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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20
GEORGIA's CENTRAL CITY.
Railroad InspectiOn-Convenin of the
knights Templar.


MACON, GA, May 19.-This morning a
party composed of President w. G.. Raoul,
OF the Central, Maj. w. #. Shellman,
Capt. T. D. Kline, Superintendent of the
Southwestern, and j. A. Davis, Agent Of
the road at Albany, Hon. Robert Falli-
CANT, of Savannah, and Hon. George w.
Gustin, of Bibb county, took trip over
the Southwestern road TO Columbus, with
view of reporting the workings aud con-
dition of the road to the Legislature at its
summer session, in accordance with the
resolution passed at the last meeting of
that body, looking towards remOdellng
the Railroad Commission law. The party
go from Columbus by the Union Springs
and Eufaula Railroad to Albany. They
then return TO Macon. The party is to be
gone several days.
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The knights Templar are beginning to
assemble in this city to attend the State
Convention, which convenes here tO-mOr-
row at 10 O'clock.
The will of the late Mrs. Aun Damour,
who died Friday, will be contested. The
conditions Of the will are that the prop
erty, which is roughly estimated at $l25,-
900, be equally divided between James A.
Damour, II. Damour, and Charles A. Da-
m0ur, with the exception of the home
place and all it contains, and the two
houses on each side, which 20 to Charles
E. Damour, to do with as he sees fit. On
the ground Of the extra behests to Charles
L. Damour, the contest viii be made, and
a strong legal fight will be begun imme-
diately.
The wife and children of Austin Gibson,
IyflIad in, 50 ,tf
ton mill, will at once enter suit against
the cOrpOration for S50.OOO.
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Threo Soldiers Drowned.

SPOKANE FALLS, w. r., May l0.-An
accident causing the death Of three men
occurred at Fort Spokane yesterday.
Twelve men Of Capt. O'Brien's company
OF the Second lnfantry and eight mules
were crossing "a river on cable ferry. A
heavy wind was blowing at the time and
when the boat reached mldstream the
cable parted. The boat was carried down
the stream and went TO pieces on rocks.
J. NJ. Rombo, Of Company & Second In
fantry; William 81. Clair, blacksmith,
and Patrick Boyle, a packer, were
drowned. Ihn remnlnder wore snYed.
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A LEAP FROM THE BRIDGE.
Professor Odlum's Foolhardy Ambition
Proves Fatal.

NEW YORK, May 19.-Prof Odlum, for
merly director OF the natatorium at
Washington, D. G., and more recently en-
gagged at Old Point Comfort, jumped from
the Brooklyn bridge into the East river
this afternoon, and died soon after being
taken from the water.
Odlum distracted the attention of the
bridge police from himself by sending a
decoy party ahead in cab, which party
climbed on the railing and pretended to
be preparing for jump. While these
men were occupying the attention of the
OIncers Odlum drove up to within 100
yards of his decOys, slipped off his outer
garments and leaped on the railing, clad
only In red shirt and trunks.
THE FATAL LEAP.
He was quickly discovered by the
police, but as they neared him he leaped
clear of the bridge with his hands above
his head. He descended in an erect posi-
ton until within 35 feet of the water,
when his body turned and he struck on
his side. A tug with a number Of news
paper reporters, with whom was Paul
Boyton, was stationed close at hand and
Wa on the spot before Odlum came to the
surface. BOyt0n threw overheard num-
Der OF life preserves and then went over
himself
DEATH CLAIMS ITS VICTIM.
Odlum was insensible when he came
up, and blood and frOth were Oozing from
his mouth. He was quickly taken on the
tug and restoratlves applied. After much
rubbing he revived enough to ask, What
kind of jump did l make?' but he was
lnsensible again almost as soon as he had
spoken, and was dead before the tug
reached the dock. 1t has been the ambi-
tiOn and dream of his life to make this
jump from Brooklyn bridge. He made the
attempt once before the bridge was COM
pleted, but was prevented from carrying
out his scheme by the police. He was
314 seconds in the air before striking the
water,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20

WASHINGTON, May 10.-It is learned
at the State Department that the presence
OF Minister Phelps mt the conclusion Of
the trial Of the lrish-Americans Cunning
ham and Burton at London Yesterday,
when he sat beside Justice Hawkins on
the bench, was IN pursuance ofspeclal IN
structions received by him prior % his
departure for England, looking 30 the pro-
lection OF the legal rights Of the prisoners.
Mr.. Phelps reached London Friday night,
and was received as Minister only last
Saturday.
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BRIGHTs BRIGHTNESS.

