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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
KASSALA IN DANGER.
Speedy Relief Required to Save 1t from
Sharing the Fate of Berber and Khar-

Speedy Relief Required to Save 1t from
Sharing the Fate of Berber and Khar-
tOum.
SUAKIN, Feb. 26.-The difficulty of the
garrison at Kassala has been increased
by the appearance Of the Italians at Mas
sowah. This interferes with the authority
of Maj. Chermside, who was preparing
an immense convoy of provisions, NUM-
tiOns and money for Kassala. These
measures of relief for the beleaguered
city are now at standstill. Kassala is
the second city in the Soudan. 1t contains
10000 inhabitants and has a garrison of
5000 men. 1t is the keystone on the line
OF the frontier strOnghOlds which are hold
ing out against the Mahdi. Kassala, San
he1t, Amdib. Ghira and GullObat are re-
sisttng force of rebels. Kassala has al
ready been Leseiged for a whole year.
Maj. Chermside has offered to send
reinfOrcements, but the commander
has refused to accept, as he is unable to
provide them with food. Unless England
or Italy send speedy relief, Kassala will
share the fate of Berber and KhartOum.
PARTICULARS OF THE BATTLE.
LONDON, Feb. 26.-The following Dartic-
ulars of the battle near Kassala have Just
been received from Suakin: The Haden-
dawas attacked the Kassala garrison,
which, under the commandant, had sal
lied out tO cover the entry of CONVOY of
grain. The garrison made hasty defense
works on the open plain west of the city
and received the onslaught of the Haden-
daWas with such terrific fire that the latter
fell back in confusion with heavy loss.
The ShukOOrie tribe who brought the grain
for hassala then attacked the Hadendawas
on the flank and rear, while the garrison
troops advanced to attack their 'front.'
The Hadendawas became panic-stricken
and fed in all directions. Their chief,
Isaeltlatti, was killed. The ShukOories
occupied and destroyed the Phillik head
quarters OF Moussa, the second chief of
the Hadendawas. Moussa sent emissa-
rles to Atmieh, the religious chief at
BekrI, a suburb of Kassala, asking what
terms he required for the surrender of
Bekri. Atmieh replied that he must have
hostages before he could negotiate with
MOussa.
A CONFIRMATION OF THE SLAUGHTER.
A letter has been received at KOrti from
nun who was taken prisoner when
hhartOum fell into the hands of the Arabs
and who is now kept in captivity in Ell
Mahdi's camp at Omdurman, few miles
below khartOum. She confirms the state
ment that El Mahdi's troops massacred
the soldiers of the garrison and many
peaceful citizens, and she states that the
number of persons slaughtered was fully
1000. This statement agrees with the
earlier reports of the capture OF Khar-
toum, and cOntradicts the stories lately
brought to Gen. Wolseley by native spies.
LARGE ARMY ESTIMATES.
The army estimates for the year 1886
are announced. The amount is 917.S20,-
700. This sum includes the expenditures
which the SOudan expedition will neces-
state
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
THE CONGO CONFERENCE.
Its Work Brought to a CIOse-Bismarck
Thanks the Delegates.


Thanks the Delegates.
BERLIN, Feb. .26.-The Congo Conference
had its final sitting to-day. Prince Bis
marck presided. He expressed great sat
isfactiOn that an agreement had been
reached, and gave a resume of the yari-
GUS points of the programme. He paid a
special tribute to the conciliatory spirit
the delegates had displayed, and alluded
to the formation Of the new Congo State
as one of the most valuable aids toward
rendering the work of the congress last
ing. Prince Bismarck concluded by
thanking the delegates on behalf of EN-
perOr William.
Count DeLaunay, the Italian Ambassa-
dor, returned thanks to Prince Bismarck
on behalf of the delegates. He said the
success OF the conference was largely due
to Prince Bismarck's efforts.
Prince Bismarck then announced that
the African International Association had
signitied its adhesion to the decisions of
the conference, and that the documents
had been signed by President Strauch on
behalf of the association.
The delegates then signed the dOcu-
ments, which were IA in number, and the
conference was declared closed. Presi-
dent Strauch, who had arrived mean
while, received congratulations from all
the delegates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

The Cabinet Reports Mere COnjectures-
The President Elect to Leave Albany |
on Tuesday.

