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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
IN THE HOUSE.
ERRINGToNs MISSION.
VIM. o'Brien Makes an Exposure in the
House OF Commons.

VIM. O'Brlen Makes an Exposure In the
House OF Commons.
LONDON, Aug. b.-William O'Brien,
Home Rule member for Malow, Ireland,
and editor of United ireland, called the
attention Of the House Of Commons to-day
to the mission OF George Erringtons
Liberal member for county Longford, to.
Rome. Mr.. O'Brien said that he had in
his possession documents In Mr.. Erring-
toms handwriting which showed that be
bad been authorized by the late Liberal
government 10 offer ceTsoin considerations
TO the Vatican TOR the appointment Of
prelate acceptable TO that government 70
the archbishOprlc Of Dublin. as SUCCESSOR
to the late Card nal McCabe. These
promises, II was evident, Mr.. O'Brien
said, were never meant to be per-
formed, and the whole thing WAS misera.
bic and unworthy intrigue. The Irish
people regarded the affair as an insult to
the papacy. Mr.. ErringtOn, who was in bis
seat during Mr.. O'Brien's statement. re-
piled that the document alluded 10 by the
member for MallOw WAS either n forgery
or had been obtained by some gross
breach Of honesty or homer, aud that in
either case IL WAS not his duty 20 answer
It and thereby further Mr.. O'Brlen's pur-
poses, and he would prefer to leave the
weapon which Mr.. OBrien claimed 10
possess, such as il was, In his hands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

The little pilot engine left Albany at
l2:2O O'Clock to clear the track ahead OF
the funeral train to New York. In it's
cab on the freman's box sat Supt. j. NJ.
Toucey, Of the New York Central railroad.
OFF ON TRIE.
The train was scheduled to leave Albany
at 1890 O'Clock, and two minutes before
that time the occupants Of the various
cars had been placed, the body of the dead
General rested on the black dais in the
Nv oodlawn," and the guard of honor had
mounted its first detail at the head and
toot of the casket. The heavy train began
to move ut exactly 1890 O'Clock. At that
instant dir9e came up to the ears
OF all in the train from the band of the
jackson corps that stood in line and sa-
luted. Hundreds Of persons standing
nearest the tracks laid coins ON the rails
to have them tattened beneath the wheels
OF the train that carried Gen. Grant on his
last journey. On the roofs of the houses
in the vicinity hundreds witnessed the
start, and as the black train rumbed
across the long bridge over the Hudson it
was between two dense lines OF people
VINO 1lled the footpath on either side.
SILENT DEPARTURE.
There was no clang OF the bell and no
scream of the whistle, but only the dull
rumble of the wheels beneath the mem0r-
able train. Across the river were crowds
of people. Shops and stores and factories
had closed their doors to business. All
who work and those of leisure seemed to
have come out TO stand, with uncovered
heads, to be part of a scene never again
to be enacted. The long, sweeping curve
was rounded and the black train straight
e1ed out level with the Hudson, on it's
way to the metropolis. Looking back
from the engine cab as the trailing train
swept around this curve at Greenbush,
the effect was thrilling and impressive.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
wATERWAY IMPRoYEMENTs.
The Work Already Done in Florida and
the Needs of the Future.

The Work Already Done in Florida and
the Needs of the Future.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.-Capt. William
7. Rossell has submitted his annual re-
port on the improvement Of rivers and
harbOrs in Florida TO Gen. Newton, Chief
of Engineers. On the improvement Of the
st. Johns river, Fla, Sl21,23S was ex-
pended during the past fiscal year, and
t3O,925 remains available. The object Of
the improvement is to form a permanent
channel 10 feet deep, and as wide as COM
merce demands. 1t is expected to do this
by building artit ial banks or
shoals. The improvement is reported
in promising state. 1t is estimated that
S7Sl, 400 will be required for the compile
tion Of the project, and thar 5000. 600 could
oe protitably expended during the next
fiscal year. An estimate of $l20.000 is
also submitted for improving some de-
iective reaches in the st. Johns river. No
money has been available since July 1,
1884, tor the Improvement of Key West
harbor, and therefore no work has been
carried on. 1t is estimated that $4,000
will be required TO complete the project,
and that $500 could be profltably eX-
pended during the next fiscal year.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS.
The following is summary Of other
Improvements under Capt. R0ssells'
charge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS

Beckford Mackey, OF South Carolina,
Given IA Consulate in Mexico.
WAsHINGTON, Aug. 5.-The President
this afternoon appointed Beckford Mack
Consul at Nuevo Loredo, Mex.
William X. Chinn was to-day appointed
custodian OF public buildings on the mil
itary reservation at Baton Rouge, La.
The President also appointed to-day
Allen Thomas cOiner OF the mint at New
Orleans.
Wallace McDaurin, OF Mississippi, re-
ceiver Of public moneys a. Jackaon, Miss.
james ID. Stewart, Of Mississippi, reg-
lister OF the land Office at Jackson, Miss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
GEoRGIA's BAR ASSOCIATION
Several Questions of Importance to the
Legal Profession Discussed.


