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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
DOWNING A PRETENDER.
How a Conspiracy in the Samoan
Islands was Suppressed.

How a Conspiracy in the Samoan
Islands was Suppressed.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14.-Private dis
patches received here by the steamer
Mararoa fEOm the Samoan islands, under
date OF May 13, say that King MalietOa
addressed a communication 10 United
States Consul Greenbaum, stating that a
portion OF his subjects under Tomasese, a
pretender to the throne, were in rebellion
and requesting the American Consul 10
issue proclamation ordering all
the people in Samoa TO be order
ly and to return to their homes.
In response TO the request Consul
Greenbaum Issued a proclamation on
May IL, ordering all persons Within the
kingdom TO live peaceably, and all per-
sons who may have assembled for the
purpose Of opposing the government OF
King MalietOa 10 disperse forthwith.
This was followed on May q by a lOiOt
proclamation issued by the American,
British and German COnsuls recognizing
King Malletoa as rightful ruler Of
the Samoan islands. This is believed TO
have effectively disposed OF the claim Of
Tomasese. No further trouble is 70 ared
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
EDITOR MUMFoRD SHOT.
Two Other Passengers in a Street
Car Also Wounded.

Two Other Passengers in a Street
Car Also Wounded.
KANSAS CITY, June 14.-Dr. Morrlso
MumtOrd, proprietor OF the Times, and
two others were shot to-day by w. A.
CaFlile, an attorney. Mr.. Mumford was
In a street railway car when Mr.. Oarllle
entered, drew a revolver and spoke to
Mr.. Mumford, saying, "You have ira
duced my wife and l will kill you" at
the same mOmenvfring at MIR. Mumiord,
who was but three feet distant.
The ball struck MIR. Mumford, lodging
just below the breast bone. Cariile
fired again, the ball cutting his intended
victims coat and striking Miss Jennie
Streeter, q girl of 16. Mr.. MumfOrd then
stepped forward, trying meanwhile to
draw a revolver, and CaFlile stepped
into the street and began firing through a
window, one ball striking a passenger
named John Hale in the face.
After firing five shots Carlile was
arrested. He was conducted down
the main street, followed by an
angry crowd. His action In shooting In
discTiminately into the thr0ng aroused
the greatest indignation, aud threats OF
Violence were made on all sides. All the
wounded wifi probably recover. The
trouble originated in the publication by
the Times of charges against Carlile's
professional and moral character.
DR.. Mumford is native Of Kentucky,
and widely known through his position
as proprietor of the Times. Carlile is
Virginian by birth. He married in Chi
cagO in 1877, and has practiced law here
for some years. lie is a son OF ex-Sen-
atOr John Carlile, once United States
Senator from West Virginia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
B0RGNE AS AN OUTLET.
GEN. GILMORE REGARDS 1T
AS A VISIONARY FALLACY.

The So, ,25O,OOO Appropriation Declared
Leftin an Awkward and ImpraotIcRble
Shape-WithdrawRI of the Fund from
the JurisdictiOn of the Mississippi
River Commission CharaceriEed rs Un-
wise.
WASHINGTON, June 14.-Senator Glib
son submitted in the Senate to-day for
reference to the Commerce Committee
letter from Gen. Gilmore, Chief of Engi-
nears, in relation to the provision in the
river and harbor bill as passed by the
House for Mississippi river improvement.
Gen. .GillmOro says the provision appropri-
ating 81, Doc, 900 for the work below Cairo
is left in the most awkward and imprac-
tIcable shape. Money is to be expended
under the direction of the Secretary OF
War without the Intervention of the Mis-
sissippi River Commission, provided that
the work on the Lake Providence reaches
are to be completed by whom it does not
say }, and provided that the commission
may build and repair the levees as hereto
fore as a part of the system of improve
ment.
NO WANT OF HARMONY.
Gen. Gilmore says there can be no want
of harmony between the Secretary and
commission, yet he urges that the duties
Of the commission should be more sharply
defined In the bill, otherwise the friends
OF the Improvement may be disappointed
in the way the money is allotted. He says
1t is neither desirable nor eXpedient that
the plan of the commission should be
further ''tested' as the House bill directs.
The plan has been tested already with
amply successful results. There
are so per cent. greater low
water depths now over the stretches
covered by the works than the commits
sion originally promised, and quite
enough to secure transportation at the
lowest water when the work shall have
been extended to the shoals above and
below. Through navigation has not yet
received any practical benefit for the
simple reason that the improvement is
restricted to localities hemmed In by the
bad river above and below. Gen. Gill
more disclaims any desire on the part of
the commission to retain control of the
improvement.
THE OUTLET FALLACY.
He expresses fear that the outlet fall
lacy by which it is ,persistently claimed
that destructive floods can be,prevented
by drawing of the foOd waters and con-
veying them by separate routes to the
Gulf, is destined to have a costly and
abortive trial. Gen. Gilmore dwells uDon
this point at considerable length, de-
claring it to be inevitable that the effect
OF the new outlet will be to reduce the
velocity of the stream below II, resulting
in shealing and in ultimate disaster to
the regions above. He regards the Lake
BOrgne outlet scheme as visionary, and
cannot believe that a single hydraulic
engineer OF respectable standing in his
profession can be found among its advO-
Gates.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
BRAZI5s PRINCE.

