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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
NEGRO BISHOPS.
The National Council in Session at
Columbus, Ohio.

The National Council in Session at
Columbus, Ohio.
COLUMBUS, o., June 22.-The National
Council of Bishops of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Church convened to-day.
Ten Episcopal districts are represented
by D. A. Payne, j. p. Campbell, l.. NJ. d.
Ward, J NJ. Brown, FL. NJ. Turner, II. Il.
Cain, R. R. Disney, j, A. Shorter and A.
w. Wayman. Bishop W. f. Diokerson
has died since the last meeting of the
general conference in Baltimore in 1884
Besides the above named persons there
were present DR.. j. NJ. Townsend 5ecre-
tary of Missions, J. G. Embry of the pub
licatiOn department, Z. 5. Smith Secre-
tary Of the Sunday School Union, S. T.
Michel President Of Wilberlorce Univer-
sity, Prof. J. p. Shorter, DR.. J T. Jannifer,
W. E. Bryant, r. r. Williams, @. w.
Mossel and wife Of Hayti, B. w. Arnett,
b. B. Louis, T. II. Jackson, B. A. j.
NeXin and j. NJ. MOrriss. These Bishops
and ministers represent 100000 cOmmuni-
cants. $500 travelling preachers, 200, 900
Sabbath school children. 1000 Sabbath
schools. 10 colleges, 25 parochial schools
and So, 900, 900 or 10000 600 worth of prop
erty. The session will last during the
week.
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A sLooP RUN DOWN.
COUGHS LAST HOPE.

de Believes that the Commission VIII
Recommend Opening Oklahoma.
LAWRENCE, KAN, June ga cOrres-
pondent just returned from Caldwell,
where be held long interview with Capt,
couch, the leader Of the Oklahoma
oOoners, says that Capt. Couch believes
aa' the Commission appointed by Presi-
Qeht Cleveland will make a favorable re-
-t early In July, and that the land will
@ @'Alie edlately be takan bv squatter soyer-
SELiy before it is officially opened. The
Ga5il4efs. camp Is about three miles from
ss,5e'l"ell, and at present contains about
n. people. Capt. Couch says that addi-
S04s are continually coming in and when
seiue 's.ues his call he expects TO have IL
sa..,sNered BY thousands. II the Commits
% ou SHOULD report unfayorably TO the
|ssErulhg OF Oklahoma for settlement the
y.l. .algnlets, as last resort, will again in
''4e .he Territory.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
FLORIDA's LAWS.

Defeat of the Scheme to Have an EIee-
tiOn Before Present Terms Expire.
TALLAHAssEE, FLA, June 22.-SOon
after assembling to-day the convention
resolved itself into committee of the
whole and partially considered article D.
relating to the administrative depart
ment. AS reported by the committee,
very few changes in the present law are
proposed. Among them were ones abol-
ishing the Office Of Lieutenant Governor,
making the Governor and Cabinet par
doning board, person to be ELIGIBLE for
Governor must have been nine years a clti-
zen of the United States and five years
qualified voter In the State. The effort TO
call an election under the new cOnstitu-
tiOn before the expiration of the term Of
the present officers was promptly voted
down
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
KELLEY AND AUSTRIA.
secretary Bayard Non -CommittaI-Sii
nificance of ImbOden's Appointment.

