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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
Murderons Insanity of a Mother-

ST. LOUIS, March 21.-Mrs. Kreuger,
wife of a German farmer living six miles
from Pacific, Mo-, murdered one of her
little children Thursday evening by
nearly severing its head from it's body
with butcher knife. She also attempted
to kill her other two children, but they
escaped and alarmed their father, who
had great difficulty in overpowering his
wife, who was violently insane, and said
that she had been ordered to sacrifice all
her children.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

Sisters department were entirely de-
stroyed, entalling loss of fully $4,000.
The provisions and clothing be-
longing to the Sisters, valued at $4,000,
were also lost, and the infrmary
was damaged to the extent of $4,000. 1t
was at first reported that the loss was
fully covered by insurance, but investi-
CATION proved that the policies on the two
buildings that had not been allowed to
lapse amount to but $500, though not
long ago the property was known to be
covered to the extent of $30C,00O. The
Sisters will at once rebuild, and the
academy will be in working order by next
Wednesday,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
REDUCING THE FORCES.
Garland aud Villas Carrying Out Theil
Contemplated Reforms.

Garland aud Villas Carrying Out Their
Contemplated Reforms.
WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Attorney
General Garland to-day issued an order,
reducing the force of examiners in the
Department of Justice from seven to four.
In his letter to the three examiners, who
are notified that their services will be dis
pensed with after March 81, the Attor-
ney General says that his action is based
on the belief that the interests of the gov
ernment do not now require as many
examiners as are at present in the
employ of the department, and in re-
ducing the number he has concluded to re-
tain those who are of the longest service
in the department.
In accordance with his expressed in
tentiOn of reducing the force of post off ce
inspectors Postmaster General Villas to-
day called for a number of designations
among that class of employees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
THE COOK COUNTY FRAUDS.
Emory StOrrs Prevents His Clients from
Being Rushed to Prison

oGOTES IT6NSnCb his CIleuIS from
Being Rushed to Prison.
CHICAGO, March 21.-In the United
States District Court this morning Emory
A. Storrs, on behalf of his clients, Mackin
and Gallagher, who were convicted and
sentenced to the penitentiary in the
Eighteenth ward election fraud case, aG-
dressed judge Gresham, stating that it
had come to his knowledge that there was
a scheme on foot to rush Mackin and
Gallagher to Joliet penitentiary on the
noon train to-day. This contemplated
proceeding he characterized as extraordi-
nary. The consummation of the plot, he
said, he should consider a public scan
dal. Justice demanded nothing of that
kind. 1t smacked of persecution.
Mr.. Storrs appealed to Judge Gresham to
step between his clients and the pe1iten-
tiary. The Judge stated that he was
pOwerless to stay the execution of the
sentence imposed in the District Court.
Judge Blodgett was next appealed to and
he ordered the United States Marshal, who
has the prisoners in charge, not to take
them to Joliet before March "a. In the
meantime motion for a writ of error is
being argued before Judge Gresham, who
will probably render a decision on Mon
daU
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
A BLOW on M. WAsHINGTON.
Charges Against am Excise bureau

NEW YORK, March pa stir was
caused at police headquarters to-day when
it was learned that charges of bribe-taking
and corruption against the Excise Bureau,
which Inspector Byrnes has been dill
gently pursuing for a month past, have
been submitted to the grand jury, and are
now being weighed by that body. 1t was
said that officials whom the liquor dealers
accuse of Systematically victimizIng them
would soon be put under arrest. The evil
dence in the hands of the police is very
complete, and discloses a widespread
system of c0rrIIntfOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
RUSSIAN AGGRESSION URGED.
Lesseps on the work at Panama.