Arrival at Washington-ro be Re
ceived by the President.
WASHINGTON, June 4.-Prince Au-
gusto LeOpoldo, Duke of Sake, grandson
Of the Emperor Dom Pedro Of Brazil, ar
rived in this city tonight from New York.
He was accompanied by Capt. Saldau-
hu de Cana, commander Of the Brazil.
ian cruiser Almarenu Barrozo, and First
Lieut.. j. Alyes de Brito, Of the Brazilian
navy. The Brazilian Minister and bis
Secretary OF Legation met the party at
the depot and escorted them TO the Airing
Ton hotel, where they will remain during
their stay here. They will occupy the
suite Of rooms which the President occu-
pied wnen be came 70 Washington preYi-
aus 10 his Inauguration. The President
will receive the Prince tomorrow morn
ing. The Prince will also attend the state
reception at the White House tomorrow
oVenIuH.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
Atlantic and Paeillc Forfeltnre.

WASHINGTON, June i4.-In the House
to-day Mr.. Cobb, OF Indiana. called up the
report Of the Committee or Public Lands,
recommending concurrence In the Senate
amendments 70 the Atlantic ana Pacific
railroad land forfeiture bill.
Mr.. McRae, OF Arkansas, vigorously
opposed the Senate amendments contend.
Ing that Notwithstanding the title Of the
bill. the adoption OF the amendments
would convert the bill into a oOnbrma-
tory act. The report OF the committee
was then agreed 70 and the amendments
were cOncurred In.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
EAGER 40 CoNFEss.

One of the New York Doodle Board
who Has the Drop on Two Others.
NEW YORK, June 14.-A Montreal spe-
cIal says: alderman McShane, OF this
city, who is on intimate terms with the
New York doodle Aldermen In exile
here, says there is no doubt they have
sent Maloney away, as be was becoming
restiye and laxative. Before Mal0ney
left,' said McShane, he told me he knew
a good deal, but gave me 10 understand d
that while DeLaGy and Dempsey had
able pittance TO keep quiet. He seemed
10 think the game was not worth the can
die ana wanted 10 get back 10 New York.
/ believe myself be will rrturn there
shortly, and II his frieBGs d0Il't look alter
him be may split. DeLacy and Dempsey
seem very much afraid 0f him"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
WHEELER ON STANTON.
The Alabamian Asks That His
Speech be Revised.

The Alabamian Asks That His
Speech be Revised.
WASHINGTON, June I4.-In the House
to-day, under the call Of States, number
OF bills and resolutions were introduced
and referred. Among them was the iol-
loving:
By Mr.. Wheeler, OF Alabama-A reso-
luton reciting the resolution offered
some days ago by Mr.. Kelly, directing
the Public Printer to omit from the per-
manent record the speech delivered by
MIR. Wheeler upon Ed win NJ. Stanton,
stating that the resolution is so framed
as 10 render It improbable that the House
will adopt it, aad asking for the
appointment OF special commit
tee to examine the speech and ex-
punge therefrOm any unjust reflection
upon Edwin NJ. stanton, or any express
sion In regard to A Abraham Lincoln which
Is not commendatOry aud eulOgistic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
Miners Resume work.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, June IA. The
strike among the coal miners in the New
river region is virtually over. The miners
at Stone Cliff who have been out have re-
turned to work. This makes seven mines
out OF twelve IN the New river district at
work. 1t is believed that ali the mines
will be in full operation before the week
closes. Those who are posted say that
this ends all the trouble and that the Gre
dulity of the miners will not be imposed
upon in the future by mercenary people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
Amendments 90 House Rules.

