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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
RUSSIAN FEELING.

Everybody Talking of War at st.
Petersburg-The Tone of the Press.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 23.-Eyeryone
is speaking Of war as inevitable. The
question is narrowing more and more to
@ purely military dispute.
La journal de 50. Petersburg, in a
review of Sir Peter Lumsden's report TO
Premier Gladstone upon the affair be-
tween the Russian and Afghan troops at
fcndjeh, says that the report is based
upon statements from Afghan sources,
aud if II contradlcts the precise and COM
pete report previously made by Gen.
homarOH commander Of the Russian
lorces operating upon the border Of
Aighanistan, then Premier Gladstone
Russia prefers to rely upon the tes-
llmony Of her General. The
Journal adds: cit is use
less to pursue these polemics on subsi-
ulary points when the main question TO
be settled is the delimitation of the bound
ary between Russia and Afghanistan. As
10 her war credits England is free to be-
sun herself. Russia remains calm, con-
scious Of the gravity Of the situation, and
confident Of her ability TO cope with the
emergency. Russia viii be happy to see
realized Earl Granvllle's wish that all
existing differences between England and
knssia shall be settled peacefully"
The Russian port Of Nladlv0stock, on
the Sea OF Japan, has been closed by the
sinking OF torpedoes in the ship channels.
CROSSES FOR THE vICTORs.
The Car has sent numerous Crosses Of
St' George 10 Gen. KomarOh for dlstribu-
tlon among his bravest soldiers, and has
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
A TEXAS CYCLONE.
People Killed and Injured ana Great
Damage Done to Property.

People Killed and Injured and Great
Damage Done to Property.
GALVESTON, April pa special from
Mexia, Texas, says: The Prairie Grove
neighborhood, eight miles south of Mexia,
was visited about . O'Clock yesterday by
a severe cyclone, causing serious damage
TO life and property. A twO-stOry school
house, In which were about fifty children.
was blown down and torn TO pieces, kin
ing one child and wounding several chill
dren. The casualties were as follows:
The 1l-year-old daughter Of j. Z. Swing,
killed.
Estell Cook, leg broke.
Two children Of Il. Horring, leg and
arm broken.
Two children Of Mr.. O'ITara, leg broken
and injured internally.
House Of 5. McKinnon blown down.
storehouse ana post Office. owned by S.
ID. Hughes, demolished and goods pro-
miscuOusly scattered.
Residences Of NJ. y. Cox, III. Thompson
and T. ID. Williams demolished.
Larkin Gentry's house, some distance
from the village, Is also reported as de-
mo'ished and himself, wife and child
Killed.
Other serious results are probable, as
the country is thickly settled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24

asked for the names of the officers who
distinguished themselves at Pendieh.
The whole Russian press is clamOring
1or the seizure of Herat by Russia.
The NOrOe VremgG states that fifty
three war vessels and several dozen tor
pedo boats will soon be at the disposal of
the government at Cronstadt. Twenty
two thousand troops will be disnatcbed
Immediately TO reinforce Gen. Kumarofr
Others are under orders, and the Russian
army in Turkestan III few weeks will
number &C, coo men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
Flndlng of q PutrlfyIng Cornse.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April PA
shocking discovery was made last night
near Spring City, Tenn. The purifying
remains Of James Sloan were found in
the woods near the house Of his uncle, one
OF the leading men OF that section. Sloan
had been missing for a long time and his
body had evidently been in the woods four
weeks. The remains were shockingly
mutilatcd by some beast. A note was
found on his person saying that be had
killed himself but IL is thought that this
is a blind, and it is suspected that he was
murdered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
Cnllnn NInila.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Beginning
May , next semi-weekly mail service
will be established between Key West
and Havana, Cuba. This mail has been
carried by the MORGAN Line Of steamers
running between New Orleans and Ha-
yana via Key West, but the quarantine
rules Of the State Of Louisiana forbid a
continuance Of direct mail cOmmunlca-
ti0n with Havana after May ], and il has
been the custom 10 send the Cuban mails
direct from New York. The new service
will be furnished by the Tampa steamship
Gomuanv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
RAILWAY INsOLVENCIEs.
A Startling Record for the First Quar-
ter of the Present Year.