LONDON, March 21.-M. de Lesseps de-
nies the reports sent from New York to
the effect that work along the Panama
canal has resulted in failure. N. de Les
seps says that his son, Victor, after hav-
ing visited Panama and made thorough
investigation of the operations along the
line of the canal, writes: "Pour m9ir Ie
canal est fait." 'NO contractors.v . saws
NJ. de Lesseps, ''have, as has been re.
ported, stopped work because the canal
company have failed TO SUNNY
them with money, although one
American contractor was refused
payment for work he had done, because
he had failed to comply with the condi-
tlons OF his contract. l have no fears.
says NJ. de Lesseps, of any stoppage of
work on the canal because of war in Cen
fral Auorioa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
OLIVER BROS. SETTLEMENT.

papers of Oliver Bros. & Philips, iron
manufacturers, who recently suspended,
have been signed by all the creditors.
The agreement required only 80 per cent.
but it was thought best to have all sign if
possible, and that has been accomplished.
The works closed down this afternoon for
the purpose of taking stock and it is ex-
pected that operations will be resumed
next Thursday under the administration
Of the trustees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
Rarbarous Lack of GalIantrv.

CLEVELAND, o., March 2I.-COnsider-
able excitement prevails among the
bOmeOpathists OF Cleveland. The COM
m~ncement exercises of the college are to
be held next Tuesday evening. Miss
Madge Dickson, of Chambersburg, Pa,
was to have delivered the salutatOry ad-
dress. DIR. II. III. Baxter, a prominent
professor OF the college, objected, saving
that a woman salutatOrian would dis
grace the college. Miss Dickson resigned
the honor, and no address will be deliy-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
Mr.. villas First Appointment,

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The newly
elected Representative from Tennessee,
j. B. Richardson, has the honor of secur-
ing the first appointment made by Post
master General Villas. Upon his solici-
tation J. n. Tayior was to-day appointed
the vacancy caused by the resignation of
the late POStmas ter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

APALACHICOLA, FLA. March 21.-Ned
Caldwell and Robert Roberts, cOlored,
were drowned yesterday on returning
from the oyster bar. The boat being
heavily loaded and high winds prevailing
the craft sank near Greea Point. The
bodies were recovered and brought TO
ApalachlcOla last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
schoharie,s Broken Bank

WARRINGTON, March 21.-The Comp
troller of the Currency to-day received a
telegram from Bank Examiner Shelley,
saying that he had taken possession of the
Schoharie County National Bank, of Scho-
harie, N. Y, and ascribing it's present
trouble to an unexpected run made on
the bank,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
The Attacks on Miss van zandt

PARIS, March 21.-Several of the minor
papers in this city continue to abuse Miss
Van Zandt, the American prima donna.
1t is believed that these repeated attacks
by the boulevard papers will compel the
director Of the Opera COmique to tempo
rarily withdraw Miss Van Zandt from
the stage, although this course will in
yolye considerable pecuniary loss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

BERLIN, March 2I.-The Bismark testi-
monial committee has decided to buy the
GOhOnbausen estate, the ancestral seat
Of the Bism arck SchOnhausen family and
present it t. re Chancellor on his birth
day. The cor nittee Will devote the sur
plus Of the fu. TO establish Bismarck
foundation Tor some patriotic object Of
national impOrtance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

WASHINGTON, March 21.-Ex-COn-
gresham Mackey. of South Carolina, is
responsible for the statement that there
are fifteen applicants for one South Caro-
is SI5 per annum. and the bond of the in
cumbent Of which is 5000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
sPoFFoRD's ELECTION.

MORRISON, ILL, March 21.-Mr. Spof-
ford, the Republican nominee for the
Nineteenth Legislative district to succeed
the late representative, Logan, also a
majority of $500. 1t is expected that a
special messenger from each county will
start for Springfield with proper ab-
stracts OF the votes on Monday, March %.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

Jackson 20 the terrified woman, as he returned
into the house and began smoking his pipe.
The matter hes just been reviewed on appeal,
and jackson will be sentenced to hang in the
latter part Of May.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
SnoW-Bound Canada.