Secretary Bayard Non -CommtttaI- Sig
hihcaRee of ImbOden's Appointment.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-It is stated
at the State Department that Minister
Aelley has not, as yet, arrived in Vienna
FOR this reason it is thought at the State
department that it is rather premature to
discuss the report that he will not be re-
ceiVed by the Austrian court The State
Department has no information that
Woulu indicate that he will not be received
as our accredited representative by the
Austrian Government. and the Secretary
OF state is not dsnosed to believe such a
report until it is officially corrOborated.
Inc Secretary Of State received TODAY n
Ietter from Charles Jones, OF Wisconsin.
recently appointed Consul to Prague. an
hounclng his intention to sail for his post
on july to explain there and in Vienna
tne charges against him. lie will prob
ably be allowed to go.
MR.. MBODEN's APPOINTMENT.
1. lmboden, recently appointed Consul
lar AGENT to YuscarOn, Honduras, as
from Georgia, is a brother OF Gen, ], ID.
Im6oden and, like him. "a Vfrginian. He has
resided IN North Georgia, it is stated, for
ABOUT a year, developing certain mining
interests. He was appointed Consular
Agent at Yuscaron chiefly upon the re-
oommendation Of Rear Admiral Stewart,
United States Navy, who is Interested
with Mr.. Imboden in some mines in Hon
duras which Mr.. Imboden is developing.
GEN. YOUNG CONvALEsCENT.
Gen. p. NJ. b. Young, who has been i'll,
is out again. He viii visit Georgia be.
fore going to his post at st. Petersburg.
The following post offices have been
discontinued in Georgia: AnzOnetta.
Walker county, mail to Lafayette; Evans
vile, Macon county, mail to Montezuma.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
FRANCES TREATY WITH CHINA.
An Agreement which Gives Each Coun-
try Many Desirable Privileges.


try Many Desirable Privileges
PARIS, June 22.-In the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day NJ. de Freycinet, Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs, submitted a draft
Of the Franco Chinese treaty, which def
nitely confirms the rights Of France over
AMMAN. The latter country must hence
forth treat with foreign powers only
through France. The treaty fixes the
boundary lines between China and French
dependencies, and determines the cOndi-
tions on which commercial relations be-
tween France and China are 10 be main
tanned. 1t intimates that 1t Is the inten-
tiOn of China 10 construct railways with
the assistance Of French engineers in
order TO facilitate communication be-
tween China and 1onquin. France
undertakes 10 paclfy TOnquln and expel
the bands Of marauders infesting the
country, and will respect Chinese terri
tory. Both countries agree TO extradite
offenders. China will respect treaties
between France and AMMAN. The Franco
Chinese commissioners are 10 delimit the
boundaries within six months.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
FLAMES IN A CHINA SHOP.
Heavy Damage Sustained by a Boston
Firm with Plenty of Insurance.


BosTON, June GA serious fire oo-
Cured tonight in the large four-story
brick block on the corner of franklin
and Devonshire streets, occupied by the
glassware and crockery establishment of
Abram, French & Co. The fire originated IN
some straw in the rear basement on Devon
shire street, causing serious damage to
the stock in that portion OF the building.
This fire was soon extinguished, but not
before 1t had followed the elevator shaft
TO the upper stories. The flames leaped
to the third and fourth floors, where they
burned tieroely. After stubborn work
the lire was confined TO the fourth floor,
Whlch was nlled With glass and cr0okery-
ware OF all descriptions packed in
crates. The iniiammable nature of the
packing rendered it difficult TO eXtinguish
the flames, and several times they shot
through the roof. The firm were carrying
a stock roughly estimated at $3O0,000 OF
this amount about $4,000 was stored
In the basement, and is badly damaged
by smoke and breGkage. The
first floor stock was valued at $l00 600,
and is damaged only by breakage. The
second floor contained about $50, 900 worth
OF less valuable goods, which are damaged
only by smoke and breaking. The stock
in the upper stores is valued at about
100000, and is badly damaged by fire,
smoke and water. The total loss will be
heavy, but no reliable estimate can
now be made. The firm is fully insured.
POTTERY WORKS ABLAzE.
LONDON, June 22.-Doulton's Pottery
Works, located In Lambeth, were on fire
to-day. Thirty engines were speedily at
work, and succeeded in extingulshing
ho HaF,,aa b.,4 -.
of the three-stOry factory building was
gutted. The buildings used for the manu-
facture Of the finer quality of pottery
ware were uniniured. The loss however
is considerable.
TOWN HALF DESTROYED.
VIENNA, June 22.-More than half of
the town Of DabrOva. in Galacia, has been
destroyed by fire. Hundreds of families
are homeless.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
LABOR's RECoMpENsE.
Toronto strikers Promise to Club Ital-
ians IL They are Imported.

