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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
MIR. Pruden,s Retention.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-One of Presi-
dent Cleveland's first acts in connection
with his official household was the de-
cisiOn to retain o. L. Pruden as assistant
to Private Secretary Lamont. Mr.. Pru-
den was appointed by President Grant as
bearer of Pres ;dential communications to
either house of Congress. During 80
many administrations he has become a
familiar figure to all who are connected
in any way with the affairs of the capt.
tol. His retention is heartily commended
by both parties in both hnnses
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
ENGLAND's DEPLETED NAVY.
The Duke of Edinburgh Sounds a Not,
of Warming

The Duke of Edinburgh Sounds Note
of Warming.
LONDON, March 6, 3 A. A.M.-The Duke of
Edinburgh, Commander of the Channel
Fleet, made speech last night, in which
he said that the vessels under his CON-
mand were fearfully deficient in the
equipment required by modern methods
of warfare. He was not inclined
to be an alarmist, but knew
that England's best ships would
be poWerless against some OF the
vessels of despised South American Re-
publics. The fault was not in construc-
tiOn or handling of England's men.of-
war, but in the absence of repairs rem
dered necessary by wear and tear, and
stress OF weather. He was not opposed
to the building of new and swift cruisers.
but he believed that the existing vessels
should be kept in serviceable condition,
and he implored the people to vote in fa-
Vor OF the appropriation necessary for this
DHrnOaa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
Premature Discharge of Cannon.

IOMPKINSVILLE, STATEN ISLAND, N.
y, March "a cannon was prem Aturely
discharged yesterday, at ToCtenvilIe.
which was being fired in honcr of the in
auguratiOn, and the charge went into a.
crowd of young men, Joseph Judges
cheek was torn away and his sight de-
stroyed. He is believed to be dying. A
dozen others were wounded, some having
shattered hands, scalp wounds and ribs
broken. The wounded were taken to the
hospital in police ambulance, and all
except Judge returned to their homes
alter their wounds bad been dressed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
Georgia Candidates.

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Among the
applicants for the Georgia Federal Offices
are the following, who are here: For the
District AttOrneyship Northern district,
Ben II. Hill, Jr., of Atlanta, II. B. Tomp.
kinsof Atlanta, and VIM. Summons OF
Gwinnett county; for the District Attor.
neyship OF the Southern district. Judge
Best of Macon; for Internal Revenue
Collector, Thomas Day of Atlanta, and
Marx johnson of Millad dnavilIn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
Arkansas and the Idauguration.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, March 5.-The
Senate bill changing the name of Dorsey
county to Cleveland county passed the
House to-day and awaits the Governors
signature. Senator Garland's selection
for Attorney General brings into the field
as avowed candidates before the LegisIa-
ture for the vacancy eX-GOv. Berry, Con-
gressman Dunn, Gen. RObt. c. Newton,
W. NJ. Fishbach and Maj. j. j. HOrner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06

CHICAGO, Marcb j.-RaiIroads CENTER
Ing here from th vest have now dis
posed of about all lbe freight that has
been blockaded on their lines since the
heavy snow storm. some of them are
wholly free from loaded freight cars ON
their tracks, while what remains can be
easily handled. There is still consider
able freight in the yards Of Eastern roads
here awaiting the return of empty freight
cars from the East,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06

READING, PA, March 5.-It leaked ont
to-day that New York broker recently
sent coupons of Reading city bonds
amounting to $50 here for collection,
and that the money was paid on them.
subsequently it was discovered that they
were counterfeit, and from later develop
ments it is believed that the market is
flooded TO the extent of several thousand
dollars with worthless coupons. The per-
sons in charge atthe large money centres
have been notified TO be on the lookout for
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
BURSTING OF A BOATS BOILER.
Three COlOred People Blown lotto the
River and Drowned,

River and Drowned,
WILMINGTON, N. c., March 5.-The
boiler of the steamer Wave, a stern-wheeI
boat plying between this city and Fayette-
vile, exploded this afternoon while she
was taking in cargo at the wharf opposite
this city, and she sank Immediately. Neill
Jessup, James Stoeman and Kitty Har-
vey, all colOred, were blown into the
river and drowned. Perry Cotton, the
colored pilot, and Dave Mcpherson were
badly scalded. Several other persons en-
ployed on the boat received slight iniu-
ries. There were no passengers on board.
The boat was valued at $4,000 and is a
complete wreck
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
The RackhoDe 12-a0+

