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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
FIRES BEASTS.
A Glass Works Building Destroyed with
Loss of $4,000.


A Glass Works Building Destroyed with
Loss of $4,000.
NEW YORK, March 19.-At 1880 O'Clock
this evening fire broke out in the rickety
twO-storY frame structure, running from
No. 60 to No. 67 North Eleventh street,
Williamsburgh. The building was owned
and occupied by Traverse Storm as a
glass works. Owing to the
fact that it was constructed entirely
Of wood and very dry it burned
rapidly, and was soon reduced to ashes.
The iremen gave all their attention to the
adjoining buildings, used as storehouses.
Two fremen were severely injured by
falling wall. The bursting of pot of
melted glass is understood to have been
the cause of the fire. The loss will
probably reach $4,000. The property is
partially insured. Two hundred and
fifty men are thrown out of employment.
The works, including the finishing shop
and storehOuse, occupied the entire block
from North Eleventh to Twelfth street
north and from First to Second, but with
the exception of the work shop buildings
were constructed Of brick and were but
little damaged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
PoLYGANIY's ABRoGATIoN.
The Mormon Church Organ Protests
Against the RumOred Intention of the
Conference.

The Mormon Church Organ Protests
Against the Rumored Intention of the
Conference.
SALT LAKE, March 19.-The church or
gan breaks the silence tonight for the
first time on the rumor of the coming alb
rOgation conference. 1t argues against
1t, but does not absolutely deny it, admit
ting at the same time that a portion of the
church favors the step. 1t closes a long
editorial saying; members of the church
who feel and talk favorably of the abro-
CATION of the doctrinal points, are the re-
verse of strong. They probably belong to
the class who believe in the fullness of the
Gospel as restored through Joseph
Smith, and almost wish that they
didn't, or at least that it was not true.
They would like to do the will of God
providing it was strictly in accordance
with their own. They desire to adhere 70
the church because they cannot rid
themselves of the conviction that
1t is power of good unto salvation,
but they would like its doctrines and
ways more in conformity with those of
the world that every species of friction
which cause discomfort and temporal dis
advantage might be averted. In fact,
they are conservative MOrmons-another
were manipulated by them, would
doubtless adopt the policy OF giving
up religious rights piecemeal until
every distinguishing feature between the
saints and the world woGldsdisappear.
and they would be loved all over the
earth, because they would be swallowed
up by the world, which loves it own. 1t
would result in another universal
apostasy similar to that which
look 70
the time of Christ's early mission.
But coming back to the starting
point, all anticipations or predictions re-
garding the reception of the revelations to
the church are necessarily premature.
The faithful who seek to know and do the
will OF God will not be shaken of their
purpose, neither will they abandon their
religious principles in whole or in part
under any kind of pressure whatever.
They would hold to their integrity in the
full expectation of sooner or later behold
ing the salvation of God"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Gen. Grant SomeMhat Better

New YORK, March 19.-Gen. Grant
passed good night and slept with but
little interruption. He arose early this
morning and took a breakfast of coffee.
beef and little hominy. This was the
first solid food he has eaten in day or
two. He was feeling better and more re-
freshed, and the report of his condition
this morning was more favorable,
After his visit to Gen. Grant tonight
DIR. Douglas said: "The General slept
seven hours continuously last night. He
was very we'll through the day. He asked
for roast mutton and ate it. During the
afternoon and evening the General re-
vised enough of his book to keep
the printers busy three days. When
l left the General tonight he was
inclined to sleep. The patients throat
looks better this evening. 1t has not the
angry appearance it has had. There was
a catarrhal difficulty in the morning that
caused gagging, but no bad results.
Cocaine is not now being used, and there
is no pain. 1t is mental occupation that
renders the General wakeful -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
Tears Shed by the Aged Victim of {
1hief-Rebuilding the James Block