CHICAGO, April 23.-The RaiI,gay A0e
to-day published a list of 20 railroads
that have been placed in the hands of
receivers from Jan. to March 81, 1885.
The total capital stock and bonds of these
corporations aggregate $275, 5,2S0, 900. The
Age says: "Our record for 1884 gave the
total number Ofroads placed in receivers
hands as 81, embracing II OBS miles ofIine
and $7l5,0O0, 900 Of capital and debt. The
hrst quarter of this year already shows
more than one-half as many roads, more
than 81 per cent. of mileage and about 40
per cent. OF the total amount of capital
stock involved by the receiverships of the
entire previous year. Should the ratio
for the remaining nine months be the
same the record Of the year will probably
indicate greater aggregate Of railway
nsolvencies than in any previous year in
the history of the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
EGYPrs TROUBLES.
Reports that England and France Have
Reached an Agreement.

Reports that England and France Have
Reached an Agreement.
CAIRO, April 23.-Lady Wolseley has
started for ENGLAND. Nothing is known
here Of Gen. WOlseley's recall. The re-
mainder Of the garrisons at Senheit and
Ariandeb have arrived at Massowah. The
deserted towns have been occupied by
Abysslnians. The troops at Suakin ex-
press Joy at their recall.
10 is stated that cholera has reappeared
at Cairo, and that seven deaths from the
disease have occurred there.
The KhediYe's Government replied to
Frances demand concerning the BOSDhOre
EggDtien, and quotes fifty precedents to
justify its conduct sin seizing and sup
pressing the paper.
RUMORS OF AN ADJUSTMENT.
LONDON, April 23.-lt was rumored in
the lobbies OF the House Of Lords this
evening that the English and French Gov
ernments had effected an adjustment of
the BOSDhOre Egyptiea dispute.
In the House Of Lords this evening the
Egyptian loan bin passed its second
reading without division.
THE PORTE's STAND.
BERLIN, April 23.-Adyices were re-
ceiyed here yesterday from Constantine
pie 10 the effect that the Porte had in
formed the Khedive that France had no
right to interfere IN Egypt in the BoSph0re
E0YDtigH affair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
WASHINGTON POINTERS.
Gen. Lawton's Declination Accepted
Tho Averted Duel.


WASHINGTON, April 23.-It can now be
stated authoritatlvely that the President
has accepted the declination Of the Rus
sian mission rendered by Gen. A. r. Law
ton, and has communicated to him his
regret that he will not represent the
United States at st. Petersburg.
Assistant Secretary Porter pronounces
the story told in these dispatches last
night about the note ex-Congressman
Whitthorne sent TO him and the replv
which be made substantialyc correct. But
il was Gen. George W. Gordon. OF Ten
nessee, and not, as reported, Gen. John b.
Gordon, Of Georgia. who carried the note
from MIR. Whitthorne TO GOV. Porter.
Gov. Porter will let the matter rest iust
where 1t is. Mr.. Whtthorne is reported
as talking about ''maligners" and "tra-
ducers" being always ready to eyade the
responsibility for their words. lie will
think better Of IL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
The Bantist Convention.

NEWMAN, GA, April 23.-The Baptist
State Convention met here to-day. Tho
attendance is large. Many distinguished
divines are present, and all the pulpits
will be filled. Many interesting topics
will be discussed. DR.. Tucker preached
the opening sermon, which was full Of
power and pathOs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
A Ravisher Chased and Captured.

HAWktNsYILLE, Ca, April 23.-Iues-
day morning at Bluff Creek, near this
place, Frank Moland, a negro employed
as mill hand, criminally assaulted a 10
year-old negro girl. Her screams were
heard by her sister, who saw MOland
running Of. He was chased ali day by a
crowd Of negroes, who finally captured
him after flling him with squirrel shot.
Moland is now In Jail. His wounds are
not fatal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
A GRANT CELEBRATION.
an AUGUsTA DEFALCATIoN.
John L. stoval. OF the Chemical words,
tho CuIprlt.

