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Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
FIRE IN A SYNAGOGUE.
One of the Handsomest Edifices in New
York Badly Damaged.

One of the Handsomest Edifices in New
York Badly Damaged.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6.-The new sYna-
gogue OF the Congregation B'nai Jeshu-
run in Madison avenue near sixty-fth
street, caught tire from an overheated fur
mace in the cellar at Q O'Clock this morn
ing, at the hour when the doors were
opened to admit the congregation for the
Sabbath services. Rabbi DR.. Henry :. ia
cobs while putting on his robes discovered
the fire, aud so quick was its progress that
the sacred scrolls iB the ark bad TO be
abandoned to their fate. A general alarm
call summoned the entire available force
OF tiremen and the fire was put out as
quickly as it had started. 1t did S3j 900
damage to the building and furniture.
Some Of the valuable records OF the con-
gregatiOn, which is the second oldest in
New York, and only last spring moved up
from it's old temple In West 34th street,
were lost. Had The ire occurred half an
hour later than it did disastrous loss Of
Iifem have resulted as the church filed
with dense smoke in an instant.
AN ORGAN FACTORY BURNED.
HARRIsoNBURG. VA. Feb. 6.-The
Dayton organ factory at Dayton, in this
county, was totally destroyed by fire yes
terday morning. The loss is $4,000 with
no insurance.
A BREAKER DESTROYED.
SCRANTON, PA, Feb. 6.-The Sibley
breaker, five miles from this city, was
totally destroyed by fire to-day. The loss
is $40, 900 and the insurance $4,000. Two
hundred and fifty men and boys are
thrown out Of work.
A CHILD CREMATED.
The 5-months-old child OF George Nc
Laughlin, OF this city, was burned to
death in its cradle this morning while its
mother was visiting peighbor's house.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
RULES or THE SENATE.
Three Important Propositions TO be
UnfavOrabIy Reported.


UnfavOrabIy Reported.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Senate
Committee on Rules at its meeting this
morning ordered an adverse report on the
resolution offered by Senator Platt requir-
ing that executive nominations shall be
considered in open session; by Senator
Hoar requiring yea and nay vote TO be
taken on all motions to adjourn over one
day, and by Senator Morgan providing for
a daily recess from , to O'Clock.
Senator Platt was before the committee,
and made a strong argument IN support
of his resolution. The vote upon it was
Messrs. Sherman, ingalls,, Harris sad
Blackburn IN the negative. and Mr. Frye
In the affirmative. The resolution will be
adversely reported by Senator ingalls,.
Senator Platt will ask that 1t go upon the
calendar, but will not seek to obtain con-
sideration for it at once, as he does not
wish TO have it connected in any way
with the pending issues between the
Executive and the Senate, with which in
TACT IL has no necessary relationship.
Ultimately he will call it up IN open
l session, and discuss it upon its merits.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
spencer,s Ponnlnritr.

JAcKsoNVILLE, FLA, Feb. 6.--Harry
- Spencer, a drummer for the Biddle
hardware Company of Philadelphia, who
shot himself In the head at the Prescott
house, Naldosta, Ga, Thursday morning
AS reported in the NEWS Of Friday, is
weIl'known and greatly liked here among
hardware merchants, He left here We'd
nesday night after having sold good bills
to several hardware men, Spencer is a
handsome young man about 30 years Of
age and unmarried. He was native of
baltimore, Md, where his family reside,
and was for ten years with samuel b. e..
Cook ~ Co., hardware merchants Of the
last named city. He was in fine spirits
when here, aud his friends can assign no
cause for the rash act. unless under tenn
porary alteration of the mind.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
Socialism in Switzerland.

BERLIN, Feb. 6.--The Zurich Social
Democrat declares that despite the anti
Socialist law, the minor state OF siege In
augurated and the incessant persecution
OF its German comrades, the propaganda
is most prosperous and that all papers
which are suppressed by the government
sOon reappear elsewhere. IL says that tho
increasing depression in trade IL chiefly
felt by the wOrkingmen, and this fact as
sists the spread OF SOcialistic doctrines.
The smaller trRdesmen. il adds, are also
suffering, while large manufacturing
companies are paying dividends OF % per
oauf
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
ToLEDo's POLISH RIOTERS.

