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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
JUDGE EMORY SPEER.
How His Confirmation was Secured by
the Vote of Senator Brown.

INC ROl0 OI senator bfOWns
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-The nomina-
tiOn of Emory Speer to be District Judge
of the Southern District of Georgia was
confirmed by the vote of Senator Joseph
h. Brown, of Georgia, in the Senate this
evening. The Senate had two executive
sessions to-day to consider this case. At
the first executive session nothing
was done. At the second, which lasted
several hours, Speer's nomination was
confirmed by one majority. This result
was brought about by the vote of Senator
Brown, of Georgia. He was the only
Democrat who voted for Speer's cOntirma-
tiOn. Senator COlquitt had secured
the absence from the chamber in an un-
paired condition of just enough Republi-
cars 20 defeat Speer's confirmation if
Senator Brown had either voted against
Speer's confirmation or had re-
Trained from voting or pairing on
the question. The Republican Senators
who were absent and impaired were, it is
understood, Plumb, Hale, and Jones of
Nevade. But Senator Brown voted for
Speer's confirmation and so carried his
point, and he alone is responsible for the
confirmation.
In the spirited debate which pre-
ceded the vote Senator COlquitU
dSJOutSH6Q Iue senate by MS elOQuenCe.
He spoke almost continuously for nearly
two hours. He related the history of
Emory Speer's entire career, drawing
graphic picture of his Inconsistency to
both his personal and political friends.
He said OF him substantially what In
gals said last session about his
suppostitiOus Senator from Alaska. He
dwelt upon all the objections and protests
made against Speer's confirmation. He
held his own very cleyerly in his frequent
encounters with Senator Brown. The
latter, moved by Senator C0lQuitt's fiery
criticism Of Speer, went further perhaps
than he would otherwise have done, and
gave Speer "a warm personal indorse-
ment. He urged his Confirmation very
strongly.
The South Carolina Senators spoke
strongly against Speer's confirmation.
Senator Brown had to do all the fighting
for his side. 1t was the hardest fight he
has known for years, and most dearly
bought victory. Senator COlquitt received
many compliments upon the ability and
vigor with which he conducted the OppO-
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
An Adventuress on Her rraveIa.

CAMERON, WEST VIRGINIA, Feb. IS.-
A weIl-dressed woman, intelligent and
plausible, came to this place about a week
ago and stopped at the best hotel, where
she represented herself as Mrs. ScoyilIe.
the sister of Guiteau. She said she was
looking for timber land, and succeeded in
VictimIzing merchants and others here in
quite large sums. She suddenly disap-
peared, and 1T is now ascertained that
she has been "doing" towns In the inte-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19

LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 1S.-TroubIe is
reported at PocahOntas, Tazewell county,
and more is anticipated. Owing to the
depression in business a number of mi
coal mines, and since their dismissal sew
erel persons, among them the Mayor of
the town, have been fired upon in the
night, and negro policeman was killed
a few days ago. Other persons, includ-
ing mine boss, have been ordered to
leave the town under penalty of death.
The citizens held mass meeting Satur-
day night and condemned the Outrages
and subscribed money for the equipment
of police force.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19

JUDGE HUGHES, DECISION.
Taxpayers and Business Men Aroused
for the States Interest

icT thS SLACe'S interest.
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 19-The recent
decision of Judge Hughes in the coupon
case of Parsons against the Common
wealth of Virginia has awakened much
interest among taxpayers and business
men generally. A large number of the
principal business men of Richmond have
drawn up petition requesting the Cham
ber of Commerce to take such steps as
may be necessary to protect the interests
Of the State. The petition says it is be-
lleved that whenever it can be made up
end carried to the Supreme Court of the
United States the decision OF Judge
Hughes will be reversed, and that if not
reversed it will probably bring about
another agitation of the public debt ques-
tiOn. The meeting is therefore desired
for the purpose of urging the importance
of paying dues to the State in money in
stead of coupons, and foregoing any tenn
pOrary gain that may be made by paving
in coupons, which cannot be done with
out great loss to the State and making the
State debt again an issue in politics. In
furtherance of this object general meet
ing has been called for Friday at noon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
The Cost of Marshals and Election su-


of tbo Troar, te1 a. - na Sevletary "a
resolution adopted on motion of Repre-
sentative Dockery, of Missouri, trans
mitted to the House statement of the
expenses incurred under the law proYid-
ing for the appointment Of special deputy
marshals, supervisors of election and
chief supervisors. The statement shows
that during the years 1876, 80, 'S2 and 'S4
the expenses for special deputies were
$65l, $50, supervisors S92S, 1884, and chiet
supervisors 1898, 1852, making a total of
S1,97S,9l6.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
A NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
Two Chinese GunbOats Sunk bv French
IOrpedOeR.