WASHINGTON, June l4.-Representa-
tives Holman and Springer to-day pre-
uared nme ndments Of the House rules 30
ns 10 make IL In order when apprOpria.
ton bills ars under consideration 10 re-
dues the nHmber and e0mpensatioo OF o.
doers and employees drawing pay from the
Hepresentaflve storm also offered a res
oiutl0n Amending the ruies Tor tbe re-
nalndef Of tbe session 80 as 70 require
tsa 0bjocti0ns " prevent CONSIDERATION Of
aoy measure 400 Etf y Dc called ~ fgT
aoii0n sIf ~ 0flcfs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
SERVANT GIRL KNIGHTS.
A New Branch added to Powderly's
Labor Organization.

LABOR OrkaniZaGtOn.
ST. LOUIS, June 14.--For some time
past a number OF prominent Knights of
Labor organizers have been industriously
at work among the servant girls of this
city with satisfactory results to the
order. A local assembly has been organ
lied and they will be admitted to the
Knights Of Labor as part OF the National
District Assembly.to be composed entirely
Of servant girls. The assembly already
numbers IN the neighbOrhOOdOf $50 men,
bers and is increasing at every meeting.
The place of meeting is Kept secret for the
present, the principal reason being the
desire of the girls to withhold theirnames
from the public for fear that II they'were
known to be members Of the knights they
might lose their situations. There will be
admitted to the assembl yhotel mattresses
also, and the combined strength OF these
and the servant girls will, they are cond-
dent, bring their employers aud mistresses
to terms. Na
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
MoNoNGAHEbA MINES.

Natural Gas Greatly Decreasing the
Demand for Coal.
PITTsBURd, June 14.--The mines along
the MOnongahela river are mostly shut
down, and unless there should be rise
In the river all will be idle by tic end OF
the week. From 100000 10 6O00,ooo
bushels OF coal are now ready 20 bo sent
the demand for coal here uas SUFFICIENT 20
keep n numbor a works running. II was
knoun am0ng river men as the SHAT boat
lrn1c.n Tbs u almost q I1InG 0f Nlo
past now, aud loWloaf owners who found
employment Ter lhflf boats have been
forced iufo the lower river trade shipping
coal 10 CInclnrau, g. Louis, and other
points.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
Al Warrants for knights.

ST. LOUIS, June 14.-To-day warrants
were issued for the arrest OF Al knights
of Labor, the most prominent among them
being Chief Advocate McGarry and Sec
retary Nolan, of District Assembly No.
1850, for conspiracy to destroy railroad
tracks, turntables, switches, ETC., OF the
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company. The
company express their determination to
push these most prominent of the late
strikers TO the end.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
A LACK OF EVIDENCE.
The Alleged Planner of a Bank
Robbery Set Free.

ANOUOCEy oC1 EEOcs
ST. LOUIS. June 1l.--Tbe preliminary
examination OF Jack Britton, who was
arrested several days ago on a charge OF
being the leader in the conspiracy 10 rob
the East ST. Louis bank, took place this
morning before Justice ChalOner. The
man who disclosed the plot before IL
could be carried into execution proved 20
j. j. Powell. who, like Britton. is an
East 81. LOUIS carpenter. Powell,
when put on the stand, made state
ment OF the whole plot, which no
said was discovered before IL could
be executed by detective. who Induced
him 70 reveal it's details. Britton wan put
on the stand and denied POwelps allega-
tion, saying ho knew absolutely nothing
OF the plot 10 rob the bank. lie also
brought forward a number or witnesses
who testified 10 bis good character. As
the prosecution rested their case upon the
statement Of Powell, having nothing fur
ther Og a criminal nature 20 adduce, JUS
tice ChalOner concluded that there was
no case against Britton and discharged
him
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
TIichmond's Knights TcmpIar.

. RICHMOND, June l4.-Richmond Com
maodery No. and ST. Andrews Com
mandery No. 3, Knights Tomplar, left this
city thls morning on their pilgrimage 70
Proyidence, Il. 1. The two Communicates
carry about 40 Knights, with about the
same number OF ladies and number OF
Knights from other Virginia cities. Their
train 10 a Bpeoiai, composed OF six Pull.
man ears and one smoker.
TnnoUGH WASHINGTON.
WAsHfNGTON, June 1.-The Richmond
knights 1emplar passed through here To-
night on their way 70 proyideuce.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
washington's Gable RAILWAY.

