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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
Loss or THE WHITE.
Brave Conduct OF the Sailor who
Manned the Yawl.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 16.-Fully forty
five of the passengers and crew OF the
ill-iated steamer John NJ. White are still
missing, OF these, thirty are negro labor
ers, who TOOK passage on the boat at
landing just above the point where the
accident occurred. 1t Is believed that AT
least twenty perished. Capt. Musey,
commander OF the steamer, was i'll In his
room at the time the steamer was discov-
cred on fire. He was awakened
by the alarm, and ran from his
room TO the upper deck to find that
retreat TO the deck below was already cut
off by the flames. He swung out from
the upper deck on a chain and in this way
reached the bank. Afterward he tried to
return and assist those still on board, but
discovered that he would lose bis own life
IL he persisted. He then organized re-
lief force from the bank and sent
the sailor Pierson in the yawl to rescue
those struggling in the water.
PIERsoN HERO.
Persons conduct during the confusion
was most heroic. Pushing his way
through the crowd of shrIeking passen-
gers at the steamers stern, he cut the
yawl loose from its fastenings, and after
desperate struggle lowered 1t to the
water. Four negroes jumped into the
boat and cut the painter, but the sailor
forced them back, and taking twenty
human beings into the yawl, landed them
safe on the shore. Then rowing quickly
back he saved twenty more. On the third
trip he rescued nine, and on the fourth
trip three. By the time he reached the
shore on the last trip all that remained
of the steamer was her hull. Capt
Musey said last night that he did not
think more than five Of the cabin passen-
gers and ten Of the deck hands perished.
His estimate is regarded as very low.
The tug Beverly Harris with her crew
was at work to-day at the wreck OF the
White with drags. The body OF Berry
Williams. the second steward, was
brought up.
Miss Lizzie j. Foster, OF Natohez, is
here using every endeavor to recover the
bodies of Capt. Stafford, his wife and
child. The charred remains Of two bodies
were found to-day on the wreck OF the
WhIta
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
MONEY FOR THE MILITARY.
The House Committees Bill Appro-
PIRATES $23, ,557, ,23S.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The House
Committee on Military Affairs to-day
completed the army appropriation bill,
and the measure will be reported to the
House tomorrow. 1t makes a total ap-
preparation of $23, ,557, ,23s. The estimates
for the service aggregated $25, ,529, ,5S7, and
the appropriation for the current year
was 1923, 794 ,001. The new legislation in.
cluded in the bill is intended to limit the
mileage to &C. per mile to keep the num-
ber of horses for cavalry and artillery
use below the number of enlisted men
and ecouts in the mounted service, to se-
cure purchases only through competition
and advertisement, TO a reduction TO
5000 of the number Of draught animals
in use, and to limit to $500 the expendi-
ture that may be made without the ap-
proval OF the Secretary of War
upon any building or military
post. The bill also provides that
not more than 81. 300, 600 of the total APP
preparation shall be paid for the service
of CIVILIAN employees in the Quarter
masters Department, and that no en-
ploye paid from the appropriation for
supplies, transportation and incidental
expenses shall receive salary OF more
than $3.50 per month, unless specifically
fixed by law. IL Is also provided that OF
$l,150,000 appropriated for clothing and
equipage there shall not be expended at
Fort Leavenworth military prison sum
in excess of S125, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
A CHAIR MAKER FAILS.

Charles Winchester Surprises New
England Business Circles.
FITCHBURG, MASS, Dec. 16.-The sus-
pension OF Charles Winchester, of Ash
burnhsm, wealthy chair manufacturer,
Is announced and creates much surprise
In business circles. The liabilities and
assets cannot be given at present, but the
former are undoubtedly heavy. IL is
stated that the International Trust Com
pany OF Boston is involved TO the amount
OF nearly 500, 900, and that the Fitchburg
and Rollston National Banks OF
this city hold considerable
quantity of MIR. Winchester's paper.
the former 10 the amount OF $500, 900 and
the latter to about 0,000. Some OF those
persons best acquainted with his affairs
think he will come out all right II not too
nard pressed. Mr.. Winchester is said to
nave been unfortunate in some invest
ments, and IL is further stated that the
immediate cause Of the suspension was
the recent failures OF George Gushing,
of Maiden and Munroe Bros, Of Cleve-
land, Mr.. Winchester having indorsed
their notes for very large amount.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
FERDINAND's VERACITY.

