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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
A SUICIDE FROM SAVANNAH.
j. w. Raymond Ends His Life in New
York Under Pathetic circumstances.

j. w. Raymond Ends His Life in New
York Under Pathetic circumstances.
NEW YORK, May 12.-James w. Ray
mOnd, middle aged man, broken with
drinking and consumption, shot himself
dead in little room at No. 90 Market
street this evening. The suicide was a
son Of G. Raymond, Of New Canaan, Conn.
He came from Savannah, Ga, a few week s
ago after having worn out the patience
and bounty of his friends In several por-
ti0ns Of the country. Raymond was evil
IDENTIFY a man Of education and a geOlogist,
for in his pocket was a letter from the
Columbia School of Mines, dated March 80,
Cfllrng $l5 for three specimens selected
from a collection submitted. a pathetic
letter from his father, begging the son TO
avoid his old companions, was found
among Raymond's effects, as was also a
letter from "your cousin Lou" dated in
Savannah. telling Of ''prayers and best
wishes" for the fallen and.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
sLAYING oF A snERIFF.
DesPeradoes Shoot from a Hut When
Summoned to Surrender.

DesPeradoes Shoot from a Hut When
Summoned to Surrender.
BONHAM, TEX, May 12.-Sherlf Rags
dale, of this (Fdnnln) county, was killed
yesterday afternoon nine miles from here
while attempting to arrest Sam and Eli
Dyer aud other desperadoes. The Sheriff,
accompanied by posse Of forty citizens,
had traced the desperadoes TO a small og
hut. While the main body remained be-
hind the Sheriff, accompanied by farmer
named Buchanan, approached the hut
aud summoned the inmates 20 surrender.
He was answered by the desperadoes with
a vO,ley from their Wincbesters. Sheriff
Ragsdale was killed and Buchanan was
seriously injured. One Of the Dyers is re-
ported killed. Two hundred armed men
left here 10 capture the outlaws. A later
report stated that the entire gang have
been surrounded in grove near the scene
Of yesterdays hxht.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
EATON's RETENTION.
IN HASTE TO GET POST OFFICES.
Mr.. Villas Lot in Selecting POstmasters
Not Happy one.


Not Happy one.
WASHINGTON, May l0.-The Critic says
that the Postmaster Generals lot is not a
happy one these days. There are 1900
vacancies in the post Offices by resigna-
tion alone, and Mr.. Villas is endeayoring
to make up for the absence Of First As
sistant Hay by filling the vacancies.
Some of the applications are made in
haste, and many applicants think that
the first come will be fir st served. On
Thursday at noon the Postmaster at Au-
rora, ILL.,, died suddenly, but before p.
m. there were three applications for the
vacancy filed by telegraph.
The other day man from neighbor-
ing State telegTaphed the Postmaster
General: Il am coming by next train"
Arriving here he marched from the depot
tn the department, dropped his valise in
the hallway and crowded into the pres
ence Of Mr.. Villas. After wiplng the per-
spirati0n from his forehead and regaining
his breath he said: 81 want TO be Post
master of my town"
"Has your Postmaster resigned asked
the POstma steT Genaral.
"Well, no, not exactly; but he killed
himself yesterday evening and ! want 10
be appointed"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Thc Catholic Kniqhts.

NEW YORK, May i2,--rne fifth Ma
tiOnal supreme Council Of the Catholic
Knights Of America convened In Xavier
Hall in this city to-day. About sixty dele
gates from all parts Of the United States
were present, and many more are ex-
pected. Judge W. r. Russell, of Ken
tusky, was chosen temporary Chairman.
Every State ~ the Union was repre-
sented. The purpose OF the order Is TO
unite all practical Catholics In the fOrma-
tiOn Of mutual aid society. The fami-
lies Of deceased members may receive
$4,000, but no more. During two years
$3.50, LOSS have been paid out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
A COMPARISON.
Between United states Treasurer JOr-
dan and Ex-Treasurer Wyman.