WASHINGTON, March 5.-By order of
President Arthur, on March 8 the Interior
department. issued patents for lands
IN Louisiana granted to aid the cOnstruc-
tion OF the New Orleans and Pacific Rail-
road. These lands, comprising about
100000 acres, are what is commonly
known as the Backbone grant,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
Death OfN. II. Johnson

MACON, GA, March 5.-Capt. n. T.
johnson, for years a member Of the whole
sale grocery firm of Jaques & johnson,
died to-day of consumption. The deceased
was Adjutant of the Twelfth Georgia
Regiment in the Confederate army. BE
was also an ex-Alderman of Macon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06

Malaria in all its forms positively cured
with EMORY's STANDARD CURE PILLS,
a never failing remedy; purely vegetable,
contain no quinine or other poisonous
agencies, indorsed by physicians and sold
by druggists everywhere. 25 and 90 cts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
English Press ODjuions

says: "The inaugural procession in
Washington yesterday augured well for
the success of the Democratic regime.
America holds such an important place
in the comfy of nations, that it is hardly
eXaggeratlOn to say that when she is
prosperous aad happy, the rest of the
world sympathizes and is benefited
therebY.V
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
Courbet's Fleet

SHANGHAI, March 5.-Admiral COur-
bets squadron arrived on Gutz.0ff to-day.
He will Dispatch cruisers from this point
to capture vessels carrying rice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06

NEW YORK, March 5.-Gen. Grants
condition was much improved to-day. He
passed an easy night last night, and was
said to have rested comfortably.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
IRELAND's SENSATIONS.
The Prince of Wales to be Given
Welcome at Dublin.

The Prince of Wales to be Given "a
Welcome at Dublin.
DUBLIN, March 5.-The Chamber of
Commerce to-day received numerOusly
signed petition asking that a call for a
meeting of citizens be issued for the pur-
pose of organizing to welcome the Prince
of Wales on his visit to Ireland. The ac-
tiOn of the Mayor is an incentive to all
classes outside of the Nationalist party to
make a patriotic show of loyalty in order
to cOunJeract the effect which the atti-
tude of the NatiOnalists might produce.
1t is expected that great display will be
made. The Lord Mayor will have his let
ter of explanation published in the Lon
don papers.
The Secretary of the Fitzgerald Testi-
monial Committee has returned to Lord
Mayor O'COnnOr his subscription to the
testimonial because of the mean and alb
ject apology he made for his remarks made
at meeting in Phoenix Park last Sunday
concerning the action he should take upon
the arrival of the Prince of Wales in Ire
land.
Freemdn'S journal and other National
ist papers throughout Ireland express
approval of Lord Mayor John O'COnnOr's
apology for the threat he made in his
Phoenix Park speech last Sunday to haul
down the flag from the Mansion House
when the Prince of Wales landed i'm
Dublin.
A GOVERNMENT EXPLANATION.
1t is expected that the government VIII
make statement explaining that the
visit of the Prince of Wales to Ireland is
not in consequence of suggestions made
by Earl Spencer, Lord Lieutenant of Ire
land, but originated with the Queen, the
Prince cordially agreeing to the PROPOSE
tion. The Prince has been warned of the
opposition of the Parnellites, but he re-
fuses to abandon his visit. He and the
Princess will land at KingstOwn April
is. Albert Victor, the elder son Of the
Prince, will accompany him. The tone Of
the Nationalist press is more favorable to
the visit.
WALES PLEDGED SAFETY.
PARIS, March "a manifesto issued
by the dynamiters is published In some of
the morning papers here today. 1t is ad-
dressed to the Prince of Wales, and
pledges his safety during his visit to Ire
land because he is a Free Mason. The
document is signed "Michael Flannery.''
IRISH INDUSTRIES.
LONDON, March 5.-Lord Mayor John
OCOnnOr and a deputatiOn from the
municipal Council of Dublin have arrived
here for the purpose of presenting to the
House of Commons petition concerning
Irish industries.
EXTENSION OF THE CRIMES ACT.
1t is reported that the government is
sounding the Parnellite members of Par
Lament on the question of allowing a re-
newal of the crimes act for one year with
out prolonged opposition. TaIs course
would postpone Irish cOercive legislation
tn tho npxf Parliament
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
EXTENSION OF THE CRIMES ACT,

