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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
GRANT ON THE AVENUE.
HIS CANE UNUSED DURING PART
OF THE TIME.

DIR. Bakers Leave Taking on the Evs
OF His Departure for Euro pe-The Two
New CRneernus Spots Not Perceptibiy
Increased since the Last Consultation.
NEW YORK, May 10.-Gen. Grant slept
fully seven hours Saturday night, and
when the four doctors of the staff met in
consultation this afternoon they found
that his general condition was, il any
thing, improved, but the cancerous spots
were unchanged. DR.. Barker sails for
Europe this week, and this was his last
consultation before going. When about
to leave he bade the General goodbye and
said: "When / come back in the autumn
shall expect to find your literary work
finished to your satisfaction"
"Gou don't expect to find me, though,
do youY said the General.
81 shall hope so, anyhow" responded
DR.. Barker, as he went away.
THE NEW CANCER SPOTS.
DIR. Shrady said that the two new cancee
spots had not perceptibly increased since
Wednesday. The General at the window
waived an adieu to DIR. Douglas as he
drove away with his family. Roscoe
COnkling and Cyrus w. Field called dur
ing the afternoon. At5 o'clock this after
noon, while throngs were strolling on the
avenues, Gen. Grant. attended only by
Harrison, left his house and walked to-
ward Madison avenue. His pace was
more brisk than during any previous
walk. As he neared the corner Of the
avenue he seized his cane near its middle,
reached the corner and walked half a
block up town unaided by his stick;
then, as he felt the added strain on the
slight ascent between Goth and 9th
streets, he again brought his cane into
use.
HIS USE FOR THE CANE.
"YOu seem to have little use for
cane," suggested a gentleman who joined
and walked with the General.
"Ill need that yet awhile" responded
the General half smiling.
And now you've gained another block
on your walking distancep
AS the General turned back at Sixty
eighth street he said: 81 think that It
VIII do me good. ! haven't walked in so
long now" was the response, and the
invalid added, 81 will add a block at a
time as l get stronger. Then iii walk
twice day, besides riding"
"Why do / drive just at noon2 The
doctors advised it. They said that there
was less malaria in the atmosphere at
that hour of the day. No, feel no more
tatigued, as ! can see, than after my
walks to Madison avenue" concluded the
General, as he reached the steps Of his
house. He mounted the steps with as
little evidence OF weariness as ON previous
occasions Of exercise.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
Six Days on Ilollers.

NEW YORK, May 1O.-A six-day go.as-
you-please roller skating contest was be-
gun at 1850 O'Clock this morning in
Madison Square Garden. There were fii-
teen starters. About 1000 persons wit
messed the start. NOremac was the
iayoritc in the beginning. The first mile
was made as follows: Jacob SMALL min
utes aud 10 seconds, with r. Madd0cks,
J. A. snowden, Albert Boyst, John One
LA, Walton, Reynolds, Emery, William
B0yst, Graham, ClaxtOn, Hartman, NOR
emac, Trayers (colored) and Schock
were close on him and In the order named.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
THE INHUMAN ASYLUM KEEPER
Steele Becomes Alarmed and Tries TO
Shift the Blame TO Others.

steele Becomes Alarmed ana Tries TO
Shift the Blame to Others.
NoRRIsTowN, PA, May 9.-Alexander
Steele, one OF the insane hospital attend
ants charged with beating Theodore
Castor, an inmate Of the institution, and
causing his death, has become alarmed
since Turnbull, the other attendant under
arrest, made his confession. He said to-
day that Castor was so badly beaten
several days ago that the attendants
were afraid 10 battle him In the pres
ence Of Superintendent johnson for fear
the latter should see the marks OF vio-
lence. According 10 his story Turnbull
and two others beat the insane man. He
acknowledges that be abused him the
night he died, because, as he says, the in
mate attempted to abuse him. Chief Of
Police ROdenbough claims 10 have evil
dence strengthening the case against
Steele. The hospital trustees are pushing
the case, and viii attempt 10 bring the
author 20 justice 10 yindicate the institu-
tiOn. Judge Boyer has granted writ of
habeas corpus in Steele's case, and the
hearing will take place on Monday.
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NIIDDLEroN's DErERNI1NATIoN.
AMID HER GOLD SHE sTARvEs.
An SO-Year-OId Woman Who VIII Not
Spend a Cent for Food.

