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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
WOMEN IN POLITICS.
Goodness Between Mrs. Lockwood an
the Female Suffragists.

Goodness Between Mrs. Lockwood and
the Female Suffragists.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-The fact thai
Mrs. Belva Lockwood is absent from to WI
during the sitting Of the convention of the
female suffragists provokes the suspicion
that the late female candidate for the
Presidency is not on cordial terms with
the leading representatives of the move
ment for the betterment of the cOndi
tion of women before the law. None OF
them were known to advocate Mrs
Lockwood's name last fall, and now it is
believed Mrs. Lockwood has departed OF
lecturing tour on the eve of the cOnven.
ton to mark in return her Indifference tC
the work Mrs. Stanton and Miss Anthon Y
have in hand. Mrs. Lockwood is known
to be a very positive woman, and Mrs.
Stanton and Miss Anthony are unyielding
in amiable measures, 50 to speak, and
now that a division appears in the ranks
Of characters so determined, reunion is
hardly to be expected in time to affect the
situation before this Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
THE GARFIELD HOSPITAL
In Want OF Patients and support
Probability of its Failure.

In Want OF Patients and support
Probability of its Failure.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.-According to
all reports, the worthy persons who in
sisted upon setting up a Garfield Me-
moral Hospital in the District of Co
lumbia, after failing utterly to collect
sufficient funds for that purpose, md
themselves in rather an embarrassing
position. The few thousand dollars which
they had on hand were used up in the
part payment for the purchase OF
the hospital property, and nothing
was left for running expenses. Con-
gress has been sounded as to the pros
poets for an appropriation, but no
encouragement whatever has been re-
ceIved from that source, and very proper
". because there are already abundant
hospital accommodations here, of which
fact the projectors Of the Garfield Hos
pital scheme were fully aware when per-
sisting in their useless undertaking. The
hospital has been in operation for more
than a year. but che number OF patients
who have been accommodated Is too in
significant to deserve mention, and cessa-
tion of its operations will not, therefore,
infiict any suffering.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
FLAGS OF AMERICAN SILK.
ONE PRESENTED TO EACH OF
THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES.

Both Senate and House Express Their
Appreciation of the Novel Gifts-The
History Attached to Them and a
Plea for American SILK Culture.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-In the Senate
to-day the Chair laid before the body a
memorial of the Woman's Silk Culture
Association of the United States. The
memorlalists recite the great success
through their efforts of the work OF silk
culture in the homes of this country, and
crave the good will, influence and aid of
Congress in the development of an indus
try of some Importance to the women and
children of the United States. The me-
mOrialists beg the Senate to accept with
their memorial a truly American national
flag, made of silk raised in American
homes, by American women and children,
reeled, spun, dyed. woven and mounted
in Philadelphia.
SENATORIAL ADMIRATION.
The flag, which is large and hand
some one, was borne TO the desk, and was
the subject of much admiration both
from the floor and galleries. Mr.. Beck
offered resolution expressing the high
appreciation and thanks of the Senate for
the flag and its admiration for the efforts
and success of the WOmen's Silk Culture
Association in their patriotic purpose to
ameliorate the industrial condition of
their cOuntrywomen, and to enlarge and
diversity female employment in the
United States. Mr.. Morgan, in feeling
and happy manner, welcomed the flag
with all that 1t meant to the hall of the
Senate.
BURYING THE PAST.
There was a time, he said, when he was
acting in hostility to the flag, but that
time would never again come. The SELL
timent which it embodied in the form now
presented to TIE Senate was one that
added strength to the bond of union be-
tween the States and intensified the love
of country that every American should be
proud to feel and to express.
Mr.. Dawes congratulated the country
on the great advance made in silk culture
i'll so short a time, it being only few
years since the work was undertaken.
Mr.. Beck's resolution was then agreed
to.
A SIMILAR PRESENT FOR THE HOUSE.
When the House met this morning a
handsome silk American flag, similar to
that presented to the Senate, Ornamented
the wall behind the Speakers chair, and
alter the reading Of the journal the
Speaker laid before the House a commu-
nIcatlOn from the Philadelphia WOmen's
Silk Culture Association of the United
States, rendering the flag to the House of
Representatives, and bespeaking for it
place in the halls OF the National Govern
ment.
Mr.. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, offered a
resolution, which was adopted, accepting
the flag, ana declaring that the excellence
of the fabric and the perfection of the
cOlors it displays affords evidence of the
remarkably rapid development OF the cul-
ture and manufacture OF silk by the
American people, and that the House will
cause the flag to be displayed within the
halls Of the House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
Free Trade and Protection

