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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
WHERE THEY WENT.
ROBINSON WILL REFUSE.
ne Can Make More at Law Than as a
Cherokee COmmissioner

ne Gan Make More at Law Than as a
Cherokee Commissioner
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Ex-Gov. George
~ Robinson of Massachusetts, finding when
lie got here to-day and talked with the Sec
retarY of the Interior and his colleagues,
that the Cherokee commission, of which he
had been appointed member, would not
ne able to get through its labors within a
yeAr, determined to insist upon the declina-
Llon OF the place which he sent to the Presi-
Geut when the latter first asked him to take
IL. re VIII see the President tomorrow
and tell him his conclusion. He feels that
he cannot afr )rd to give a wear to this work
lor r., Inc $4,000 which is the compensation of
aCnerokee commissioner. Ex-Giov Robin
son Is making twice as much at law. He
uecIlned a place on the interstate commerce
commission under the last administration.
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Death of the Largest woman.

PHILADELPHIA April 15.--Mrs Hannah
Battersby, said TO have been the largest
woman in the world, died tonight at her
home In Frankford, suburb of this city.
She had been ailing for several weeks.
Mrs. Battersby at the time Of her marriage,
weighed 688 pounds, and of late years her
managers have claimed that she weighed
500 Dounda
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Rules of the New University.

ROME, April 15.--The rules aud regu'a-
tions of the new Catholic University OF
Washington are being printed IN Latin in
the Propaganda Eide" They will sent
out to all the bishops in America, Canada,
England, Ireland, Scotland and Australia.
The rector, Mgr. Kean, will sail for Amer
ica the first week in May
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FEARFUL FOREST FIaE.
One Man Six Horses and Other Live
Stock Perish.


DANvILLE, VA, April 15.-Information
has been received here of a terrible forest
fire in Patrick county which swept every
thing before it. One man, six horses, a
large number of hogs and cattle and numer.
Gus dwellings and tobacco barns were con-
sumed. Many poor people are left in a
destitute condition. Such fire was never
before known in this section.
EXTENT OF THE BLAZE.
BALTIMORE, Md, April IA special to
the Sun gives the following additional de-
tails: "The fire extended from Patrick
Springs to Critz depot, on the Danville and
New River railroad, covering an area ten
miles long and three TO six miles wide. The
fire com nenced Friday afternoon and
burned until heavy rain aided the men
Sunday night in stopping it. A slight rain
Friday impeded the flames tenn mDorarily, but
thev broke out afresh Saturday and ragged
with increased vigor.
SWEPT ALONG LIKE A TORNADO.
"The flames, impelled by the gale, swept
through the fertile valley called Wild Cat
Hollow like tornado preceded by sounds
like rolling thunder, and dashed up the
mountain sides, casting lurid glare over
the country for miles around, and present
ing an awful aspe which many of the
frightened, simple-minded m0untaineers be-
lieved was ver1table judgment day. Over 100
families were left homeless, escaping with
only the clothes they wore The latest re-
ports say that sixty head of cattle, ten
horses, and oyer 200 hogs were burned to
death. 1t is estimated that 100 dwellings
were des royed. Every vestige of fencing
in the track of the fire is gone. One man
is known to have been burned to death aud
four others are reported missing. The
damage will amount to many thousands of
dollars
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
A FRENCH woldANs CORPSE.
She was Reported as Having Elopec
With Priest.

COLUMBUS, o., April ia negro fish
ing in Alum creek this morning found
entangled among the branches of an over
turned tree, which extended into the water,
the badly decomposed body of Mile.
Suzanne Fairwether, q French teacher
who mysteriously disappeared on Nov.
Q, 1888. Mile Fairwether came here
from Philadelphia three weeks
previous to her disappearance. The was
handsome and Intelligent and had been
left considerable property by relative at
Havre, France, but had lost most of it
through distant relative. Many theories
were given as the cause Of her disappear
ance, among them elopement with priest.
IL is now thought that she committed sui
eide. She had only one relative In this
country, her brother-in-law, Prof. Leo
Perriere of No. 434 West Forty-fourth street,
New York.
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RETURN OF THE WISCONSIN.

