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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
CAPTURE OF A RUFFIAN.
He Assaults Many Women in Massachu-
setts and Escapes to New Jersey.

From the Nel0 York W0rid.
During the latter part of April Chief
Murphy. of jersey City, received letter
from the Sheriff of Wakefield, in Middle
sex county, Mass, asking him to arrest
Stephen }. Mccall, who was wanted for
several crimes and was believed to be in
Newark. The photograph Enclosed showed
tall muscular young man with a hand
some face. He is charged with having
committed no less than thirteen most des-
perate crimes, and for months keeping
the citizens of Redding, StOn ham and
Wakefield, which are within a radius OF
% miles Of Boston, in a state OF feVerish
excitement. Almost every day school
girls and unprotected women are way
laid in lonely places by a miscreant who
had a peculiar trick of forcing a buckskin
glove into the mouth Of his victim. More
than half dozen times the ire bells were
rung as a general alarm TO summon the
entire population to scOur the woods in
search Cf the unknown ruflian. A tramp
was suspected, and on one occasion a
poor fellow was strung up to the branch
Of tree in an attempt to extort con-
tessiOn from him. suspicion finally
rested upon Metal, who travelled about
the towns doing odd jobs at painting. lie
was known to be "A desperate character.
and he prided himself upon having been
wounded while in South Africa
fighting the Zulus under the Prince Ma
p0leOn.
In the early part of January Phoebe
Philbrick, the l0-year-old daughter of a
well-to-do farmer Of otoneham, was way
laid by an unknown man, who dragged
her into piece of under brush. The girl
had a large newfoundland dog with her,
which attacked the ruftian and drove him
away. The description given b y Phoebe
proved that the man was Mccall.
In the next two months thirteen assaults
were perpetrated in the neighbOring viii
lagos, the last being upon Gertrude NJ.
slinsOn, the 15-year-Old daughter Of
wealthy mill-owner of Redding. She was
found in the evening lying upon the
ground almost dead. she had been beaten
with a stone until her skull was frac-
tured, and for weeks her life was de-
SPARED Of.
She recognized McCalPs picture as that
of her assailant, and the Sheriff started
out to arrest him.
He was tracked from place to place.
and finally located in Jersey City. Two
weeks ago a letter from him to his sweet
heart, directing her to address all COM
munications to East Orange, where he
was living under the name of Robert Sim
clair, was intercepted, and Detective
Hullon was placed upon the case. He
stationed himself in the post Office and
watched for HIS man. Yesterday morn
ing Mccall stepped up to the post office
and inquired for letters for Mr.. Sinclair.
Two were handed to aim and while he
was reading them Hullon, who had coD-
pared him with the photograph, stepped
out and arrested him. He was taken to
Jersey City. He did not deny his iden-
titv, and agreed to accompany Sheriff
Mallory to Massachusetts without requi-
sItiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
BOUND FOR THE FAR NORTH.
Lieut.. CantweII to Continue His Explora-
tons in Alaslkan Waters.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The revenue
cutter Corwin leaves to-day for Alaskan
waters on her annual cruise. Her special
duty viii be to protect the seal industry
from marauders and prevent the sale OF
intoxicating liquors to the natives.
1t was during the CorwIn's operations
last season that Lieut.. Cantwell, accom-
panied by Second Assistant Engineer Me-
Lenegan, quartermaster, fireman, miner
ana Interpreter, made his successful eX-
plOration OF The mouth Of the Kowak
and the Sclawik and Imogarik-cho-lt
lakes two large bodies Of water south OF
the 6owak. This season the Lieuien-
ant will continue his labOrs. pro-
posing to 20 UP the kOwak to
its source, and thence travel over
land to the Yukon river, down
which, il he succeeds IN securing PORTAGE
the party will float on RATS TO 81.
Michaeps IN the Behring sea, making a
total estimated distance Of 1000 miles.
Should he succeed he will indicate route
by which whalers or others held by the
ice i'm the Arctic Ocean might lind way
to the settlements on the Pacific shores Of
Alaska. That whole vast country drained
by the kowak is as vet ureXplored, and
it is believed that the river extends nearly
1000 miles inland. The delta OF THIS
stream has fifteen mouths, and extends
80 miles inland. The main channel is
about 200 yards wide and ~
least water. The river IS wider
and deeper. All this section and
the Selawik river, with its two large
lakes, We're explored and charted by
Lieut.. Cantwell. One Of its natural curl
osities is Jade mountain, which is entire
ly composed Of jade stone. Tha country
thereabOuts abounds in fine timber, game,
coal and serpentine, while the "cOlor" Of
gold was obtained everywhere, but it is
doubtful whether it would pay to work it.
The natives near the coast are friendly,
but those far inland are reputed TO be
very hostile, and in this lies the danger Of
the expedition. 1t may seem strange to
many that the two parties make separate
pxDlOratiOus
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
PROHIBITION xND HYPOCRISY.
How tn e Moral Citizens of Maine Manage
to Evade the Liquor Law.