He Says He Has Been Offered the
Throne-BuIgaria Denies Ii.
LONDON, Dec 16.-Prince Ferdinand of
Saxe-Coburg Gotha claims that the Bull.
garian delegation officially offered him
the Crown Of Bulgaria.
Russian newspapers announce that all
the customs officials on the western from
tier OF Russia will be dismissed In
January, also all Germans and Poles
employed on the railways in Russian
Poland. The Warsaw prisons are
crowded continuously with Anarchists
and NIhilists. Two prisoners have been
banged.
Count Lebanon, the Russian ambas-
sador at Berlin, has Informed the Bulga-
rian deputation that Russia is unable at
present 10 recognize Prince Ferdinand, of
Saxe-Coburg- -Gotna, a 8 a candidate for the
Bulgarian throne or to notice any pro-
posal on that matter emanating from the
regency.
TAXES PROMPTLY PAID.
PHILIPPoPoLIs, Dec. 16.-Tne govern
ment has promised to abolish the duty on
cereals. The tax arrears throughout the
province have been almost all collected.
According to an Official statement $780, 900
has been turned into the treasury within
three weeks.
ITALY's AID WORTH HAVING.
ROME, Dec. l6.-In the Chamber oi
Deputies to-day, Signor Ricotte, Minister
OF War, after reading the military
budget, declared that Italy was now In a
position TO mobilize and yictualize 400, 900
troops. not counting the reserves. The
work OF providing troops with repeating
rifles had already been begun, he said,
and 100000 OF them would be IN use by
1888. Though at present there was
nothing to threaten the peace OF Italy,
the Minister said IL was useless 10 ignore
the warike indications in the East. He
believed that Italy would be we'll pre-
pared in the event OF an outbreak Of
hostIlities.
SWITZERLAND AROUSED.
BERNE, Dec. 16 The National Coun.
Gil, In view OF the political situation, has
decided to largely increase the supply of
war material.
OFF FOR BERLIN.
VIENNA, Dec. 16.-The Bulgarian dele.
gates left here to-day for Berlin.
FERDINAND NOT OFFERED The THRONE.
SOPHIA, Dec. 16 the Bulgarians deny
that they have invited Prince Ferdinand,
OF Ssxe-Coburg-GOtha,t to become a can.
didate for the Bulgarian throne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
SING Sings SMILE.

Everything i'm Readiness for Nc
Quade's Reception.
NEW YORK, Dec. l6.-District Attorney
MARITIME stated to-day that ex-Alderman
McQuade will be brought before the bar
of the General Sessions Court, part one,
tomorrow morning, when Recorder
smythe will impose sentence. Arrange
ments have already been made with
Sheriff Grant for the removal of the ex
Alderman 10 Sing Sing early Monday
morning. Time will thus be given the con.
victed DoOdler's counsel to take such
steps as they may decide upon. Efforts
will undoubtedly be made TO keep Nc
Ouade out OF Sing Sing, at least pending
an appeal which Is TO be taken. Appli-
cation will likely be made TO Supreme
Court Judge for stay OF proceedings in
the case, and II one ls granted the Judge
who acts In the case will have power TO
fix the bail upon which McQusde may be
released pending decision by the APP
nal1afa Court
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
FREEDMEN'S BANK DEPOsIToRs
The Comptroller's REPORT Submitted
to the House.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 16.-The Speaker
laid before the House to-day a report from
the Comptroller OF the Currency, ex.ottioio'
Commissioner of the Freedmen's savings
and Trust Company, on the affairs of
that institution. The report shows that
on Dec. there was balance on hand OF
$7,7l9. The Comptroller makes strong
plea in favor of the assumption by the
government OF the liabilities OF the insti-
tuition to its depositors. He quotes at
length the reports of his predecessors
on the subject, and Gays: "More
than $4,000 deposItors mad at
their credit at the time of the failure of
the bank only So or less each, and 1t may
be necessary that these should be sought
out and paid with as little cost TO them as
possible, while thousands of others have
still at their credit amounts 80 small as
to be entitled to like share of considera-
tion."
THREE YEARS LIMIT.
He says it would seem proper to allow
at least three years for the presentation
and auditing OF these claims, and sug-
gests Jan. l, 1890, as the term Of final
liquidation. He is inclined to think that
the estimate of his immediate predecessor
that 81 900, 600 would be sufficient to set
tie all demands, likely to be proved, is
correct. In his report the Comptroller
reflects strongly on the former managers
OF the institution. He says that the
Congressional Investigation in 1879
revealed nothing but a hopeless tangle OF
involved and disputed reckonings. Nearly
every man OF position and means had
withdrawn preparatory to the collapse in
1874, and the few that remained had never
given adequate attention to the concern.
Some Of the active managers, the Comp
troller says, come under strong suspi-
cion Of dishonesty, yet no criminal pro-
ceedings have ever been taken, nor has
recovery been attempted through the
process OF the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
SAVANNAH AND WESTERN,