HALIFAX, N. s., March 21.-The heavy
snow falls of the last few days have
caused serious detention in the railway
mail service in the western counties and
railway line beyond Annapolis. All trains
have been cancelled until Monday. From
the upper provinces no mails have been
received since night before last, and to-
day the first mail arrived from the United
States since Thursday evening.
A BLOW ON MT. WASHINGTON.
Mt. WAsHINGT n. H., March 2I.-
Last night the storm here was terrific
beyond description. A northwest wind
prevailed, which had a velocity of from
100 to 140 miles an hour. The spirits in
the thermometer fell 48 degrees below
zero this morning
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
The senatorshin.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL, March 21.-Twenty
Senators and Representatives answered
to rOll-call In joint ballot assembly to-day.
Mr.. Morrison received 10 votes for United
States Senator. Mr.. Streeter voted for
,IudUa A NJ CRAIG
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
Secretary Porter InstaIIed.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The new
Assistant Secretary of State, ex-G0y.
James D. Porter, of Tennessee, assumed
the duties of his Office to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
ENGLAND's STAKE In INDIA.
The Russian War Party Confident Ths
the Lion Won't Fight.

The Russian War Party Confident That
the Lion Won't Fight.
LONDON, March 21.-Dispatches from
Calcutta show that extensive prepara-
tiOns are being made for offensive or de-
fensive operations on the northern flon-
tier OF India. Supplies sufficient to last
the British army corps for a month have
been collected at Quettah, in Beloochis-
tan, which commands the Polan pass, and
is the only practicable entrance to Af .han.
istan from the south for military PUP
poses.
DE GIERs REPORTED TO HAVE RESIGNED.
1t is reported at Paris that NJ. de Giers,
Prime Minister of Russia, has resigned.
The United SerUice Gazette states that
the British Admiralty have completed
every preparation to send, if necessary. a
powerful fleet to the Baltic within a few
days.
The ships belonging to the first naval
reserve have been ordered to coal at
Portsmouth.
EARL DUFFERIN's CONFERENCE.
Earl of Dufferin, VicerOy of India, has
received assurances from the govern
ments of both Hyderabad and Scinde that
each province desires to send contingeuts
to Afghanistan to fight against any fur
ther Russian advance towards India.
Slider Dilar Jung, Political Secretary to
the Nizam of HyGerabad, states. in a
letter conveying that PROVINCES offer,
that "all the native Indian Chiefs are
eager to save India from Russian desBo-
tism. The representative of the Nizam
OF Sclnde, and one from the government
OF Mepaul, will attend the coming con-
ference between Earl of Dufferin and the
Ameer of Afghanistan at RaWaIpindi.
1t is reported that Russian agents are en-
gagged in distributing money among the
disaffected Afghan Chiefs for the purpose
of inducing them to support Ayoub Khan
in the movement to have the latter sub
stituted for Obdurrahman as Ameer of
Afghanistan. Munitions of war and mill
tary stores equivalent to supply an army
of $4,000 men are being collected at
Quettah.
RUSSIAN AGGRESSION URGED.
The Russian military organ, Sret.
which reflects the views of the Russian
commanders Komaroff, Tchermayeff and
Oilers, of the war party in Russia, is at
present urging the seizure of Herat be-
fore the English can fortify the place.
The Sret argues that, as Herat is the
centre OF commerce tor Kharassan and
Iurcomania, If England is permitted
to hold it the Russian position beyond
CashIan Will be perilous. "Besides."
says tie .SUet, I" to allow England to hold
Herat, would be showing great weakness
before the Turcomans.'
Continuing, this military organ says:
England must be chased out of Turco-
man territory. Russian diplomats con-
ceding Ole inch Of ground will betray the
interests of their country. England will
not risk war for Herat. She knows that
her defeat might involve India, whereas a
Russian defeat would mean nothing more
than the maintenance of territorial status
quo"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

1t is reported that Prince Bismarck will re-
move Herr Scholz and take the Prussan &.
nance portfolio himself
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
MILLS SHIT DOWN.

factory nail Mate an mill liam and hoon mill %l Of
the POttstown Iron Company shut down
to-day, and will remain closed for a short
time. They employ about 900 men. Lack
oforders and want of storage room are the
causes. The Bridge Works at Pottstown,
employing from 800 to 4O0men, have also
been short of work lately, and the greater
part of the force has been laid OFF
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA. |
rrlF- NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD N PARAGRAPHS.