PORTLAND, Me, May 6-The most
prominent thing in regard TO the prohibi
ton laws is the humor attached to them.
and the more they are enforced the more
this is apparent. just now the friends of
the anti-liquor laws have taken a sudden
start and are endeayoring with might
and main TO suppress illegal liquor sell
ing.
The correspondent, in company with a
Boston lawyer. made a tour of this town
last evening to see how much of the ar
dent could be obtained and the manner Of
procuring it.. We found no difficulty in
getting rum, but the way in which it was
got was both peculiar and ridiculous.
First. we applied at a leading hotel.
which until recently had its tirst-class
bar. In a whisper the smiling clerk was
told what was wanted.
'Here. take these keys" said he, "and
go O room f. first floor 'front.'"
We lound room to contain several
chairs and a table, but no signs OF a bar
After waiting few seconds in came the
clerk, carrying gO0G-sZed carpet-bag
which he deposited on the table.
~ carry the bar with me-" he explained
as he orened the bag and took therefrou,
several bottles labeled with their respec-
tive liquors, which were followed by
glasses. hitteTs. etc. After sampling the
alcoholic b yeTases the clerk explain d
that il a search was made by the officers
il was very easy matter for him to take
his grip. or BARI Dom, and march around
town with it until the searchers had left
in DISGUST
We next took a walk down by the rail
road depOls where saloons We're formerly
as thick as those on the BOWeFy. And
indeed the most Of them are open now,
nut hqu 1cs. especially ale and beer, are
not so easily obtained in them. In one
place we were served in a little iron-clad
room, with a huge oak bar thrown across
the door to prevent surprise. In another
we We're given ale which flowed from
what to all appearances was a harmless
gas-pipe. In still another place our liquor
was brought on sealed up in egg shells,
the meat having been blown out In all
of these places a tub OF acid is kent handy
and at the appearance o. an officer the
liquor dumped into 10. That Is, all kept
on hand. The main supply is always
hidden some " here about the building.
AS we were returning up town no les,
than five pers0uB-young men-came NJ
20 us at different times and asked If We
were ''lOOkin' for s0methin to take
These were bottle carriers. or walking
bar-rOOms, and a great deal Of liquor is
disposed Of by tn m, many having theil
regular customers. Among the foreign.
ers liquor is sold mostly by women IN
their kitchens, and numerous is tn moth
erly-loOking dame who carries her supply
Of liquor reireshment in her sumptuOus
bugtle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09