The President Elect to Leave Albany
on Tuesday.
ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 26.-COl. Lamont
is authority for the statement that all
newspaper reports concerning the Cabi-
net are the merest conjectures. The Presi-
dent-elect has decided upon some of his
Cabinet, but not all. What Col. Lamont
says applies to the statement in the New
York World OF this morning as we'll as to
others.
Senator JacksOn's name, which has been
seriously considered by the President
elect for Cabinet position, whether Mr..
jackson knows it or not, has been finally
passed by. The name of William G.
Whitney is again under consideration.
President-elect Cleveland adheres to his
determination not to leave Albany until
Tuesday morning.
The report that MantOn Marble was
summoned to revise Mr.. CleVeland's in
augural is untrue. Marble came uniu-
vited, and has not seen such portions of
the address as are partially completed.
TREATED AS CABINET MEMBERS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Mr. Lamar is
back, but has nothing to say. Neverthe-
less, his colleagues of the Senate regard
him and Garland and Bayard as members
cordingly.
POLITICIANS VIEWS.
An interesting letter has been received
here from Buffalo politician which says:
II can tell you the meaning of this mys-
teriOus talk about two members of the
Cabinet from New York. Cleveland is
bound to have his old law partner, Will
son ). Bissell, with him in Washington,
and has rendered him the Office OF Post
master General. Bissell has declined.
but Cleveland insists. He also wants
Manning Tor Secretary of the Treasury,
and both Bissell and Manning will be in
the Cabinet if the former will yield.
Cleveland does not care what criticism is
passed upon his advisers, nor does he
care where they come from, if they are
men to his liking"
MANNING's ELIGIBILITY.
Judge Lawrence, First Comptroller of
the Treasury, was asked to-day for his
opinion OF the question of Daniel Man
ning's eligibility to the office of Secretary
of the Treasury because he is a stock
holder in national bank. He said: EsThe
same question was carefully examined
by Judge FOlger when he was appointed
Secretary of the Treasury, and he decided
that the Secretary might be a stock
holder in a national bank. During the
Treasury he was a director in the Ge-
neva National Bank. When Mr.. Sher-
man was Secretary OF the Treasury a
question was raised as to his eligibility,
because he was a stOckhOIder and direc-
tor in a railroad company, and so was in
terested In commerce. But the objection
was regarded as entirely unfounded. The
statute only prohibits the person from
dealing in public securities or from en-
nd
hibit him from being a stOckholder in a
corporation. The statute relates to the
man, not to the corporation"
REFUSE TO MAKE IT PUBLIC,
The members of the House of Repre-
sentatives who signed the communication
sent to President-elect Cleveland relative
to the stOppage of the coinage of silver,
decline to give his answer to the public in
anticipation of his inaugural address.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
CONTESTS DECIDED.
THE FROZEN SUSQUEHANNA
One Solid Mass of Ice to the Bottom
Great Fears of a Flood,

Great Fears of Flood.
LOCK HAVEN, PA, Feb. 24.-There is
great anxiety among the people of this
city and Remove and along the river over
the threatening condition of the Susque-
hanna. There is, indeed, danger, and
many people are preparing for it. Near
Remove the ice in the river ranges from
twenty-eight to thirty inches in thickness.
and, excepting in a few narrow channels.
the stream is frozen solid to the bottom. l.
Glen Union and Queens Run lie between
Remove and this city, and between
these points there is a mOnstrOus ice
jam, fifteen miles long, and from fifteen to
twenty-five feet in thickness, extending
from shore to shore. At Remove the in
habitsnts entertain grave fears and are
preparing to move their household goods
on short notice. Lock Haven people are
doing the same. The frequent tbaws and
freezes of the early winter have caused
this vast bulk of ice to become one solid
body, having all the appearance of a
glacier. The snow in the mountains is
three feet deep, and should the contem-
plated thaw come suddenly, the break up
must result in the most disastrous flood
ever experienced in this part of the State.
The ice on the dam at WiHiamsport is
10 inches thick, and the river Is gorged
solid as far as Remove. Lumbermen are
anxious and fearful of a repetition of the
0ld-tlme flood of 1865. The ice is very
thick In Pine creek, and a sudden break
up IN that wild mountain region would
preclpltate a volume of water upon the
villages in the naiph h0rhOO0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
The Composition of the Conrt. Martial

