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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
WHY SHE KILLED HER LOVER.
PetitiOnlng "a Governor to Commute "A
Girls Death Sentence.


NEwPORr, Il. l., June 5.-Annie e.
Cutler, the young woman who lies In the
Philadelphia jail under sentence OF death
for the murder OF her lover, William II.
Knight, belongs in this city, where her
mother resides and holds respectable
position In the community. Mrs. Cutler
ana her daughter came here from Lynn,
the former now residing on Fillmore place.
She is member Of the School Street Bap-
tist Church, and has the confidence
and esteem Of all her friends and
neighb0rs in and out Of the church. She
brought up her tatherless daughter with
scrupul0us care and educated her well.
About three years ago Knight came here
for the summer. A party OF young people
took a moonlight drive around the Ocean
Drive one evening, and Annie met young
Knight. From that time during the sum
mer the young couple met frequently, and
before Knight left Tor Philadelphia they
had become engaged.
Not long after the parting Knight be-
gan 10 write 20 his fiancee, urging her 10
go 10 Philadelphia and prepare for their
wedding. His appeals were 50 earnest
and 80 persistent that at last Annie con-
sented. but on her arrival there she dis
covered that they were not In n position
10 marry, and accordingly she took posi-
ton IN ihmily, VINO became mucA at
tached 90 her. There she remained for
nearly three years, giving knight the
bulk Of her salary, he promising that he
would add TO il and prepare a home tor
her. IN March last Annie discovered
that Knight, having betrayed another
woman, had been compelled 10 marry her.
She tnen shot Knight In broad daylight
and upon the public streets. Afildayits
are now being prepared setting forth the
above facts and stating that the girl, who
is now only 22 years of nge, has always
been Of "a good moral character and OF a
most amiable disposition. A petition 10
the Board NJ Pardnns is being signed. Mr.
J. Murray Speer, formerly editor of the
Prisoners Friend, is here conducting the
arrangements for the forwarding OF Pc
titi0n % Che Governor 0f Pennsylvania,
asking that the sentence OF death be COM
muted. Miss Cutler is most highly
spoken OF here.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
CRYING FOR A HUSBAND.
How an Honest Farmer Was Moved by
His Daughters COpiOus Tears.

How an Honest Farmer Was Moved by
His Daughters COpiOus Tears.
MILWAUKEE, June LESS than six
months ago Charles Hamilton engaged to
Farmer Caulson, in Winnebago county,
as a farm hand. Farmer Caulson has
three handsome daughters, a large and
well improved farm and good bank ac-
count. The younger daughter, Miss Nellie,
16 years old. learned to love the strong
armed Hamilton, but their fond glances
across the dinner table were observed
by Farmer CaulsOn, and Hamilton was
was cast out from the fold.
Miss CEulsOn followed him and they
went to GAINESVILLE, 100 miles from their
starting point. Here they passed several
days, but were discovered, and Hamilton
was placed under arrest upon a charge Of
abduction. He was taken To Oshkosh,
but yesterday the iron doors OF his cell
were thrown open and there stood before
him Miss Nellie, her father and minis
ter. The tears and pleadings OF Nellie
had finally moved her father's heart, and
Hamilton. instead Of going TO trial. went
TO the altar. lie now possesses a charming
wife and "A prospective interest in an es-
tate worth not less than $4,000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08

one exception, consented to be searched,
and as the coin did not come to light, the
man who refused to be searched was natu-
turalIy considered guilty of pOcketlng ii.
lie was consequently sent TO Coventry
the rest OF the voyage. and the American
colony in London, when the story reached
IL, turned the cold shoulder to him. After
his return to this city the loser of the coin
called on him with an apology. He had
mechanically put the coin In little used
pocket on first getting IL back at the card
table, aud forgetting all about IL had not
found 1t for a long time. HlseXplanation
was accompanied with the addition
that II the other had been little
less huhy, and had consented to be
searched, the disagreeable consequences
which resulted from his refusal would
have been avoided. "On the contrary
was the reply, "tbey would have been
more disagreeable than they were. / am
the possessOr of one OF the other two coins
like yours, and had il with me at the
tmep' When one considers the many
millions OF millions of chances there were
against the owners of two out OF three
coins In existence meeting on the same
steamer in such way that disagreeable
results followed, one is tempted TO think
that some mischevOus sprte sometimes
has hand In the government of the
universe.
so THINK, AT LEAST, THE MEMBERS
Of the Joseph Jefferson Company, which
played IN Brooklyn week or two ago.
Tiger, dog belonging to the manager Of
the Brooklyn Theatre, bad Rrudge
against them for some dogmatic reason,
aud he made a raid on their street clothes,
which they left in the green room when
they went on the stage. BE chewed up
all their hats ana tore their clothing more
or less To tAttprg Az thpV Rlunk 10 their
lodgings in their tattered garments they
looked like tramps that had tackled the
wrong customer. Tiger had reason to re-
peut OF bis exploits, as he devoured much
OF the tobacco which he found in the pocK-
cts Of some of the coats, and IL made bin
cOrrespondingly sick.
Have you heard the advertising
trick of the actor Curtis, of
"Saml of Posen" fame. He gets
the local newspapers to announce him
as purchaser OF property in the towns
where he plays. II All these announce
ments are true, he must be the largest
real estate owner ia the country. ID.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
A VALUABLE FIND.
UnearthIng SO, 200 worth of Diamonds
Buried by n Thief.