An SO-Year-Old Woman Who Will Not
spend "A Cent for Food.
PITTsBURG, May 10.-For several days
it had been rumOred in the neighborhood
that an old lady 50 years Of age was lying
at her home, No. 1899 Liberty street,
slowly starving TO death. A knock at the
door of the house this afternoon was an
swered by two neighbOrs. The name of
the old lady is Bridget Flanagan.
A queer story of the sufferers life was
told. She is quite wealthy, and but
short time since sold two large brick
dwellings on the same street, and still
owns the house in which she lives. All
her life she has been miserly. She had a
number of children. Two Of her sons are
living in good circumstances in St. Louis.
Before leaving Pittsburg she presented
them with $4,000 with which to start in
business.
One son was educated for the priesthood,
but died, and daughter took the veil and
died short time since at a convent in
Baltimore. The mother educated these
two children well, but since their death
has been even more parsimOnious than
before, Latterly it has been noticed that
her mind was weakening. She has the
belief that there is a conspiracy to rob
her. The neigbbOrs say that she is often
in great need of food, but Will not spend
any of her wealth to secure IT, but will
eat raVenOusly if they send her food.
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RUSSIA AS FIRM AS EVER.
THE CZAR DECLINES TO BANDY
MORE WORDS ABOUT RERAT

VI. de Giers to bo Succeeded by Prince
Rastowski--T The Prospective New Min
lister Strongly ADti-EngIish in His
Yiews-A Chance for a Settlement
without Arbitration.
LONDON, May 10.-It is reported at st.
Petersburg that Prince Lobanoff Rsstow-
ski, the Russian Ambassador to Austria,
is about to succeed NJ, de G!ers as Foreign
Minister. Prince Lo5auoT was sum
moned from Vienna last March to advise
the Russian Government in regard to the
Afghan frontier question, and is known to
hold strong anti-English views.
La Journal de 81. Petersburg thinks
that Premier Gladstone may anticipate
Sir NOrthcote's motion of censure with
surprise for both his opponents and
friends.
THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT.
Earl Granville is stated to have signed
au agreement on the scope of the pro-
posed arbitration which leaves matters
between ENGLAND and Russia open for
settlement without reference to an arbi-
traitor.
An Anglo.Turkish alliance has not
been completed. This is attributed to
Earl Granville's withdrawal of the terms
on the prospect of peace with Russia.
The negotiations have led to q closer
entente with the Porte on Premier Glad
stones policy.
Leave of absence for two months has
been granted the Duke of Connaught.
RUSSIA NOT TO TALK ABOUT HERAT.
LONDON, May II, 8 A. MA dispatch
to the Morning Post from st. Petersburg
says that NJ. de Giers has Informed Sir
Edward Thornton, the British Ambassa-
fln% Il Ii,
reference to Herat in the further pro-
gress of the negotiations with England.
A dispatch from Calcutta says that or
ders were issued yesterday to stop the
purchase of transport animals and the
further dispatch of stores and war
material to Quetta,
The Dditv NelcS believes that the Mar
quis of Harrington will announce in the
House Of Commons to-day favorable pro-
gress in the negotiations on the Afghan
frontier in every way acceptable to the
Ameer.
HERAT'S DEFENSE.
A dispatch from Simla says that
diately upon the return of the Ameer to
Cabul be issued orders that British officers
should be allowed to inspect the forts at
Uerat. The Ameer has received detailed
plans of the defense of Herat from the
Indian Governments.
Adyices from Calcutta say that the re-
ports that Earl Dutlerin has resigned are
absolutely untrue.
At St. Petersburg the Council of the
Empire has voted the first 92,000,000 of
the expense for constructing the Siberian
Railroad.
Russian war preparations are unabated.
II is reported that Russia has forbidden
the employment of Englishmen in forts
in Afghanistan.
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NEW ORLEANS DRILL.
ARRIVAL of Several of the Companies
who took Part at Mobile.

NEW ORLEANS, May 10.-GOv. O'Neil,
of Alabama. and staff, accompanied by
the Montgomery True Blues and de.
tachment OF the Montgomery Grays, ar
rived with the militia from Mobile this
evening TO participate in the ceremonies
of Alabama day at the exposition to-
morrow.
The following companies have arrived
and will take part in the exposition in
ter-State competitive drill, which is to
take place at the fair grounds beginning
Tuesday: Light Guards, Of Houston,
Texas; Guards of Janesyille, Wis: Rich
land Volunteer Rifles, Of Columbia, S.
c.; Company f, of Louisville, Ky;
Chickasaw Guards, of Memphis,
Tenn; Cadets of Tuscaloosa, Ala. I;
Cadets, of Savannah, Georgia /;
Busch Zouaves, of st. Louis; Richardson
Zouayes and Light Artillery, of Indiana
polls. The St. Mary Rifles, of Franklin,
and IBERIA Guards, of New Iberia; the
Louisiana Cadets, of Baton Rogue; the
Cadets, of Bingham, n. c., and the
Cadets of Charleston, S. c., VIII arrive
tomorrow,
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snmnn,s Indcncndence.