stops only at stations named above and at
ali stations between Townsville and ChaLta-
hoochee.
Passengers for Brunswick (via e. T., v. &
u; H. H. take this train, arriving at Bruins
wick daily 10 80 a. m.
Passengers for Macon and Atlanta take this
train, arriving at Macon 6 p. m. and Atlanta
1890 p. IN. daily.
Passengers for Brunswick Via B. & W. R'y)
take TINS train, arriving at Brunswick l;lO
p. II.
Passengers for Fernandina, Waldo, Ocala,
Leesburg, Gainesville, Cedar Key and all sta
lions on Florida Railway and Navigation
Company take this tram.
Close connections at Jacksonville daily for
6reen Cove Springs, st. Augustine, Palatka,
Enterprise, Sanford, and all landings on st.
johns river.
Passengers for Pensacola, Mobile, New Or
leans, Texas and trans M Mississippi points take
this train, arriving az Pensacola 1906 m,
Mobile 2:4O m, New Orleans AS am.
to New Orleans.
Steamers leave Bainbridge every Tuesday
ana Friday evening for A palachlcOla, Colum
BUS and intermediate landings.
JESUP EXPRESS.
Leave Savannah daily at ............ 4:20p m
Arrive at Savannah daily at......... 80 d IN
arrive AT Jesup daily at....-.......... $3.50 p m
Stops at ali regular and flag stations be-
tween Savannah and Jesup.
ALBANY EXPRESS.
Leave Savannah daily at ............ 300 p m
C.
Arrive at Jesup daily at. .-.......... II go y m
Arrive at Waycross daily at......... 2:l0 a m
Arrive at Callahan daily at.......... :5S a m
Arrive at Jacksonville daily at. SIS a IN
Arrive at Dupont daily at ........... :05 a N
Arrive at Live OAK daily at.......... 6 80 a m
Arrive at gainesville daily at. ....... $3.50 a IN
Arrive at Valdosta daily at.......... :33 "A IN
Arrive at Quitman daily at.......... q: IA a m
Arrive at ThomasYille daily at....... 7:l5 a IN
Arrive at Albany daily aG............1 10 80 Il m
Pullman buffet and sleeping cars Savannah
to jacksonville.
Passengers for Brunswick by this train ar
rive at Brunswick (vla K. T., V. q G. r. r.
a. m. daily.
Passengers for Macon. Atlanta. Chattanoo-
ga, Knoxville, Bristol, Roanoke, Philadelphia
and New ! Ork, take this train with through
Pullman Buffet Sleepers daily.
Passengers for Fernandna, Gainesville, &C.
dar Key, Ocala, Wildwood, Leesbnrg, and all
stations on Florida Railway and Navigation
Company and Florida Southern Railway take
this tram.
Passengers for Madison, Monticello. ITALIA
haasee and al Middle Florida points take this
train.
Connections at Jacksonville daily with Peo-
pies Line Steamers and railroads for st. Au-
gustlne and all points on st. Johns river.
Through tickets sold and sleeping car berth
accommodations secured at BTen's Ticket
Office, No. p Bull street, and at the Compa-
nys Depot, foot Of Liberty street.
JAS. L. TAYLOR,
- Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Il, G. FLEMING Sunt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
NURDl RS IN FRANCE.
A Juvenile Cutthroat-Corp Fished
from the Seine.

From the Neq0 York Herald.
PARIS, May 3.-Every one is fun of the
murder just committed in a low lodging
house in the Rue CsmbrOnne at Grenelle.
The assassin is an idle vagabOnd named
Birckel, alias Chariot, and three or four
other things. He was taken literally red
handed. He had cut the throat of a casual
acquaintance named Zlller as he lay
asleep, and was detected quietly turning
out his victims pockets. They
contained Iii. and few cop
pers. He was arrested after a desperate
attempt to escape. BIrckel b0sstingly
confessed his crime. YES" said he, Il
am a thief and an assassin. Gamahut
and | were friends. ! was determined to
succeeded" On examining the victim ii
was seen that mis- throat was gashed in
eight places. 1t is supposed that the
murderer, not content with killing Ziller,
amused himself by mutilating him after
death. Like Gamahut, Birckel is young,
being barely 20. His appearance is re.
Dulsive and his bearing cynical.
Another murder is reported from Toulon
to-day. A man shot his mistress in a III
of jealousy and tried to blow his brains
out, The attempt at suicide was only
halt successful. The assassin s1Ot away
the lower part of his face and is not eX
pacted To recover, but he still lives.
Though no less than six bodies were
fshed up in the Seine on the day befor,
yesterday-two at Suresnes, two at st
Cloud and two at Styres-there is reason tC
b lieve that many Of the Grim so com
mon just now IN Paris are the work O
S0ufe8eurS. Me. Gaagnon, the new pre-
+ ct of police, has gwen strict orders tC
his agents, which it is hoped may lead tC
important captures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
SPIRITS SLAPPED HIS FACE.
How james Peadrick was Rebuked for
LsuehIns in Haunted House