Tears Shed by the Aged Victim of a
Thief-Rebuilding the James Block.
ATLANTA, GA, March 19.-This MORN
ing an old gentleman called at police
headquarters, and as he entered the door
dropped into chair and began to sob.
"Wha's the matter?" asked Station
House Keeper Buchanan. "AnOsher girl
left hOme," said the station house keeper,
aside. The sobbing continued. sCome.
What's the matter9" And the old gen,
tleman told how he had been robbed of
$500 by thief at the Union passenger
depot. His name, he said, was Asher
Hecht, and he lived on Broome street, New
York. He deals in mutiated silver and
gold, and had been to Chattanooga, where
he had bought large amount of it. 1t
was placed in a satchel. When-he got on
the train at Chattanooga a stranger
came in and sat down in the seat
behind him and tried to engage
him In conversation. Before reach
ing Atlanta the stranger left
the car, but when Hecht emerged from
the,train here the first man he saw was
the stranger. Hecht went into the gentle
mems waiting room and deposited his
satchel on seat and threw his overcoat
over it. He then went into the bath
room, and when he returned his satchel
and money was gone. Hecht said: 'I've
lived like dog, made money by the cent
and lost it by the thousands" He wept
like child.
The rebuilding of the st. James Bank
block has been commenced. 1t is report
ed that efforts will be made to check the
repairs on the ground that the walls are
unsafe. When first put up they were
condemned, but afterward allowed to
stand. il being claimed that LheV had bAen
braced and made stronger. Some por-
tions of the wall are cracked and the
popular sentiment seems adverse to the
block being replaced. Ed. Mercers con-
dition is more hopeful to-day and the
chances of his recovery seem brighter,
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SENATOR'S READY TO GO.
The Adjournment Ringing on the BusI
ness of the President.

me Adjournment Ringing on the Busi-
ness of the President.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-In execu-
tive session to-day Senator Sherman
offered a resolution providing for the ap-
pOintment of two Senators to wait upon
the President and inform him that unless
he has some further communication to
make the Senate Is ready to adjourn with
out day. 1t lies over until tomorrow.
Mr.. Salisbury presented the creden-
tials of George Gray, elected to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr..
Bayard. The credentials were read, after
which Mr.. Gray was escorted to the
Presidents desk and the oath was ad-
ministered to him.
Mr.. German announced that Ephraim
h. Wilson, SenatOr-elect from MARYLAND,
was present and was ready to take the
oath. Mr.. Wilson was escorted by Mr..
German to the Presidents desk, and the
oath was administered.
MIR. Van Wyck called up the resolution
offered by him last week relating to the
sale of lands granted to the State of
Florida to aid in the building of railroads.
Mr.. Van Wyck moved that it be referred
to the Committee on Public Lands. 1t
was so ordered
Alter the transaction of some other un-
important business the Senate went into
executive session and when the doors
were reopened adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20

The Structures Become SO Fiery that
the Court Heads Them OH-A Protest
in Behalf of the Defendant-Hazen'
Desk Filled with Floral Tributes.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-The room in
the Ebbitt House in which the general
court-martial which is trying Gen. Hazen
holds its session, was crowded with
spectators when the court convened this
morning. The interest which is felt in
this trial in army circles was evidenced
by the presence in the audience of promi-
nent army officers, and the ladies of their
families, and Gen. Hazen's friends mani
tested their sympathy with him, not only
by their presence, but by loading the table
at which he and his counsel sit with
baskets and bouquets of choice cut
flowers. A vase filed with flowers was
also placed upon the table at which the
Judge Advocate sits. The introduction
of testimony in the case having been con-
cluded yesterday, the argument was COM
menced to-day by Judge Mackey for the
defense.
THE sECRETARY'S ENDORSEMENT.
When Judge Mackey reached the third
specification and began the discussion of
that part of it which quotes the indorse-
ment OF the Secretary of War upon the
letter of Gen. Hazen, he asked the in
structiOn of the court as to the extent to
which he would be permitted to discuss
that Endorsement. The court, after con-
sultation, decided that ''the correctness of
the statements of facts and of opinions
expressed in the Endorsement of the Sec
retary of War, is not question for this
court"
STRUCTURES ON THE SECRETARY.
Judge Mackey proceeded to discuss the
Endorsement, and in the course of his re-
marks, having said with reference to a
certain statement in the Endorsement that
'such was the heat and temper of the
Secretary of War upon the questions re-
lating to Arctic work that, even upon the
subject Of ice, upon the question of an ice
berg, the honorable Secretary of War
could not keep coOlO The President of
the court asked him to pause moment.
saying that upon the request of member
the court would retire for consultation.
The court then went into secret session,
and after some deliberatiOn announced
that "the court declines to hear anv fur
ther argument upon the subject of the in
dorsement of the Secretary of War for
any purpose whatever" and the Presi-
dent supplemented the decision with the
statement that the court would "noW ad-
jOurn until tomorrow
JUDGE MACKEY PROTESTS.
Judge Mackey asked to be heard for
moment, and permission being given,
said: "We respectfully ask that in ali
respectful forms in which solemn protest
may be entered against the decision of
the court, that it may be entered on behalf
of the accused against this decision of the
court"
Gen. Hancock said: ''The protest will
be entered" and adjourned the court
until tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
TWO TREATIES RATIFIED.
The Khedive and Mexico the Foreign
Parties to the COmpacts.