WAsHfN0TOH, June A-In the House
to-day the biii 20 incorporate the WASH
ingtOn Gable Railway Company OF the
District Oi Columbia gave rise 20 cOnald-
cradle discussion, being advocated By NJ.
Head. Of Missouri, and opposed by NJ.
Gibson, " Wsst fifeiais, but 40 action
Was taken. The House then adI0urned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
PRAIsED D. THeIR PisINCE.
Alexander Opeas the BulgarianS
Koumelian Assembly.

Alexander Opens the Bulsarian-
Koumelian Assembly.
SOFIA, June 1A-Prinee Alexander In,
person to-day opened the Bulgarian-
Roumellan Assembly. In bis address hd
said be was happy 70 welcome the drst
Assembly containing delegates from both
sides OF the Balkans. Ho thanked tha
nation for rising as Que man In defense %
the fatherland. They had sacrificed
everything 10 save their honor, their lib
erty and tho integrity OF their territ0ry,
He thanked the gallant soldiers Tor their
unequhlled bravery In indicting rapid
successive defeats and forcing the enemy
% aook powerful defender Ia order 10 bd
preserved from inevitable rniu. United
Bulgaria" the Prince declared, "nas
earned an honorable place among she na-
tl0ns. We are jusiihcd in hoping for a
brilliant future" Tie conoiudcd by ask
log tbe Assembly 10 vote the necessary
money 20 dolray the remaining unpaid
expenses OF the war between 5cryla and
Bulgaria.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
IIOU0H WAsHINGTON.


CHARLEsrON, 8. O., June lf.-Iioborl
Robinson, AGED rs Yeara. OF Wadosh0rO.
dle1 yesterday of hYaropheDla. after
tWoniy.iour hours suasfiaf. IA wee bil-
Ten nu the lcil arm By mad dog iu1
years age, ana = row dnF9 before bio dl1I1
WA oiuag py bees ou ne same aria.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15

A Bishop Denounces the Knights.
OTTAWA, ONT. June 14.-BishOp Dusha-
mel OF the diocese OF Ottawa has issued
a circular denouncing the order OF the
knights of Labor, and warning Catholics
against joining IL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
yellow Fcver on shlpDoari /.

LEwEs. DEL., June i4.--rhe ship Van.
cOuyer. Brtish, from bio JaneirO, re.
ports that Capt. Porter and the second
mate died OF yellow fever when seven
days outbound and we're buried at sea.
There Worr no other cases on board. Tho
ship has been quarantlued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15

WAsuISGToN, June 14.-As agreed
up0n in committee the suBdry civil APP
Ef lpfinti0n bill apprOpriates 1903, ,bZ2.
lhe estimates aggregated 81 900. The
apir1prihti0n fDr the present year was
t%l ,pJj,s22. This bill shows larger re-
auciion a. compared with The estimates
han any other reported this session from
lhs Appropriation Commltiee. IL Will be-
reported 10 TIE House Ia 4 day Or Two.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15

W WAsnfNUrON, June i4.-ln the House
l-atf bills we're paesed Incorporating tbe
1, teiees ~ The Young W0ulen'a Christian
'..s hnl prohibiting poetmasl1f ~ All
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
sundry Clvll Approprlations.

sunny l.. White was to-day appointed a
elorekoeper aud gauger at Granville, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15
MRS. sPRAGUE's PLACE.

Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague is daily ex-
pecJed in Washington 10 make arrange.
ments for the sale Of Edgew0Od, the coun-
try seat Of the late Chief Justice Chase,
near this city. After the death OF her
father Mrs. Sprague spent a great deal ~
time and money in making changes about
the place. During her residence abroad
the b Use has been kept closed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-15

Representative Holman deserted the
legislative, executive aud Judicial aopro-
psiaiiOu bill In the House ~ day aud went
70 his home ia Indiana on telegram from
his friends there stating that his political
iences we're down and required his per-
age the legislative bill In Mr.. Holmaa
absence,
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-10-16
ITEMS OF