LONDON, Jan. 23.-M. Gustave de
Molinari, the Belgian economist, in a
communication to the Times, says that
England, Belgium and Holland, the only
three remaining free trade countries,
if linked together in a customs
union would combat the pro-
tectiOnist reaction in GERMANY.
France and Russia. He suggests that
Holland and Belgium accept the English
tariff, and so overcome the only real diff
Guilty in the way of such union. This
union would have great powers Of expan-
SION, he thinks, and would be capable of
confronting protectionist nations with
imDOrtant effect
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
FLORIDA ON THE WIRE.
Proceedings of the State Legislature
Prominent People in Print.

Proceedings of the State Legislature
Prominent People in Print.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA, Jan. 23.-The Sen
ate to-day passed the Assembly bill
authorizing the Governor to appoint COM
missioners to govern cities when their
debts reach a certain amount, which is
intended for the relief of Pensacola.
The bill appropriating money for the
New Orleans exhibit was recOmmitted.
The bill appointing a Superintendent of
the Penitentiary was laid over until the
committee appointed to visit the convict
camp reports.
In the House the bill establishing a
State Board of Health was discussed at
length.
The bill staying the collection of taxes
for 1885 was indefinitely postponed.
JACKSONVILLE PERSONALS.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Jan. 23.-Sena-
tor Call LETT for Washington at noon to-
day.
Chief Justice Waite arrived here this
morning and will spend a few days in the
city, and several weeks in the State. He
thinks that his health has improved since
leaving Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
CRUSHED UNDER THE SNOW.
Terrible AvsIanches in Italy and France
-Great Loss of Life.


PARIS, Jan. 23.-An avalanche occurred
at Me5urllles, in the department of the
Hautes Alps. and crushed a church in
which a number of persons were wor-
Shipping. All were buried under the snow,
as were also 20 men who were working in
a marble quarry near by. A volunteer
force was at once engaged digging out
the victims of the disaster.
Further details of devastation caused
by avalanches in the Piedmontese Alps
are coming in slowly. The telegraph
lines are Frustrated and post roads
blocked by the snow in many places. A
report from BrOnascO states that nine
persons were killed and many others in
jured in that village. At CHA
brands every house was bur
led, and in some cases the masses
OF ice and snOwi covering the houses were
twenty feet deep. The soldiers and
neighbOring villagers are labOring with
desperate energy to assist the survivors.
Scores of dead bodies have been taken out,
and in many cases they bear no mark or
injury, showing they must have suffOcat-
ed. Many survivors who have been res
cued had been imprisoned in the narrow
and partly wrecked cabins several days
together with the cOrpses of relatives who
had been killed. Relief trains have been
sent from Turin with food and clothing
for the sufferers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
DYNAMITE AT KANSAS CITY.
Theories which are Founded on the
Finding of a MYsterious Box.

Theories which are Founded on the
Finding of Mysterious Box.
KANSAS CITY, Jan. pa box, the
contents of which is supposed to be dyn-
amite, was found near the east end of the
Hannibal and st. Joe Railroad bridge
across the river at this point yesterday.
1t is not yet determined that the contents
Of the box is dynamite, but one Of the
local papers has upon this foundation
well built and complete history of the box
and the man who owned it. His name is
said to be Melhan, a dynamiter driven out
of England. 1t is reported that O'DOnovan
ROssa obtained the aforesaid package of
dynamite in New York and went West.
and discovering that he was likely to be
captured threw his dynamite out of a car
window, whereupOn the detectives permit
ted him to proceed Westward Without
molestation. His destination was said to
be Australia, where his dynamite was
expected to work mischief.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
IN THE HOUSE.
FIRES FREAKS.
A Car with Twenty five Bales of Cotton
Consumed at HawkinsvIIe