Unearthing $4,000 worth OF Diamonds
Buried by Thief.
CHICAGO, June 7.-Accordingt to a story
made public here this morning, lawyer
Frank G. Smith has at last been success
full in discovering and digging up dia-
monds to the value of $1,000 that were
buried in Lincoln Park by a client, An
drew j. Anderson, who in November was
sent to the penitentiary. Anderson's mo-
tive for hiding the Jewels was the fear
that they would betray him should he fall
into the hands of officers. He described
TO his lawyer the spot where the package
was buried, and IN spite of four failures
on the part of the latter to find it, per-
sisted in declaring that the gems were
there.
A few days ago Mr.. Smith was at the
park, and from force of habit wandered
down to the spot. There were number
of Jumps of earth just as he bad left them
on chilly December raJning. He care
lessly kicked two or three OF the humps.
They crumbled to pieces, and from one of
them rolled small piece of brown paper.
His hands trembled with excitement as
he hastily unwrapped the paper and eX-
posed to view four large diamonds and a
magnificent emerald. The jewels were
still in their settings. The lawyer wrote
at once to Mr.. Walker, OF Milwaukee, to
whose wife some Of the gems are sup
posed TO belong. Mr.. Walker has come
on to Chicago to identity and claim his
property. Anderson is said TO be mem
Der of IA wealthy family in New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
TRYING TO SEIZE A BANK.
HOW AN ASSIGNEE'S ATTORNEY
FARED IN DAKOTA.

He ts UnceremoniOusly "Firedn Out by
the DepOeitOrs of the White Lake
Bank for Interfering with the Cashier
The DepOsitcrs Paid In Full and the
Key of the Bank in the Cashiers
Pocket.
MITCHELL, OAK, June IA few days
ago the Bank of Mitchell closed its doors,
and the assignee is ready to report, but
the depositors are figuring with the Presi-
dent for settlement without the routine
of the court. MIR. Huyson, cashier of the
White Lake branch, when ordered to close
his bank, refused, and said be had no
funds belonging to the Mitchell Bank, but,
on the contrary, the Mitchell Bank owed
the White Lake Bank $11 800. He further
said that money belonging to his White
Lake depositOrs would not and should not
be swallowed up in the Mitchell Bank
failure.
On Saturday Judge Wulfng, attorney
for the assignee, went to White Lake to
take possession, and was informed that
he could not enter the bank. He posted a
notice tnat the bank was closed, but
Cashier HuysOn and Assistant Cashier
Ryan We're present with their depOsitors
and tore off the notice and proceeded to
open the bank. They posted guards
at the entrances and began paying
off their depositors, whereupOn
Judge Wulfng leaped over the
counter and ordered halt. Ryan then
informed the crowd that trespasser was
inside the gate. No sooner we're the
words uttered than the attorney was
pitched over the counter and out into the
street. Huyson continued to settle with
the depOsitors until the last one was paid
in full. He then locked the bank and is
now carrying the key in his pocket.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
Is She a Democrat or a Mugwump .?

CLEVELAND, June IA middle-aged
mOtherly-lOoking woman, Mrs. Mary Cul-
len. was taken into custody to-day for in
sanity Of a peculiar type. She imagines
that she was elected Mayor of the city for
four years at salary OF $4,000 year,
but her husband wants to draw the salary
and compel her TO make all the appoint
ments. She objected TO this, she says,
and her husband had her arrested. Now
she wants TO resign the important office.
The woman also imagines that she is
wealthy and has four trunks full Of silver
in one bank. She believes that a number
OF men are digging beneath her house for
"A place to manufacture money.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
a MAN,s LEG oN Ike.
A Great Hole Burned Ia it without His
knowledge.