Between United states Treasurer JOr-
dan and Ex-Treasurer Wymau.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Treasurer
Jordan is the opposite Of M, Wyman, his
predecessor, in almost every respect. Mr..
Wyman is tall, thin man, with stoop,
and was fond of wa lderng up and down
the streets after oaice hours, with his
black slouch hat tipped down over his
eyes and both hands in his trousers
pockets. He liked to be alone, and was
seldom seen with any one. Personally, he
was charming acquaintance when one
had broken the ice of his reserved de-
meanor, but it took men years TO know
his good qualities. Treasurer Jordan, on
the other nand, is a big man, with white
hair and huge gray mQustache. His face
looks as though he enjoyed good living,
and its red tint gives him the appearance Of
an intimate acquaintance or the best
things in life. His manner is bluff and
hearty, but he has positive way OF put
ting things, which cOnyinces his listener
that he means precisely what he says.
Mr.. Wyman has always had the appear
ance Of being overweighted with the re-
sponsibiliLies Of his position, although be
was known and acknowledged TO be one
of the best Treasurers who has ever oc-
cupled the place. Treasurer Jordan, on
the other hand, looks as though the bur
den of his Office sat lightly upon his shoul-
ders. He transacts the business with
lightning rapiditY, and while he is making
many innovations unon the routine which
has been in vogue for SO many years in
the Treasurer's office, he goes at it in a
manner that cOnyinces every one that he
knows precisely what he is about and
how to get the best results from those un-
der his control.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
THE Rcgistrntion BilI.

LONDON, May 12-In the House of
Commons to-day the motion of Sir Ed
ward Massey Lopez. Liberal Conservative
member for South Devon, TO insert a
clause in the registration act charging
tho expenses Of registry on the general
Treasury being called up, Nj. Gladstone
strongly opposed it. The motion was
finally rejected by a vote Of 2S0 to 25S, a
loss of 10 votes by the government from
last nights tally, and of but two for the
opposition.
In the House of Com nrs tonight Mr..
Gladstone announce intention 90 'ue
government 10 iUNo# 'iil igaptuor-
iZe the hOlding oi i.. val election in
November. The registration bill was read
the third time
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
GEoRGIAs CENrNAI CITY.
Several Deaths-Given Ten Years for
Passing Counterfeit Money.

Several Deaths-Civen Ten Years for
Passing Counterfeit Money.
MACON, Ga, May 12.- Several deaths
have occurred in Macon and the immediate
vicinity within the last twenty.four hours.
NJ. G. Sch we'd, of the wholesale grocery
nrm Of Schwed u Gibian, a prominent
man aud ex-Alderman, died this morning
az O'Clock Of valyular affection Of the
heart.
Mrs. p. T.. Gibson, wife Of prominent
citizen Of Jones county, died last night,
as did also a 2-year-Old child Of J. G..
Ruan Of this city, and a 3.yearold child
Oi Mr. Granville Wood.
In the United States Court to-day John
J. Washington, white, Of Butts county,
for attempting 10 pass counterfeit coins,
was nned by Judge Speer $1,000 and
sentenced 70 ten years at hard labor in
the Albany penitentiary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
COL. NIoRRIsoN's STAND.
He will Withdraw If the Democrats Can
Find a Better Leader.

He will Withdraw If the Democrats Can
Find a Better Leader.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. May ia meet
ing Of the Democratic leaders was held at
Col. MOrrison's room last night, and it
was unanimously agreed that no caucus
was needed and none should be called. A
strong effort will be made by the Demo-
Gratis, when balloting begins, to elect Col.
Morrison, and if it should be deemed ex-
pedient to take up another candidate It
will be done without the formality of a
caucus. Col. Morrison stated that when
ever the Democrats can find n candidate
who can get more Republican votes than
he can he will withdraw his name and let
some one else try 1t.
Contrary to general expectation, to-
days Joint session OF both houses Of the
Illinois Legislature was uneventful. On
the roll call lA5 Representatives and 80
Senators answered, but no vote was cast
for United states Senator and the session
adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
SUICIDE OF A GIRL BRIDE.
ClandestInely Married and Deserted
After Honeymoon Quarrel.


After Honeymoon Quarrel.
PITTsBURG, May 12.-To.day Annie
Pershilg, wife OF W. G.. Pershing, and
adaughter-in-law OF Rev. DIR. l. O. Persh-
ing, President OF the Pittsburg Female
College, prominent Methodist Episcopal
educational institution, shot herself, and
is now in a dying condition. Six weeks
ago, while student at the college, she
married young Pershing. The marriage
was clandestlne, but subsequently there
were satisfactory explanations 10 all
concerned. A quarrel last night, it is
sand, eliminated in young Pershing going
10 Chicago. His wife started out TO hunt
for him. and, not finding him. returned to
her home in Alleghauy, where she shot
herself. Mrs. Pershing was the daughter
OF wealthy resident Of New Castle, Pa.
She Is ~ years Of age and handsome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
POLYGANnsTs SHOW FIGHT.
Deputy Marshals Marched Out OF Paris
by an Armed Mob.