A Car with Twenty five Bales of Cotton
Consumed at HawkinsvIIIe
HAwKINsvILLE, GA, Jan. 23.-This
morning at O'Clock a fire at the depot
destroyed a car loaded with twenty-five
bales of cotton. The cab and tender of
the engine to which the car was attached
were also burned. The freight house.
hlled with a large quantity of valuable
merchandise, was in great danger, but
was saved by the efforts Of the two fire
companies. The total loss will exceed
$4,000 The fire is supposed to have been
of incendiary origin.
A MORNING ALARM AT COCHRAN.
COCHRAN, GA, Jan. 23.-Fire broke out
here at O'Clock this morning. 1t was
from all the evidence, Of incendiary origin.
The fire started in the store OF J. D..
Wynne. The following are the parties
who suffered j. A. d. COlley, house,
$1,000; j. d. Wynne, stock Of groceries
and bar fixtures, $1,000; Harvey Jones,
restaurant, $3.50; Is. b. Pound. bar. saved
all his goods, damage 500; J. NJ. Fore
head, two stores, $4,000; X. L. Stokes,
saved all his goods, damaged $50; J. F..
Marshman, meat market, damage light:
ii. M. Loyless, bar and groceries, saved
his stock, loss 800: Jake Solomon, dry
goods and groceries, loss light by damage: ::
;. b. Whipple, four stOrehOuses, So. 900.
The houses were all wooden buildings.
and no insurance could be obtained on any
of the property. The loss is heavy on the
real estate owners. A light rain was fall
Ing during the fire, else the largest pOr-
ton of the town would have gone to
ashes. The burned district will mostly
be rebuilt in brick soon.
PRISONERS BURN A JAIL.
SHREVEPORT, La, Jan. 23.-The prls-
Oners in the Jail at Belleyiew set fire to
that building last night and it was com
pletely destroyed. For time it was
thought that the whole village would be
destroyed, but the spread of the flames
was prevented by tearing away buildings
near near the Jail. Az the prisoners were Sc
THE FIRE ON THE ACUBA.
LONDON, Jan. 23.-The fire which broke
out yesterday in the steamer Acuba, at
Dover, was at the third hatch. After the
deck plates in the vicinity had been re-
moved, and 100 bales of cotton taken from
the cargo. the flames were pXtinUIlishpd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24

HOUSTON, TEXAS, Jan. 23.-Continuous
rains and sleet during the past several
days throughout Eastern and Southern
Texas have been very severe on stock and
railroads. All streams are very much
swollen, and grave apprehensions are
felt by all railroad lines. The Texas and
New Orleans Railroad has abandoned
both passenger and freight traffic on ac-
count of extensive washOuts. Reports
are coming in from surrounding ranches
of heavy losses of sheep and cattle on
account of the severe weather.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
TELEPHONES MUST BE PUT IN.
Companies Not Legalized to Refuse any
Unobi iectionabIe Applicant

Companies Not Legalized to Refuse any
UnobjectiOnable Applicant.
OMAHA, NEB., Jan. 23.-The Nebraska
Supreme Court has just rendered an i'm
portant telephone decision in the case of
a man who was refused the privilege of
becoming a subscriber to the Nebraska
Telephone Company, although he offered
to comply with all the requirements usu-
ally demanded OF a subscriber. He
brought a mandamus suit to compel the
company to permit him to have the use of
a telephone upon the usual conditions.
The Supreme Court, in deciding in his
favor, held a telephone company to be
a public servant as a common carrier, and
as such it must treat all persons alike,
and that where no good reason can be as
signed for a refusal to furnish a telephone
instrument to person who offers to COM
ply with the regulations, writ of man.
damus will be issued to compel any tele-
phone company to supply such person
with necessary instruments. This decis-
ion defines the position of incorporated
telephone companies to be virtually the
same as that OF telegraph company, or
any other corporation, tor the perform
ance of services at the hands of the
public,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
s,gaim,s Trial Nearly Over

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Judge Advo-
cate Gardner concluded his argument to-
day in the Swain court-martial occu-
pying the time to the adjournment for the
day. The court will tomorrow consider
the case with closed doors. The findings
of the court in the case when reached will
be transmitted through the War Depart
ment to the President, by whose direc-
tiOn the court was convened. 1t is un-
derstOOd that he will submit them to the
Attorney General for review. Until they
are reviewed and approved by the Presi-
dent they will not be made Dublic
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
AssAssINs EXTRADITABLE.
Prussia and Russia Conclude a COnven.
ton Ahmed Against Socialists