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Army officers
to-day, in commenting on the charge
made by Senator Ingalls, yesterday that
Gen. Swain was prosecuted because he
chad not received the oil of coronation at
West Point" say that ther' \ Gno founda-
tiOn for any such statement. The detail
of the court. they say, shows that six of
its members were from civil life and five
from the Military Academy, so that the
power of acquittal was in the hands of
the civil officers. Those officers were
Gen. Miles, Gen, Murray, Col. Smith, Col
Brooke, Col. Bradley and Col. Andrews.
The other officers, Gen. SchOfeld, Gen.
HOlabird, Gen. Newton, Gen. Ayres and
Col. Black, are West Point graduates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-W. S. David
son, dealer in states and tiles, has asked a
respite from his creditors. His assets are
$4,000 and his liabilities $4,000.
The statement of Samuel M. Todd, who
last week asked respite, shows assets OF
900 and liabilities of $4,000.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 26.-It is estimated
to-day that Keene & -Hogarty, who as
signed yesterday, have assets to the
amount of S350,000, including collaterals
pledged tor borrowed money, and their
liabilities are a fraction over $500,00
No meeting of creditors has yet been
called.
HOMER. La, Feb. 26.-G. G. Gill, gen.
eral merchant, to-day filed a petition for a
respite from his creditors. His assets
are estimated at $4,000 and liabilities at
SS5. 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN ROME.
A Lady Tries to XIII the Alleged seducer
of Her Sister

n Lazy Irles TO h1lI the Alleged Seducer
of Her Sister.
ROME, GA, Feb. 26.-Last night war
rant was sworn out against John Van
diver by Miss Carrie O'Barr for seduc-
tion. Miss O'Barr lives with her parents
in South Rome, is about 90 years old, and
was quite belle. She says that about a
year ago, under solemn promise of mar
riage, young Vandiver accomplished her
ruin, and that she is now the mother of a
child three months old, and Vandiver
has repeatedly refused to marry
her. Mrs. Thompson, a married
sister of Miss O'Barr, invited
Vandiver to her house yesterday and
asked him which he had rather dO-marrv
her sister, whom he had ruined, or 90 to
the penitentlary. He said: $50 to the
penitentiary."
About 1880 O'Clock this morning young
Vandiver was standing in the door of
Lamar u Cults, on Broad street, when
Mrs. Thompson walked up to him. Call
ing his name she drew a pistol from un-
der her cloak and, placing it within two
feet of his face, fired. The ball graZed
Vandiver's head and the powder burned
his face severely. Mrs. Thompson cooked
the pistol again and was about to fire a
second time, when Mr.. Cults caught her
and Vandiver retreated hastily. A police
man arrived at this time and placed Mrs.
Thompson under arrest. The pistol was
a 3S-calibre Smith e. Wesson.
The affair has caused great excitement
here. Mrs. Thompson was put under bond
for her appearance at the next term of
court. She seemed disappointed at not
killing Vandiver, who, she said, had ruin
ed her family. Vandiver claims that he
can prove his innocence at the proper
time
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

EUFALA, ALA, Feb. 26.-Peter Frank
lin. cOlOred, while standing beside the
track of the Southwestern Railroad be-
vond GeoreetOwn and about five miles
from here, yesterday was fired at three
times by aa unknown party on passing
freight train, one shot taxing enect IN MS
knee. which brought him to the ground.
He managed to crawl off into the woods.
Ne bas no idea of who his wOuld-be muir
dprpr was
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Judge Welde to-
day gave his decision in the cast of Jus
tus Schwab, the notorious Socialist.
There were two charges against the
prisoner, the first for melting riot at a
SOcialistic meeting about a month ago,
the other for resisting police officer who
tried to arrest him. Schwab was held for
trial on both charges in $500 bail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
r..aI FInIosion among Scientists.

LONDON, Feb. ga terrible explosion
occnrred This afternoon at the Royal
school of Gunnery at ShOeburgness, while
a number of artillery officers and scien-
lists were testing a new patent tuse;
Three men were killed outright ana
several others were fatally wounded.
Among the latter were some OF the most
prominent officials of the government la
bOratOrv at WOOlWich
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

CHICAGO, Feb. 26.-In the preliminary
hearing of Sullivan and O'Brien for per-
jury committed in the trial of Mackin and
others for election frauds, O'Brien was
discharged, on motion Of the District At
torney, the evidence not being sufficient
To hold him. Sullivan and the other ac-
cused parties were held for future hear
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
The object of the Hoax.