England Not to Recede from Free Trade
Until We Restore Slavery.
LONDON, May 10.--John Bright, in an
swer TO a letter from an American friend
asking II England would return to the
policy Of protection, writes as follows:
"Not until the United States returns TO
slavery. EnRland's present danger Is in
its foreign policy. The Tories and Libe-
rails are equally blamable for the lunatic
policy of adding millions to tho military
expense of the nation, whilst trade ls
depressed and the poor are badly housed"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20

ELK CITY, KAN, May 19.-The food Of
Friday night caused great damage in this
vicinity. Communication bY telegraph
has been cut of since the storm until TO-
day. No trains have arrived since, on
account of the wash0uts between Inde-
lies here were driven from their houses by
the flood. The names OF those who were
drowned as far as learned are Mrs. Woods
and child, Or, Mccoy, John Rice and a
child named NanDusen. Several other
persons are reported missing.
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Texnn CnttIc TronbIes.

KANSAS CITY, May 19.-Information
has been received here Of new move on
the part Of the cattle men In the northern
part Of the Texas Panhandle to prevent
the driving Of Southern Texas cattle over
their ranges. A herd passing northward
was stopped at Tasc0sa, on the Canadian
river, by Sheriff, acting under a writ In
into the courts with the intention Of max
lnn a fnaf Nnao.
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MANIroBA's CRUSHED WAR.
Maxine Lepine, Another of the Lead
ers, surrenders to Middleton.

TORONTO, ONT, May ia cable dis
patch to the Globe from London says that
all the leading journals congratulate
Canada on what they deem the practical
suppression of the rebellion in the North
west. They compliment the troops on
their stand and the courage displayed by
the commanders and men. In most quar-
ters the hope is expressed that the gov
ernment Will not repeat the previous
error of showing leniency to Riel.
WINNIPEG, NAN, May ia delayed
dispatch from Guardapuy's crossing says:
''Shortly after the capture of Rlel, Max
ime Lepine gave himself up. Good
progress is being made with the prepara-
tions for marching 10 Prince Albert, aud
afterwards to BattlefOrd. An attempt is
now being made to repair the telegraph
line to Prince Albert. Dumont is still at
large and will probably escape to the
hills. The latest statement OF the losses
at Batouche is: Troops 8 killed and ~
wounded, rebels 81 killed and l73 wound
ed.v
A Battleford dispatch says that all is
quiet there, and scouts have been again
sent out to look up Poundmaker.
The report of an engagement between
Col. Otter's command and PoundmAker
mas hbb bNcu iltOl anu up 10 L " Nlltk
to-day nothing had been received tending
to show that such an engagement had oc-
Cured.
HORRIBLE oUTRAGEs.
A letter from Edmonton says that Mrs.
Delany, one of the Frog Lake captives,
was outraged until she died, and her
body was then cut TO pieces by squaws.
Mrs. GOwanlack, another one Of the cap
tives, has been taken possession of by one
Of the young Indians as his wife. Moth
ing has been heard of the fate OF the Nc
Lean family, but it is supposed to be a
horrible one
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pInying ban for Liberiy.

BRIDGEPORT, conn, May 1.-THE
Board Of Aldermen have challenged the
members OF the City Council ~ play
game Of base ball on Memorial day for
the benefit OF the Bariholdi statue fund.
The challenge has been accepted and a
committee from each body has been ap-
pointed b arrange the prelimmaries. The
Mayor will act AS umpire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20
NippIng a Riot In the Dud.

IYNCuBURG, VA, May l9.-vn sas.-.-.
day last Pedlars Mill, village in Am-
herst county, was the scene Of a general
fight between two families and their con-
nectiOns, In which pistols and other
weapons were used. The officers OF the
law, however, had heard that the ahray
would take place, and were prepared aud
stopped the fight before any one wHs killed.
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MADISON, FLA, May l9.-An0ther Of
the Langfords, who was shot IN the dlfl.
Guilty Of May n, died last night. The
other wounded parties viii recover. The
COr0ner's jury returned a verdict Of mur-
der against two Of the Vests and charges
another West as an accessory. 10 Is gem
orally conceded that the verdict was
hastily gotten up, and does not express
the true condition Of affairs.
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Double NTurder Am Texns