SALT LAKE CITY, May IA letter
dated Sunday, and just received from OK
ford, Idaho, says "The greatest excite
ment prevails at Bear Lake. On May
warrants were placed in the hands OF
deputy marshals for the arrest Of eight
polYgamists living around Paris. Moth
ing was heard from the matter here until
this morning when a telegram announc-
Ing the fact that the pOlygamists are all
corralled In the meeting house at Paris
under the protection Of an armed guard
OF brethren was received. The deputy
marshals who attempted 70 make the ar
rests were marched out uf Paris by an
armed mob, who threatened that they
would Kill any one who attempted 10
serve q warrant. Marshal Fred. Dubois
upon receipt Of this news Immediately
telegraphed Superintendent Blickersdors-
fer az Pocatelle and chartered a special
train 10 convey himself and a posse %
Montpelier, from which points they ex-
pecied to reach Paris about O'Clock sun
day evening""
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
PARLIAMENTs STRUGGLE.
S35, 900, 900 of the Credit of $50 900 600
Acknowledged Already = absorbed.


LONDON, May 12.-The papers on the
Afghan question, which are to be pub
lshed Saturday, will not contain the
terms of the frontier convention, which
will not be made public until the conven-
tion has been concluded. After the gov
crnment's explanations in the House of
ommons yesterday, the oprosI iou was
af inclined a. withdraw Lord George
iAmilton's motion and debate fell flat.
he members showed far more anxiety
about the result of to-night's division.
In the House of Commons to-day, in
answer to a question, Hugh ChIlders,
Chancellor Of the EXchequer, announced
that about $40. 600. 600 of tie credit OF 500
O00,000 has been already absorbed.
Premier Gladstone stated that the
agreement which had been reached by
Lord Granville. Earl Of Kimberly, Baron
sic Staal and NJ. Lcssar, respecting the
Afghan boundary, had been forwarded by
Baron de Staal TO 81. Petersburg for ap.
proval.
Baron de staal and NJ. Lessar had not,
Mr.. Gladstone said. acted as Russian
plenipOtentiarics in the conference which
resulted in this agre cment, and Baron de
staal desired 60 have 10 stated that Lord
GRANVILLE Earl Of Kimberly, NJ. Lessar
aud himself had agreed 10 draft an ar
fangement, and that he Baron de Staal J
had forwarded it 10 Russia, giving il his
support.
THE AGREEMENT NOT YET coNsUM-
MATED.
I'm the House Of Lords This afternoon,
Earl Granville, Foreign Minister, COR
lectcd his statement of yesterday con-
corning the Afghan dispute, and said that
me agreement reached between himself,
Earl Of Kimberly, Baron de Staal aud NJ.
Lessar 10 respect 20 the Afghan boundary
proceedings was not completed in LOn-
don, az Yesterdays statement would i'm
ply, but had been put In shape for sub
mission TO Russia for acceptance.
Forty Home Rulers voted against the
government ia the House Of Commons to-
Gay.
HOW THE GOVERNMENT WON.
The governments majority on Sir Mas
sey Lopez's motion was obtained through
The pressure of a threat that they would
, resign II defeated. number Of country
Liberals, who desired 10 abstain from
voting, were compelled 90 vote on the ap-
peal Of the Liberal whips, who pointed
out that defeat would mean placing the
government In the hands Of the COnserya-
tivas.
Earl Kimberley. Secretary for India,
announced Ia tae House Of Lords yoster-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
PresldentlaI Annolntmcnts.

WAsHiNGToN, May l2.-The President
to-day appointed Samuel A. Ashe Post
master AZ Raleigh, n. G., vice John
Nichols, commission expired.
William a.. Vincent, of New Mexico. b.
be Chief Justice Of the supreme Court OF
the Territory OF New Mexico.
Leroy +. YOumans, " south Carolina.
% be Attorney Of the United States for
the district OF South Carolina.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
The ChanneI TnnneI lin.