LONDON, Jan. pa convention was
concluded on Jan. u between Rus sia and
Prussia providing for the extraditiOn OF
persons guilty of murder, attempts at
murder, or of committing or preparing to
commit acts against the German or Rus
sian Emperors or their families
such as assassination, acts
of violence causing bodily injury, abduc-
ton or insults. The convention also pro.
vides that persons guilty of the illegal
manufacture or storage of explosives
shall be eXtradictable. The allegation
that the acts were committed from pOliti-
cal motives shall not constitute sufficient
ground for refusal to extradite.
La Journal de ST. PeterSbUrg is con
yinced that the Reichstag will sanction
the extension of the convention to the
whole of Germany. The paper says that
it hopes that the example Of Russia and
Prussia will be followed by other cOun-
tries to protect society against set OF
laWless criminals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
DYNAMITE IN STOLEN BOOKS.
a Library Robbed of 5000 VOlumes-A
Plan to XIII any Discoverer.

Plan to Kill any Discoverer.
CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-J. e.. Talbert, re-
Gently an employe of the Chicago Public
Library, was detected stealing books
from the library. A search of his premises
revealed about 5000 volumes of stolen
books. These were removed to
the City Hall. To-day the police
were demoralized by discovering among
the books several small boxes, which,
upon examination proved to contain ex-
plOsiYes, and one contained an Internal
machine composed of some powder and a
pistol with a cOntrivance for discharging
it. Another box contained a guam
tity of dynamite. The scheme
of Talbert seems to have
been that whoever should attempt to re-
move from their hiding place the books as
evidence of his guilt would set off a small
Internal machine, the explosion of which
would light dynamite and thus wipe out
at once, perhaps himself, and certainly
everybody within range of the books
and buildings. Talbert asserts
that he had been experimenting
with explosives. The police discredited
this story, because there was too much
method in the way the dynamite was put
uD and slowed carelessly among the
books. The boxes had been handled sew
eral times, and the discovery was only
made through the curiosity of one of the
officers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24

YUMA. ARIz., Jan. 23.-Gov. Village
rane, of Lower California, has arrived
here. He lett Eucenado, Mexico, with
volunteer force Of twenty men. They
encountered q party OF escaped Mexican
mutineers and killed one and captured
nine. The prisoners are being held in
Mexican territory. One Of the
Governors party was killed. Lopez
was in the encounter, but
escaped. The object of the Governors
visit is to secure the return Of the
prisoners captured by the American
troops. Doubts exist as TO whether the
request Will be complied with. Lieut..
Mcdonald is in close pursuit Of the re-
mainder of the gang. 1t is almost certain
that the mutineers viii all be captured or
killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24

aule % make expenses and sometimes over 800
per month About six weeks ago he and ms
- P5- gueI landed m Macon with their traps, and
buying a bateau, started down the river
1Hes camped at various points along the
river, and had very fair luck. The beavers
tIS4 caught were very fat. and they were
a1ie To sell a portion Of the meat at moderate
prices The cOOns were also caught IN the
traps Tie hides were all in fine condition.
Inc Young man informed us that he trapped
ter three wears ago
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The advance in
foreign exchange, is, mainly due to the pur.
chase of bills here by people who seek a
higher rate of interest than can be secur-
ed in New York. Millions are reported
invested in go day bills, money to carry
them being borrowed at IL and , per
cent per annum, and the bills held until
maturity for interest. High rates for
money in England and a scarcity of COM
mercial bills here, also stimulate the ad-
VaORQ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
TANIMANY HALL.
Officers Elected aud Arrangements Made
10 Attend the Inauguration.

Officers Elected aud Arrangements Made
10 Attend the Inauguration.
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-The Tammany
Hall Committee on Organization elected
the following officers tonight: Chairman,
John Kelly; First Vice Chairman, Hugh
J. Grant, the recent nom inee for Mayor:
Second Vice Chairman, John McQuade;
Treasurer, Police Justice John j. Cor
man. A committee was appointed
to arrange for delegation
to attend the inauguration
of President Cleveland. Rollin NJ. Squire,
the new Commissioner of Public Works,
was elected member of the committee
from his district. Squire was also elected
a member of the County Democracy last
week. In each case he says he will con-
slider the matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
settlement of the Potters, stril,o

TRENTON, n. j., Jan. 23.-This evening
both committees signed an agreement that
the pOtters VINO had been locked out shall
90 to work on Monday next at the old
rates. A subcommittee of the knights
of LaDoris to confer with several branches
Of the potters' trade and endeavOr to
equahze and harmonic the proposed re-
duction in the list of wages demanded by
manufacturers, it being understood that
hnal report and settlement will be made
by Feb, l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
England Declared a Coward.