PARIS, Feb. 26.-It is now alleged by
those who declare that the recently re
ported Congress of dynamiters in this
CITY was a hoax that the whole afr
fair was concerted by foreign police for
the purpose Of alarming England and in
ducing her to become a party to the pro-
nOsed international extradition treaty
against dynamiters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
The Man ia the MOON

How does a sailor know there is a man
in the mOon2 Because he has been to see
(sea) and states that whenever he has a
cough or cold he takes Taylor's Cherokee
Remedy Of Sweet Gum and Mullen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-A very hand
some dinner was given at Welcker's
Hotel tonight by Maj. Z. A. Burke, of the
New Orleans Times Democrat, to his fel-
low journalists In Washington. Nearly
all the Washington correspondents and
prominent local newspaper men were
a opoopO tho or11octc
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

DUBLIN, Feb. 26.-At the village of
AbbsyfeaI, county Limerick. eleven farm
ers with their families were evicted to-
day for non-payment of rent. Many po-
licemen were present so that all attempts
al disorder were prevented.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
Road ODeUed.

TROY, N. Y, Feb. 26.-The train that
has been blOckaded on the Schuylerville
Branch of the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and
Western Railroad, since Feb. Is, was
brought to Mechanicsyille yesterday. The
road has been opened and trains are now
running
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
A Poll Clerk Sentenced.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Frederick A.
White, poll clerk in the Twenty-fOurth
election district of the First Assembly
district, was CONVICTED to-day of having
held back his poll list at the last election.
He was sentenced to one years imprison-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
Death of Joseph CIishv.

MACON, Feb. 26.-Joseph Clisby, one of
to-day after a lingering illness. He was
editor of the Florida Sentinel up to 1857,
when he removed to Macon, and began the
publication of the Macon telegraph. He
retired from journalism a few years ago
on account of feeble health. The deceased
was born in Medford, Mass, and was 81
nf an
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
THE WAR IN CHINA.
Fighting at Lang Sou-England Refuses
Recognition.

LONDON, Feb. GA dispatch from
Haiphong to the Times says: "Large
numbers of wounded men are returning
from the front along the Lang Sou road
Heavy fighting has occurred, but all news
of the operations has been suppressed,
and the wires are appropriated for the
transmission Of official dispatches. Ger
man officers are busy drilling the Chinese
troops and sending them to the 'front.'"
ENGLISH RECOGNITION REFUSED.
England has refused to recognize the
French declaration making rice contra
band of war If found on vessels bound to
or from Chinese ports.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
Notice OF Appeal.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2e.-Counsel TOR
,bo defendant in the Sharon divorce case
Trs Vesterday filed notice of appeal from the
5ecision of the Superior Court granting
the plaintiff divorce, Judgment ior all
mony and counsel fees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
Drowned WLiIe Duok Huntinp.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 26.-Charles Rick
ey and Frank Steele, two wealthy fruit
growers in this county, were drowned last
evening in Chickamauga creek, SIX miles
from this city, while duck hunting. Their
boat was overturned,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
o.-,,an SociaIists to be Expelled.

PARIS. Feb. 26.-In accordance with the
raonest of Prince HOhenlOhe, the German
Ambassador to France, the government
has ordered the expulsion Of the German
Socialists who were concerned IN tns Flot
which occurred on the occasion OF Ihe
f'lneraI OF Jules Wales, the well known
Socialistic journalist of France, on FeD' TO-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-The testi-
mOny for the State in the Ford murder
trial closed to-day and the defense
opened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
HORR's AMENDMENT.

Mr.. HOrr, of Michigan, will move to
amend the New Orleans clause of the
sundry civil bill tomorrow by striking
out the appropriation of 100000 and pro-
viding instead thereof that the Secretary
of the Treasury shall pay all claims of
creditors outside the State of Louisiana
and all premiums which have been
awarded but not paid. 1t is the belief
among members tonight that this amend
ment will be adopted before the bill is
naSSPd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
NATIONAL CAPITAL GOSSIP.