The Printers of the Mortgage Ask
that a Receiver be Appointed.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16.--A bill in
equity has been filed in the Court of Com
mon Pleas on behalf Of William F. Muir
phys Sons, against the Savannah, Dub
lin ana Western Short Line Railway
Company, OF Georgia, asking that re.
ceIver OF the company be appointed on
behalf Of the plaintiffs. 1t is claimed that
the defendant company is indebted to
them Tor printing the mortgage bonds (;
that they obtained judgment against the
defendant in September last for 2,430,
that the writ issued to collect judgment
assets and property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17

Southern California Added TO His
Department.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-An order will
shortly be Issued by the President adding
Southern California to the Department OF
Arizona under command OF Gen. Nelson
A. Miles and removing his headquarters
rom Prescott, Ariz., to Los Angeles, Cal.
This Will give Gen. Miles command of the
whole Mexican frontier from Texas to the
Pacific. The territorial extension of the
limits of his command Is said by Gen.
Niles friends to be sufficient answer to
the charge which has been made that he
disObeyed orders in the Apache cam
paign. Upon being asked whether the
extension OF the limits OF his command
might be regarded as equivalent to a pro-
motion Gen. Miles said: "Fact speaks for
itself. l do not care to say anything
about it,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
TRANSFERS OF STOCK.

Senator Plumb Introduces a Bill
on the Subject.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Plumb
to-day introduced bill providing that no
railroad, or other company or corporation
engaged in Interstate commerce shall
have or keep any Office for or otherwise
provide for or permit the transfer upon
the books Of such corporation OF any por-
ton OF the capital stock OF the same at
any place outside OF the State by or un-
der the laws or which said corporation
was incorporated. and all transfers OF
stock OF any such CORPORATION at any
point or place outside the limits OF the
State by which such corporation was in
corporated shall be void.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
Sa1asta Determined.

MADRID, Dec. 16.-In the Chamber OF
Deputies to-day Senior Sagaata, Presidsnt
OF the Council. denounced the revolution
ary doctrines OF the extreme Republican
party, whose conditional offers OF peace
the government was unable TO accept.
He warned the Republicans that their
liUerty depended on their own acts. aud
said that tue government would carry out
its programme OF reforms despite all
threats OF revolution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17

BRUSSELS, Dec. 16.-Ietters inclosed
IN packe,s have been found behind fur.
nlture in the reading room Of the Grand
Hotel in this city. The letters are part OF
the mail which was recently stolen from
the Ostend express. The walters In the
hotel recognized photograph sent here
by the London police as that OF former
guest OF the house.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
FRENCH INTRIGUES.
The Tri-Color Hoisted Over Dom
garita in East Africa.