LSuehins in - Haunted House
RALEIGH, n. c.. May Wilmington,
in this State, has haunted house, occu-
pied by James Peadrick. whose family
consists OF himself, wife, five children and
two sisters OF his wife, the eldest sister
being about 16 years old. To the latter
the apparition was first made manifest.
She says that it is the ghost of her mother,
Mrs. Kinyon Carroll who died three years
ago near White Lake, Bladen county.
whence the two sisters came. The other
sister is named Mattie, and Is III years
old. Last Thursday night Pe3dricE came
home and found his family wild with
excitement. Matte called TO Peadrick to
come into the room, as her mother was
there. She said that the pillows We're
thrown all over the room, and that the
same unseen hand had a little while be-
tore turned out the kerosene lamp which
was burning ON a chair. Peadrick was
inclined to laugh at Msttie's statement,
when he felt a sharp blow on his face
from an unseen hand, the room being at
that time well lighted. Matte then called
out that she could both see and hear her
mother. AS she said this a pillow was
thrown from the bed and fell across the
rn0m. Pead icks son, 10 years old. said
f' HE GOuAO htt anu nEdA MS ~ anu
uOther. Neither the lad nor Matte
showed any fear, but the other members
OF the family became nervous.
All night pillows were thrown about
and strange noises were heard. Friday
night the same state Of affairs existed.
Once pillow was thrown from the bed
in a brightly lighted room directly in
Peadrick's face. Sunday night people
went to the house in numbers to lend aid
in ferreting out the mystery, Several of
them on seeing the pillows fly and hear
ing noises became alarmed and some
ladies tainted. The eldest Miss Carroll
has been afflicted with dr0psy. She spoke
with p-rfect freedom about the matter.
She is uneducated, but seems 10 be honest
in all she says. and is corroborated in her
atements by Mrs. Peadrick and others
who were present She had seen her
mother one before since her death, and
that was in Bladan county. A number of
persons are nightly at the house, and an
effort will be made to unrayel the mystery.
There is nothing about the house or sur
rOundings. or any Of the members OF the
family, which would suggest trickery or
fraud,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
NEXT THE "GREAT EAsTERN.0
Arrival of the Etruris," the Latest Adj
dltion to the Cunard Line.
ys.,., ~. vi. tr.,,y.y

From the Ne,o York World.
TIE new Cunard steamer Etrura
reach, d this port yesterday on her first
trip to this side of the Atlantic. She left
Queenstown one week ago Sunday after
noon and was expected on the following
Sunday, but her new machinery was a
rifle stiff, and on only two days did she
run 400 miles in tweniy-four hours. The
new steamer is not particularly admired
by old mariners who saw her sail up the
bay, il being thought that she Is too mar
row for her length 10 make good sea
boat. She is the largest steamer a1Oat,
with the exc ption of the Great Eastern,
being 500 feet In LENGTH, 81 feet 3 inches
breadth a. beam and 40 feet depth Of hold.
She cost the Cunard Company $l.O00,0OO.
Her hull is built OF steel. and she has
handsomely fitted accommud1t for go
iirst-class passengers and over / 600 steer
age. The Etrurla REGISTERS 5000 cross
tons, and viii carry ~. 200 tons OF coal. OF
which amount she consumes something
over 800 tons per day when at fun speed.
Her engines are strong ard powerful, and
curing her trial trip around Ireland the
bearings did not once become oycr-hpated,
although steam was never turned or
The owners Of the Etruria expect that
she will beat the record OF the OREGON, at
present the fastest steamer anOut, and nor
bui ders, John Elder & Co.. are confident
that she Is capable OF 50 doing In smoo n
water the ktruria accomplished q speed
OF 20 knots per hour. or about "a statute
miles. The OREGON has an average rec I'd
OF ~ 40 statute miles per hour at sea, or
49, knots. There has been some talk
that the British Government would char
Ter the Etruria IN case she developed
speed equal 90 the Oregon, but her AGENTS
here assert with confidence that the new
vessel will remain Ia the Cunard service
all summer. On her just completed vow
age the Etruria hr0uget 200 cabin. 81 in
termediate aud 034 steerage passengers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09