VIZ NAluoso 0unD0aUS SUNK DV french
TOrpedOes.
PARIS, Feb. 18.-A dispatch from Ad-
miral COurbet says: ''We have attacked
the Chinese squadron and gained a COM
plete victory" Another dispatch saws:
"The French fleet has succeeded in sink
ing two of the three Chinese men-Of-war,
which took refuge in Ming Poo river on
Saturday last.''
LIE Paris considers the striking of the
French flag by M. Patenotre, the French
Minister to China, as Indicative of the
final breaking off of official relations be-
tween the two countries.
The committee of the Chamber of
Deputies to-day rejected, by vote of 6
to 2, the proposal of the government to
raise the duty on corn.
LONDON, Feb. 18.-A dispatch from
Shanghai states that in the naval engage
ment between the French fleet under
Admiral COurbet and five Chinese men
Of-war, the French torpedo boats sunk
two of the Chinese war ships, three others
escaping IN the fog to Shanghai.
The French residents of Shanghai have
been placed under Russian protection and
the Russian flag has been hoisted over
the French concession,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
THE MONUMENT DEDICATION.
Protest Against Allowing Masonic
Societies to Participate.

RrOtest Against Allowing Masonic
Societies to Participate.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.--A printed pro-
test of large proportions against permit
ting Masonic societies to participate in
the dedication of the Washington monu-
ment next Saturday has been received by
the Congressional commission, charged
with the arrangements. The signers
claim to have 1900 signatures. The pc
titioners say the Masonic order has no
more right to such a distinction than the
Hibernians or any other secret order.
The stone sent by the Pope for the
monument was, they say, broken up
and thrown into the Potomac. Why,
they ask, are the Catholics snubbed and
the Free MasOns hOnOred? FreemasOnrV,
they say, is of foreign birth, is entirely
un-American and un-republican. Its
public displays are pompOus and bar
barrie. Its titles are eXtravagant and
lordly. Its constitution is despotic. Its
oaths are extra judicial, which Webster
said should be suppressed By law. They
pray that only such ceremonies as are
national in their scope and American In
their character be permitted. The pro-
test came too late fer action by the COM
miffoa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
THE JACKSON PAPERS.
Mr.. Blair Unwilling that They ShOu
be Controlled by Congress.

be Controlled by Congress.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Woodbury
Blair was interviewed to-day concerning
the ownership of Gen. Jackson's papers.
In the course of his replies he said
"There never was any question about
these papers during the lifetime of the
adopted son of Andrew Jackson, and
believe not until within the past year and
half, when money value was placed
upon the papers by the intention of GER
tain congressman to secure their posses
sion by Congress. l have positively re-
fused to sell the papers, and it is my in
tentiOn, in connection with my brother.
to Gull from them all letters of private
nature, which should not be made public
under any circumstances, and edit and
publish those of a public nature. There
is no profit in the scheme, but it is not a
question of dollars and cents. | have
expressed a willingness to give the pub
lie correspondence to the Massachusetts
Historical Society, or | would pre-
stitutiOn or to the Congressional Lii
brarY if they could be placed in the hands
of Mr.. SpOflOrd, but am unwilling that
they should be controlled by Congress.
These papers were given to my grand.
father, Francis H. Blair, by Andrew
Jackson himself for the purpose of having
them published at some future time NV
grandfather was prevented from devOting
the necessary time to the matter and they
descended to my father. The war dispos-
sessed him of great portion of his prop
erty, and he was compelled to devote his
entire time to the practice of his profess
sion. The year that he died was the last
that he intended to engage in active busi-
ness, his object being to devote himself
to preparing and publishing the papers
in question. They have now descended
to me and my brother, and it is our duty
to carry out our fathers intentions. We
spent good deal of last summer in going
over these papers carefully and selecting
from them those letters of a private ma
ture which, were they published, would
only rake up old quarrels and heartburn
ings, and could DO no good. The letters
of public character, taken in connec-
tiOn with the correspondence between
Andrew Jackson end my grandfather on
my mothers side Levy Woodbury. would
make valuable political and historical
work." In conclusion Mr.. Blair said he
should maintain his right to these papers
in the courts and surrender them only in
obedience TO iudicial mandate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
Florida on the Wire