Conviction for Manslaughter Accom-
plished and Sentence Pronounced.
TOLEDO, o., Feb. Six Of the Poles
who were implicated in the Polish church
riot, which occurred in this city in June
last, were to-day sentenced to the peni-
tentiary on conviction Of manslaughter.
Dulinski and Slavlnski, who were re-
Earded by the court as principals and
leaders in the affair, were given fifteen
years each at hard labor. The terms OF
the remaining four, range from four years
down 70 one year at hard labor. Trials
are still progressing, the charge in most
OF the cases yet 10 come up being that Of
malIcious destrnetlon Of property.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
A TEMPERANCE VICTORY.
The Walking Advocate Of stimulants
Sucoambs to Their Use.

The Walking Advocate Of stimuiants
Sucoambs to Their Use.
CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-To-night Edward
Payson Weston finished his walk Of $500
miles, and was In sufficiently good con-
dition an hour later to take the train for
New York. Weston has been walking 54
days and averaged 46 15-54 miles per day.
O'Leary did not appear on the track after
his collapse Tuesday from too free use Of
stimuaDts. The final score for O'Leary
was 2,220 miles. IL was agreed
in making the match that the
contestants we're 10 walk y hours
daily, the man who covered $500 miles
first 10 be the winner. The walk was for
purse Of $4,000. offered by New York
advocates Of temperance. TwO-thirds OF
this amount and a share in the gate re-
ceipts will be awarded Weston, who,
as lifelong teetotaler, was pitted for en-
durance against O'Leary, an habitual
partaker OF liquid stimuiants.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
REVOLUTION FoMFNTING.
BARRENIE,s MuRDER.

Arrest oEa Man who is Believed to Have
Committed the Deed.
PARIS, Feb. 6.--The supposed murderer
OF NJ. Barreme, Prefect OF the department
OF Eure, who was killed in a railway car
riage compartment while returning 10
Eyerux from Paris, with $4,000 In his
pockets, on Jan. IA, has been arrested. II
will be remembered that when the train
started from Paris man asked the guard
II NJ. Barreme was aboard, and when an
swered In the affirmative purchased
ticket and went on Che same tram. A
man answering that PERSONS description
left the train at Nantes-sur-Seine before
the murder was discovered. The person
taken into custody has been identified by
the employees Of the railway as the man
who alighted at Nantes.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
Mo Lnst RIizznrd.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. Feb. 6,-Ice was
seen again this morning in surface gut
ters, buckets, ETC., 70 the thickness Of a
quarter Of an inch, but it is hardly be-
lleved that any additional damage has
been dOne-to orange trees. Some express
the fear, however, that the buds on trees
in some portions OF the interior might
have swollen and advanced far enough to
be hurt by this last blizzard. All is mere
speculation, however. 1t is clear and de-
cidedly warmer today,
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
BELEs TELEPHoNE PATENT.
. AsslstRnt Counsel who WIN Assist
the Government I'm the suit.

. AsslstRnt Counsel Who VIII Assist
the Government I'm the suit.
FAsHlNGToN, Feb. 6.-solicitor Gem
Goode, who has been specially desig-
Red to conduct the suit against the Bell
epnone Company to test the validity Of
ler patent, has secured the services OF
letollowing named gentlemen as special
punsel 70 assist In the prosecution OF the
llt: Hon. A.. G.. Thurman. OF Ohio:
sosyenor b. Lowery, OF New
lrk, who Is specialist in cleo
tAal matters; Eppa Bunton and
ssl Chandler Of Washington, u. c.,
~ Z. ;. Whitman, patent attorney OF
" a. ington. TIE suit will be fled as
soyu = the Solicitor General shall nave
lau ahoppOrtunity to consult with his
.ssIs hlts 10 regard 10 the bill. which is
~ ~ curse Of preparation at the De-
'"' 'Deht Of Justice. The place where
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
GARFIELp,s REMAINS.

AIR and Moisture Damaging the Coffin
1t 10 Put in = SarcOphagus.
CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 6.-The casket
containing the remains Of President Gar
field has become damaged by the action
of the AIR and moisture, and accordingly
1t was to-day placed without opening in
large, handsome and substantial bronze
sarcophagus. The latter was then her,
metically sealed and returned TO the
vault in which the casket has lain since
the funeral. The change was made with
out the knowledge Of anybody, except the
family and those who did the work, and
four newspaper reporters, who had been
invited to witness the transfer.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
rwO KILLED IN THE SAME WAY.
The Same Road the Scene OF Each Ac-
oident-rrain Hands tho Victims.