PARIS. TEXAS, May ia fearful
double murder occurred here last night
between 10 and n o'clock. s. +. Holmes,
who had separated from his wife, entered
her residence and fatally assaulted her
and her sist Mrs. Tighe. A large posse
of citizens are securing the country for
Holmes. Prof. Youman, music teacher,
who came 70 the assistance Of the women
WAS killnd
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Arreeled rnr LlheIlnr a lnttnIinn

TORONTO, ONT, May be. Il. shep-
ard, proprietor Of the NeloS, was arrested
for criminal libel to-day no the instance
Of Maj. Dugas, Of the SiXty.aith Battalion.
The suit arose from charges OF drunken
ness. dizziness, etc, made against the
officers and the men Of the battalion In
published interviews had with sergt. Nell
son. Of the Grenadiers, and Or. White,
Of the Body Guards. The prisoner was
subsequently, rnlanaed ON ban.
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Thc Methodlst HIshons.

sT. LOUIS, May 19.-1'hc Board OF
Methodist Bishops convened this morning
TOR the last days session. They finished
their labors this evening and leave for
home tomorrow. According 10 Bishop
Harris, the secretary, the full proceedings
OF the board will not be published until
all the official Methodist Orf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20

MADRID. May l0--in the Senate to-day
Senior Elduayen. Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, delivered a long speech, IA TIE
course of r1icn hanlato1 thar the rupture
Of commercial neHnf|aunua WITH HaN|Nnd
was due A. II mFun1Hr4|NnH|uf an zoe
part 81 the fNN|Isn aN|nsf It#Wa|nN 1ia
ara powers 4| tN4
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A TatnI GnsoIinc Icxplosion.

BUFFALO, n. y, May 10.-The house Of
Capt. Daniel r. Rodgers was being
cleaned to-day, and gasoline was spread
on different floors TO Kill moths. The
windows were kept closed, and an explo-
sion tonight demolished the house and
damaged two adjoining buildings. Capt.
Rodgers was burned to death.
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EnaIlsh Emlrrnflnn.

LONDON, Mgy 10.-A committee Of the
Chamber OF Commerce has forwarded 20
the government a resolution IN favor Of
dlvCrting emigration 20 the British colo
niles, especially 70 Australia, where the
consumption Of British goods exceeds fe
per head. instead Of 70 America, where
the consumption OF British goods Is only
10 shillings per head.
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Surrendered b, nondsmen.

PrrrsBURG. Nav l5.-The bail bond Of
Cashier w. l.. Reiber, Of the defunct
Penn Bank, who Is charged with
conspiracy and embozzlement, has been
surrendered by bis bondsmen and war
for 400 OOO
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scrutin Dc Tiste Adoptcd.

PARIS, May i0.--ihe Senate to-day dis.
dussed tue electoral reform and adopted
tho Scrutin de liste system
The Chamber of DEPUTIES to-day deoid-
ed by Of vote 44i 10 80 fOdlscuss the colo
nial army bill, and agreed 10 the firat five
clauses OF the bill. dealipv with the forma-
fiOn Of an army IN Africa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20

PARIS, May Victor Hugo he'd 4
faintine nt this morning but eubscqutntlv
recovered biz eoueIs "A noon he was lu
full possession 0f cousciouHnese and WAS
hlkin0 calmly of dlHu. At O'clock this
uru44I
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20
The Knighfs OF Pythlns.

AUGUSTA, GA. May 1g.-Tho Grand
Lodge knights Of pythias met to-day.
After an address OF welcome they adj
journed until tomorrow, when the cleo
tion Of officers Will be held.
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ROBERTS GAINS TIME.
Judge Speer's Order Sustained and De.
lay of Month Granted.

? WukV SUteFT UTUbF NUsIaIneu and q Dc
lay of a Month Granted.
ATLANTA, May 19.-The case of W. S.
Roberts was argued in chambers before
Justice Woods to-day. j. c. c. Black
made strong appeal for the overruling
OF Judge Speer's order. He was an
swered by Frank Miller and Boykin
Wright for the State. This afternoon
Justice Woods decided TO sustain Judge
Speer's order remanding Mr.. Roberts to
the custody of the State courts, but
granted one months delay on account Of
Mr.. Roberts condition. At the end of
this month Mr.. Roberts counsel will ap-
peal for further delay. Mr.. Roberts is re-
ported TO be recovering. but very slowly.
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FORTRESS MONROE. Va, May d.
Surgeon Urquhart, Of the Marine H0snitai
service, arrived here tonight from fIsh-
erman'e Island, whore q quarantine atN.
tion has been established for the summer.
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soUDANs EVACUATION.
Merchants and Civilians Already Leav-
ing, Fearing to Remain.