EF.-"@ Ft71<s
LONDON, Dec. 16.-The Bombay Gazette
says that the French are actively In
trlguing against the British in the somali
country, on the African east coast, south
Of the Cult OF Alden. A party of French.
men, the Gazette says. recently hoisted
the French flag over Dongarita, which
lies within the territory under British
protection. The English agent at Bulhar
has gone with force OF twenty-five men
to remove the flag. Two French gun
boats have left Alden since the agents de-
parture, and IT. is presumed that they
have proceeded TO Dongarits. The Brit
ish gunboat Penguin has followed the
French vessels,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
cen. Hancock,s Widow.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Friends OF the
late Gen. w. 5. Hancock have as a tribute
TO his memory raised sum OF money TO
purchase a home for his widow. The
committee having the matter In charge
has decided, after consultation with Mrs.
where, therefore, she will hereafter make
her home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
Rig Prices for live stock.

LEXINGTON, KY, Dec. 16.-The joint
sale OF tboroughbreds was concluded this
morning with the selling OF animals de-
scrIbed In supplementary catalogue Nos.
1 and 2, consisting OF twenty-one head,
which brought S6,52j. Eighty.fve horses
were sold Yesterday for $95.625. making q
total OF x92,250 The sale Of the Amerl-
can Horse and Cattle Exchange begun At
u O'Clock. Fifty head were disposed OF
for s40,145. The remainder OF the 110
head will be cold tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE.
Alfred sulIy Elected President-Th,
New Board of Directors.

AIfTou Su'Iy EieCteU PresIuent-Ihe
New Board of Directors.
RICHMOND, VA, Dec. 16.-An ad-
journed meeting of the stockholders of
the Richmond and Danville railroad was
held to-day, at which Col. A. s. Buford
resigned the Presidency of the company,
and Alfred Sully of New York, was
unanimously elected his successor. The
following Board of Directors was then
elected: Thomas NJ. Logan, j. b.
Pace, j. FL. Dooley and K. d. Christian,
Of Richmond, and j. A. Rutherford,
George T. Stone, Fl. NJ. Flagler, John II.
Inman, Emanuel Lehman, Isaac &. Rice,
Z. X. Dow and John G. Moore OF New
York. The meeting adjourned to Thurs
day next, when Thomas NJ. Logan will
be made First Vice President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
LET GO BY DEATH.
An Affrighted Passenger Leaps from
flushing xpress.

flushing xpress.
PrrTsBURG. PA, Dec. 16.-John j. Fox,
OF No. 15j Trenton avenue, st. Paul,
Mimi, was passenger on the Chicago
limited, due in this city at O'Clock this
morning. just as the train was passing
through Allegheny he imagined some one
was attempting TO rob him. He jumped
of the tram, which was going at full
speed, and was dragged about 10 feet to
Irwin avenue. He was covered with
blood from cuts on the head, and pick n g
himself up ran into the residence ofJames
Lockhart. who died at l O'clock this morn
Ing, almost soaring the life out OF the
watchers by his sudden and unexpected
appearance. He was taken to tue Alle-
gheny Hospital. where his injuries we're
dressed, alter which be left for New YORK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
Church and state.

ROME, Dec. 18.-The Pope, fearing the
result OF the agitation In favor OF separa-
ton of Church and State, has instructed
the French Bishops u endeavor TO coun-
teract the effect OF the movement by
showing TO the people the evils that would
follow such a separation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
MURDERED BY MARsHALs.
4 Mormon Said TO Have Been Shot
Down Without Excuse.

Down Without Excuse.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Delegate Cain,
OF Utah, received tonight the following
telegram from Salt Lake City: "This
morning as Edward NJ. Dalton, who, 1t is
understood, is indicted for unlawful CO.
habitation, was driving stock in Paro-
wan, Utah, two deputy marshals named
ThOmpson and Orton came out al the rear
Of a house, when Thompson called 10
Dalton to halt and at the same time firing
his gun, shooting him through the body /.
Dalton died In about an hour. Thomson
and Orton were arrested by the Sheriff,
and waIving examination before the
Justice, were taken 10 Beaver 10 await
the action OF the grand jury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
Tho PeonIe 90 fleet Senators.