Slight Damage to Her Boilers all That
was the Matter.
LIVERPOOL, April 15.-The Guion line
steamer Wisconsin, hence Saturday for
New York, before reported as returning.
reached here this morning. The cause of
her return was slight damage to her boilers,
which was repaired and the steamer pro-
ceeded on her voyage. The steamer Fulda
from New York, has arrived at Southamp-
ton and proceeded for Bremen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
a NeRro BOY Drowned.

MDvILLE, Ca, April 15.---A negro boy
named Willie Green was drowned here in
the Ogeechee river yesterday evening while
Ia bathing with several others. He could
not swim and IL Is supposed be became
frightened at being strongled and let him
self of into the deep water. He was about
Is years old.
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AUsTRIA's ROYAL FAMILY.
The Condition Of the Empress Con
cealed from the Public.

4Hb NUHuIIIOH UI Lub hMDrb5S UOus
cealed from the Public.
PEsTH, April 15.-Emperor Francis
Joseph and Empress Elizabeth, accompa.
MED By the ArchducheSs Valerie, started
for Kiel at 10 o'clock last night 1t is off,
clally denied that the condition of the em-
press is as bad as reported. Her neuralgia
is abating, and it is reported that the mas
sage treatment she is undergoing will effect
a cure. This denial is doubted. Nobody
was allowed to see the empress at the rail-
way station last night save her body at
tendauts. The emperor requested the min
isters and all officials whose duty it was to
be present to stay away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
John Albert Bright Elected.

LONDON, April 15.-John Albert Bright,
candidate of the liberal-unionists, was to-
day elected to succeed his father, the late
John Bright, as repre- .entative of tho CEN
tral division of Birming am in parliament.
Mr.. Bright received 500 votes, again {
1850 votes for William G. Beale, the Glad
stonian nominee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Mayor Creger's First Act.

CHICAGO, April 15--The first official act
Of Dewitt G. Creger, the newly elected
democratic mayor of Chicago, who was in
stalled tonight, was to submit to the com
mon council for appointment as city comp
troller the name of William J. Onohan.
Mr.. Onohan is president Of the Irish
Clthoic Colonization Society Of the United
Gtataq
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A benefit for Austin's Home.

NEW York, April 5.-Arrangements
are being completed 10 give a benefit for
the National Confederate Soldiers Home, at
Austin, Tex, TO he held in Palmer's thea
ter, May 16, in the afternoon. A. M. Pal
mer has donated the use Of the theater, and
" The American Countess will be pre-
santad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
A RIVER PIRATE SLAIN.
He Refused to Allow Officers to Search
His Boat.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 10 Marshal H.
B. Clare and two deputies went on board
the shanty boat Of d. w. Jones at Warsaw,
KY, yesterday, and attempted to search it
for stolen goods Jones resisted shooting
Glare in the shoulder. and the deputies then
fred upon and killed him. Jones is said to
have been notorious river pirate, and a
quantity of goods stolen from the residence
of a citizen of Warsaw was found unon the
boat. The inquest acquitted the officers of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Minors Accom- q Reduction.

of the railroad coal miners belonging to the
Miners Progressive Union the operators
scale, proposing a reduction Of 21S cents
per ton in wages for the ensuing year, was
accepted. II Is thought that the Knights
of Labor miners will also accept the opera
torai eoala
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
TOWNSHIP BONDS.
South Carolina's Supreme Court De-
cides Them Valid.

cides Them Valid.
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 15.--The su-
preme court of South Carolina to-day de-
cided that the township bonds voted and
issued by the townships in several counties
in this state in aid of the construction of the
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago rail-
road, and other railroads, are valid. This
decision gives these bonds the same legal
status as county bonds.
WHERE THE BONDS ARE.
The bonds are now in the hands of the
Boston Trust and Safe Deposit Company,
under a contract between the Charleston,
Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad Company
and the county commissioners Of York and
Lancaster counties, and the supreme court
decides that it is unable to grant the relief
dema ded through the mandamus; but as
the bonds have been decided valid, the
county commissioners will doubtless cause
the bonds to be delivered and no further
litigation is anticipated. This decision
practically puts an end to the entire town
ship bond question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES.
me Annual Meeting to Elect Ofacers
for Long Terms.

for Long Terms.
"AAsHINGToN, April 15.-The annual
sueeung Of the National Academy Of
rl'eneeS r- will begin in this city tomorrow
,.ae. lne meeting will be Of more than usual i'm
il5gltance, i5! as the six-year terms of the pres
p,os' rrof. O. G. Marsh, the vice-president,
re,o..n e,. SIMON Newcomb, and the home sec
,,'etairy, Prof. Asoph Hall, expire at this
heetng and their successors will have TO
tiss eiected. A number Of interesting scien-
Nnc papers will be read.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
BRUNSWICR BRIEFS.
Death of Mrs. Dart-A Sailor Badly
Hurt-liun Club Prizes.