7''''1 '
the Cuiprit.
AUGUSTA, GA, April 23.-Irregularitles
have been discovered in the accounts OF
the Georgia Chemical Works Of this city.
The books are now in the hands Of ex-
perts, and until the investigation is CON-
pleted the officers can make no statement
10 the public. The defalcation was made
by John l.. stoyal, bo0kkeoper Of the
company. IL does not diminish the sur
plus or impair the credit OF the company,
The majority Of the stock is owned in the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
GEES. GRANr,s RECoVERY.
Another Comfortable Day and a DrIv,
in Central Park.

Another Comfortable Day and a Drive
In Central Park.
NEW YORK, April 23.-The temperature
in Gen. Grants room last night was so
high that he did not sleep continuously.
His rest was broken, but the entire time
of sleep was about hours, the same as
Tuesday night. The General would have
arisen and dressed at O'Clock this morn
ing, but DR.. Douglas advised him to re-
main at ease yet an hour more. The
General did so, and between ana O'Clock
gained nearly an hours sleep. He then
arose refreshed, and in no wise worse,
il not better, than yesterday.
Gen. Grant took drive today, accom-
panied by several members Of his family.
He was absent from the house nearly an
hour. During this time he was weighed
and found his weight 10 be 141 pounds,
against 1862 pounds three months ago.
A GRANT CELEBRATION.
CHICAGO, April 23.-It IS proposed to
have national celebration of Gen.
Grants birthday here on Monday next in
the new hall where the opera festival was
recently held. A festival chorus will ap-
pear, accompanied by q large orchestra.
An invitation has been sent TO Roscoe
COnklng to deliver an address. Henry
Watterson has been asked 10 be present
to represent the South. Gen. Sherman has
also been invited 10 be present. A num-
Der Of personal kilograms have been sent
TO Mr.. COnkling by friends In this CITY
urging his presence. The proceeds OF the
entertainment will be devoted 10 the
Foundlings' Home Of this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24

sPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 23.-ln Joint
Assembly to-day As Senators and 1856 Rep
resentatiYes answered the roll call, 100
being Republicans whose entire vote was
cast for Logan. On the second cell the
vote was the same and the Assembly ad-
iOuTned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
Her Husbands Death Accidental

PETERSBURG, VA, April 23.-Henri-
eta Ramsay, who was arrested, charged
with numbering her husband, Thomas
Ramsay, at Seaboard, Northampton
county, last Saturday night, has been dis
charged from custody, she having proved
that the deceased accidentally shot him.
self during a scuille that followed q
quarrel between them,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
HEAVY SNOW IN CoLoRADo.

HOoTH UfuHhtu IN by the " eIEht OF theIr
L0ad-Catt omen Benefited.
DENVER, Col, April 23.-Tbe heaviest
enowstorm ever known In this section Of
the country set in at o O'Clock last night
and lasted until 6 O'Clock this evening.
Fully twenty inches Of snow fell, as much
as the aggregate Of the previous falls OF
the whole winter. The snow was very
heavy. a number Of roofs have fallen in,
but without fatal results so far as re-
ported. TIE storm was general through
out the State, but railroad trains are NOV
Ing nearly on time. The storm was OF IN
calculable benefit TO the cattle interests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
FIRE ATTACKS 8s BUILDINGS.
Sharpsburg, Pa, Destructively Lighted
in the Early Morning.