1t is reported that the government is
sounding the Parnellite members of Par
lament on the question of allowing a re-
newal of the crimes act for one year with
out prolonged opposition. Tlls course
would postpone Irish cOercive legislation
to the next Parliament.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
COUNT BIsMARCK's START.

BERLIN, March 5.-Count Herbert Bis
march had an audience with Emperor
William before leaving for London. He
departed in strict secresy. The majority
of the newspapers here believe that his
mission is one of policy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
IRISH INDUSTRIES

LONDON, March 5.-Lord Mayor John
O'COnnOr and a deputation from the
municipal Council of Dublin have arrived
here for the purpose of presenting to the
House of Commons petition concerning
Irish industrina
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
WILLIAM f. Villas.

lllldm FREEMAN has was porn In
Chelsea, Orange county, Vermont, July 8,
1S40. His father, Judge Levi b. Villas,
was member of the Vermont Legislature
at the time, and one Of the prominent old
school Democratic politicians of the Green
Mountain State, SO that his son comes
honestly by his Democracy. The Judge
was frequently the candidate of his party
for United States Senator, Presidential
elector, etc, and represented Vermont in
several National Democratic ConVen-
tl0ns. Judge Villas moved his family to
Wisconsin in 1851, and entered into the
practice of the law at Madison, where
he built stately stone mansion on
FOurth-Lake Ridge, which was, in it's
grand proportions, source Of astOnish-
ment to the natives in those days, and is
still one of the principal domestic build
lngs In that city. The Judge was Regent
of the Wisconsin State University, Mayor
OF Madison, Speaker of the Assembly,
and frequently ran on the Democratic
state ticket, but, as in Vermont, was
regularly showed under by the majority
of the opposition. He built the Villas
Hotel tnow the PiOneer), and was,
till his death in 1879, prominent and re-
spected citizen, a genial companion, an
able lawyer and something of an orator.
William F., who inherits so many
sterling traits, physical and mental, from
his sturdy, hard-headed ancestors, was
graduated from the Wisconsin State Uni
Versity in 1868, at the age of Is. Two
years later he won his degree of
LIB. at the Albany, n. Y, Law
School, and was admitted the same
year to practice in the Supreme
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
A GOVERNMENT EXPLANATION.
WALFs pLEDGED SAFETY.

PARIS, March 5.-A manifesto issued
by the dynamiters is published IN some of
the morning papers here to-day. 1t is ad-
dressed to the Prince of Wales, and
pledges his safety during his visit to Ire
land because he is a Free Mason. The
document is signed "MichaeI FlannerY.,,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-06
.rlPIft and FLORIDA.
-.,r VIEWS OF THE TWO STATES
rDT.u ~ PARAGRAPHS.

r-t.blr IHrantioide At Desoto-4n Al
.-l.n Who viii BE Drawn IL His
.-.,- hy Four Horses - Augustus
...-...r stops the Water Works Pro-
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-29
The Iron Manufacturers.

A review of the iron trade in this
country and abroad has Just been COM
pleted by James M. Swank, secretary of
the American Iron and Steel Association.
He says: SIN the United States the de-
mand for all the leading articles of iron
and steel was less in 1884 than in 1883.
We make less pig iron and bar iron,
fewer steel rails, less steel for miscellane-
Gus purposes and fewer kegs of nails.
Prices fell as the demand receded and
only in steel rails has there been any re-
covery from the lowest prices OF the
year, and even here the recovery has
Bro Dttt .oiig sss.~>~Gteei rails began the
year at $34 and fell to $26. SO in Septem-
Der, since which time they have rallied
to $2S in December. No. l anthracite
foundry pig-iron at Philadelphia brought
$50 so at the beginning of the year and
only s18 at its close. The best bar iron
at Philadelphia sold at two cents per
pound in January, but it has for many
months sold at one and eight-tenths of
cent per pound, or $40. 32 per gross ton.
This is lower price than we quoted
during the panic years except for
short time in 1879. The store price of
cut nails at Philadelphia was 50 60 per
keg in January, from which there was
steady decline TO 50 10 in October, which
IS the present price. The price in the
panic years did not fall so low until
March, 1879, but from this low price
there was q speedy recovery. Taking it
all in all, the year 1884 was bad year
for the iron trade, rendering necessary
general reduction of wages and the
closing OF many manufacturing estab-
lishments
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-29
Freedom of the Press.