WASHINGTON, De-. 16.-Mr. vanWyck
introduced IN the senate today pro-
posed constitution amendment pro-
SENATORS bv a dlect vote Of the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17

LONDON, Dec. 16.--The traders and
rate payers OF the West End are signing
petition asking the government to
prohibit the holding Of public meetings
in Trafalgar square.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17

PARIS. Dec. 16.-The Council OF State
has ratified the acceptance OF the Chan
tilly estates presented 10 the nation by
Due d'Aumale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
Trespass on Government land.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 16.-Jobn r. Jones
and George freeman, the largest lumber
dealers in North Louisiana, were arrested
Yesterday charged with trespassing on
RnYarnmnnt lands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
9, AugustIneJs CoIIector.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The President
to-day nominated Frank b. Gendovar for
Collector Of Customs at 81. Augustine,
Flo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
LowndesviIle's Depot burned.

CHARLESTON, 8. c., Dec. 16.-The de-
pot at LOwndesville. Anderson county,
On the savannah Valley railroad, was
burned to-day with 100 baea OF cotton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
Germany's latest ACQUISITION.

BERLIN. Dec. 16.-In conformity with
an agreement with England, the German
government has annexed several Of the
Solomon islands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
NOUKISHED A VIPER.
An 1S-Year-OId Boy Tries to- Xii
His Aged and Wenlthy Father.

An 1S-Year-OId Boy Tries to- XIII
His Aged and Wealthy Father.
CHICAGO, Dec. 16.-Yesterday two men
entered the house of John T. Hewitt at
Rogers Park, knocked him down and
robbed him OF $40. Two hours later one
of them, John Harris. was apprehended
and taken TO the Lakeview station where
ne made a confession, stating that Harry
Hewitt, son of the man robbed, was bis
accomplice. 1t now appears from state
ments made by Harris and Mr.. Hewitt,
Sr., that young Hewitt not 0bly intended
to rob his father but 90 murder him.
The elder Hewitt Is about go years OF
age and IL quite wealthy Hewitt
grappled with his two assailants, but was
thrown. ..fgHc
FIRED AT BY HIS SON.
They threw a blanket over him, and he
heard Harris say, Don't shoot" Imme-
diateIy afterward he heard a pistol shot.
The men then tied his hands and feet,
took his money and left. Half an hour
later Mr.. Hewitt succeeded In freeing
himself and promptly notified the police.
Harris was caught an hour or two later
He has quite q severe scalp wound, evil
IDENTIFY Inflicted by bullet, Harris says
that after they had thrown the blanket
over the old man young Hewitt drew q
revolver and fired at his father, but was
so excited that the bullet grazed his
Harris') head. Young Hewitt was
arrested this morning. He refused 10
talk. He is only IS years old. He and
Harris will be charged with robbery and
an attempt TO commit murder.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-17
MEETINGS or TENANTS.

CORK, Dec. ia meeting OF tenants
OF Cork, Tipperary and Limerick was
held to-day at Mitcbellstown. Messrs.
VConnor and Flynn, members OF Parlia-
ment, made addresses. A resolution In
'avor OF the plan OF campaign was
adOntad
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-03-27
LAZEARVIlLE,
LAzgARyILLE, March &c.

LAzgARyILLE, March &c.
To the Editor Of tSs Register.
We are Q snug little town, lying two
miles north of Wellsburg, on the banks Ct
the beautiful Ohio, and pierced through
the centre BY the raging P, W. L Ky.
road, having q very comfortable depot,
which is presided over by Miss Birdie
Everett as agent. We slso have post
Office, and you receive your nOil from a
true and model Democrat. We also have
q school house, which is oyerrun with
children, and last, but far from least, we
have a very neat little church, built last
fsllby the Lazearyiliisns and their friends.
1t is called the Lazesrviile Union Chapel
No denomination or sect, but free for oil.
We have a very interesting Sabbath school
of about lao, prayer meeting on Sabbath
and Wednesday evenings.
We are in the gas belt. the most Of the
gas usedin Welleburg going from and near
Lszearville, and there is e standing offer
of four acres of beautiful ground lying on
the river and railroad to any manufacturer
of glass, iron or pottery, that will locate
upon it, employing fifty or more men, and
of satisfactory financial standing. IL Is
queer some one doesn't take 1t. We also
have q newsboy who delivers Us the kEG-
IsTER promptly every morning.
CITIZEN.