiOn at Four-Mile Run on Thursday
night last, is dead. making the seventh
lost from this accident. 1t is stated that
the loss to the Adams Express Company
on property burned will not exceed $685.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
A Caretaker Shot.

DUBLIN, Feb. pa caretaker at Cas-
tie Island, county Kerry, was shot and
dangerously wounded last night by un-
known persons. Eleven arrests we're
made on suspicion, but there is nothing
by which the assassin can be identified
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Over an Embankment.

DEs MONIES, IA, Feb. 23.-The passen-
ger train on the Charlton and IndIanola
branch of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad jumped the track and
went over the emoankment to-day, CON-
were iniurpd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

If you will, but be sure to use SozoDoNT
right away in order to carry off its inju-
eaters should carry Sozodont with them
II they wish to keep their teeth sound,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
a Chinese Threat.

SHANGHAI, Feb. 23.-The Chinese have
given DubIic notice that they will block
the bar at the entrance to the river the
moment the necessity for such defense
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The mail and pas
senger steamer Princess Beatrice, bound
from Larne for Stranrear, Scotland, has
been missing since Saturday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. pa jury has
been obtained in the Ford murder case
and the trial is progressing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
Cotton Factory burned

gerviile cotton factory, near Spartanburg,
5. c., burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

Eat Candy

LONDON, Feb. 23.-The steamer States
man, from Newport News for Liverpool
passed Kinsale Feb. %.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
ror Conrh. and Throat Disorders

use Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.
Have never changed my mind respect
ing them, except 1 think better OF that
Henry Ward Beecher. Sold only in boxes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
wAsHINGToN,s BIRFHDAY.
How the Day was Celebrated in Charles
ton.

How the Day was Celebrated In Charles
ton.
CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. ashing-
toms birthday was celebrated here to-day
by the annual parade of the Fourth Brig
ade of State troops, comprising the entire
white militia of the city. There was a
general suspension of business this after
noon. The streets were crowded with
people and United States flags were flying
on the tops of all public buildings, while
the shipping in the harbor also displayed
bunting: Banquets were given tonight
bv the Washington Light Infantry and
the Society. of Cincinnati, and ball was
given by the German Hussars.
THE OBSERVANCE IN PETERSBURG.
PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 23.-The OBJ
servanee here of WashiE gton's birthday
consisted in the closing of the different
government offices and the banks, and a
parade and target practice by the Peters
burg Grays. Tonight the Old Grays AS
sOciation celebrated their 57th anniver-
saTy with grand banquet,
RICHMOND CELEBRATES.
RICHMOND. VA, Feb. 23.-Washing-
toms birthday was celebrated here to-day
by a military parade and the firing of a
national salute by the Richmond How
itzers. The banks and Federal and State
offices were closed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24

KORTI, Feb. ga messenger who was sent
to Khartoum last Monday failed to reach that
city, and has returned here. He said that
while on his journey ne met a native who
told him he had been present at the capture
had killed Gen. Gordon with swords and
spears They considered him the cause of all
their trouble, and feared the Mahdi would
spare him. All the regular soldiers of the gar
rsOn were speared, except the men who were
holding BOOri Oak, He repeats the story that
no women or children were killed by the
Arahs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
ENGLAND's MISSION.

Mr.. Gladstone said he fully shared in
the regret for the loss of that gallant
officer, Gen. Gordon, but there was some
comfort in believing that no great effusion
of blood had occurred at Khartoum.
England's mission in the Soudan was the
safety of Egypt. The government might
have committed errors of Judgment, but
throughout it had acted with honesty
of purpose. He felt satisfied that
no other course was open then.
He referred to better government and
other reforms established in Egypt, and
said there was no longer any danger of a
rupture with France, who had cordially
assisted in a measure which he hoped
in a few days to see formally COM
pleted, and which would save Egypt
from bankruptcy. If Sir Stafford North
cote wanted to establish good stable
government IN the SOudan such a cove
nant was not compatible with common
prudence, because it meant the establish
ment of British Christian government
over the MOhammedans. This would en-
tail an endless struggle, for the people
were courageous by birth, and were made
reckless by fanaticism. The government
declined to enter into any covenant not
reasonable and prudent. Even without
the determination to smash the Mahdi,
the Suakin expedition was necessary to
secure the retirement Of troops. If the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
,rWS OF THE TWO STATES
rnrD IN PARAGRAPHS.

tro5aI Farming-The Prohibition
'.-.t+ iu Athens-A Marietta Rival Of
4ur-t-Internal Revenue Raids
rrmuEin-WOrk on WaynesbOrO's
-.i., Well Abandoned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-24
ENTHUSIASM OF NEW SOUTH WALES.

SYDNEY, N. S. w. Feb. 2s.-The popular
fund for the equipment of the New South
Wales contingent to the SOudan expedition
now exceeds $l50,O00. An enthusiastic meet
taking steps to urge the home government to
hasten the dispatch of the contingent to the
front. Eight thousand persons were at the
meeting.