JACKSONVILLE, Feb. 1S.-A Chinese
laundryman was badly wounded by a ne
gro burglar last night, whom he was at
tempting to arrest.
The schooner Fox, with Hall's circus,
has arrived at Barbados after long and
stormy passage.
The Missionary Holiness Band, from
Ohio, has arrived and stretched a large
tent. They commenced work tonight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
One Ballot Witbont ResrIt

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, Feb. 1S-The Legis-
lature met in joint session at noon for the
purpose Of voting for United States Sena-
tor. There were 202 members present
and 2 absent, 1 Democrat and l Republi-
can. The first ballot resulted: John A.
Logan 101 (the full Republican strength
being presently. William r. Morrison "a,
f. NJ. Haynes 5, Frank Lawler l, j. II.
Ward /, John Smith 1. There was no
election. ONLY one ballot was taken
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
Young Rossa interviewed.

DUBLIN, Feb. 1S.-In an interview at
Skibbereen with ODOnovan Rossa's son
to-day, Rosa said to reporter that he
had never heard of Cunningham until he
was arrested. The young man declared
that he does not at all approve of the use
statement that he had been travelling in
France and Ireland, and denied that he
had presided, or was to preside, over any
secret council of dynamiters at Paris,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
Blown to Atoms Witb Dvnamita

PORTLAND, OREGON, Feb. 18.-A
special to the Oreg0nidn from Whatcom,
Washington Territory, says the new resi-
dence of John II. Stenger, President Of
the Washington colony, was blown to
atoms last night by dynamite. The loss
is $4,000. No lives were lost. The cause
cannot be learned, but it is supposed to
be the outcome of land troubles which
have been brewing for two years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
A Pullman Sleeper on Fire Speer's
Friends Rejoicing.

a oieSpeE on FIrG -SDeer'H
Friends Rejoicing.
ATLANTA, Feb. 1S.-The Pullman Sleep
er "Racine" took fire tonight in the roof
from defective stovepipe, and when the
department reached the scene one end of
the car was in blaze. The flames were
subdued after much difficulty, leaving
damage of several hundred dollars. The
car was on a side track near the depot.
and was on the way to New Orleans with
number of occupants.
The Capitol Commission held its regu-
lar monthly meeting to-day. Nothing of
importance transpired.
Another cold wave struck Atlanta to-
day.
Speer's friends here are having great re-
joicing over his confirmation. A number
of congratulatOry kilograms were sent
him tonight,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
A Shooting Scrape Near OcaIa

OCALA, FLA, Feb. 1S.-In the suburbs
of this place Aaron Graham shot Aft
Hart this evening. The musket was
loaded with buckshOt. They quarreled
over a coat. Several shots entered the
neck and shoulders, with probably fatal
results. Both parties are colored. era
ham made his escape, and is still at large.
DR.. Gary removed the shot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
Kerosene Oil Causes the Death OF Two
Children

KNOXVILLE, Feb. 1S.-In Hawkins
county, Tennessee, few days ago Jas.
reynolds put kerosene oil or the heads OF
his three children, aged 2, and years,
respectively, for the purpose OF killing
vermin. Two of the children died within
two hours, and but for the timely arrival
also.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
Train Wreckers in Texas.

MARSHALL, TEX, Feb. 18.-An attempt
was made to wreck tie passenger train
from ST. Louis last night near Wayne, be-
tween Jefferson and TeXarkana, by re-
moving a rail. The freight in advance of
the passenger train fell into the trap. and
the engine and eight cars were demolish-
ed. No one was hurt. There is no clue
to the perpetrators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
Giraves nesecrated

Port PLEASANT, w. VA, Feb. 1S.-At
a burial ground attached to Pisgah
Church, five miles from here, the sexton
yesterday found half dozen bodies taken
from their graves and strewn about the
ground. There is no clue to the perpetra-
tors nor to their mOtiYe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
EX-GOVERNOR MOSES.
Sentenced to Six Months in the House
of Correction.