The Same Road the Scene of Each Ac-
oident--rrain Hands tho Victims.
CARTERsvILLE, GA, Feb. 6.--Last
night about 10 O'Clock, as freight train
No. on the Western aud Atlantic Rail-
road was passing this place train hand
named "Bats' Pritchard fell from the top
OF a car and was instantly killed, his body
being horribly mangled. His remains
were carried 70 his home at Resaca today.
KILLED AND THEN MANGLED.
DALTON, GA, Feb. 6.-Last night near
Tunnel Hin, seven miles north Of Dalton,
j. A. COrben, q train hand on the Western
and Atlantic Road, was killed by falling
from the top OF train, and being run
over by following train, his body was
mangled almost beyond recognition.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
Lumps from a Bridge.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6.--Maria Brancher, a
French woman past middle age, commit
ted suicide to-day by jumping from High
Bridge into the Harlem river. The ice
was very thick, but the fan was 1875 feet,
aRd she broke through. She was killed
instantly. She had once been wealthy, but
her husband lost bis fortune and that un-
settled her mind
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
The ONO E'nrlners.

MACON, GA, Feb. GA party OF 100 OF
the Ohio farmers passed through the city
this morning en- route TO Americus and
other points iu Southwest Georgia. They
are on an inspecting tour, and II the
climate, the country, the soil and the
price Of land suits them few OF them
may sell out in Ohio and move 10 Georgia.
They were under the escort OF committees
from several Southwest Georgia towns.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
EORBING ACCInENTs.
An ENhilarating But Dangerous Sport
Given a Blnek Eye at Albany.

An ENhiiarating But Dangerous sport
Given Black Eye At Albany.
ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 6.-Bobbing re-
celved its first blow tonight in the oc-
currence Of two serious, il not fatal, ac-
cidents. One sleigh ran into the Brooklyn
Bridge. the largest bob sleigh in the
world, as the latter was being dragged
up the hill. Four persons on the sleigh
were injured, the steersman probably
fatally. One lady had her teeth broken,
and another received severe injuries
about the limbs. The other accident oc-
cured on Madison avenue, the chief
slide in the city, being over hall
mile Ia length. A sled carrying
about 20 persons, which WAS running at
a terrific rate Of speed, lost its steering
apparatus, and swerving out OF the street
carried away bodily stoop from one OF
the residences on which was standing an
old,man watching the sport. Two Of the
crew OF the sleigh were severely hurt. The
old man escaped serious injury.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
NihiIlsm In Rnesln.

LONDON, Feb. Information has been
received here from 81. Petersburg that the
recent discovery Of a Nihilist rendezvous
IN that city has stirred the authorities 70
the keeueat activity, and arrests Of per-
sons charged with implication In Nihilist
plots continue To be made there.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
pEATH FRoM FREEzING.
Gus MoCrary ct Rest After "A Month Of
Horrible Suffering.

Horrible Suffering.
COLUMBUS, GA, Feb. 6.-On Jan. 8,
during the extreme cold weather, Gus Nc
Crary, OF Geneva, Ca, was exposed dur
ing the night to the biting cold, which
resulted in his feet being badly frozen.
He was treated for ten days or two weeks
FOR frostbite, when pneumonia set in, and
ne died to-day. Had he recovered he
would have lost all Of his toes, IL not both
Of his feet, as they were perfectly black.
TIE physician In attendance wanted to
cut his toes of ten days ago. but his eX-
tremely low condition would not permit.
killed him.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
The Cochran Complication.

MACON, GA, Feb. 6.--rhe Bashinski-
Nussbaum case, which was to have been
heard before Judge Simmons this morn
ing, was poetponed until Thursday next
In order that the attorney ia the case may
have ample time fof preparation.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
AZ oRNAMENTAL F1GuRE-HKAp.
sERVIA's CURrNEss.
A Belief that It was Instigated by a
Telegram from Greece.

n AFEAAgA bhAh ~ WIN AhhNAk AN1A "
Telegram from Greece.
VIENNA, Feb. 6.--The cool and evasive
reply of servia 10 the Joint note OF the
powers requesting her to disarm, in
which she simply acknowledged the re-
ceipt OF the note, and said she would
think about 1t, is to-day explained by a
statement that just before sending the
replv Seryia had received from Greece a
confidential telegram OF an important
character. 1t is surmised that Greece
offers TO join Servia IN resisting the de-
mRnd 10 disarm, as IL is known that
previous 20 the receipt Of the dispatch
from Athens. Servla had drafted reply
very different from the curt note subse-
quently sent.
REVOLUTION FoMENTING.
ODESSA. Feb. "a revolution is
fomenting in Turkish Armenia. The lail3
in the city of Van are filled with political
prisoners, and an extraordinary number
Of arrests are made every day.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07

the suit shall be instituted will not be
decided upon until all the papers in the
case are ready. The Attorney General
has positively declined to have anything
whatever 20 do with the case. Judge
GOode says the case will be promptly and
vigorously prosecuted and with fairness
to all the parties concerned.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
snrvivors of a sinI1inp sohonn.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Feb. 6.--The Ameri-
can schooner Dora Mathews, from New
Bedford with guano, arrived in port to-
day, having on board Capt. Hall, his two
children and the crew. taken off the
American schooner May Munroe. The
latter vessel was dismasted in hurricane
on Jan. Q and 10 OFF the Bermudas and was
abandoned in a sinking condition. She
was en- route from New York TO Barbados
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
sociaIIsm in Austria.