How Brewster Carried His Point-HOrr's
Amendment to the Exhibition Bill
Clause.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Among the
items in the deficiency bill passed under
a suspension of the rules on Tuesday is
one which provides for the payment of
the elegant adOrnment Of the room Occu-
pied by the Attorney General. Mr..
Brewster has tried for two Years to
secure an appropriation for this purpose,
but he has been unsuccessful. He asked
Mr.. RandalPs committee to make good
the deficiency this year, but they were
not disposed TO allow the claim. One day
last week Mr.. Brewster visited the com
mittee room in person and set forth
this claim, but the committee did
not give him any encouragement.
''Very well, gentlemen,' said Mr..
Brewster, 81 will pay for the furniture
myself. But L shall occupy the office
only a few days longer, and when | 90 l
will take the articles which l pay for
with me. If it is your desire that my
successor should find bare floor, an un-
comfortable office and no decorations but
musty law books, l am perfectly willing
to have it that way" Then he left, and
within ten minutes after the door closed
the desired amount had been added to the
bill.
THE SPANISH AND MEXICAN TREATIES.
1t is understood that an agreement has
been made by the representatives of
Spain and the United States by which the
Spanish reciprocity treaty convention
shall be continued for one year, so that
the next Congress may act upon it. 1t is
proposed to call up the treaty in the eX-
ira session of the Senate, and if possible
have it ratified. Then the legisla-
ton necessary TO carry it into
effect will be prepared for the
next House when 1t meets. A similar
arrangement has been made in regard to
the Nicaraguan treaty. The Mexican
Government and the Government of the
United States have, it is understood, con-
cluGed an agreement by which the MeXi-
can reciprocity treaty Will be kept alive
until the next Congress has a chance to
pass upon the legislation carrying its
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

.rr Pox in ThOmsOn-Fire in the
Iie t1,-.e-A Negro Woman With q
81, ftrr skull-TrOuble in a Macon
ba---..l h-sandersville Items.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
MEASLES EPIDEMIC IN JAIL.

Within the past four days two prison
ers confined in Fulton county Jail, await
ing trial, charged with violation of the
internal revenue laws, have died from
measles. There are now fourteen cases
of measles in jail, and more deaths are
expected. The County Commissioners
have been notified of the condition Of the
Jail, and will try to stamp out the disease.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

Among the nominations sent to the Senate
to-day was that f II enry j. Haynes worth, of
Albany, n. Y, to be Captain and Assistant
Quartermaster in the army. HayneswOrth is
President Arthur's hrOther- in law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27

The following is the detailed vote in the
House to-day on Mr.. RandalPs motion to sus-
pend the rules and consider the sundry civil
bill with the clause providing for a suspension
of silver coinage in il, and which Mr.. Randall
considered as settling for the present the
question OF su b suspension:
YedS-Adams of Illinois, Adams of New
York, Arnot, Bagley, Barbour, Barr, Bayne.
Beach, Belmont, Bingham, BIsbee, BOu telle
ROWen BrattOn, Brewer of New York.
Browne of Indiana, Brown of Pennsylvania
Buckner. Burleigh. Campbell of Pennsylva-
MIA. Collins, Connolly. Converse, Cox of New
YORK. Craig, Cullen, Dargan. Davis of
illinois. Davis OF Massachusetts, Deuster.
DInglev. Dixon, Dunham, Eaton, Elliott,
Pills. ErmentrOut, Evans, Everhart, Ferrel,
Fiedler, Findlay. Follett, Garrison, Green
leaf. Guenther, Hancock, Hardy, Harmer,
Hatch of Michigan, Haynes, Hewitt Of New
York. Hiscock, Hill, Hoblizell, HcltOn, Hop
Iins Horr. HoWey, Hunt. Hutchins, john
son Jones of Wisconsin, kean, Kelley, Ket-
cbam Lacey, Lawrence, Long, Lyman, Nc
f-omas Mccormick, Millard, Miller Of Penn
svlyania. Mitchell, Morse, MOultOn, Muller,
NntcbIer. NuttinS, O'Neill of Pennsylvania,
Parker, Payne, Phelps, Poland, Iost, Fotter,
Pusev, Randall, Ranney, Ray OF New York,
Reed of Maine, Rockwell, Rogers OF New
York, Russell. Seymour, skinner of New
York, Smith of PennsyiFanla, Spyder,
Spooner, SIrIggs, steele, stevens, Storm,
strait. SwOpe, Talbot, Tucker, Van Alstyne,
WadswOrth. Wait, Washburn, Wemple.
White of Minnesota. Whiting, Wlnans OF
Wisconsin. WOodward-llS.
Ndus-Aiken, Alexander, Anderson, Atkln-
son. Ballentine, Barksdale, BelfOrd, Bennett,
Blackburn, Bland, Blount, Breckinridge,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-27
INCREASED NAVAL AUTHORIZATIONS.

The Senate Committee on Appropriations,
by amendments, have increased the naval ap-
prop~'ation bill as sent from She House by a
net sum of S2,364, 800. The principal items of
increase are the appropriation of $2.0l0,000 for
continuing work on the double turretted mon
itOrs; $5OO,o0O for the armament of the new
cruisers and gun boats. $4,000 is apprOpria-
ted for the construction of steel cruisers and
gun boats and $4,000 for general nainte-
nance of the Bureau of Yards and Docks.