ians II They are Imported.
TORONTO, ONT, June 22.-rbe striking
laborers are jubilant to-day over the ac-
ceptation of an increased rate of wages
by seven more of the master builders,
making fifteen In all who have agreed to
the increase. None of these, however, are
members OF the Master Builders AssO-
citation, which stands firm. 1t Is re-
ported that Italians are being imported
from Buffalo to take the place of the
strikers. The men say that they will club
the Italians.
TO USE NATURAL GAS,
PITTsBURG, June 22.-By the fret of
next month every iron and steel mill In
Ptttsburg and vicinity with one excep-
ton VIII be using natural gas as fuel. This
viii reduce the consumption OF coal here
3s,20O,OO0 bushels per annum, or one
seventh the output Of the region tributary
to Pittehurg. 1t will also throw out OF
employment thousands OF dremen, coal
beavers and ash haulers employed in the
mills.
REDUCTION RESISTED.
CINCINNATI, June 22.- One hundred
employees Of the Gainsford Carriage Com
pany struck to-day against proposed re-
duction of 10 per cent. In their wages.
NY oNg Nhh1 tlt1 Hhfh dilNhNY SUI
mitted to two reductions during the year
one of 10 and the other Of per cent.
MINERS RESUME WORK.
CHATTANOOGA, June 23-The miners
at the Soddy coal mines, who struck two
weeks ago, resumed work to-day at re-
duotlon. The price agreed on Is go cents
per ton, and the sliding scale is accepted
Tor adjustment of wages. A three-yeRrs'
contract has been signed. Three hundred
men returned to work.
IRON IN GERMANY.
BERLIN, June 22.-The iron masters OF
Siegen have resolved to restrict the pro-
duetion in order that the present stock
may be reduced and prices be enhanced
A COMPROMISE At BRUNN.
BRUNN, June 22.-The masters and
workmen have agreed TO a compromise.
According TO the new arrangement ten
and three-quarter hours Will constitute q
working day, and on Saturday and Mon
day one hour less viii be required. The
wages are unaltered. but some masters
intend to advance rates.
A MONSTER STRIKE THREATENED.
LONDON, June "a dispatch from
Stafford says that an order has been ls-
sued to reduce the wages of the nail max
ers 20 per cent. A strike is threatened
against this reduction, ard should it oc-
cur 1t will involve fully 10000 persons.
CUTTING DOWN FORCE.
LYNCHBURG, VA, June 22.-The force
Of miners at the Pocah0ntas coal mines,
Tazewell county, is being largely re-
duced, it is said, because vessels cannot
be secured at Norfolk 10 transport the
output. About 300 men have been dis
charged in the last four or five days.
MANY EMPLOYEES DISCHARGED.
QUEBEC, June 22.--The suppression OF
the northwest rebellion has caused a fall
ing of in the demand for ammunition.
The Quebec cartridge factory has partially
shat down, and a number of employees
have been discharged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
FOR WAR
CAUSING EXCITE
NIENT IN IDAHO.