Merchants and Civilians Already Leav-
ing, Fearing to Remain.
LONDON, May l9.-Gen. Wolseley and
Col. MacNeil have sailed for England.
The French newspaper lie Bosphore
Egyptien, the suppression of which by the
Khedive's government caused the rupture
of diplomatic relations between France
and Egypt resumed publication to-day.
The publication of the paper, it is an
nounced, is made by permission Of France.
THE EVACUATION.
The British evacuation OF SOudan COM
mences next Thursday. Merchants and
civilians are already leaving, fearing to
remain after the departure OF the troops.
The Thermometer in the Dongola region
averages now ia i'm the shade. El
Mahdi's General, Abu Augas, who was
defeated at KOrdofan, afterwards. with
his surviving soldiers, joined the ranks OF
the army OF the new Mahdi, his con-
queror.
THE sUAKIN GARRISON.
1t is considered imperative TO reduce
the British garrison at Suakin to the min
imum number consistent with the safety
Of the town because of the rapid increase
Of sickness, especially enteric fever. The
Shropshire regiment will remain as a per-
manent garrison. IL is intended TO keep
the railway open to Otao by means Of an
armOred train carrying artillery. NegO-
tiations with friendly natives have been
concluded. Many will come in to-mor-
row under Mahm0ud Ali, leader Of the
Amaras.
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Pnnnmn,s Gnnrllinns.

WAsHfNoroN, May i0.-AdmlralJ Jouett
informed the Navy Department to-day
that an additional force OF 800 Colombian
men had arrived at Panama to protect the
isthmus from insurgents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-20

WuKEsBARRE, PA, May i0.-There are
now 800 cases OF typhoid fever In Ply
mouth. Four deaths occurred this after
noon.
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seemed inclined to take the responsibility
of permitting it in the absence of the
prosecution.
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EVENTS ON THE TURF.
A lively Opening OF the Maryland
Jockey Club's Spring Meeting.

A lively Opening of the Maryland
Jockey Ciub's Spring Meeting.
BALTIMORE, May 10.-The spring meet
ing of the Maryland Jockey Club was
opened at Pimlico to-day under most
fayorableauspices. The weather was de-
lightful and the track in the best possible
condition. There was an unusually large
attendance. The events were as follows:
FIRST RAcE-Dash of three quarters Of a
mile, for ali ages, maiden allowances. Green.
Held won easily, with Miss Goodrich second
and Emerson third. Time 1:l7L.
SrcOND RAcE--Annual hOme-bred stakes
for foals OF 1882; one mile. As they entered
the home stretch there was q collision between
Winston and John G, but no foul was allowed
Wickham finished winner, with Barefoot
second, John third and Winston last Time
i:i5l5.
THiRD RAcE-selhug race for all ages; one
mile. olivette won by three lengths, with
Joe Shelby second, Ballot third, and King
Lion: Rosiere. Beesie. Ligan, Jim Carlisle, Joe
Mitchell. Regret. Solitaire, and John sullivan
following in the order named. sullivan
$2l2 IS.
FOURTH RACE-Rancocas handicap. for all, :
ages; one and Oue-eighth miles Hiiarity
won, with Farewell second, Felie Doe third,
and Rica last. Time l:57h.
FIFTH RACE-Dash. one aud a quarter miles,
for madens, MentmOre won. with LOngview
Yesta and Fefhleaf, in the order named.
Time 2:ll3z.
THE DAY AT LOUISVILLE.
LOUISVILLE, May 19.-The attendance
AZ the fifth days meeting of the Louis
vile Jockey Club was comparatively
small, owing TO the threatened ram. The
rain did not materialize, however. The
track still remains In excellent condition.
FIRST RACE-Tennessee stakes, for two
yeRr-olds, three quarters Of a mile, was won by
Bankrupt with Brookful second and Osceola
third. Time l:l51f.e
SECOND RACE-Tobacco stake; mile heats;
for three-year -Olds. In the arst heat Ten
hooker was first, with Constellation second
and Littlefellow third. Time 1:47I6 The
second was won easily by Tenbooker; Ernst .
made his run and beat Constellation easily for
second place, Littlefellow running last. Time
l:45.
THIRD RAoE-Purse AoOg nine furlongs; the
winner TO be sold at auction. Musk won,
with Compensation second and SilYio third.
Time :56A.
FOURTH RAcE--Steeplechas handicap;
purse $400; over the full course. p. Line set
the pace at the first jump and was never
caught, winning easily. Judge Burnett threw
his rider and Secret ran ahead OF Aurelian
at the finish. Judge Jackson was last. Time
5:2SN.
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LONDON, May l9.-Mr. Phelps upon
being introduced TO the Queen to-day pre-
Eented his credentials as United States
Minister 10 the Court OF ST. James.
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GRANTS HOARsENEss.
DR.. Douglas Says That Nothing Serious
isIndicated by It.