LONDON, May 12.-In the House of
Commons this afternoon Sir Edward Wat
kin, Liberal member tor Hythe. moved a
second reading of the channel tunnel
bill. Joseph Chamberlain, on behalf Of
the Board OF Trade, of which be Is Presi-
dent, opposed the measure, and he stated
that the government, as a whole, were op-
posed TO further progress Of the bill. The
opposition cheered this declaration. The
bin was then rejected by vote OF 25l to
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Icelnnd's AYnInnchc.

LONDON. May l2.-rhe latest advices
from Iceland show that the first reports
Of the April avalanche were not exag-
gerated. Fifteen dwellings, with their
inhabitants, we're swept into the sea-
Twenty-lour persons were thus drowned.
The avalanche destroyed 80 fishing boats.
The loss in one village alone reached
500 600
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
IRVING 20 Blow Up a House.

BALTIMORE, May l2.-To-night case
Of guun0wder with a lighted fuse was
dropped mo the cellar OF the residence Of
Theodore Sears. foreman Of Baker Bros
glass works. The powder exploded with
terrific violence, smashing nearly every
window and damaging the house % Il
considerable extent. Sears and bis family
we're asleep at the time, but fortunately
escaped injury. The job was cmmsily
planned, showing plainly the hand Of a
novice. lt Is believed that a number Of
discharged boys are responsible for L..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Fatal Religious Frenzy.

READING, PA, May i2.--Thls afternoon
Mrs. Hiram Pfauiz, residing near Blink
ler's mill, took her i've children 20 the
stream and then jumped IN herself and
was drowned, together with the two
youngest children, aged I and 3 years.
The other children, the oldest Of whom
WIS aged 10 years, were rescued and re-
suscitated with the greatest difficulty.
The act was caused by religious excite
mpuf.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13

books and accounts of the TreasureT's
office are yet to be verified. Theodore l..
DeLand, Of the Secrelary's office, was to-
day added TO the commission TO assist in
the count of finished and unfinished
United States notes and gold and silver
certificates held at tie Bureau of Engrav-
ing aud Printing, on which duty the com.
mission entered to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Father and Daughters Fatally
Burned.

pITTeBURG, Pa, May 12-In Fulton
county yesterday farmer named Hess
was fighting fire IN timber near bio house,
when he was overcome from the heat and
exhaustion ana fell helpless. His Two
daughters, young ladies, went 20 his res
cue and dfagged him 10 place Of safety,
but their clothing caught fire and both
were fatally burned. The father and the
two daughters Will die.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
EGYPT AND THE POWERS.
An Agreement Reached on the Suez
Canal Controversy.

An agreement Reached on the SueZ
Canal Controversy.
LONDON, May 12.-Tegrane Pasha.
Under Secretary of State for Foreign At
fairs, and Judge West, the British Con-
sui at Suez, have departed from Alexan-
dria for Paris and London to arrange the
details of the new Egyptian press law.
The recent B0sphore Eqyptjen incident
has made absolutely necessary a very
radical change in the laws affecting the
press in Egypt.
NJ. de Freycinet. Foreign Minister, has
assured the committee of the Chamber Of
Deputies that he has good grounds for be-
lieving that the difficulty respecting the
supervision of the Suez canal will be
amicably settled. This assurance indi-
Gates that the international Suez Canal
Conference, now sitting in Paris, has
solved satisfactorily the problem of the
proposed international control Of the
canal.
SIR Barring MAY BE RECALLED.
The Cabinet is meditating the recall of
Sir Evelyn Barring, Consul General at
Caro- as he is not in accord with the gov
ernment on the withdrawal Of the British
troops from SOudau and the Suez canal
decentralization scheme. The propo-
sal TO appoint commission of the powers
for surveillance of the canal has been sub
mitted to direct negotiations between the
European Cabinets. Earl Granville in
structed the English delegates to the
canal conference to deny that the PARIS
| commission had power to decide the ques-
tiOn.
There is a fearful amount of sickness
among the British and the Egyptian
troops at Suakin. The sick bays IN all
the ships are crowded with patients, and
additional hospitals are being erected on
shore.
An immense sensation has been caused
at Cairo by Lord Rartingtons announce
ment cf the Governments intention to
withdraw the British troops from soudan,
and complete evacuation is expected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
PLYMoUTH,s FEWER PLAGUE.
Free Use of Dlsinfeotants Necessary to
Prevent . Spread.