The Khedive and Mexico the Foreign
Parties to the COmpacts.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-Itis reported
that the Senate, in executive session yes
terday, ratified the treaty with the Khe-
dive of Egypt, and the convention relat-
ing to the boundary lines between this
country and Mexico. In the absence OF
any rule afirmatively providing for the
giving of facts to the public, the Senators
and executive officials of the body do not
feel at liberty to answer any questions on
the subject.
The treaty with the Khedive extends to
the United States commercial privileges
which Great Britain enjoys by virtue of a
treaty between Egypt and Greece, made
about year ago.
The treaty with Mexico recognizes the
principles of international law in the set
Element of disputes which may occur over
the changing OF the bed Of the Rio Grande
river, which stream forms portion Of
the boundary between the United States
and MpYiPO-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Pennsylvania THEATRE LAWS
Managers Arrested for Failing to Pay
$500 for a State I.icensn

Managers Arrested for Failing to Pay
$500 for a State License.
PHILADELPHIA, March 19.-There was
a scene at the Walnut Street Theatre to-
night which was not down on the bills.
The play presented was ''Love or Money"
with Walter Bentley in the leading role.
Immediately after the first act a Consta-
BILE went behind the scenes and arrested
Bentley, explaining to him that Manager
Fleishman had failed to take a license
from the State and that the Auditor
General had directed the arrest of the
Manager, performers and attaches of the
house. At the same time another Constable
entered the box office and took Mr.. Fleish-
man and his treasurer into custody. The
dOOrkeepers and ushers were also arrest
ed. They were escorted to a Magistrates
office and entered bail for their appear-
ance for further hearing at noon on Mon
day next. The affair was so quietly man.
aged chat the audience were not aware of
what had transpired. 1t was announced
that similar proceedings will be begun at
once against all of the theatre proprietors
who have failed to take out license from
the state, the cost OF which is $780,
Manager Nixon, of the Chestnut Street
Theatre, was recently convicted In Quar-
ter Sessions for not Obeying this law. but
has not yet been sentenced, owing to a
motion for a new trial and arrest of iudg.
ment. The law of 1S45 provides for a fine
of from 5000 to $100 for neglecting to take
out such licenses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Iowa's Auditorship Trouble,

DEs MONIES, IA, March 19.-Gov.
Sherman went to the office nf State Audi
tor Brown to-day and again demanded
admittance, but the Office was locked and
he was not permitted to enter.
ThereupOn the Governor ordered out
file of State militia. who
proceeded to the capitol and battered in
the doors of the Auditors o1iice and took
possession OF 1t by force. Mr.. Cattel, the
Auditor pro TEN. by appointment. then
took possession of the office. Mr.. Brown.
in the meantime, had been arrested by the
Sheriff. There is much excitement over
the matfnr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
HONDURAS IN INsURRECTIoN.
The News of Macon.

MACON, GA, March 19.-Three negroes
made an attempt to break Jail this morn.
Ing at O'Clock by cutting out of their
cells with implements furnished by un-
known parties. They had nearly sue
ceeded in making their escape when they
were discovered by Jailer Nat Birdsong,
who happened to be up at the time.
A lodge Of sorrow was held at the
Academy of Music tonight by zerbaI
Lodge No. 5, F. A. NJ, in commemoration
of deceased members. 1t was witnessed
by 1000 people, and great many visiting
Masons were also in attendance. The
exercises were of a most interesting and
thrilling nature, and ELECTED much atten-
tiOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20

BERLIN, March 19.-The Prince OF
Wales, Prince Albert Victor and the
Duke OF Edinburgh have arrived here.
They were met at the Central Railway
station by the Crown Prince Frederick
William, the Crown Princess Victoria
and the staff Of the British Embassy.
The greeting between the Crown Princess
and her brothers and nephew was very
afectionate. A long line of slelghs was
IN waiting and, after the first ccngratu-
latlOns had been exchanged, the Princess
and officers of the suites were escorted to
the palace of the Crown PRINCE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Knife and BulIets.