LONDON May 10.-Earl Derby, Colonial
Secretary, replying to IA strong request
from the government Of New Zealand TO
the English Government tN annex the
Samoan Islands, on the ground that the
native chiefs wished union with England,
sent dispatch Jan. 3 announcing that
the German Government had given assur-
ances that it would respect the independ-
ence Of Samoa. If, therefore, he con-
cludes, New Zealand should unfortu-
nately send a Colonial Secretary to Samoa,
Germany would be justified in anneXing
the islands.
The Premier Of New Zealand then sug-
gested as an alternative treaty between
England, Germany and America to re-
spect the neutrality OF the islands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
Washington Chosen as the site Despite
Many Tempting Offers.

Many Tempting Offers.
WASHINGTON, May 10.-The council of
Catholic prelates who met in Baltimore
last week for the purpose of selecting
site for the new Catholic university has
decided that it shall be built in this city.
Although the Catholics Of other cities
offered very large monetary inducements
towards securing the university, the fact
that Washington possesses the National
Museum, Congressional Library and other
advantages.an is fast becoming literary
and scientific centre, GaUsed the prelates
to decide in favor of locating the uni
versity at the capital. Rev. DIR. Chapelle,
who was selected as one of the trustees,
and who was among the foremost to urge
the claims of Washington to the uni
versity, to-day made a strong appeal to
his congregation to contribute at least
$4,000 to endow chair in the proposed
university.
Father Chapelle has already selected
and purchased a site for anew university.
The property selected lies within a mile
of the city limits, and between the city
and Soldiers Home. 1t is a piece OF
ground known as the Middleton estate,
contains 65 acres, is well wooded, and on
it is located a spring which supplies the
capitol building with water. The price
paid for the ground is not stated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
IRISH PARLIAMENTARIANg.

The Government to Encounter Opposi-
tion Where It had support "A Few
Days Ago.
LONDON, May 10.-The Times hints
that the new Irish land purchase bill may
be carried through Parliament by com-
mon consent.
The Nous says that it is believed that
the Irish Liberals who supported the gov
ernment on MAY in defeating the Con-
servaiiYes' amendment to the English
registration Of voters bill, which
provided that the cost Of regis
tratl0n should be charged 20 the treasury
instead Of TO local rates, have decided 10
vote against the government tomorrow
on SIS Massey Lope's motion to insert n
clause providing that the expenses Of
REGISTRATION be charged 10 the treasury.
Tue government considers the matter Of
vital Importance, and il the motion is car
ried the result may be very grave Mr..
Parnell has issued strong whip TO mis-
followers 70 be present at the division on
this motion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11

PARIS, Mag 10.-M. Ferry remains in
Rome. He has been unable to obtain an
audience with the Pope. Cardinal Jaco-
bini, the Papal Secretary Of State, has
refused to receive NJ. Ferry, believing
thnt the ain Of the latter Is 10 present
oyertures with the effect Of inducing
French Catholics TO the belief that the
Vatican Is friendly 10 the government.
NJ. Ferry states that 1t is his intention,
uslees recalled by his party, 30 appeal
20 France for the right 10 remain absent
far two years, when he will make exc
tended travels in North Africa and the
Eaqt
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GnrmnnY,s Wnrknen.

BERLIN, May l0.-The Reichstag is ex-
pected TO close its session this week.
During the debate of Saturday on the bill
TO forbid Sunday work, Prince Bismarck
said that in his opinion the question Of
regular working days was most impor-
tant. though he himself was not
In favor OF law forbidding work on
Sunday. If he thought wOrkingmen
really wished IL he would advocate the
measure. In answer 10 n Deputy who
said that English and American manu-
facturers were far beyond those OF Ger
many, the Chancellor declared that Eng
land was centuries in advance ofGermany
In civilization.
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A HARD FIGHT WITH RIEL
THE CONFLICT NOT YET ENDED
AFTER RAGING TWO DAYS.