AhRNANNhIs
CINCINNATI, June "a peculiarly
ludicrOus accident befel Sol Martin as he
was driving out to the Latonia race
course yesterday. He, in company with
an interesting companion, was proceed
"" leisurely TO the course, enjoying the
Ded siiul weather and fine scenery on the
way. | consciously Mr.. Martin dropped
"A cigar which he had been smoking o
the lap robe, and was not apprised of the
fact until a very piain smell of smoke and
burning cloth Was distinguishable in tie
atmosphere. Both occupants Of the
buggy noticed the smell, but did not ln-
vestigate closely until blue wreaths Of
smoke were discovered rising from the
bed OF the buggy.
A hurried examination then discovered
the fact that the lighted cigar had set fire
TO the lap-rObe and Mr.. Martins trousers,
and that a big hole WAS fast being burned
in Mr.. Martins leg. The two at once or
ganZed themselves into an amateur fire
department, and very quickly eXtn-
gushed the smOulderiug fire But the
flames that were consuming his leg were
not 80 easily subdued. The contents of a
bottle were poured out to no purpose, and
then the horse, which was becoming
frightened, was stopped, and the useful
member was dipped several times in
watering trough which was conveniently
at hand.
Mr.. Martin wears a cork leg. The wet
ting did not impair its usefulness, and he
was able, Notwithstanding the scOrchng
10 had received, to walk from the grand
stand TO the pool shed several times.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
HORRORS In CASHMERE.
CONTINUOUS SHOCKS or THREE
HOURS DURATION.

Whole Villages EneuIfed and Subterras
mean Noises Driving the People Fran
tic with Fear Thousands os Bushels of
Grain Swallowed Up In tho CHAINS and
Famine Added to Other Disasters.
LONDON, June THE earthquake
shocks at serinagur and other points in
the Vale Of Cashmere continue at inter-
walls, averaging three hours In length.
Whole villages have been engulfed,
and terrible subterranean noises are
heard, driving the people frantic with
fear.
The horrors of approaching famine are
added to the other results OF the disaster.
as thousands OF bushels of grain in store
have been swallowed up In the chasms,
which are constantly opening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
THE NEWFOUNDLAND DISPUTE.

Removing An Old Oner to Exchange one
of the Leeward Islands.
LONDON, June 7.-Mr. Ford. late Eng.
lish Minister at Athens, has been sent on
a mission to Paris in connection with the
Newfoundland shore dispute. Prior TO the
fall of the Ferry Ministry an agreement
was nearly concluded with III. Ferry in ac.
cordance with which one of the Leeward
Islands was to be ceded to France in ex-
change for the complete surrender by
France OF her claims in Newfoundland,
but the negotiations were suspended
on Nj. Ferry insisting upon retaining the
st. Pierre Miquelon group. Mr.. Ford will
renew the offer Of agreement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
CoLORED SUPERSTITION.
Details OF the Outrage on Supposed
Witch In Alabama.

GADsDEN, June ID. NJ. Gllbreath, a
Justice OF the Peace for precinct No. II,
of Etowah county and Big Wills valley,
came in last Monday evening with nine
negro men and three negro women,
charged with the burning of Sarah Muir
phys house, beating her and dragging
her titty yards from the house and leaving
her for dead. Sarah Murphy Is a bad,
disreputable, indeed lewd woman, and is
regarded as witch by the superSttiOus
negroes. Her testimony and that of
her daughter, II year-old girl,
squarely proves that two OF the
negro men knocked her down IN the
house, dragged her about fifty yards from
the house aud left her for dead Her
house and all that she possessed WAS
burned. Everything was found next
morning charred and in ashes. 1t seems
That there was a very sick woman living
near her house, and some 20 or % Of the
neighSorlng negroes met there Ostensibly
for prayer and singing BY request of the
sick woman, and there the diab0lcal act
was concocted. The evidence developes
the fact that one DR.. (?) Slaughter,
negro faith dOCtor--a man of
immense size and great muscular
strength-claimed that the woman, Sarah
Murphy, had used her witchcratt upon
this old sick woman, and that she could
not recover until Sarah Murphy was put
out Of the way, and by such means in
cited the poor, ignorant, superstitious ne
grOes to aid him in committing this foul
deed. The case has been undergoing trial
since Monday before Mr.. Gilbreath and
W. II. Standifer as associate. The de
fense is represented by Coils. J. IL. Dlsque,
W. IL. benson, J L. Cunningham, and the
prosecution by Hon. w. l.. Whitlock &
Son.
The case was decided this evening and
NIL were hOund Ovar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
THAT IDAHO POSTMASTER.