BRUNSWICK, GA, April 15.-Mrs. Eliza
Dart, one Of the most beloved women in
Brunswick, died to-day of heart disease.
The Oglethorpe hotel closed its doors to-
day after successful season.
The ST. 5imon's hotel opens in May. Or
ders for valuable prizes have been given to
state during the St. Simons encampment.
Peter Jennings, sailor on the schooner
Weaver, loading lumber at st. Simonis,
was badly hurt by falling timber to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
No Base Ball on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, April 15.--Judge Ellison
rendered decision In the court Of appeals
to-day to the effect that under the laws of
Missouri base ball playing on Sunday is
illegal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
A PILOT BOAT LOST.

Five FiIots and Crew OF Five Men
were on Board.
PHILADELPHIA, April 15.-The pilot boat
Enoch Turley has been given up for lost,
having been ten days out. She was last
seen Saturday, April 6, off the Fenwick
Island light by the pilot boat Edwards.
The five pilots on board the TurIey were
John s. Kelly, Morgan Saunders, Charles
D. Schellinger, Harry NJ. Parker, and
James A. Orten. The crew consisted of E.
W. Danielson, Fred Granswald, Juber
Havelow, the cook. Alfred Allen, colored
man, and an English boy named Charles
Young
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Freight Rrnkemen Strike.

NEEDLES, CAL, April l5.--All the freight
brakemen on the 150-mile division Of the
Atlantic and Pacific road, between Winslow
aud Mojave, went out on q strike yesterday
afternoon because the company refused to
allow three men 70 each train.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Probably Fatally Out.

CARRoLLToN, GA, April 15.-News has
Just reached here OF a serious IL not fatal
cuttings Grape at Bremen late this evening.
William Reeves cut James Boswell with n
knife. The sheriff was seat for. Boswell
viii probably die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
NEW YORK's PARADE.
All the Business Mems Clubs to Turn
Out in the Line.

NEW YORK, April Representatives
of the various business mems political clubs
held a meeting here to-day, and it was
agreed that all business men, democratic,
republican and prohibitionist, will mingle
together in one harmonious body to march
in the great centennial parade. This sug-
gestion was made by Gen. Butterfield and
the democratic marshal in the election
parade. Josheph O'Donoghue and the re-
publican marshal, Col G. B. Mitchell, John
F. Plummer, Col. Strong and Maj. McNulty
will act in harmony to perfect the arrange
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Hardware Dealers Assign

MOBILE, ALA, April 15--James Cum
ningham & Co., an old established whole.
sale hardware house, assigned to-day to w.
l.. Baker and Richard Mollett, with liablli.
ties Of $4,000, chiefly TO northern creditors.
The assets are very nearly as much.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
WHITE HOUSE DRAUaHTs.
all the Children of the Presidential
Family Unweu.

>, "AsHINGToN, April 15.-Mrs. Russell
harrison and Mrs. Mckee were not able to
~ with President and Mrs Harrison down
'0o river to-day because all their little
V1es y, were more or less under the weather.
J llls. Russell Harrison is to take her little
..au8hter Marchina down toVirginia Beach
p.norrow by direction of her physician
os dtusSeH Ss Harrison is satisfied, by the report
VA ~, Coi. Wilson, that the drainage of the
gniIe house is all right but he still thinks
ob ctfC u Is not wholesome otherwise, his chief
0'Jectlon being that it is draughty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
DR.. WraRg's Funeral.

QUINCY. FLA, April 15.-The funeral Of
DR.. Thomas l.. Wragg who was shot here
last week, was largely attended Friday, his
wound having proved fatal The affair is
still the cause of considerable speculation
and gossip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
A wind storm "a Dougherty.

ALBANT, GA, April 15-A heavy wind
storm passed through the western portion
of Dougherty county yesterday, blowing
down two houses on the Conyer plantation
and one on the Byron place. No lives were
lost
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Nail Works to Resume.