BERLIN, Feb. Elm the Austrian
Reichsrath new auti-Socialist bill has
been introduced. The chief purpose or
this measure is the suppression Of the
sale OF social organs.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07

NEW YORK. Feb. 6-East Tennessee.
Virginia and Georgia reorganization
plan bonds 10 the amount OF $9,6G4, 900
have been deposited up TO date. This
constitutes a majority OF ali the three
classes Of bonds, thereby making the
agreerlont operative
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
The Tehuantepeo Ship hallway.

WAsuINGTON, Feb. 6.-The sub-com-
mittee Of the House Commerce commit
tee, 10 which was referred the bills provi-
ding for the construction OF the Tehuante-
pee Ship Railway. nave agreed 20 report
favorably 10 the full committee, a bill sim
liar Ia It's main features to the Vest BILL.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
TaIbotton's Election Contest.

TALBOTTON, GA, Feb. 6.--The taking
Of testimony in the TalbOtton election
contest will be concluded on Monday
next, and will then be submitted to Judge
Simmons for decision,
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
ENGLAND,s CABINET.
The Retiring Ministry Surrender the
Seals end are HoOted At,

The Retiring Ministry Surrender the
Seals end are HoOted at,
LONDON, Feb. 6.-The members of the
late Ministry left London for Osborne at
$3.50 o'clock this morning to deliver the
seals of Office to the Queen, and the men,
bers of Premier Gladstone's government
proceeded to Osborne at II 30 O'Clock TO
receive the seals from her Maj sty.
Lord Salisbury and the other members
Of the retiring Ministry were booted 1T at
Portsmouth while returning from Os-
borne.
The House OF Commons to-day ordered
writs to be issued for the reelection Of
those members who have been appointed
to Office since the House was last in ses-
sion. The House has adjourned until
Feb. is.
AN ORNAMENTAL FIGURE-HEAD.
DUBLIN, Feb. 6.-FreemdlPs Journal
says that the Earl of Aberdeen, who was
yesterday appointed Lord Lieutenant Of
Ireland, will be IAN ornamental figure
head" and that John Morley, Chief Secre-
tary. will do all the work connected With
the government of the country.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
Chlna and the Vatican.

ROME, Feb. 6.--The Chinese Envoy had
an audience to-day with the Pope. AS a
result OF the Interview the Vatican will
in the future be represented at the Chi
nese court, and China will send an am
baagador 10 the Vatican
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
24Hour Time.

TORONTO, Feb. 6.--It Is stated here that
the Canadian Pacific Railway Company
has decided 10 adopt 24-h0ur time on the
western division OF that road. The new
system will 20 into operation almost i'm
madisleiv west OF Port Arthur,
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07

PARIS, Feb. 6.--The Chamber OF Depu-
ties by a vote Of 3i7 70 il6 has rejected the
proposition Of the Radicals 70 extend
amnesty 10 political offenders.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.--Mrs. Barbour,
wife ot Congressman John 3. Barbour, Of
Virginia. died to-day from the effects Of a
severe fall some days agO.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
SISTERS PARDONED.
More Sensational Chapters Added to a
Famous Perjury Trial