A couple of Indian warriors in Arizona
got drunk. Their hearts became "bad, :"
as an Indians heart usually does when
he imbibes too much fire water. These
Indians aimed to strike death blow at
civiliz ,tion by cleaning out local news
paper Office. The two copper-colored
gentlemen were named respectively Gee
up Charlie and Short Pants. The obi
tor of the paper decribes his interview
with the children of the forest in the
following impressive style:
SAT first they had the advantage,
Short Pants having hit us a terrible
blow in the stomach, which tempo
rarily knocked the wind ont of us. But
we soon rallied, and by pieing two
TO rms on Gee-up Charles head elimi-
mated him from the battle. Then, by
mnneuvring, we kept Short Pants
from hitting us again until we got
to the door, when we called to Al Blodget
to help us, which be did. The red men
are now in Jail, where they will have a
chance to sober up. Our loss was
about 81 75.''
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-29
The Amenities OF War.

The Atlanta Constitution tells this
true story: Gems. Pierce Young and
Custer were messmates and classmates
and devoted friends at West Point. In
the war they were Major Generals of
cavalry on opposing sides. One day
Gen. Young was invited TO breakfast at
the Hunter mansion in Virginia. The
beautiful young ladies had prepared
smoking breakfast, to which the Gen
eral was addressing himself with ardor,
when a shell burst through the house.
CHANGING through a window, he saw
Custer charging toward the house at the
head of his staff. Out the window
Young went, calling to the young
ladies 'Tell Custer leave this break
fast for him." Custer enjoyed it heartily,
and looked forward with pleasure to the
dinner in the distance. In the mean
time Young, smarting over the loss of
his breakfast and his hasty retreat, drove
the Federal line back, and by dinner
time was in sight of the Hunter man.
sion again. Custer, who was just sit
ting down to dinner, laughed and said
That's Pierce Young coming back. I
knew he wouldn't leave me here in
peace. Here's my picture; give it to
him, and tell him his old classmate
leaves his love with this excellent din
ner." Afd-cdt OF the window he went
aud away like flash, while the Georgia
General walked in and sat down to
dinner
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-29
In Prison for Life.
POOR OLD ROSA AND HER TERRIBLE
+ FATE.

FATE.
Do you ever think of the horrible
mouotony of life in prison-of the never
ending days and nights which may be
crowded into the sentence
"For life ?"
The same whitewashed walls-the
same iron bars, clanking bolts and stone
foors-a monotony only broken when
death unlocks the prison door and
death claims victim. 1t is awful. 1t
brings chill to think of it.
was at the House of G direction to
see old Rosa the other day. Doyou re-
member her? Seventeen years ago she
wasa resident of Detroit with her hus-
band. They were poor and lowly, and
added to the hard work placed upon her
shoulders the woman had to bear with a
dIunkard's brutality. One day she
tended to marry again, but let it be re.
membered that she was then 55 years
old. She doubtless told the truth when
she said that she was tired of his poverty
of his drunken stupors-of his oaths
and abuse. She made no attempt to es-
cape-she even welcomed arrest.
And Rosa-she was even then old
Rosa-went to prison for life, and she is
living to-day. Seventeen years ! Just
think of what an eternity to her More
than 6,200 days in which she has been
surrounded by the sight of convicts'
garb and prison walls-mora than 6, 200
nights in which she has sought her
prison bed and tried to weep away her
heart-aches Every day has been so
much like the one preceding it-like the
one to follow--that she has almost lost
track of time. Each night has brought
the same darkness, the same feeling that
her life must go on in the same way I'M
til Gods mercy ends it.
Seventeen long years The officer
who arrested her has long been dead.
The judge before whom she was tried
has passed away. The witnesses who
swore against here are gone, no one
knows where. The iury-who dares
say that one of them is living
Old Rosa was guilty of murder. If
she had denied tiff she had been DOS
sessed of money--she would, perhaps.
never have seen the inside of prison.
A stranger in a strange land-poor-un-
edUcated-maltreate d-she had borne
all that human nature could when she
became a criminal.
She is now 70 years old. Her hair is
white her steps feeble--her time not
long. Never has prison official failed to
sympathize with her, and to utter words
in praise of her good conduct. Had it
rested with her keepers she would have
gone free long ago. NJ. QUAD.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-29
Sympathetic Trees.