PITrsBURG, April 23.--Fire at Sharps-
burg, Pa, started in the saloon of Thomas
Murphy, on Tenth street, shortly before l
O'Clock this morning and quickly COM
municated to adjoining buildings on both
sides. Three stores and four dwellings
were soon burned, ana the flames spread
in six directions. The town had no facili-
ties for subdulng the flames. Sharps-
burg is n thriving borough Of about 1000,
inhabitants, and has many fine buildings
and manufacturing establishments. 1t
is situated six miles north Of this city.
At O'Clock this morning the fire was
burning tiercer than ever, and not "A drop
OF water md been thrown on tn doomed
buildings or those endangered. Fifteen
buildings had already been DESTROYED and
twenty families rendered homeless. The
excitement was great. At 3:20 O'Clock
the Allegheny fire department arrived
and was greeted with cheers. They did
good service and soon had the fire under
control. One entire block of buildings
was consumed.
The fire was completely under control
by O'Clock. A block of thirteen build
ings was entirely destroyed, rendering
sixty persons homeless and entailinQ n
loss of 100000 The insurance is SIS. 900
Twenty-Five other buildings were more or
less damaged by fire and water. The fire
is believed TO have been Of incendiary
origin.
BURNING OF A BARLOW HOTEL.
BARLOW, FLA, April pa disastrous
fire occurred here to-day, burning the
Semi-TrOpical Hotel, the largest hotel in
town. The total loss is about 81, 600 and
the insurance $4,000, in the Phoenix and
Springfield companies. The fire originated
in the third story. The cause is unknown.
The hotel was owned by William Davis,
Of Mariana, Fla, and was leased by
Capt. W. II. Clay.
VICKsBURG's TWENTY VICTIMS.
NTCKsBURG, Miss, April 23.-Search
for bodies has been prosecuted all day
among the ruins of the late fire. Six
were recovered, two Of which. bodies Of
negroes, were recognized. The search
will be continued until the debris is clear
ed away. 1t is thought that more chan
twenty lives We're lost.
A WORCESTER BLAZE.
WORCESTER, MASS, April 23.-The
works Of the Glasgow Thread Company,
Colby 81 POrter's last manufactory, and
Savage Il Perry's moulding works in
Charles Bakers building, on Foster and
Manchester streets, were badly DAMAGED
by fire and water tonight, the principal
loss arising from the latter cause John
Kane and Joseph Madden, fremen, were
Injured by the breaking OF ladder, on
which four firemen were handling line
of hose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
A Negro Crushed 60 Death.

BAILEY. GA, April 23.-Monroe Hill, a
negro, was killed to-day by being run over
by an engine on the Hawkins' tramroad
near here. He jumped or the engine
while In motion, fell between the wheels
and was crushed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24

PARIS, April 23.-The French Ambassa-
dor at Berlin has been instructed to pro-
test against Gen. Won MOltke's recent ex-
cursions TO different passes on the French
frontier IN Riviera.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24

ST.. PETERSBURG, April 24.--Twenty-
four persons have been killed by an ava
lanche at Seydisford, Iceland.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
Newenapcrs Selzcd.

NIENNA, April 23.-The government To-
day seized an entire edition Of the Frem-
denbtpu and four other newspapers for
printing the text Of a manifesto issued by
the "United Left" or German opposition
In the Reichsrath, crlticising the policy
OF the present Taafe Ministry. The pub
llshers Of the five papers 40 once issued
later editions. in which the entire space
Occupled bY the manlfestO was left blink.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
Tho Central Trust COMPANY Wins.

WACO, TEXAS, April 23.-In the United
states Circuit Court last night Judge
Pardee issued a decree in favor of the
Central Trust Company OF New York
against the Texas and st. Louis Railway
Company, ordering the foreclosure OF
several mortgages standing against the
company aggregating S6,000,000. The dc.
cree only affects that portion OF the road
which IS In Texas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
Celebrating shaISespeare's birthday,

LONDON, April 23.-The three hundred
and twenty-ffth anniversary Of the birth
Of Shakespeare was celebrated with much
ceremony and festival to-day in stratford-
On.A Won.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
THE FLEET.
NEGOTIATIONS IAIPERILLED.

The Posts correspondent at st. Peters
burg telegraphs that Russia has declared
that Premier GladstOne's statement to the
House of Commons in asking for a vote of
credit bas compromised the negotiations
between England and Russia and i'm
perilled their success.
THE NEXT CABINET MEETING.
LONDON, April "a, . A. M.-The next
Cabinet meeting will be held Saturday.
The Ddily NelgS says that negotiations
with Russia are not hopeless, though the
only chance of a settlement lies in
sia's acceptance Of a frontier appart ~
Inconsistent with her recent aggression.
Edward Temperly GOurley advance
Iiberal). member for Sunderland. will
ask Premier Gladstone in the House of
Commons next Monday whether he is
willing to submit the Russ0-Afghan from
tier question to President Cleveland for
arbitration.
Many English residents at st. Peters
burg are preparing to leave the country.
The Russian Government has not yet re-
piled to England's latest dispatches, but
will probably do so shortly and IN such a
manner as viii force decision for either
peace or war.
The painful suspense over the Afghan
frontier dispute has paralyzed business
at Odessa. Huge granaries are almost
empty. The inhabitants are opposed TO
war. but fear that it is inevitable.
The reason now assigned for the recall
of the English engineer officers who were
proceeding to Herat to direct the work of
fortifying that place is that the Ameer
was unable to guarantee their safety from
violence at the hands OF his own turbulent
subjects.
The Post says that England, Italy and
Turkey are c0nferring in regard to the
condition of affairs in Egypt, but that
they will not conclude an arrangement
without the accord OF the central powers.
The acute phase Of the Afghan question
the Russian delegate to the Suez canal
conference.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
WAR STILL THE OUTLOOK.
RUSSIA SHOWS NO SIGNS OF
MAKING A CONCESSION.