Boston, Feb. 18.-In the Superior
Criminal Court at East Cambridge yester-
day afternoon Ex-Governor Moses, of South
Carolina, charged with obtaining $34 un-
der false pretenses from Col. 4. w. Hig-
ginson, of Cambridge, came up for sem
tence, the defendant having pleaded
guilty. Moses made an eloquent appeal to
mercy, reviewing his past career and stated
that his mind had given way under his
troubles, instancing the paltriness of the
crime in proof thereof. He was sentenced
to six months in the House of Correction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
NATIONAL CAPITAL GOSSIP.

Mr.. Bay ards Energy-The Coinage Bill
Postmaster Wilson's Bond Approved
WASHINGTON. Feb. I8.-Mr. Randall
kept the House Appropriation Committee
at work all last night on the last of the
appropriation bills. He was very unwelI
this morning. His attack of gout has as
sumed a very severe form. Against the
protests of his family and friends
he went to the House in the
hope that he might induce the
House to take up the navy appropriation
bill instead of the river and harbor bill
His effort was in vain. The House, con-
trOlled by what Belford calls pork con-
siderations," voted to take up the river
and harbOr bill. This brings the extra
session prophets to the front again; but
Mr.. Randall says he sees no danger of an
extra session even now.
THE DORsHEuIER COINAGE BILL.
The House Committee on Coinage.
Weights and Measures held a meeting
this morning for consideration of the bill
introduced yesterday by Representative
Dorsheimer: : To regulate the coinage,
and to promote the circulation of gold
and silver equally" and gave a hearing
to j. Edwards PierrepOnt, of New York,
in advocacy of that measure. There
was no expression of opinion
as to the bill by any of the members of
the committee, and no action was taken.
Mr.. Bland, Chairman of the committee,
says it is doubtful whether this bill will
receive any further consideration by the
committee, inasmuch as the House meets
daily at II O'Clock, and it will be impOssi-
bic to get quorum OF the committee to-
gether.
GOING TO FLORIDA.
B. F. Jones, Chairman of the Republi-
can National Committee in the late cam
paign, is here on his way to Florida. The
campaign strain affected his health.
WILSON'S BOND APPROVED.
The bond of A. n. Wilson. Postmaster
at Savannah, has been approved, and
his commission issued under an order
made yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
Kuled bv a BOILER ExpIosIop

CUTHBERT, GA. Feb. 1S.-Yesterday
evening, about four miles south of Wards,
a saw mill boiler exploded, killing young
Sam Gleason instantly. No one else was
injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
THE LATEST CABINET SLATE.
The Navy Department Conceded to New
England-Mr. Bayard Silent.

The Navy Department Conceded to New
England-Mr. Bayard Silent.
ALBANY, NY, Feb. 1S.-It is conceded
that the Navy Department is to go to
New England, with the strong likelihood
that Congressman Collins, Congressman
Morse or VIM. EndicOtt will receive the
portfolio. Mr.. Lamar is also regarded to-
day as a Cabinet certainty.
VIM. c. Whitney called on Mr.. Cleve-
land to-day to add his voice in Mr.. Man
ning's favor.
MR.. BAYARD HAS NOTHING TO SAY.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S-Mr. Bayard re-
turned to-day, but he had nothing to say,
even when congratulated on his prospec-
tive appointment to Mr.. Clevelands Cab
met. The general opinion here now is
that Messrs. Bayard, Garland, Lamar, ana
Thurman will be in Mr.. Cleveland's Cabi-
net, but nobody knows anything about it,
except that at the last moment Mr.. CleYe-
land may change all his plans.
THE SILVER PETITION.
Representative Reagan to-day received
communication from President-elect
Cleveland requesting that the petition of
the Democratic members of the House,
urging him to refrain from committing
himself in regard to the coinage of silver
in his inaugural address, be forwarded to
him by mail. 1t is understood that this
request is in response to an inquiry
whether he preferred to receive it by mail
or at the hands of a delegation of the
signers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19

No mirror ever vet threw back
A more repuisive sight,
Than teeth that are decayed and black;
Or one more pure and bright
Than rows of pearls, that all may vaunt
Who put their faith in SozoDoNT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE

In Night SWeats and PrOstratiOD.
DIR. r. studhalter, st. Louis, Mo-, says:
81 have used it in dyspepsia, nervous
prostration, and in night sweats, with
very good results
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
The Great Farmer Dead.