COLOGNE, Jan. 23.-The Gazette, in a
leading editorial article on the relations
of England and Europe, says: ''The
chief question is whether England or
Europe shall give way, or whether they
shall compromise their opposing claims.
We are convinced that England will yield
if the verdict of Europe is given with the
necessary emphasis. The writer predicts
the decadence of England's power. "Only
let us show our teeth" the article contin-
ues, ''and England will surprise the world
with her cOwardice."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
Tbe OkIahoma Invaders,

CHICAGO, Jan. 23.-Dispatchess say that
nothing was done at Fort LeavenwOrth
Yesterday toward forwarding troops to re-
intorce Gen. Hatch against Oklahoma
boomers. 1t is stated that messages from
Gen. Hatch to Fort LeavenwOrth are to
the effect that he needed no reinforce
ments, and believed that the removal OF
the settlers could be effected without
bIOOdshed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24

Hone KONG, Jan. pa proclamation
has been issued here directing attention
to section 10 Of the foreign enlistment act,
which the proclamation says will be en-
forced. The section provides that in case
of war between two nations with which
England is at peace, a man-of-war of
neither Of the belligerents shall be fur
nished with equipments or supplies in
British ports.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
sIeet in Louisiana.

SHREVEPORT, La, Jan. 23.-The heavi-
est sleet of the season fell last night, and
this morning the whole country was
crested with ice, presenting a scene sell
dom beheld in this section. Bridges in
the surrounding country have been swept
away, the streams being higher than they
have been for years. Roads are impassa-
BILE, and this condition of things is caus-
ing great suffering in some localities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
Deaths Under the Black Cap.

CHARLESTON, ILL, Jan. 23.-ThOmas
j. Chapman, the murderer of Nicholas
Hubbard,- in Humboldt, Coles county,
last August, was hung here at > O'Clock
this afternoon, having previously con-
fessed his crime. He had nothing to say
on the scaffold, not even a prayer being
offered. His neck was broken by the tall,
and he died in eight minutes. Chapman
worked for Hubbard, who was wealthy
butcher and farmer, and killed the latter
on his returning home from a camp meet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
Killed by a Druggists Mistake

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 23.-The attending
physicians not being able to account for
tne sudden death Of Capt. NJ. j. Farrell,
of this city, last night. to-day investigated
the matter and ascertained that William
Melcher, druggist, had made mistake
in filling a prescription. Instead of one
ounce of water and "a drops of acOnite
as ordered by DR.. CrawcOHr, he had put
in one ounce of acOnite. A dose of this
was administered to Capt. Farrell and he
expired shortly afterwards. An autopsy
was held, which showed that death had
resulted from an overdose of aconlte. A
warrant has been issued charging Mel
ebert with involuntary manslaughter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24

SAN Francisco, Jan. 23.-George
Hearst received the joint Democratic
nomination for United States Senator last
evening. polling Il votes on the nineteenth
ballot. HeaIy polled II and Sumner ..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
Judge McCay Disoontinuos Proceedin

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23-Judge Nc
Gays writ of habeas corpus was with
drawn to-day from the Court of Common
Pleas. His counsel explained to Judge
Finletter that the proceedings had been
dropped. He said that the relatOr was
not deprived Of his liberty, and that he
was now remaining in the insane asylum
voluntarily till his health should be re-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24
The Nicaraguan Debate,

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ex-senator Ed.
munds continued his speech in the
secret session of the Senate to-day, and
occupied the entire session. He dealt
principally with the Clayton-Bulwe1
treaty. arguing that it was not an obsta.
Gle to the ratification of the Nicaraguan
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-24

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Jan. 23.-Six bal
lots were taken by the Legislature to-day
for the Senate, but developed no material
change. The last ballot stood: Dunn 43,
Berry Al, Jones 80, Duval ., Harris 2,
Rose L