The Government InterceptiDg His Mail
IN this Country and Canada.
WASHINGTON, June 7.-The Sunday
(pdat says that the losses of the govern
ment from the dishonest operations OF the
Postmaster at Lewiston, Idaho, will not
be very large; that the Post Office De-
.partment has got on the track of and in
tercepted fourteen of the thirty letters,
each of which contain 5000 worth
OF money orders, which We're sent
by tiibbs, the deiaulting Postmaster, TO
banks in the West for collection, and the
canadian Post Office Department has
Stopped all mail intended for Hibbs at
victoria, and any registered package
when may come TO him containing money
|fandulently obtained will be returned to
Inc United States Government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
ChoIcl.n in Nlnllri1i.

MADRID, June Tt Is persistently re-
ported that there have been some cases of
cholera in this city which have been con-
cealed by the authorities.
The death rate from cholera In Valencia
has doubled. People are alarmed and are
fleeing from the Injected districts.
Notwithstanding reports TO the contrary,
it is now absolutely asserted that there Is
no genuine cholera Ia Madrid.
The Mayor Of Madrid has issued pro-
clamation ordering sanitary measures in
stables and houses, and offering gratui-
tous analysis OF suspicious food.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
OUR MEXICAN MINISTER.

Reception and banquet to Gen. Jaok-
son In the City of Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO, June AT a meet
lng OF Americans last night committee
was appointed TO 20 up the Central Rail-
road on Monday morning to welcome the
Le" Minister, Gen. Jackson, who is
N'ng ont special car. A speech OF
.t'eome will be- made by Superintendent
'at tNtnzie, of The Central Road
operations are being made for ban
4el I'd the new Minister. to which the
/ e'ideut and Cabinet and foreign
| fiomats w.ll be invited.
resolutions were passed at last nights
I1Visellng complimentary to the retiring
S.a,.liiss'er' Nj. Morgan, and Consul General
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
A FIGHT WITH BIG BEAR.
Capt. Steele Has Three wounded an the
Engagement at Two Lakes.


Engagement at Two lakes.
FORT PITT, June Capt. Steele, with
seventy mounted scouts and police, had
an engagement with Big Bear at Two
Lakes, fifty miles southeast OF here, yes
terday. The report says he came upon
the Indians in the morning, as they were
striking camp, and he Immediately at
tackled them. Finding their front too
strong he executed a flank move
ment, killing the Indians in the
rear, and driving them in disorder
across "a small creek, where he
was unable to follow on account of his
small force. The Indians numbered fully
$50. He saw no signs of any prisoners.
During the fight Capt. Steele sent Inter
prefer Mckee with a flag Of truce, but as
he advanced he was fired on. He got
near enough to be heard, and called out
to Big Bear in the Indian tongue. but the
chief replied indistinctlY. Mckee then
said: "lf you will deliver up our people
we will cease firing" The Indian re-
piled: "We intend to clean you out"
Steele'S loss was three wounded,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
A NEW CATHoLIC CHURCH.
Dedicated in Sandersv lie Yesterday
with Imposing CeIemonies.


with Imposing CeIem0nies.
SANDERsYILLE, GA, June The ded-
ication Of the new Catholic cnurch. IN This
place, occurred this morning with imI)s-
ing and solemn ceremonies. The services
were conducted by, and under re dlrac-
tion Of, Rev. II. =. Rortbr0p, 3 shop Of
Charleston, assisted by Rows =. Clf-
erty, OF Savannah; w. Il. Quinis o,
of Augusta; A Mcsauy, Of
savannah; p. Wilson, Of AiN8u. $. .;
J. j. Monaghan, Of Greeugine, " .;
Clifford Dalton, A. Semmes. g. >. On, e.
well and w. A. MoCarty, Macong anc z.
a. McCowille, OF Milledgey lie.
The church, which Is ha ldsOme Gothic
structure, was built and paid for thrQu IA
the efforts VI Father McCAl thy. whe Is
been in charge Of the Sandl 8vila cong G.
cation about two years, ant ls ered 70
the town.
Many people were preseI fom a1 n
nah, Macon, Augusta a ua9uo IS
towns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
ENGLAND AND THE poaTE.
The Former Wants = Permanent Gar.
risOn at Alexandria.