CHATTANOOGA, March 19.-Last night
Policeman John Shellow attempted to ar
rest James L0oney, steamboat man.
Looney cut the officers throat to the
windpipe and ran, but the officer pursued
him and shot at him five times. One bull
let passed through LoODey's arm, another
through his thigh, a third through his
shoulder, and fourth through his side,
yet it is thought he will recover. The
officer is badly wounded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
It Lancaster. Pa, Wednesday nigh
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Complaints of Naval Oficers,

WASHINGTON. March 19.-More than a
hundred naval officers have applied to the
new Secretary OF the Navy for revoca-
ton of orders assigning them to duty, is
sued during the last months of Secretary
Chandler's administration of the Navy
Department. They assert that they were
for personal reasons assigned by the late
Secretary to disagreeable positions, and
they asked to be detailed to other duty.
Some of the older officers declare that the
boys in the service have been recognized
in preference to Them, and have been ap-
nnInfpd To imnnrtant nlacnR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
The Chesapeake and OHIO sLockhoIders.

RICHMOND, VA, March 19.-The an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was held
here to-day. Gen. w. G. Wickham, Sec
ond Vice President, read the report Of the
President and directors. 1t shows the
gross earnings for the past year to be
$3,530, 900, the operating expenses 81, ,463,-
600. and the net earnings $1.O75, ,O0O-a
falling of from last year of $230,O00 The
following directors were elected for the
ensuing year: C.P. Huntington, C. A.
Low, A. t. Hart, Elias S. Higgins, John
Castree, Isaac Egates, A. E. Orr. Ezra
Wheeler and E. L. TOurnier, all of New
York, and William G. Wickham and
John Rochells, of Virginia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
Wives for Sale Chean

In some parts OF England men who Get
tired of their wives sell them as low as
six pence apiece. Sometimes a wife is
traded of for quart of beer. Both hus-
bands and wives in such cases are very
disagrseable persons. Possibly thew are
the victims of dyspepsia and liver com,
PLANT, and their health ia badly run
down. Such people may not be worth
doctoring, bat nice people who are run
DOWN by these ailments should try
Browns Iron Bitters, which will bring
them rightup.
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AT THE EXPOSITION.
Fine Weather and Increasing Crowds
of Spectators.

NEW ORLEANS, March 19.-Fine wealth
er has given fresh impetus to the exposi-
tion, and the attendance has increased
considerably. The chief event in to-day's
programme was a balloon ascension made
by Prof. Van Tassell, of California. which
drew a large crowd. The grounds are
now in admirable condition and some
sections of them are covered with differ
ent varieties of towering plants. Cali
fornia and Florida are both replenishing
their displays of fruit in Horticultural
Hall. Extensive preparations have been
made for Saturday, which will be observed
as Minnesota and Philadelphia day.
Special ceremonies will be held under the
old oaks near the Liberty bell. There will
be grand parade of military companies
including the Mississippi Cadets, Wash
ington Artillery and the Continental
Guards. The Mexican Military Band will
also be in the line. The United States
Commissioners and Mexican Commission
ers VIII be present at the ceremonies. The
days exercises will end with a grand
display of fireworks. 1t is expected that
the Germans will turn out in force on
Sunday in honor Of the Fatherland testi-
val.
THE PASSENGER AGENTS.
WASHINGTON, March -19.-DirectOr
General Burke, of the New Orleans Expo
sitiOn, who is now in Washington, re-
ceived the following telegram to-day:
NEW ORLEANS, LA, March 10, 1885.
AT meeting of the general passenger
agents yesterday the following report was
unanimously adopted: The undersigned
committee, appointed by the National AssO-
citation Of General Passenger and Ticket
Agents meeting here to-day, hereby report
the following: That upon examination and
personal observation they feel justified in n
dorslng to the public at large the
Worlds Exposition at New Orleans
as being fully organized and pre-
senting such manifold attractions as win
justify all reasonable expectations. 1t is
further observed by the committee that the
accommodations offered in the city of New
Orleans as well as the very low rates of
transportation offered by all the railroad
lines seem to be adequate to all existing re-
quirements.
G. p. ATMoRE, Louisville and Nashville R. r.
+. r WILSON, Queen and Crescent Route.
j. L. TAYLOR, saw, Fla. and Western.
W. A. THRALL. Chicago and Northwestern.
ID. G. FLANDERS, Boston and Maine.
j. NJ. kENDRICK, Delaware and Hudson.
j. w. MOSES, Union Pacific.
VIM. EMERSON, Associated Railways of Va.
Nj. SLAUGHTER, Richmond and Danville.
A. V. IL. CARPENTER, Chicago, Milwaukee
and st. Paul.
a. j. SMITH, Bee Line.
Z. .. SCULL, Pennsylvania Central.
a. II. HANSON, Illinois Central.
II. W. PRICE, Jr., Galveston, Harrisburg and
II. M. Brown, Indiana, Bloomington and
Western.
ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGIA EDITORS.
NEW ORLEANS, March 20, 1 A. M.-The
Georgia Press Association arrived here at
IL 80 O'Clock last night.
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SNOW AND GOLD.
Trains Delayed and Business Suspended
in New Brunswfck