vor-af-I Negro Forced 60 Eat Fried
r5gsr,s-sncw Esed a. Fertilizer at
rf.---ray Grove-The Invention of
--.---on's Blind Tank Tender.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
IN THE LABOR CAMPS.
The Strike of the Pennsylvania Coal
Miners no Nearer an End.

miners no Nearer an En0.
PIrTsBURG, March 2l.-The Railroad
Coal Miners Convention held here to-day
was largely attended. The reports from
the delegates were very encouraging to
the strikers. OF 81 pits along the rail-
roads, % are closed OH account of the
strl.e, 10 are in operation at the price de-
manded by the miners, and aae working
at a reduction. To-day ends the second
week of the strike, and it seems no nearer
to a settlement than when it commenced.
There are 10000 men idle. and it is esti.
mated that they have already lost in
wages 100000. Coal is getting scarcer
every day, and number of manuf-ctur-
ers have been compelled to close, for want
of fuel
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
THE FNNIETTsBURG FIRE.

BALTIMORE, March 21.-Y Yesterday's
fire az st. Joseph Academy, near En-
mettsburg, will result in greater loss than
was at first reported. The refectorY and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14
Nearly 500 Feet High.


Fresh proofs are reported to have
been discovered of the existence of an
ancient civilization in Mexico. In
Sonora, about sixty miles southeast of
the town Of Madeline, some explorers
have found in the heart of a
virgin forest pyramid which
is 1850 feet round the
base, and $50 feet high-that Is to
say, nearly double the size of the great
pyramid of Cheops. From the base
to the summit there IS a roadway, on
which vehicles can travel around the
vast erection in spiral. The outside
walls are built of granite blocks, care
fully fooled and bedded.
A little further off is hillock, with
hundreds of caverns and chambers
cut in it, from fiveto fifteen feet wide
and ten to fifteen feet long. They have
no windows, and are entered by the
roof. The walls are covered with
hieroglyphics and curious pictures
with the feet and hands OF
men. Some utensils have
| also been found there. Who the
builders of these ancient monuments
were IS still unsettled, but, according
to Ell Liberal, they probably belonged
to Mayos, who formerly inhabited
Sonora, and were different race from
the Indians, having blue eyes, white
skin and blonde hair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14

The statement may shock self
complacent religious philosophers and
Jealous advocates of missionary work,
but il Is nevertheless true and unde-
niable that the drunken nations Of
the world are the Christian nations.
It may be still greater shock to the
majority of the readers of the Re
former to be assured that the most
drunken nations of Chlstendom are
those which are nominaIly Protestant
in creed. England and Scotland, the
Scandinavian group, Germany, Hol-
land, SwitzelanG(hai Pro.estant) and
the United States, and to these may
be added Canada and Australia as
semi-independent nationalitie5 are IN
der Protestant domination. No inves-
tigator of the awful statistics of
n9tional drunkness and its
attendant crimes can deny
that these countries enjoy disgrace
full prominence In the soul and body
destroying habit In lifting this mask
we have no other desire thsn to arouse
careful and widespread Investigation
into this subject, aud to incite the
Christian of our noble country to a
Just sense of their position before the
world, Christian patriots and heather,
esp: ciaily that those VISA are respon-
sible for the ind ff'rs;t Attitude OF
the chu:c' 10 aid Efsss ''ciine OF
crimes" ms d-t, = "a ~ cps As shall
relieve us from etjndt' 10; which is
not less danger ':is t5a.i' di g acet.il.
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G : intere.sis . !,~,-,- ii il. Eng
las.. the Rev. Pniiiips L; ooks' ap.
plo.-,iHg visit to that '-eun'ry, and
it is exp, cted that there viii ~ re-
msndous rush to hear him a. ne
breaches at Cambridge UntysT - IA
June 14.s -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14