Prevent spread.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 12.--At to-
days meeting in aid of the sufferers by
fever at Plymouth, Pa, Police Surgeon
French, who was detailed by Mayor
Smith to visit the infected region, reported
that he found that the reports had not
been exaggerated. In some instances, be
said. be found four or Eve persons i'll In
one house, with three or four Ia one room,
and In other instances two or three dead
persons in the came house. The only
school house in Ine borough had been
turned into an hospital. The disease IL,
no said, certainly typhoid fever. DR..
Shakespeare, who also went 20 investigate
the disease. said that unless disinfeclants
are freely used the disease VIII spread,
and VIII not De wiped out this SUNNI ".
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
The National Temperance Society

NEW YORK, May i2.-The twentieth
annual meeting Of the National Temper
ance Society was held here to-day. The
receipts Of the year were S00,0Ol and tho
expenditures the same. Resolutions were
adopted congratulating The friends n
temperance on the great advances made by
temperance. The organizations tnrouQh-
out the world We're urged % unite Ia a
monster demonstration on the centennial
OF the Inauguration Of The temperance
movement next september.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Hendricks at PhiladeIphIa.

PHILADELPHIA, May 12.-Ylce Presl-
dent Hendricks arrived here to-day from
Atlantic City, aud TINS evening an In
oimai reception was rendered him at the
residence OF DR.. William Thomson. One
hundred and hfy prominent citizens were
nrllenL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Enpcnic Annnls q Git.

PARIS, May l2.--Ex-Empress Eugenie's
gin Of the Pharo palace 70 the city OF
Marseilles has been annulled in cOnse-
quence Of dispute as to the terms Of
Transfer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
COUNTING OF THE Dash.
The Money on Hand Found TO be Correct
toa Ceut.

70 Afuts
WAsHfNGroN, May 12.--The count Of
the moneys and securities in the United
States Treasury has been completed.
Everything was found In satisfactory
condition, and the reports Of ex-Treasurer
Wyman were proved in every instance.
Even the alleged discrepancy Of 2 cents
reported ia the count Of the cash room
was shown on % recount 70 be Incorrect
The missing pennies were subsequently,
found on tlu floor where they had dropped
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Ernncc Af1cr Eishcr's Islands.

PARIS, May l2.-Ld FiqoyO states that
the government is at present negotiating
with China for the cesslOn 20 France Of
Fishers islands. lying between the island
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Increascd Gcrmnn Dutics.

BERLIN, May l2.--rhe Reichstag has
decided 20 raise The duty on oats and
barley from 90 + = marks, and on malt
from marks 40 piennig3 60 3 marks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Illsmaroil's spring FESTIVAL.

BERLIN, May l2.-Frince bIsmarcNs
spring festival took place yesterday and
wac attended by 300 persons. The Chan
cell0r was Ia the best Of health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
Crentc.I "a lSarnnct.

LONDON, May l2.-Mr. Martin, Chair
man Of the committee on the reception Of
the Prince and Princess OF Wales, during
their recent visit % Ireland has been
created A Barouet
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13

HAVANA. May f2.-rhe municipal elec.
tions resulted in favor Of the COnserva-
tiyys.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13

WAsutNGToN, May l2.-rhe Post will
say tomorrow that TIE Richmond (Va.
post Office will be filed during The day,
and that w. :. Gilman Is likely 20 be APP
uUiutnd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
NussIa Enlers lhn I-Ionr MarIIol.

NEw YORK. May IA sample Of 1000
sacks OF Russian Hour, % very fine
quality. was offered this morsing on the
Produce Exchange, 10 arrive from Mar
settles, a. So per barrel. The grade was
nearly n not NJ good as tue very best
American patent cxt.as.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13

day that plan had been officially sane
toned involving an outlay Of $4,000, 600
for railways and military roads, including
line to Quetta, for the defense ofIndia'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
CALL or THE MoRMONs.

The Mormon delegation called on the
President to-day and presented the re-
Gently adopted Mormon memorial against
the enforcement Of the law against the
-polygamists. The President received
them very coldly. They were not left in
doubt as to what his views were on that
snhipct.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-13
FXCHANGEp HIs MIssToN.

Bayless W. Hanna, Of Indiana, does not
90 to Persia after all. On the plea that
his wife's health would not admit it he
has declined TO go to Persia, and has been
given the mission to the Argentine Re-
public instead. The latter has $1,000
salary. The Persian mission has only
$4,000.