READING, PA, April 15.-The Brooke
Iron Company, at Birdsboro, this county,
issued orders this afternoon for a resump-
tion tomorrow of its nail factory, which
has been idle for two months. IL employs
200 hands, and W IS closed because Of a glut
in the nail narket
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Kossuth's Lie Despaired OF.

LONDON, April 15.--Louis Kossuth. the
Hungarian patriot, who is now at Turin,
has suffered another relapse. and his lite is
despaired Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
A Marshal Resigns.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Attorney Cen
oral Miller has received the resignation Of
Van V. Richardson as United States mar
shall for the Eastern district of North Caro-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Rear Admiral Taylor Dead.

y'l,Ai Ai.sHlNGToN, April 15.--Rear Admiral
ci, NJ imam Rogers Taylor tretired) died in this
'''y last night in his 18th year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
BEEF TAKES A JUMP.

Minnesota will Probably Want Ar
mour's Meat Again.
DULUTH, MINI, April 15.--Last Friday
night the legislature passed an inspection
bill which practically prohibited Chicago
and Kansas City dressed beef from being
sold in this state. One result appeared
here to-day when Armour and Smith with
drew their beef from Duluth and prices ad-
vanced IS per cent. Similar reports have
been received from other points.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Humbert's visit to Berlin.

ROME, April liking Humbert and
Gignor Crispi, Italian prime minister, will
leave here for Berlin May 20. They will
remain in that city for week.
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STILL THE SEAS SECRET.
NOTHING YET HEARD OF THE
DANMARK'S PEOPLE.

A New Theory of the Accident Points
to "a Collision With the National Line
Steamer Denmark - Facts Which
Make the Supposition Seem Plausi-
ble-The Denmark Overdue.
New YORK, April 15.-Still there is no
newsof the missing passengers and crew of
the wrecked steamship Danmark The
big question that now occupies
the minds Of marine men is.
when will the National stea mship
Denmark arrive, and will she bring news Of
the Danmark" The National Line steam
ship is now two days and several hours
overdue There is a possibility that the
delay of the Denmark is due to her being In
collision with the Danmark 1t would be
vessels together 1000 miles out on mid
ocean,
THE ONLY EXPLANA ArIeE.
There is no means of accounting for the
way the Danmark lay in the sea when
sighted by the City of Chester except by
collision. Her stern was 80 deep in the
water that the waves were constantly wash
ing over the after deck and her bow was so
high that ber keel could be seen.
The National Line steamer Denmark left
London On March 80. The Thingvalla
steamer Danmark left Christiansand on
March &c. The vessels could not, therefore,
have been far apart when the latter was
seen waterlogged by the City of Chester
ARRIVALS BUT NO TIDINGs.
Several steamships came into port to-day
but so far none have brought the wished
for news. The Hammonia, of the Hamburg
American line, came over the track of the
Danmark, in fact, all the steamers that
come through the English channel take
nearly the same course. The Cheniston
came from Mediterranean ports, and would
be on the equatorial side of the northern
European steamship track. The British
vessels from Liverpool and Queens
town, and Glasgow and Londonderry,
would have course to the Arctic side of it.
This is thought to increase the chances of
rescue. 1t is held that unless a compare
lively large vessel, either steamer or
ship, took up the shipwrecked people it
would be most likely that the nearest point,
the Azores, would be made for.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
w. A. COLE DEAD.
He Was Once Widely Known as an
Exnortar of Hog Products

Exporter of Hog Products.
NEW YORK, April 1.-THE death of
William A. Cole was announced at the pro-
duce exchange to-day. The deceased was
at one time president of the old firm of W.
J. Wilcox & Co. He was extensively
known not only in this country, but in con-
tineutal Europe. The firm was the largest
doing business with foreign countries ia hog
products-especially lard. Mr.. Cole had
not been we'll for some time, but his death
was due to rheumatism Of the heart.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
Impscunious Kmigrants.

NEW York, April l5---At Castle Garden
to-day over 900 emiRrants OF the 4. 900 landed
were detained as liable to become q public
charge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
A woRsTED COMPANY FAILS.