Gladstone to be Esked if He VIII Ae-
cent Cleveland as an Arbitrator-A
Conflict Looked Upon at St. Peters
burg as Inevitable-NegOtfati Near
" Exhausted.
LoDON, April 23.-The Standard in an
editorial says: "Englishmen need not
tear that war with Russia will involve
them with other powers. If Russia de-
feated England an awful moment would
arrive for Germany, therefore we may
confidently assume that Prince Bismarck
is not averse to war between England
ard Russia, because he wants Russia
weakened. We may dismiss all mis-
givings that Germany or her allies
viii oppose England, and France, for a
well-knOwn reason, viii be a quiet spec
tator, and the sympathy and possibly the
indirect assistance OF Italy to England is
assured. 1t viii be our own fault il
Turkey throws difficulty in our way.
Wise bold action will secure both Turkey
and Persia. The Gar must ponder upon
these things"
The Times editorially says: "The posi-
on of the Afghan question remains pre-
oisely the same as on the day Of the re-
ceipt of the news of the battle at Pendieh.
The only thing clear is the necessity of
huuying preparations for war and of
active diplomacy to secure allies.
p1res,, r,rrDyr,-. COAr
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Russia has contracted with dealers at
y 7t'S-CA- ! nc iol AG'VvV N"n9 -
ne contract price Tor tnese Goals is 81.
b9ve the retail price.
The government esti ate requires that
.1uOo men shaH be added TO tie present
3tcc Of the army,
|he Continental press appears to think
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-24
oHAR0RD 30 pYNAMITERs.

The Daily Netgs and Ldlg Journal as,
sumo that the explosion at the Admiralty,
Office yesterday forenoon was anotheri
dynamite outrage, and they call on the
government 70 capture and hang the
dynamiters. They also comment on the
fact that the Office selected for destruc-
tion is the most inert OF all the adminis-
tratlYe departments OF the government.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-01-21

WATERFOWL. WIS, JANUARY 81.
THE LEGISLATURE.

The Wisconsin Legislature is now
under full Roadway. There will be
little done Of importance until after the
United States Senator is elected. To-
night the Republicans hold their caucus
and there is no little interest manifested
as to the result. The friends of SpoOner
seem sanguiue that he will be the choice,
and while the admirers Of Fairchild dc
not talk with that assurance they appear
to be equally as confident as the Spooner
forces. Next Tuesday the first balloting
will take place. Whatever the outcome,
with either Spooner or Fairchild The
result should be satisfactory to the Re-
publicans of Wisconsin. The session, it
is now very apparent, will be prolonged
enc, there are SO many important meas
ures to be proposed, among them the
license question. The question OF
railroad tariff on frisghts is also likely to
be one of great prominence before the
present legislature.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-01-21

DIVERSITY OF CROPS "A correspondent
writing fr' m Dakota town, describes a
scene which occurred in o store where he
was present. Asfarmer with the money
which he had procured from a load Of
spring wheat entered the store for the
purpose OF making number of purchases
for his farm. Among the articles which
he bought was small quantity Of
inferior butter and few dozen packed
eggs, for which he paid an enormous
price. The correspondent asked the
storekeeper if the farmers as a general
thing bought these articles of ordinary
farm produce. The reply was in the
affirmative. 1t appears to be matter of
fact that large proportion of farmers in
Dakota raise only wheat, men owning
large farms meyer having drop of milk
in the house nor hen on the premises,