Daring Rebel Rush for n Cannon Re
pulsed by Captains Heroic Conduct
49, The Artillery Smelling the Rebel
Huts in the Distance - Middleton
Bound to Win or Die.
WINNIPEG, MAN, May 10.-Reports
from the front are TO the effect that bat
tie between Gen. Mlddleton's forces and
Rel, at Batouche, has been raging since
yesterday morning. 1t began by can
nonading the log huts and earthworks of
the insurgents by Gen. Middleton's artil-
lery corps. The result so far is understood
to be a Drawn battle. An attempt viii
probably be made when the works have
been reduced to storm the position
simultaneously from the front and flank,
when frighttul fatalities are likely to re-
suit, as the enemy are well armed and
deadly in aim.
RUSH FOR GUN.
During the battle one OF Gen. Middle
toms batteries was almost surprised by a
number Of rebels who crept up through
the bush, not hemg discovered until but
twenty yards distant. They made a rush
for the guns, firing and yelling as they ran.
Capt. Howard, who operated the Gatling
gun, saw the danger and ran the gun
COuplc VI luIuS Ill iIOHJ VI bnS DdlltIy.
and opening fire literally moved the rebels
down. Those remaining turned and ran
from the gun, reaching the shelter of the
bush. They opened fire again, and Capt.
Howard's escape from injury was some
thing marvellous.
A CHARMED LIFE.
Bullets were flying all around him, but
he gallantly maintained his position, and
the rebels, unable to stand the terrible
fire, returned to the pits constructed i'll
ravine running from the river. After a
gallant but vain effort to drive the rebels
from the rife pits and trenches, the scouts
and batterymen retired Gen. Middle
toms loss was one killed and eight
wounded. Ammunition is scarce with
the rebels. Their prisoners are believed
to be safe.
NHDDLETON'S DETERMINATION.
Gen. Middleton is determined to hold
his position and. expects to defeat the in
surgents tomorrow. The Winnipeg Bat
terry is shellng houses in the distance
where large numbers of rebels are
gathered. A shell crashed through the
first house and the rebels rushed out.
Another shell blowed the root off of the
house beyond. AS the dispatches left
scattered firing was going on.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
Ivy City's Isaccs.

WASHINGTON, May l0.-The spring
meeting of tue National Jockey Club will
begin at Ivy City Tuesday and be con-
tinred the three following days. Up
wards Of 200 horses are here, large in
crease over previous years. The hotels
are full OF strangers from the East and
South. The prospects for grand meet
ing are fiatterin0, as many fine horses
Will run. The fields Will be large, and
many Improvements have been made at
the track
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
ROANOKps COMM ENCEMENT.
Awarding of tho Senior Glass HonOrs-
The Coming Addresses

SALEM, VA, May 10.-The eXamina-
tion of the senior class at Roanoke Col
Iege was concluded yesterday. The hon
Ors were awarded as follows:
First HonOr-Valedictory, D. G. Arm
strong, of Virginia.
Second HonOr-Greek orations, Wm. A.
Smith, of North Carolina.
Third Honor-Latin salutatory, j. I.
Norman. of Virginia.
The commencement exercises will last
from June to 10 and promise to be OF great
interest. Rev. A. Il. Fink, of JOhnstOw
Pa..will deliver the baccalaureate sermon; ;
Rev. R. F. Bunting. d. D., of Rome, Ga.,
the address before the Young Mems
Christian Association; Principal J. II.
Turner, A. NJ, of the Lutheryille Female
Seminary, Maryland, the address before
the alumni, and Hon. Z. John Ellis. of
Louisville. the oration before the Literary
Society
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
TURKEY FEATHERS AND TAR.
Hew Residents of Dakota Settle Family
FeIds-DraEgod over the Prairie.


Fetds-DraEEod over the Prairie.
MITCHELL, OAK, May S.-A family
feud about property between a man
named Olsen and his wife, originating in
Sweden long ago, broke out atresh attheir
home, near here, and two sons took side
with their mother against the father,
making it very uncomfortable for him.
The neighbors espcused the old mans
cause, helped him put In his crops, and
demanded that the boys give up team OF
oxen claimed by both parties.
The sons refused, and a crowd Of about
ten masked men entered the Olsen resi-
dence Wednesday night, maltreated the
old lady, presented the elder son with a
suit OF tar and turkey feathers, dragged
him over the prairie lashed 10 the rear
end of q lumber wagon, and frightened
the second son 30 badly that he fed from
the neighborhO0d. He was yesterday
found twenty miles distant, half naked
and insane. Officers from the city are on
the track ofthe persons VINO composed the
mob.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
A Novel Suicide.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, May 8.-Yesterday
afternoon Frederick Kai, well-to-do
German, had quarrel with his wife.
She pointed to a clothes line and said,
You had better take that rope and hang
yourself" This morning his body was
found suspended with the line from a
post in the rear Of the house. he had
acted on her suggestion. The family
came here from New York last July.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11

BosToN, MASS, May 10.-In the woods
on Horns NIL, apsdbam, an unknown
man loaded a piece OF brass tubing with
powder and ball, one end Of which he
secured 10 a tree. The other end was
slightly elevated. After tying his legs,
he laid down with his head few inches
from the muzzle Of his imprOyised can
non. He then Lighted piece OF paper,
laid II over the vent hole and awaited the
discharge. Ills head was blown % ATONE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
Y. Nj. G. A. SECRETARIES.
The Exercises at Chattanooga Incident
to the Sabbath Day.