LONDON, June 7.-Mr. White, the Eng.
ish Minister at interim at Constantinople,
is negotiating for the consent OF the sultan
to the establishment of a permanent
British garrison ut Alexandria. If the
Porte assents the evacuation OF Egypt
will be quIckened. The aim Of the English
policy Is 10 obtain security against the
possibility Of occupation by any other
power after the English leave, and to
maintain English dominion over Egypt
and the Suez Canal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
Inspecting the Military Districts

ST. PETERSBURG, June THE Grand
Duke Vladimir has started on a tour OF
inspection of the military districts OF
Russia.
A scheme for the navigation Of the
Aral Sea and the River Oxus has been
com Dleted.
The government gives company the
whole Aral ilotilla, and the company un-
dertakes to provide transportation for
5000 passengers and 100000 pounds of
cargo monthly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
Drowned in the Delaware.

TRENTON, n. j., June This after
noon man named Nicholas Cook and a
boy named Phillip Wise were drowned in
the Delaware river near this city. They
were IN "A sail boat when the mast broke,
striking the boy and knocking him over
board. The man jumped into the water to
save his companion, but the latter wound
bis arm about the neck Of his would-be
rescuCr and both sank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
VIRGINIA VIGILANTEs.
Threatening Letters to Prevent an In
VestigatiOD into Terry's Lynching.

IhreatenInK Letters 10 Prevent an In
VestigatiOD into TerFy's Lynching.
LYNCHBURG, VA, June 7.-Several
prominent lawyers and newspaper here
have received letters purpOrting to be
written by the secretaries of the yigilante
associations of one hundred in Amherst,
Bedford and Rockbridge counties, warn
ing them against defending criminals or
publishing anything about the late lynch
ing in Bedford under penalty of a like fate.
The members of these associations profess
to be upholders of law in the place of in
efficient courts and jurors, but are be-
leved to be members OF the mob that
iynched young Terry, who are trying by
threats to prevent an investigation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
sN-nondcd Nv a Trace ChaIn.

a,'.I.. a,'GAel sE' n. Y, June John Hen
c1D' p wealthy farmer OF the town Of
,eOii. uao reason 70 suspect bis wife Of
H. t,Iy. On Saturday night he started
NM. t.'ll'us, taking his son, aged II years,
Iba ..'n' Returning home about9 O'Clock
'i'e evening he found Charles Whit
iarmer Of Cicero, In company with
e.l u' 9i,dereon's) wife. Henderson as
whiting, hut the latter escaped
,,,.N uo"n the road. About midnight
% was found dead in his barn, sus-
''i from TIE Thttors bv Il trace chain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
FLORIDA,s CONVENTION.

y iAsco the Probable President-The
City Filling with Visitors.
ALLAuAssEE, FLA, June MANY
e''esales have arrived here and the indi-
'e.l'ls point TO the selection of ,. Pasco.
ooso,glerson, as the President OF the con-
mere are numerous visitors in the city
,rc. c '-e hotels present a lively appear
NJ Si,1. ,, Perry is detained in Pensacola by
'".ltss Of his daughter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
BASE BALL.
Some Changes In the Rules OF the
American Association.

CnhuEes bhC RAASs OA INC
American Association.
PHILADELPHIA, June There was a
special meeting OF the American Associ-
alton base ball clubs held in this city this
afternoon. President Mcknight pre-
sided, and every club Of the association
was represented. Rule No. % of the
playing rules was altered, removing
all restrictions from the pitcher in
the manner OF delivering the ball. The
foul bound was abolished to make a put
out. The ball must be caught on the fly.
The home club, instead of the umpire, will
decide whether or not the ground is fit to
play upon. These changes take effect at
once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
Protestlng Againet the L.nnor Tax.

LONDON, June IA mass meeting at
tended by 1000 persons was held this
evening 10 denOunce the action Of the
Chancellor Of the Exchequer in increas-
ing the duties on beer and spirits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
A Tcvas Ranch Levied on.

GALVESTON, TEX, June IA dispatch
from san Angelo says; "The Knicker-
booker ranch, near here, owned by Greel,
Tweedy 4 Reynolds, was eyied upon yes
terday by n. A. Morgan, OF New York, 70
satisfy a claim Of 500, 900. The mortgage
under which possession was taken en-
gheop.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08
ADesnerntIn KiIlcd.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, June IA
special from Tracy City, Tenn, says that
John Manning was shot and killed to-day
by a desperate named Frank Taylor,
while playing cards. Taylor then fed,
but was pursued by the Sheriff and a
posse. He resilted arrest and was shot
dend I'm a running fight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-08

TOMBSTONE, ART., June l.-C. ~.
Nightingale, just arrived from dnc9sori,
sonora, Mexico, reports three American
miners-Fred Huntington l eter McCur-
tiu and Peter Palmer-and teQ otlfrs
killed by the Apaches on as o.