mia Exact Cause of the Threatened
Trouble Not Known at the War De-
nartnent-Ten Companies Already at
reno and Three More Ready TO Start.
WASHINGTON, June 22.-The War De-
oortment has received reports from Fort
peno. Idaho, dated June 20, to the effect
tsat great excitement prevails at that
Mace over a threatened outbreak by the
r5eyennes. The Indians known as the
southern Cheyennes are making prepara'
lions to 30 on the warpath. A few days
ooo troops were sent to quiet local dis.
mrbance among these same Indians
The War Department officials are
nc informed as to the cause
If the threatened outbreak Saturday. II
tbese Indians 90 on the warpath there
viii be great difficulty in quieting them.
The Cheyennes are reported to be as
troublesome to deal with as are the
ADaches. The country, however, in
which The former live would be more ad-
yaptageous to the soldiers pursuing them
than is the rough, rocky country in which
tbe latter are being followed.
GROWING MORE SERIOUS.
News was received at the War Depart
ment late this afternoon 10 the effect that
the difficulty with the Cheyenne Indians
is becoming very serious. Gen. Augur
has ordered four companies of the Fifth
Cavalry to go to the scene of the disturb
ance This makes ten companies ri Reno,
and three additional companies are held
in readiness to- go at moments notice.
Gen. Augur recommends the appointment
of a commission to ascertain the cause of
the discomfort.
Gen Pope has transmitted to the War
Department an account of the killing Of
the Piute Indian named Joe, by two
white men in Happy Valley, Oregon. In
commenting upon the killing, frequen-
cy Of outrages, Gen. Pope
again invites attention to the white
and Indian Outrages, which are in
creasiug in frequency in the southern part
Of Oregon. He says that the Plutes hav-
Ing no reservation they are willing to go
to frequent that country for subsistence,
hunting and fishing. The state of affairs
now existing is certain to grow worse and
must finally cuIminate in open hostilities
unless reservation is assigned to these
Indians, and they are all placed on it.
directed an agent to investigate the cir
|cumstances and report measures looking
to the protection of the Indians.
UTES REPORTED KILLED.
FORT LEWIS, Col, June 22.-Tt was
|um0red last evening that six Ute In
| dians have been killed by white man in
Dolores valley and that the chief of the
tribe that they belong to is very much en-
/ ragged and demands satisfaction. If the
umor proves true there will probably be
r01hle with the Utes in Southern Colo
-ad0
TWO SQUAWS ARRESTED.
DEMING, ARR, June 22.-Two Apache
quaws, carrying dispatches from Gero-
limo TO the Mescaleros tribe, have been
arrested by soldiers and taken to the San
Carlos reservation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
IFrnncc,s Wnr CrcdIt.

PARIS, June PA committee Of the
Chamber OF Deputies 30 whom the mat
ter was referred for investigation has re-
ported iayOrably upon the proposal 20
allow credit Of 50. 100000 TO the War
Department 10 deiray the expenses OF
dispatchlng 5000 men 10 reinforce the
French army At present operating In
Madagascar.
In the Chamber Of Deputies to-day, dur
ing the debate on the loan, M. Daynaud
stated that the government really wanted
a loan OF S30O, 600 900 instead Of $65, 600, 900,
but WAS afraid 10 ask that amount before
the election.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
CoURBET BLAMEs FERRY.

Another Batch OF Letters Written by
the Late admiral Made Public.
PARIS, June 22.-Another batch Of let
ters written by Admiral Courbet, COM
mander OF the French expeditlonary force
70 Tonquin, who died recently, is pub
lished to-day. These letters severely re-
prOach NJ. Ferry, the late Prime Minister,
for his management Of the expedition 10
Tonquin. The letters cover a period OF
eighteen months. IL is expected that the
publication Will initiate very seriously
against the success Of tbe partisans OF NJ.
Ferry in the approaching general cleo
tlOns
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
RUSSIAN sCHEDTING.

Two Tribes In Northern ASghanistOn
Ready to submit to tho Gar.
LONDON, June 22.-Dispatches from
Teheran states that letters received there
from Herat show that the Russians have
established good understanding with the
Jamshidi and Hezarah tribes who dwell
In the northern and mountainous dis
tricts Of Afghanistan, and tnat the tribes
mentioned are willing 10 submit to Rus
sian rule.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
A LBGIsLATrvE SCANDAL.
An Illinois Representative Charged
with an Attempt to Rape.