ATLANTA, Aug. 5.--The Bar Associa-
tion OF the State of Georgia met to-day in
the Superior Court room, holding morn
ing and afternoon sessions. The attend
ance was very large, numbering fully
800, fully l50 more than was present at the
last meeting. Fifty practicing attorneys
were admitted to membership. President
William Reese, of Washington, pre-
sided, with Walter B, Hill, of Macon, as
Secretary. President Reese delivered an
admirable address, which was review
of the various constitutions OF Georgia
from the first to that OF the present day
The address was a remarkable historical
production, and was well received. Judge
John T. Clarke, OF Cuthbert, read an ex-
eellent paper on appellate courts.
FOUR EVILS.
He dealt with four evils. The first was
the interruption of the argument OF coun-
sel, which prevented the attorney who
prepared the case from presenting 1t in
accordance with his own analysis. The
second was the assignment method, by
which the court assigned the record TO
one Judge TO look into and decide the
case. The third was the failure either to
nave the head-nOtes prepared by the court
or else let it be known that they are solely
the work OF the reporter. The fourth was
the publication Of decisions which settled
no new questions. These cases, he said,
should be allowed to be disposed of by
simple judgment Of atlirmance or reversal.
THE OvERwORKED COURT.
He also discussed certain measures for
the relief of our Oyertaxed aud underpaid
Supreme Court.
j. b. Cummings, of Augusta, presented
the report of the committee on admission
10 the bar, accompanied by a bin having
two salient features. One, the eXamina-
tiOn of applicants by commission TO be
appointed by the Supreme Court, and the
other that applicants should have studied
law 30 months before admission. This
was made the special order for discussion
at the afternoon session. When the
association reoOnvened strong speeches
in favor OF the general scheme Of the
report were made by Joseph b. Cum
mings, of Augusta; Alexander Il. Law
ton, OF Savannah; George d. Thomas,
of Athens, and Clifford Anderson, OF
Macon.
THE OPPOSITION.
Those who opposed the measure were
Richard 7. Lyons, of Macon; Joel A.
Billups, OF Madison, and j. j. Jones, OF
Waynesboro. After long discussion a
test vote was taken on a motion OF J. J.
Jones TO lay the report on the table. 1t
was lost by large majority. The meas
ure was afterwards recommitted, with
direction to report tomorrow. The bar
is practically unanimous on the first
point in the report, but divided as to the
second. The present system Of admis-
sion is declared farcical. and should be
done away with.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
Cuiltv Of Ipn,.rance.

wAsHINGT0N, Aug. THE report Of
Comm. Thoman and Chief Examiner
Lyman, Of the civil service commission,
upon charges against Postmaster Aquiia
Jones, has been made to the President.
Il acquits Mr.. Jones OF Intentional viola
tiOn OF the civil service rules, but finds
him guilty OF Ignorance Of the law In
uunaflnu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
GEORGIA's CENTRAL CITY.
Mrs. POttIe Splits at Lswyer-A Bur
giar Under y He'd.