drifted by, till the speed of
the Ancon was checked, aud we found
ourselves ready to drop anchor, while
before US rose vertical ice wall 500
feet in height and with frontage of
three and half miles. Not daring to
attempt a pen picture, quote the
words of Munir, the State Geologist of
California; 1.-The whole front and brow
of this majestic glacier is dashed and
sculptured into a maze of yawn-
| ing chasms and crevlce5, and 4 be-.
wilderlng variety OF strange ercai-
tectural forms appalling TO the strong
est nerves. but noYcl and beautiful
beyond de cription. Clusters of gilt
tering, lancet-tipped spires, gables and
obelisks, bold outstanding basttons
and p!ai.; mural ellis adorned along
the top with, fEetted cornice aud bat
tlem9lt, while every gorge anG
efeyec:sc@, chasm and hollow were
filled with light shimmering anC
FLUSHING il pale blue tones of inef
fable tenderness and loneliness
VIII u at the firing of cannon huge
mass OF ice became detached an(
plunged illto the water with fore
that threw taa spray hundreds of fee
IN the air, and even at The distance w
were, caused our steamer t.
sway VOL ntly, the excltemen
. illuminated. and the cheers of on
part mingled with the echcccss or til
the fail, AZ yue distant crags sen
Lnem back to us. We were landed OF
: shore, and after almost the entire at
. noon spent in climbing the side, mo
rAine, locking back at our ship, a
atom in sthe distance, we returne
\ feeling the half had not been tol
- us.-PIovidence journal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14
Madame E. F. Duke,
A SAD FATE.
Mrs. Julia HI. Crows Death in a Forcing
Land.

Mrs. Julia H. Crows Death in a Forcing
Land.
Death is ever terrible, but when
with cruel hand it snatches suddenly
away the young and lovely. and ro-
bust from among their loved itssoci-
ates, it is bitter trial. Life holds no
heavier sorrow than this.
The whole city was shocked at the
news of the death of Mrs. Julia, wife
of A. ii. Crow, one of the most prom
inent merchants of Austin. The sad
event occurred at Aqua CalieItes,
Mexico, on Friday, the 9th inst. Mr..
Crow and his wife lett Austin not
long since to visit Mexico for
his health. The deceased
lady was in splendid health, and no
one dreamed that she would be called
away so soon. She was only thirty
years of age, and it seems exceedingly
hard that in the prime of a splendid
womanhood, she should be taken
away from her devoted relatives ard
friends. Her grief-distracted father
and mother, Col. Eilers and wife, OF
Bastrop are here, and no words can
portray their sorrow.
The details of her death are very
meager as yet, all that is known be.
ing contained in a telegram to Nc
Kean, stating that small poX caused
her death, after very short illness
In accordance With the laws of Meyi.
CO, the remains will not be allowed t.
leave the lapI, where she breathed hel
last.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14
wEGUAsANrEE SIX BOXES
TIE STATE OF TEXAS,

Notice is hereby given of the following de
scribed estray stock: One sorrel paint morse,
14M hands high about years old, branded on
the neck 81 and on the left shoulder IS. One
black mare years old. 14h hands high, brand
ed on the left shoulder B A. One dun stallion,
black streak down the back, little white In the
face. about Is hands high. years old, has a
scar on the right side of the neck. no brand !.
One mouse colored jack, 10 years cd, about IL
hands high, no brand. One mouse colored
iennett, branded on the right shoulder o. One
brown COW with Wnlte pack.
about 10 years old: Dranden on
the left hip K and on the right hip 81. Marked
over half crop in the right ear and split In the
left ear. Three cows branded on the rlgnt NIP
n and counterbranded on the right side XII.
Marked under half crop in the right. and under
slope in the left ear. Two three year OLD nell
ers branded on the RICH. hip y marked crop
and split in the righ and SPLIT in tie lett ear.
Two cows three ears o;d. b''th branded on the
hin Ed Marked crop and splv III the right
and underslope in the iefJ ear. one brown
cow eight years old brande,. Oh the hip an
branded on the les sid. . - o r..
speekled bull six years old, has o. = large bell,
marked two splits i'll the left and split and
hole in the right ear. No brand
Given under my hand this 4th dag OF may,
A. D. 1885. De-
County Commissioner Prect. No. ., Travis
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