An Illinois Representative Charged
with an Attempt to Rape.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 22.-Repre-
sentative Thomas James, from Randolph
county, aged 04 years, was tonight
charged with assault with intent 10 rape
Mamie James, 12-year-old page 10 the
State house. A warrant was Issued for
bis arrest, and he is expected here by the
midnight train or tomorrow. The
affair has caused great Indignation here.
and opinions vary az 10 whether
IL is a genuine case or one Of blackmail.
Representative James is a man OF con-
siderable wealth, and bas a very estimable
wife, now in the city. The girl who
charges him with the crime is delicate
and young-lOOking even for her years.
The warrant alleges that the crime was
committed about a month ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
A steamer Goes Ashore.

QUEBEC, June 22.-A telegram from
Cape Race 10 the signal service superin-
tendsnt to-day reports that the German
steamer GrasbrOok, Capt. Schwaner,
laden with glass, iron and spirits, from
Zeal Cove, near Cape Ballard, ON the
southeast coast Of Newfoundland, sun
day afternoon during n dense FOX. The
crew were saved, but the vessel aud cargo
will probably prove a total loss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
HIBBs OFFERS TO COMPROMISES
An Offer to Return $4,000 Refused by
the Governments,

WASHINGTON, June pa dispatch
was received at the Post Office Department
to-day from British Columbia saying that
Hibbs, the absconding Postmaster OF Lew
iston, Idaho, who stole 100000 and went
to Canada, is willing to compromise by
giving the government $4,000 Of the stolen
money for his freedom. The Postmaster
General directed that the offer be refused,
as the government would rather have
Hibbs than the money. ExtraditiOn pro-
ceedings will be begun in few days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
FORT GAINES AND VICINITY.

Kills His rOther-in-Law-The Water
melon Crop Looking Wei.
FORT GAINES, Ga. June 22.-Lott
Ashley killed his brother-in-law, Wiley
Vining, yesterday, at Antioch church,
about 10 miles north Of Columbia, Ala.
The killing was done with a pOcket-knife,
aud is said to have been deliberate mur-
der, the cause being an old grudge about
property. Ashley made his escape.
The Columbia Lumber Company have
sold out 20 Hays & Moody.
We need rain in this immediate To-
cality.
The melon crop looks we'll and promises
a good yield. Shipments will begin by or
before July /.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
GEN. GRANT BETTER.

He Sleeps Nine HOurS-The Mercury
Down 90 Fifty Degrees.
MT. MCGREGoR, N. y, June 22.-Gen.
Grant slept about nine hours last night,
and his condition to-day is favorable.
The thermometer got down to go here TO-
day, making spring oyercoats comfort
able.
At9 O'Clock tonight the mercury bad
fallen 10 fifty degrees, and IL became
necessary for the comfort Of healthy people
10 close doors and windows and start
fires. Gen. Grant. consequently, kept
indoors. He has partially recovered the
Use of his voice. although he is permitted
10 use il but sparingiy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
THowING KISSES A CRIME.
A Welshman Prefers Charges Agaiu st
AnuspoIfs Cadets

A Welshman Prefers Charges Agaiu st
Annapolis Cadets.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, June GA Welch-
man employed at the Naval Academy has
reported to the authorities that the second
class of the cadets are guilty Of mscon-
duct, and the charges are being inyesti-
gated. 1t seems that the steamer from
Baltimore brought an excursion party
down to this place on Thursday last, and
the cadets are accused of kissing their
hands and in various ways flirting with
the pretty girls on the steamer. The
cadets consider that they did nothing
wrong. and say that the investigation
will amount TO nothing; but If the charges
are proved the offenders will be severely
punished
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
MADDEN AGAIN A PRISONER.
Chief PaImer's Runaway Captive Now
ia the Tolls I'm Arkansas.

in the Tolls In Arkansas.
COLUMBUS, GA, June 22.-Frank Mad
den, alias Bill Davis, the most noted negro
burglar and criminal in Georgia, was
captured again to-day In Helena, Ark.
About two months ago he was captured
in Mississippi, and while Chief Palmer
was en- route here with bis prisoner he
made his escape a few miles this side Of
Atlanta by jumping from the train at
night while Il was running at a high rate
OF speed. Ia 1882 he broke jail and
allowed all the prisoners 10 escape. Chief
Palmer leaves tomorrow for Helona, and
viii make another effort 10 bring this
cunning and desperate prisoner back 70
she scenes Of his rascality.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
ItnIYis MlnIstrr.