The Exercises at Chattanooga Incident
to the Sabbath Day.
CHATTANOOGA, May 10.-The Secre-
taries' conference of the Young Mems
Christian Association of the United
States and Canada held devotional eXer-
cises this morning, The topic, "Workers
Bible trainlne Glass; was taken up and
presented by Prof. G. G. Baldwin, State
Secretary of Iowa. He emphasized very
strongly the need Of training classes for
young men. Special devotional
meetings were held this after
noon. An outdoor meeting was
conducted by Rev. DR.. Munhall, State
Secretary of Indiana, after which the
secretaries, 200 strong, marched down the
principal thOroughfare, singing gospel
hymns. Another meeting, conducted by
Rev. e. w. Lewis, State Secretary of
Wisconsin, was held. at which 100 young
men we're converted. An experience
meeting was held in the evening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
Naples WiId over Her King.

NAPLES, May 10.-King Humbert and
Queen Margherita were raptur0usly re-
ceiyed on their arrival here to-day. They
drove through the streets in an open car
riage unattended by any guard, either Of
soldiers or police, and the carriage was
surrounded by crowds os people, all
cheering enthusiastically for their Ma
jesties. At night the new water works
were marYelousiy Illuminated, produc-
ing brilliant spectacle. In every respect
the rOyal visit was a splendid success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
Franco-Chinese Negotiations.

PARIS, May communications have
been exchanged between the French and
Chinese Governments on the lines Of the
FOurnier memorandum. These commu-
nications show a tendency to a peaceful
settlement between France and China.
NJ PatenOtre, the French Minister, who
will conduct the negotiations on the part
OF France for a definite treaty Of peace,
has presented his credentials to the Chi
nese Government.
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A SINGULAR REVENGE.
Cutting or Daughters Hair to Get
Even With Her Father.

Even With Her Father.
OswEGO, n. Y, May 1O.-Saturday
might've masked men entered the house
of 5. S. Thrall, of this city, during the alb
sence of Mr.. and Mrs. Thrall at church.
A daughter about IA years old had just
put younger sister to bed and was sitting
at the piano when the two men appeared
in the room, one of them with a drawn
knife, and seized her and under threats
commanded silence, at the same time as-
suring her she would not be harmed if
she made no Outcry. He then, with a
large pair Of scissors cut off her hair,
and also cut her clothing, saying thar he
wanted to be Tevenged on her father.
The men took some articles Of silverware
and left without doing the child any
other harm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
Iiioting az Venice.

VENICE, May 10.-A serious riot Is In
progress here. The trouble Is caused by
hotel proprietors keeping gondolas for the
use of their guests. This innovation was
resented by the regular gOndOllers, who
organized mob, attacked the hotel gon-
doliers and scuttled their boats. Several
serious casualties have occurred, and
many arrests have been made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-11
Ioss of n Rrig.

WAsHINGTON, May 1O.-The signal
corps station at Fort Macon, N. c., re-
ports the brig Julia A. Merritt, Of 81.
John, N. b., from Brazil for Hampton
Roads for orders, with a cargo Of sugar,
ashore twenty miles south OF Ocracoke
inlet. The crew were saved. The cargo
can be saved. The vessel will probably
be a total loss.
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PITTsBURG, PA, May 10.-Intsrest in
the Murphy temperance movement is on
the increase. Hundreds were unable to
gain admission to Library Hall tonight
where a meeting was held and the audi
tOrium was so densely packed that several
side broke down the doors in efforts
to get in. The police were finally com
PEELED to disperse them. Oyerl4OO persons
signed the pledge.
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AGED 1f5.
Death of Woman, the Oldest Person on

Death of woman, the Oldest Person on
the American Continent.
HALIFAX, n. s., MAY S.-Rebecca Cas-
sidy, probably the Oldest person on the
continent of America, died at Dartmouth
to-day, aged 115 years. She was a colored
woman, who escaped from slavery in the
Southern States many years ago, and,
coming to Halifax, married Louis Cassidy
now long since dead. Up to week ago
she moved about among her humble
neighbors as active as many of half her
a0e.