"
Trains Delayed and Business Suspended
in New Brunswick.
ST. JOHN. N. B., March ia storm
which prevailed here to-day was the
worst of the season. More snow has
fallen in previous storms, but the wind
was not as high as it was to-day and the
drifts were not as bad. Teams could
make no headway through some of the
streets, and very little business has been
done. Public meetings announced for
to-day had to be postponed. No steamers
left port and railroad communication was
seriously interrupted. The Quebec train
due here at 1880 o'clock this morning had
not arrived at o'clock this evening.
The situation on the New Brunswick
Railroad running west is even worse, A
train from Bangor due here early this
morning has been stuck in a snow drift
two miles from this city since 8 O'Clock
this morning, rendering 1t impossible for
trains to leave for Bangor, Fredericton
and elsewhere. The storm, which is
general throughout the province, still
prevails. Nearly two feet of snow have
fallen.
COLD ON THE HUDSON.
POUGKEEPsIE, March 19.-The weather in
the Hudson river valley has been intense
ly cold every morning this week, the mer-
curry ranging from 2 to degrees below
zero. The ice on the river here is from
eight to twelve inches thick.
FROM SNOW TO RAIN.
HALIFAX, N. s., March ia south
east storm is prevailing here. 1t began
with snow and has changed to rain. In
some parts of the country snow drifts are
interfering with railway trains.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20

WAsHINGTO4, March 19.-Secretary
Whitney has declined to take action upon
the report of the advisory board, recon-
mending the acceptance of the new dis
patch boat Dolphin, until he shall have
had opportunity to examine the contract
and all the details of the vessels construc-
ticn. The contract price OF the Dolphin
was S315, COO, to be paid in ten installments.
Nine of these payments have been made,
with the exception Of $1,000, which is to
be reserved as a guarantee fund for a pc
riod of three moaths after the acceptance
Of tho vnsspl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20

NEW YORK. March 19.-In the trial OF
ex-Presideut Fish of the Marine Bank TO-
day, FL. GIlchrist, the banks bookkeeper.
was called as witness. He said that ii
on April II director had wished to have
known that the account of Grant Il Ward
was oyerdrawn $145,O45, he would not
have found that information in the book
devoted TO the average daily balances.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-20
The New OrIeans Races

NEW ORLEANS, March 10.--This was
the last day of the winter race meeting
here. The weather was clear and pleas
ant and the track in good condition. The
events were as follows;
FIRST RAoE-Selling race; five furlongs. 1t
was won by Lord Clifton, with Valley Forge
second and Miss Goodrich third. Time | :05.
SECOND RACE-Seling; seven and a half
furlongs. Capt Warren won, with Wlndsall
second and Galaxy third. Time l: 40.
THIRD RACE-A handicap; nine furlongs.
John Sullivan won, with Kansas second and
Olvette third. Time $50.