Il Indicated by It.
NEW YORK, May 19.-Gen. Grant did
not suffer much pain last evening nor
through the night, and after the usual
number of hours Of sleep he awoke this
morning with little or no pain. DR..
Douglas remained during the night and
when he left this morning he said that he
thought that the General, in common with
so many others of late, had contracted
some cold. This did not add any oIher
difficulty than hoarseness, which, how
ever, was not distressing, though notice
able.
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DEDICArION or THE BoOK.

At 1:15 O'clock to-day Gen. Grant went
for a drive. Mr.. Webster, publisher of
the Generals book. whom seen at his Of
fee to-day, stated that Gen. Grant had to-
day written the dedication for his forth
coming work. The dedication is as fol-
lows:
To the officers and soldiers engaged in the
war of the rebellion, ard also those engaged
in the war in Mexico, these volumes are dedi-
Gated. L. s. GRANT.
A GRAND RALLY.
Gen. Grant made a grand rally to-day
after his drive, and said that he felt better
than he had done in a whole week. He
worked on his book, correcting for
couple of hours, and engaged in conversa-
tiOn with his family. His hoarseness is a
little better tonight and the pain is some
what mitigated.
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Judge John B. Foster, Of the King and
Queen County Court, testified that be
knew the prisoner as practitioner In his
court. lie knew his OyercOat and had
seen his watch key. The key was shown
him and he said that IL bore n general re-
semblance % the one he had seen the
prisoner wear, but he was not positive
that 10 was the one. AT 2 o'clock the
court adjourned until tomorrow 80 as 10
take time tO examine the authorities on the
questions upon which decision had been
reserved and 10 give the counsel for the
defense an opportunity 10 examine the
trunk and the bag of clothing.
The counsel for the defense went 90 the
court room this afternoon for the purpose
OF examining the baggage and letters Of
Lillian Madison. Judge Atkins aud the
City Sergeant, the latter having the effects
In charge, we're presentin the court room,
but none Of the counsel for the proeoCu-
tion were there. The result was that no
examination WAS made because no one
Daily Republican., 1885-01-08
Boarding House Pesss.

The various modes that poor fello vs.
who have neither homo nor money take
TO beat boarding house keepers out OF
one or two days board IL sometimes
quite annoying. One Of the last in.
stances Of the kind came of Saturday,
Sunday and Monday last. The would
Dc boarder called At very respectable
boarding house, located on King street,
somewhere along between Third and
Fifth streets, on Saturday evening. He
had not 80 much as . grip sack. He
said that ho had been Recommended
there by respectable gentleman In the
ne'ghborhood. Notwithstanding this,
the host in this instance felt Just a
little doubtful concerning the applicant,
until upon further inquiry he learned
that he was the inventor of a steam
power horse clipper machine, that IL
was about three horse power machine,
and the steam was generated in a pecu
liar way and was forced into the ma.
chine through an India. rubber conduit,
and that IL only took him three quarters
OF an hour to clip an ordinary horse ;
that he was looking for his trunk and
other trappinRs via. Adams Express,
every hour. The new boarder put 10
Saturday night, all OF Sunday, and
when he walked out after break fast on
Monday morning, kindly requested his
host, when his baggage arrived TO re-.
ceipt for the same In his name. but up
10 this time the b)arder has not put in
his appearance, neither has the baggage
came 10 hand, and now the boarding
house keeper has come To the conclu
sion that one more dead beat has passed
his way.