ROME, June 22.-Gen. Cialdini has re-
fused to form a new Ministry. It is now
regarded as very likely that Signor
Depretls, the late Prime Minister, will
reform the old Cabinet, introducing some
new material.
In the municipal elections here yester-
day twenty-five Liberals and two Cleri-
Gals were chOsen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23

JACKSONVILLE, June 22.-The night
express on the Florida Railway and Navi-
gation Company's road, due here yester-
day morning. was deralled near Lake
Weir Saturday night. Remson Rogers,
an emplOye on the road, was thrown from
the engine and killed. Charles II. Hay
wood. fireman, and Virgins, engineer,
were seriously hurt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
w. R. Smith CRITICALLY III.

WASHINGTON, June 22.--W. r. Smith,
Superintendent Of the Botanical Gardens
il critically in, and ie supposed 10 be
dying Of Inflammation Of the bowels. He
is one of the best b0tanists and best in
formed men upon trees In the country.
IL was he who originated and has super.
Intended the extension of the plan OF
beautifyng Washingt0n's streets and
parks with the enormous number Of
trees that now make the city 80 attrac-
tive. lie Is also a political writer OF
merit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
RIEL,s coMING TRIAL.

The Government Not Apt 20 Ala in Sc
curing witnesses for the Defense.
QUEBEC, June 22.-Messrs. Lemieux
and Fitzpatrick returned yesterday from
Ottawa, having been there TO interview
the government about having Riel tried
in the Supreme Court Of Lower Canada.
The government would give no assurance.
The Minister OF Justice stated that he did
not think that there was any provision IN
the law 20 Justify the government IN glY-
ing assistance TO enable the counsel Tor
the defense 10 produce witnesses m
Regina who are required 70 establish
Rlera delnnso.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
PLYMOUTH FEVER WANING.
The Outlook Better than in n Week and
the Situation Improving.

WILKEsBARRE, PA, June 22.-The
situation at Plymouth continues to i'm
prove. The outlook to-day was much bet
ter than for a week past. Three new
patients were admitted to the hospital
this afternoon. but two were discharged.
No deaths occurred to-day. The report of
the relief committee for the week ending
this afternoon is as follows: Sick 262, des-
titute families 1877, deaths 3, new cases
p, recovered Ga, cases now in the hospital
80, discharged during the week 13, deaths
,. admissions II, total subscriptions re-
ceived by treasurer to date $23,24S, eX-
pendituTes $4,000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-06-23
MORRISON AND rHE rARIFF.
He viii Introduce Another Bin Soon
After Congress Meets

@AANNA
WASHINGTON, June 22.-m an inter.
view to-day with an Associated Press re.
porter, Representative Morrison of Hi
nois said that be purposed introducing
another tariff bill during the first session
of the next Congress.
AT what time during the session, p
was asked.
"As soon as l can get ready after Con-
gress conveDes," be replied.
"Will the bill provide for a horizontal
reduction, as did the measure on intro
duced during the last Congress ?"
"They say they do not want a horizon
tai reduction. The truth is they do not
want a reduction of any kind will pro-
vide in the proposed bill for about such a
reduction in amount as l provided for in
my last bill. 1t is probable that num-
ber Of bills for reducing the tariff will be
introduced, but personally l know of no
one who cOntemplates presenting such a
measure for consideration"