An old lady in Brookland, N. Y,
predicts a war because there are SO many
boy babies in the country.
A big building boom has struck
Notwithstanding she hasn't expe-
rienced for a great number Of years.
Montreal Witness.
There has not been such a warrior
as Geronimo since the days of Rob
Roy said Indian Commissioner At
kins the other morning.
Indian bellies of Alaska wear a
thick coating of oil and SCOT on their
faces when not in full toilet. This is
said to preserve the complexion, which.
after a thorough scrubbing, looks as
fair and smooth as a good article Of
soft soap.
--When a citizen of Lowell the other
evening stopped Il horse that was aim
lessly dragging a top buggy through
the streets. he found within the buggy
a young and loving and sleeping couple
claspcd in each others arms, the girls
head reposing gently upon the young
mans shirt-bosom. -LoWeN Citizen.
Washington by moonlight says
a correspondent, ''is wonderfully
beautiful. The moon tints to mellow
ness the rare old marble of the public
buildings. 1t takes away the rustiness
of the tomb-like treasury and puts life
into the staues. The White House
looks like a fairy palace under the rays
of the moon, back in among those old
forest trees"
Lancaster. Pa. is dcyoting. il
seems, a large portion Of its surplus
energies to the cultivation of suntlow-
ers. Harry Snavely, of that place, has
grown a huge sunflower, which meas
ures tifty-fonr inches in circumference,
the stick being fourteen feet five inches
in height, and as hard as timber, with
three flowers, the Others being compar-
atively small Philadelphia Press.
George L. Faulker, a fifteen-year.
old boy, living lei Trappe, Md,
loved his mother devotedly. She vas
ill and likely to die, and he often said:
III my mother dies l do not care to
live His mother did die, after CALI
ing her children to her and blessing
them. and then George went out in the
yard and shot himself through tho
heart. -Bcaim9Fe San.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-10-16
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS
A T.PARTY.

She twirled upon her tip-toes light
Tossed back her tangled trcsses bright
And cried: I'm truly tired OF play;
tn have q tea. party oday!
She set the table meath a tree,
With tempting tarts, and toast and tsas
Ten tiny cups upon the tray.
len plates and spoons in trim array.
Zen twinkling tapers, thin and tall.
And then the feast was ready all.
The thrushes trilled and twittercd sweet
The turf was tender meath her feet:
Her tidy cap with lace was rimmod
Her tasteful gown was tucked and trimmed.
Nov here am l and here's the treat!" she
cried.
but who is there to eat?
I'm very thirsty for ms tea l think I'll be
the company.
And slipping now and tasting then,
She ate and drank for all the tehl
-Maryd,e, Johnson, IN 81. Nicholas.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-10-16
A VERY THIN MAN.
-he Appearance Of Seurat. the Most Per
feet Living Skeleton Ever Exhibited.

-'he Appearance Of scurst, the Most Per
feet Living Skeleton Ever Exhibited.
Instances Of remarkably thin men
arc not uncommon. but Claude AM
brose SeuraL who was in England in
1925, was such an extraordinary per-
sonage that during the time he was
exhibited I'll the nChincso Saloon in
Pail Mall, no fewer than seventy thou
sand persons visited him in a few
weeks. Seu-at was born in 1897. and
was therefore twcnty-eight years of
age when he made his appearance.
Sir Ashley Cooper, the famous ply
stefan. was among the throng who
poured into the building in which Seu-
rat received those who were ANXIOUS
to see him, and wrote: "Seuvat il,
without doubt, the most mysterious
being l have encountered. His face
is that of an ordinary man, somewhat
enaciated, perhaps, but not rcmarka-
bly, so. His eyes are brigh: and his
voice pleasing. Seen in the ordinary
costume Of the day he in no way diff
icrs from the average foreigner. But
stripped OF his padded clothing he pre-
scn;s Al astounding spectacle. His
arms are mere bones covered with
parchnent-likc skin. and muscles or
flesh he appears to have none. He is.
therefore, scarcely able to move his
arms and legs, and walks, though
without apparent effort. with extreme
difficulty. On measuring him and
weighing him, | found that his clles,
measurement was thirty and three.
quarter inches. which is far; that his
height was five feet six inches. but
that bis weight was not more
than forty-ive pounds. the bones be.
ing much smaller than those Of an or.
binary mar of his stature who might
weigh one hundrcd and fifty pounds.
In appearance. indeed. he so much
resembles a skeleton that = short
sighted person might easily mistake
him for one S%eurat's food consisted
OF two or three ounces of bread and
meat daily. and sometimes he took q
little wine. lie was remarkably intel.
li-rnt and we'll read. and picked up
English rapidly. On arriving at places
where he was not known. he was nc
customcd to walk out in his padded
clothes, and did not attract any particu-
lar attention. lie said that until the
agc Of len years he rcscmbled any or
binary boy, but that he suddenly
wasted away. He died in lsit, aged
H. 1870 yc-yA - Oleago Times.