SPARTA, GA, Feb. 1S.-Dayid Dickson
died suddenly in a fit of apoplexy at IL
O'Clock this morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19

Browns Bronchial Troches
VIII relieve Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh,
fsonsu nptfve and Throat Diseases They
6re used aIscdgs a0tth good SUCCESS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.
.rur NEWS OF THE TWO STATES
TOLD IN PARAGRAPHS

,r,rroe Negro Makes a MurderOus
,.+.ct-ou His Wife with a RazOr-ViIa
,....-. Town Clerk Missing-The Pro-
l-.-. for a TearOn a TwO-MuIe Farm
,,-rfen County.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-19
HALF MILLION CRASH IN SAN FRAN
An ENGLISH FAILURE.

LONDON, Feb. 19.-Donaldson, An
drews IL Harland, merchants at Nos. 13
and IA Australian avenue, have failed.
Liabilities $685. 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-08-30
Overland Monthly.


The leading article Cor September will
be by Prof. Josiah Royce, of harvard,
late of California, upon "The Sacramen-
to Squatter Riot of 1885," Flora Haines
Apponyi will furnish a personal sketch
of the late Helen Hunt Jackson, and I'M
ID. Coolbrith will contribute Poem.
These, with editoriam comments upon
Mrs. Jackson's literary work, will give
this number great value as memorial
of the author of Ramona" There Will
be an article from Hon. S. 5. Cox, Min
lister to Turkey, on 'The Thirty-Fifth
and Thirty-Sixth Congresses" DR..
Henry DeGroot will furnish graphic
account OF the ancient Mining Camp
of You Bet" Capt. Wright, of the Con-
federate Army and late lecturer of the
California State Grange, will describe
How the Blockade was Run" The
most important stories viii be: A Plea
before Judge Lynch, " written by we'll
known pioneer, and, "The Doctor o.
Leidesdorff Street, brilliant and excit-
ing story of San Francisco. These are
only g few of the attractive and valuable
articles to appear in September.
The Overland Noathly, 100 Suffer
Street, San Francisco.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1885-08-30
Popular Science Monthly.

DR.. w. 7. Barnard has the lead in the
September Popular Science Monthly and
opens an able and elaborate discussion
on "The Relations of Railway Managers
and Employees" This is an interesting
branch of the great labor question, and
presents many of its problems in light
especially favorable for critical study.
The paper is very important. DIR. w.
G.. Thompson considers The Present
Aspectof Medical Education, "and gives
much information and many valuable
suggestions upon the subject. The IN
sect Fertilization OF Flowers" is an ex-
tremely interesting and beautifully IL
Illustrated article by the German botanist
Behrens, and is full of nice points on
this curious topic. No man in this
country perhaps no man of this age
is better qualified than Professor E. D.
Cone to treat on the" Origin of Man and
the other Verterbrates." As a state
ment Of lust how that subject stands to-
day, his illustrated paper is invaluable
DR.. Mary Putnam-Jacobi concludes her
essay, An Experiment in Primary Ed
ucation." in the present number. 1t is
a practice with her own child, and is full
of originality. 1.-The Fauna of the Sea-
shore" by Moseley; DR.. Brehm's Isl
IBERIA and the Exiles''; "How Spelling,
damages the Mind" by F. A. Fernald,
are readable articles; while that oy Pro-
fessor Langley, on Sunlight and the
Earrh's Atmosphere, Is a brilliant and
striking performance. DR.. Ray Lank-
ester makes report on ''The Recent Pro-
gresS in Biology; ]. G. Frazer expounds
1.-The Primitive Ghost and his Rela-
p trfI los
interesting article on "The Physiology
of Colors." A sketch and portrait are
DR.. Gustav Nachtigal.
New York; d. Appleton & Company.