Mrs. POttIe Splits at n Lswyer-A Bur
glar Under He'd.
MACON, GA, Aug. 5-During the SEES
sion of the Recorders Court to-day the
case of the city VS.. =. Anna Wallace, col
Ored, charged with disorderly conduct,
came up. The affair originated out Of two
families using water from the same well,
Mrs. f. II. Pottle, wife of Judge Pottle:
being the complainant. Before the
case began Mrs. POttle turned to Hon
Samuel JemisoE, who was representing
the defense. and said: 'YOu--nasty-
stinking-dOg-tak mp the case OF a negro
wench against me-" And she deliber-
ately spit at him, narrowly missing his
face. Mr.. JemisOn swelled with rage,
and, turning to the court, said: 81 appre-
ciate the position in which l am placed,
and ask the protection of the court. I'm
less this is granted me, by heaven, I'l
project myself" Mr.. JemisOn told the
NEWS correspondent that he would hold
Judge POttle responsible Tor his wife's
action the lrst time they met. His blood
is fire-proof.
MAN UNDER THE BED.
This morning at , o'clock as Mr.. John
Lyons. the Cotton avenue pawnbroker.
retired 10 his room he discovered negro
under his bed. Before retiring every
night he looks under the bed. When he
saw the negro he raised up as II nothing
had happened, pulled his pistol from
under his pillow aud fred at the man.
The ball brought groan, and he fired
again. This time the ball missed its aim,
and, going into the mating on the floor,
glanced to the opposite wall. The negro
made for the rear i0or. Lyons fred
again, striking him in the back, but not
checking his flight. He reached the rear
veTanda. jumped TO the ground, dis
tance OF 10 feet, aud made his escape.
He lett his hat under the bed, and his
shoes in the back yard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
RAvAGEs oF Ole FLAMEs.
Several Firms Burned out at Midnigh
at Pelham.

Several Firms Burned out at Midnight
at Pelham.
PELHAM, GA, Aug. "a fire occurred
here last night about II O'Clock which
burned the following property:
Il. II. Jones, stock OF groceries and
liquors. The loss is $500.
II. ID. Castleberry's entire stock Of gro.
ceries and liquors. He has some insur-
ance.
j. W. AlligOod's st0rehouae. The loss
Is $400 with no insurance.
Jerry Hursrs stOrehouse. The loss Is
5000. with no Insurance.
Green a. Carter sustained loss Of S2OC
by removing their stock from the build
ing.
= l.. Hand sustains a loss by damage to
his bu ldng ana stock OF $1,000.
The cause OF the ire IL unknown.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

MACON, GA, Aug. b.--ln Early county,
IN the south Western portion 0f this state,
on sunday night. Albert smith and Jake
0rier quarreled while going from church.
Two 0tner negroes ioinel iu the difficulty
that followed. and smith WAS shot and
killed. r~o Of the negroes are in jail in
Biakoly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
The WhIsILy Kxports hxtenslon.

WARRINGTON, Aug. 5.-Attorney
General Garland has rendered an opinion
on the question OF extending the time for
exporting whisky beyond the seven
months extension allowed under Secre-
tary McCulloch's order on that subject.
Attorney General Garland says that the
time may be further extended by the Com
missioner, II be Is satisfied that the
reasons given for requesting such extern
sion are valid and sufficient.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

President Cleveland Explains That lie
l. Unauthorized 80 DO So.
WAsHfN0ToE, Aug. 5.-rhe President
IL IN receipt OF a number Of communica-
tions from different parts Of the country,
suggesting and recommending that be de-
clare next saturday a national holiday,
upon which dag there shall be . auspon-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
Mrs. Grant Not Gong to New York.
Departure of the Guard.

ATLANTA, Aug. 5.-The Gate City
Guard left to-day for New York to take
part in the funeral exercises of Gen.
Grant. Reaching Chattanooga they were
banqueted by citizens at the keed house.
Capt. Henry jackson is in command.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

LONDON, Aux. G, A. MA dispatch
from Vienna says that Austria has l0rn-
ally notified the United States govern
meut that hr. Kelley n nor acceptable ta
American Minister 90 Austria. and has
expressed the bOpe that be viii be res
called and another appointment DO made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
nIrrrNes OF coNFEDERATEs
Fulogistlo Resolutions Adopted by Men
who Wor. the Gray.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-ln the Hoffman
house there assembled this evening up.
wards OF 90 ex-Coniederate soldiers. They
met TO DO honor 10 the memory OF Gen.
Grant. Among the most prominent were
Brlg. Gen. r. d. Lilley, Of Gen. Jackson's
command, Col. ". L. Dun. of the Eighth
Mississippi cavalry, sorgt. A. NJ. Davies,
M the Thirty-fourth Virginia infantry,
Douglas Walker. of the Hampton legion,
Gen. w. w. LOriug, MAJ. w. ~. Quincy,
and Gen. j. B. Gordon, Of Gen. Long
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
PARNELL PLEAsED.
Conservatives Thanked for Their AttI
tuda on the Land BIZ.