Local Sleeping cars on all night trains be-
tween savannah and Augusta, savannah and
Macon, Savannah and Atlanta.
CODuec15o0S
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
The Place Where the President VIII
Spend His Summer.

Spend His sumner.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The President
is pleased at the idea of taking up his
residence at the Soldiers Home, and will
settle there for the summer in two weeks.
Thf business Of the country will 20 right
o. Col. Lamont will 90 out every day
and stay until late at night, If, indeed, he
doesn't yield to the Presidents wish and
quarter himself there altogether. Per-
haps the strongest attraction Of the beau.
tilul spot TO Dir. Cleveland is It's great
park, in which he will have a
chance to indulge in those daily
solitary walks Of which he is
so fond. He is never seen in the streets
on foot during the day. Late at night he
sometimes steals out for a walk. and be.
lated pedestrians often turn about and
stare curi0usly after the massive figure,
surmeuntcd by a silk hat. from under
which curls fragrant cigar smoke, pacing
pOnderously up Fifteenth street, which
they recognize 10 be the President. lie
walks mechanically, lost M thought, and
pays littie attention 10 wher he goes. Ap-
parently he Is unprotected, but unknown
60 him the policemen are watching HIM
closely aud from corner to corner signal
HE coming.
An imaginative friend Ofmine, who met
the i esideut on one of his nocturnal
rambles. has been letting his fancy loose
over inc risk Of such careless exposure.
"Why," he exclaimed excucdy. "he
might be abducted. | mean It. a few
clever fellows could carry him on in a
carriage with very little struggle, ana get
him aboard il steam yacht on the Potomac.
once there thoy could hold him for ram
som and pardon, and could defy capture
10y threatening to kill the prisoner il "a
rescue were attempted. tel you It's per-
Z city amazing how much we leave 60
chance and good fortune a. though there
vas no daring lawlessness in the country
.oWhere else Is q l'resldentOr sovereign
ufrouuded by so few safeguards as here.
n ny, four Merry men could abduct the
fresidert from the White House any
hght. Better care ought to be taken 10y a
regular night guard at the White HOuse.v
Know pHYsELF, by reauing the 'ssoi-
t ee 81 Lie" the best medical work ever
fNpihAtui Tor young and middle aged men
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
Gin Rncfma.
The Tin Roofing Department

or this establishment, heretofore
under the management of Mr.. j. II.
RAINES, will now be- under the per-
sOnaI supervision of Mr.. III. j. Nc
EVOY.
Mr.. McEVOY having been connected
with this establishment for the past
t" enty years, and being a competent
practical Tuner, we solicit con.
tinuance of the public's patronage. y
TIN ROOFING, REPAIRING TIN
ROOFS and PAINTING TIN ROOFS
with the celebrated SWEDISHPAINT
done at short notice and satisfaction
guaranteed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09