It Operated Three Mills and Paid in
Wages $4,000 Per Week.
PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 15.-The Con
shohocton Worsted Company made an as
signment at Norristowu for the benefit of
its creditors to-day. The assignee Is James
NJ. Orr, president of the company. who was
recently elected to succeed the late George
Bullock. The company operates three
mills, and its monthly pay roll at present
amounts to about S35, 900. The Norristown
mill employs ninety hands and turns
out woolen cassimeres. The mill is
running with about its full complement of
hands. The large mill in West COnshohoc-
ton is running on a single turn, giving en-
ployment to about 400 hands. The produc-
tion of this mill is fine worsteds. At the
Balligamingo mill, where about $50 en-
ployes are at work, chinchillas, diagonals,
fine fiannels and government kerseys are
made.
ON A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT.
The mill is engaged now on a govern
ment codtract. The selling agents of the
company are Lewis Bros. & Co. of this
city and Samuel Bros. of New York.
Neither of the selling agents are included
in the lists of creditors. The assignment
was made, it is stated to-day, because a
large amount of indebtedness was maturing
and the company desired to place all
creditors on an equal footing A business
man who was conversant with the affairs
of the company, SAID to-day that there
would be no trouble, and that all the cred
itors would probably receive dollar for
dollar, and leave the plant clear The
capital stock of the company is 5000. 900.
1t was stated this afternoon that the work
lug capital was not sufficient, and that this
has an important bearing on the failure.
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Bond Purchaaaa.

NV w A.sHlNGToN, April 15.--The bond offer
q a., Io-aay aggregated s6S1, ZOO at 129 for
"uu AVo Tor 41Gs. All were accepted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
societe Das Meteaux Liouidatlon.

PAnrs, April 15.--Tne tribunal OF COM
mercs has entered decree for judicial hqui-
dation Of the Societe des Meteaux.
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HARRISON ON THE POTOMAC.
The Trip Made on a Lighthouse
Tender.

WASHINGTON, April 15-President Har-
rison, accompanied by Mrs. Harrison and
Secretaries Blaine and Window, started
down the Potomac this morning for days
ride. Before leaving the President received
the Chicago and All-America base ball
clubs in the east room. The reception was
very brief as the party were waiting then
to start for the boat The trip was made
on the lighthouse tender, Holly, which was
brought here from Norfolk for that pur-
pose The party returned to Washington
this evening.
WHERE THEY WENT.
The boat proceeded down the river as far
as Budd's ferry landing, on the Maryland
shore, about thirty-two miles from Wash
lngton. Here the boat was slowed down
and luncheon served in the saloon on the
main deck. The Holly was then turn ed up
the stream, and, at $50 o'clock the party
were at the wharf, and half an hour later
the President was again in the white house.
Inc trip was keenly enjoyed and the ex-
curslonlsts expressed themselves as de-
Hghted with their six hours outing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
LYNOHERs PARDoNEp.
The Pickens County Prisoners Shown
Executive ClemencY.

COLUMBIA, S. c., April 15.-The gov
ernor to-day granted full and unconditional
pardon to w liam c. Williams and Harri-
son Hayward, both colored, who were con-
victed in Pickens county court of murder
and sentenced to be hanged for lynching
Manse Waldrop, a white man, who had
outraged young colored girl, causing her
daafh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-16
ROBBERY FOLLOWS.

He then robbed them Of what money and
valuables they possessed, including watch.
The next day Bures was found with the
watch, was arrested and made a confession
Of his guilt. Capt Jones says the buUchery
Of the three persons and the mutilation Of
the bodies Of both women bore a strong re-
semblance to the murders committed by the
Whitechapel murderer IN England.
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THE GOVERNORS REASONS.

They were sentenced by Judge Norton to
be hanged April 5, and were respited by the
governor until April 10. The governor de-
termined early not TO hang them, but only
decided to-day to grant full pardon. The
petitions asking for pardon were probably
the largest ever presented in this state,
bearing nearly 1000 names, mostly white,
and many personal letters were received
from prominent citizens throughout the
state. The governor said to re-
porter that no one could ac-
ouse him of sympathizing with lynchers
who know Of his recent action in defending
the Abernathy murderers by a military
guard, and ordering such guard to fire on
any one attacking tho prisoners, but that
he could not allow these negroes TO be the
first example OF the enforcement Of
the law against lynching, as they
we're ignorant men, and never had seen
lynchels punished heretofore. The convic-
ton was one point gained, and no lyncher
could ever look to him for clemency in the
future