Among the first families to locate in
Canajoharie, n. Y, was that of William
French. He was a farmer, owning in lat
ter years fine farm of 100 acres, now
IN the corporation limits of the village.
The farm overlooks the village, and one
o. its pecuiarities was that at the very
summit stood nine stately pines and two
willow trees that could be seen for miles
around. 1t is said that in early times
the Indians were accustomed to sit nm
der these trees and view the matchess
landscape. The first of the family to die
was the father. After his death one of
the pines decayed. The next was the
only daughter, and soon willow was
removed by decay. The mother has
been in precarious condition for sew
eral years and it is said that third tree
has been pining since and its death is
looked for in the spring. The total
members of the family. children and
grandchildren, with sons wives. were
eleven. The wives apparently represent
the willows and the nine pines the actual
ofsprings and originals OF the family. If
is looked upon as q very strange coin.
cidence.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-01-29
HOW ADVERTISING PAYS.
What a Business Man said he Discovered
One Day.

ST heard a discussion which would
man." said leading banker to the
writer.
"What was it about ?"
"You know l 1--we in a suburban town,
and the children do not come to town
very frequently. Well, last night there
were nine little girls IN our parlor, some
of my own and others from the families
of neighbors. They were all preparing
for visit to town to buy presents. They
began proceedings by monopolizing the
comfortable, and on this, to my aston
ishment, they proceeded to lay an as
sortment of advertisements cut out of
city papers. Some were of clothing
atores, some of jewellers, some of book
stores, and, in fact, nearly all classes of
tradesmen. Then they began to pre-
pare lists. They read over the articles
named in the advertisements and made
memorandums. For instance: One girl
said, i want to get pair of gloves for
our driver and then they looked for
gloves and made a note of the place
where they were sold the cheapest.
Then another girl wanted certain book
and another fur cap, another pair of
rubber boots, and nearly all named dolls,
toys, articles of jewelry and fancy arti
cles. When they could not find some
thing they wanted in the advertisements
they noted the names of the dealers who
would be apt to have such things. They
seemed to be perfectly familiar with the
leading merchants and what they sold,
and 1 had to laugh at their comments on
tha 1yi,,I Of oJIoh or,1 cuoh
sold and how his clerks treated custom
ers. They even went SO far as to criti-
else the newspapers, and said they
wouldn't go TO a certain store because it
advertised in one of the papers which
they did not like. asked one of them
what she intended to do with her list.
She said her papa had given her some
money to buy presents with and she in
tended to buy the things she had on her
memorandum. My little daughter told
me she and her friends had been doing
this for month and that it was almost
as much fun as buying the things later
on"
81 suppose the old people do the same
thing p
"That is just what they do. / did not
know it before last night. My wife hap
pened to be out while the children were
talking and when she came in I told her
about it. That's nothing new she said
I'VE do it, too. The ladies' who live
around here make memorandum of the
things they see in the papers and then
we compare notes and go up to town
and buy the goods. "
The practice is more general than
people would suppose. The writer WIS.,
tied several jewelers., book stores, deal
ers in fancy goods and others and found
them all willing to admit that advertis-
ing was a wonderful help to them.
Large numbers of customers came in
ard asked for certain things at certain
prices, and when asked how they knew
of the goods the answer would be that
they saw it in some paper. Frequently
ofadvertisements were brought
and after purchase would be thrown
aside by the customer, and the merchant
could tell just what medium had bene-
fitted him.