tuda on the Land Bill.
LONDON, Aug. 5.-Mr. Parnell, speak
ing in the House Of Commons last night,
said that be was glad that the landlords
opposition TO the land purchase bill had
not been pressed, and that there seemed
be a chance Of the bilrs passing. The
present attitude OF the House augured
well for the shaping Of future legislation
for Ireland. He objected 20 the use of the
church surplus because be considered
that the government possessed ample
security without that fund. lie congrat-
ulated the Conservatives upon attempt-
ing 10 deal IN a satisfactory way with the
land question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

A Conductor Killed Outright and Sew
erai Passengers 10 Die.

erai Passengers 10 Die.
CHARLOTTE, n. G., Aug. 5.--As a SOUTH
bound passenger train on the AIRLINE
road passed point six miles south ~
spartauburg, the second drsi-class coach
and two sleepers were sent rolling down
an embankment. J. j. Ransom. the con-
duot0r, WAS killed, and seven passengers
were dangerously wounded. some II
whom Will die. All four cars were totally
wrecked. The accident was caused By =
rail turning over. The train was going
at a hiNh rate OF speed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

MEMPHIS. Aug. "a mob last night at
Oakland. Misa., hanged man named
Vance. who recently killed hla wife and
Afterwards Attempted 30 kul himself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06
NorfoIk,s Observance.

NORFOLK, VA. Aug. 5.-MayOr Lamb
has issued proclamation calling upon
the citizens of Norfolk to arrange for
suitable observance of the burial day of
Gen. Grant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

sion of both public and private business.
The President *, however, not emp powered
to declare a national holiday, as his iurie-
diction IN that respect does not extend
beyond the limits OF the District OF Colum.
bia. His authority here is similar to that
OF the Governors in their respective
States. The advisabilty or proprie-
ty Of directing suspension OF private
business In Washington has probably not
occurred to the President. who felt that
all the action necessary had been taken in
his proclamation OF July 20, in which he
directed that all public business be sus-
pended on the day Of Gen. Grants funeral.
The President cannot make Saturday n
legal holiday thrc ughout the country be-
yond directing suspension of public bu-
slness and recommending suspension of
private business. The former he has
already done, and the recommendation for
the latter would not be at all compulsory.
Mrs. Grant Not Gong to New York.
Mr. MCGREGoR, Aug. 5.-Mrs. Grant
still remains here and does not expect to
go to New York. With her are her
friends Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Dent, Mrs.
Sharpe, and Mrs. Corbin. Her family
will Join her on Monday next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-06

u. =. Grant Post no. 327 lifted the coffin
from its resting place and bore Il 70 the
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
A Frightful Explosion.

LONDON, March 2s.-A dispatch from
Vienna says: While the men in the mines
owned and operated by the Baron ROths-
child at Ostrou, MOravia, were at work yes
terday opening new vein of coal hidden
assure was opened and large quantities Of
fire damp rushed forth. The mines had
been considered remarkably free from any
such gases heretofore and some of the men
had grown careless and worn lamps not
properly protected. The gas struck the
flame, a terrible explosion followed and the
roof of the main gallery was torn in pieces
and precipitated to the floor, blocking the
entrance. One or two men who were near
the entrance TO the mine managed to es-
cape, though they had been knocked down
and bruised by the force of the explosion
They brought news that ifty-six miners
were imprisoned and probably killed
Rescuing parties were sent below. After
nearly twelve hours Of hard work a body
was uncovered, then another and another
was found until the whole fifty-six had
been recovered. All were dead.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
CANADA EXCITED.

War Commenced in the Northwest-Cro-
zier's Party Fired on and Twelve Killed.
OTTAWA, March 2S.-In the House Of
Commons last night the following telegram
from Lieutenant Colonel Irvine to Sir John
Macdonald dated Fort Carleton, via Winni-
peg, March 81, 1855, was read by the Pre-
mier: The party under my command has
just arrived at Fort Carleton. l found that
Major CrOzier with party of one hundred
had gone to Duck Lake to secure a large
quantity of supplies there stored. They
were met by some hundred rebels
who had an advantageous posi-
ton at Beardy's reserve, and who
endeavored to surround Major CrOzier's
force of police and civilians The rebels
fired first The firing soon became general.
Major CrOZier, owing to the disadvantage
at which he was placed, retreated in good
order, arriving at the fort at the same time
as my party. Ten civilians of Prince Al
bert and two policemen were killed and
four civilians and seven constables
wounded. The number of rebels killed
is not known. The police and civilians
acted with the greatest bravery under
the heavy fire. The killed are: COnstables
T. J. Gibson and G. p. Arnold; civilians
Captain John Merton, w. Napier, James
Blakely S. Elliot Robert Middleton, ID
Mckenzie, d. McPhail, Charles Newett,
Rudolph Anderson and Alexander Fisher.
The wounded are: Captain More, leg
broken. A. McNabb, w. X. Markley and
Alexander Stewart; Northwest mounted
police, Inspector J. Howe, Corporal
Gilchrist and Constable Garret, S. j.
Gordon A. M. Smith, j. o. Moore and A.
Miller. The reading of the dispatch caused
intense excitement DetacAments of 4 and
B batteries of Kingston and Quebec, the
Queens Own and the Tenth Royal of
Toronto and the infantry school under the
command of Colonel Otter have received
marching orders and will proceed via the
Canadian Pacific Railroad to the northwest
without DELAY.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
A STARVlNGS PEOPLE.