Famous Perjury Trial
MADISON, WIS, Feb. 6.-Gov. Rusk
last night pardoned two sisters from
States prison, Mrs. Rebecca Merroot, OF
Baraboo, and Mrs. Margaret NJ. Cooley,
Of Mitchell, Dak., who, nine months ago,
perjured themselves in the Circuit court
here in an endeavor to secure acquittal
by an alibi OF their brother, James Kirby,
a notorious cracksman who was on trial
for burglary. Kirby and a pal named
Edwards were found guilty and sent to
State prison for term OF five years. The
Merroot and Cooley women were subse-
quently arrested for perjury and when
they realized that the evidence Of their
guilt was incontrovertible they pleaded
guilty.
SENTENCED WITH THEIR BABE.
The scene in court was narrowing at
the time, each mother appearing before
the Judge for sentence with babe in her
arms. They we're sent to State prison for
two years. One hour after the pardOns
had been signed Gov. Rusk received a
piteous telegram from the aged mother Of
the two women pleading that he might
extend clemency to them, in order
go to McGregOr, Ia, to sttend
the funeral of their sister, who. together
with her husband aud three children, per-
lshed in their burning dwelling on Friday
morning. Mrs. MerrOOt aud Mrs. Cooley
have always maintained that the perjury
for which they had been sent 10 prison was
committed through fear that their des-
peradO brother would carry out his Oft
made threat to murder them.
Savannah morning news., 1886-02-07
GERoNIMo's sURRENpER.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Feb. 6.-A spe-
cial from W ilcOX, Ari., received last night,
says: Geronimo and nine other captiVes
are in camp tonight at Lang's ranch, en-
route TO Bowie, Ari."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-16
TWO SABBATH BREAKERS.
A Prize Fight Fought Near Eliot, Me-,
on sunday MOrning--Denny Healey of
Lawrence Knocked Out by Jimmy
Gallagher of Boston.

DOVER, N. H.. Ang, l5.
prize fight between Jimmy Gallagher of
Boston, and Denny Hesley of Lawrence,
took place this morning at 5 O'Clock near the
Eliot, Maine, bridge, connecting New Hsmp-
shire and Maine, five miles from here. Word
was sent out last night that the mill would
take place al Berwick. Me-, across the river
from Great Falls, at sunrise. This was done
to deceive the York county sheriff and dep
uties who were on the lookout for the fight
1t was voted that should the sheriff and police
officers surprise the party that nobody should
run and that all should resist any attempt at
arrest. The parties fought in % by Is
foot ring. Ted Timony, champion light
weight of New England, was appointed ref
cree, John Scsnlon of Dover, acted sec
ond for Haley, and Jim Kelly of Lawrence,
for Gallagher The fght was with bare knuck-
les to finish. There were five three min
ute rounds fought.
In the first round Hesley forced the fight
ing and gave several well directed blows,
drawing blood from Gallsgher's face.
In the second round Gallagher put stun
ming blow on Healey's nose, telling him to
the ground just at the close of the round.
In the third round both men clinched at
the start There WAS severe struggle, end
ing in Gallagher planting severe blow on
Healey's chest.
In the third round Healey, though suffer
ing keely, made a thrust, landing two severe
blows on Gallagher's face, nearly knocking
him over the ropes.
In the fifth round Gallagher made a dash
at Healey and landed one powerful blow on
Healey's right cheek and at the close of the
round knocked Hesley to the ground, COM
pletely demorslizing him.
When the sixth round was called Healey
could not respond. He complained of pains
in the chest and loss of wind. His second
and friends used every endeavor to get him
to come to time but could not. The fight
was awarded to Gallagher. 1t was for a
purse of $3.50. which was handed over to
him, besides half of the spectators money,
amounting to Sl04. Healey was given the
other half of the spectators money Gal
lagher was as fresh at the finish as at the
start. Healey complains that his stomach
was out of order and claims he can beat Gal
lsgher at fight to take place inside of 80
days
Gallagher weighed us pounds and Healey
l5S. 1t is estimated $500 changed hands.
Healey was backed by Lawrence, Dover,
Biddetord and Portland men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-16
MAINE DlnpATCHEy.
TURNED OUT OF HOME.
n Chlid's Sad story to the Lewiston
Police and its Results.

LEWISTON, Aug. 10.
stout German woman with two children
sat In the city marshars office in Lewiston
Saturday morning. She held one child on
her knee, while the other, a thin ha,ched.
raced little girl 10 years old, but very small
ior that age, sat quiet with a frightened look.
on chair close by her The little girl was
first seen by the police on Friday, when she
came to the station alone. She was then
crvlng, but between her sobs, she told the
Othcers that she had been turned out of the
mousse by her step-mother and her father
Inc police heard her story and took the queer
looking child home to her parents on Pierce
street, TO whom they administered a severe
reouKe Saturday morAing, the story of the
stout woman with the child on her knee. was
that the daughter Jeanette was very unruly
child, with whom they could do but little.
She had come therefore TO the police to re-
monstrate against the stories that the daugh-
ter had been telling She admitted that the
chlld had been kept III the house the most of
the summer, but then, she WAS very unruly.
10 do justice to the child, she didn't look un-
rulv. She looked much more, as though she
had been quite subdued. The marshal asked d
the little girl what made her limp, and she
SAID that her father had stripped her and
beaten her. The police called in lady
physician to make an examination of the lit
tie glri, and the case is still under investga-
ton by the authoritiess