bWC0h dNdHhdu anu augusta, savannah and
Macon, Savannah and Atlanta.
Connections.
The Milledgevile and katontOn train runs
daily except Monday between Gordon and
Eatonton, and daily Except sunday between
Eatontpn and Gordon.
Train No. SO, leaving Savannah at S:45 %
m, viii not stop Except on Sundays) TO put
of passengers at stations between Savannah
and No. A..
Eutaula train connects at Cuthbert for Fort
Gaines daily Except sunday.
The Percy accommodation train between
Fort Valley and Perry runs daily Except sun
day.
The Albany and Blakeiy accommodation
tram runs daily Except Sunday between
ALBANY and Blakely.
AT savannah with Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway: at Augusta with all lines
To North and East; at Atlanta with Air-Lin
and hennesaw Routes to all points North,
East and West.
Tickets for all points and sleeping car berths
on sale at City Once, No. 20 Bull street.
q. A. WHITEHEAD, WILLIAM ROGERS,
Gen Pass. Agt. Gen. Supt.. Savannah.
j. g, SHAW, w. Il. SHELLMAN,
gen. TRAY. Agt. Traffic Manager.
Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09

There is no article which so richly de-
serves the entire confidence of the COM
munity as browns BRONCHIAL TRIO.
CHEs." Those suffering from Asthmatic
aud Bronchial diseases, Coughs and Colds,
should try them. Price % cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09

hNoW lh YsELF, By rearng the ssci-
PNpiAheoi i0r young aud middle-a aged men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-09
RaiIroane.
Central & Southwestern RaiIr'dS.

All trains of this system are run by Stand
ara t9u) Meridian time, which is SO minutes
slower than time kept by city.l
SAVANNAH. GA, May 2, 1855.
IN AND AFTER SUNDAY. NAV & ISSs
~ Passenger Trans on the Central an
southwestern Railroads and branches VIII
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Railrnans.
Savannah, Florida & Mestern BY

IAN trains of this road are run by Central
800 Meridian time, which is So minutes slower
than Savannah time.
SUPEBINT EHDENT's OFFICE.l
SAVANNAH, way ,, 1885.
ON AND AFTER SUNDAY. May 3. 1855,
~ Passenger Trains on this ROAD will run
as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-27
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-lienry j. haynes
worth OF Albany who was nominated by the President
to-day be an Assistant Quarermaster in the Army
with the rank of Captain, is the Presidents orotherh
law.
Rcar-Admral Edward T. Nichols has been detacheu
from duty Chief of the Bureau OF Yards ana DOCKS
and will he transferred to the retired list on March
Captain Thomas o. sefridgc has been ordered TO com
mand the Omaha; Lieutenant Commander T. Z. Amory
TO the Omaha March 10 as executives Commander
H. L. Howison and Lieutenant Commander Horace FL
mer be examined for promotion; Passed Assistant
Engineer A. b. Willis continue present duties VII
March 1856 Civil Engineer +. o. M1XoD to continue
present duties until October l. 1850; COMMANDER
George Dewey been ordered to command the Ichsd-
cola and Lieutenant Commander X. ID. Hitchcock mas
been ordered the vessel as executive; ia! mas
ter 4. W. Bacon has been ordered 20 the Omaha, ana
Pay Inspector A. j. Pritchard to the Pensacola
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-02-27
BUSINESS IN THE ASSEMBLY.

lFRoM TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or THE TRIBUNE. J
ALBANY Feb. 26.-Mr lIooley to-day intro
dnced the workingnens solution Of the prison problem
His bill provides for keeping the convlcts employed
under the State account system The bin puts all the
State penitenaes under the control OF Isaac w. Baker
IT, the Superintendent Of the State prisons. This is to
prevent the penitentary conyics from compel
ing with tho State prison convics. for one
section OF the bill provides that not moro than
certain proportion Of the cOnvicts shall be employed at
any one trade.
The Assembly, at DR.. Cartwrghts request. passed n
resolution asking Congress 10 make appropriation for
the support OF the operations OF the National Board OF
Health against Asiatic cholera
Mr. Van Allen presented Mayor Grace's bin for the
new parks in the Twenty-third and Twenty fourth
Wards OF New York.