The Terrible Straits to Which the People iI
Portions of West Virginia are Reduced
Destitute and Starving, Cattle Dying
Terrible Suffering and Sickness.
WHEELING, w. Va, March 27.-The
condition of affairs in the foodless coun-
ties of the interior is growing desperate
The frozen streams and hard roads rem
der it almost impossible to afford aid witt
any speed. The people of the State are
earnestly at work and will render abun-
dant relief as soon as the destitute can
be reached. In many instances the
whole bill of fare for three
months has only been parched
corn aud sorghum molasses. The Par.
kersburg papers recite instances of ter
ribIe suffering and sickness, and state
taat traveller counted in one days jour-
ney thirty head of dead cattle, NOR
tality that is frishtful for the number
owned. Kanawha, Richie, Peasants,
Writ, Nicholas, and Braxton County
Courts have all met in special SEES
sion to provide means of relief.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-02
UNSOUGHT ADVICE.
MI. Blaine Taking Lively Interest II
Dir. Cleveland's Administration.

Mr.. Blaine Taking Lively Interest In
Dir. Cleveland's Administration.
Really it would seem as if Mr.. Blaine
is taking more lively interest in the Ad-
mlnistraton of President Cleveland
than he would in his own had he sue
ceeded in getting into the White House.
His organ, the New York Tribune, hiss
been freshly tuned and his fingers ale
constantly going over the manuals and
his toes over the pedals to the one tune
of advice to Mr. Cleveland. He tries
all sorts of combinations of stops.
from the Reid mixtures to the StaI
Route diapasOnS. Yesterday he turned
on the silver voX humana, and attempt
ed to connect it with the Ku-KluX
trumpet. but the combination did not
appear to work. Although Mr.. Blaine
displays much zeal and indus ~
as an organ-grinder, he should
try his skill on less d:lapi-
dated instrument than the Tribune
1t is terribly cracked. and the very
bellows has become wheezy. 1t is a.
much out of place IN the present era OF
harmony and reconciliation as High
land bagpipe or Chin Sc tom-tom in a
Beethoven symphony. With all respect
to Mr.. Blaine industry and persistency
in offering advice, we would gently
remind him that this is Democratic
Government. and that much-endur-
ing country's patience is getting ex-
hausted by his ill-advised efforts to
emerge from the comfortable and quiet
oblivion to which he was charitably
consigned. OF course, it is pretty hard
on him. after all the wasteful eXpendi-
ture of cash and elaborate plan of
campaign so ingeniously constructed Of
lies and Misrepresentation, to be left
out in the cold, without being able to
provide even a word of cheer to his
deluded and disappointed followers.
But proving around the White House
grounds. turning the crank of cracked
organ and hoarsely shouting advice to
President Cleveland is not going
to mend matters for him. 1t rather ex-
poses him to fresh derision and makes
him the butt of all the boys of the press.
Some considerable friend of Mr.. Blaine
should take care of him, and induce
him to give up organ grinding as an oc-
cupation. putting the wheezy old in
strument by which he has been aiilic:-
ing the public into some convenient
lumber room. II would be well. at th'
same time. to withdraw his misguided
friend, Chandler. from wasting his time
on such a noto.iOusly ill-tuned organ "a
the National Republican, which has an
unfortunate knack of breaking down
inst when the player is preparing for a
grand bathurst of discord. Let those
two gentlemen become rcconciled to
Their obScurity, which is, after all. more
friendly to them than they are now
willing to admit Organs are might,
uncer; ain instruments TO handle by un
skilled performers-Al6any argus.